Hometown News Nov. 1, 2012

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Good leaders bring out the best in employees -By Harvey Mackay

It’s election season, and one of the greatest privileges we have in America is selecting our own leaders. While we have widely varied opinions of who should win, the fundamental characteristics of good leadership remain constant.

A sociology professor from one of the country’s major universities spent his life studying leadership by tracing the careers of 5,000 former students. When he was asked how you spot a leader he said, “I have come to the conclusion that the only way one can determine a leader is to look at the person and see if anybody is following.”

Leadership is a difficult skill to measure. But it is certainly easy to determine when leadership is not present in an organization.

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Systems, more than 5,200 senior managers were asked to describe the characteristics they most admire in a leader. Here are the top 10 characteristics, as reported in Management Review magazine: honest, competent, forward-looking, inspiring, intelligent, fair-minded, broad-minded, courageous, straightforward and imaginative.

Three of these characteristics are particularly significant in my opinion: forward-looking, inspiring and courageous. All the others are necessary ingredients not only for an effective leader but also for every employee.

Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu said, “Fail to honor people, they fail to honor you. But of a good leader, who talks little, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will all say, ‘We did this ourselves.’” He made that observation over 2000 years ago. Some things never change.

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people who work for them. Good leaders pay attention to what people are telling them and take it very seriously.

Good leaders use their power to implement ideas that workers bring forth, and then are quick to give credit to the person who had the idea. Then comes the action that really sets good leaders apart.

They are willing to accept the blame and criticism when mistakes are made. They don’t abandon their employees.

Warren Bennis spent much of his life researching leadership and has written several books on the subject of what makes leaders. Warren is a DistinHarvey Mackay continued to pg 3

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Harvey Mackay continued from page 2 guished Professor of Business Administration and the founding chairman of The Leadership Institute at the University of Southern California, which I had the honor of serving on the board. In 2007, BusinessWeek magazine called him one of the ten business school professors who have had the greatest influence on business thinking.

Bennis traveled around the country spending time with ninety of the most effective and successful leaders in the nation - sixty from corporations and thirty from the public sector. His goal was to find these leaders’ common traits. At first, he had trouble pinpointing any common traits, for the leaders were more diverse than he had expected.

But he later wrote: “I was finally able to come to conclusions, of which perhaps the most important is the distinction between leaders and managers.

Leaders are people who do the right thing; managers are people who do things right.

“Both roles are crucial, but they differ profoundly. I often observe people in top positions doing the wrong thing well,” he wrote in his book “Why Leaders Can’t Lead.”

I tend to think of the differences between leaders and managers as the difference between those who master the context within which they operate and those who surrender to it. There are other differences, as well, and they are enormous and crucial. Bennis details them in his book, “On Becoming A Leader,” and they include: • The manager administers; the leader innovates.

• The manager is a copy; the leader is an original.

• The manager maintains; the leader develops.

• The manager focuses on systems and structure; the leader focuses on people.

• The manager relies on control; the leader inspires trust.

• The manager has a short-range view; the leader has a long-range perspective.

• The manager asks how and when; the leader asks what and why.

• The manager has his eye always on the bottom line; the leader has his eye on the horizon.

• The manager imitates; the leader originates.

• The manager accepts the status quo; the leader challenges it.

• The manager is the classic good soldier; the leader is his own person.

Mackay’s Moral: Good leaders develop more than good employees, they develop more good leaders.

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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The family of Jean Kruzel wants to thank everyone for your cards, words, kindness, comfort, and sympathy extended to us during our celebration of Jean’s life and death.

A special thanks to Sauk Centre and Long Prairie Nursing Homes for the care over the past 10 years. Our thanks to Williams Dingmann Funeral Home, Rev. Richard Walz, musicians, and the Ladies of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church for services provided. Jean will always be remembered in our hearts.

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Obituaries Rowan Stephens

Services celebrating the life of Rowan Stephens, age 20 months of Albany, were held October 27 at the MillerCarlin-Brenny Funeral Home Chapel in Albany.

R o w a n Stephens was born on January 28, 2011 at the St. Cloud Hospital to Nicole Stephens and Nick Klinkner. Rowan lived with his mother in Albany. Rowan had a beautiful smile and the brightest blue eyes. He loved playing with his brother and sister, football, num-nums, and his night-night. A hero in life and

death, by donation, Rowan has saved the lives of other children.

He is survived by his mother, Albany; father, St. Cloud, brother and sister, Kaidance Stephens and Scott Stephens, Albany; his grandparents, Sue Stephens, Pleasant Lake; Rich & Jean Stephens, Naperville, IL; Ron & Linda Klinkner, St. Cloud; great-grandmothers, Rosemary Rea, Farming; Donna Klinkner, Clearwater; Geri Thielman, St. Cloud; uncles, Adam Stephens, St. Joe; John Klinkner, St. Cloud; cousin, Brooke Klinkner and many cousins.

Rowan is preceded in death by his brother, Aidan Carlson, greatgrandfathers, LeRoy Thielman and Clarence Klinkner; uncles, Francis Stephens and Richard Stephens and great-uncle, Scott Thielman.

Virginia “Sally” Melton Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Virginia “Sally” Melton, age 83 of Albany, will be 11:00 AM, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany.

Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Sally passed away Saturday, Oct. 27 at Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany. There will be a visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at the church.

Arrangements are being made by the Miller-Carlin-Brenny Funeral Home in Albany.

Sally was born May 14, 1929 and spent most of her younger years in Clevland, OH. Sally and her husband John Melton moved to St. Cloud in 1968. They both taught at St. Cloud State University,

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Sally was in the English Department.

Sally later moved to the College of St. Benedict where she taught English until her retirement. After John died, Sally moved to Albany in 1993.

Sally loved to travel, which she did extensively. She loved spending time with her friends and volunteering her services. She was active on the St. Cloud Township Planning Board and when moving to Albany she became an active volunteer at the Albany Hospital and she was also a member of the board at the hospital. Sally was also on the Mother of Mercy Nursing Home Board. While there she helped in many ways and made good friends. She greatly enjoyed her time there.

She is survived by her sons, Raymond (RJ) and Richard Drake, both of California; 5 granddaughters and 4 great-grandchildren and many loving friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband John Melton and her son, Robert Drake.

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By Wayne and Sherry Kutter We are writing to express new concerns about the proposed Gourley Brothers confined hog operation in Leslie Township. We are concerned that people throughout Todd County do not realize how this could negatively affect them and that they may not contact their Commissioners to share their concerns when the vote comes up. The Todd County Administrators Office has said it will be on the November 6th agenda. History has shown that when one of these concentrated animal feedlots is approved more will follow. We could all have one of these in our backyard.

We are not against agriculture. Although we no longer milk cows, we are on the farm that has been in our family for almost 100 years. Our son and his family are part of five generations here on the homeplace.

Our major concerns: One is about diseases caused by several different bacteria that are antibiotic resistant and prevalent in confined hog lots. One that concerns us the most is Staphylococcus Aureuswhich is 760 times more prevalent in confined hog operations and is transferable to hu-

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mans, livestock and pets. If the Gourley Brother’s permit is approved how will Todd County citizens and taxpayers be protected from this and other very serious life-threatening bacteria? Is this why the Gourley Brothers need to leave Iowa?

My second concern has to do with where the money will come from when there is a spill / leak. As some on the Todd County Board of Commissioners have readily admitted, the Leslie Township site is a poor location for a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO). It is my understanding that when the manure is transferred to a contracted farmer, the Gourley Brothers are no longer responsible for any spills, leaks or costs that may arise. Who will pay for the cleanup? We can’t afford it at the local level and the State and Federal Governments are deep in dept. Can a significant tax be levied against the Gourley’s if the farm begins operation so there will be funds available for clean-up?

What is the cost associated with rebuilding area roads and two bridges to accommodate the heavy equipment and trucks? Who will pay for this?

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Letter continued from page 4 An additional concern is that, if approved, Todd County will be following a dinosaur industry that is short-lived at best and a disaster at worst. Please note in this weeks news that Target and at least 30 other leading food companies will be eliminating controversial pig gestation crates like the Gourley’s from its pork supply chain. The industries that will keep money coming into Todd County well into the future have to do with efficient (non-fossil based) energy production (wind and solar and ?) and sustainable food production. We have a mobilized group of citizens around this Gourley Brothers issue. We could come together to work with the County to help promote industries that are good for Todd County.

I have an additional concern with how the commissioners make decisions.

I have heard that some of our Commissioners have told Todd County taxpayers that they did not elect them so they really did not need to consider their concerns.

The Gourley Brothers hog operation will be devastating for people who have lived in and paid taxes to Todd County their whole lives. Yes, of course, there would be tax revenue. But a Concentrated Animal Feed Operation (CAFO) near homes, streams, wetlands and lakes is inviting unreasonable hardship, cost and perhaps devastation for generations to come. We could all have one of these in our backyard. All of our Commissioners need to be called and / or emailed about this issue.

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• News Headlines Regarding Spills/ Pollution • Des Moines, Iowa (AP): State environmental officials say a manure spill in a small creek near Peterson in northwest Iowa was traced to a hog lot operation. Officials traced the manure to a 4,000-head operation owned by Bruce Click of Peterson. The agency says Click says he pumped liquid manure from pits under the buildings to a nearby field after a water line broke, flooding the pits.

Bruce says he didn’t realize the manure was running off the field.

• Mantorville: Craig Benedix, of rural Dodge County, recently agreed to pay a $14,000 penalty to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for allowing hog manure to discharge to waters of the state.

Benedix owns and operates a 3,000head swine finishing facility in rural Mantorville.

25,000 gallons of manure released over a field from a Mitchell County sow operation and killed 150,000 fish over four miles of a local stream.

A Washington County, Iowa hog operation spilled an estimated 4,000 to 5,000 gallons of manure when a applicator was left unattended and sprayed into a channel that fed a tributary of the Indian Creek, killing fish.

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• Weaver, Iowa: A Lee County judge has penalized a Wever, Iowa hog feeding operation for water pollution and animal feeding operation violations • Des Moines, Iowa: The Iowa Attorney General’s Office has filed a lawsuit against two companies which operate eight large hog confinement facilities in Kossuth and Palo Alto Counties.

A judge has tossed out a lawsuit filed by the proposed large-scale hog operation South Morgan Acres, against the Blandinsville Township. The township set a weight limit of 20 tons on the road leading to the site in northeast McDonough County.

• Riceville: A leaky valve on a pump caused a manure release at a hog confinement facility in Mitchell County.

The incident developed while Troy Groeneveld of Tres M, a custom applicator based in Greene, took a break, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Within 15 minutes, up to 1,500 gallons of liquid manure escaped at the Iowa Select Geiger operation near Riceville.

• Peosta, Iowa (AP): The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has tallied up the death toll of fish from a manure spill into Whitewater Creek in Dubuque County. The department says more than 104,000 fish were killed, likely along the first five miles downstream of a hog and cattle operation near Peosta. Dead fish were found nearly 18 miles away. Their value was placed at more than $96,000.

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Let’s Work Together...

In the last 8 months it has not only been an honor, but also a privilege to meet with the great residents of Morrison and Todd counties. I have enjoyed attending parades, church events, county fairs and hearing your concerns. It would further be an honor to represent the residents of House District 9B as their State Representative.

This election is not about what is best for me, what party you belong to, or special interests politicians represent. This election is about us, it is about the rural way of life and the values of rural Minnesota. I cannot do this alone; we need to do this together.

I have spent my entire life in this district and believe that I am the strongest candidate to fight for us. I live here, I work here and I play here. This is home and always will be.

We need a representative who understands us, knows us and believes in us.

I respectively ask for your vote on November 6, so that we can work together to fight for and protect our rural way of life.

Your friend and neighbor, Adrian Welle Candidate House District 9B 320-420-6228

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Swanville October Athletes of the Month

Swanville High School is pleased to announce its October Athletes of the Month. Marissa Evans, daughter of Kevin and Mary Evans, is the volleyball Athlete of the Month, and Colten Kruzel, son of Allen and Janal Kruzel and Tracy and Tim Hannah, is the football Athlete of the Month.

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“The USA Football Player of the Month for October is Colten Kruzel. Over the first 3 games in October, Colten has made 10 catches for 112 yards and 2 touchdowns, as well as compiling 11 solo tackles on defense. Colten has been a leader for the Patriots, both on and off the football field. As well as being an exceptional athlete, Colten is also an honor roll student and a mentor to many younger students. Congratulations to Colten Kruzel for being named USA Football Player of the Month.” - Coach Jay Loven.

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Jeff Mergen District 3 Stearns County Commissioner Accomplishments in Less Than 2 Years • Instrumental in passing the first two property tax levy reductions in Stearns County history

• 2013: 1.00% Reduction

• 2012: .92% Reduction

• Previous 15 years (1996-2011): 9.03 median average increase • Commissioner accessibility has been increased along with willingness to visit the constituent’s site of choice if requested.

•Facilitates meetings between county personnel and constituents along with willingness to attend when requested.

Paid for by Mergen for Commissioner - Arnie Rothstein Treasurer

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Letter continued from page 5 • Calmar, Iowa: The Iowa Department of Natural Resources investigated a fish kill on a small feeder stream that runs to the Turkey River about 1.5 miles southeast of Calmar Monday. The fish kill occurred when horizontal stop logs on a manure storage facility failed Sunday, the DNR found. The owner, Gary Elsberend of Calmar, tried to stop manure from flowing into the stream. He was unable to prevent manure from reaching the stream due to a combination of factors including: Heavy snowfall from the previous week; Runoff from snowmelt; The proximity of the storage area to the stream.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources continued to clean up a manure spill about four miles west of Hampton in Franklin County. According to the DNR, the driver of a manure tanker owned by Nutrient Solutions lost control and landed upside down in a wetland owned by the Franklin County Conservation Board.

• Ackley: The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is considering legal action following a manure spill near the unincorporated town of Cleves, north of Steamboat Rock. According to the agency, 3,000 gallons escaped while being

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• Linden: A Dallas County swine facility was cleaning up following a manure release that reached a stream and came near the Raccoon River Valley Trail. Employees at the facility, located about 1.5 miles southeast of Linden, noticed an above-ground manure storage structure leaking. The manure flowed into an area designed to contain spills, but an emergency shutoff valve on a drainage tile line failed, allowing manure to continue flowing to a ravine. The ravine runs to an unnamed tributary of the Middle Raccoon River.

• Des Moines, Iowa (AP): State environmental officials say a hog farmer left a valve open on a manure transfer pump, causing thousands of gallons of manure to spill and flow toward a creek in northeast Iowa.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says the spill happened about two miles east of Petersburg in Delaware County on Tuesday. Officials say the producer, Dan Goedken, of rural New Vienna, left the valve open about 8 a.m. The DNR says that when Goedken discovered the mistake, he shut off the valve, built a retention dike to minimize

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the flow to the creek and contacted the agency. Officials estimate 2,000 to 5,000 gallons of liquid manure spilled by the time the valve was closed. An unknown amount reached the creek, killing fish.

• Blairstown, Iowa: A manure spill thought stopped south of Blairstown broke through two containment dams.

One Department of Natural Resources environmentalist said that means the polluted water will probably reach the Iowa River. The estimated 100,000 gallon spill occurred at the Cedar Valley Farms, 2188 78th Street just outside Blairstown. The tributary of Coon Creek contaminated by the spill flows in both Benton and Iowa Counties.

• Springfield, Ill. (AP): The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is seeking legal action against a large Iroquois County hog farm that allegedly caused a large fish kill after discharging manure into local waterways. The EPA says Beaver Creek and Hooper Branch were affected while Hopkins Ridge Farms was applying liquid manure to cropland. Officials have said more than 60,000 fish were killed.

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State venison donation program available for deer hunters; Program allows hunters to donate venison to Minnesota food shelves

With thousands of Minnesota deer hunters preparing for the start of the firearms season this weekend, the Minnesota Hunter Harvested Venison Donation Program is once again gearing up to provide hunters with the option to donate venison to help feed hungry Minnesotans.

The venison donation program is operated by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and state food

shelves. The program provides a source of protein to people in need while helping reduce local deer populations. Minnesota hunters donated 421 deer to the program in 2011, which provided 15,520 pounds of processed venison to Minnesota food shelves. Funding for the program comes from a $1 surcharge placed on deer bonus permits.

To be eligible to donate venison to the program, hunters must have their deer processed at a state-registered meat processing plant that has agreed

Local Municipality Minutes Burtrum City October 1, 2012 The meeting of the Burtrum City Council was called to order on Monday, Oct. 1, 2012 at 7 p.m. by Mayor Allen. All members except Jenny Ahrendt answered roll call.

Minutes of the Sept. 4th meeting were read and accepted on a motion by Clara Taft and seconded

by Anna Payne. Motion carried.

Finance report was given and approved on a motion by Ron Strassburg and seconded by Anna Payne.

Motion carried. Checks number 7036 thru 7046 were approved for payment on a motion by Clara Taft and seconded by Ron Strassburg.

Motion carried.

The snow plow was discussed.

It will be taken in for repairs and state inspection.

to participate in the program. A list of processors can be found online by typing “venison processors” into the search field on MDA’s homepage at www.mda. state.mn.us. Hunters are urged to contact the processor before bringing in a deer to make sure they are still able to handle the animal.

Only entire carcasses with the hide attached can be donated. Cut and wrapped meat will not be accepted for

A problem with a building permit was discovered. They will be contacted and it will be acted on at a later date.

Being no further business, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Clara Taft and seconded

by Ron Strassburg. Motion carried.

These are unapproved minutes.

Dorothy Strassburg, Clerk

Upsala Area School Athletes of the Week

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Processors may only accept carcasses for donation that are: • Free from signs of illness; • Field dressed with the hide intact; • Free of visible decomposition or contamination; and • Properly identified with a Minnesota DNR registration tag.

Grey Eagle Township Election Notice

Notice is given that General Elections for Federal, State and Local offices including Grey Eagle Township and School Districts #487 Upsala, #740 Melrose and #2753 Long Prairie/Grey Eagle will be held on Tuesday, the 6th of November, 2012 at the Grey Eagle Township Hall, 212 State Street, Grey Eagle MN. Voting will be begin at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m.

Grey Eagle Township Board of Canvass will meet on November 13, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.

Mary Ann Primus, Grey Eagle Township Clerk/Treas.

Public Notice Burnhamville Township Residents General Election Nov. 6, 2012

Notice is hereby given that a General Election in the Township of Burnhamville, in the County of Todd, State of Minnesota will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at the Burtrum Community Hall. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Offices to be elected will be Federal, State, Judicial, State Constitution Amendments, County, and School Board Members.

Respectfully submitted, Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville Township Clerk

Al Doty will work to...

Reduce Rural Property Taxes

This past legislature had a clear choice: to protect the wealthiest or protect the middle class, Paul Gazelka voted for the wealthiest, and eliminated the Homestead Market Value Credit.

That vote saddled our rural property taxpayers with a larger tax increase than the metro received.

Al Doty will be an experienced voice to restore fairness for rural MN in our property tax system.

Al is endorsed by Minnesota Farmers Union.

Support Local Businesses and Farms

Al Doty wants a level playing field for our rural small businesses. He will work for incentives that help new businesses start up, and help existing businesses start hiring. Al Doty understands that family farms are the customers for our local businesses, and that farming is the biggest business in this district. While big outside money is backing Paul Gazelka (Look up “Minnesota’s Future” at http://www.cfbreport.state.mn.us/rptViewer/viewRptsPCF.php) (Check www.NFIBexposed.org) Al Doty is endorsed by Small Business Minnesota.

Put Our District First

Failure to compromise led to the longest state shutdown in Minnesota history in 2011. Paul Gazelka took his pay and benefits during the shutdown, and he took over $12,000 in per diem benefits that year. He protected his own job, but when he had a chance to vote for a $19.5 million project at Camp Ripley, Gazelka voted “No” to bringing those jobs here. Al Doty has proven he can get things done for our area, and he’ll be an independent voice who will vote for our area, not the big business agenda.

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Al Doty has lived and worked in the district over 40 years. His wife’s family farms here. Al is one of us; that’s why Al voted for small business, small towns and family farms. Al had a 100% MCCL pro-life voting record every year. Paul Gazelka scored only 93% in 2011. Al knows that borrowing money from schools and tobacco settlements does not make a balanced budget. Al Doty will work to restore the fairness of homestead credit to our rural property taxes. Al Doty is a life member of NRA for over 30 years, he’s endorsed by nurses, teachers, cops, firefighters, carpenters, electrical workers and others from the working middle class.

Al Doty is one of us, and he’ll work for us as State Senator.

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By Saralee Perel Most veterinary practices have TVs in the waiting rooms.

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thumb and forefinger whenever I’m anxious.” I showed them what I meant. Then I watched as the father cradled his son’s hand and helped him to relax.

“It’s working,” the boy’s dad said to me, as his son slowly stopped his rapid breathing and began yawning.

The next time I’m in a waiting room, I will not miss the opportunity to connect with another who’s scared. Many are just as frightened as I am, just as lonely, just as needful for a human, or dog, connection. From now on, I’m going to try to break through the isolation, and hopefully make it a tiny bit better – for patients, their families, their caregivers, their friends, for me, for Bob … and especially for Becky.

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Local Library Events

Albany Library Mixed Blood Theatre, “Theory of Mind”: Thursday, Nov. 8, from 7-8:30 p.m., for adults, teens and children 10 and older at the Albany Community/ Senior Center. This play is about Bill, a young man with Asperger’s Syndrome and an inability to read social cues, and his outing with a young woman. It is a memorable, insightful look at the autism spectrum. The Mixed Blood Theatre is a Minneapolis based, professional, multiracial theater company.

Quilting with Susan Stein: Friday, Nov. 9, from 5-8 p.m. for adults and teens 15 and older. Fiber artist Susan Stein and author of “The Complete Photo Guide to Art Quilting will present an Altering Lutradur and Fusible Web Workshop at the Library. Supplies will be provided, attendance limit is 18 and preregistration is required.

This workshop is part of a creative fiber arts weekend that also includes a Lecture and Potluck Lunch with Stein at

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Aunt Annie’s, 109 Avon Ave. S. in Avon on Saturday, Nov. 10, 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and an Image Transfer Workshop at the Waite Park Public Library on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2-5 p.m. Register at each library or online for workshops. Contact Aunt Annie’s at 320-356-1061 for the lecture and lunch.

Albany Open House: Tuesday, Nov. 13, 3-6 p.m., for adults, teens and children of all ages are welcome at an Albany Public Library Open House. See the changes that have been made at the library. Karen Olmscheid will be making balloon animals from 3-5 p.m., and multi-instrumentalist Paul Imholte will provide musical entertainment from 4-6 p.m. Refreshments will be provided.

Holiday Ornaments: Tuesday, Nov. 13, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for teens and preteens 12 and older. Instructor Karen Olmscheid will show how to make adorable holiday ornaments for you and your friends. The attendance limit is 12 and preregistration is required.

Leap Into Reading Storytime: Library continued to pg 11

Empty Stocking Program The Empty Stocking Program, sponsored by the Community Builders, is currently putting together a list of families with children ages 15 and under that need some help with gifts this holiday season.

The child must be a resident of the Grey Eagle/Burtrum area.

If your family needs help this holiday season or if you would like to sponsor a family, please call Sue at 320-285-2387 or Janine at 320-285-5443 by November 16, 2012.

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Library continued from pg 10 Wednesday, Nov. 14, 10:30-11:15 a.m. for children ages 2-5. Early literacy is an important first step to reading. Leap into Reading at this storytime by reading and singing about frogs. Visit with our special stuffed frog Hopper, and bring a friend. The attendance limit is 20 and preregistration is required.

Wool Mittens: Friday, Nov. 16, from 5-8 p.m., for adults and teens 16 and older. Karen Olmscheid will teach

participants how to make beautiful mittens from wool sweaters and/or fleece.

Participants may want to bring old wool sweaters to use to make these beautiful mittens. Sweaters will need to be felted before the night of the class, and instructions will be provided at sign up. The attendance limit is 12 and preregistration is required.

For information about programs and activities, call the Albany library at 320845-4843.

Melrose Library Fall Storytime: MonWord Search Answers from Oct. 25 day, Nov. 5, from 6-6:45 p.m. for children ages 3-6.

Parents and children can enjoy the program together listening to stories, doing craft activities and finding out about fun books, poems and songs. The attendance limit is 20 and preregistration is required.

Register your child by calling the Melrose library at 320-256-3885 or online at griver.org, then going to the events calendar for Melrose.

Swanville Library Leap Into Reading Storytime: Thursday, Nov. 8, from 3:30-4:30 p.m.. Families and school age children will enjoy stories and activities designed to encourage interest and enjoyment in reading.

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

JK-tfnB WANTED TO BUY: Good slaughter cows, big bulls, also lumpjaw, foundered, lame steers, etc. (Pay with green.)

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FOR SALE: 2 cords of white Oak firewood, split & dry, full 4x4x8. Call 320746-2759.

11/8 FOR SALE: Solar roof vent, excellent condition, $100 or B/O. Call 320-5732757, leave message. tfn FOR SALE: 24 oz. cleaned Suri Llama fleece, 2 lbs. carded wool. Call 320-3339774 for prices. tfn FOR SALE: Allied front end loader w/ snow bucket & pallet fork, $850, Albany. Call 320-249-3521.

FOR SALE: 2000 Arctic Cat ATV 2x4 300, excellent condition, $950. Call 320-836-2011.

11/8 FOR SALE: Maltese babies, little marshmallows, 1M 2F, vaccinated. Call 320-492-8032.

FOR SALE: Yorky/Maltese pups, smart and cuddly, excellent pets, 1M, 2F, vaccinated. Call 320-492-8032.

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FOR SALE: Yorkshire Terrier pups Tcup and toy, darling, 2m, 1f. Call 612730-9453.

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FOR SALE: 2 place snowmobile trailer, tall salt shield, $750 or B/O. Call 320-746-3024.

FOR SALE: Single bed with mattress and box spring, $20. Call 320-573-2179.

FOR SALE: Frigidaire 2010 front loading washer and dryer, black, asking $1,500 or B/O. Call Gary 320-3339007.

FOR SALE: Oak firewood, $200 per full 4x4x8 cord picked up in yard. Delivery available. 320-285-3565. SBtfnB FOR SALE: Firewood, cut, split, dry, also boiler wood, $100 cord. Call 320845-2043, leave message. tfn FOR SALE: Big square & round bales of hay. Call Josh, 320-761-0778. tfn

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