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Conquer resistance with persistence -By Harvey Mackay

While my days of running marathons are just pleasant memories, I still get the itch this time of year when the Twin Cities and Chicago Marathons are held. I have ten marathons under my belt, including four New York races and one Boston. When you are running a grueling race with thousands of people, for most it doesn’t matter where in the pack you finish. What matters is simply that you finish. It’s all about persistence. Even the elite runners -- those who make the 26.2-mile trek in a little over two hours -- have to convince themselves to take the next stride. Imagine how a runner who is still at it after four or five hours feels! Then think about the rush that comes when the finish line is in sight. The difference between those who finish and those who give up lies in the old axiom that successful people do those things that unsuccessful people don’t like to do. Successful people have the determination, the will, the focus, the drive to complete the tough jobs -- like running a marathon. Or launching a business. Gerald Levin must have felt he was running a marathon when he was given the challenge of making something out of a subscription TV service called Home Box Office in the early ‘70s. He set up a satellite distribution system at a

time when he was suing federal regulators who approved licenses. Levin believed in his product and pushed on. He heavily promoted HBO to TV watchers at a time when very few homes had cable TV. Now HBO is a household name, and Levin went on to become chairman of Time Warner Inc. You may recall the story about when I was starting out, and asked a colleague I respected how many calls he would make on a prospect before giving up. He told me: “It depends on which one of us dies first.” Keeping your eye on the prize is usually easier said than done. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the demands of a long-term project. Here’s how I stay motivated. • Focus on what you can accomplish rather than obstacles. Direct your energy toward achieving a goal, and tackle the problems with an emphasis on edging closer to a successful result. • When you identify a roadblock, develop a realistic plan to overcome it. • Refuse to give up. Alter your course if necessary, but concentrate on the desired conclusion. • Work with your colleagues or employees to make it easy for them to say yes to your requests. Never ask them to do something that you wouldn’t do yourself. Provide options so they can contribute to the best of their abilities. • Be assertive without being aggressive. Set the direction and take responsibility for results. Persistence and determination are what keep us hammering away. I don’t know any entrepreneurs who have achieved any level of success without

those two traits. When you have a dream that you can’t let go of, trust your instincts and pursue it. One of my favorite stories is about a dreamer whose name was Henry Comstock. Henry was a miner of precious metals whose story took place in the American West in the mid-1800s. Henry found a mine, staked his claim, and dug until he found his treasure. He unearthed a little bit of ore; but he knew there was more to be found in that mine. So he picked and scratched, always convinced that somewhere there had to be the mother lode. He was determined to find it. He was really going to make it big. The days turned to weeks, the weeks to months, the months to years and finally he gave up in 1859 when someone offered him $11,000 for his claim. In those days, that was a lot of money. Henry Comstock looked at the buyer and said, “You’ve made yourself a deal. You’ve got yourself a mine.” And the person who bought it dug a little deeper -- just a few feet deeper -and the mother lode was found. Within a short period of time, the Comstock mine produced $340,000,000! Dreams take work, they take practice, they take patience, and sometimes they require you to dig deeper. Mackay’s Moral: Instead of giving myself reasons why I can’t, I give myself reasons why I can. 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,” and the new book “We Got Fired!...And It’s the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Us.”

Upcoming Events NOVEMBER 10 • Community Builders Meeting 2 p.m. at the Village Cafe, Grey Eagle. NOVEMBER 10-13 • Melrose High School presents Anything Goes at 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 13: 2 p.m. at the Melrose Auditorium. NOVEMBER 12 • Holdingford Craft & Gift Sale from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Holdingford Legion. See ad on page 3. NOVEMBER 16 • Freeport Community Center Chicken Fry from 5-8 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center. See ad on page 9. NOVEMBER 17 • Upsala Area Community Center Fundraiser from 5-7 p.m. NOVEMBER 19 • Sacred Heart Church Annual Rummage & Soup Sale from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., at Sacred Heart Church basement, Freeport. See ad on page 9. • Albany Legion Turkey Party starting at 6:00 p.m. NOVEMBER 20 • Knudtson Family Bluegrass Gospel

Concert at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Upsala. • Holiday Expo & Craft Fair from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Melrose American Legion. • Catholic United Financial Matching Grant Breakfast from 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. at Church of St. Anthony. NOVEMBER 25-DECEMBER 4 • Christmas at the Mansions from 1-7 p.m. at 608 Highland Ave., Little Falls. NOVEMBER 30 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Membership Meeting at 12:45 p.m. at the center. DECEMBER 4 • Grey Eagle Community Chorus Christmas Concert at 2:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Upsala and 7 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Grey Eagle. 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. FREEPORT CITY COUNCIL • Meets the last Monday of the month at 7 p.m. GREY EAGLE CITY COUNCIL • Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. GREY EAGLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the first Monday of the month at 8 p.m. ST. ROSA CITY COUNCIL • Meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Community Park building. SWANVILLE CITY COUNCIL • First Tuesday after the first Monday of the month. SWANVILLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 8:30 p.m. at the Swanville Fire Hall. UPSALA CITY COUNCIL • Meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

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Upsala High School presents “Flowers Senior Dining Menus: November 14 - 18 For Algernon” Grey Eagle & Upsala Albany The Upsala Drama Club will be presenting the drama “Flowers For Algernon” for this year’s fall play. The show tells the story of Charlie Gordon (Israil Pundsack) who is a young man with an IQ of 68. With the help of University researchers (Matt Abeler, Josiah Lojovich and Nate Schumer) he undergoes experimental surgery which increases his intelligence to genius level. As his IQ grows he suddenly needs to deal with complicated relationships with his teacher (Bekha Scepaniak), his parents (Katie Prokott and Adam Swanson) and his co-workers. Over time the mouse who first had the surgery begins to lose

his new-found intelligence. Will the same thing happen to Charlie? A movie version came out in 1968 in which Cliff Robertson won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Charlie Gordon. The rest of the cast includes (in order of appearance) Makenzie Marstein, Mat Hansen, Brooke Westrich, Ruthie Flaa, Leo Serna, Josh Showalter, Kendra Lange, Marie Blonigen, McKenzie Barth, Audrey Schleper, Maria Vos, Emma Guthrie, Shanna Brenhaug, Lacey Brezinka, Anne Vos and Margaux Douvier. Performances are November 18th and 19th at 7:30 p.m. in the Upsala Auditorium.

Kringen’s Korner - By Jon Kringen, LPGE Superintendent

Winter Weather: Although we have enjoyed a relatively mild fall season, we all know that winter weather will be coming eventually and being prepared is important. This week’s column will review our weather notification procedures. We will continue to use our instant alert system as our primary method of notifying parents, students and staff about school delays or cancellations. Although we have changed companies, we believe that the change will be seamless. Messages will be sent via phone (landline or cell phone), text message and email depending on the information that we have on file. It is very important for parents to make sure that your contact information is up-to-date; if your phone number has changed, please contact the school office so that your information can be changed in our database.

The only radio station we will contact is our local radio station KEYL 1400 AM or 99.7 FM. We will continue to contact the following television stations: KSTP, WCCO, KMSP (Fox 9) and KARE-11 as long as they provide us with the information to do so. One of the issues that schools always face is the proper attire for our students during the winter season. Please make sure that your children are properly dressed for the season. Bus students always need to be prepared for a mechanical breakdown or buses getting stuck on cold winter days. Proper attire would include a warm coat, cap, gloves and boots. Parents of elementary children are encouraged to make sure their children have warm clothing for recess including snow pants, boots, hats and mittens/ gloves. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Louise I. Sabrowsky

Obituaries Frances J. Theisen

Mass of Christian burial celebrating the life of Frances Joan Theisen, age 90 of Upsala will be 2:00 PM Thursday, November 10, 2011 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Upsala. Father Michael Kellogg will officiate, burial will take place in the St. Francis parish cemetery following the service. Frances died peacefully surrounded by her family Sunday evening at Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany. There will be a visitation from 1:00 PM until the time of the service on Thursday at the church. Frances was born March 11, 1921 to John and Anna (Wuertz) Schramel in Lake Henry MN. She lived in Lake Henry until marrying Marcellus Theisen on September 23, 1941 in Lake Henry. The couple lived in Cold Spring, Lake Henry, and St. Francis before moving to Upsala in 1982 where she lived nearly the rest of her life. Frances was a loving mother and home-

maker raising eight children and helping her husband on the farm. Frances also had a passion for gardening, flowers, baking, cooking, and spoiling her grandchildren. She was on the advisory board for the Albany Hospital, the St. Francis and St. Mary’s Christian Mothers, and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Upsala where she served as a sacristan for many years. Frances is survived by her husband Marcellus Theisen, Albany; her children Rich (Jeanie) Theisen, Maple Grove; John (Trish) Theisen, Sauk Rapids; Jerry (Joan) Theisen, Bowlus; Bob (Judy) Theisen, Freeport; Leo (Janet) Theisen, Walnut Grove; Linda Theisen, Coon Rapids; Ken (Nancy) Theisen, Plymouth; and her 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents John and Anna Schramel, her son Jim who was killed in combat in Vietnam, her infant children Mary and Joseph, and her siblings Sr. Lumena Schramel O.S.B., Alvina Ethen, Ida Schoenborn, Edmund Schramel, Doris Jennissen, Lorraine Ruff, Anna Moser, John Schramel, Mike Schramel, Regina Winter, and infant siblings Gennivie and Crylla Schramel. Arrangements are being made with the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home of Upsala.

Richard “Dick” A. Hauschild Mass of Christian burial celebrating the life of Richard “Dick” Allen Hauschild, age 62 of Albany was held Monday, November 7, 2011 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany. Father Michael Naughton O.S.B. officiated, and burial took place at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery the day of the service. Richard died in his home in Albany on Wednesday, November 2, 2011. Richard was born January 8, 1949 in

Hendrichs, MN to Hugo and Ellen (Olesen) Hauschild. He grew up in Ivanhoe, and moved to St. Cloud after his marriage to Linda (Welle) on November 13, 1985. They later moved to Albany. Dick worked in janitorial services for Sears. He was a member of the Albany American Legion, and Seven Dolors Catholic Church of Albany. Dick is survived by his wife Linda Hauschild, Albany; and his siblings Jim (Mary Jane) Hauschild, Redwood Falls; Bob Hauschild, Pierz; Lois Birr, Alexandria; Karen (Chuck) Banta, Layton, Utah; Mary Carol Hauschild, Marshall; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Hugo and Ellen Hauschild.

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F u n e r a l S e r v i c e s celebrating the life of Louise Ida Sabrowsky, age 87 of Albany will be 11:00 AM Friday, November 11, 2011 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Farming. Pastor Frederick Kutter will officiate, and burial will take place in the parish cemetery following the service. Louise Sabrowsky died Monday morning at the St. Cloud Hospital. There will be a visitation from 4:008:00 PM Thursday, November 10, 2011 at the Miller-Carlin Brenny Funeral Home in Albany and again from 10:00 AM until the time of the service Friday at the church. Louise was born August 4, 1924 to

Bruce W. Pfeiffer

Bruce W. Pfeiffer, age 61, of Swanville, MN, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at the St. Cloud Hospital. F u n e r a l Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Swanville, MN, with Rev. John O. Grein officiating. Interment with military honors will be in the St. Peter’s Cemetery north of Swanville, MN. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 11, 2011at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Swanville with a prayer service. Visitation will continue at the church on Saturday one hour prior to the service. Bruce Wayne Pfeiffer was born on July, 24, 1950 in Little Falls, Minnesota the son of Verdell & Ila (Karstens) Pfeiffer. He grew up on a farm near Swanville. He attended school in Swanville graduating in 1968. He continued his schooling at Staples Vo-Tech. He was united in marriage to Debbie Tholen on May 13, 1972 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Little Falls, MN. Bruce was drafted into the United States Army where he served

William and Arlene (Lemke) Hamann in Farming Township. She married Arnold Sabrowsky on June 22, 1952 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Farming. She lived her entire life in the Albany area. Louise was not only a loving mother and home maker, but also worked for a time as a dental assistant in Albany. She was a member of Ladies Aide and Immanuel Lutheran Church of Farming. Louise is survived by her children John (Judy) Sabrowsky, Albany; Timothy (Lisa) Sabrowsky, Mounds View; Susan (Roger) Thompson Oakdale; Dayna Klein, Northfield; and her six grand children. She is preceded in death by her husband Arnold Sabrowsky who passed away in 1987, her son Thomas Sabrowsky who passed away in January of 2011, her mother and father Arlene and William Hamann, and her brother Elmer Hamann. Arrangements are being made with the Miller-Carlin Brenny Funeral Home of Albany. for two years. Following his service, he returned to farming with his family. He later purchased a poultry farm north of Swanville. Bruce enjoyed the outdoors especially fishing and hunting, pitching horseshoes, watching football, especially the Vikings, camping with his family, playing cards and baking bread. He was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Debbie of Swanville; children, Kevin (Becky) Pfeiffer of Plymouth, MN, Steven (McKenna) Pfeiffer of Hudson, WI, and Michelle Pfeiffer of Hopkins, MN; siblings, Alan (Vicki) Pfeiffer of Auburn, WA, Debbie (Steve) Braegelman of Roy, WA, Pam (Dan) Farrow of Burtrum, MN, Lynn Pfeiffer of Summit, WA; Karla (Rodney) Mueller of Motley, MN and Lyle (Chris) Pfeiffer of Burtrum, MN and brother-in-law, Jim Wassell of Las Vegas, NV. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Verdell & Ila (Karstens) Pfeiffer; sister, Sandy Wassell.

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Jerome “Jerry” M. Cichon J e r o m e “Jerry” M. Cichon, 79, of Little Falls, MN formerly of Swanville, MN, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Little Falls, MN with Fr. Mark Innocenti, Fr. Ron Dockendorf and Fr. Nicholas Landsberger concelebrating. Interment will be in Our Lady of Lourdes parish cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Monday, November 14, 2011 at Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls, MN with Parish Prayers at 6:00 p.m. followed by Knights of Columbus Office of the Dead at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Jerome “Jerry” Martin Cichon was born on a November 15, 1931 in Two Rivers Township, Morrison County, Minnesota the son of Steve J. & Cecelia (Jelinski) Cichon. He grew up on a farm in Two Rivers Township and attended country school. He enlisted in the United States Army on September 15, 1952 and served our country in Korea as a truck driver and a cook. Honors and decorations he received include the Korean Service Ribbon with two Bronze Campaign Stars, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation. He was honorably discharged on August 24, 1954. Following his military service, he returned to farming. He was united in

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marriage to MaryAnn Beniek on June 6, 1961. The couple made their home on a farm northeast of Swanville where they raised five children while farming and owning/operating Rapid Pallet Company which manufactured pallets from sawmill to finished product. Jerry enjoyed woodworking whether it was running a chainsaw or his sawmill. He fully retired from business in 2008. Following a long battle with cancer, Jerry lost MaryAnn on August 11, 1996. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth “Betty” Zwilling on May 10, 2003. The couple made their home in Little Falls in the Edgewater Townhomes. As Jerry’s health declined, they moved to Bridgeway Estates on October 20, 2011. Jerry was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Swanville and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Little Falls serving as an usher in both parishes. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus in Long Prairie and currently in Little Falls. Other organizations and memberships include the Catholic Aid Association, the Swanville American Legion and the Little Falls V.F.W. Jerry was also a member and a volunteer of the Little Falls Senior Center where he served on the board of directors for three years. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Betty Cichon of Little Falls; children, Kathy (Brian) Burgardt of Little Falls, Jim (Shannon) Cichon of Swanville, David Cichon of Little Falls, Joe Cichon of New Ulm and Roger Cichon of Swanville; siblings, Philip (Marilyn) Cichon of Swanville and Marcella Woitalla of Harding; grandchildren, Kayla (Craig) Bohnsack, John Cichon, Dani and Niki Cichon; great-grandchildren, Addison and Emma Bohnsack; step children, Mary Beth Zwilling of Oklahoma, Lori Zwilling of Little Falls, Mark (Mary Jo) Zwilling of Gilman, Chuck (Tammy) Zwilling of Little Falls, Brian Zwilling of Mayhew Lake, Nita Zwilling of Rice, Janet Zwilling of Pequot Lakes, Ken Zwilling of Milaca, Dan Zwilling of Rockford, Jason (Jenny) Zwilling of Sauk Rapids, Kari (Bill) Hartsock of Pierz and Sarah (Jason) Toenyan of Freeport; 37 step grandchildren and 6 step great grandchildren. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Steve J. and Cecelia Cichon; wife, MaryAnn Cichon (August 11, 1996); brother, Bernard Cichon; brotherin-law, Alfred Woitalla; step-son, Jeffrey Zwilling, step grandchildren, Ryan Toenyan and Anthony Zwilling.

Baby Eleanor A. Olson Eleanor “Ellie” Ann Olson, infant daughter of Todd and Kerry Olson of Swanville, MN and twin sister of Jacob T. Olson passed away and went to heaven to be with her brother, Jake on Sunday, November 6, 2011 at the St. Cloud Hosptial. Private family services will be held at a later date. Survived by her parents, Todd and

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School Board Member (ISD #738 Holdingford) (Elect 4) Totals Nonpartisan TODD SMITH 74 Nonpartisan MICHAEL HIGGINS 76 Nonpartisan TODD SCHWARTZ 69 Nonpartisan GERIANN FRIDAY (AUGER) 65 Write-In WRITE-IN** 10

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #740 Melrose) RENEWAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION: The Board of Independent School District No. 740, Melrose, has proposed to renew its expiring referendum revenue authorization of $700 per pupil, which is set to expire in 2011. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for six (6) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 740 be approved? Totals Pct Nonpartisan YES 742 71.35 Nonpartisan NO 298 28.65 SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #745 Albany) School District Question 1 (ISD #745) REVOKING EXISTING REVENUE AUTHORIZATION AND APPROVING NEW REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION: The Board of Independent School District No. 745, Albany, has proposed to revoke its existing referendum revenue authorization of $405

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per pupil, which is scheduled to expire in 2013, and replace that authorization with a new authorization of $700 per pupil. The amount shall increase annually by the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 745 be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE Totals Pct Nonpartisan YES 910 47.00 Nonpartisan NO 1026 53.00 SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #745 Albany) APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION: Provided that Ballot Question No. 1 is approved, The Board of Independent School District No. 745, Albany, has proposed to increase its referendum revenue authorization by an additional $150 per pupil. The amount shall increase annually by the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 745 be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. Totals Pct Nonpartisan YES 820 42.42 Nonpartisan NO 1113 57.58

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The Long Prairie/Grey Eagle Agriculture Department went on a tour to Alexandria Technical Colledge, along with a tour to ITW Heartland, Wednesday Nov. 2nd. The students visited with Alex Tech insructors in the Masonry, Diesel Mechanics, Small Engines, Machining/Tool, Mechatronics, and Building/ Construction.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #2753 Long Prairie/Grey Eagle) RENEWAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT’S EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION: The board of Independent School District No. 2753

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SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #487 Upsala) REVOKING EXISTING REVENUE AUTHORIZATION AND APPROVING NEW REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION : The Board of Independent School District No. 487, Upsala Area Schools, has proposed to revoke its existing referendum revenue authorization of $500 per pupil and replace that authorization with a new authorization of $950 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for six (6) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in revenue proposed by the Board of Independent School District No. 487 be approved? Totals Pct Nonpartisan YES 316 52.40 Nonpartisan NO 287 47.60

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Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson

Fluid and fast-changing may best describe action surrounding the stadium proposal for the Minnesota Vikings. What seemed like a dead-end last week turned into a more positive outlook just the next day. Following an evening meeting attended by a group of House and Senate members trying to get the stadium proposal moving again, plans emerged to hold public hearings on the proposal and come forth with a funding plan and, hopefully, a special session sometime in December. Yes, there is a cost to the state of holding a special session ranging in the $20,000 per day area. However, if this gets put off too long and any potential construction gets pushed back as well, cost estimates call for a $47 million increase in stadium costs for each year the completion date gets pushed back. Current plans call for stadium completion in time for the 2015 season, and Mortenson Construction has said that timeline can still be met, although we are right on the cusp of moving the date back another year. The latest proposal calls for a domed stadium without a retractable roof. The

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To Anyone Who is Listening By Saralee Perel Fifteen years ago, my husband, Bob, had his appendix removed. There were major complications. He was in the hospital 17 days because his bowels weren’t

functioning. On the 17th day, he couldn’t stand one more lousy minute. So he asked for help elsewhere. He looked up and said, “I give up. If there’s anyone out there listening, I could really use some help.’’ That day, his bowels functioned. For the past 15 years, before sleeping and upon waking, he silently says, “Please help me be Saralee’s best friend. Please help me be the best father I can, to my pets. Please help me to be as good a person as I can, to everyone.’’ “Who are you asking?’’ I’ve said. “Whoever’s listening.’’ I suggested he was praying to God. He said, “I don’t think of it as praying to a bearded man sitting on a throne in heaven.’’ “What do you believe?’’ “I have a sense that there’s something I don’t know about,’’ he said. “I keep my mind open to possibilities that might exist.’’ I love my pal Connie. She is a reverend. So, who better to ask about this topic? She said, “Prayer opens my mind to the possibilities of what’s around us.’’ And added, “Sometimes things happen that there’s really no rational explanation for.’’ I love my pal Nancy. She’s a psychiatrist. So, who better to ask about Bob’s and Connie’s beliefs? Nancy said, “I pray before bed; I’m not sure to who. I think there is more than we can really see or understand going on.’’ Hmmm. I thought psychiatrists only believed in reality. But reality, I guess, can include faith in something, even if one doesn’t know what that something is. Every day, Bob tells “someone’’ this wish: “Please help me control my frustrations.’’ He explained to me, “When I’m driving, I pretend other drivers are either the police or my best friends.’’ He went on, “When cars pull out too quickly in front of me, I want to blast the horn. But I think - if it was a patrol car, I wouldn’t. If it was our pal, Kate, I’d wave. It makes

me feel like a better person.’’ People in supermarket lines who spend five minutes going through their purses trying to find two pennies used to drive him nuts. Not anymore. He carries change and gives it to the grateful, though always hesitant, shoppers. I wanted to know more. “When Murphy (our cat) jumps on my keyboard, I want to shoo him off,’’ he said. “But then I remember my morning promise. I think, ‘Murphy needs my attention.’ So I pick him up and kiss him. Work will always be here. Murphy won’t.’’ What made this transformation? His father - who is now gone. He was cruel. Disappointed that Bob wasn’t into sports or other “manly’’ things, he called him “Sally.’’ If Bob didn’t finish dinner, he’d get whacked on his elbow with a spoon. Later, a leather belt was used. Since I’ve known Bob, he’d ask to speak with his father every time he’d call his folks. But his dad never picked up. So 15 years ago, when he asked the same question and got the same results, he said to me, “Why am I doing this?’’ And he never called again. Neither did his father. (I’m not condoning this. I’m just telling you what happened.) The following morning, he began his “prayers.’’ Why? He doesn’t know. Maybe he felt guilty. Maybe subconsciously he wanted to remind himself never to be like his father. Or maybe there’s someone really listening. Can you imagine if we all followed Bob’s guidelines, his credos, his prayers? Who cares what we call it? “I’d love to be like you,’’ I said. “But my problem, I guess, is that I’d want to know 100% that someone’s listening.’’ He laughed sweetly, cupped my face with his hands and said, “It doesn’t matter to me. Even if nobody is listening, I am.’’ Award-winning columnist, Saralee Perel, can be reached at sperel@saraleeperel.com/ Please “Like” her new Facebook Community Page: Saralee Perel Presents Gracie, My 4-Footed Coach.

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Albany Library Winnie the Pooh Page-to-Stage Workshop: Tuesday, Nov. 15, from 4-5:00 p.m. for children ages 3-8. Children will enjoy theater games built around themes of friendship, sharing and caring. They are invited to bring along their favorite stuffed Pooh character. Attendance is limited to 30 and preregistration is required. Writing and Publishing a Novel: Saturday, Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. - 12 noon for teens and adult would-be novelists. Jess Lourey is the author of the Murder by

audits and who provides this service to them. The clerk presented council with unpaid utility bills and asked if they should be put on property taxes if not collected by October 17, 2011. Council agreed to put them on property taxes. Bids for propane were looked at. Jim Molitor made a motion to have Rahn’s Oil fill the propane tanks at the park building, city garage and waste water plant because of the lowest bid of $1.75 per gallon. Jim Piekarski 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. Tim Grittner made a motion to approve the claims. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. The next monthly meeting will be held November 8, 2011, at 8:01pm. Time change because of election day. There being no further business, a motion was made by Jim Piekarski and seconded by AJ Johnson to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 9:00 p.m. Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/ Treasurer

Month mystery series, including “October Fest,” published this summer. Booklist gave “October Fest” a starred review, describing it as “An entertaining murder mystery. Great fun to read and loaded with humor.” As well as writing mysteries, Lourey teaches writing and sociology at the college level. Her workshop will include the seven steps to writing a novel and a Q & A session on the basics of getting published. The attendance limit is 25 and preregistration is required.

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 23, 2011.

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Featuring Chicken, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Bread & Coffee/Milk

Also Booking Weddings, Anniversaries and Special Events! Call 320-836-2526 for details.

Sacred Heart School & The National Catholic Society of Foresters

ANNUAL RUMMAGE & SOUP SALE Saturday, November 19, 2011: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Tanning Available

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Matching Funds will Benefit Tuition Assistance at Sacred Heart School.

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CLC to use $178,000 grant to train CentreCare Preserving the Integrity of the Legacy Health System employees Amendment

Central Lakes College has received a $178,406 grant from the state Department of Employment and Economic Development’s Minnesota Job Skills Partnership to train 279 workers at CentraCare Health System, Long Prairie. CentreCare Health System operates a hospital, clinic, and long-term care facility which serve the nearly 18,000 residents of Todd County and the surrounding area. Nurses, emergency medical technicians, medical technicians and medical transcriptionists will learn technologies to improve quality and safety of patient care using a national program developed by the Robert Wood Foundation and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and offered by Central Lakes College. “We are pleased to be able to assist this fine facility in its important service to the region,” said Dr. Larry Lundblad, college president. He said CLC is a growing educational partner for Central Minnesota students, businesses, industries, and organizations to sustain cultural relevance and economic vitality. Dan Swenson, CentreCare administrator, said goals include improvement of quality and safety of patient care in medical and surgical units, increase the vitality and retention of nurses, engage and improve patient and family members’ experience of care, and improve the effectiveness of the entire care team. A Medical Spanish course delivered to 58 employees will incorporate basic to intermediate Spanish language skills to improve communication efforts with the Hispanic population, which constitutes about 30 percent of the population in Long Prairie and the surrounding area. Eloise Thorson of Browerville, a customized training representative, is project coordinator for CLC. She will direct the training. She has directed staff training for employees at Lakewood Health System, Staples, and Riverwood HealthCare Center, Aitkin.

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This is the 19th MJSP grant awarded to Central Lakes College since 1998, said Rebecca Best, dean of workforce, economic and regional development at CLC. Best said the college will gain capacity with the new “transforming care at the bedside” curriculum to support working with other healthcare service providers. The project’s total value is estimated at $423,312, according to Paul Moe, executive director of the Workforce Development Division of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. He said that in addition to the $178,406 from DEED, the healthcare system is contributing $238,343 – including in-kind contributions. CLC is investing $6,563 in the partnership. “Central Lakes College is among the best institutions in our state to deliver the training,” said Moe. He praised CLC for providing timely accountability and appropriate details to compete well against sister institutions in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. Others at the grant signing were Rick Utech, executive director of the Todd County Development Corp; Lyle Danielson, Economic Development Authority director with the Long Prairie Chamber of Commerce; Kathleen Nauber, President of the Long Prairie Chamber of Commerce; Kim Burkett of the Chamber staff; CentreCare officials Roxanne Ostendorf, Long-term Care Director of Nursing; Donna Bartels, Director of Nurse Education; Jodi Hillmer, Director of Patient Care Services; Larry Knutson, Chief Financial Officer; and Rona Bleess, Director of Support Services; and CLC officials Dr. Suresh Tiwari, Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs; Steve Waller, Public Information Specialist; and Kori Busho and Bev Berg of the Customized Training Program.

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In 2008, Minnesota’s voters approved the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Constitutional Amendment also known as the Legacy Amendment. I was in the legislature and witnessed the debate as the amendment progressed through the legislative process and passed with significant support. Many local groups, organizations, and passionate citizens from all over our state worked hard to encourage passage of the amendment. The Legacy Amendment is something special for all Minnesotans. Dedicated funds were constantly being raided to solve deficits within the state budget. The perfect example is the State Lottery. When I first arrived in the legislature, I assumed that when I bought a lottery ticket, which is advertised all over the state with our state bird the loon, that the revenue generated was going entirely to protect our environment. I was wrong. Nearly $67 million a year goes into the General Fund from the lottery which is 60% of the proceeds. This is wrong and is misleading the public. In 2011, I was given the privilege to serve as the chair the Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee. I vowed that I would do all I can to uphold the constitution and do what voters intended in 2008 and not raid the Legacy funds to offset our $5 billion deficit. We were able to stay true to the voters’ intentions and passed legislation that mirrored their intent. However, the temptation to raid dedicated funds may have returned. Recently, there have been rumblings in the media that Legacy funds from the arts portion of the amendment may be used to contribute to a new Vikings stadium. As chair of the committee that provides oversight for the Legacy funds, I adamantly oppose this and will vote against any proposal designed to use them. In 2008, it was clear to the public and to me what they were voting for with the Legacy Amendment and the true intentions of these funds. It was not a new billion dollar Vikings stadium. However, less than three years later, there are

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already rumblings to divert constitutionally dedicated money away from its true purpose. I came to the Minnesota Senate in 2007. I arrived knowing that citizens were sick and tired of the same old political games and wanted accountability, integrity, and fiscal restraint. The voters wanted a new way for our state government to operate. The voters gave us a clear message when they approved this amendment in 2008, and I want to be clear that I will uphold the message they sent to us. This does not mean I do not support a Vikings stadium. I am a lifelong Vikings fan and would be extremely disappointed if the team left. During these tough economic times, it is a tough sell to the public that we need to spend taxpayers’ dollars on a new stadium, but I am open to having a discussion on finding an appropriate funding source. However, upholding our constitution and teaching our future generations to make choices with integrity will do far more in preserving our state’s legacy.

State Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen encourages and appreciates constituent input, and can be reached at 651-297-8063, by mail at 132D State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155, or via email at sen.bill.ingebrigtsen@senate.com.

Many years ago an ad appeared in London newspapers. It read: Men Wanted! Constant Danger. Safe return doubtful. Honor in case of success! Placed by explorer Shackleton, it was a call for volunteers to go with him to the South Pole. Hundreds volunteered. Today our Lord offers you a choice and a challenge. He says, “If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me.” There can be no gain without pain, no crown without a cross. Dare you take up your cross and follow Him?

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The Deacon

The preacher was made aware that he had a deacon in his church who was from time to time known to cuss. In his attempt to help the deacon overcome this terrible habit, the preacher decided he should spend some personal time with the deacon so

Golf Funny

The hacker hit the ball into the rough and landed on an anthill. He tried three times to hit the ball and each time he missed the ball and hit the anthill. Ants went flying all over the place. One ant turned to the other ant and said, “If we are going to saurvive, we had better get on the ball.”

they could have a long talk about the problem. The preacher decided to ask the deacon to go fishing, thinking that might provide an opportunity to talk. They were out in a boat and had their lines in the water when the preacher hooked a big one. It put up a mighty fight, but finally he reeled the fish up to the edge of the boat. It was the biggest fish the preacher had ever caught. But, just as the minister started to pull his catch into the boat, the fish slipped off the hook and got away. Thoroughly disgusted, the preacher looked over and said, “Deacon, somethin’ needs to be said here!”

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FOR SALE: Nintendo Wii, balance board, controllers, nunchucks, games, including big game hunter, used by adults, $250. Call 320-845-4933, 320241-7076.

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