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Veterans Day - a day to say thanks -By Harvey Mackay My daughter Mimi called me up many years ago and said, “Hey Dad, let’s take a crack at running the New York Marathon.”

I trained for six months for the 1987 race. They shot the gun off in the air, about 22,000 runners started, 21,244 runners finished and 1.5 million people lined the streets.

First place went to a Kenyan: 2 hours, 11 minutes, 1 second. The last place finisher was a Vietnam veteran – 4 days, 2 hours, 48 minutes and 17 seconds. This human being, Bob Wieland, covered 26 miles, 385 yards with no legs. He ran on his hands. My daughter and I had passed him in the first few minutes of the race. It wasn’t too difficult to finish Defuse & Clean Your House with Thieves Household Cleaner!

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the race after seeing that display of bravery and determination, so typical of our country’s military.

As a student of history, I have always been particularly fascinated with the impact our armed forces have had on our American experience.

In so many ways, they have shaped the country we have become as they defended the freedoms we enjoy. It’s only fitting that there is a national holiday honoring the remarkable service of these selfless men and women.

This year marks the 97th anniversary of the last day of World War I, which took place at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. In November 1919, President Woodrow Wilson decreed that Nov. 11 should be observed as Armistice Day, with companies honoring the occasion by suspending business for two minutes at 11 a.m. and communities holding subsequent parades and events.

In 1938, Congress enacted legislation making Armistice Day a legal federal holiday. In 1954, veteran organizations successfully lobbied Congress to change the name of the observance to “Veterans Day” in order to include and honor the efforts of those who fought in World War II and in the Korean War. In 1968, the federal government passed legislation

to observe legal holidays on Mondays, arguing that three-day weekends would encourage travel and recreation, thus stimulating the economy.

But the significance of the date was not lost on President Gerald Ford.

During his term, Veterans Day was moved back to November 11 to honor its history.

Today, U.S. military officials point out that many people confuse Memorial Day with Veterans Day. Memorial Day honors military personnel who died in battle or as a result of their wounds.

Veterans Day is set aside to thank and honor all those who served in the military, in wartime and in peacetime.

It is intended to thank living veterans for their services, to acknowledge their contributions to national security, and to underscore their sacrifice and duty.

The U.S. Census Bureau estimates there are around 21.8 million living veterans, out of our total population of Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

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NOVEMBER 12-15 • Melrose High School Fall Musical Disney’s Beauty & The Beast. Nov. 12-14 at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 14 at 1 p.m., Nov. 15 at 2 p.m.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 • Sacred Heart School Annual Soup & Rummage Sale from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., at Sacred Heart Church basement, Freeport. See ad on page 3.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Monthly Meeting at 10:30 a.m. at the center.

• Grey Eagle Senior Center Potluck/ Bingo Party at 12 noon at the center.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 • Catholic United Financial Matching Grant Breakfast from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Church of St. Anthony, St. Anthony.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29 • Craft & Gift Sale from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at The Landing, St. Anna.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4 • New Munich Snow Gliders Annual Dinner/Dance Fundraiser from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Annual Christmas Party at 1 p.m. at the center.

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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.

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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.

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Harvey Mackay continued from page 2 more than 320 million. Statistically, that gives each of us plenty of opportunity to personally say thanks for their service.

I offer this brief history lesson for a reason: No other group in American history deserves recognition more than our veterans. I am honored to devote my column to those who have served our country and those who continue to protect us today.

There’s a business side to military service too. Training, discipline, leadership, accountability, loyalty – all traits that are ingrained in the military are just as important to business success.

We ask our service members to do jobs that no one really wants to do. They aren’t offered a choice to say no. Great leaders are groomed in service as well.

I once shared the podium with General William Westmoreland, who told this story on himself.

Westmoreland was in Korea in the ‘50s, speaking to 10,000 Korean cadets out in the audience. They obviously

didn’t speak English, so there was an interpreter. Most speakers like to open up with a humorous story, and Westmoreland was no different. He took 45 seconds to tell a humorous story.

An interpreter, standing right next to him, took 7 seconds to relate the information. All of a sudden, 10,000 Korean cadets were hooting with laughter.

Westmoreland was outraged.

“What’s going on here?” he asked. “I take 45 seconds to tell a story, you take 7 seconds, they’re all hollering with

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laughter, what did you tell them?”

“I tell them American general tell funny story, everybody laugh.”

Mackay’s Moral: Veterans, we salute you.

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

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Arnold “Arnie” J. Jonas

Obituaries Akiko Chromey

A k i k o Chromey, 86, of Garden City MI, formerly of Waite Park and Grey Eagle, died November 2, 2015.

A gathering was held at the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home in Holdingford T u e s d a y , November 10, 2015 to celebrate the life of Akiko Chromey. Internment was at St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery in St.

Francis, MN along side her husband, Leander Chromey.

Akiko was born on January 9, 1929 in a rural town outside of Tokyo, Japan. She married Leander in 1956 at the consulate in Japan. She retired from Target in the 90’s while supplementing income by sewing pagent costumes from home.

She is survived by a sister Hirako; two daughters Marcia Reed (Michael) and Michelle Chromey and 3 grand children, Brian Reed (Kelly), Scott Reed (Stefanie) and Jessica Harding (Robert) and also 7 great grandchildren, Steven, Jaxen, Caleb, Reagan, Blake, Megan and Logan.

Wiletta “Willi” Stanlake Services celebrating the life of Wiletta “Willi” Stanlake, age 70 of St. Martin, were Tuesday, November 10 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Albany.

Willi was born August 18, 1945 in California to Maurice and Elizabeth (Honstead) Lucas. She married Allen Stanlake on March 1, 1964 in Warren, MN. Willi worked in the Catalog

Department of Sears for many years.

She also held many jobs at the St. Martin Bowling Alley, Taco John’s and Subway.

She retired in 2013. She has been an active member of the Cold Spring Home Pride Lions Club for many years as well as Our Saviors Lutheran Church. As a wife, mother and grandmother, she will be missed every day.

Willi is survived by her husband, Allen of St. Martin; her children, Margueritte (Gary) Johnson of Richmond; Quinton Stanlake of Willmar; Clayton (Annette) Stanlake of St. Cloud; Peyton (Jan) Stanlake of Parkers Prairie; Mederise “Reese” Stanlake of Solvang, CA; 10 grandchildren, 7 grandchildren and brothers, Jay (Judy) Lucas of Souix Falls, SD and Jerry (Terri) Lucas of Scotts Bluff, NE.

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Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Friday, November 13, 2015 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Anna for Arnold “Arnie” J. Jonas, 88 of St. Anna, who died Monday at Assumption Home, Cold Spring. Rev. David Grundman and Rev. Eberhard Scheffers will concelebrate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 PM on Thursday, November 12, 2015 and one hour prior to services on Friday all at the church.

Parish prayers will be at 4:30 PM followed by the Knights of Columbus at 5:00 PM. Arnie was born August 5, 1927 in St. Martin, the son of Edward and Teckla (Winter) Jonas. He married the love of his life, Rose Wander, on June 14, 1950 in Melrose. He farmed most of his adult life; his other occupations included Cold Spring Granite Company,

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Franklin Manufacturing, and Bogards Gas Station. Arnie is a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Anna; and also, the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed fishing for pan fish, spearing, and playing cards. Arnie was friendly to everyone and loved to strike up a conversation with strangers.

He had a charismatic smile, great sense of humor, and a caring heart. Arnie enjoyed sharing his philosophy with his family and always ended his advice with, “but you have to know.” Most importantly, he cared for his family beyond words. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include his children, Diane (Duke) Koehn of Underwood, Mary (Clem) Doll of Avon, David (Judy) of Sauk Centre, Brenda Porter of St. Cloud, Marvin (Kimberly) of Clearwater; siblings, Edmund (Margie) of Richmond, Darlene Hommerding of Albany, Arlene Winkels of Paynesville, Marcella Douvier of Farming; 14 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.

Arnie was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Rose; son-in-law, Robert Porter; siblings, Clem Jonas and Ellen Hommerding.

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Carry Your Weapon! -By Sheila Ripplinger One of my brothers owns a piece of hunting land in which I am very familiar with. It used to be one of my favorite places in my younger years. When I wanted to get away from everybody and everything for some peace, quiet, and alone time- those were the big woods that helped me work through many of my life issues.

Early last Spring, my brother sent me a picture via cell phone of an extremely large and fresh wolf paw print. He explained that he saw those prints while out walking in those same big woods!

My first question to my brother was, “You had your gun with you right?!”

Meanwhile I was imagining a great big wolf lingering amongst the trees scoping out my brother as he innocently walked in the beautiful serene woods.

Things obviously change over the years. I would never have thought to carry a weapon with me when I journeyed out for my walks in the solitude back then. Today I surely would. I also did not know much of anything about unseen spiritual warfare back in those days either. Now I know that there were ‘wolves’ wandering around the perimeter of my life, but I did not recognize them for who and what they truly were.

Also, I now know what weapons I need to carry and when and how to use them

to be on guard.

The Bible tells us what we need to do to take precautions against the spiritual forces of evil so that we can stand our ground against our enemies. I am fully supportive of those who find it necessary to physically carry a weapon, but I also know firsthand the importance of choosing to ‘put on’ the armor of God that only He can provide while training us to use them correctly.

We live in a world where the wolves are often disguised in sheep’s clothing and do not leave obvious wolf tracks for us to see. Jesus warned us of these types in Matthew 7:15, “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves!”

If we decide to follow Jesus- to truly follow Him in words and deeds, He lovingly and clearly warns us that we will be like sheep among the wolves in this world, Matthew 10:16. He tells us to be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. He does not want us to walk in the dangerous woods of this world without carrying our appropriate weapons!

2 Corinthians 10:4 ~ ‘The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of this world. On the contrary, they have divine power to diminish strongholds.’

Swanville Students Will Present ‘Just Another High School Play’

Swanville’s seventh through twelfth grade students are busy flexing their acting muscles in preparation for their Fall play. To find out why this show is just another high school play, join us on Friday and Saturday, November 20 & 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Swanville School Auditorium.

The Assistant Director and Stage Manager, Matthew Laliberte and Hannah Mettler, lead the cast in a performance unlike any you’ve seen before.

The rest of the cast includes Jacob Anderson, Megan Hollermann, Sam Mettler, Jordan Jacobson, Matthew Koetter, Sophie Larson, Jarick Rieffer, Cody Lehrke, Lawrence Mettler, Abbey Moore,

Katelyn Nohner, Alita Scherping, Becca Taylor, Elizabeth Holmgren, Emily Beseman, Ellissa Blum, Nicole Gill, Avery Jackson, Alethia Joel, Jayna Johannes, Abby Kurowski, Nathan Lambrecht, Olivia Mettler, John Muhlenkamp, Hailee Schmidt, Grace Schultz, Mayzy Shoup, Kennedy Allen, Jaxx Pechan, Cathleen Rieffer, Rebekah Muhlenkamp, and Paul Holmgren.

Come prepared to laugh and play along! Just Another High School Play was written by Bryan Starchman and is produced by special arrangements with Eldridge Publishing Co.

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-Kim Dear Kim, From what you just described, and assuming the concrete work wouldn’t be too extensive, you looking at going into debt probably $12,000 to $15,000 in order to get $20,000 more out of the deal. I’d just sell it. I wouldn’t go to all that trouble for $5,000.

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Dear Dave, I work as the executive director of a nonprofit charitable organization.

Lately, I’ve been wondering if I should hire an employee as a development person. I don’t want to damage the work we do, and I can’t help but look at bringing in someone new as a gamble. Do you have any suggestions? How do you handle situations like this?

-Denise Dear Denise, Over the years, I’ve found that you can reduce a lot of the fear when it comes to hiring simply by doing your due diligence – and then some – during the hiring process. I get what you’re saying, though. It’s kind of a gamble anytime you hire someone. But if you do your job during the hiring process, I’ve found that in most cases it turns into an investment rather than a gamble. Even then, some investments are better than others.

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You need someone who really cares about your cause and is really gifted when it comes to physically, mentally and spiritually involving people in the community. In a sense, a development person is kind of like a salesperson. A good one is worth their weight in gold, while a bad one will only cost you a ridiculous amount of time and money, while potentially tarnishing your good name.

Look for the best of the best, and don’t rely on résumés to tell you the whole story. At my office, we always have numerous interviews, and the process can go on for months. We’re also okay with not hiring someone and putting the position on hold for a while if we can’t find the person who is an exact fit professionally and personally.

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Community Snapshots

Swanville Elementary October Caught Being Good. Pictured are (front, from left) Isaac Gapinski, Beau Thieschafer, Chloe Geschwill, Delaney Chuba, Cullen Lundeen, Skyler Landowski, Ethan Wimmer; (middle) Matea Allen, Ally Rahn, Asher Johnson, Connor Gerads, Cristian Ledesma, Jaiden Nielsen, Ayla Sandelin, Hannah Johnson; (back) Stella Hagen, Josie Larum, Lucas Harrison, Madison Kottschade-Ehrenberg, Travis Bellefeuille, Lexi Hanson, Jasmine Johnson, Morgan Bellefeuille, Tyler Czech, and Grace VanHeel.

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On October 31, the Upsala National Honor Society and some members of the Upsala Student Council held a “We Scare Hunger” campaign. This campaign involved trick-or-treating for food donations for the Morrison County Food Shelf. They collected over 355 items. Students pictured (from left) Kyle Lange, Joshua Schlumpberger, Benjamin Blonigen (sitting), Ethan McCoy, Parker Barth, Rachel Prom, Stefani Pohlmann, Kendra Lange, Kiley Smieja (sitting), and McKenzie Barth. Submitted by Curtis Robertson.

6th grader Brooklyn Bense was awarded a Superior Performer Medal by Nick Klug, Upsala Area School’s Dean of Students. Brooklyn’s big accomplishment was typing 73 wpm and is pushing for higher! Mr. Drill’s Language Arts class at Upsala started the challenge to hit 70 wpm. Brooklyn now has become the third girl to attain this goal! Submitted by Jim Drill.

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Hometown News • Thursday, November 12, 2015 • Page 7

Birth Announcements

Minnesota Through The Lens:

Submitted by: Karen Koshenina

Avlie Kay Douvier

Evan Douvier and Trista Mielke of Albany are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Avlie Kay Douvier, born November 2, 2015 at 7:43 a.m. at the CentraCare HealthMelrose.

Avlie weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 21 inches in length.

Welcoming Avlie home is her big sister: Emeri, 11 months.

Grandparents are Julie Klaphake, Carla Douvier and Dean Mielke. Great grandparents are Bill and Sharon Fruechte, Allen and Renee Douvier, James Gerads Sr. and Lois Mielke.

Sophia Betty Lois Raile

Jessie Raile and Kayla Johnson of Swanville are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Sophia Betty Lois Raile, born Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 8:18 a.m. at CentraCare Health-Long Prairie.

Sophia weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce.

Grandparents are Lois and Tony Raile and LaRae and Wade Johnson.

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On November 1, the Upsala National Honor Society held their fall induction ceremony. There were six new inductees this year: Kendra Lange, Ethan McCoy, Kiley Smieja, Parker Barth, Joshua Schlumpberger, and Stefani Pohlmann. The returning NHS members also participated in the ceremony.

These members include president McKenzie Barth, vice president Kyle Lange, secretary Rachel Prom, and treasurer Ben Blonigen. Students pictured (from left) Parker Barth, Kendra Lange, Kyle Lange, Ethan McCoy, Rachel Prom, Stefani Pohlmann, Joshua Schlumpberger, Benjamin Blonigen, Kiley Smieja, and McKenzie Barth. Submitted by Curtis Robertson.

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Sudoku

Word Search Answers from November 5

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

Thought for the week:

I divide all readers into two classes: those who read to remember and those who read to forget.

-William Lyon Phelps

Few of us ever stop to think about the fact that the continents on planet Earth are actually afloat. Geologists have discovered that the continents continue to change their shape and form by moving plates. Volcanoes are the earth’s “heating and air-conditioning vents” that are arranged around the plates that allow them to “exhale” when the heat and pressure build. We live on a dynamic planet that constantly expands and contracts, moves and reshapes itself.

God, our Creator, did not “begin” something and then turn it “loose” to go its own way. The universe, in all of its many intricacies, reflects purpose and meaning, design and direction. If, as

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the geologists have proven, the earth is moving and changing and not in a fixed position, where can we find security and stake out a place where we will be safe from all of the “turbulence” of life?

Scripture always has the answer for life’s essential questions and concerns.

Psalm 46 begins with the statement that “God is our refuge, our strength and our help.” That verse is followed by another statement that gives us the assurance that “we need not fear, though the earth gives way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea!” In these two verses we are given God’s answer for life’s never ending uncertainties. When we face times of insecurity and instability “we do not need to fear” because our God Who created it all is in all and working out His plan for our lives.

The essential fact, however, is that we must have faith and hope. We must have unquestioning faith in our God Who created and now sustains the universe and everything and everyone in it and on it and hope in Him who does all things well.

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Swanville Sr. High Student of the Month Senior Sam Mettler has been chosen as the October Swanville Student of the Month for grades 10-12. He is the son of Randall and Margaret Mettler.

Pam Czech, Social Studies instructor shares, “Sam is a wonderful choice for student of the month. Sam’s academic background speaks for itself. He is a highly motivated and ambitious student who is destined for success. Sam is very easy-going and always willing to listen and help others. His excellence extends beyond the classroom as he is involved in sports and his church. He has learned valuable time management, leadership, and communication skills that will follow him throughout life. I am confident that Sam will continue to succeed in his studies. He offers a unique personality and a strong motivation to learn.”

Sam has many hobbies including playing all sports, but particularly basketball. He also enjoys hanging out with friends and spending time with family.

His future plans are to attend North Dakota State University, focusing on journalism.

His school activities are many and varied. He has been in basketball since sixth grade and track and field since seventh grade. He played football all years except for his junior year. He has been on student council for four years and is a two-year member of the National Honor Society. He has participated in speech and theatre since seventh grade. Sam has been a band member since seventh grade.

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Hometown News • Thursday, November 12, 2015 • Page 9

Local Municipality Minutes Upsala City November 2, 2015 These minutes are not approved.

Call to Order/Attendance: The City Council meeting was called to order at Upsala City Hall by Mayor Rollie Johnson at 7:00 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was said.

On roll call members present were: Mayor Rollie Johnson, Joan Olson, Brian Lange, Dennis Westrich, and Robert Maciej.

People present: Tyler Ohmann, MC Record; Elmdale Board members Ken Abrahamson, Jerry Theisen, Walt Beneke and Clerk Neil Frieler; Frank Koopmeiners, Upsala Public Works; and Michelle Stevens, Clerk/Treasurer.

Minutes: Maciej moved to approve minutes from October 5, 2015 City Council Meeting, 2nd

by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.

Added agenda items: Maciej moved to accept the agenda adding Liquor Licenses under new business, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.

Presentation, Citizen Appeals: Elmdale Township: Elmdale Board members presented their bill for grading and plowing and maintaining some of the City’s roads at cost of $5,106.00 for the 2014-2015 year. The City’s bill to the Township for plowing and salt/ sand is $3,205.00; the difference being $1,901.

Olson made a motion to pay the bill from Elmdale Township in the amount of $5,06.00 2nd by Westrich. Motion carried unanimously.

The township will continue their maintenance plan with the City of Upsala as in the past and will bill the city on a monthly basis from here on out.

UBA will be attending a future Council meeting after the beginning of the year.

Department Reports: Maintenance Report: Frank Koopmeiners reported the pit-less unit will be installed next week by Thien Well.

The ponds will be discharged this week.

Hydrants were flushed using approximately 75,000 gallons of water.

Finished jetting the sewer lines and cleaned the main lift station.

The snow plow truck without the plow attached does fit in the fire hall but is tight.

Holiday lights will be put up and turned on the 21st of November, and left on until February 1st.

Koopmeiners reviewed the quote for a VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) at a cost of $3495.00 including materials to wire a transducer in existing water pipeline to control the water pressure automatically.

Koopmeiners review the bid for a 4’x6’ window for the council chambers. Olson made a motion to purchase a Thermo-Tech window from Reis Lumber at an estimated cost of $945.00 installed, 2nd by Maciej. Motion carried unanimously.

Koopmeiners and Council Members also discussed the needed space for the snow plow along with salt/sand storage.

• Fire Department Report: Brian Lange reported the water truck will be here in a couple of weeks.

There are new remotes for the garage door openers.

Jay Baggenstoss, Jeff Czech, Brian Lange and Steve Hanson extended a thank you to the City to allow the Fire Department to take a rig up to the funeral for Deputy Sandberg from Aitkin.

The department was denied on the FEMA grant for both the fire truck and the turnout gear.

City Office Report: Michelle Stevens asked to add the assessment of overdue utilities to the Special Meeting Agenda on November 16th.

Lange moved to add the special assessment of utilities onto property taxes to the November 16th Special Meeting, 2nd by Olson. Motion carried unanimously.

Planning Commission: No meeting was held.

UCDC: Joan Olson presented the regular October 20th meeting minutes of the Upsala Community Development Committee; the next meeting will beat 7:00 p.m., January 19, 2016 at City Hall.

Recreation Board: Rollie Johnson reviewed the October 27th minutes from the Recreation Board meeting.

Unfinished Business: Barn, hen house and granary razing. Dennis Westrich reported he did not get any more quotes. Johnson will look for another quote.

MN Transportation System Stakeholders Meeting in Brainerd.

No council members will be attending the meeting.

New Business: Dog Ordinance: Residences have complained about dogs running at large and damaging others’ property; owners are not cleaning up after their dogs.

The council is looking to see owners leashing their dogs when they are outside.

Snow Removal Agreement on Trunk Highways: Westrich stated he will take care of the agreement with MNDOT to provide hauling and disposal of snow along Highway 238.

Region 5 Elected Officials Summit: Olson and Johnson expressed interest in attending the Region 5 Elected Officials Summit in Staples on Dec. 10th.

Liquor Licenses: Lange moved to approve the On/Off Sale and Sunday Liquor License for Time Out Bar and Grill for January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 pending the receipt of their Liquor Liability Insurance, 2nd by Maciej.

Motion carried unanimously.

Lange moved to approve the On/Off Sale and Sunday Liquor License for Bullfrogs Bar and Grill for January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 pending the receipt of their Liquor Liability Insurance, 2nd by Westrich. Motion carried unanimously.

Westrich moved to approve the On Sale for the Upsala Bluejays Amateur Baseball Team - UBA for January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 pending the receipt of their Liquor Liability Insurance and a check for $25.00, 2nd by Maciej.

Motion carried unanimously.

Financial: Maciej moved to approve the checks vouchers # 16695 - #16989, 2nd by Westrich. Motion carried unanimously.

Updates/FYI: None.

Adjourn: Olson moved to adjourn at 8:30 p.m., 2nd by Maciej.

Motion carried unanimously.

Michelle Stevens, Clerk/Treasurer Grey Eagle Township November 2, 2015 These minutes are not approved.

Call to Order: Ron Frericks called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was recited.

Members Present: Ron Frericks, Ray Bense, Mike Rohe & Mary Ann Primus.

Agenda Approval: A preliminary agenda was presented. Ron asked if there were any additions to the agenda. Mary Ann asked to add discussion on purchasing a camera for the Township. Mike made the motion to accept the agenda with that addition. Ray made the second.

All in favor. Motion carried.

Approval of Minutes: The clerk provided copies of the October 5, 2015 minutes to the board.

Ray made the motion to approve the minutes as written. Mike made the second, all in favor. Minutes approved.

Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for October. Claims list included 8 claims numbered 2867 thru 2874 for a total of $2,474.82. These claims included Herdering Inc. for blading, and 2015 beach maintenance. Ray made the motion to approve the claims; Mike made the second, Motion carried unanimously. Mail included a letter from SWCD, Region 5 Development Commission and some advertising. The letter from SWCD was to ask the Township for feedback on how to better implement the County’s Buffer Initiative. After review and discussion, the Board felt the township would be able to assist the SWCD but would like to leave enforcement up to them.

A request was made by a property owner on Chippewa Rd. to have the Township look into the culvert concerns and also to consider tar for this road due to the high traffic volume. Ray will check into the culvert situation.

A Certificate of Renewal was received for a Township CD due to renew on 11/09/2015. Ron made the motion to renew. Mike made the second. All in favor. Motion passed.

The 2015 Fire Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 17th at 7:00 p.m., at the Fire Department meeting room.

Road and Bridge Report: Ray reported the 116th St. project was completed. The landowners were present and Erv H. presented before and after photos. Ray reported on brush being dumped along the road ROW along with leaves this fall.

Residents are reminded that it is illegal to dump anything in the Road Right of Way. A property owner had called to see if the Township would extend the dead end road (321st).

After some discussion, the Board concluded the Township can not build the road, but if it were brought up to Township specification, the Township may take over the maintenance, although that may not be likely in this case as the property is not landlocked. Discussion then turned to the Stearns Line Road.

Which township takes care of the brushing and mowing on a shared road and whether something should be in writing. Mary Ann will send a letter to Millwood Township to see if an agreement can be drawn up.

Ray made a motion to purchase a camera for Township use, with a $150 budget. Ron made the second.

All in favor. Motion carried.

Erv H. still has a few projects to complete 341st, Stearns line Road and Bur Oak Trl. Only one bid was received for the snow removal, Mike made the motion to approve the bid from Erv H. for snow removal and salt sand mix for the 2015-2016 season. Ray made the second. Motion carried.

Additional agenda items: A letter was received about a class action settlement regarding Download Insurance. Mary Ann will check with our computer tech to see if the Township needs to reply.

Public Comment: A property owner was present to ask what can be done to improve the condition of Angler Trail and how to better handle the water run-off. Erv H. will touch up with some gravel for now and the Board will check this out during their spring road check.

Adjournment: Motion by Mike to adjourn the meeting. Ron made the second. Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.

Mary Ann Primus Clerk/Treasurer

Swanville City October 6, 2015 Public Hearing held October 6, 2015 to present to the public amendments to the Planning & Zoning Ordinance. Members present: Jim Molitor, Jay Bartkowicz, Norm Carlson and Tony Maciej.

Absent: Mayor Lange, previously known as Mayor Peterson.

Jim Molitor as acting Mayor opened the hearing at 6:45 p.m. No one requested a copy of the amendments to the P&Z Ordinances and no residents were present. Council looked over the amendments and discussed them. Acting Mayor Molitor then closed the public hearing.

Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, October 6, 2015. The meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Jay Bartkowicz, Norm Carlson, Tony Maciej, and Jim Molitor as acting mayor. Absent: Mayor Lange. Also present: Lonny Hutchins.

Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held Tuesday, September 8, 2015, were reviewed.

A motion was made by Jay Bartkowicz to approve the minutes as

printed. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The treasures report was given.

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

City maintenance man, Lonny reported the jetting of the sewer lines is finished. There were a couple of spots where there were problem areas and a couple of spots with tree roots in the lines. Lonny will be getting a video of the televised lines and a print out to keep on file.

The planning & zoning ordinance amendments were revisited.

After discussion, Jay Bartkowicz made a motion to accept the amendments to the planning and zoning ordinance. Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members present voted in favor, motion carried.

Snow removal on DeGraff Avenue was discussed. After discussion, Tony Maciej made a motion to have no parking signs put up on DeGraff Avenue from Second Street to Fourth Street for the months of November through April from 11 p.m.-7 a.m. Violators will be towed.

Jay Bartkowicz seconded the motion. All members present voted in favor, motion carried.

Delinquent utility bills were looked at. Letters will be sent to 90 days overdue utility bills.

There was discussion about dogs running around within the city limits. Council members have been receiving calls about two specific dogs. A letter will be sent to the owner. If no action is taken by the owner the dogs will go to the humane society.

The following claims were presented for payment. Members of the council were furnished with a listing, Jay Bartkowicz a motion to approve the claims. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The next regular monthly meeting will be held Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., because of Election Day on Tuesday.

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

Meeting adjourned 7:41 p.m.

Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/ Treasurer

Swanville Jr. High Student of the Month Freshman Mackenzie Feuling has been chosen as the October Swanville Student of the Month for grades 7-9. Mackenzie is the daughter of Matt and Lisa Hagstrom.

Mackenzie is very active in school activities, participating in volleyball, basketball and softball since seventh grade. She is also a member of the student council. She was in band for two years and plans to participate in speech this winter. This is the second time Mackenzie has been awarded student of the month. She is consistently on the “A” Honor Roll.

“Mackenzie is such a wonderful student to have in class,” shares Tom Bzdok Social Studies teacher. He adds, “She comes in everyday with a cheerful attitude and her personality is so upbeat and energetic. She is a very mature young lady who never complains or makes excuses when things do not go as planned. Mackenzie is well liked by her classmates, is kind to everyone she meets, and is able to remove herself from negative distractions around her.

Mackenzie is the type of student who will make the right decisions in life, and is sure to put a smile on everyone’s face.

Congratulations Mackenzie!”

Mackenzie enjoys playing sports, spending time with family and friends.

She also loves to baby sit and to go hunting. Outside of school Mackenzie helps at her church during holidays and holds down a part-time job.

Char Bzdok, Science teacher adds, “Mackenzie is very deserving of this award! I have had the wonderful oppor24 Hour Service

tunity of teaching and coaching Mackenzie the last couple years. In this time, she has shown many leadership abilities. Both in and outside the classroom Mackenzie “goes the extra mile.” I see this on the volleyball court as well as on her science studies. She is the type of young lady that strives to do her best and is truly admired by her peers. She has a great personality and is so much fun to be around.

Mackenzie’s future plans include becoming a high school social studies teacher. She would like to other students to know “Listen to your teachers, they know what’s best for you. Make sure you always give a 110%.”

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Father Daughter Ball to be held Feb. 28

Letter to the Editor

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MNSure and Indifferent Lawmakers are Fleecing Minnesotans

By State Representative Greg Davids Remember when Tom Brokaw used to host a five-minute news segment called the “Fleecing of America?”

Well, we could do a week-long miniseries on the thousands of residents who are now being fleeced thanks to Obamacare, MNsure, and stubborn St. Paul liberals who are content to twiddle their thumbs while ignoring the latest unaffordable health insurance carnage.

According to Minnesota Commerce Department data, the average family buying health insurance on its own will see premiums increase by 41 percent next year. This is on top of double digit average increases in each of the past two years. In large part we have Obamacare to thank for these massive price hikes.

MNsure was the crowning achievement of one-party Democratic rule in Minnesota. It was passed with zero Republican votes because Republicans immediately recognized that it was an overpriced bureaucracy built to fail hardworking Minnesotans seeking to purchase health insurance or face huge IRS penalties.

As I continue to hear from area residents, the failure has clearly begun.

In the southeastern Minnesota district I represent - where premiums cost two to three times as much when compared to other parts of this state - I have received countless phone calls from residents who are legitimately in a panic wondering how they are going to pay for what is supposed to be “affordable” health insurance.

Some examples: a 64-year-old woman’s premium has jumped to $1261 per month; a 62-year-old farmer has seen his premium rise from $500 to $800; and a farm family with two thirty-year-olds and two young children is now facing a $900 to $1600 per month increase.

That’s real money folks; money they can’t afford to throw away due to a costly mistake leveled on them by Governor Dayton and legislative Democrats.

And like the vast majority of Minnesotans without employer-based or public insurance, these folks won’t see a finan-

cial break through federal tax credits.

Going without insurance isn’t an option because that means they’re breaking the law, so these residents are now going to lose thousands of dollars with no relief in sight thanks to Obamacare mandates and the lack of choice on MNsure.

During the 2016 session, our top legislative priority must center on rectifying this health insurance conundrum, and our first step needs to be getting MNsure out of the commercial insurance market.

Democrats promised us 413,000 MNsure enrollees. We’ve seen 50,000.

To date Minnesota has spent $200 million on a program that has under-delivered. By law we’ll continue wasting millions on MNsure every year it remains allegedly functional.

We can’t do anything about Obamacare as it is the federal law of the land.

But the state controls whether it continues to pour tens of millions more into MNsure or cut bait and build something that works. With a federal website that does exactly the same thing as MNsure there’s no reason to continue this charade. According to Governor Dayton’s own estimates, this move would save us $17 million over the next three years.

Then we need to approve a proposal that would improve transparency and lower rates by increasing health insurance access and competition. MNsure’s interim chief executive Allison O’Toole recently said that if Minnesotans want to save money on health insurance premiums going forward “they’ve got to get off the couch” and shop for better prices.

So what do you do in southeastern Minnesota when there’s currently only one legitimate choice? The answer is simple: allow more choices with better options through greater competition for your health insurance business.

Our friends across the aisle need to finally recognize MNsure’s failure and act on behalf of financially-strapped Minnesotans. They helped create a false health care crisis in this state and in doing so, destroyed what was one of the best health insurance systems in the nation. Now, our residents are paying the price.

It’s time for MNsure apologists to admit their mistake and help Minnesota move on, while beginning to work on a bipartisan affordable health insurance pact that will actually help - not fleece - our residents.

State Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) is co-chair of the MNsure Legislative Oversight Committee.

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Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larsen attending the Father Daughter Ball in 2013 with his three daughters Abby, Ellie and Izzy Larsen.

Targeting fathers and welcoming daughters of any age, for The Father Daughter Ball on Sunday, February 28 from 4-8:00 p.m. at the Falls Ballroom in Little Falls. The Father Daughter Ball is a memorable evening celebrating the unique and important relationship between dads and their girls.

“Evidence is showing that the stronger the relationship between fathers and daughters, the less chance girls are likely to engage in risky behaviors as they mature” said Mark Whittington, father of 18-year old Victoria. “I believe now is the time for dads to step up and set the standard of righteousness and to support our daughters as they develop healthy relationships.”

Whittington expressed interest in helping plan the Father Daughter Ball when he learned that a small group of “concerned moms” from churches in the area were trying to decide if the event was something that would even interest fathers. “We (the moms) wanted to do something,” said Kate Bjorge, member of the Father Daughter Ball planning team. “It can be troubling to see our daughters struggling with the influences of modern culture. It’s somewhat common for moms to want to connect with their daughters, but it’s very powerful and impactful to the relationship when a girl can really share her heart with her father.”

The Father Daughter Ball is a formal evening of fine dining, music, dancing, photographs, flowers and a ceremony calling fathers to sign a covenant on behalf of their daughter(s) promising to “live as a man of integrity before God and protect the heart of (my) daughter(s).” Likewise, daughters are invited to participate in a special prayer with their father designed to strengthen the bond of their relationship and to ask God’s blessing upon her life. In past events, there were fathers who brought infants as well as one father in his late eighties who brought his daughter who was in her sixties, as well as all the ages in between. There have also been uncles, siblings, and even friends who have brought young ladies to the event who may not have a father involved in her life for a variety of reasons.

Tickets can be purchased by mail or online at the following website: http:/ faithlutheranlittlefalls.org. Tickets can also be purchased at Faith Lutheran Church (behind Tractor Supply Co.) on 18th Street in Little Falls (Sunday Friday before 12:00 p.m.). There are no ticket sales beyond February 20 or at the door. Seating is limited.

To learn more about the event, find out how to get a promotion packet or to volunteer, contact Kate Bjorge 320-6320748.

St. Cloud Hospital Lights Up Dec. 3 The 27th annual Festival of Lights is from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, in front of St. Cloud Hospital, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to donate to the Food Shelf.

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Help Yard Trees Survive the Winter The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources recommends taking steps to help yard trees survive the winter.

“Make sure your trees are healthy when winter arrives by taking action now,” said Jennifer Teegarden, DNR forestry outreach specialist. “When conditions are dry, soak the soil around your tree weekly with water until the ground freezes to prevent the tree’s branch tips from drying out.”

Teegarden also suggests the following: • Wrap the trunk of young, thinbarked trees such as maple and honeylocust with commercial tree wrap or plastic tree guards to prevent frost cracks. Trunks can heat up in the sun and quickly freeze when temperatures drop, causing the bark to crack. Remove wrap or guard in the spring.

• Remove tall grass around the tree’s trunk to discourage rodents from feeding on bark.

• Rake and remove fallen leaves and needles to reduce fungal diseases that can infect new growth the following year.

• Protect the roots of newly planted trees from freezing by spreading a 2- to 4-inch layer of mulch around the tree’s trunk, keeping the mulch off the trunk.

• Wrap burlap around small coniferous trees to protect the needles from drying out when exposed to the sun, wind and road salt spray.

• Prune trees to remove multiple stems and weak branches that can fail during a heavy snow or ice storm. Contact a certified arborist for help or to answer questions.

Trees that are suited for local growing conditions have a better chance of surviving the winter. Consider this in the spring when selecting trees to plant.

Visit the DNR’s Tree Planting and Care Web page at http://www.mndnr. gov/treecare/caring-pruning.html for more information.

Dry Venison Jerky Safely

By Deb Botzek-Linn, U of M Extension Venison jerky is an easy to make flavorful snack. Remember when processing any meat, food safety must be at the forefront. In recent years, illnesses due to Salmonella and E. coli O157:H7 from homemade jerky have raised questions about the safety of traditional drying methods.

It is important that the meat strips reach a sufficient temperature in the drying process to kill harmful pathogens that may cause foodborne illness. A food dehydrator, or your oven, should maintain a temperature of at least 145°-155°F for 4-6 hours when drying meat. But, to ensure the meat strips reach a temperature where pathogens are destroyed, the University of Wisconsin recommends heating the jerky (after drying) in a preheated 275°F oven for 10 minutes. This method, as a final step in the drying process, achieves an extra margin of safety and produces a quality jerky product.

Take time to check the temperature of your dehydrator before drying.

Place the metal stem of a dial thermometer between 2 trays so you can read the dial outside the dehydrator.

Turn on the dehydrator and allow the temperature to stabilize. Adjust the thermostat to reach current research temperature recommendations of 145°F or above.

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Albany Library • 320-845-4843 Preschool Storytime: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 10:30-11:15 a.m. for ages 2-5.

Preschool Storytime includes stories, songs and a craft. The attendance limit is 20, and pre-registration is suggested.

Make and Take Fall Crafts: Monday, Nov. 23, from 12-7 p.m. for all ages. Supplies for a number of fall crafts projects will be available.

Upsala Library • 320-573-4282 Young Adult Book Club: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 3:30-5 p.m. in the Cardinal Media Center at Upsala Area Schools.

Snacks and opinions will be shared. This book group meets the third Tuesday of every month.

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Between the Covers: Monday, Nov. 23, 7-8 p.m. for adults. Booklovers are invited to join Upsala’s book club. Check at the library desk to get a copy of the book and additional information, then attend the meeting for conversation and coffee.

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A MILITARY HEART -By Heather Spears Kallus

A military heart is unique, it must be true, The blood that pulses deep within is red, white, and blue.

Its love is like a fire that grows when it is shared, For complete and total strangers, they have truly cared.

All heroes past and present, at war and at peace, My admiration for you all will never ever cease.

Veterans who went by choice or those who had been drafted, I feel that God took extra care with certain hearts He crafted.

He had to make them strong and brave, but tender all the same, He knit them in their mother’s womb and knew them each by name.

It would take a special heart to leave loved ones behind, To kiss and hug good-bye with Old Glory on their mind.

The countless sacrifice they made for freedoms we enjoy, For every man, every woman, every girl, and every boy.

For those who have such passion for our great U.S. of A, Who’ll stand for life and liberty, so we can speak and pray.

If you see a warrior, please give them all our love, For the heart that beats

within them is a gift from God above.

We’re thankful, oh so thankful, for that heart we have admired, For giving so unselfishly, although it may be tired.

We’d never know of its fatigue - it’s hidden way inside, For that heart is full of love, as deep as it is wide.

On Veterans Day and all the days that come before and after, We thank you for allowing us a life of hope and laughter.

To wake each day knowing what you must have seen and heard, It’s hard to find the thoughts to share - there isn’t just one word.

What can we say? What should we say? A debt we just cannot repay.

I think I’ll just say thank you from the bottom of my heart, I’ll pray for you - thank God for you. That’s certainly a start.

I’ll do my best to wake each day full of gratitude, I’ll make a daily effort with a thankful attitude.

I’ll live to nurture peace - I’ll try to do my part, And I’ll thank the Lord everyday - for your military heart.

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