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Harvey Mackay Obituary: Popp Saralee Perel Local Municipality Minutes

Grey Eagle Township, Upsala City

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Every Business Plays ‘Money Ball’ -By Harvey Mackay

Art imitates life. That statement is so true in what I consider to be one of the best movies of the year,Moneyball, based on the true story of Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane.

You don’t have to be a baseball fan to learn monumental lessons from this film.

Billy Beane (Brad Pitt) meets a nerdy Ivy League economics graduate, Peter Brand (Jonah Hill), who rates players through analytics and statistical probabilities. Do they get on base? Yes. Then it doesn’t matter if they can’t hit.

Brand’s charts and graphs confuse and confound the team’s scouts and coaches, but Beane buys into the system He’s frustrated by always losing his best players to clubs with big payrolls, knowing he can’t compete with big contracts.

He takes a giant leap of faith and follows Brand’s formula, making hiring decisions in a totally unorthodox manner.

Rather than folBilly Bean low the scouts’ assessments, he approaches the players’ potential in a more statistical and objective fashion. That allows him to look at

players who the scouts deemed washed up or headed to the minor leagues.

When the team of no-names and hasbeens has a rough start, the coaches and scouts feel vindicated. But then the team goes on a record-breaking 20-game winning streak. Who’s laughing now?

Billy Beane and Peter Brand demonstrated remarkably creative thinking in solving a problem that seemed not to have any likely positive outcome.

Which strategy usually wins: “We’ve always done it this way” or “Think outside the box”?

Gerhard Gschwandter, publisher of Selling Powermagazine, wrote: “I can easily see Brad Pitt in the role of a sales manager who has lost three of his top producers to the competition. It is not a big stretch to imagine Peter Brand as the new sales operations manager who teaches his boss how to match salespeople’s talents to their specific job requirements. The sales operations manager is the science nerd who knows which tools can fix the sales manager’s problems.

“Once the sales manager shifts the focus from chasing superstars to creating [an] organization that aligns people, process and technology, the outcome can be as spectacular as the Oakland A’s recordbreaking winning streak.”

When an organization has spectacular challenges, like an inadequate budget, creative thinking and bold actions are frightening and daunting to the most unflappable managers. But you can’t afford to do things the ways you’ve always done them. If that had worked, you wouldn’t have all those challenges, would you?

Great ideas don’t always arrive like a bolt of lightning. Creative thinking thrives in the proper environment. When

you think you are out of ideas, you have to find a way to manufacture creativity. It’s not as difficult as it sounds. Ask yourself -- or your committee -- these questions: • What would happen if we tried (fill in the blank)? Would the company fall apart? Or would that open new paths?

• Is there another way to do what

we’ve always done? Are our competitors/friends/other businesses doing something that we could adapt to our needs?

• Why have we always done it this way? Has anyone tried anything else?

• What’s the craziest way we could proceed? Might that be worth considering?

• What’s the worst way we could proceed? Are we sure it wouldn’t work?

• If solving this problem were a matter of life and death, what would we do?

• What three changes would make this idea better? Or worse?

• Can we re-examine all our brainstorming notions and find a reasonable yet novel way to move forward?

Bear in mind that idea people are not always execution pros. Let everyone have a chance to contribute. Use every resource you have available.

Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

Upcoming Events 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 7.

• Albany Legion Turkey Party starting at 6:00 p.m.

NOVEMBER 20 • Holiday Expo & Craft Fair from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Melrose American Legion. See ad on page 12.

• Knudtson Family Bluegrass Gospel Concert at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Upsala.

• 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 1 • St. Rosa Jaycees Blood Drive from 2-7 p.m. at the St. Rose of Lima Church basement.

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.

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

Temperatures Date

11/9 11/10 11/11 11/12 11/13 11/14 11/15

High 40 37 52 59 41 47 43

Low 25 27 31 30 30 24 27

Friday

Partly cloudy.

High: 41 Low: 19

Weekend Weather Saturday

Snow.

High: 34 Low: 13

Sunday

Partly cloudy.

High: 22 Low: 7

Hometown News • Thursday, November 17, 2011 • Page 3

Engagement

Anniversary Open House Nicole Schulte and Josh Brusven

Linus and JoAnne Roerick

John and Jean Schulte of Burtrum, MN announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole Schulte, to Josh Brusven, son of Milo and Brenda Brusven of Hanley Falls, MN. Nicole is a graduate of Upsala High School and of Southwest Minnesota State University. She is employed at Project Turnabout as a Counselor.

Josh is a graduate of Lakeview High School and of Southwest Minnesota State University. He is employed at Centrol as a Crop Consultant.

A Dec. 3, 2011, wedding is being planned in Granite Falls, MN.

Harvey Mackay continued from page 2 Big problems need big solutions.

Big solutions involve big risks. Remember too, that not addressing big problems involves even bigger risks. If you’re meeting resistance in taking a risk, rename it: meeting a challenge, changing course or new strategy. But find a way to tackle the problem.

Billy Beane understood that his options were not well served by conventional wisdom. How often have we seen extraordinarily talented athletes perform less extraordinarily than we expected -- and then watched the minor leaguers knock it out of the park?

Mackay’s Moral: If you hit enough singles, sooner or later you are going to

Linus and JoAnne Roerick of Grey Eagle will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, November 19, 2011.

An open house will be held at Schifflers Liquor in St. Anthony from 1-5 p.m.

Hosting the event will be their children and their spouses.

All friends, relatives and neighbors are cordially invited.

No cards have been sent.

100th Birthday Open House

win big.

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.”

John “Jack” Rose

John “Jack” Rose would like to invite you to help him celebrate his 100th birthday.

An open house will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2011 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center.

Jack requests no gifts please.

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Obituary Elmer L. Popp

The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Elmer L. Popp, age 85, of Holdingford, was held, Saturday November 12, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Opole. Fr. Ken Popp officiated, burial followed in the parish cemetery. Elmer died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 9, 2011.

Elmer was born August 11, 1926 in Rice. He served in the U.S. Merchant Marine during WWII. After the war, he returned to Rice, where he met Bernadine Grebinoski at Bienick’s Grocery. He and Bernadine were married on June 5, 1951 in Opole. The couple moved to their farm near Buckman where they lived for 15 years, moving back to the Opole area in 1966. After retiring from farming, Elmer worked for Prairie Farms Potato Harvest, Klaphake Fertilizer and he

enjoyed his yard care business. He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church and the Rice American Legion. Elmer enjoyed family, friends, bingo, cards and gardening.

Elmer is survived by his children; Diane (Fritz) Yamry, Nevis; Roger (Gail) Popp, Holdingford; Jim (Sharon) Popp, Pierz; Denae (Pete) Hlebain, St. Stephen; Kimberly Popp (John Macho), Lakeville; and Amy (Ryan) Soltis, St. Cloud. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters; Ernest (Delores) Popp, Rice; Harold (Valarie) Popp, Florida; Robert (Alma) Popp, Rice; Sr. LeRose Popp, OSF, Little Falls; Joanne (Adolph) Zistl, St. Stephen; Johnelle (Doug) Novak, Foley; son-in-law, Bill Iliffe, HI and 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Elmer is preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Rose Popp, his wife Bernadine on November 3, 2009, his daughter, Lisa Iliffe on October 28, 2011, and his brothers and sisters, Roman Popp, Marvin Popp, Wilfred Popp, Arthur Popp, Leo Popp, JR; Leona Kasella; Marion Kasella; Rita Kloss, Coreen Gardner, and Roselyn Huver.

Helping Hands Outreach news

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The Mystery Lunch will be on November 30, leaving the office at 11:00 a.m. Please call our office if you would like to come along.

The Staff of Helping Hands would like to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving. Know that all your hard work and generous support does not go unnoticed. You are all special to us. If you have a need that we can help you with, don’t hesitate to call us. Have a good week and do what you can to stay healthy.

By Linda Breth The Helping Hands Outreach Health Fair on November 10th was attended by about 70 people. They were busy gathering health information, getting manicures and foot rubs, flu shots and blood pressure checks. We had info on Link Line, RSVP, Medicare, yoga and our Matter of Balance Class. The Albany Nursing Home brought their equipment for balance testing which seemed to be a hit. The advice for those who had some balance issues was Exercise.

We do have our fitness class every Wednesday morning at 9:15 a.m. for those who would like to work on their balance as well as our line dancing. This

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Mon.: Burgers $1.50 (5-9 PM) Wed.: Large 2 Topping Pizza $10.50 Thurs.: 5-9 PM Wing Night $3.25/lb.

Senior Dining Menus: November 21 - 25 salad, oatmeal raisin cookie.

Albany THUR., NOV. 24: Closed.

MON., NOV. 21: Beef tips, gravy, egg noodles, green beans, peaches, pudding.

TUE., NOV. 22: Chicken a la king, biscuit, peas/carrots, oranges, applesauce gelatin.

WED., NOV. 23: Hamburger tomato casserole, corn, lettuce salad, oatmeal raisin cookie.

THUR., NOV. 24: Closed.

FRI., NOV. 25: Baked ham, sweet potatoes, vegetable medley, rice pudding. ~ The Lighter Side Menu ~ MON., NOV. 21: BBQ pork sandwich, coleslaw, potato wedges, pudding.

TUE., NOV. 22: Teriyaki beef rice bowl w/Oriental vegetables, mandarin oranges, applesauce gelatin.

WED., NOV. 23: Ham/cheese sandwich, cream of broccoli soup, lettuce

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Albany/Avon Kindergarten Mini Concert to be held December 14 -15 Albany/Avon Kindergarten students will perform a Mini Concert on Wednesday, Dec. 14th and Thursday, Dec. 15th from 11:30-11:50 a.m. at Avon Elementary. They will be performing “The Mit-

ten” and other songs to warm your heart for the holidays.

Please bring one non-perishable item as a donation to our local food shelf, if possible, for admission.

Avon Elementary Holiday Program to be held December 15 Avon Elementary students in grades 1-4 will present their annual holiday program on Thursday, Dec. 15. This year’s theme is “Winter Warmth” with show times at 1:00 and 6:30 p.m. It will

feature the students’ Art and Music to bring warmth to the cold winter season.

Please bring one non-perishable item as a donation to our local food shelf, if possible, for admission.

Snowplow safety appeals to motorists: “Stay Back-Stay Alive” With winter driving season around the corner, all motorists are reminded of the hazardous conditions they will face on the roads when snowplows are present, as the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s new Public Service Announcement demonstrates.

The 30-second PSA features actual radio chatter from snowplow dispatchers, video of snowplows in action and real photos from crashes that result when vehicles and snowplows collide.

“It’s imperative that motorists understand and fully realize the hazards and potential harm that can come from

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following snowplows too closely or otherwise failing to drive for winter conditions,” said MnDOT Commissioner Tom Sorel.

“Snowplows weigh up to 17 times more than a typical car or SUV, and in a vehicle versus snowplow crash the snowplow is going to win,” he added.

The PSA is available in two formats, including full broadcast-quality, on the MnDOT web site: http://www.dot.state. mn.us/workzone/media.html.

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Hometown News • Thursday, November 17, 2011 • Page 5

Odd Couples, Face Lickers and Lunatics

By Saralee Perel Don’t you hate spending this time with couples that bicker?

Our friend came over with her husband.

“Where did you put my glasses, dammit?” she snarled at him. The husband, just as belligerent but quieter, saw that she was wearing them but didn’t answer. He’s an aggressive guy in a passive way. He left the table, but not before knocking the cranberry sauce onto her lap.

Bob and I attract pairs that drive us nuts. Last year, we had dinner with a couple that made constant sexual innuendos. I don’t want to hear about someone’s sex life while I’m sucking in linguini noodles. The husband was pompous and smarmy – always trying to impress us with lofty stuff.

“You’ve read Kafka, of course,” he said.

“Oh yes,” I said. “Didn’t he write, ‘All the Girls in France Never Wear their Underpants’?” Bob elbowed me.

Then he handed the husband a jar of our homemade raspberry jam he had brought as a gift for having us over.

He opened the jar, smelled the jam for a long time and said, “I’d like to smear this on my wife’s face and spend an hour licking it off.” Now, what on earth am I supposed to say to that?

“Great. That’s just why we brought it.

So you could stick your wife’s face in it.”

What I wanted to say was, “I could puke.” Instead I said, “It’s also good on toast.”

When his wife came in, carrying a plate of chilled shrimp, he said, “Ah, my nubile bride.” Never in my whole life have I heard anyone say the word nubile. He opened his mouth. I think she was supposed to put a shrimp in it, but I’m not sure what was on his mind. Bob

and I sat like stick figures, knowing that if either of us so much as glanced at the other, we would have to be carted away from busting our stomachs open with hysterics.

One night we had dinner with a couple that put on their bathrobes and invited us to sleep over. I didn’t get it.

I figured it would be fun to have sodas and cookies at 3 in the morning. Bob got our coats and pulled me out of there.

We used to socialize with a pair that never heard a word we said. They just wanted to spout loudly about whatever this week’s issue was.

“How are you?” the husband would say, not looking at me.

“I broke off my big toe and then I ate it,” I’d say.

“Uh huh. There’s too much development. We don’t need another supermarket in our small town.”

“Last night I set fire to Bob’s face.”

“There’ll be more traffic,” his wife said, shaking her head.

And so I asked Bob. “How come we keep meeting couples that are nuts?”

Local Library Events Melrose Library Holiday Kick-Off Celebration: Friday, Nov. 25, 4-6:00 p.m. for adults, teens and children of all ages. The library will sponsor reindeer rides from Hemker’s Park and Zoo from 4-5:30 p.m. The Slewfoot Family Band will provide holiday bluegrass and folk music in the library from 4-6:00 p.m.

“The Christmas Carol” Guthrie Bus: Thursday, Dec. 1., Leaving the Melrose City Center at 10:00 a.m. for adults and teens 15 and older. Enjoy the performance beginning at 1:00 p.m., and return after the show at approximately 5:30 p.m. You may bring a lunch on the bus or have the option of signing up for a bag lunch from Coborn’s at a cost of $5.50. Sign up at the library. No phone registrations will be accepted. Total participation will be limited to 50. Transportation and cost of the show is free of charge.

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I went pale. “Can it do that?”

Once we had a barbeque. Lick-face lectured the non-listeners about Shakespeare. The non-listeners screamed about airport noise while passive-aggressive man knocked over the red wine. All the while, I kept bugging Bob about the fumes I smelled leaking from our gas grill.

“Now I know why I get involved with flaky people,” I said, with relief, to Bob. “Compared to this group, I look normal.”

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Election Results: The election is over and the LPGE School District is grateful and humbled by the results; this is the topic of this week’s column.

The voters have spoken and overwhelmingly approved the extension of the district’s operating levy; results from the two precincts:

Yes No Long Prairie 594 127 Grey Eagle 101 93 Total 695 220 The approval of the extension will provide one source of stable funding for the District for the next 10 years and the levy itself will not result in an increase in taxes. The dollars generated by the levy are directly linked to student enrollment and as our enrollment declines over the next few years, the total dollars collected will actually decrease in future years.

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Community Snapshots

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St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Upsala will host the Knudtson Family on Sunday evening November 20th at 7 PM in a Bluegrass Gospel Concert. A silent auction and fellowship will follow. Tickets are available at the Parish Office which is located in the church or by calling 320-573-2132. Pictured (from left) Josh, Glory, Naomi, Francis, Hannah, Nate, Chris and Craig Knudtson.

Grey Eagle/Burtrum Lions President Mark Larson and his wife, Sherry have taken the International Lions task of collecting used eye glasses very seriously.

They have already collected over 165 pairs of used glasses in just four months.

They have created new drop off sites, as well as supplying the old sites with new drop-off boxes. The sites are Grey Eagle Community Library, Senior Citizens Center, Annie’s Corner Store, Burtrum Liquor, Shipwrex, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, St. John’s Lutheran Church and the United Methodist Church.

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Some of the “party attendees” at the Grey Eagle Senior Center Halloween Party on Oct. 24th spilled out onto Main Street. Photo submitted by Carol Johnson.

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This class is presented by Dr. Deb Proechel, chiropractic and naturopathic physician. The program is free. Please pre-register by calling 320-836-7150 or 888-827-7859 prior to 10:00 a.m. on the class date.

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The Grey Eagle/Burtrum Lions inducted four new members into the club Monday night. Pictured (from left) Mark Larson- President, Curt Cotton- Zone Chair, Ronald Bruggentheis, Carl Butler-sponsor, Ken Sinclair-sponsor, Shawn Ehlert, LeRoy Theisen and Robert Veldkamp. Photo by Harry Grammond.

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Swanville Area High School October Minnesota Through The Lens: Athletes of the Month

blocks, which come at crucial points in the match, to where we’ve gained back the momentum and have won. It is a privilege to coach Ashley because she is outgoing, determined, and willing to be the best at everything she sets her mind to.” - Coach Kerie Thoima.

“I am pleased to announce Tren Dinius as player of the month for football.

Tren has turned into a two way starter for the Patriots. Tren has had to play slot, wide receiver, and fullback on offense, and linebacker and defensive back on defense, and has performed all these roles very well. Versus Wadena-Deer Creek on week 7, Tren had 137 all purpose yards with 1 rushing touchdown and 1 receiving touchdown. Tren has also started to stand out defensively for the Patriots, finding himself in the top 2 tacklers in the last half of the season.

We look forward to what Tren can bring us in his senior year next year.” - Coach Jay Loven.

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Swanville High School is pleased to announce its October Athletes of the Month. Ashley Peterson, daughter of Mike and Michelle Peterson, is the volleyball Athlete of the Month, and Tren Dinius, son of Janal and Allen Kruzel, is the football Athlete of the Month.

“Ashley Peterson has been selected for the October Athlete of the Month for volleyball. Ashley is a senior middle hitter and right-side hitter for the Bulldog volleyball team. She is also a returning letter winner and starter. She has added great strength to our offense and is a great leader on the court. She is dedicated to her team and is always willing to give 100% in every situation, whether it is at practice or during a game. Ashley has a strong spirit both on and off the court. She pushes herself to do her best.”

“Ashley has had many great games along with a ton of great plays. She is a great blocker and very strong attacker.

She is very good at swinging with both arms. She is leading our team in ace

Christmas at the Mansions in Little Falls Linden Hill is hosting the 5th Annual Christmas at the Mansions November 25th-December 4th from 1-7 p..m. daily at 608 Highland Avenue, Little Falls.

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Christmas Concert to be held in Upsala

Mark your calendar for a special treat on Sunday, December 4 at 2:30 p.m. The Grey Eagle Community Chorus will present their Christmas concert at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Upsala.

This is an outstanding musical group sponsored by the Upsala Ministerial Association. It is a community event offered during Advent to inspire and help all focus on the true meaning of Christmas. The Ministerial Association consists of the pastors of Gethsemane, St. Mary’s, Community Covenant, Community Country and Word of Life churches.

They sponsor community inspirational events and provide crisis support services in the Upsala area.

The concert will offer classical and traditional music. Members of the chorus are residents of Grey Eagle and nearby communities. This group has been offering quality music for singers and listeners for several years. The program is the result of the collaboration of Ron Grove and Bob Kutter. Mr. Grove is the chorus director. As a former music instructor he brings valuable experience to his work with the chorus. Mr. Kutter acts as spokesman, event coordinator and presenter at the concerts. Together they select the music to be performed. The other important member of this team is

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Susan Roe. She is the accomplished accompanist who supports this chorus in addition to musical events within the community. Ms. Roe is organist at Grey Eagle Methodist Church and active in the Long Prairie Chamber Orchestra.

Refreshments will be served at the end of the concert. You will have an opportunity to show your appreciation for the event as a free will offering will be taken. Funds received will go to the chorus for new music and to the “Helping Hands” community fund which the ministers use to assist people in need.

This will be an uplifting musical experience and add to the enjoyment of this Holy season.

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GRRL’s Digital Library provides popular eBooks and eAudiobooks in formats for use with computers and portable devices. Digital resources check out for a limited period, just like printed books. The Digital Library is powered

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“We are delighted that we can provide our digital library services to Kindle users,” said Mic Golden, the library’s collection development coordinator.

Kindle is the most popular e-reader on the market, and Golden anticipates increased use of the Digital Library. “We have a limited budget with which to respond, but we hope to meet increased demand.”

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Children enjoy coming to our Gardens to play “boats.”

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Local Municipality Minutes Grey Eagle Township November 7, 2011 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, John Young, Mary Ann Primus. Bev Eggerth was absent.

Agenda Approval: A preliminary agenda was presented.

Ron asked if there were additions to the agenda. John asked to add a request for a speed limit sign under road and bridge. Ray made the motion to accept the agenda as amended. John made the second. Motion carried.

Approval of Minutes: The clerk provided copies of the October 3, 2011 minutes to the board. John made the motion to approve the minutes as presented. Ray made the second.

Minutes approved.

Zoning Report: As Bev was absent, Mary Ann reported that there had been no new permits, and that Bev had sent the remaining pages of the ordinances.

Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for October. Claims list included 9 claims for a total of $5,260.28.

Ray made a motion to pay the claims as listed, John made the second. Motion carried. Notice of the Fire Board meeting, which will be held on November 22, at 7:00 o’clock, Ray will attend.

Reviewed a letter from Region 5 on a project solicitation notice for Federal Transportation Enhancement Funding. Discussion on whether this could be used to help pay for the use of soybean oil instead of calcium chloride around lakes and streams. John will contact the County Highway Engineer to determine eligibility. Ray and Mary Ann attended the county meeting on the Market Value Credit Elimination. This will mean higher taxes for most property owners, even if property tax levies by local governments do not increase. For properties classed as Agricultural, this affects only the house/garage/one acre portion.

Treasurer’s Report: Mary Ann Primus presented the treasurer’s report as follows: Beginning Balance as of September 30, 2011: $128,399.03; Checks cleared: 17, $23,183.73; Deposits including interest: $2,529.23; Balance as of October 31, 2011: $107,744.53; Outstand-

ing Deposits: 0.00; Outstanding Checks: 0.00; Cash Available: $107,744.53; CD Balance: $41,619.10.

Motion by John to renew CD that matures on 11/09/11, second by Ray. Motion carried.

John made the motion to accept the Treas.Report. Ray made the second. Motion carried.

Road and Bridge Report: John presented the road report.

John stated he had a few calls on blading; however, it has been too dry to blade much this fall.

Breezy Drive- a request was made for a speed limit sign.

John informed the board that a resolution would need to be drawn up and passed by the board before putting up a sign.

Mary Ann and John will work on the wording of the resolution for next month’s meeting.

The maintenance agreement for the shrub planting was reviewed and approved by the board and John will obtain necessary signatures. The weed report was filled out and Mary Ann will return it to the County. Some brush spraying that should have been done will now have to wait until spring.

Additional agenda items: None.

Public Comment: None.

Adjournment: Motion by Ray to adjourn the meeting.

John made the second. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Minutes not approved.

Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/ Treasurer Upsala City November 7, 2011 Members present: Mayor Rollie Johnson, Council Robert Maciej, Joan Olson, Lynn Depa, Brian Lange. Clerk/Treasurer Adrian Welle. The City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm at Upsala City Hall by Mayor Rollie Johnson.

Motion made by Council Member Robert Maciej and seconded by Council Member Joan Olson to accept the minutes from the October 3, 2011 Regular Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Council Member Robert Maciej to accept agenda the agenda with the additions of Deputy Clerk report, park bathrooms, Nathan Hillman. Motion carried unanimously.

Citizen Appeals and Pre-

sentations: Nathan Hillman was present to thank the city council for all of their work and discuss ideas and concerns as they relate to bicycles and city sidewalks.

Hillman asked the council to look into areas for residents to bike. The council sent the topic to the Planning Commission for review.

SEH Engineering: Scott Hedlund and Heidi Pepper were present to discuss SEH Engineering and what they can offer and give to the City of Upsala.

They presented a large amount of statistics and information as it related to grant writing and capital improvements within the city.

Department Reports: Maintenance Report, Frank Koopmeiners: Lift station and pumps have been cleaned.

• Winter Decorations will be up the week after Thanksgiving.

• Presented his job duties.

• Announced that street signs had been replaced around town earlier in the day with the help of STS. • Motion was made by Joan Olson and seconded by councilmember Brian Lange to approve $2000 for the replacement of the water plant furnace. Motion carried unanimously.

• Motion was made by councilmember Brian Lange and seconded by councilmember Robert Maciej to allow Frank to purchase 3 gallons of rust bullet for the city snowplow. Motion carried unanimously.

Fire Department Report, Lange: Minutes from the meeting were presented.

• Informed the council that the Fire Department has applied for a FEMA grant for a new water truck.

• Motion was made by councilmember Robert Maciej and seconded by councilmember Brian Lange to hire Brock Weber as a Fire Fighter. Motion carried unanimously.

Planning Commission, Lange: Minutes.

• UCDC (Depa).

• Did not meet.

• Planning a Tree lighting ceremony for November 26 from 6-7 pm at the Upsala city park.

• Motion made by councilmember Brian Lange and seconded by councilmember Joan Olson to approve a house decorating contest. Motion carried unanimously.

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Motion carried unanimously.

Recreation Board, Johnson: Presented minutes.

Unfinished Business: Tabled approving the Employee Personnel handbook and Employee Job Descriptions.

Motion was made by Councilmember Robert Maciej and seconded by Councilmember Joan Olson to approve the 2012 contract with Dennis Bacon.

Motion carried unanimously Heard the inspection results from the Planning Commission about the height of outside wood burners. Residents were given 2 weeks to comply.

Heard from John Morrison about the boreing that was done at his property and informed council of what he did.

City Clerk Adrian Welle informed the council about the JR Ferche bill and also about the listing for sale 2 city owned properties.

City Clerk Adrian Welle informed the council of his findings on portable toilets at the city park. Cost would be $95 per month for one portable toilet. Council directed City Clerk Adrian Welle to continue to evaluate the costs associated with a remodel.

New Business: Discussion was held on the agreement with the Elmdale Township on the storing of our snow plow. Both the city and the township are evaluating what costs they have.

Clerk presented the council with a list of residents that received letters informing them about certification to their taxes.

Motion was made by councilmember Robert Maciej and seconded by councilmember Brian Lange to change the rate the city bills for snowplowing from $35/hour to $55/hour. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by councilmember Brian Lange and seconded by councilmember Robert Maciej to approve the

2011-2012 snow removal contract with MnDOT. Motion carried unanimously.

Canceled the Truth in Taxation hearing for December 5 at 6:00pm at the city Hall as the city does not need to hold one.

Discussed who is responsible to remove snow around fire hydrants. Clerk was instructed to review city ordinance.

Set the review schedule for November 21 employee reviews for Frank Koopmeiners at 6:30 and Adrian Welle at 7:00 p.m.

Financial Report: Treasurers Report with an October 31st bank balance of $93,144.72 as presented by Treasurer Adrian Welle.

Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Robert Maciej to approve the bills in the amount of $14,876.38 as presented by Treasurer Adrian Welle. Motion

carried unanimously.

Motion was made by councilmember Joan Olson and seconded by councilmember Robert Maciej to renewal a $100,000 CD at Pine Country bank for 1 year and move $80,000 in to a money market account. Motion carried unanimously.

Reminder to residents and council that there will be a Closed council meeting on November 21, 2011 at 6:00pm for employee reviews and to finalize the 2012 budget.

Reminder to residents and council that the next Regular scheduled council meeting will be December 5, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.

Meeting was adjourned at 9:49 pm.

These are unofficial minutes.

Adrian Welle, City Clerk

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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Immanuel Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) Albany Reverend Fred Kutter 23845 Co. Rd 40 • 320-845-2620 Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School & Bible Study 10:35 a.m.

Our Saviors Lutheran Church-ELCA Albany Pastor Bradley Pearson 840 Lake Ave • 320-845-2405 Sunday Worship 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 9:15 a.m. Education Hour.

Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Albany Father Michael Naughton, OSB 151 2nd St S • 320-845-2705 Mon.-Wed. Mass 7:30 a.m. Wed. 9 a.m. HFS. Fri. 7:30 a.m. Sat. 7:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. Sun. 10:30 a.m.

Avon Community Church Pastor Chuck Pelkey 204 Avon Ave. N • 320-356-9001 Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, Avon 320-356-7121 Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 8:00 & 10:30 a.m.

Brighter Days Family Church, Burtrum Pastor Anna Payne 320-285-7262 Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Midweek Service, Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Faith Community Church, Burtrum Pastor Allen Travaille 320-285-3390 • 320-763-4671 Sunday Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Bi-weekly Bible Study.

St. Edward’s Catholic Church, Elmdale Father Michael A. Kellogg 8550 Hwy 238 • 320-573-2975 Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday 7:30 a.m. Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. Thursday 8:00 a.m.

St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church, Bowlus Father Michael A. Kellogg 104 Main St. • 320-584-5313 Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4:30 p.m. Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. Friday Mass 8:00 a.m.

Community Country Church Chaplain Rev. Gregg Valentine Pastor Emeritus Reverend Jesse W. James 3 mi N of Holdingford • 320-573-2968 Sunday School & Adult Bible Study 8:45 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. (nursery available). Wednesday AWANA at 6:30 p.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Freeport Father Roger Klassen 106 3rd Ave NE • 320-836-2143 Sunday Mass 9:15 a.m. Weekday Mass: Wed. & Fri. 8:15 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation 8:00 a.m. or by appt.

Tri-City Christian Center, Freeport Pastor Bob Bernard 338 W Main St • 320-836-2542 Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Sunday evening Worship 7 p.m. (2nd & 4th Sunday). Wednesday Family Night: nursery, graded classes, teen Bible study and Marriage & Family class.

St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Grey Eagle Pastor Ron Tibbetts • Missouri Synod 219 Cedar St • 320-285-2902 Sunday Service 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Communion 1 & 3 Sunday.

St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Grey Eagle Father Ron Dockendorf MN & Bovee Sts • 320-285-2545 Saturday Service 4:30 p.m. Sunday Service 9:00 a.m.

United Methodist Church, Grey Eagle Pastor Gary Taylor 30422 Co Rd 2 • 320-285-8013 Sunday Worship & Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

St. Hedwig’s Catholic Church, Holdingford Father Mark Stang 320-746-2231 Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m.

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St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Holdingford Father Mark Stang 311 River Street • 320-746-2231 Weekday Mass: Tues. 7 p.m., Wed. 8 a.m., Thurs. 8 a.m. Fri. 8 a.m.

St. Mary's Catholic Church, Melrose Father Vincent Lieser 211 S 5th Ave E • 320-256-4207 Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Monday 7:30 a.m. communion service. Tuesday 7:30 p.m. communion service.

Wednesday & Thursday 7:30 a.m. Friday All School Mass 8:30 a.m. www.stmarysofmelrose.com St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Melrose Pastor Kevin Mann 207 E 5th St N • 320-256-3847 Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m.

Immaculate Conception Church, New Munich Father Roger Klassen 106 3rd Ave NE • 320-836-2143 Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. Weekday Mass: Tues. & Thurs. 8:15 a.m. Sacrement of Reconciliation 8:00 a.m. or by appt.

Immaculate Conception Church, St. Anna Father Mark Stang Co Rd 9 • 320-356-7313 Sat. 8:00 p.m.

St. Anthony Catholic Church Father Michael Naughton, OSB 24328 Trobec Street • 320-845-2416 Thurs. Mass 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m.

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Father Michael A. Kellogg 44055 State Hwy 238 • 320-573-2975 Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 7:30 p.m. Saturday Mass 8:00 p.m. Wednesday Mass 8:00 a.m.

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, St. Rosa Father Roger Klassen 28905 Co Rd 17 • 320-836-2537 Saturday Mass 8:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 9 a.m. Weekday Mass: Mon. Thurs. 8:00 a.m.; Fri. 8:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 15 min. before weekday Mass or by appt.

St. John’s Catholic Church, Swanville Father Mark Willenbring Associate Father Ron Dockendorf 22nd 1st St • 320-547-2920 Saturday Service 7:30 p.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (LCMS), Swanville Pastor John O. Grein 505 Berkey Ave • 320-547-2928 Sunday Service 9:00 a.m. Sunday School & Bible Class 10:15 a.m.

Swanville Bible Church Pastor Dave Packo 301 Berkey Ave • 320-547-2916 Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Community Covenant Church, Upsala Pastor Craig Johnson Nathan Hillman, Director of Youth & Family Ministries Main Street • 320-573-2672 Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

Gethsemane Lutheran Church ELCA, Upsala Pastor Trish Jorgenson 418 S Main St • 320-573-2001 Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; Holy Communion every Sunday. Fellowship following worship.

Mt. Olive Evangelical Lutheran Church, Upsala Pastor Fred Kutter 201 Johnson St • 320-573-2630 Sunday Service 8:00 a.m.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Upsala Father Michael. A. Kellogg 402 Main Street • 320-573-2975 Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass 10:00 a.m. Tuesday Mass 7:00 p.m.

Word of Life Free Lutheran Church, Upsala Pastor Jon Benson 3328 1st Ave W • 320-573-4450 Wednesday Kid’s Club, Youth Group & Adult Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

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Clara’s House expands to provide additional services, serve more in need At any given time, nearly 60 kids living in Central Minnesota are in desperate need of help to manage their behavioral health or chemical dependency issues.

To help meet the increased demand for behavioral health and chemical dependency services, St. Cloud Hospital is expanding Clara’s House. Clara’s House is a place devoted to providing individualized and specialized treatment to youth ages 5 to 18 in an atmosphere that is warm, nurturing and supportive of their efforts to regain and maintain health. Each year more than 300 youth find hope and healing at Clara’s House.

Construction has begun to add 9,000-square feet to the existing 14,000 to accommodate more youth in the child, middle school, and adolescent programs. The addition also will provide dedicated space for the therapeutic creative arts program. Art therapy at Clara’s House helps youth express their feelings after experiencing a trauma such as neglect, abuse, loss of a loved one or other devastating events.

“The new space will allow us to give these kids their own area and agespecific programming,” said Theresa Lau, M.D., St. Cloud Hospital child and adolescent psychiatry. “We also will be able to enhance our art, yoga, music and pet-therapy programs which all aid in identifying children’s issues and are used as tools in teaching children how to identify and manage their emotions and thoughts.”

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more than $1.9 million being raised. The final project will cost $2.2 million and construction is anticipated to be complete summer of 2012.

Mae Ellingson-Skalicky ignited the fundraising campaign with her second gift of $1 million in December. “Five years ago, I found a new purpose for my life which allowed me to join hands with CentraCare Health System and help change young lives,” Ellingson-Skalicky said. “Together we built Clara’s House, which is named in honor of my mother who spent her life loving and caring for children. Many children are suffering with a mental illness. Of those, a great number self medicate to ease their pain. This can enable them to become addicted to alcohol, prescription, over-the-counter or illegal drugs sold on the street. I gave this gift so we can help more kids at Clara’s House.”

About adolescent mental health According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA), more than 35 percent of children exposed to a single traumatic event will develop serious mental health problems. Further, SAMHSA reports that studies on the brain indicate that physical, emotional, or sexual abuse in childhood can cause permanent damage to the brain and result in lasting problems such as depression, anxiety, aggression, impulsiveness, delinquency, hyperactivity and substance abuse.

Suicide is the leading cause of teenage deaths in the United States. It is the goal of Clara’s House to assist youth in tapping into their resiliency to avoid a lifetime of poor decision making, difficulty with relationships, substance abuse and even death. Clara’s House plays a vital role in providing a lifeline and hope for their future.

“I decided to make another $1 million contribution because of my commitment to the kids that Clara’s House serves,” Ellingson-Skalicky said. “Teenage suicide is rampant in Minnesota and around the nation. There is no price that can be put on the life of a child. It is time Clara’s House continued to pg 11

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Clara’s House continued from page 10 we eradicate the stigma that has been attached to the terrible disease of mental illness. We need to do all we can to help our children recover and live happy, productive lives. I would like other community members to join me in making our children and their health our number one priority by giving a donation Clara’s House.”

Facts about challenges facing Central Minnesota One in five children and adolescents will suffer from mental health issues –– only 20 percent will receive adequate treatment.

Before 1999, there was not a single full-time child and adolescent psychiatrist in the 12-county area of Central

Minnesota making it one of the highest need areas in the nation for these services. Today there are four psychiatrists and four advanced practice psychiatry nurses.

The demand for services continues to be great. The waiting list for child and adolescent psychiatry appointments is three to four weeks; for child and adolescent psychology, three months; and from one to five months at Clara’s House.

In fiscal year 2010, St. Cloud Hospital spent $4.4 million more than it received in reimbursements to provide behavioral health services for children, adolescents and adults, yet the patients seeking care grew by more than 19 percent during that same period.

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