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October 17, 2013

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Taking care of business for 20 years -By Harvey Mackay

October 1993 was the beginning of one of my favorite ventures: my weekly column. Twenty years of sharing stories and advice have passed quickly and have taught me many lessons about the nature of business.

Did I have a long-range plan in mind when I started writing? Only to provide the most helpful information available.

As I research topics, I learn plenty myself. I’ve offered up both successful and embarrassing stories from my personal experiences. I have drawn inspiration from readers who challenge me, and I am always delighted to hear that a particular column had a positive impact on a reader’s career or life. Newspapers all around the country carry my column every week, plus 50,000 subscribe to it free on my website, www.harveymackay.com.

My favorite part of each column, as often echoed by readers, is Mackay’s Moral that sums it up in a memorable lesson.

I’m celebrating this milestone by highlighting 20 of the most important morals that have run with these 1000plus columns.

People become successful the minute they decide to be. A goal is a dream with a deadline.

People don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan. It’s easier to prepare and prevent than to repair and repent.

Practice makes perfect … not true.

You have to add one word – Perfect practice makes perfect. Amateurs practice until they get it right. Professionals practice until they can’t get it wrong.

They don’t pay off on effort . . . they pay off on results. A lot of people work very hard but never seem to make any headway. Always keep an eye on the finish line.

Knowledge does not become power until it is used. There are plenty of people who know it all but have never bothered to do any of it. Ideas without action are worthless.

I know that you don’t know . . . but you don’t know that you don’t know.

Ignorance is not the problem – it’s not knowing we are ignorant that causes difficulty.

Your day usually goes the way the corners of your mouth turn. The most powerful single thing you can do to influence others is to smile at them.

Time is free, but it’s priceless. You can’t own it, but you can use it. You can’t keep it, but you can spend it. Once you’ve lost it, you can never get it back.

The single biggest tool in any negotiation is the ability to get up and walk away from the table without a deal.

Smile and say no, no, no, no, no, no, until your tongue bleeds.

If I had to name the single characteristic shared by all the truly successful people I’ve met over a lifetime, I’d say it is the ability to create and nurture a network of contacts. You don’t have to know everything as long as you know people who do.

It’s never right to do what’s wrong, and it’s never wrong to do what’s right.

You cannot do business without trust.

People go around all of their life: What should I buy? What should I sell?

Wrong question: When should I buy!

When should I sell! Timing is everything.

When a person with money meets a person with experience . . . here is what happens: The person with the experience winds up with the money and the person with the money winds up with the experience. Enough said.

You will never get ahead of anyone as long as you are trying to get even with them. Helping someone up won’t pull you down.

The biggest room in the world is the room for improvement. If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.

The best place to find a helping hand is at the end of your arm. Self-explanatory.

There will always be a place in the world for anyone who says, “I’ll take care of it,” and then does it. Remember the 10 most powerful two-letter words in the English language: If it is to be, it is up to me.

Failure is no more fatal than success is permanent. You don’t quit trying when you lose; you lose when you quit trying.

Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

Upcoming Events

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 • Todd County Republicans Meet at 8 p.m., at the Church of Christ, Browerville.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 • Candidate Meet & Greet from 1-4:30 p.m. at the Community Center, Browerville.

• Swanville American Legion & Swanville VFW Bingo/Gun Raffle Party from 7-10 p.m. at the Swanville Park.

SAT.-SUN., OCTOBER 19-20 • 4R Ranch Pumpkin Days from 1-4 p.m.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 • Potato Pancake & Sausage Supper from 3-7:30 p.m. at St. John’s Church, Meire Grove.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 • Chili/Chicken Wild Rice Soup Fundraiser & Silent Auction from 5-7 p.m. at the Upsala Community Center.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 • St. Rosa Lions Breakfast from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the St. Rose of Lima Church basement, St. Rosa.

• Turkey Bingo at 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s

Church, Upsala. See ad on page 3.

• Bingo at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church basement, Melrose.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Halloween Pot Luck/Bingo Party at 5:00 p.m. at the center.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 • Holiday Craft & Bake Sale from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Great Hall, St. John’s University. See ad on page 5.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 • Sacred Heart School Annual Soup & Rummage Sale from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., at Sacred Heart Church basement, Freeport.

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 Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

GREY EAGLE CITY COUNCIL • Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

GREY EAGLE SENIORS • Exercise Classes every Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 9:30 a.m. at the Grey Eagle Senior Center.

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

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@meltel.net or call 320-285-2323.

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Low 54 51 50 42 34 44 33

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Weekend Weather Saturday

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Sunday

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Hometown News • Thursday, October 17, 2013 • Page 3

Anniversary Open House

Birth Announcement

John and Frances Fischer

Adaleyn Emma Stafki

Dan and Kristin Stafki of Grey Eagle are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Adaleyn Emma Stafki, born Thursday, October 10 at 8:05 a.m., at CentraCare Hospital-Sauk Centre.

Adaleyn weighed 7 pounds, and measured 20 inches in length.

Welcoming Adaleyn home are her siblings, Damian, Katelyn, Garrett, Bennett, and Marynna.

Grandparents are Dan and Elaine Stafki of Browerville, Larry and Laureen Feldt of Long Prairie, and Mary and Jeff Lucht of Shoreview.

Grey Eagle Senior Center Annual Halloween and Pot Luck Party The Grey Eagle Senor Center is planning their “Annual Halloween Pot Luck Party” for Wednesday, October 30th, at 5:00 p.m. Everyone who is 55 years of age or older are invited to attend. Please bring a “dish to share” and, to add to the fun, you’re invited to come

dressed up in a costume. That always adds a lot of fun to the party.

There will be a “best costume” contest, with the winner receiving a prize along with bingo games after we eat.

Please come, bring a friend, and join in the fun and fellowship!

Harvey Mackay continued from page 2 People don’t care how much you know about them once they realize how much you care about them. Caring is contagious – help spread it around!

We are judged by what we finish, not by what we start. And this seems like the perfect place to finish.

Mackay’s Bonus Moral: Gratitude should be a continuous attitude. Thank you, readers!

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Reprinted with permission from nationally syndicated columnist Harvey Mackay, author of the New York Times #1 bestseller “Swim With The Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive,” “We Got Fired!...And It’s the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Us,” “The Mackay MBA of Selling in the Real World,” and “Use Your Head To Get Your Foot In The Door.”

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Hosting the celebration are the couple’s children and spouses: Mark and Chris Fischer, Monica and Dan Dingmann, Karla and Rich Wolter, Paul Fischer and Anthony Fischer.

John and Frances were married Oct. 26, 1963 at Seven Dolors Church, Albany.

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Kenneth B. “Ken” Revermann

Obituaries Dora Mae McDermond

of their lives. Dora was dedicated to her family and also enjoyed crafting, traveling, snowmobiling, and taking walks in the woods. She was a member of Grey Eagle United Methodist Church in Grey Eagle.

Survivors include her children, Sharon (Richard) Beckman of Mahnomen, Christine (Robert) Gagne of Grey Eagle, and Vicki (Ronald) Hellmann of Melrose; 14 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren; brothers and sister, Norman (Mildred) Taylor of Grey Eagle, Jerry (Rosie) Taylor of New Hope, and Betty (David) Johnson of Shoreview.

Dora was preceded in death by her husband, James McDermond; parents; granddaughter, Melissa Gettel; and brother, Roy Taylor.

Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Grey Eagle.

Dora Mae McDermond, age 82 of Burtrum, died Saturday, October 12, 2013 at the CentraCare Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Inurnment will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Grey Eagle.

Dora Mae Taylor was born March 3, 1931 in West Sweden, Wisconsin to Reginold and Bessie (Young) Taylor. She met the love of her life, James McDermond, at the Dew Drop Inn on Big Birch Lake, and married on November 27, 1947 in Grey Eagle. They lived on Mound Lake most

John Worthington Phillips J o h n Wo r t h i n g t o n Phillips, 82, of Horseshoe Bay, Texas, died October 2, 2013.

He is preceded in death by: parents, Rachel Phillips (nee Crane); Wendell Phillips; stepmother, Martha Phillips; brother, Jerry Phillips and sister, Pat Turner.

Born November 5, 1930, in Columbia, MO, John served in the Navy on the Destroyer USS Preston as a sonar man during the Korean War. He later attended the University of MO. He married Rita Phillips in 1955 and they lived together in New Brighton, MN for 13 years where they raised daughters Laura Phillips and Lisa Phillips. John was remarried in 1980 to CoraLee (Cory) where he became stepfather to Cory’s daughter, Beth Leonard (Chanhassen). The three lived in Arden Hills.

John had a long career with Deluxe Corporation where he last served as Vice

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President of Market Research. John retired in 1985. John was an avid golfer, took many road trips to see the country and the many friends he kept up with over the years. He was a skilled photographer and mastered the style of candid photography, documenting many wonderful casual moments in the lives of family and friends. He spent summers at his beloved lake home on Mound Lake, MN until it was sold this August. There he gardened, fished, entertained friends, and tinkered in his workshop. One of his many legacies to his children and grandchildren was his great love and respect for wildlife and all of nature.

He will be greatly missed.

John is survived by wife Cory; daughters: Laura Phillips with son-in-law Jeff Lanning (Stillwater, MN); Lisa Phillips (Indianapolis, IN); Beth Leonard with son-in-law Steve Leonard (Chanhassen); grand children: Rachel Kelly; Blakely Worthington Phillips-Powell; former wife, Rita Phillips (Minnetonka); cat: Daisy May. Services will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN on Monday, December 23, 2013 at 2:00 PM. Condolences may be offered at www. clementswilcoxfuneralhome.com Arrangements are under the direction of Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home of Mable Falls, Texas.

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Kenneth B. “Ken” Revermann, age 66 of Albany, died Friday, October 11, 2013 at the St. Cloud Hospital Rehabilitation Stroke Center in St. Cloud., Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 15 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich with Rev. Roger Klassen, O.S.B. officiating. Interment was in the parish cemetery.

Kenneth Bernard Revermann was born May 31, 1947 in Melrose, Minnesota to Aloys and Dorien (Olmscheid) Revermann. On August 23, 1969 he married Rita Boecker at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa. Ken enjoyed farming near New Munich as well as owning and operating New Munich True Value Hardware Store. He also was the janitor at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich. After retiring Ken and Rita moved to Albany. They loved to travel the world including mission trips, where they built homes and ministered to the people. They also took numerous trips to Germany to visit relatives. Ken

Norma B. Eickhoff

Norma B. Eickhoff, age 81 of Freeport died unexpectedly Sunday, October 13, 2013 at the CentraCare Health Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m.

Thursday, October 17 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich with Rev. Roger Klassen, O.S.B. officiating and Rev. Ken Thielman and Rev. Art Hoppe concelebrating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose and from 10 to 11 a.m.

Thursday at the church in New Munich.

Parish prayers will be held at 5 p.m. followed by St. Anne’s Christian Mothers at 6 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home.

Norma Bernadine Austing was born September 28, 1932 in Millwood Township, Stearns County, Minnesota to Melchoir “Mike” and Mary (Bergmann) Austing. She grew up in St. Rosa and married Melvin Eickhoff on October 21, 1952 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in St. Rosa. They made their home on the farmstead southeast of New Munich for 60 years.

Norma loved cooking, gardening, crossword puzzles, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren

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enjoyed playing cards with his friends and family, word finds, and attending his grandchildren’s sports events.

He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich, Central Minnesota Tech Family, St. Joseph’s Men’s Society, and a charter member of the New Munich Lion’s Club.

Survivors include his wife, Rita Revermann of Albany; mother, Dorien (Olmscheid) Revermann of Freeport; daughter, Shirley (Kevin) Klaphake of Spring Hill; son, Tom (Missy) Revermann of New Munich and their children, Tyler, Anthony, Madison, and Connor; son, Kyle Revermann of Albany; son, Kurt (Megan) Revermann of Melrose and their son, Tanner; brothers and sisters, Jerry (Darlene) Revermann, Mary (Wally) Stang, Jim (Mary Jane) Revermann, Steve (Pam) Revermann, Mike (Pam) Revermann, Chuck (Lynne) Revermann, Ruth (Duane) Moscho, Alice (Ron) Doll, Paul (Theresa) Revermann, Lois (Ken) Stang, Shelly (Tom) Wenker; brother-inlaw, Virgil Schleper; and many nieces and nephews.

Ken was preceded in death by his father, Aloys Revermann; sister, Patricia Schleper; and father and mother-in-law, Norbert and Elizabeth Boecker.

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

and great-grandchildren.

She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich and the St. Anne’s Christian Mothers.

Survivors include her husband, Melvin Eickhoff of Freeport; children, Ralph Eickhoff of Freeport, Mary Mathisen of Woodbury, Alvin (Mary) Eickhoff of Albany, Barbara (Thomas) Sand of Browerville, and James (Jill) Eickhoff of Paynesville; 16 grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; and sister, Rose Stoermann of St. Rosa.

Norma was preceded in death by her parents; son, Charles Eickhoff (2002); brothers, Benny, Lawrence, and Elmer Austing; and sister, Lorraine Frericks.

Serving as casket bearers will be Michael, Gregory, Jeremy, Lee, and Jared Eickhoff, and Brian Sand. Cross bearer will be Samantha Eickhoff and scripture bearer will be Jennifer Eickhoff. Gift bearers will be Emily and Kelsey Mathisen and Amy Sand. Reader will be Steven Eickhoff.

Petitions will be read by Michael Eickhoff.

Honorary bearers will be the St. Anne’s Christian Mothers.

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

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Hometown News • Thursday, October 17, 2013 • Page 5

Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, An insurance salesman told me it’s better to use a life insurance policy for college savings rather than a 529 plan because the child can use it for anything instead of just college. Is that true?

-Rusty Dear Rusty, Of course that’s what he told you.

He’s an insurance salesman!

He was right on one point. If the kid doesn’t go to college, the savings inside an insurance policy can be used for anything. But here’s the catch: There won’t be much waiting for you, because you saved it inside a life insurance policy.

The returns stink! Savings inside a life insurance policy won’t get you anywhere near the cash you’d have by investing in a 529 plan.

If you’re going to save for your kids’ college fund, there needs to be lots of talk around the house about actually going to college. It’s not really brainwashing them so much as it’s letting them know the importance of a good education. And they need to know, on no uncertain terms, that the money you’re saving for them is for one thing: college.

What you experienced, Rusty, was an insurance salesman trying to sell insurance. Stay away from it when it comes to saving up for college!

-Dave (Better car, better gas mileage?)

Dear Dave, Is it a good idea to sell your car in order to get one that gets better gas mileage?

-Trey

Dear Trey, Only if the other car is really cheap, or cheaper than the one you’re selling. I think it’s funny when people run out and upgrade on their $7,000 car to buy a $30,000 Prius to save gas. Think about it. That’s an extra expenditure of $23,000 to save gas. Where are you planning on driving, to the moon?

Actually saving money is a much better plan than some of the ideas people dream up in the name of saving money.

When it comes to things like this, you need to sit down and do the math. Crunch some hard, cold figures and see what happens.

“Well, if we got this kind of gas mileage, instead of what we’re getting now, how much money would we save?” But if you spend $5,000 more to save $50 it will take forever to get back the money you’ve already spent.

Getting better gas mileage is a good thing, but I wouldn’t recommend spending any more than the value of the car you’re currently driving to make it happen.

Moving down in car but up in mileage is a great plan. If you do that, you’ll really start making headway with your money.

This kind of scenario is a simple math thing, Trey. The problem is lots of times people’s emotions get caught up in stuff, and next thing you know they think they have a real reason to buy an expensive, new piece of automotive technology. I call that car fever, and it’ll wreck your finances in a hurry!

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For Elementary conferencing period, we have assigned parents, Kdg-gr 4 students, to 15 minutes conference period for each of their Elementary School students. Parents who have more than

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Community Snapshots

The Associated Property Owners of Arden and Arbor Drive on Big Birch lake got together for a road clean up day on October 12, 2013. Chain saws were buzzing, tractors and 4 wheelers were pulling trailers loaded with brush. Small trees were cut down and many loads of brush were removed from 295th St., Arden and Arbor Drive. The downed trees were the result of summer storms.

There were over twenty volunteers involved with the cleanup. It was wonderful to see so many people taking pride in their neighborhood. After all the hard work was done, refreshments and lunch was served to all the volunteers (below). Submitted by Marilynn Blommel.

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Hometown News • Thursday, October 17, 2013 • Page 7

Minnesota Through The Lens:

Submitted by: Dorine Nowak

The Grey Eagle Library sponsored Learn Safety First last Saturday. Attendees were able to tour the Long Prairie Ambulance and the Grey Eagle fire truck.

Photos submitted by Jen Shattuck.

To submit a photo for Minnesota Through The Lens, email it in it’s original (large) size to htnews@meltel.net.

Swanville High School is pleased to announce this year’s King Andrew Vodak and Queen Ashley Maciej. Pictured are (front, from left) Bethany Schmitz, Amanda Rieffer, King Andrew Vodak, Queen Ashley Maciej, Nikki Primus, and Danielle Sutton; (back) Travis Lemke, Aaron Miller, Corey Poland and Cody Mollner.

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Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson

Thought for Key findings regarding nitrogen levels in rivers the week: The committee in the Minnesota House that has control over the agriculture budget held a hearing Oct. 7 to focus on a recent Pollution Control Agency report concern nitrogen loading in the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers. I told the committee that since October is a very busy time on Minnesota farms with harvest activity in full swing, it may be difficult for ag. interests to break away from fall harvest to testify in St. Paul. It seems to me that nearly any

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Committee members were given a summary of the study, and a 60-day comment period was also initiated.

Public review and comment will be accepted until Dec. 18, after which the recommendations contained in the report may be altered before finalization. The report will then serve as a guide for the reduction of nutrients in waters throughout the state.

Key findings in the report include research showing that more than 70 percent of nitrates in the two rivers come from cropland, with the rest coming from sources such as wastewater treatment plants, septic and urban runoff, forest and the atmosphere. Municipal wastewater contributes about 9 percent of the statewide nitrate load.

The loss of nitrogen from cropland occurs in two different ways, one being the leaching of nitrates through the soil profile, with the other being the movement of water and nutrients through drainage systems. The study showed that tile drainage accounts for the largest loss of fertilizer.

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Testimony centered on what would happen to the water in the area if farming and irrigation were to be permitted.

An official from the Pollution Control Agency testified that streams in the area are currently in “good shape” and have very low levels of nitrates although phosphorus occurs naturally at high levels. Concerns were raised about how irrigation and the application of fertilizers would affect those streams, along with the underground water known as the Pinelands Sands Aquifer.

No action was taken by the committee, and it was pointed out that, in general, land use laws and restrictions are created and administered by local units of government. However, the conversion of at least 640 acres of forest to a different “open space land use” triggers a mandatory Environmental Assessment Worksheet.

Rep. Anderson can be contacted by email at rep.paul.anderson@house.mn or by phone at 651-296-4317. To receive email updates sign-up on his webpage at www.house.mn/13a.

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Another hearing of the same Environment, Natural Resources, and Ag Finance Committee was held the next day to discuss and take testimony on the conversion of forest land in northern Minnesota into agricultural land for the production of potatoes. A timber and logging company is in the process of selling 60,000 acres of land it owns in the area north and west of Staples in Cass, Wadena, Hubbard, and Becker Counties.

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Local Municipality Minutes Upsala City October 7, 2013 These are unapproved minutes.

Members present: Mayor Rollie Johnson, Dennis Westrich, Joan Olson, Brian Lange and Robert Maciej. Staff present: Interim Clerk/ Treasurer Reva Mische, Exiting City Clerk/ Treasurer Adrian Welle, Public Works Frank Koopmeiners.

The City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. 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 September 3rd, 2013 Regular Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded

by Council Member Robert Maciej to accept the minutes from the September 18th, 2013 Special Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made by Council Member Robert Maciej and seconded by Council Member Brian Lange to accept the agenda with the addition of Semi-Trucks parking on Main Street, St. Mary’s Turkey Bingo and Raffle, and Virnig property clean-up. Motion carried unanimously.

Guests and Presentations: Keith Illis presented on behalf of Denise Virnig requesting the city’s help with the clean-up of the residence. The resident would like to receive a dumpster in order to collect and haul heavy scraps and brush on the property.

Department Reports: Maintenance Report, Frank Koopmeiners: Water and sewage usage is down for the month.

• The sewer manhole project is completed.

• Frank informed the council that they will be flushing hydrants on October 17th.

• Lights for winter decorations are ordered.

Fire Department Report, Lange: Minutes were presented to the council.

Planning Commission, Lange: Variance for Linda Tarbuck residence was approved.

UCDC, Olson: No minutes to report.

Recreation Board, Johnson: Minutes were presented to the council.

• The Recreation Building’s roof is completed and the bill has not yet been received.

Unfinished Business: Public

Works Frank Koopmeiners Repairs of Tower Road are completed.

Public Works Frank Koopmeiners informed the council that the sewer manhole project is completed.

New Business: Employee Review Meeting for Frank Koopmeiners was set for November 4th at 6:00 pm. Special Assessments will begin at 6:30 pm immediately following Frank’s review. Motion made by City Council Member Robert Maciej and seconded by City Council Member Brian Lange to approve this meeting time. Motion carried unanimously.

The Contract for the Interim City Clerk/Treasurer was presented to the Council. Motion made by City Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by City Council Member Robert Maciej to approve the Contract. Motion was carried unanimously.

Resolution 100713-1 was presented to the city council. This resolution approves the appointment of Interim City Clerk/Treasurer Reva Mische as the Data Privacy Officer and Authorized Signer. Motion made by Mayor Rollie Johnson and Seconded by City Council Member Robert Maciej to approve Resolution 100713-1. Motion was carried unanimously.

St. Mary’s October 27th Turkey Bingo and Raffle Permit was presented to the Council. Motion made by City Council Member Dennis Westrich and seconded by Brian Lange to approve the Permit.

Motion was carried unanimously.

The Virnig property cleanup was discussed among Council Members. It was proposed that Mayor Rollie Johnson would call Helping Hands and the resident would also continue to be in contact with non-profits for help with clean up.

The issue of Semi-Trucks Parking on Main Street was discussed and Parking Regulations Ordinance 71.05 was reviewed. Motion made

by Council Member Brian Lange and Seconded by Council Member Joan Olson to have the Planning Commission look into the Parking Regulations Ordinance. Motion was carried unanimously.

Mayor Rollie Johnson, Interim Clerk/Treasurer Reva Mische, and Council Members Joan Olson, Robert Maciej, and Brian Lange plan to attend the League of Minnesota Cities Regional Meeting on October 23rd at Blackberry Ridge Golf Course and Event Center. Motion made by City Council Member Robert Maciej and seconded by

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Motion carried unanimously.

Financial Report: Motion made by City Council Member Robert Maciej and seconded by City Council Member Brian Lange to approve the bills in the amount of $32,219.91 as presented by Interim Treasurer Reva Mische. Motion carried unanimously.

Reminder to residents and council that the next Regular scheduled council meeting will be November 4th, 2013 at 7pm after the Closed Employee Review Meeting at 6:00pm and Assessment Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p.m.

Reva Mische, City of Upsala Interim City Clerk Swanville City September 3, 2013 Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. The meeting called to order 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Peterson, AJ Johnson, Tim Grittner, and Jim Molitor. Also present: Jeremy Bartkowicz, Mike Rude, and Brian Zapzalka.

Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held August 6, 2013 were read. AJ Johnson made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Tim Grittner seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The treasures report was given. A motion was made by Jim Molitor and seconded by Tim Grittner to approve the treasurer’s report.

All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Mayor Peterson introduced Jeremy (Jay) Bartkowicz to the council. Jay is interested in being on the Swanville City Council. He is presently serving on the Swanville Planning and Zoning committee. After discussion, Tim Grittner made a motion to appoint Jay Bartkowicz to serve on the city council to fill the vacant seat of Jim Piekarski. Mayor Peterson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Jay then took the Oath of Office and began his term as Swanville Council Member.

Mike Rude, city engineer, presented council with the second partial payment estimate for $196,720.07 from Larson Excavating for payment. Jim Molitor made a motion to approve pay estimate two. AJ Johnson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Rude also informed the council that there will need to be a final assessment hearing in October. Letters will be sent out to residents that are connected to the 2013 water project about the hearing. After discussion, it was decided to have the final assessment hearing on October 8, 2013 at 6:30pm, before the regular monthly meeting.

Mayor Peterson presented council with the Greater MN Gas agreement for putting a natural gas line into the city park. The cost for this line will be $175.00. After the agreement was looked over and discussed, Tim Grittner made a motion to sign the agreement to put in the line to the park building. Jay Bartkowicz seconded the motion.

All members voted in favor, motion carried.

There were two estimates received for new furnaces in city buildings and changing over existing furnaces. After discussion, Jim Molitor made a motion to have Bitz Plumbing and Heating change over the city park building and the city garage furnaces. Mayor Peterson seconded the motion. All members

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voted in favor, motion carried. AJ Johnson made a motion to have Restaurant Supply change over and clean the park cook stove but not to exceed $1000.00 in costs. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The plants on main street are now being watered by Jessie Hedin.

Compensation will be discussed at the next monthly meeting.

The preliminary levy certification was discussed for 2013. Tim Grittner made a motion to levy upon the taxable property in the City of Swanville for the year of 2013 and payable in 2014 the following: $75,000.00 General Fund and $11,102.40 in the Debt Service Fund for a total of $86,102.40. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. This will be looked at again in November for a final levy.

It was asked if the Tree of Lights can be put in the front of the Swanville Center during the Christmas season. Jim Molitor made a motion to have the Tree of Lights in the front of the Center. Tim Grittner seconded the motion, all members voted in favor, motion carried.

Land use permits were looked at and discussed. Planning and Zoning have given approval for both.

Robert and Anne Kalis would like to add a 7’x4’entrance to the apartment in the front of the beauty shop building. Duane and Joyce Johnson would like to add a 10’x16’ porch onto the west side of their home.

Mayor Peterson made a motion to approve Kalis and Johnson land use permit. AJ Johnson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The fire assessment for 20132014 is set for $2,620.13 and is in the claims for this month.

The following claims were presented for payment. Members of the Council were furnished with a listing. Jim Molitor made a motion

to approve the claims. Tim Grittner seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The next monthly meeting will be held October 8, 2013, at 7:30pm with the Assessment Meeting for the 2013 water project being held at 6:30 p.m.

There being no further business, a motion was made by AJ Johnson and seconded by Jay Bartkowicz to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Meeting adjourned 9:10 p.m.

Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/ Treasurer Grey Eagle Township October 7, 2013 These are unapproved minutes.

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, Mary Ann Primus, & Mike Rohe.

Agenda Approval: A preliminary agenda was presented. Ron asked if there were additions to the agenda. Additions were front door lock and snow plow contract.

Mike made the motion to accept the agenda. Ray made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.

Approval of Minutes: The clerk provided copies of the September 9, 2013 minutes to the board. Ron made the motion to approve the minutes as written. Ray made the second, all in favor. Minutes approved.

Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for September. Claims list included 10 claims for a total of $26,489.98.

Mike made the motion to approve the claims. Ray made the second, Motion carried unanimously. Clerk shared mail received this month.

Ron received letter from Todd County Board of Adjustments, one variance request and one rezoning request.

Treasurer’s Report: Mary Ann Primus presented the treasurer’s report as follows: Beginning Balance as of September 1, 2013: $268,624.21; Checks cleared: 14, $23,180.55; Deposits including interest: $31.24; Balance as of September 30, 2013: $245,474.90; Outstanding Deposits: 0.00; Outstanding Checks: 0.00; Cash Available: $245,474.90; CD Balance: $103,002.94.

Ray made the motion to accept the treasurer’s report. Second by Mike. All in favor, Motion carried.

Road and Bridge Report: Ray reported the Mound Lake access project is on hold until the property line issue is resolved. On 116th St., the culvert was plugged, twice.

Four beavers were trapped. Discussion on the brush cutting that was done, Ray felt it was a poor job, one resident stated it was very messy.

Ron stated that there was a lot of brush and the visibility issue was improved. Some discussion on how it could be handled better in the future, maybe the township should look at purchasing its own equipment to stay ahead of the brush problem. Ray will get some equipment bids to present at the annual meeting. The tree removal resolution was reviewed and approved on a motion by Ron and second by Ray. All in favor, motion carried.

Additional agenda items: Herdering Inc.’s snow removal contract was reviewed and approved on a motion by Mike and second by Ray. All in favor, motion carried.

Mike suggested getting a new lock for the front door, possibly with a dead bolt.

Public Comment: Adjournment: Motion by Mike to adjourn the meeting. Ray made the second. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/Treasurer

Rock hunting in Central Minnesota Come to the Stearns History Museum to hear Sauk Rapids rock collector Lyndon D. Johnson share his passion for Rock Hunting in Central Minnesota.

Johnson has been collecting agates, fossilized coral, and quartz for about 17 years. He has one of the world’s largest personally found Lake Superior agate collections in the world. In 2012 he authored a book entitled, Lake Superior Agates: What To Look For. “Rock hunting is great exercise, and can give you an adrenaline rush when you stumble onto a great find. Minnesota has lots to offer the rock hound. Fossils, crystals, petrified wood, agates, and ancient artifacts from both the Vikings and the Native Americans. Not to men-

tion gold, and possibly even diamonds and meteorites. One thing I have found out is that you never know what you’re going to find. You find things you don’t expect, such as old horse shoes, stainless Schrade multiple pocket tools, money, tools, old cans and bottles, and of course, a golf ball or two.” ~ Lyndon D. Johnson Join us at the Stearns History Museum at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 21st, to hear Lyndon D. Johnson tell stories of rock collecting, the history of agates, and receive tips for the beginner “rock hound.” The Museum Store has Johnson’s book and small agates available for purchase.

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Upsala Sr. High Student of the Month

Morrison/Todd County Hands of Hope held their 16th Annual “Tee to Stop Violence” Golf Tournament at the Little Falls Golf Club. The tournament raised $5,890, which included $500 in supplemental funds from Thrivent Financial. Hands of Hope is an agency that provides services to victims/ survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse and other crimes, as well as education of these issues. The Center provides a safe environment for women, men and children, which is respectful of individual values and beliefs.

Their services are available to both primary victims of abuse and their loved ones. All services are free and confidential to all victims and concerned others.

Pictured are Michele Miller, Hands of Hope area representative, and Carlyle Olsen, Thrivent Financial Associate.

Upsala Jr. High Student of the Month The Upsala School staff is proud to honor Ester Rica Jerez as Upsala School’s September Junior High Student of the Month. Ester is the eighth grade daughter of Nelia and Steven Marty.

Ester enjoys school. She thinks Social Studies is her most valuable class because she believes it is important to know about our world

When I was a little fellow, I caught some “lightning bugs” and sealed them in a jar. It was fun watching their tiny bright lights glow in the dark by my bed.

I woke up early the next morning to see their lights but the glow was gone.

The lightning bugs had died.

It is like that with human beings.

Some think that happiness and pleasure are synonymous. But it is not a commodity that can be bought. It is a condi-

and past. However, math is her favorite subject because “Math is fun!” Her math teacher, Jessica Hovland, says, “It has been such a fun experience to have Ester in class. She always comes prepared and ready to learn. She is very quiet in class, but still finds a way to make things fun. She also is great about helping others with their work when they are stuck.”

Ester has advice for her classmates when they are doing schoolwork: “Don’t think about the people around you. Focus on your studies and do your best. Put your schoolwork as your first priority.”

When not in school, Ester enjoys playing tennis, running, drawing, babysitting, and taking care of her little sister.

tion.

Others think that happiness and plenty are synonymous. But happiness is not derived from possessions, nor destroyed by poverty. Remember the story of the king who asked for the shirt of the happiest man in his kingdom? They found the man - but he did not have a shirt.

Happiness is not what happens to us, but what happens in us. It is the byproduct of a life that is adjusted to the will of God and regulated by the Word of God. Seek God through Christ and let Him have His way, and you will be happy.

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Congratulations to senior, Kaelin Smieja, the Upsala High School Student of the Month for September. She is the daughter of Ken and Lynette Smieja of Burtrum, Minnesota.

Kaelin is an outstanding student leader, both academically and athletically. She has achieved recognition on the Central Lakes College “President’s List” and “Dean’s List,” the UHS “A Honor Roll,” and as both a “UHS Subject Area Student of the Month” and “UHS Junior High Student of the Month.” Kaelin was chosen an ExCEL Award recipient and has been her class secretary for the past five years. She is first chair, trumpet of the school’s band and pep band, the student manager for the varsity volleyball team, and a valued member of the varsity basketball and softball teams. She also has various accolades for her athletic talent and ability including the Morrison County Athlete of the Week and All-Tournament Team at State in basketball, the Morrison County All-Area Team and the MFCA All Section Team in softball, and a UHS “Student Athlete of the Month” in both basketball and softball.

“It has been exciting to watch Kaelin grow up over the past six years. She is a top student that cares about her academic and athletic success and always puts forth her best effort, no matter the challenge

or task before her,” stated social studies teacher and class advisor, Roxann Lewis.

“Kaelin’s positive attitude, demeanor, and work ethic are but a few of the reasons she has found much success in her young life. It has been a great pleasure getting to know Kaelin and being able to work closely with her not only as a classroom teacher, but also as her class advisor. She should be very proud of the achievements and contributions she has made here at UHS!” Outside of school, Kaelin enjoys being outdoors, scrapbooking, shooting hoops, and spending time with her family and friends. She plans to attend a four-year college, concentrating her studies in the medical field. Not too surprisingly, Kaelin’s favorite and most valuable classes both deal with her goals for a medical career. She stated that AP Biology is the most valuable class she’s taken because she had to “work super hard, which helped prepare me for college classes I’ll take in the future.” Her favorite class is Forensics because she enjoys “putting the puzzle pieces together and trying to solve what happened.” While at UHS, Kaelin has learned valuable academic and life lessons. She shared that “you should not procrastinate on your work because if you get it done right away then you have more time to have fun.” She also stated that her most valuable life lesson is to “take the time to be with people that are important to you because you never know what the next day will bring.” When asked what advice she would give her fellow classmates Kaelin stated, “Work hard, have fun, and don’t sweat the small stuff!”

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The Consultant

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Once upon a time there was a shepherd tending his sheep at the edge of a country road. A brand new Cadillac Escalade screeches to a halt next to him. The driver, a young man dressed in a Briani suit, Cerutti shoes, Ray-Ban sunglasses, Jovial Swiss wrist watch, and a BHS tie gets out and asks the shepherd, “If I can guess how many sheep you have, will you give me one of them?”

The shepherd looks at the young man, then looks at the sprawling field of sheep and says, “Okay.”

The young man parks the SUV, connects his notebook and wireless modem, enters a NASA site, scans the ground using his GPS, opens a database and 60 Excel tables filled with algorithms, then prints a 150 page report on his high tech mini printer. He then turns to the shepherd and says, “You have exactly 1,586 sheep here.”

The shepherd answers, “That’s correct! You can have your sheep.”

The young man takes one of the animals and puts it in the back of his vehicle. The shepherd looks at him and asks, “Now, if I guess your profession, will you pay me back in kind?”

The young man answers, “Sure.”

The shepherd says, “You are a consultant.”

“Exactly! How did you know?” asks

the young man.

“Very simple,” answers the shepherd. “First, you came here without being called. Second, you charged me a fee to tell me something I already knew.

Third, you don’t understand anything about my business - and I’d really like to have my dog back.”

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