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Lessons learned from animals: Part 2 -By Harvey Mackay

About a month ago my column featured useful lessons learned from animals.

It certainly touched a nerve, as I received tremendous response from people who told me about what they had learned from their dogs, cats and pets of all descriptions.

Over the years I’ve used a lot of animal analogies because 1) life lessons come from many sources, and 2) you don’t have to name names. Here is round two.

Personal growth: The Japanese carp is commonly known as the koi. If you keep it in a small fish bowl, it will only grow to be two or three inches long. Place the koi in a larger tank or small pond and it will reach six to 10 inches. Put it in a large pond and it may

get as long as a foot and a half. And when placed in a huge lake where it can really stretch out, it has the potential to reach sizes up to three feet. The size of the fish is in direct relation to the size of the pond.

Relate that growth to people. Our growth is determined by the size of our world – not the earth’s measurable dimensions, but the mental, emotional, spiritual and physical opportunities we expose ourselves to.

Lesson: Unless we expand who we are, we’ll never have more than what we have now.

Teamwork vs. ego: The danger of excessive pride or an excessive ego is evident in the story of the hitchhiking frog.

A frog asked two geese to take him south with them. At first they resisted; they didn’t see how it could be done.

But the frog suggested that the two geese hold a stick in their beaks which

he could hold on to with his mouth.

So off they flew. People marveled at this demonstration of creative teamwork. That is, until someone asked: “Who was so clever to discover such a fine way to travel?”

Whereupon the frog opened his mouth and said, “It was I,” and plummeted to the earth.

Lesson: If you want to take the credit, you also have to take the lumps.

Inability to let go: An expedition of scientists was on a mission to capture a particular species of monkeys in the jungles of Africa. It was important that the monkeys be brought back alive and Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

Upcoming Events

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 • Animal Blessing at 1:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Church, Greenwald.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 • St. John’s Catholic Church 30th Annual Craft Fair from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Swanville School. See ad on page 3.

• Annual Burtrum Bean Bake from 4:30-8 p.m. at the Burtrum Community Center.

SAT.-SUN., OCTOBER 4-5 • 4R Ranch Pumpkin Days from 1-4 p.m. See ad on page 9.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 • All Saints Christian Women 16th Annual Pancake Breakfast/Quilt/Cash Raffle, from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Holdingford.

• Matching Fund Breakfast from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church basement, New Munich.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 • 41st Annual Meatball Supper from 4-8 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Grey Eagle.

• Public Square Rosary at 12 noon at St. Mary’s Church parking lot, Upsala.

SAT.-SUN., OCTOBER 11-12 • 4R Ranch Pumpkin Days from 1-4 p.m. See ad on page 9.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 • St. Columbkille Christian Women Annual Turkey Bingo Party starting at 1 p.m. at St. Columbkille Catholic Church, St. Wendel. See ad on page 5.

• Sacred Heart Catholic United Financial Matching Grant Breakfast from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Church basement, Freeport. See ad on page 5.

• Holdingford Area Knights of Columbus Chicken & Ham Dinner from 3:30-7 p.m. at the Pelican Lake Ballroom, St. Anna.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15 • Oktoberfest from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at St. John’s Church basement, Meire Grove.

• Grey Eagle Senior Center Monthly Membership Meeting at 11 a.m. at the center.

• Freeport Community Center Chicken Fry from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 • Craft & Vendor Event from 9 am-2 p.m. at the Senior Center, Freeport.

SAT.-SUN., OCTOBER 18-19 • 4R Ranch Pumpkin Days from 1-4 p.m. See ad on page 9.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 • Potato Pancake & Sausage Supper from 3-7:30 p.m. at St. John’s Church, Meire Grove.

• New Munich Jaycees Fall Fun Day from 2-4:30 p.m. at the Town Hall.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24 • St. Rosa Jaycees Blood Drive from 2-7 p.m. at the St. Rose Church basement.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 • Craft Sale/Bake Sale from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Church, St. Cloud.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26 • BINGO at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church basement, Melrose.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Halloween Potluck/Bingo Party at 5 p.m. at the center.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 • Community Builders Trick or Treat Down Main Street in Grey Eagle from 5-7 p.m.

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.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION • Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution first Saturday of the Month from 10-11 a.m. at River of Live Church, Sauk Centre.

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.

SUCCESSFUL SINGLES FOR WOMEN • Meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at Titus-2 Ministry Center, Alexandria.

SUNSHINE CLUB • Meets every Monday, weigh in at 9 a.m. at the Village View Apartments, Grey Eagle.

ST. ROSA CITY COUNCIL • Meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Community Park building.

SWANVILLE CITY COUNCIL • First Tuesday after the first Monday of the month.

SWANVILLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 8:30 p.m. at the Swanville Fire Hall.

UPSALA CITY COUNCIL • Meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

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Hometown News • Thursday, October 2, 2014 • Page 3

Harvey Mackay continued from page 2 unharmed.

Using their knowledge of monkey behavior, the scientists devised a trap consisting of a small jar with a long, narrow neck with a handful of nuts placed inside. Several of these jars were staked out, while the scientists returned to their camp, confident of catching the monkeys.

Scenting the nuts in the bottle, a monkey would thrust his paw into the long neck of the jar and take a fistful of nuts. But when he tried to withdraw the prize, he discovered that his clenched fist would not pass through the narrow neck of the bottle. So he was trapped in the anchored bottle, unable to escape with his treasure, and yet unwilling to let it go. When the scientists returned, they easily took the monkeys captive.

Lesson: Sometimes letting go means a much greater gain.

Competitiveness: Have you noticed how many dead squirrels you see on the roadside in summer and how few you see during the winter?

In summer, nuts are plentiful, and it’s easy for even the slowest squirrel to survive. The squirrels get fat and lazy and cars pick them off one by one.

In winter, things are just the opposite. Nuts are few and far between and they must hustle to survive. The fat and lazy squirrels have all gone to their maker. The survivors are sleek, fast, and smart. Few cars catch them unaware.

Lesson: Businesses that become complacent and stop trying their hardest leave themselves vulnerable to business predators that soon put an end to their well being.

Danger of Greed: An old method

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of catching wild turkeys can be an excellent lesson to all of us. To trap the turkeys, corn was scattered on the ground. Then a net was stretched about two feet high over the grain. When the wild turkeys sensed that no human was near, they would approach the corn and lower their heads to eat it.

When they became full and tried to leave, they lifted their heads and were immediately caught in the net.

Lesson: Don’t fall into the trap of something for nothing.

Mackay’s Moral: Be kind to animals – they teach us great lessons.

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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Harvest Festival Concert at Faith Community Church Oct. 12 The annual Harvest Festival of Faith Community Church of Burtrum, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, October 12, and will feature the music of soloist Anna Pastian, who will present a program of gospel and traditional hymns and songs.

The public is cordially invited to this special event and is invited to remain for a pot luck lunch at 11:30 a.m.

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WED., OCT. 8: Turkey & cheese sandwich, beef vegetable soup, romaine salad, apple crisp.

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Edward Lowe Jr.

Obituaries Jerome A. “Jerry” Sand

Jerome A. “Jerry” Sand, age 79 of Freeport, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, September 25, 2014.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m.

Monday, September 29 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating.

Interment was in the parish cemetery with military honors by the Melrose Veterans Honor Guard.

Jerome Alphonse Sand was born September 26, 1934 in New Munich, Minnesota to Leo and Catherine (Thull) Sand. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1957. Jerry married the love of his life, Donna Winning on July 1, 1961 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose. He farmed south of Albany until his retirement in 1998. He enjoyed playing his guitar, listening to music, dancing, watching baseball, farming, and John Deere tractors.

His grandchildren and great-grandchildren will always remember his beautiful smile and joyous laughter when they would come to visit.

Jerry was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose and the American Legion Post 101.

Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Donna Sand of Freeport; children, Tim (Sharon) Sand of Albany, Dan (Merci) Sand of Browerville, Patty (Doochie) Salzl of St. Martin, Kathy (Gary) Vouk of St. Joseph, Annette (Clayton) Stanlake of St. Cloud, Mike (Chrystal) Sand of New Munich, and Henry (Char) Sand of Melrose; 26 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; siblings, Joan, Maynerd, Bert, Marlene, Sylvie, Flo, and Jean.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Catherine Sand; parents-inlaw, Richard and Marie Winning; daughters, Nancy, Margaret Ann, and Sandra Ann; grandson, Shawn Salzl; brothers, Eddie, Vern, and Ervin; sisters, Lucille and Pauline.

Serving as casket bearers were Steven Sand, Matthew Sand, Jason Sand, Jeff Salzl, Bradley Holmquist, Nathan Sand, Travis Sand, Neil Osendorf, and Devin Sand.

Cross bearer was Jessica Sand and scripture bearer was Lindsay Sand. Mass servers were Kyrsten Salzl, Brittany Sand and , and Tanner Sand. Gift bearers were Kloey Sand, Spencer Sand, and Ethan Sand. Readers were Cassie Savelkoul and Nancy Salzl.

Petitions were read by Mackenzie Sand and Brittany Sand.

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

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Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Edward Lowe, will be held at All Saints, St Hedwig’s Catholic Church in Holdingford on Friday, October 3, 2014 at 11:00 AM. Father David Grundman will officiate. Committal with military honors will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls. Ed passed away Sunday morning surrounded by family.

There will be a visitation from 4:008:00 PM on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home in Holdingford and from 10:00-11:00 AM, Friday at the church. Parish prayers will be at 5:00 PM Thursday evening at the funeral home.

Edward Lowe Jr. was born to Edward and Marie Lowe, the oldest of 3 sons. He was raised in St. Paul and Willernie, MN. He served in the U.S. Navy 1944-46 as a

Alphonse “Al” Schmiesing Alphonse “Al” Schmiesing, age 91 of Meire Grove, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, September 29, 2014 at his home in Getty Township, Stearns County, Minnesota.

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

Saturday, October 4 at St. John the Baptist Church in Meire Grove with Rev. Mitchell Bechtold officiating and Rev. Ken Thielman concelebrating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m.

Saturday at the church in Meire Grove.

Alphonse Nick Schmiesing was born May 5, 1923 on the family farm in Getty Township, Stearns County, Minnesota to Herman and Theresa (Petermeier) Schmiesing. Al attended country school through the eighth grade. He was united in marriage to Hildegard “Hilda” Schoenborn on June 21, 1949 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Spring Hill, Minnesota.

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radar instructor. He married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Gurney, on June 28, 1947. He attended the University of MN and Macalester College on the GI Bill, earning a bachelor’s degree in science and education.

In 1950 he accepted a teaching position at Holdingford High School. After earning a master’s degree in school administration, he became the principal, retiring in 1980. It was under his leadership that the current high school was built in Holdingford in 1972. His hobbies included gardening, fishing, camping and travel. He was a Helping Hands volunteer for many years. He loved building and flying model airplanes, and spent many hours rebuilding them after numerous crashes. For 20 years Ed and Dorothy traveled to Mexico where they supported an orphanage and brought supplies and clothing to girls’ schools in Guadalajara.

Ed is survived by Dorothy, his wife of 67 years, his daughter Barbara Pladson (Paul), Ann Lowe (John Falconer), and Pat Hintz (Greg), 6 grandchildren and 7 greatgrandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Thomas and Robert, and his son, Thomas.

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He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove, St. Joseph’s Men’s Society, and the Poor Soul’s Society.

Al loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Al’s pride and joy was his family and his farm. He also enjoyed playing cards, watching the Minnesota Twins, and listening to music.

Survivors include his wife, Hildegard Schmiesing of Meire Grove; children, Janice (Timothy) Wingate of Melrose, Diane (Mike) Johnson of Smyrna, Tennessee, and Mark (Lois) Schmiesing of Meire Grove; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and sisters, Bernadine Schmiesing of Sauk Centre and Lydia Zenzen of Melrose.

Al was preceded in death by his son, David Schmiesing; parents; brothers and sisters, Ann Schmiesing, Agnes Meyer, Henry Schmiesing, Alvina Zenzen, Clara Clobes, Alma Meyer, and Ervin Schmiesing.

Serving as casket bearers will be James Meyer, Neil Meyer, Danny Meyer, Daryl Zenzen, Arthur Schoenborn, Jr., and Brian Schoenborn. Cross bearer will be Stephanie Schoenborn and scripture bearer will be Kristina Kothrade.

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

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Lorraine C. Boeckers

Lorraine C. Boeckers, age 84 of New Munich, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota.

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

Saturday, October 4 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich with Rev. Roger Klassen, O.S.B. officiating and Rev. Ronald Dockendorf concelebrating.

Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.

Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m.

Friday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church in New Munich. St. Anne’s Christian Women will pray at 6 p.m. followed by parish prayers at 7 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

Lorraine Catherine Boeckers was born October 12, 1929 in Krain Township, Stearns County, Minnesota to Peter and Walburga (Rueter) Hoeschen. On May 24, 1949 she married Arnold Boeckers at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport.

She was a generous and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend

to many. The fruits of her kindness and generosity will remain with us forever and she will occupy a special place in all our hearts always. Lorraine took great pleasure in sharing in the company of others and was devoted to her family.

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

Survivors include her children, Carol Schneider of St. Cloud, Judy (Dave) Nelson of Monticello, Joe Boeckers of Upsala, Jim (Diane) Boeckers of New Munich, Irene (Don) Lieser of Meire Grove, Marilyn (John) McDonald of Richland, WA, and Lois (Tim) Matti of Blaine; total of 49 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Elizabeth Studer of Albany and Edna Boeckermann of Upsala.

Lorriane was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arnold Boeckers on March 14, 2002; daughter, Sandy Boeckers; son, Marvin Boeckers; and brothers, Ben Hoeschen and Claude Hoeschen.

Serving as casket bearers will be her children, Lois Matti, Marilyn McDonald, Judy Nelson, Joe Boeckers, Jim Boeckers, and Irene Lieser. Cross bearer will be Carol Schneider and scripture bearer will be Diane Boeckers. Honorary bearers will be her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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

Marie K. “Tootie” Pueringer

Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Marie K. “Tootie” Pueringer, age 94, of Holdingford, was held Monday, September 29, 2014 at Church of All Saints–St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Holdingford.

Marie passed away Thursday, September 25 at her home in Albany. Burial took place in St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery in Holdingford.

Marie was born January 31, 1920 in St. Joseph, MN to Frank and Mary (Lenzen) Danzl. She married Frank S. Pueringer on October 25, 1945 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in St. Joseph. They lived and farmed in the Holdingford area from 1947-1975.

They moved near St. Francis for 20 years and returned to Holdingford in 1998. She was an active member of All Saints–St. Mary’s Parish, Christian Women, Rosary Sodality and funeral

lunch committee.

Marie enjoyed bird watching, sewing, quilting, crafts, cooking for her family and playing 500. She will also be remembered for helping make over 1400 rosaries for the Mission in Nicaragua.

Marie is survived by her children Robert (Donna) of Holdingford, Elizabeth “Betty” of Albany and Alan “Pebble” (Lynne) of Holdingford, seven grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband Frank (2010), brothers Peter, Al, Fred, Victor, Willard and Lee Danzl and sisters Lucetta Zimmer, Gertrude Kapsner and Margie Broker.

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Rose Marie Hiltner, age 85 of Freeport, passed away after a short battle with cancer on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at her home in Freeport, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 3 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Roger Klassen, O.S.B. officiating.

Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 9 p.m.

Thursday and from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose.

Goldenaires Senior Citizens, Christian Mothers, National Catholic Society of Foresters, and Daughters of Isabella will pray at 4 p.m. followed by parish prayers at 5 p.m. and the Schanhaar-Otte VFW Auxiliary and the Albany American Legion Auxiliary at 6 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home.

Rose Marie Moening was born December 12, 1928 in Melrose, Minnesota to Henry and Margaret (Meyer) Moening. Henry and Margaret divorced and Rosie was taken in by J.C. and Rose Meyer at the age of nine months.

She attended school at St. Boniface in Melrose, St. Francis High School in Little Falls, and Holy Name Academy in Seattle, Washington.

Rosie then worked at Rhodes Department Store and National Bank of Commerce in Seattle, Washington.

She was united in marriage to Lawrence Hiltner on December 9, 1946 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport. In 1974, the couple owned and operated Hiltner and Company in Freeport. They retired in 1999 and passed on the business to their son, Tom.

Rosie was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport, Goldenaires Senior Citizens, Christian Mothers, Daughters of Isabella, Young at Hearts, Schanhaar-Otte VFW Post 7050 Auxiliary in Melrose and the Albany American Legion Auxiliary Unit 482.

She was president of the National Catholic Society of Foresters Holy Rosary Court 532 of Freeport. Rosie enjoyed quilting and activities at the Senior Center in Freeport.

Survivors include her children, John (Terry) Hiltner of Hickory Hills, Illinois, Judy (Dave) Stueve of Albany, Robert (Marlene) Hiltner of Foxboro, Wisconsin, Katie (Steven) Peschel of Victoria, Louie Hiltner of Wayzata, Darlene (Dennis) Gruenke of Kerrick, and Tom (Pat) Hiltner of Freeport; daughters-inlaw, Rita Hiltner of Blaine and Amy Hiltner of Richmond; 20 grandchildren and 24 greatgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Hiltner on March 6, 1993; parents; sons, Daniel Hiltner and Paul Hiltner; and great-grandson, Brady Joseph Hiltner.

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Community Snapshots

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Grey Eagle/Swanville Knights of Columbus donates to the Eagles Healing Nest

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Birth Announcements Isaac Nicholas Hoeschen

Nicholas and Katrina Hoeschen of Freeport are proud to announce the birth of their son, Isaac Nicholas Hoeschen, born Monday, September 22, 2014 at 7:34 a.m., at CentraCare Health-Melrose.

Isaac weighed 10 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 22 ½ inches in length.

Welcoming Isaac home is his big sister Abagail, 2.

Grandparents are Ted and Mary Hoeschen of Freeport and Duane and Gail Olmscheid of Melrose. Great grandparents are Lorraine Hoeschen of Albany and Kitty Gruber of Melrose.

Kalvin Patrick Middendorf

Tony and Nikki Middendorf of Sauk Centre are proud to announce the birth of their son, Kalvin Patrick Middendorf, born Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 12:32 a.m. at the CentraCare Health-Melrose.

Kalvin weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 20 inches in length.

Welcoming Kalvin home is his big brother Carson and big sister Ellie.

Grandparents are Tom and Jeanette Gerads of Freeport, Pat and Carol Middendorf of Grey Eagle and Mike and Laura Kerfeld of St. Rosa. Great grandparents are Frank and Doreen Gerads of St. Francis, Alcuin and Loretta Renneker of Melrose, Dorreen Berscheit of Long Prairie, Art and Rosie Kerfeld of St. Rosa, Rich and Delores Hiltner of Melrose, The Late Gordon Berscheit and Ralph and Edna Middendorf.

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STRANGE BREED by Steve Langille

Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson

Thought for Transportation funding a topic of discussion the week: prior to 2015 session

A series of meetings to draw attention to Minnesota’s transportation needs is being held around the state.

One such gathering was held in Willmar last week and was attended mainly by local highway officials and contractors, along with several legislators and candidates. The district engineer for MnDOT spoke to the group about needs in the area, and other speakers discussed topics ranging from completion of the Highway 23 project to county roads and public transit.

It’s expected that increasing state funding for transportation will be a major focus of next year’s legislative session. Last raised in 2008, Minnesota’s gas tax currently stands at 28.5 cents per gallon and will be the focus of attention for raising additional revenue. Another method mentioned at the meeting was a dedicated sales tax on the price of motor fuel to be implemented at the wholesale level. For example, a 5 percent tax on the wholesale price of gasoline which was,

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There are many details to consider before the gas tax is raised or before any new gross receipts sales tax would be signed into law. They include how the formula would split any new revenue between the metro area and out-state, along with the split between funding for transit (which includes light rail and buses) and actual road projects.

Expect this to be one of the first major topics to be considered when the Legislature convenes again in January.

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Driving to Elrosa for a church dinner one evening, we noticed tractors on top of a huge silage pile, working with lights on, driving back and forth packing down the silage.

Soybean harvest is also underway as the above-normal temps last week quickly dried down the plants. Fields that only days earlier were turning color from green to light brown were now dropping leaves as a signal that they were ripe. I took out my first field over the weekend and it was about as expected. The low spots were good but the beans on the hills and clay knobs showed signs of the mid-summer dry spell and were short. I visited with one farmer near Sauk Centre who reported hail hitting his crops twice this summer. That’s never a good thing, although he thought the corn suffered less damage than his beans.

Be careful on the roads as farmers are busy gathering in the fall harvest.

Equipment is large and slow-moving so give them plenty of space when either meeting or passing.

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Our Shepherd becomes a Host and we are seated at a lavishly set table with an abundance of food.

After a successful battle in the days of David, the victor would be seated in a banquet hall as the ones he defeated stood and watched as he dined before them. They would watch but not enjoy. They were the losers and could not enter into the joy of victory.

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Todd County 4-H Northeast Livestock Show Results

The 80th Northeast 4-H Livestock Show was held in Brainerd, September 13-14. The Northeast 4-H Livestock Show plays host to the cream of the crop livestock in the Northeast Region. This year 283 youth participated from 17 counties.

To participate in the show 4-H’ers must have received a blue ribbon at their county fair to be eligible to compete in this two-day show. The first day of the show focuses on educational opportunities for youth to participate in relating to the species of animal they are interested in. The second day of the show highlights the 4-H’ers and their livestock in the specie shows.

Todd County was represented at this show by 27 4-H members. Results from the Burtrum Boosters are as follows: Mason Hollermann: Market Beef, Reserve Champion; Megan Hollermann: Dairy Steer, Grand Champion; Dylan Hollermann: Dairy Steer, Reserve Champion; Erica Hollermann: Registered Beef Heifer, Blue; Nicholas Hollermann: Registered Cow/Calf, Blue; Olivia Hollermann: Registered Beef

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4R Ranch Pumpkin Days • 2014 Schedule •

Oct. 4-5: 1-4:00 pm Oct. 11-12: 1-4:00 pm Oct. 18-19: 1-4:00 pm

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Haunted Horse Drawn Rides Through The Woods Barrel Train Rides • Corn Maze • Hay Rides Hay Bale Maze • Games • Farm Animals Pony Rides • Snacks • Hair Beading • Temporary Tattoos Also Available: Many varieties of apples for sale Pumpkins - Pick your own or pre-picked

All buildings feature $50 off the first $300 of options purchased, receive $25 off every add’l. $100 in building options.

Hours: Tues. - Fri. 10 am-5 PM; Sat. 9 am-5 PM Sun.: 1-4 PM & Mon.: Closed.

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Central Lakes Landscape & Construction Ken Frieler

Art Johnson Contruction

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Local Municipality Minutes Community Builders September 25, 2014 Meeting called to order by Jill Kurowski at 5:45 p.m.

Present: Marilynn Blommel (Marilynn’s Vacations), Jill Kurowski (Style n Go), Shelly Primus (CMCU), John & Lori Young (Hometown News).

Treasurer’s Report was presented through August 2014, ending balance is $4,180.65.

Old Business: GEM Fest, July 18, 19, 20, 2014: Should the Lions move the date for 2015?; Farmers Market and Craft Sale: 31 reserved vendor spots, 28 showed up; Kid’s Tractor Pull: 34 kids attended.

• National Night Out: August 5, 2014, the Community Choir was invited to sing. Get to know your neighbors. Root beer floats were served. The fire department and sheriff were invited. Approximately 70 people attended in 2014.

• Concerts: Slewfoot played.

Approximated 30 people attended.

• Review at annual meeting if we should continue the summer concert.

New Business: Halloween: Friday, October 31, 2014, ‘Trick or Treat Down Main Street’. Community Builders will be hosting a trick or treat evening on Main Street from 5-7:00 p.m. Any business interested in participating, please contact Jill at 320-285-7780 to be put on the list. If any outside businesses would be interested in decorating a trailer to park in town, also contact

Placing: Blues went to: Dylan Hollermann, Mason Hollermann, Nicholas Hollermann, Megan Hollermann, Erica Hollermann, Olivia Hollermann, Nicholas Mettler, Samuel Mettler, Lawrence Mettler.

The 4-H program is funded through a partnership of federal, state, county and private resources and is part of the University of Minnesota Extension.

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UCare will hold information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan

Meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan on Thursday, October 9, at 2:00 p.m., at Carnegie Library, 108 3rd Street NE, Little Falls. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2015 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Essentials Rx, and Value plans.

UCare for Seniors has more than 100,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 (toll free).

About UCare: UCare (www.ucare.org) is an independent, nonprofit health plan providing health care and administrative

Local Library Events

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AREN’T ASPECT AUNTS BEASTS BEHIND BENDS BOXES BREAD BREATHS BRICK BUNKS CASSETTES CLUBS CURLY

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Trim & Remove Trees, 55 ft. Boom, Brush Removal, Stump Grinding & Removal,Hedge Trimming, Firewood Available Including Delivery, Residential Landscaping & Bobcat Work

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PRIDE RELAX RESISTANCE RESTS SECRET SERVE SHINE SLEEVE SMASH SMELLED STEPS STRAW STRING

SUGAR TAKEN TEARS TENTS THEATERS TREES TRIAL TWIGS USING USUAL VIEWS WAGON WISELY

Tired of Dirty Windows?

Give Handyman Lee a Call!

320-836-7186 320-217-3449

Albany Library • 320-845-4843 Preschool Story time: Wednesday, Oct. 8, 10:30-11:15 a.m., for ages 2-5. Preschool Story time is a fun event with stories, songs and a craft. Attendance is limited and preregistration is suggested.

Tech Tuesdays: Tuesday, Oct. 14, 6:307:30 p.m., for teens and adults. This is an opportunity to learn how to set up an email account, use an eReader/tablet, learn how to do basic computer research, or get other kinds of technology help. The Albany Robotics Team #4336 will provide assistance.

Participants may bring their eReaders/tablets or personal computers, and three of the library’s Internet stations will be available for use. Attendance is limited and registration is required.

Grey Eagle Library • 320-285-2505 Beer and Brewing in the Land of Sky Blue Waters: Wednesday, Oct. 8, 6:30-8:00 p.m., for adults. Minnesota’s first brewery opened in Saint Paul in 1849. This event provides information about the basics of beer brewing, and explores the history of Minnesota’s beer scene including the innovators that have spurred a new generation of craft breweries.

Halloween Make & Take: Saturday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., for children and teens. Stop in at your leisure for spooky

services to more than 400,000 members.

UCare partners with health care providers, counties, community organizations, and other member-directed groups to create and deliver innovative health coverage plans for: • Medicare-eligible individuals throughout Minnesota and in western Wisconsin.

• Individuals and families enrolled in income-based Minnesota Health Care Programs, such as MinnesotaCare and Prepaid Medical Assistance Program.

• Adults with disabilities and Medicare beneficiaries with chronic health conditions.

• Minnesotans dually eligible for Medical Assistance and Medicare.

make and take crafts.

Melrose Library • 320-256-3885 “Beer and Brewing in the Land of Sky Blue Waters”: Monday, Oct. 13, 6:30-8:00 p.m., for adults. This event provides information about the basics of beer brewing.

It also explores the history of Minnesota’s beer scene, beginning with Minnesota’s first brewery in Saint Paul in 1849, and including the innovators who have spurred a new generation of craft breweries.

Swanville Library • 320-547-2346 Kids Invited to Costume Party: Thursday, Oct. 9 at 3:15 p.m., for children of all ages to Grade 12. Visit the library dressed as your favorite book character to enjoy fun, games and snacks.

Upsala Library • 320-573-4282 Behind the Scenes Movie Group: Monday, Oct. 6, 6:30-9:30 p.m., for adults. View interesting films. Newcomers are welcome.

Help choose the film of the night.

Z Juggling Rosenschnoz: Thursday, Oct. 9, 7-8:00 p.m., for families and children 5 and older at Upsala Area Schools Auditorium. Chris Griffith of Z Puppets Rosenschnoz combines physical comedy with juggling skills to create a show the whole family will enjoy. Z Puppets Rosenschnoz is an award-winning puppet theatre group from the Twin Cities.

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Video Screening: Who Built Our Capital?

Join us at the Stearns History Museum at 9:00 a.m., on Wednesday morning, October 8, for the October Breakfast Club. Project director and video producer Randy Croce will present his documentary video Who Built Our Capital?

The Minnesota State Capitol Building is nationally recognized, but the workers and contractors who constructed it have been forgotten - until now. Four years of original research and stories from builders’ descendants and current statehouse restorers reveal

how this Minnesota icon came to be. The documentary and associated website www. whobuiltourcapitol.org, portray not only onsite workers, but those who transported and provided materials for the building, including granite contractors and quarry workers in Stearns County. Project director and video producer Randy Croce will introduce the film and answer questions.

There is a fee for this event. Become a member today and enjoy many other benefits in addition to Breakfast Club.

Todd County Youth to Celebrate National 4-H Week October 5-11 Todd County 4-H will showcase the great things that 4-H offers young people and highlight the incredible 4-H youth in the community who work each day to make a positive impact on the community.

When asked what 4-H means to them, Jadon Buntjer, Todd County 4-H Leader’s Council Treasurer said, “4-H means working together, building a good work ethic, being accountable and learning responsibility and above all having fun!” Rachel Paskewitz, Todd County 4-H Leader’s Council Secretary stated, “Through the years, 4-H has not only taught me about different values in life, it has shown who I am. 4-H is very important to me and it’s a very big part of my life. People say I talk about my cows too much, but that is what’s important to me. 4-H isn’t just an activity. It’s a love, it’s a passion, and it’s a way of life.”

“We have such a phenomenal group of young people in Todd County 4-H; it is so exciting to see them gaining leadership skills and expanding their horizons. 4-H plays an

important role in the development in becoming productive members of society in these young people’s lives. 4-H helps youth discover their passions, provides quality-learning experiences and ignites their minds through inquiry-based learning opportunities,” said Larissa Brune, Todd County 4-H Program Coordinator.

Learn more about 4-H contact: Larissa Brune, 4-H Program Coordinator at 320-7324435, brun0302@umn.edu or on our website: www.4-H.org, find us on Facebook at www. facebook.com/4-H and on Twitter at https:// twitter.com/4H.

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Convenience Store • Bait Open 7 days a week Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Cold Spring Bakery • Schaefer’s Meats Leanin’ Tree Gift Cards • DVDs

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Bob’s Woodcraft • New Cabinets • Refacing • Refinishing

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One Bedroom Apartments Available!

Rent based on income.

Rent Includes: Water, Sewer, Refuse, Bulk Rate-Cable Call Today & Make Oak Ridge Manor Your New Home!

Office: 320-256-3630 Cell: 320-219-3158 Equal Housing Opportunity

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FOR SALE: Berg barn cleaner chain, 18 in. CW. Call 320-241-7693.

GARAGE SALE: Oct. 3-4, 9-4. Big variety new & old, crafts, collectables, kitchen things & more. 108 Rhoda, Swanville.

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FOR SALE: Skyline fifth wheel camper, one slide out, 24.5 feet, stored inside, will store this year, $7,000. Call 320573-2340.

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UPSALA SALE: 107 Main St., Oct. 3-4; 8 am. Bargains and good junk.

FOR SALE: Carrots and onions, organically grown, 75¢ a lb. Call 532-6323336.

GARAGE SALE: Upsala Friday, October 3rd 3-7 and Saturday, October 4th 8-3. (2 blocks east of school) Household items, books, puzzles, girls clothing size 4-6, girls shoes, adult clothing, Christmas items.

10/2P 9TH ANNUAL FARMERS MARKET: Sat., Oct. 4, 9AM-4PM and Sun., Oct. 5, 11AM-4PM at the Bowlus American Legion. Produce, canned goods, baked goods and more. Proceeds used to support veterans.

10/2P ST. MARTIN: Fall city wide garage sales from 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Watch for balloons.

GARAGE SALE: Riding lawn mower, childrens clothes, many more items. Oct. 10-11; 8 am-? 116 3rd St. SW, Melrose.

Bobcat Snowblowing Also Available

MEGA SALE: Sat., November 15, 8 am–1 pm. Comm. Cov. Church, Main St., Upsala. Gifts, crafts, & rummage sale.

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Contact Lee Buchholz 320-815-0125

Interior • Exterior • Staining References Available Call Simon Hellermann 320-256-7454 • Cell 320-293-1368

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

In Albany: 1 & 2 Bedroom

THE JUNCTION

FOUND: Strayed to our place striped/ brindle male dog. Call 320-573-2447.

Pickup Truck Snow Plowing for Driveways

Simon’s Painting

• Building & Remodeling of Residential & Agriculture Structures Free Estimates • All Types of Concrete Work

Classified Ads

Cats Ok

Call Loreen for Details!

763-238-0616

Park Place Town Homes

2 & 3 Bedroom Homes Available in a Nice Quiet Setting, Attached Garage, Washer & Dryer Hook Ups, Close to Bike Trail.

Call for Details!

WANTED TO BUY: Standing Timber: White Oak, Red Oak, Basswood & Poplar. Minimum of 3 acres. For more info, contact Steve Baum Custom Logging & Firewood Sales, Burtrum, MN. 320-8151863.

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2 Bedrooms • No Steps Community Room All Maintenance Included Attached Double Car Garage Available

For Info. Call 320-632-5918

FOR SALE: 2000 Kawasaki Prairie 400, winch, plow, cargo box, windshield, 395 mi., extras, $2,995. Call 763257-5419.

FOR SALE: International 785 6 bottom vary width plow, auto reset, needs some repair. Call 320-352-2664.

FOR SALE: Allied hydr loader w/7ft snow bucket, 54 in pallet fork, snowmobile trailer w/new tires, new floor, Albany. Call 320-845-4848 or 320-249-3521.

FOR SALE: 1985 SRV 535 CC Yamaha snowmobile, 705 miles, excellent condition. Call 320-573-2355.

WANTED TO BUY: Dairy Heifers and Cows. 320-894-7175. SC-evB LOOKING FOR: A metal or wood canoe, can leak, cheap. Call 320-3233274.

FOR RENT: Home in Grey Eagle, large yard, 2 bdrm, $700/mo. + utilities. Call 320-285-7786.

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WANTED: Firewood, preferably hardwood, will clean your woods. Call 320285-2645.

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LIFE’S SHORT: Why spend it alone?

Male independent contractor looking for female friend to enjoy the small things in life. Call or text 320-774-9033, ask for Roger.

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FREE: Border Collie cross Black Lab female, 7 months old, very good. Call 320-573-2677.

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Personal For Sale, Personal Wanted, or Giveaway type ads are FREE up to 20 words. 25¢ For Each Additional Word. Pre-Paid.

Business Ads: For Rent, Help Wanted, Wanted (For Profit), or Service type ads are $5.00 for 20 words. 25¢ For Each Additional Word. Pre-Paid.

Office: 320-256-3630 Cell: 320-219-3158

Long Prairie: Terrace Townhome

Melrose: Village Townhome

East Village Townhome Glenwood: Gables Townhome Sauk Centre: Centre Crossing Townhome

Centre Village Townhome Little Falls: Edgewater Townhome

Courtyard Townhome Royalton: Platwood Townhome

FOR SALE: 2008 Ford Taurus Limited, AWD, 95,300 mi, exc cond, $8,500. Call 320-285-4755.

FOR RENT: Freeport area country home, 4 BR 2 bath, newly refurbished, all appliances, 1 car garage and storage shed, beautiful country setting, $850/mo. plus utilities, no inside pets or smokers, 1 year lease. ref. & deposit req. agent, Jan. Call 320-232-0022.

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FOR SALE: 1992 22’ Coachman 5th wheel camper, A-1 shape, new fridg., new roof, boat hitch, tires, Freeport. Call 320-836-2588.

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Page 12 • Hometown News • Thursday, October 2, 2014 Big Birch Lake: Very Nice Year Round Long Lake: Very nice year round home Lake Home For Sale. East facing with on Long Lake Burnhamville TWP. spectacular views of lake. 3 bedrooms, 2 Large master bedroom with private baths, gas fireplace, large deck on lake side, bath, open kitchen, dining, living room with gas fireplace & nice lake view. Deck on lakeside for entertaining, large 1.5 acre large heated garage with workshop, meticulously maintained $ property with beautiful landscaping. PRICE REDUCED $249,900 wooded lot, West facing! PRICE REDUCED 219,900

Big Swan Lake: Nice/small nearly no NEW Listing Little Birch Lake: maintenance Seasonal Cabin. Affordable Privacy on Beautiful Little Birch lakeside living, $300 Per Yr. Assoc.

Lake. Nice cottage featuring 3 Fees includes garbage, lawn care, water, Bedrooms & 1 Bath with 2 lofts & sewer. Sales price includes furnished cabin, MUST SEE! for additional sleeping areas. Large screened in porch on Recent property improvements. PRICE REDUCED $56,450 lakeside, Fire pit, storage shed, dock & extras included, $ Don’t delay viewing this property! PRICE REDUCED 159,900 Grey Eagle: Unique Property on W side of Big Birch Lake. Buildable lake lot that NEW Listing Little Birch Lake : Very offers hard bottom shore & great swimming. nice & well maintained seasonal A-Frame sits on the waters edge, nearly 1 property on Little Birch Lake. 2 lots acre undeveloped, 135’ of lake shore. Build offering 200’ of frontage. Cottage your dream home. $179,900 features 3 bedrooms plus bunk room, 1 bath, large screened in porch & deck overlooking lake. Newer windows & roof.

Grey Eagle: Year Round lake home on Price includes dock & extras! PRICE REDUCED $238,900 Little Birch Lake. Excellent level lot, nice lake shore & West facing. Home Grey Eagle: Beautiful Year Round needs work but has much potential. Features 2 Bedrooms Lake Home on Big Birch Lake. & 1 Bathroom. Purchase for seasonal use or year round Great Lake View & Home is like home. PRICE REDUCED $139,900 Brand New. Features 3 Bedrooms & 2 Baths, Large Screened Porch on Lakeside, Huge Walk-Out Grey Eagle: Building Lot in Birchdale Family RM with Gas Fireplace. Kitchen has Oak Cabinetry, Estates Plat 2. Creek access to Little Birch $ Walk In Pantry, Must See! PRICE REDUCED 339,900 Lake. Tarred road, wonderful setting overlooking creek. PRICE REDUCED $39,900 Big Birch Lake: Impossible To Find! 2 Heavily Wooded Adjoining Lake Lots On Grey Eagle: Prime lake shore on Big Birch Premier Big Birch Lake. One Property Lake! Newer lake home built in 2004. New $ has 271’ Of Prime Lake Shore & Over 2 Acres of Land. 250,000 2 stall garage just built. Home features 2 Bedrooms plus loft that sleeps 6+ PPL. The Second Property has 276’ of Lake Shore & 2 Acres of Land. $ Open lake side floor plan, 2 Baths, gas 300,000. This is an Extremely Rare Opportunity to Buy Lake fireplace, spectacular East facing lake views. Must See! $369,000 Lots like this on Big Birch Lake. Don’t Delay in Viewing.

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The Gould Brothers have very different personalities, but are extremely passionate about similar things. GBX promotes the shooting and hunting sports, conservation, gun safety, and living with a purpose. The Gould Brothers are most well known for their live exhibition shooting shows performed at events across the country and for their online videos seen across the globe. Providing a one of a kind live entertainment show the Gould brothers team up to perform for outdoor events, nonprofit events as well as VIP gatherings throughout the United States. There are many types of entertainment acts but “we guarantee you have never seen anything quite like this.”

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Long Prairie Sportsman’s Club

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Equal Housing Opportunity

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• Rent is 30% of income after medical deductions.

• Electric heat.

• Free cable.

• Elevator and Accessible Entry door openers.

• Well maintained by caretakers who care.

• Raised Gardens.

• Controlled Access entrance door locks.

• GRRL Collection on site.

• Community room with kitchen for large gatherings.

•Mail delivery and pick-up in building.

• Two laundry rooms, craft room, three lobby areas for visiting.

• Many on-site services such as Todd County Health, housekeeping and meals from the senior center.

• Air conditioned halls and public areas.

• Friendly residents.

• Church services.

• Homemaker Meetings.

• Monthly Birthday Parties.

On Site Hair Salon for Tenants!

Equal Housing Opportunity

Garages when available

35th Anniversary OPEN HOUSE Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014

Call Harry Grammond 1-320-285-2752 or grammond @meltel.net or 308 Cedar Street N., Grey Eagle, MN 56336

Grey Eagle Housing Association is an Equal Housing Opportunity Provider