Hometown News Oct. 4, 2012

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Winners thrive on competition -By Harvey Mackay

I hate to lose.

That said, I am proud to admit that competition has made me a better businessman, a better golfer and a better person. And when there isn’t another company or business to compete with, I try to outdo myself. If that sounds simple, well, it is. I always want to be at my best and show my best side.

People can exceed expectations when motivated properly. This story, told by Andrew S. Grove, former CEO of the Intel Corporation, the California manufacturer of semiconductors, is a perfect illustration.

For years the performance of the Intel facilities maintenance group, which is responsible for keeping their buildings clean and in good shape, was substandard. No amount of pressure or inducement seemed to do any good.

Then Intel initiated a program in which each building’s upkeep was periodically given a score by a resident senior manager. The score was then compared with those given the other buildings. Result: The condition of all of the buildings improved dramatically - al-

most immediately.

Nothing else had been done. People did not get more money or other rewards. What they did get was the stimulus of competition.

Competition drives performance.

It drives people to work harder and dig down deeper to deliver more than they ever thought they could.

Among the many benefits of increased market competition according to the tutor2u website are: • Lower prices for consumers.

• A greater discipline on producers/ suppliers to keep their costs down.

• Improvements in technology with positive effects on production methods and costs.

• A greater variety of products from which to choose.

• A faster pace of invention and innovation.

• Improvements to the quality of service for consumers.

• Better information for consumers, allowing people to make more informed choices.

There’s nothing like a little competi-

tion to boost productivity. Look at industry studies and you will consistently see that competition helped improve results.

I am and have always been very competitive. I understand that some people don’t like competition, but you have to accept that competition is unavoidable in life. That’s the way our society works. And it’s my firm belief that our society improves with competition.

Some parents don’t want to engage their young children in competition. I understand their reluctance in situations where unrealistic expectations are set.

But friendly competition is good. It is critical to prepare children and teenagers to compete in the real world. As they grow older, they will face competition in schools, getting a job, even buying a Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

Upcoming Events

OCTOBER 6 • Caramel Apple Ride, 8-10 a.m. registration at Melrose Trailhead, Lake Wobegon Trail.

• Freeport Chamber Oktoberfest.

• St. John’s Catholic Church 28th Annual Craft Fair from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Swanville School. See ad on page 3.

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

OCTOBER 7 • Matching Fund Breakfast from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church basement, New Munich.

• Holdingford Church of All Saints Women’s Group Pancake/Sausage/Egg Breakfast & Quilt/Cash Raffle from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Hall on River St. OCTOBER 8 • Speaker Brad Brandon with Minnesota For Marriage at 7:00 p.m. at Brighter Days Family Church, Burtrum.

OCTOBER 10 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Monthly Membership Meeting at 10:30 a.m. at the center.

OCTOBER 13 • Our Lady of Fatima Public Square Rosary Rally at 12-noon, 1 block north of Seven Dolors Church, Albany.

• 39th Annual Meatball Supper from 4-8 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Grey Eagle.

• Annual 4-H Achievement Program at 8:00 p.m. at the Long Prairie-Grey Eagle High School Auditorium.

OCTOBER 14 • Holdingford Area Knights of Columbus Chicken & Ham Dinner from 3:30-7 p.m. at the Pelican Lake Ballroom, St. Anna.

• Sacred Heart Catholic United Financial Matching Grant Breakfast from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Church basement, Freeport. See ad on page 4.

• 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.

• 5th Annual Spud Fest from 5-7:30 p.m. at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Upsala. See ad on page 3.

OCTOBER 17 • Freeport Community Center Chicken Fry from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center.

OCTOBER 21 • St. Rosa Lions Breakfast from 8:30 a.m.12:00 p.m. at the St. Rose of Lima Church basement, St. Rosa.

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

OCTOBER 28 • Bingo starting at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church basement, Melrose.

OCTOBER 30 • Halloween Pot Luck Party at 5 p.m. at the Grey Eagle Senior Center.

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

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

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

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

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

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Temperatures Date 9/26 9/27 9/28 9/29 9/30 10/1 10/2

High 62 68 80 83 82 68 72

Low 35 37 42 49 49 44 39

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High: 44 Low: 26

Weekend Weather Saturday

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High: 54 Low: 33

Hometown News • Thursday, October 4, 2012 • Page 3

Area students enrolled at UW-River Falls

Birth Announcement Eddison Jerald John Bitz

Darrell and Carissa Bitz of Grey Eagle are proud to announce the birth of their son, Eddison Jerald John Bitz, born Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 12:54 p.m. at the CentraCare Health System-Melrose.

Eddison weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 21 ¼ inches in length.

Welcoming Eddison home is his big sister Annika.

Grandparents are Kevin and Nancy Bitz of Grey Eagle and Jack & Sam DuDash of Grey Eagle. Great grandparents are Janet Sufka of Grey Eagle and Jeni Tollensdorf of Long Prairie.

Harvey Mackay continued from page 2 house.

A University of Florida study found that participating in sports is a healthy way to teach kids about the positive aspects of competition. Playing sports helps kids understand how competition works in a friendly environment and that if you try your hardest, you have a better chance at succeeding, not to mention improving your health and self-esteem.

When I was in London at the Olympics, I heard an interviewer ask an athlete to predict the outcome of his race.

He said, “I’ll come in fifth.”

Sure enough, that’s exactly where he finished, even though he could easily have placed third, or even second, since two other major competitors fared poorly.

Contrast this with Manteo Mitchell who broke his leg midway through the 4x400 meter relay, but kept running to allow the U.S. team to reach the final.

I cannot emphasize enough that all

my business life I have faced competition, and I believe it has made both me and my company better. When competitors improve their products, we improve ours more. When a sales prospect mentions service, I ask what the other company promised them and then exceed it. We know our customers better here at MackayMitchell Envelope Company.

It’s our real leg up on the competition.

We hate to lose a customer. We take tremendous pride in beating the competition, because that means we are serving our customers better.

There is an old saying in Africa that goes like this: Every morning a gazelle gets up and knows that it must out-run the fastest lion or it will get eaten. And every morning, a lion gets up and knows that it must out-run the slowest gazelle or it will starve to death.

So, whether you are a gazelle or a lion, every morning when you get up, you’d better be running.

UW-River Falls has some 6,383 students enrolled for fall semester. Area students include: Shawn Anderson of Albany, is majoring in History.

Jennifer Groetsch of Albany, is majoring in Dairy Science.

Lisa Keppers of Avon, is majoring in Agricultural Business.

Vanessa Richter of Albany, is majoring in Marketing Communications.

Marjorie Schleper of Holdingford, is majoring in Agricultural Education.

Jill Smith of Avon, is majoring in

Mackay’s Moral: If you go the extra mile, you will almost always beat the competition.

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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Victor A. “Vic” McConnell

Obituaries Isabella M. “Issy” Murphy Isabella M. “Issy” Murphy, age 88 of Melrose, died Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at the Pine Villa Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota after two years of battling cancer.

Memorial services were held at 11 a.m.

Monday, October 1, 2012 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Melrose with Rev. Kevin Mann officiating. Inurnment was at St. John’s Cemetery in Albany following the lunch.

Isabella Mary Gangl was born June 2, 1924 in Millwood Township, Stearns County, Minnesota to Michael and Hilda (Eiynck) Gangl. She married Gordon Teske on August 20, 1949 in Albany and was a homemaker all her life. After

Harley R. Anderson

A Celebration of Life for Harley R. Anderson of Buffalo was held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at the MillerCarlin Funeral Home in Holdingford.

Burial took place at the Gethsemane Cemetery in Upsala following the service.

Harley passed away Thursday afternoon in Waconia after a long battle with a nerve disorder.

Harley was born to Florence (Peka) and Donald Anderson in Little Falls.

Harley grew up in the Holdingford area and later moved to Buffalo where he lived the rest of his life. He married Carol Otten

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Gordon passed away, she married George Murphy on December 18, 1982 in St. Cloud. Issy enjoyed her flower garden, traveling, going to the casino and knitting afghans, mittens and other pieces.

She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Melrose, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 101, past president of St. Paul’s Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and member and past president of Schanharr-Otte VFW Post 7050 Auxiliary.

Survivors include her siblings, Louella (Jim) Noren of St. Paul, Sally Rolfes of Minneapolis, Ida Finken of Melrose, Marti (Roger) Doetkott of Melrose, Al (Lorraine) Gangl of Melrose and Elmer Gangl of Melrose.

Issy was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Gordon Teske on May 15, 1980; second husband, George Murphy on September 27, 1993; four brothers and four sisters.

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

June 1, 2000 in Little Falls. Before his illness, Harley worked in manufacturing, most recently for Buhler Inc. Harley is survived by his loving wife Carol Anderson, Buffalo; his sister Phyllis (Bruce) Anderson, Litchfield; his brotherin-law Rich Baker, Kirkwood, MO; and many family members and friends.

He is preceded by his mother and father Florence and Donald Anderson, and his sister Donna Baker.

Arrangements were made by the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home of Holdingford.

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Loren A. Lehner

Loren A. Lehner, age 66 of Albany, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at the Albany Area Hospital in Albany, Minnesota.

F u n e r a l services will be 6 p.m. Friday, October 5 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Albany. Private family interment will be at Our Savior’s Lutheran Cemetery on Saturday in Albany.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m.

Friday at the church in Albany.

Loren Alois Lehner was born February 13, 1946 in Albany, Minnesota to Alois and Dorthea (Klug) Lehner. He was united in marriage to Sharon Klein on June 18, 1966 at Ebenezer Evangelical Lutheran Church in Albany. They made their home in Winsted for three years and then began farming on the family farm north of Albany in 1971. After retiring from the farm, Loren worked at the Albany Elementary School as a custodian for ten years. He enjoyed his job at the school, especially the children.

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Institute in Minneapolis. He married Claire Gilbert on June 13, 1956 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Vic worked for MN DOT as a technician for 39 years before retiring in 1990. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing.

Vic was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose and the St. Cloud Knights of Columbus Council #961.

Survivors include his wife, Claire McConnell of Melrose; brothers, Jim McConnell of Pasco, WA and Bill (Barb) McConnell of St. Cloud; brother-in-law, Richard Hall of Cottage Grove; and 16 nieces and nephews.

Vic was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Al McConnell; sisters, Rita Hall and Marie McConnell; sisters-inlaw, Jean McConnell and Peg McConnell.

Memorials can be made to the McConnell Scholarship Fund at Cathedral High School in St. Cloud.

Arrangements are made by PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.

Loren was a very creative man and loved building bird houses. He also enjoyed doing yard work and anything outdoors, including fishing with his family. He was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Albany where he served on the church council. Loren was also a lifetime member of the Friday Night Coffee Klatsch.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon Lehner of Albany; children, Wendy (Craig) Hoffman of South St. Paul, Amy (Tim) Schmitt of Albany and Molly (Dwight) Kohout of Albany; grandchildren, Jack Hoffman, Alex, Jeremiah, Hannah, Billy and TJ Schmitt, Maddy, Emma and Natalie Kohout; mother, Dorothy Lehner of Albany; brothers, Ken (Lue) Lehner of Winsted, Greg (Gail) Lehner of Sauk Centre and James (Margie) Lehner of Albany; sisters, Diane (Ron) Nelson of Spicer and Lois Thul of Savage.

Loren was preceded in death by his father, Alois Lehner in 2003.

Serving as casket bearers will be Alex Schmitt, Luke Lehner, Jeff Lehner, Wade Rodenwald, Andrew Thul and Gail Hoffmann. Honorary bearer will be Nancy Rahn.

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

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Victor A. “Vic” McConnell, age 77 of Melrose, died Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at the Melrose Area Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota.

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

Saturday, October 6 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Inurnment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church in Melrose.

Victor Anthony McConnell was born November 14, 1934 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Harry and Mary (Schmitt) McConnell. After graduating from high school, Vic attended Dunwoody Industrial

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Ervin B. Wiechmann

Ervin B. Wiechmann, age 90 of Melrose, died Monday, October 1, 2012 at the Melrose Area Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 5 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating and Rev. Vincent Lieser and Rev. Ken Thielman concelebrating.

Inurnment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m.

Thursday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose and from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the church. Sts. Bernard & Elizabeth Council will pray at 5 p.m. followed by parish prayers at 7 p.m.

Thursday evening at the funeral home.

Ervin Bernard Wiechmann was born August 25, 1922 in Millwood Township, Stearns County, Minnesota to William and Rose (Austing) Wiechmann. He was united in marriage to Viola Korf on April 27, 1948 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Meire Grove. Ervin farmed his entire life, farming east of Melrose until his retirement in 1986.

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Survivors include his wife, Viola Wiechmann of Melrose; children, Marilyn (Paul) Schanhaar of Deer River, Eugene (Karen) Wiechmann of Freeport, Donald (Tammy) Wiechmann of Melrose, Allan (Lisa) Wiechmann of Melrose, Joseph (Sharon) Wiechmann of Melrose, Richard (Shelly) Wiechmann of Melrose, Lynn (Randy) Gieske of Sauk Centre, and Jerry Wiechmann of New Munich; 18 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and three step-grandchildren; brother and sisters, Lorraine (Al) Schaefer of New Munich, Carol Pohlmann of Melrose, Claris (Julius) Massmann of Osakis, Lawrence (Mae) Wiechmann of Melrose, and Margie (Vernon) Stroeing of Freeport; and son-in-law, Bob Doll of Florida.

Ervin was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Lois Doll in 1999; and sister, Florentine Korf.

Serving as urn bearer will be Marilyn Schanhaar. Cross bearer will be Chris Wiechmann and scripture bearer will be Beth Gieske. Honorary bearers will be Tony Niehaus, Donnie Van Drehle, Elmer Kettler and Sts. Bernard & Elizabeth Council. Readers will be Shannah Field and April Prchal.

Upsala Elementary Title I Meeting

By Mr. Vern Capelle, Dean of Students The Upsala Elementary School Title I Advisory Council will meet on Wednesday, October 10th at 3:15 p.m. in the Office Conference room.

Any interested parents are encouraged to attend a meeting concerning our Title I Program. Come to voice your questions, concerns, and suggestions.

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Kent Dudley Ministry Concert October 7

Recording artist Kent Dudley and the musical group Bended Knee will present a concert at the Community Country Church in Holdingford at 3:00 p.m. on October 7.

They perform a mixture of country, jazz and blues as well as Dudley’s original inspirational country songs affirming hope, family and country.

Band founder Dudley is a singer/songwriter whose most recent CD has been released by Tate Music Group of Oklahoma.

The seven member band has performed not only in Minnesota and North Dakota but in the southern states as well, and includes rhythm, bass, and lead guitar, along with keyboards, drums and two female vocalists.

A former pastor and chaplain in the Bemidji area, Kent Dudley says, I felt a call to tell others the promise of hope and healing. The focus of our ministry is towards family. Families are under attack right now, and our family has been no exception. We have seen healing, restoration, joy and hope, in the

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Uniting together for the Sanctity of Marriage Everyone is invited to join us for one evening on Monday, October 8, at 7:00 p.m., to hear a very important message and to answer questions about the upcoming Marriage Amendment here in Minnesota. We will discuss the importance of why it is crucial to our society and culture to vote “YES” this coming November! Below are some very important things which will be covered during this evening’s session.

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On Sept. 29th the Long Prairie/Grey Eagle FFA Chapter traveled to Marshall, MN for the FFA State Trap and Sporting Clays Event. Our Sporting Clays team placed 8th out of 36 teams, with Jordan Marcyes placing 3rd in the contest individually, and part of the all-state team, busting 43 clays, (1st and 2nd tied at 44). Our trap team had a few jitters early on in the contest but then started opening up on the targets, placing 43 out of 50. Now we know what to expect next year at the contest, and I’m sure the teams will be up to the challenge. Sporting clays team consisted of Jordan Marcyes, Ben Mueller, Evan Gessell, Houston Berscheit, and Mitchell Hinnenkamp, Our Trap Team consisted of Luke Mueller, Ben Mueller, Tanner Gjerstad, Jadon Buntjer and Andrew Gugglberger. Submitted by Curt Gjerstad.

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Aging at the County Fair -By Saralee Perel Minnesota Through The Lens: I love au- wheel. What is it with we humans that we pay good money to do such a thing?

Why do we have to scare ourselves to death? I posed this question about the human psyche to my esteemed uncle, Dr. Schlaymie Freud who knew nothing since he’s a proctologist.

I watched the people on the ground grow smaller as the Ferris wheel took us way up in the air. Then, when we were at the very top, it stopped. I grabbed Bob’s arm in a panic.

“I stole a bracelet when I was 11 years old!” I confessed.

He looked at me like I was nuts, a look I’d see all too frequently in the years ahead, a look that now makes me want to bonk him on the head with a corn dog.

“There, there,” he said, patting my hand.

“There, there? That’s it? Nobody says ‘there, there’! What the hell is that supposed to do? PUT ME IN A STATE OF TRANQUILITY?” The wheel didn’t move. I looked up at the heavens.

“Death be not proud,” I chanted. I put my hands to my face and started to cry. “For whom the bell tolls. It tolls for . . . oh no, I forgot,” I sobbed.

“What is the matter with you?” Bob asked, eating popcorn.

“I have this habit,” I said gulping for air between sobs, “of cliché-ing when I’m scared.” The wheel creaked. “Death and taxes!” I screamed. “If this is living, I’d rather be dead!” The couple in the car in front of us turned around which made the cars sway. My anxiety soared. I looked at them and blurted out, “The wheel is turning but the hamster is dead!” They hadn’t looked scared before but now they did.

I reached a state of hysteria. I stood up in the car. Bob held on to my waist and tried to pull me back down. I opened my arms and shouted, “I’d rather be dead than red!”

Thirty years old “Um, . . . I think I’ll pass,” I said to my husband Bob, as he bought tickets to the twirling cable car ride.

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34’ 5th Wheel We went to the area Camper Bunk House, of the fairgrounds where 2 Slide-Outs, 1-Owner, people shout at you in a Very Nice! challenging way to get you to play their games.

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Twenty-three years old “Could I have extra sugar on that?”

I asked the lady who was serving fried dough. I kept cinching the belt on my size 5 shorts. By the time I finished the cotton candy, I was ready to start on a corn dog, but not until I had the fried clams.

The guy running the “Guess Your Weight” booth figured me correctly at 105.

I had never heard of any of the people slated to sing on the entertainment stage. They were from my parents’ generation when nobody knew good music.

Twenty-five years old “Wheeeeee!!!!” You could hear me scream as I fearlessly flew on the TiltA-Whirl. I think my head, at times, was where my feet were supposed to be.

I was having a great time other than the pain I felt whenever I touched my sunburned arms. I rolled my sleeves up higher so my shoulders would burn. By tomorrow, the red would be a dark tan.

My boyfriend, Bob, and I walked to the place where you can show off your strength by banging a sledgehammer hard enough so the ball hits the bell at the top.

He swaggered over to the sledgehammer, turned his head and gave me his no-problemo smug glance during which he twisted a muscle in his lower back.

I heard him mutter “Ow,” as he hoisted the hammer.

“You don’t have to prove anything to me,” I called out. A bunch of other girls were waiting in line with their boyfriends.

“I know that,” he laughed as he called over his shoulder. He quickly lifted the sledgehammer in a wide arch over his head and fell over backwards.

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“Keep walking,” I whispered.

“I heard that!” she said.

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Thirty-five years old “I don’t do carbohydrates,” I said. I threw away the hot dog roll, but stuffed

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Saralee continued from page 5 Forty years old “Did you bring the sun block?” I asked Bob. We slathered half the bottle of SPF 300 grease on our skins.

We walked to the sledgehammer thing. Then we walked past it.

The guy at the “Guess Your Weight” booth figured I was 135. I dumped a cup of soft-serve ice cream on his head.

One of the groups on the entertainment stage was singing a song from my generation, when music finally started to get good. They were singing the eloquent and deeply moving melody Wooly Bully, written by the legendary prophet in his own time, Sam the Sham.

Forty-three years old “What’s the matter?” I asked Bob, as he suggested we look at the baked goods exhibits rather than take one of the rides.

“It’s all too risky. I’m selling my

motorcycle next week and taking up bread baking. Have I told you?”

“Yes, you told me.”

Forty-five years old I went to the fair with my friend, Kate. We swarmed like locusts over the various food booths, sampling everything in sight. Kate is very skinny. I hate people like this, but I do love Kate.

We walked near the Guess Your Weight booth. Kate started to get in line.

I grabbed her arm. “If you get in this line, I will make dirty phone calls and say I’m you.”

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When he got off the ride, he was holding his chest. I ran to him. “Honey!

What is it?” I screamed, panicking.

He felt all around his shirt pocket. “I thought I brought the Mylanta. You must have it in your purse.”

Fifty-five years old “Did I tell you I’m hungry?” Bob said.

“Yes, Bob. This is the third time you’ve said that. What is wrong with your memory?” I rubbed my sore knee.

“Oh look, there’s . . . there’s . . . what’shis-name.”

Bob looked where I pointed. “That’s your brother.”

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1. If you take the tilt-a-whirl, don’t look too closely at the person who’s running it that you’ve entrusted your life to.

2. Life is too short to diet at a county fair.

And finally: 3. Don’t test Bob’s target practice by standing under the giant Ferris wheel if he’s on it.

Saralee Perel is an award-winning nationally syndicated columnist. Her new book is “Cracked Nuts & Sentimental Journeys: Stories From a Life Out of Balance.” To read about her book, including how to receive a signed copy, please visit her homepage: www. saraleeperel.com/ She can be reached at sperel@saraleeperel.com.

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Local Municipality Minutes Swanville City September 4, 2012 Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Senior Center on Tuesday, September 4, 2012. The meeting was called to order at 7:30p.m.with the following members present: Sandy Peterson, Jim Molitor, Jim Piekarski, AJ Johnson, and Tim Grittner. Also Present: Mark Hallen, Reporter Liz Verley, and Brian Zapzalka.

Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held August 7, 2012 and the special meeting held August 28, 2012 were read. Jim Molitor 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 AJ Johnson and seconded by Tim Grittner to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The two proposals were looked at to redo the tarring of Springbrook Drive. After discussion Jim Molitor made a motion to have TriCity Paving do the tarring work on Springbrook Drive for the bid of $64,400.00. Jim Piekarski seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The Swanville Rural Fire Association assessment for 20122013 is $2,765.50. A check in that amount will be issued to the Fire Association.

The levy certification for 2013 was looked at and discussed.

Tim Grittner made a motion to levy upon the taxable property in the City of Swanville for the year 2012 and payable in 2013 the following: $70,000.00General Fund and $11,236.16 in the Debt Service Fund, for a total of $81,236.16. Jim Piekarski seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The Mayor informed the council that the planning and zoning committee set a public hearing meeting for September 25 at 6:00pm for a variance for Duane Johnson to build a privacy fence which is taller than 48” and on the right of way of the city.

New water meters on resident houses were discussed. Brian stated that most of the meters are 15 to 20 years old. It was decided to budget for these meters in the next three years.

Mark Hallen was present to inform the council that the PFA

sent a letter stating that the city is in the IUP fundable range. The prepared plans and specifications of the Rhoda Avenue project are next to be discussed and sent in to PFA. Mark would like to have a walk through with the council on what would be on the plan. Council decided that David Drown would be asked to be present at the next council meeting to discuss the money feasibility of the project.

The well house old mercury switch was discussed. The bids were looked at for this project. Jim Molitor made a motion to go with the bid from Preferred Controls Corp. in the amount of $10,975.00.

This would include a new pressure switch w/timer and related control panel. Jim Piekarski seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The following claims were presented for payment. Members of the Council were furnished with a listing. AJ Johnson made a motion to approve the claims. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The next monthly meeting will be held October 2, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.

There being no further business, a motion was made by Jim Piekarski and seconded by AJ Johnson to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 8:50 p.m.

Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/ Treasurer Grey Eagle City September 11, 2012 The regular meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council was called to order by Mayor Jim Gohman at 7:00 p.m., on the 11th day of September, 2012 in council chambers.

Council members present were Andrea Kraska, Dennis Barrett, and Thom Muellner, and Joe Arnzen.

Also in attendance were Matt Zinniel, Andy Bartkowicz, Lori Hellmann and guests Duane Karls and Deputy Levin from the Todd County Sheriff’s Department.

A motion was made by Andrea Kraska to approve the agenda as submitted. A second was made by Dennis Barrett and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Thom Muellner to approve the minutes of the August 21, 2012 meeting as written. A second was made by Dennis Barrett and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion

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The following water/wastewater items were discussed: 1. Matt and Andy have been working with Preferred Controls from Albany, Minnesota to obtain estimates to update the water and wastewater plants with SCADA monitoring equipment.

2. Matt and Andy will work on a fall discharge possibly in late October.

The following maintenance items were discussed: 1. The Bass Lake boat ramp repair project was completed by Herdering, Inc. 2. A float on the pier at the Bass Lake access needs to be replaced. The City does not have sufficient equipment to do the needed repairs. The DNR will make the repairs this fall if they can make time to get it in.

There were no building permit applications for council consideration.

The Council discussed the leasing of Old City Hall. It was consensus of the Council that the rent charged would need to be sufficient enough to cover the cost of the property taxes and insurance.

The tenant would be responsible for day to day repairs along with all utilities.

A motion was made by Thom Muellner to charge $200 per month for rent of the Old City Hall to any potential tenant along with a $500 security deposit. A second was made by Andrea Kraska and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

Council member Joe Arnzen joined the meeting.

Andy discussed the information he obtained from the City of Swanville regarding the snow plow wing. Andy will contact the company that did the snow plow to get specific information for the next meeting.

Duane Karls addressed the council regarding the culvert and water issues on his property. The survey pins were located and the landscaping that is located on the east end of the fire hall addition was found to be placed on the inside of property line so that any water coming from the fire hall would filter through the landscaping and slow down what may go onto Duane’s property. Research will be done to determine who is responsible for the culvert and will work with Loren Fellbaum from Todd County Public Works to see what could be

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done with the ditch on the east side of Duane’s property. Duane stated that he would like something done this fall so when spring comes, there won’t be any more water issues. The Council will see what they can do to accomplish this but could not guarantee that this time frame would be possible.

A motion was made by Andrea Kraska to spend up to $1,000 on two laptop computers and an inexpensive wireless printer for the Fire Department and water/wastewater departments. A second was made

by Dennis Barrett and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Thom Muellner to approve Resolution No. 2012-15: A Resolution accepting a $5,500 donation from the Grey Eagle Burtrum Lions Club for Park projects. A second was made

by Joe Arnzen and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. The above stated resolution may be read in its entirety in the Clerk’s office.

The Council discussed the proposed 2013 Budget and Levy. Due

to the loss of the homestead credit on property taxes, the council made the decision to remove the levy for water and sewer. The levy for water and sewer was for the cost of the water and sewer portion of the bond payment for the Street Improvement project. By removing the water and sewer levy, the council will reduce the total levy by approximately 13.2%. The council felt that it would be more fiscally responsible during tougher economic times to instead increase water and sewer rates to help cover these costs.

A rate study will be done with Minnesota Rural Water to help determine where our rates should be compared to what they are currently.

A motion was made by Joe Arnzen to approve Resolution No. 201216: A Resolution adopting proposed Levy payable in 2013. A second was made by Thom Muellner and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. The resolution is as follows: Resolution No. 2012-16: A Resolution Adoption Proposed Levy Payable in 2013. Therefore, Be It Resolved,that the following proposed budget for 2013 was approved and adopted by the Grey Eagle City Council on this 11th day of September, 2012.

FUND LEVY AMOUNT % OF TOTAL GENERAL $60,392.00 62 FIRE $13,462.00 16 ST IMP PROJECT $19,411.00 22 TOTAL $93,265.00 100 The Council tabled water and sewer rate increases until a rate study can be done through Minnesota Rural Water.

The council received a letter from the Todd County Development Corporation regarding the economic development portion of the Todd County Comprehensive Plan. A meeting will be held on Monday, September 24, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Browerville Community Center.

Jim Gohman and Dennis Barrett will attend this meeting.

The Clerk was instructed to proceed with delinquent utilities as allowed by ordinance.

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A motion was made by Joe Arnzen to approve the various fund transfers as follows: $768.36 from the Fire Fund to the Fire Hall Debt Service Fund, $77.60 from the Sewer Fund to the Sewer Rehab Fund and $71.28 from the General Fund of which $16.28 goes to the Water Fund and $55 goes to the Sewer Fund for Fire Hall and Library utilities. A second was made

by Dennis Barrett and upon vote,

with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Joe Arnzen to approve payment of the bills as listed. A second was made

by Dennis Barrett and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

Mayor Jim Gohman reported that a Park Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 10:00 a.m., in council chambers.

A motion was made by Thom Muellner to adjourn at 8:55 p.m. A second was made by Andrea Kraska and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

The next regular meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council will be held on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 in council chambers.

These are unapproved minutes.

Lori Hellmann, Clerk

Fire danger hits record high; public assistance needed The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Minnesota Incident Command System (MNICS) needs the help and cooperation of the general public statewide to help prevent and minimize fire danger, which is at a seasonal all-time high in much of Minnesota since automated local records have been kept.

“We have a unique and dangerous combination of fires that are not yet well contained up north, and a serious fire risk in the south that will continue to challenge local emergency response resources if additional fires should start,” said DNR Commissioner Tom Landwehr.

The two large fires and several smaller ones centered in the Karlstad and Baudette areas have consumed more than 40,000 acres so far, resulting in evacuations, lost homes and burned structures. Fortunately, there are no known injuries at this time. The extremely high winds on Tuesday intensified widespread drought conditions, dry

vegetation and persistent low humidity, which even grounded some aerial firefighting resources.

Under such conditions, Landwehr urges all Minnesotans to take certain precautions that include: • Exercise caution in all agricultural operations and avoid operations in fields and roadsides until fire danger improves – particularly the mowing of dry fields and lawns. Sparks from mowers can easily ignite dry grass. Monitor weather conditions and conduct fall operations during periods of higher humidity and low winds.

• Avoid target shooting, particularly the use of the popular new “exploding targets.” Firing guns and hitting exploding targets present a high risk for wildfires.

• If possible, do not run motor vehicles or other heavy equipment in dry fields. The heat of the engine and exhaust system can cause fires especially in tall grass.

• Follow all burning restrictions. Campfires and Word Search Answers from Sept. 27 other open burning are prohibited in several areas of the state. Check the DNR website for current information.

• Carry a fire extinguisher when operating machinery in dry areas.

• Have a family and business emergency response plan ready in case fire threatens an area near you.

• Immediately call 911 if a fire is ignited and move to a safe location.

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Take advantage of this 2-part series to take place at Holdingford City Center from 7 - 8:30 p.m. on Mondays, October 8th and November 12.

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Dr. Lloyd Peterson, professor Emeritus of Southwest Minnesota State University, will address many of the questions you may have regarding World War II. Dr. Peterson received his Master’s degree in World War II history and has done extensive research regarding women’s experiences in this war. He will discuss his research project titled “Women in World War II; Putting Together the Pieces.” Also during his presentation, you will see many artifacts from that time period, participate in problem solving, and sing a song or two.

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Celebrating 10 years of Real Men Sing!

At no charge to participating schools or students, the Staples Area Men’s Chorus books the facility, hires a guest conductor and a voice teacher, buys the music, and provides an evening meal. The festivals have been a resounding success with both participants and audience members. This will be the tenth year for the festival, which provides young men in high school choirs throughout the central Minnesota area the opportunity to work under some of the very best choral directors in the state. Participating schools are not limited to bringing only their “best” students; but instead are encouraged to bring all of their male singers to the festival.

Rehearsals and workshops are held during the morning and afternoon, prior to the concert. Since 2003, Real Men Sing! has featured over 2500 participants. The event has gained notoriety throughout the state of Minnesota and has even been respectfully copied by Lee Nelson at Wartburg College in Iowa. “After serving as the festival clinician in 2009, I decided we needed something like this in Iowa, so we started a festival called...what else... Real Men Sing!” snickers Lee Nelson. “We are quite proud of our traditions,” said long-time chorus member Ron Denning. “These kinds of events and traditions aren’t pulled off by organizations

that aren’t highly organized with many dedicated and talented members.” echoed Don Hoffmann, a singer in the chorus and one of the group’s gifted grant writers. 3rd year director of the chorus Steve Hoemberg said enthusiastically, “If you enjoy the thunderous sounds of Real Men Singing, you need to be at this concert!” This “Massive Masculine Concert” is scheduled for Saturday, October 13, 7:00 PM at the Staples Motley High School Gym. The Guest Conductor will be Dr. Axel Theimer of Saint John’s University, and the guest college choir will be his own Saint John’s University Men’s Chorus.

The 300-plus voice Festival Chorus will include young men from the following high schools: Albany, Bertha-Hewitt, Brainerd, Browerville, Crosby-Ironton, Little Falls, Long Prairie-Grey Eagle, Osakis, Pequot Lakes, Pillager, Pine River-Backus, Sauk Centre, Sebeka, Staples Motley, West Central Area and Yellow Medicine East. Every school within a 60-mile radius of Staples was invited to attend at no charge.

For more information about Real Men Sing!, as well as information about other events of the Staples Area Men’s Chorus, go to www.staplesmen.org or visit them on Facebook under “staples area men’s chorus.”

Tickets are also available online at www.staplesmen.org, at Nelson Insurance Agency on 2nd Avenue in Staples, and at the door.

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Garages when available

Recycle Aluminum Cans at the Grey Eagle Senior Center.

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

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