Hometown News Oct. 8, 2015

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Money, the game...with 7 simple steps to win it -By Harvey Mackay W i t h the possible exception of what the Treasury Department turns out, MONEY Master the Game – Tony Robbins’ new book – may be the most valuable stuff in print.

It’s absolutely jammed with advice you can take all the way to the bank.

Tony boils his message down to “7 simple steps to financial freedom.” I, in turn, have 7 compelling reasons, why you absolutely have to sink your teeth into MONEY cover-to-cover: • Tony’s stories sing. For Tony, caring and giving are properly the most powerful urges to build financial stability in the first place. When Tony was 11, a stranger saved Thanksgiving Day by appearing like magic on his family’s front door with bags chock full of groceries. At 17, “working nights as a janitor,” Tony spent Turkey Day treating

a couple of families to dinner himself.

He describes one young woman whose motivating financial dream “was to buy a ranch and turn it into a church camp.”

As Winston Churchill wisely put it: “’We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.’”

• Tony’s All Star team of financial experts is jaw-dropping. They include David Swensen, “the rock star of institutional investing . . . who grew Yale University’s endowment from $1 billion to more than $23.9 billion in less than two decades.” Then there’s Mary Callahan Erdoes who “oversees more than $2.5 trillion as CEO of J.P. Morgan Asset Management.”

She offers families some very sage advice about asset allocation, the delicate balancing act of not stacking all your investment nest eggs in one basket. And we hear from Carl Icahn, one of the world’s most successful investors the last 25 years.

• Wisdom whacks you at every corner. Whether it be Mark Twain saying: “’The secret of getting ahead is getting started.’” or Doug Warren of The Synergy Effect who contends that, “’Baby boomers have been the primary

mice used in the great 401 (k) retirement experiment.’”

How about this sobering observation?

“There’s a 50% chance that, among married couples, at least one spouse will live to the age of 92 and a 25% chance that one will live to 97.” The longer we live, the more knowledge we acquire. But, knowledge isn’t power until we put it to work. “Knowledge is not mastery. Execution is mastery,” Tony declares, “execution will trump knowledge every day of the week.”

• Commonplace conclusions are always out of place. How do you get started? Tony recommends asking yourself: “What’s the price of your dreams?” On money matters, Tony stresses, “We’ve been taught to think, ‘This is too complex’ or ‘This is not my field.’” Tony is intent on making you an Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

Upcoming Events

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 • Public Square Rosary at 12 p.m. on Main Street, 1 block N. of Seven Dolors Church, Albany.

• 42nd Annual Meatball Supper from 4-8 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Grey Eagle.

SAT.-SUN., OCTOBER 10-11 • 4R Ranch Pumpkin Days from 1-4 p.m. See ad on page 12.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 • 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 5.

• 9th Annual Harvest Dinner from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Albany.

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

• 8th Annual Spud Fest from 4-7:30 p.m. at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Upsala. See ad on page 5.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 • St. John’s St. Andrew’s Catholic School Oktoberfest from 5:30-9:30 p.m. in St. John’s church basement, Meier Grove.

SAT.-SUN., OCTOBER 17-18 • 4R Ranch Pumpkin Days from 1-4 p.m. See ad on page 12.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 • St. Columbkille Christian Women Turkey Bingo Party at 1 p.m. at St. Columbkille Catholic Church, St. Wendel.

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

MON. & WED. OCT. 19 & 22 • Senior Driving Class from 10 a.m.-

2:15 p.m. at The Landing, St. Anna. See ad on page 5.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 • Swanville VFW & American Legion Annual Bingo & Gun Raffle at 7 p.m. at the Swanville Lions Park.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 • Bingo at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church basement, Melrose.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 • Holdingford Craft Sale from 9 a.m.3 p.m. at the Holdingford Legion & City Hall.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 • Sacred Heart School Annual Soup & Rummage Sale from 8 a.m.-2 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.

FEET FIRST CLINIC • Meets every 1st Tuesday morning at Holdingford City Hall.

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.

HELPING HANDS EXERCISE • Exercise and Line Dancing meets every Wednesday at 9:15 a.m., Holdingford City Hall.

HELPING HANDS LUNCHEON • Monthly Community Luncheon meets every 2nd Thursday at 2 p.m., Holdingford Legion.

HELPING HANDS LUNCH BUNCH • Meets the last Wednesday of each month.

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. CLOUD SINGLES CLUB • Dance & Activities every third Friday from 8-12 at the Waite Park Legion.

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

SWANVILLE CITY COUNCIL • First Tuesday after the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

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.

UPSALA COMMUNITY CENTER • Exercise Program every Monday at 10:15 a.m.

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

Temperatures Date

9/30 10/1 10/2 10/3 10/4 10/5 10/6

High 63 61 59 55 55 61 64

Low 36 36 34 36 36 45 39

Friday

Mostly sunny.

High: 59 Low: 44

Weekend Weather Saturday

Mostly sunny.

High: 73 Low: 55

Sunday

Sunny.

High: 79 Low: 52

Hometown News • Thursday, October 8, 2015 • Page 3

Harvey Mackay continued from page 2 insider. His mission is for you to “know the rules before you get in the game.”

Tony has some attention-getting contentions: “You’ll learn why chasing returns never works [and] why nobody beats the market long-term. . .” He’ll also equip you with some energizing skills that really work: “You’ll . . . learn about a proven way of growing your money with 100% principal protection, and tax free to boot (IRS-approved).”

• Tony’s candor is unflinching.

There’s no substitute for experience, and you have to be prepared to acquire it no matter what age you are. Tony points to the sobering setback all adults have likely tasted: being on the losing end of a video game with a youngster.

“So why do these kids always win? Is it because they have better reflexes? Is it because they’re faster? No! It’s because they’ve played the game before.”

• MONEY is tool rich. There are quick links to sites that help you do fast self-assessment and actually design a

workable plan. Not all of this is easy, but every inch of it is clear.

• Constructive Advice is the heart of Tony’s message. MONEY combs the complex wilderness and etches expert maps to guide you. But you still need to be able to size up talent. As Tony says, “not all professionals have equal skill or experience.”

Tony Robbins is the hands-down master of behavioral breakthroughs.

As he maintains, “I’m not a positivethinking coach. Quite the opposite: I’m a prepare-for-anything coach.” Bottomline: You’ll not find a better heads-up map.

Mackay’s Moral: When it comes to money, get the sense right and the dollars are sure to follow.

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

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Obituaries Lorraine A. Wenker

Gertrude E. Wunsch

Lorraine A. Wenker, age 86, of Melrose, died peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2015, at home with her husband, Ray, nearby.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 3 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose. Rev. Marvin Enneking officiated. Inurnment was in the parish cemetery.

Lorraine Adeline Klasen was born August 4, 1929, in Millwood Township, Stearns County, Minnesota to Ben and Theresa (Engelmeyer) Klasen. On August 20, 1951, she married Raymond “Ray” Wenker at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in St. Rosa. Lorraine and Ray farmed near Westport in Ashley Township for 56 years. They were members of the Church of Saint Anthony of Padua and Lorraine was a member of the Christian Mothers Association throughout her time with the parish.

Lorraine enjoyed spending as much time outdoors as possible. She was the happiest when she was outside and especially enjoyed helping with the daily tasks of farm life: fieldwork, chores, operating farm equipment, and caring for her vegetable and flower gardens. She always made unexpected guests feel welcome and could prepare a delicious meal at a moment’s notice. She enjoyed reading and would often read recipe books for fun.

In her earlier years, she sewed most of the clothing for her growing children. Lorraine learned how to knit and crochet. Crocheting soon became her specialty. In addition to bedspreads, draperies, tablecloths, afghans, and doilies, she crocheted Baptismal gowns and Holy Communion gowns for grandchildren, and even a business suit for a daughter. Thinking ahead, she also crocheted a bridal gown for any future weddings. Over the years, she generously gifted hundreds of handcrafted items to her family and friends.

After retirement, the couple moved to

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Melrose and became members of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. During her retirement and up until the day she passed, she watched televised daily Mass, continued her crocheting projects, cooked and preserved food for herself and Ray, and learned to use an iPad. She was thrilled to use it to play a game of cards whenever she liked. She especially enjoyed visits from her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. A highlight of the visits would usually include playing a few rounds of the Sequence board game.

Throughout Lorraine’s life, she was a hard-working person of strong faith and perseverance. Despite her physical hardships, she remained self-disciplined and diligent in maintaining the health and wellbeing of herself and her family.

Lorraine will be missed by all those whose lives she touched but will always be near because of the love we have for her.

We are proud of her for completing her life’s journey and receiving her prize.

Loved ones left behind include her husband, Ray Wenker of Melrose. Children: Wayne Wenker of Eden Prairie; Judy (Jon) Jakubov of Maize, Kansas; Rose (David) Merten of Manitowoc, Wisconsin; Myrina (Don) Kleinschmidt of Orono; and Ted (Liliana Hidalgo) Wenker of Wexford, Ireland. Ten grandchildren: Ryan, Mathew, Angela, Jordan, Benjamin, Jacob, Samuel, Isaac, Michaela, and Sarah. Three greatgrandchildren: Ava, Ryder, and Ethan.

Sisters: Janet (Marvin) Notch of Melrose and Mildred “Millie” (Virgil) Beuning of Key Stone Heights, Florida.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, John Klasen and Richard Klasen; and sister, Irene Kerfeld.

Serving as urn bearer was Ryan Jakubov.

Cross bearer was Sarah Kleinschmidt and scripture bearer was Angela Dolan.

Honorary bearers were Ben Merten Sam Merten, Isaac Merten, Jordan Jakubov and Mathew Jakubov. The eulogy was read

by Chad Dolan and gift bearers were Ben Merten, Sam Merten, and Isaac Merten.

Serving as lector was Mathew Jakubov and reading the petitions was Jordan Jakubov.

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

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first persons inducted into the University’s Athletic Hall of Fame. During the summers, Gertie assisted Wheaton classmates in running a Christian Youth camp called Good News on Cape Cod. She was brought up in the Zion Reform Church in Freeport, IL and was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ as she loved and served people all of her life. Gertie was a professional woman and gave her life to her work camp and students.

When she retired she was invited to live in a cottage on the Camp Good News grounds in Forestdale, MA. As a victim of Alzheimer’s, her friends notified her family that she needed to be closer to them. She thus returned to the Midwest to reside with her brother Calvin and wife Suzanne in Upsala, MN in 2006.

After five years, Gertie needed more care and moved to Harmony House, a residence for people with Dementia. She was under Hospice care when she passed on.

Gertie was preceded in death by parents, Edwin and Lauretta Wunsch; older brother Elwood; nephews, John and Herb Wunsch; niece Sharon Wunsch.

Gertie is survived by a brother, Calvin (Suzanne) Wunsch of Upsala, MN; niece, Margaret Wunsch of Milwaukee, WI; nephew, Dennis Wunsch of Bothell, WA.

Gertrude E. Wunsch, 86-yearold resident of Harmony House of Little Falls, MN formerly of Upsala, MN passed away Monday, September 7, 2015, at the Harmony House of Little Falls. Graveside Services were held Wednesday, September 9, 2015, at the Word of Life Free Lutheran Church in Upsala, MN with Rev. Clayton Wilfer officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. A Memorial Service for Gertrude will be held Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Word of Life Free Lutheran Church in Upsala.

“Gertie” was born in Plymouth, WI. She moved to Freeport, IL when she was three years old. In school, she enjoyed music and sports. Upon graduation, Gertie attended Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL where she majored in Physical Education. Gertie developed and coordinated the women’s athletic program at Anderson University in Anderson, IN for about thirty years. She also did post-graduate work and was given an Honorary Doctorate and was one of the

Bertha M. Besnett

Bertha M. “Berdie” Besnett, age 95 of Melrose, died peacefully on Thursday, October 1, 2015 in Pine Haven at the CentraCare Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 5 at the United Methodist Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Gary Taylor officiating. Interment will be at Moses Dane Cemetery in Burtrum.

Bertha Marie Berens was born September 30, 1920 on the farm in Grey Eagle Township, Todd County, Minnesota to John and Katherine (Sinderman) Berens.

She went to the old Burtrum School through the 12th grade. Shortly after completing her education she married Leonard Rahn on October 12, 1940 at the Lutheran Church in Swanville, MN. Leonard and Bertha divorced and Bertha moved to the Twin Cities. She married Leonard Besnett on September 30, 1954 in Decora, Iowa.

Meanwhile, she continued to work for Honeywell on an assembly line making airline parts for 35 years. After retiring she moved to Melrose where she enjoyed walking, fishing, crocheting, volunteering at the American Legion, and going to Kenny and Joan’s on Sundays for chicken dinner.

Bertha loved to surround herself with people and maintaining a strong relationship with her family and friends.

Survivors include her son, Kenny (Joan) Rahn of Burtrum; grandchildren, Cathy (Joe) Lyon of Holdingford, David (Lisa) Rahn of Melrose, Jean (Bob) Frieler of Seattle, WA, and Danny “Bubba” (Nancy) Rahn of Melrose; sister, Rose (Forrest) Johnson of Burtrum; eight great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren Bertha was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Leonard Rahn and Leonard Besnett; and sisters, Martha (Verner) Swanson and Theresa (Herman) Marty.

Serving as casket bearers were Joe Lyon, Chris Lyon, David Rahn, Tim Rahn, Danny Rahn and Nathan Rahn.

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

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Cecilia Fussy

Cecilia Fussy, 86 year old resident of Bowlus, MN, died Saturday, October 3, 2015, at her home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2015, at St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church in Bowlus, MN with Father John Odero officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of service on Thursday, October 8th at Stanislaus Catholic Church in Bowlus, Cecilia Prokott was born on May 11, 1929, in Swan River Township, Morrison County, Minnesota to Paul & Annie (Wolchnick) Prokott. She attended country school in District #45 through the eighth grade. Following her schooling, she moved to the Twin Cities where she worked at various jobs including Dayton’s Department Store. She was united in marriage to Mike Fussy on September 25, 1956 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Bowlus, MN. The couple made their home in Swan River Township and farmed from 1946 to 1985 when they retired and moved to Bowlus.

Following Mike’s death in September of 2013, Cecilia continued living in her home in Bowlus. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Bowlus, the Christian Mothers and the Bowlus American Legion Auxiliary. Cecilia spent most of her life devoting her time to her family. She enjoyed gardening, playing cards, socializing with the neighbors and friends. She especially enjoyed visits from her grandchildren and spending time with them.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Leo Fussy of St. Cloud, MN,

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James Fussy of Little Falls, MN Patrick (Joann) Fussy of Little Falls, MN, Ann (Patrick) Maciej of Holdingford, MN, Mary Fussy of St. Cloud, MN, Jeanette (Bruce) Barthel of Burtrum, MN; siblings, Lucy Struzyk, Peter (Lorene) Prokott, Michael (Alice) Prokott, Martin Prokott, Leo (Mary) Prokott, Martha Kujawa; sister-in-law, Cordelia Prokott; brother-in-law, Russ Niezgocki; grandchildren, Chris (Kelsie) Fussy, Zachary Maciej, Stacy Fussy, Adam (Sara) Maciej, Shawn Barthel, Alex Maciej, Tiffany Barthel and Travis Barthel.

Cecilia was preceded in death by her parents, Paul & Annie; husband, Mike (Sept. 28, 2013); brothers, Thomas Prokott, Leonard Prokott, Adolph Prokott and sister, Mary Niezgocki.

Morrison County Sheriff’s Office September 30, 2015: At approximately 2:35 p.m., the sheriff’s office received a report of a two vehicle head-on collision on 10th Ave. and Autumn Road located in Culdrum Township.

Deputies responded to the scene and learned that a 2001 Chevy Lumina driven by 46 year old, Paul Baron of Browerville, MN was traveling north on 10th Ave. When Baron went to pass another vehicle he struck a 2000 Chevy Malibu head-on which was traveling south on 10th Ave. The Chevy Malibu was driven by 62 year old Karen Larson of Cushing, MN. Larson was trapped in her vehicle and sustained major injuries as a result of the crash. Larson was extricated out of her vehicle and was air lifted to the St. Cloud Emergency Trauma Center. Larson passed away as a result of her injuries. Baron sustained minor injuries. He was treated and released from the scene.

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Todd County Sheriff’s Office, MN State Patrol, Swanville Fire Department, Swanville First Response Team, Life Link III, as well as Gold Cross Ambulance.

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-Jeremy Dear Jeremy, One of the bad things about these situations is watching people you love do stupid things to themselves and the people around them. And I don’t know that there’s really a lot you can do without becoming the enemy to some degree. You can always try to hold him to a higher standard and refuse to tolerate immature, irresponsible behavior when you’re around him. You might even look for opportunities to use yourself as an example. Point out areas in your life where you made mistakes in the past and how you fixed the problems. But to go out and directly intervene in his life, trying to force him to be a man, would be a tough thing to pull off.

When I help people on my show, I have the benefit of them calling in and actually looking to me for help. These people actually care about what I think. I don’t just walk up to folks and say, “You know, what you’re doing there is really stupid. Let me fix you.” I think that’s kind of the situation you’re in right now.

I would also begin to pray for him, and ask God to bring people into his life who will have a positive impact.

You never know what might happen, and asking Him for help is never a bad idea. Who knows? He might even start dating some strong, mature young woman who’ll jerk a knot in his tail and straighten him up!

-Dave Dear Dave, Our family has an account at a movie rental store. I rented a movie the other day, and forgot to take it back on time. The late fees add up to $20. I’m in college and have a part-time job, so my parents think I should pay the late fees.

They started the account, so shouldn’t they have to pay the fees?

-Angie Dear Angie, Technically, I’m sure your parents are responsible for the account. But think about this. You’re the one who rented the movie and forgot to take it back on time.

If you have a job and access to money, I think you should be the one to make things right.

Chalk this one up as a learning experience, Angie. If you’re grown up enough to be in college and have a job, then you’re grown up enough to start cleaning up your own messes. That’s the way life works. It doesn’t mean that your parents don’t love you. In fact, it means that they love you enough to teach you a valuable lesson in responsibility!

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Community Snapshots

Swanville Elementary Students “Caught Being Good” during September. Of these students, Lydia Hudalla’s name was drawn and she was able to choose a free book. Pictured (front from left) Chloe Geschwill, Ellie Johnson, Reese Jackson, Ethan Zellers, Ronelle Hasse, Jaiden Nielsen, Lydia Hudalla, Dalton Leyendecker; (middle) Warner Pechan-Klemish, Gracie VanHeel, Travis Bellefeuille; (back) Emma Kurowski, Sahara Muellner, Josie Larum, Parker Schultz, Amelia Hudalla, Madison Kittschade-Ehrenberg, Stella Hagen, Zachary Elias and Zavanna Holmquist.

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Ms. Bisek’s first grade class from Swanville visited the Swanville Fire Station for Fire Prevention Week. Pictured (front from left) C.R. Peterson (in uniform), Isaac Miller, Libby Wimmer, Delaney Chuba, Abby Wimmer, Chloe Geschwill, Austin Johnson, Cristian Ledesma, Ethan Zellers, Isaac Gapinski, Hannah Kruchten, Ronelle Hasse, Beau Thieschafer; (back) Emily Johnson, Connor Gerads, Clara Hagen, Cullen Lundeen, Braydon Loven, David Hasse, and Jay Thieschafer.

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Birth Announcement

Minnesota Through The Lens:

Submitted by: Carol Johnson

Averi Grace Arnzen

Brandon and Ali Arnzen of Melrose are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Averi Grace Arnzen, born Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 9:45 a.m. at the CentraCare Health-Melrose.

Averi weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 19 ½ inches in length.

Grandparents are John and Lillian Arnzen of St. Rosa and Ernie and Denise Kociemba of Melrose. Great-grandparents are Donna Kociemba of Melrose and Gerald and Arlene Arnzen of St. Rosa.

- Fall Morning -

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Holiday Hang-Ups: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 3:30-5:00 p.m. for school age children.

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

Fall is Deadliest Time for Pedestrians MnDOT urges motorist, pedestrian safety The death of a St. Paul woman in a pedestrian crash last week is a reminder that as the days get shorter and the nights longer, motorists and pedestrians should watch out for one another. The fall months are the deadliest months for pedestrians, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

Last year, 17 pedestrians were killed and 837 were injured. This year so far, 23 pedestrians were killed and 655 were injured.

“With more hours of darkness in the fall, pedestrians are more difficult to see,” said Sue Groth, MnDOT state traffic engineer. “Motorists and pedestrians are equally at fault when we look at our crash data. That means that both groups need to know and obey the laws.”

The crosswalk law includes these highlights: • Motorists should stop for crossing pedestrians at marked crosswalks and at all intersections without crosswalks or stop lights.

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• Vehicles stopped for pedestrians can proceed once the pedestrian has completely crossed the lane in front of the stopped vehicle.

• Pedestrians shouldn’t enter a crosswalk if a vehicle is approaching and it is impossible for the driver to stop. There is no defined distance that a pedestrian must abide by before entering the crosswalk; common sense should be used.

For the full crosswalk law, go to: www.mndot.gov/sharetheroad/ped/ crosswalklaw.html Because the sun rises later and sets earlier, there are more pedestrians before and after daylight hours, increasing the risk of crashes. Children are going to or getting out of school or walking to their bus stop, and adults are walking to or home from work.

About 30 percent of pedestrian crashes happen during the weekday rush hour driving time, defined as 6 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. One out of every four pedestrian fatal crashes occurred between the hours of 9 p.m. and 3 a.m.

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Please come help St. John’s St. Andrew’s Catholic school celebrate Oktoberfest on October 14th in the St. John’s church basement in Meire Grove, from 5:30-9:30 p.m., with the K-6th grade performance at 7:30 p.m. There will be German food, homemade baked goods,

“People do not learn from mistakes,” said the professor. The class was confused. Most of them had been taught all of their lives that the best way to learn was from one’s mistakes.

As he looked into their puzzled faces, he continued his lecture by asking a question, “How many of you have made the same mistake twice?” Hands went up all over the classroom. “That is precisely my point. If we learned from our mistakes, we would never make the same mistake twice. We seem to learn best when someone provides us feedback. We are not honest enough with ourselves to point out our own mistakes or failures. We do not want to admit them - especially to ourselves even if we

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The author of this Psalm recalled two important facts: When the Israelites acknowledged God as their leader and followed Him, they were victorious. “Our fathers advised us,” they said, “that it was not our swords or plans that brought victory.” God spoke to them and they realized what brought about their defeat: they trusted in their own strength! It was their defeat that caused them to be open to God’s “feedback.”

When “we pushed back our enemies in Your name,” he continued, “we trampled on our foes!” What a testimony to the power and victory that is available to us through our God! Like Israel, we must come to the same conclusion and make the same confession with the same amount of conviction: “In Your name, Heavenly Father, we can trample on our foes.” If we have fallen into sin and need forgiveness, if we have failed to witness to those around us who have not experienced God’s saving grace through Christ, if we have failed to do what God expects us to do - with Him we can “trample our foes!”

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Letter to the Editor

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By Evelyn A Guggisberg, Glenwood Dear Editor: October is considered Respect for Life month by at least some people.

MCCL (Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life) statistics claim that 79% of Americans do not support the current abortion on demand policy & that 78% believe that women who do have abortions commonly experience severe negative emotional reactions.

Scripture in Psalm 127 tells us that “Children are a gift from the Lord, the fruit of the womb, a reward.” Doesn’t this beg the question then, “Why do women have abortions?” When our society was being sold the idea that abortion needed to be made legal, rape & incest became the excuse given. How many people even realize that only 2% of women seeking abortions became pregnant as a result of rape or incest?

When the twin towers came down due to terrorism & over 3000 people died as a result, I don’t believe anyone found that acceptable (except for the terrorists). Yet statistics from MCCL tell us that we lose 2900 babies to abortion every day in our country. It seems as if we accept that as a norm & even have contributed many millions of dollars of our tax dollars to the #1 abortion provider in our country, Planned Parenthood.

Then we wonder, why our country is in trouble?!

Psalm 127 also states that, “Unless the Lord build the house, they labor in vain who build.”

Some people justify their support of organizations who promote abortions by saying they are pro-life because they are so very much opposed to war. What these people cannot possibly realize, is how few soldiers in our country have actually died in all of our wars, compared to the number of the most innocent of children who have died by abortion. MCCL statistics tell us that when you add up all of our American War Casualties which include the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, & the Iraq & Afghanistan wars, that total number is a mere 1 million 1 hundred eighty six thousand & eighty six, as compared to 56 million, 405 thousand seven hundred 66. (56 x greater abortion fatalities than

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war casualties.)

We still hear people talk about the horror of Hitler in World War II exterminating 7 million Jews over 70 years ago. How many of those same people are horrified by the horror of 8 times that number having died in just our country since our war on the unborn began in 1973 because of the infamous Supreme Court decision of Roe vs. Wade? The saddest of all is that this norm for killing our own most innocent future citizens is so called justified simply for the sake of so called “convenience.”

In light of all these cold hard facts, do we really have to question why we should heed what Scripture tells us in 2nd Chronicles, “If My people, which are called by My Name, shall humble themselves & pray & seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from Heaven & will forgive their sins, & will heal their land.”

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WED., OCT. 14: Spaghetti noodles, tomato meat sauce, mixed vegetables, garlic bread, coconut cookie.

THURS., OCT. 15: Roast beef w/ horseradish, whipped potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole, dinner roll, peaches.

FRI., OCT. 16: Breaded fish wedge, rosemary roasted potatoes, broccoli, peanut butter bar. ~ The Lighter Side Menu ~ MON., OCT. 12: Teriyaki beef rice bowl w/Oriental vegetables, pineapple tidbits.

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Four-star legislators are pictured with board members from PASR. From left to right: House Minority Leader Rep. Paul Thissen, DFL-Minneapolis, Sen. Eric Pratt, R-Prior Lake, Sen. Carla Nelson, R-Rochester, Rep. Ron Kresha, R-Little Falls, Sen. Dick Cohen, DFL-Saint Paul, and Sen. Terri Bonoff, DFLMinnetonka. Behind Sen. Bonoff is PASR board member Doug Baker, and on the far right is board member Michael Ciresi.

Assistant Majority Leader Rep. Ron Kresha, R-Little Falls, was presented with the “4-Star Legislator” award by Parent Aware for School Readiness (PASR) recently for his work on early education and focus on the state’s most vulnerable children. Kresha was the chief author of an early education scholarship proposal last session, and has been an outspoken advocate for early education efforts that aim to close the achievement gap by targeting resources toward vulnerable and at-risk children.

“I’m humbled and grateful to receive this recognition from Parent Aware, and plan to continue doing what I can do ensure that our education system is lifting up the students who need it most,” Kresha said. “Parent Aware has played a valuable role in shaping the

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Local Municipality Minutes

Swanville City September 8, 2015 Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. The meeting called to order 7:00 p.m., with the following members present: Sandy Peterson, Jay Bartkowicz, Norm Carlson, Tony Maciej, and Jim Molitor.

Also present: Mark Hallen, Bryan Allen, Duane Johnson and Lonny Hutchins Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held Tuesday, August 4, 2015 and August 25, 2015 special meeting, were reviewed.

A motion was made by Jay Bartkowicz to approve the minutes as printed. Jim Molitor 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 Tony Maciej to approve the treasurer’s report.

All members voted in favor, motion carried.

City maintenance man, Lonny reported there is a lot of drainage on the north side of Sixth Street to the east taking away a lot of the dirt.

Council member Maciej suggested putting down recycled asphalt to help with the erosion. Lonny stated that the Superior Jetting will be in the city starting Monday, September 21 jetting and taking pictures of the sewer lines. Lonny is not sure how long this will take. It will depend on how many roots have to be taken out.

Mayor Peterson presented to council members amendments which the Planning and Zoning committee would like changed in the P&Z Ordinance. After discussion, a Public Hearing for these amendments will take place at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 before the regular council meeting.

Mayor Peterson is working on the 2016 budget and asked if council members had any projects for 2016. Discussion about possibly resurfacing Second, Fourth, Sixth Street and Berkey Avenue between First and Second Street. Tabled.

Preliminary levy for 2016 was discussed. Mayor Peterson made a motion to raise the general service $6,000.00 which would be $79,500.00 and the debt service will be $11,231.15 for a total of $90,731.15 payable in 2016.

Bryan Allen, representing Red’s Irish Pub, was present to ask permission from the council to close DeGraff Avenue from in front of the hardware store to in front of the bank and Third Street from the back of the Pub to the end of the Laundromat building. Those streets would be closed from Friday around 5:00 p.m. to Sunday noon.

He is planning a customer appreciation concert in August of 2016.

Allen would like to have the concert last until 2:00 a.m. which is the Pub’s regular closing time. County Commissioner Duane Johnson was present to state he has talked with Morrison County Highway Department and they did not have a

problem with the county road being closed if it was okayed by the city council. After questions were answered from council, Jim Molitor made a motion to allow the appreciation concert in the city to happen in August of 2016. Jay Bartkowicz seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Allen stated he will keep the council informed on the exact date of the concert when he books the band.

The Swanville Center has hooked up to Greater MN Gas. The Swanville Insurance was already hooked up to the gas company in 2014 and the center spliced into that line. After discussion, council felt that the city should pay for half of the boring fee that was charged to the Insurance Company. Norm Carlson made a motion to pay $506.25 to the Insurance Co. for the boring fee. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The assessment for the Swanville Rural Fire Association for the year 2015 to 2016 will be $3,906.87. Jim Molitor made a motion to add this bill to the claims.

Jay Bartkowicz 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 Jim Molitor made a motion to approve the claims. Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The next regular monthly meeting will be held October 6, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. The public hearing to present amendments to the Planning and Zoning Ordinance will take place at 6:45 before the regular meeting.

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

Meeting adjourned 8:20 p.m.

Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/ Treasurer Upsala City October 5, 2015 These minutes are not approved.

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

On roll call members present were: Mayor Rollie Johnson, Joan Olson, Brian Lange, Dennis Westrich, and Robert Maciej. People present: Terry Lehrke, MC Record; Scott Hedlund, SEH; Mickel Nelson, UBA; Ken Abrahamson, Elmdale Township; Jeremy Carlson; Frank Koopmeiners, Upsala Public Works; Michelle Stevens, Clerk/Treasurer Minutes: Lange moved to approve minutes from August 29, 2015 Special City Council Meeting, 2nd by Maciej. Motion carried unanimously.

Maciej moved to approve minutes from September 8, 2015

Regular City Council Meeting, 2nd

by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.

Maciej moved to approve minutes from September 15, 2015 Special City Council Meeting, 2nd

by Olson. Motion carried unanimously.

Added agenda items: Lange moved to accept the agenda with no additions, 2nd by Maciej. Motion carried unanimously.

Presentation, Citizen Appeals: SEH: Borgstrom Sewer Scott Hedlund from SEH discussed the Borgstrom Sewer Issue. Johnson directed the Planning Commission to discuss the new proposal.

Walnut Ave Hedlund reviewed the punch list for the Walnut Street Project. SEH will monitor the lift station.

Hedlund will bring the agreement for an easement conveyance with Roaches off of the Walnut housing development.

Quotes were offered to move the stop sign and the painted bar at the intersection of Walnut and Main Street.

Sewer lines Lange moved to set November 16, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. as a special meeting to discuss inflow and infiltration, 2nd by Westrich.

Motion carried unanimously.

Elmdale Township: Ken Abrahamson from Elmdale Township announced that they purchased a plow truck to plow their own roads in lieu of Koopmeiners plowing their roads; noting that the City will need to find different winter storage for its plow truck.

The bills between the township and the City will be discussed at the November meeting.

Department Reports: Maintenance Report Frank Koopmeiners submitted a verbal report.

Discussion was had as to where to store the plow truck for the winter.

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

City Office Report Michelle Stevens presented the 3rd quarter petty cash report.

Stevens presented her 3rd quarter hours.

The council packets were discussed with a deadline for agenda items being Thursday at noon.

Planning Commission Brian Lange reported on the building application from Gary Peterson at 114 Oak Ave. UCDC Joan Olson reported on the Heritage Days Meeting; discussion was had on liquor and food at the event.

Lange moved to change the Heritage Days event from the 2nd weekend of August to the 3rd weekend of August, 2nd by Westrich.

Motion carried unanimously.

The next Upsala Community Development Meeting will be Oct. 20th at City Hall; the Community Center is busy that night.

Recreation Board Rollie Johnson - No meeting was held.

Unfinished Business: Water Runoff from Community Center Mickel Nelson from the Upsala Baseball Association discussed a

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proposal about the water drainage from the Community Center onto the ballfield south of the building.

New Business: Enterprise Funds Stevens presented the numbers for the Enterprise Funds. She expressed how the Fire Dept. Fund will be put into the General Fund, however, the Garbage and Recycling Fund needs to be addressed as an Enterprise Fund and not in the General Fund.

Razing the Barn and out build-

ing: The barn on city property located on Walnut and Hillcrest has been deemed a hazard. Westrich stated he is still collecting more quotes to raze the buildings.

Financial Report: Lange moved to approve the checks vouchers # 16870 - #16964, 2nd

by Olson. Motion carried unanimously.

Updates/FYI Decision Makers Meeting in Parkers Prairie, October 7; City Of-

fice Closed.

City Visits October 14; City Office closed noon - 2:00 p.m.?

LMC Regional Meeting October 22 in Becker; City Office closed. All attending will meet at City Hall at 11:00 a.m.

Adjourn: Olson moved to adjourn at 9:00 p.m., 2nd by Maciej.

Motion carried unanimously.

Michelle Stevens, Clerk/Treasurer

Food Safety After School

By Deb Botzek-Linn is a food safety educator with the University of Minnesota Extension Where is the first place kids go when they get home from school? The kitchen. They rummage through the cupboards and refrigerator seeking a snack. The kitchen is not always the safest place if kids become ill from the food they eat. Children under age 15 are at a higher risk for foodborne illness as their immune system is not as developed as an adult’s.

When heading to after school snack time, kids can help prevent foodborne illness by following these guidelines: • Place backpacks, books, and sports equipment on the floor or designated area. They carry germs that we don’t want on the table or counters where food is prepared.

• Clean out lunch boxes and throw away ‘refrigerator type’ foods, such as sandwiches, yogurt tubes, cheese sticks that are left over from lunch.

• Wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds before food preparation and eating.

• Wash fresh fruits and vegetables with running water before you eat them.

• Do not eat bread or soft fruits or

vegetables with mold or that are bruised.

• Unbaked cookie dough may contain raw eggs and is not to be eaten.

• Hot dogs need to be cooked not eaten from the package.

• Milk, lunch meat, hardcooked eggs, yogurt or cheese needs to be quickly put back in the refrigerator.

• Don’t eat perishable food like pizza or leftovers left out of the refrigerator more than 2 hours.

Are your children allowed to use the microwave after school? If so, teach them personal and food safety microwave practices: • Teach them to read and follow the microwave instructions on the package.

• Supply them with microwave-safe cookware, not metal, foil or plastic tubs and cartons that could spark, overheat or melt.

• Make pot holders available and instruct kids how to use them. Be sure they understand how to remove food from the microwave and that steam can burn!

• Instruct children on the importance of stirring all hot drinks and soups before tasting to make sure they don’t burn their mouth.

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2015 Minnesota 4-H General Livestock Minnesota 4-Hers from 87 counties arrived with over 2850 animals at the 2015 “Great Minnesota Get-Together” for this year’s 4-H livestock encampment held Thursday, August 26-Sunday August 30.

The number of livestock exhibits over the weekend included: Beef: 614 exhibits; Dairy: 468 exhibits; Goats: 341 exhibits; Poultry: 205 exhibits; Rabbits: 309 exhibits; Sheep: 370 exhibits; Swine: 473 exhibits; Lama: 70 exhibits.

Minnesota 4-H’ers have been preparing for this event all summer long. There are several components a member considers when they decide to exhibit livestock, including selection and preparation of the animal, educational programming, scholarship applications, and participation at county fairs.

Education is integral in the “learn by doing” philosophy of 4-H. As part of the educational component, Minnesota 4-H requires every youth participating in the livestock encampment to part in a livestock interview. Examples of the interview process include an on-line knowledge test, skill-athons, and personal interviews about their project area.

Along with interviews, all 4-H youth participated in livestock programming were required to complete the Livestock Quality Assurance and Ethics (LQA&E) Training.

Through this certification, youth were educated on bio-security, educating the public on the role of livestock, and caring for their animal’s welfare.

Returning again this year is the peer mentor program, Speaking Up For Agriculture. This program assists in preparing youth in understanding the role of livestock not only as a project, but as products that ultimately consumers purchase and use. As 4-H exhibitors share their animals with the general public, they use the opportunity to educate consumers about all stages of live-

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Many 4-H participants also had the opportunity to finance their education as recipients of scholarships. This year the Dairy Project continued with the 4th annual Dairy Showcase and awarded special recognition and scholarships to 25 outstanding participants based on their dairy industry knowledge, 4-H dairy project involvement, along with state fair dairy show results. The annual Purple Ribbon Auction sponsored by the Minnesota Livestock Breeders Association (MLBA) presented 34 scholarships to youth with well-rounded leadership, community service and livestock involvement throughout their 4-H career.

4-H not only produces purple ribbon animals, but more importantly is focused on producing purple ribbon kids! Congratulations to all the youth that participated in the Livestock Encampment at the 2015 Minnesota State Fair.

Representing Todd County at the State Fair with their animals was: Austin Hollermann, Burtrum Boosters, Dairy, Red; Brian Kunerth, Wykeham Willing Workers, Dairy, Blue; Cathleen Rieffer, Burtrum Boosters, Beef—Red; Crystal Halbersma, Hustlin Rustics, Beef, Red; Dalton Drayna, Hustlin Rustics, Beef, Purple; Derek Pratt, Hustlin Rustics, Sheep, Blue; Dylan Hollermann, Burtrum Boosters, Dairy, Red; Emily Hinnenkamp, Hustlin Rustics, Beef, Blue; Erica Hollermann, Burtrum Boosters, Beef, Blue; Jocelyn Hinnenkamp, Hustlin Rustics, Sheep, Blue; John Carstensen, Lone Star, Rabbit, Red; Marcus Kunerth, Wykeham Willing Workers, Dairy, Red; Mason Hollermann, Burtrum Boosters, Dairy, Red; Megan Hollermann, Burtrum Boosters, Dairy, Blue; Nicholas Hollermann, Burtrum Boosters, Beef, Blue; Olivia Hollermann, Burtrum Boosters, Beef, Champion; Rachel Paskewitz, A-1, Beef, Blue; Rebekka Paskewitz, A-1, Rabbit, Red; Sara Carstensen, Lone Star, Rabbit, Blue; and William Harrington, Lone Star, Dairy, Blue.

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