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Creativity lives in all of us -By Harvey Mackay

A l b e r t E i n s t e i n once said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge.”

There’s no shortage of smart people in the world. But there is a shortage of creative people in the world.

Thinking is the hardest and most valuable task any person can perform. Don’t stifle it, encourage it. Remember, there’s no correlation between IQ and creativity.

Why aren’t more people creative?

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something could be better so they don’t bother trying to be more creative.

Whatever the reasons, the biggest risk can sometimes be not taking a risk.

In the book “The Creative Executive,” Granville Toogood says that we are by nature creative, but most of us fail to recognize our creative potential. We race through our careers often never recognizing that creativity is as important to business as DNA is to evolution. And when creativity pops up around us we are often quick to mock it. Corporate cultures talk creativity, but the herd favors mediocrity, he says.

How can you improve your life?

If you keep doing what you’re doing, you’re only going to keep getting what you already have. To get a better life, you need to do something different, and it all starts with being creative.

“Creativity is just connecting things.

When you ask creative people how they did something, they feel a little guilty because they didn’t really do it, they just saw something. It seemed obvious to them after a while.” That particular piece of wisdom is from the late Apple founder Steve Jobs.

What may seem obvious for a software engineer at Apple seems utterly amazing to me. Who would have

ever imagined the power of the Internet?

Twenty years ago, who would have ever imagined that you could have the entire Internet in your hand?

Certainly, great artists, writers and composers come to mind when the discussion turns to creativity. But did they all create something new? Artists work with the same three primary colors plus black and white. Writers all start with the same 26 letters. Beethoven and the Beatles used the same musical notes.

In all those cases, they’ve taken the familiar in a different direction. They didn’t reinvent the wheel. They just changed the wheel’s course.

Anyone can do it. Being creative is not the same as being original – that is, Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

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Hometown News • Thursday, September 11, 2014 • Page 3

Harvey Mackay continued from page 2 you don’t have to start from scratch to be creative. Consider this advice: • Connect ideas. Some ideas are better than others. But instead of waiting for that stroke of genius to hit you, take a couple pretty good ideas and look for ways to connect them.

• Repeat. Analyze what you’ve already done, and try creating it all over again. Chances are you’ll find a way to improve it, or perhaps give it a fresh angle. You may also find a way to save time or use new resources by exploring what you already know.

• Consider the impact. Who else does the problem affect? You may gain valuable insight and build support by including others in your analysis and solution.

• Do some extra research. Don’t assume you have all the facts you need.

Before trying to solve the problem, dig deep into the background and the issues surrounding it. You may uncover something new that will lead to a fresh approach when nothing else has worked.

• Limit yourself. Sometimes having a wide variety of tools at your fingertips can overwhelm your brain. Take a few ideas at a time, and discard those that get in the way.

• Stick to a schedule. Inspiration will find you more easily if it knows where to look. Set a regular time and

place for your creative work so your mind gets used to searching for ideas on a predictable basis.

• Accept mistakes. Don’t obsess over perfection. Try things even if you’re not sure they’ll succeed. Often you’ll stumble across a different strategy or a better path along the way.

How’s this for a creative approach?

A man bet a friend that he could make a million dollars selling rocks. After his friend took him up on that offer, he packaged rocks in cardboard cartons that looked like pet carriers, filled them with straw, and called them Pet Rocks.

Do I need to tell you that he made more than a million dollars?

Mackay’s Moral: “Creative genius” is a misnomer – you don’t have to be a genius to be creative.

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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Kenneth W. Beseman

Obituaries Alan D. Van Drehl

Alan D. Van Drehle, age 53 of New Munich, completed his life’s journey surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 4, 2014 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer at his home in New Munich, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Monday, September 8 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich with Rev. Roger Klassen, O.S.B. officiating. Interment was in the parish cemetery.

Alan Donald Van Drehle was born August 14, 1961 in Melrose, Minnesota to John and Marion (Olmscheid) Van Drehle. He graduated from Melrose High School in 1979. On September 2, 1989 he was united in marriage to Lynn Thelen at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich. Alan farmed on the family farm until 1986 when he purchased his own dairy farm just outside of New Munich. He took pride in being a farmer and was dedicated to his profession.

He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich and served on the parish council,

and was a member of the New Munich Lions. Alan liked to collect pedal tractors and toy tractors. He enjoyed watching the Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Vikings and loved spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Lynn Van Drehle of New Munich; children, Brittany and Brady Van Drehle, both at home; brothers and sisters, Donald (Helen) Van Drehle of Melrose, Kathleen (Paul) Buermann of Greenwald, Joan (Harold) Rademacher of Greenwald, Richard (Charlene) Van Drehle of Melrose, Doris (Fred) Kraemer of Greenwald, Darlene (Rueben) Nathe of Sauk Centre, Bob (Renee) Van Drehle of Spring Hill, Irene (Gary) Marthaler of Meire Grove, David (Luann) Van Drehle of New Munich, Carol (Dale) Athmann of St. Cloud, and Alfred (Alvina) Van Drehle of Elrosa; and father and mother-in-law, Otto and Fran Thelen of New Munich.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Marion Van Drehle.

Serving as casket bearers were Cory Nathe, Justin Van Drehle, Jerry Rieland, Alfred Van Drehle, Kurt Marthaler, Mark Rademacher, Dennis Feldewerd, and Dave Van Drehle. Cross bearer was Aaron Van Drehle and scripture bearer was Kristi Zimmer.

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Kenneth W. Beseman, 82 year old resident of Swanville, MN passed away Monday, September 1, 2014 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Little Falls, MN. Funeral Services were held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, September 8, 2014 at Zion Lutheran Church in Little Falls with Rev. Gary Hendrickson officiating. Burial was at the Springbrook Cemetery in Swanville, MN. Kenneth Walter Beseman was born on February 24, 1932 in Culdrum Township, Morrison County, Minnesota.

He was the son of August Herman and Anna (Schwandt) Beseman. He was the youngest of 4 children. He grew up in the Swanville area. Ken was married to Arlene Schmidt on October 18, 1953 and to this union they had three boys, Scott Gregory, Terry Craig and Timothy Steven. In those early years Ken & Arlene raised pigs, milked dairy cattle and had a few horses. In 1966 the family moved to Morris Minnesota to pursue a career change. Ken returned to Swanville in 2001 where he has lived until the time of his death on September 1, 2014. While in Morris, Ken worked for Tomlinson Motors, Trailways Café, Stan Peterman Ford, and Heartland Motors until his retirement in 2000. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, and playing cards with his friends and family. When he moved to Swanville some of his friends from Morris would make the trek up to Swanville to get some card playing in for old times sake. Music was a very big part of Ken’s life and he loved to sing and would sing at church with his choir and he did solo’s for church, weddings and funerals. Ken was very active in the Quarter Horse Association where he and his boys showed horses. Ken became an AQHA judge for 25 years until he was 72 years old and he traveled 31 states and all Provinces of Canada.

Ken was also active in amateur baseball in his younger years and officiating softball in his later years. Ken enjoyed

The Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Aloise Posch, age 83 of Opole was held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Opole. Father Gregory Mastey officiated and burial was in the parish cemetery.

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watching his grandchildren in sports, watching the Gopher sports, Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Twins, and the Minnesota Lynx. Ken enjoyed working on his yard working with his flowers and landscaping. One of Ken’s greatest joys in life were his Corgi’s, Sabrina, Muffin, Ruby, Jewel and Katie.

Ken is survived by his sons, Scott Beseman of Boise, ID, Terry (LaVon) Beseman of Blaine MN, and Tim (Kathi) Beseman of Raymond MN; 5 grandchildren, Troy (Najla) Beseman, Tracy (Ross) Peters, Amanda (Aaron) Pauling, Trisha (Nathan) Helland, and Ashley Beseman; and 4 great grandchildren, Isaac Thomas, Caleb Noah, Joshua Terry Beseman and Baby boy, Pauling; brother, Donald (Irene) Beseman; sister in law, Margaret Besemann; many nieces and nephews.

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William G. “Bill” Schwanke William G. “Bill” Schwanke, age 62 of Grey Eagle, died suddenly on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at his home in Grey Eagle, Minnesota.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.

Saturday, September 13 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Ron Tibbetts officiating. Interment will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Grey Eagle.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church in Grey Eagle.

William Gerald Schwanke was born September 6, 1952 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota to Gerald and Janet (Zellmann) Schwanke. He graduated in 1970 from the Grey High School.

He attended college at Moorhead State University for two years before returning home to help on the family farm. He was

Roger Doucet

The Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Roger Doucet, age 78 of St. Cloud, formerly of Holdingford, was held at 11:00 AM Friday, August 22 at the Church of All Saints, St. Hedwig in Holdingford.

Father David Grundman officiated and burial was in the parish cemetery.

Roger died Tuesday, August 19, 2014 peacefully at his home in St. Cloud with his family by his side.

Roger was born June 30, 1936 in Nicollet, MN to Charles and Genevieve (Michels) Doucet. He attended high school in Springfield, MN. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from The University of St. Thomas. He later earned two Master’s Degrees from St. Cloud State University. He taught in McGregor before beginning his career in the Holdingford Schools. He

employed at Dairy Ridge in Long Prairie for 11 years.

William was an active member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Grey Eagle where he sang on the church choir. He also sang in the Grey Eagle Community Choir. He enjoyed gardening, his cats, taking walks in the woods along his property, and most of all, spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his mother, Janet Sufka of Grey Eagle; sisters, Linda (Paul) Larsen of St. Francis, Nancy (Kevin) Bitz of Grey Eagle, and Janice (Gary) Glockzin Sr. of San Diego, CA; five nephews and three nieces; aunts, Carolyn Ilgen of Grey Eagle and Marlene (Leonard) Brikholz of Blaine; and many cousins and friends.

William was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Schwanke; and brother, Dan Schwanke.

Serving as casket bearers will be Darrell Bitz, Micheal Bitz, Joshua Bitz, Bradley Miley, Gary Glockzin Jr., and Scott Larsen.

Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral and Cremation Services of Grey Eagle.

married Patricia Breth on December 27, 1961 in St. Hedwig Catholic Church in Holdingford. The couple moved to Osseo, where he taught in the Osseo School District for nine years before returning to Holdingford. Roger worked in the Holdingford Schools where he served as a teacher; business administrator and Superintendant for the final 16 years of his career. In 2006, Roger and Pat moved to their retirement home in St. Cloud. He was a member of St. Hedwig’s and St. Michaels Catholic Churches, the Knights of Columbus St. Isadore Council, the Minnesota Association of School Administrators and he was a Bush Fellowship Member.

Roger is survived by his children, Anne (Tom) Clausing, Brooklyn Park and Chuck (Lisa) Doucet, Holdingford.

He is also survived by his grandchildren, Alec Clausing, Eric Clausing, Zach Clausing and Grace Doucet; and his sisters; Ellen (James) Kruger, Eugene, OR; Joan Hoffman, Springfield and Rita (Tom Beer) Doucet, Minneapolis He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Pat on January 6, 2014.

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Irene Birr on May 25, 1957 at the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany. The couple resided in Columbia Heights until 1971 and then moved to Fridley.

Leo worked at Portec Pioneer Division building road equipment. He retired in 1987. He enjoyed woodworking and crafting and he especially loved ice fishing in the winters.

He is survived by his wife, Irene; children, Diane Knutson, Coon Rapids; Doreen (Tom) Lucht, Franklin, WI; Debra (Mark) Miller, Grafton, WI and David Jochum, Elgin, IL; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Troy) Dey, Eric Knutson, Marisa Lucht and Jessica Lucht; greatgrandson, Rowan Dey; sister, Clara Schlueter, Albany; brothers-in-law, Norbert Husmann, Colombia Heights, Romaine Hoffarth, Avon and Howard (Donna) Birr, Albany; sister-in-law, Gertrude Jochum, St. Paul.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Anton and Elizabeth; sisters, Christine Hoffarth, Alma Husmann, Marcella Buttweiler, brother, Walter Jochum and son-in-law, Martin Knutson.

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Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, My husband and I have been living on a budget for a few months, and for some reason there seems to be leaks in our budget. It’s just a few dollars here and there, but added together it makes a huge dent. Can you

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-Joy Dear Joy, This kind of thing happens a lot in household budgeting, especially to folks who are new to the game. Here are some ideas to help stretch your dollars and plug those leaks.

Use the cash-only method, especially when shopping for groceries. Take only the amount you have budgeted, and don’t use your debit card or a check. Also, use coupons only for items you would buy

anyway. In addition, you can stock up on items you use often when there is a big sale. These little things will add up.

Try eating out only on special occasions, drink water as your beverage and don’t be afraid to use coupons in restaurants, either. When it comes to buying clothes, make a habit of checking out the sale rack first. You can shop at thrift and consignment stores, and sell the clothes you don’t wear anymore.

With entertainment, use dollaroff and buy-one-get-one-free coupons whenever you can. See a matinee or a second-run movie, and if you’re going somewhere with a bunch of people, call ahead and ask for a group discount.

You’ll be amazed at how much money these tactics will save!

-Dave Dear Dave, In an attempt to improve my bad credit I recently bought a new car which I financed at 17.9 percent for 72 months.

If I make the minimum payment of $468 a month, I’ll end up paying about $13,000 in interest alone. Is there a formula I can use to avoid paying all this

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Birth Announcements

Minnesota Through The Lens:

Submitted by: Juel Meyer

Connor Uriah Hoffman

Isaac and Sara Hoffman of Grey Eagle are proud to announce the birth of their son, Connor Uriah Hoffman, born July 22, 2014 at 6:57 a.m. at CentraCare Health-Sauk Centre.

Connor weighed 7 pounds, 4.5 ounces and measured 19.25 inches in length.

Welcoming Connor home is his big sister Natalee, 3.

Grandparents are Gust and Delores Hoffman of Grey Eagle and Dan and Kim Engle of Long Prairie. Great grandparents are Mike and Janis Schoeneck of Alexandria and Eleanor Engle of Sauk Centre.

Paxton Thomas Pittman

Dylan and Colleen Pittman of Little Falls are proud to announce the birth of their son, Paxton Thomas Pittman, born August 8, 2014 at 11:36 a.m. at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Paxton weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 19.5 inches in length.

Grandparents are Tim and Barb Ainali of Grey Eagle and Tom and Wyn Pittman of Swanville. Great grandparents are John and Delores Ainali of St. Rosa, Henry and Nancy Illies of Melrose, Joan Getzel of St. Cloud and Ethel Lawson of Fulda.

Braxton Lee Reece

Brian and Alicia Reece of Grey Eagle are proud to announce the birth of their son, Braxton Lee Reece, born August 29, 2014 at 11:44 a.m. at CentraCare Health-Long Prairie.

Braxton weighed 9 pounds, 12 ounces.

Welcoming Braxton home is his sister Amelia.

Grandparents are David and Michele Gorka and Jeff and Korinna Rohde.

Riley Gene Hinnenkamp

Kenny and Lynnell Hinnenkamp of Albany are proud to announce the birth of their son, Riley Gene Hinnenkamp, born Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 4:57 p.m. at the CentraCare Health-Melrose Riley weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 21 ½ inches in length.

Welcoming Riley home are his big brothers Corey, 15 and Brayden, 2.

Grandparents are LuVerne and the Late Barbara Jean Hinnenkamp of Melrose and Keith and Patty Lorenz of Little Falls.

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STRANGE BREED by Steve Langille

Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson

Thought for Solar energy production update; historic the week:

amounts of August rain

Several states, including Minnesota, have recently passed legislation granting financial incentives for the construction of facilities that generate solar energy. Our law even specifies that a certain level of electricity produced in Minnesota must come from solar. As a result of these incentives, and the rapidly falling price of solar energy production, the U.S. market is enjoying rapid growth.

According to the magazine, State Legislatures, the first quarter of this year saw an increase of 1,330 megawatts of solar capacity added, which represents an increase of nearly 80 percent over last year. When looking at the makeup of new power added to the nation’s grid, roughly three fourths of it came from solar, beating out natural gas and wind. Two reasons stand out for this rapid increase in solar power generation;

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Several fairly large solar projects have been proposed in Stearns County.

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Minnesota’s reputation for quickly changing weather has certainly held true this summer. After a cold and late spring, many areas were hit with heavy rains in late May and June. Then, things dried out and a repeat of last year’s hot, dry summer was predicted by some.

However, starting in early August, the rains came again and produced record amounts for the second time in less than three months. My good neighbor, Dave, has kept rainfall records since he started farming nearly 40 years ago, and he reported that this past month was the wettest Ever on his farm – not just the wettest August, but the wettest month in the past 38 years. He recorded just over 10 inches of rain for the month, and it didn’t start until the 10th. In that threeweek span, the area received two down-

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The harvesting of small grains was difficult, as high humidity and heavy dews in the mornings made for poor drying conditions, even when it wasn’t raining. I finally gave up waiting for my wheat to dry naturally in the field and took it out wet. Many fields took on a dark, almost amber look as more rain fell. Extended periods of wetness are not good for crops nearly ready to be harvested. The weight of the crop actually declines, disease and other problems sometimes arise and toxins may develop in the kernels.

Now, as this is written, extended forecasts are calling for potential record cold temperatures later in the week. That is not what we need this fall, as our late spring and cool summer have combined to slow crop development. According to consultants I’ve visited with, we need a frost-free September to get most crops to maturity. And it sounds as if that may not happen.

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When we are born, we know nothing, have no plan to follow and must be taught how to live. In front of us lie opportunities that are untested and untried. Unfortunately, we do not have any “second chances” in life to live our lives over again. No matter how deep our desire may be or how desperate we are, we cannot relive one second nor retrace one step. Each step is final and every second gone forever.

David, however, says that the Good Shepherd will “lead us in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.” Note carefully that He does simply want us to understand what righteousness is, but that He leads His own “in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.”

This is very important. The “righteousness” that David is speaking of here is not an end in itself. If it were, it would lead us to a state of “self-righteousness” - not godly righteousness.

God does not want us to stray or walk in paths that are unrighteous because they will lead us to defeat and destruction, sin and shame. He wants to lead us in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.

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Local Municipality Minutes Swanville City August 5, 2014 A public hearing meeting was opened at 7:15 pm on August 5, 2014 in the Swanville Center, to hear and discuss any issues with a Fire Arms Ordinance with residents from the City of Swanville. The following Council members were present: Sandy Peterson, AJ Johnson, and Jay Bartkowicz.

Also present: Norm Carlson, Mike Rude, Carol Dold, Lowell Drager, Dennis and Brenda Schmidt, reporter Kerry The floor was opened to hear comments on the Fire Arms Ordinance. Residents present are concerned about not using bb guns or small pellet guns within the city limits and would like to have in the ordinance read no illegal fireworks can be used within the city limits. After all were heard and issues discussed, Mayor Peterson closed the public hearing meeting.

Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, August 5, 2014. The meeting called to order 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Peterson, AJ Johnson, and Jay Bartkowicz.

Absent: Jim Molitor and Tim Grittner Also present: same people as listed above Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held July 8, 2014 were read. A motion was made by Jay Bartkowicz to accept the minutes as read. AJ Johnson 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 Jay Bartkowicz to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The Gun Ordinance #4.1.3 Firearms and Explosives was discussed and tabled until the next regular monthly council meeting to review changes with all council members.

Mike Rude, city engineer, was present to go over the punch list from the Rhoda Avenue Project with council. Residents are not happy with the boulevard grass that was planted and the weeds that are coming up in the grass. Council added to the punch list that 2” of dirt must be removed and black dirt brought in (not compost dirt) and new grass planted. The cement was also discussed on the sidewalks.

All council members agreed that the punch list will have to be completed within 10 days from today or money will be taken off to complete the list by the city.

Mike then presented to the council partial payment #9 to Larson Excavating in the amount of $4547.96 for tarring that was done on 3rd street. Jay Bartkowicz made a motion to pay partial payment #9 to Larson Excavating. AJ Johnson seconded the motion. All members present voted in favor.

The Swanville Rural Fire Association would like to pur-

chase a new equipment van for the fire department. They are asking for a one-time capital purchase in the amount of $40,000.00. Mayor Peterson made a motion that the City acknowledges the benefit to its residents by having good fire equipment and agrees to fund the one-time capital purchase in the amount of $40,000.00 to the Swanville Rural Fire Department for a new equipment van.

The funding to pay this request will come from the Swanville Lions donated funds. Jay Bartkowicz seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The Swanville Post Office is in the process of changing office hours. It is proposed that the counter be opened for six hours a day and the lobby would be opened 24 hours.

There has been residents’ reporting to council members that there has been illegal dumping in city dumpsters. The Mayor will talk with the Morrison County Sheriff’s Department and have them keep watch for this.

Affidavits of Candidacy can be filed from now until 5:00 pm, Tuesday, August 12, 2014.

Filing will be for one 2 yearMayor term, two-4 year council member term, and one-2 year council member term. There is a $2.00 fee for filing. New residents must register to vote as the City of Swanville has mail in ballots.

The Swanville Rural Fire Association will have its annual meeting on August 26, 2014.

Council is asked to meet at 7:30 in the Swanville Center and then adjourn to the Fire Hall for an 8:00 pm meeting.

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. Jay Bartkowicz seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The next monthly meeting will be held September 2, 2014

at 7:30 pm.

There being no further business, a motion was made

by AJ Johnson and seconded by Jay Bartkowicz to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 9:00 pm.

Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer Swanville City August 26, 2014 Special meeting called to order at 7:30 pm with the following members present: Sandy Peterson, Jay Bartkowicz, AJ Johnson, and Jim Molitor.

Mayor Peterson presented the proposed $44,000.00 Fire Association budget that will be discussed at the Fire Hall.

The council was then recessed to move to the fire hall.

Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer Upsala City September 2, 2014 These are unapproved minutes.

Members present: Mayor Rollie Johnson, Robert Maciej, Brian Lange, Joan Olson, Dennis Westrich. City Clerk/Treasurer Reva Mische.

The City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. at Upsala City Hall by Mayor Rollie Johnson.

Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Council Member Robert Maciej to accept the minutes from the August 4th, 2014 Regular City Council Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made by Council Member Robert Maciej and seconded by Council Member Brian Lange to accept the agenda with the addition of a discussion about the acquisition of Mount Olive Church.

Guests and Presentations: Department Reports: Maintenance Report, Frank Koopmeiners: Both water and sewage usage was down for the month.

• Frank Koopmeiners informed the Council that the jetting of the sewer line was completed. Televising of the old

school line may be necessary in the future as it was difficult to run the jetting machine through that line.

• The council was informed that Thein Well replaced O-rings in the number 4 well.

Fire Department Report, Lange): The Fire Department has not yet heard back from FEMA regarding the grant application.

Planning Commission, Lange: Minutes were presented to the City Council.

UCDC, Olson: Minutes were presented to the City Council.

Recreation Board, Johnson: Did not meet.

Unfinished Business: ClerkTreasurer Reva Mische provided the Council with a construction update for the Walnut Avenue Street and Utilities project.

Construction workers and SHE field workers will be tentatively starting work September 8th.

Tree and brush clearing at the construction site has started this week.

New Business: Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Council Member Robert Maciej to approve Resolution 09022014-1: Approving A Lawful Gambling License Permit Application for St. Mary’s Catholic Church’s October 26th Raffle. Motion carried unanimously.

Clerk-Treasurer Reva Mische presented a proposal for

G.O. TIF Bonds, Series 2014B/ Minnesota Rural Water “MidiLoan”.

Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by council Member Joan Olson to approve Resolution 09022014-2: Authorizing the Sale and Issuance of $675,000 General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds. Motion carried unanimously.

Clerk-Treasurer Reva Mische presented the preliminary 2015 Budget and Property Tax Levy. The Council set an October 22nd Budget Meeting to be held at 6:30 p.m. to hold further discussion and review.

Motion made by Council Member Robert Maciej and seconded by Council Member Joan Olson to set a Preliminary Property Tax Levy increase of 5%.

Motion carried unanimously.

City Clerk-Treasurer announced the date for the League of Minnesota Cities Regional Meeting. The meeting will be held in Waite Park on October 20th and members of the Council as well as Clerk-Treasurer Reva Mische will attend to represent the City.

A brief discussion and update was held about last month’s Council approval to acquire the Mount Olive Church.

Motion made by Council Member Joan Olson and seconded by Council Member Robert Maciej to direct Clerk-Treasurer Reva Mische to move forward

Steve Porter’s Trophy Whitetails at Community Covenant Church, Upsala

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with the process of acquiring the Mount Olive Church building.

Motion carried unanimously.

Financial Report: Treasurer’s Report: • $55,713.13, Brian, Robert • Claims • $20,674.43 • Brian, Robert Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Council Member Robert Maciej to approve the Treasurer’s Report with an August 31st ending bank balance of $55,713.13 as presented by City Treasurer Reva Mische. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Council Member Robert Maciej to approve the bills in the amount of $20,674.43 as presented by City Treasurer Reva Mische. Motion carried unanimously.

Updates/FYI: The next Regular Council Meeting is scheduled for October 6th, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Upsala City Hall.

• A Special Budget Meeting is scheduled for October 22nd, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at the Upsala City Hall.

Motion made Council Member Robert Maciej and seconded by Council Member Joan Olson to adjourn the City Council Meeting at 8:3 p.m.

Reva Mische, Clerk/Treasurer

Hunters of all ages, guys and gals, this is an event you do not want to miss!

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Todd County 4-H Livestock Project News

Megan Hollermann received a purple Champion ribbon with her Grade Holstein 4 year old.

Minnesota 4-H’ers from more than 83 counties arrived with over 2,800 animals at the 2014 “Great Minnesota Get-Together” for this year’s 4-H livestock encampment held Thursday, August 21-24. 4-H had 2,800 participants exhibit over the weekend including: • Beef: 593 exhibitors • Dairy: 483 exhibitors • Dairy Goats: 147 exhibitors • Meat Goats: 176 exhibitors • Poultry: 258 exhibitors • Rabbits: 302 exhibitors • Sheep: 367 exhibitors • Swine: 475 exhibitors 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 “learnby-doing” philosophy of 4-H. As part of the educational component, Minnesota 4-H requires every youth participating in the livestock encampment to take part in a livestock interview. Examples of the interview process include an on-line knowledge test, skill-a-thons and personal interviews about their project area.

Along with interviews, all 4-H youth participating in livestock programming are required to complete the Livestock Quality Assurance and Ethics (LQA&E) Training. Through this 2014 State Fair 4-H Livestock certification, youth are educated on bio-security, educating the public on the role of livestock and caring for

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Todd County 4-H’ers participated at the 2014 Minnesota State Fair in livestock competition and activities, August 2124, receiving a variety of awards, which reflect the high quality of exhibits from Todd County youth.

Megan Hollermann, Burtrum Boosters/Highland, received a purple/champion ribbon with her Dairy Exhibit and Dylan Hollermann, Burtrum Boosters/Highland, received the Champion Total Merit Registered Cow with his Dairy Exhibit.

Blue ribbon winners include: Dylan Hollermann, Burtrum Boosters/Highland, Dairy.

Local 4-H’ers receiving red ribbons were: Mikala Decker, Burtrum Boosters/ Highland, Dairy; Erica Hollermann, Burtrum Boosters/Highland, Beef; Nicholas Hollermann, Burtrum Boosters/Highland, Beef.

Some areas of the 4-H Youth Development Program have exhibits on a noncompetitive nature. While 4-H’ers are considered tops, they receive participation ribbons–they include: Erica Hollermann, Burtrum Boosters/Highland; Beef Showmanship; Nicholas Hollermann, Burtrum Boosters/Highland, Beef Showmanship.

4-H not only produces purple ribbon animals, but more importantly is focused on producing purple ribbon kids!

Non-Livestock Project News At the 2014 Minnesota State Fair, 4-H once again played a pivotal role in youth development and public education. Minnesota 4-H’ers from 86 counties brought over 2,600 exhibits, delivered over 200 demonstrations and participated in any of several performances at the 2014 Minnesota State Fair. These 4-H’ers all placed high at their County Fairs with their projects or presentations, thereby earning them the top honor of participating at the State Fair this year.

4-H youth are encouraged to select project areas that reflect their personal interests which leads to participation in self-directed and volunteer-led learning opportunities. In addition to growing in their knowledge and skills in specific project areas, 4-H youth have opportunities to develop 21st Century skills such as communicating, problem solving, collaboration and decision making.

The wide array of 4-H projects exhibited reflects the diverse interests of this year’s 4-H State Fair participants. Exhibitors demonstrated outstanding craftsmanship, deep technical knowledge, powerful communication skills and fascinating creativity.

Todd County 4-H’ers participated at the 2014 Minnesota State Fair in nonlivestock competition and activities, August 26-28, receiving a variety of awards, which reflect the high quality of exhibits from Todd County youth.

Blue ribbon winners include: Raquel Crowe, Burtrum Boosters/Highland,

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Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family, traveling, reading, hiking and camping.

Dr. Chmielewski received her medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed her family medicine residency at Mayo Graduate School of Medical Education in Rochester. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians, the American Medical Association and the Minnesota Medical Association.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 320-256-4228.

Granite City Book Club: Delicate Armor

By Connie Claire Szarke Join us at the Stearns History Museum at 6:30 p.m., on Wednesday, September 17, for the Granite City Book Club.

Minnesota author Connie Claire Szarke will attend the meeting to lead the discussion and answer questions about her book Delicate Armor.

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Health; Lizzie Hanson-Roe, Burtrum Boosters/Highland; Creative Arts-Fine Arts; Samuel Mettler, Burtrum Boosters/ Highland, Exploring Animals; 4-H’ers receiving red ribbons were: Benjamin Bartczak, A-1, Foods; Lexi Hanson-Roe, Burtrum Boosters/Highland, Demonstration; Lizzie Hanson-Roe, Burtrum Boosters/Highland, Demonstration; and Karina Perish, Little Elk Antlers, Creative ArtsFine Arts.

Some areas of the 4-H Youth Development Program have exhibits on a noncompetitive nature. While 4-H’ers are considered tops in their area at the county level, they receive participation ribbons at the State Fair, they include: Lexi HansonRoe, Burtrum Boosters/Highland, Fashion Revue-Clothes You Make; Samuel Mettler, Burtrum Boosters/Highland, ShareThe-Fun; and Jarick Rieffer, Burtrum Boosters/Highland, Share-The-Fun. Congratulations to all the 4-H youth from Todd County who participated at the 2014 Minnesota State Fair!

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DNR’s fall color finder will help travelers with trip planning Minnesota state park and trail visitors will soon be seeing red and orange and yellow and countless other shades of autumn as the leaves and prairies grasses put on their annual show.

To help travelers plan their fall hikes, bike rides, paddling trips and scenic drives to coincide as closely as possible with peak color, staff at Minnesota state parks and recreation areas will update an online fall color finder at www.mndnr.gov/ fallcolor every Thursday, starting Sept.

4. This online trip-planning tool includes a map showing where to find peak color across the state, a link to fall color programs and special events, a slideshow and a photo uploader that provides an easy way for people to share their favorite fall color images.

“We’re anticipating a beautiful fall color display,” said Patricia Arndt, communications and outreach manager for the Department of Natural Resources Parks and Trails Division. “It will move across the state quickly, though, so we encourage everyone to get out and enjoy it while it lasts. The fall color finder can help people locate a park or trail to visit or a naturalist program that the whole family can enjoy.”

Family-oriented fall color programs are also listed in a free “Feel the Wow of Fall” brochure available at Minnesota state parks and recreation areas, at Twin Cities libraries and at metro area outdoor retail stores. The DNR Information Center will also mail the brochure to anyone who requests it.

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For smartphone and tablet users, the DNR offers fall colors “to go” on a mobile fall color finder that is integrated with Google maps. To access the mobile version, scan the QR code at http://mndnr. gov/mobile or visit www.mndnr.gov/mobile/fall_colors and bookmark the site.

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A musician who joined an orchestra on a cruise ship was having a terrible time keeping time with the rest of the band.

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FOR SALE: 1990 Ford ambulance, 7.3 diesel, lots of storage great work/tow truck, Grey Eagle. Call 763-370-2463 or 763-391-7822.

FOR SALE: 700 Case diesel tractor, needs a little work, asking $5,000. Call Scott after 4 p.m. 320-360-2552.

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FOR SALE: Three row Hohner concertina with case. New Jasmine acoustic guitar, $175, bass guitar, Ampeg amplifier. Call 320-573-4152.

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