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The Power of Negative Thinking -By Harvey Mackay

From the beginning we are taught by our parents what NOT to do. Don’t cross the street without looking.

Don’t go to bed without brushing your teeth. Don’t talk back. Don’t get in trouble. And on and on.

S i m i l a r l y, from an early age we are told by our moms, “Don’t worry, honey. Everything will be all right.” Or “Let me kiss it and make it well.” From infancy up we’re inundated with platitudes that may provide short-term diversion but don’t work in the long run.

One of my favorite books, Norman Vincent Peale’s “The Power of Positive Thinking,” a classic bestseller, inspired an optimistic perspective for millions of Americans. I was deeply honored when Dr. Peale wrote an endorsement for my

first book, “Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive.”

Now Bob Knight, the legendary college basketball coach, has written an inspirational and entertaining rebuttal, explaining why negative thinking will actually produce more positive results, in sports and in daily life. His new book is titled, “The Power of Negative Thinking.”

Known for his fiery temperament, Coach Knight feels that most basketball games are not won, they are lost. That’s why his coaching philosophy is to instill discipline by preparing to win, rather than hoping to win.

Preparation keeps you from beating yourself. In his locker rooms he posted a sign that read, “Victory favors the team making the fewest mistakes.” He writes about the value of watching game film with his team to pinpoint mistakes “and especially patterns of mistakes so they don’t occur again.”

A coach is always teaching. He talks about free-throw shooting, which was typically a strength of a Bob Knight-

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He explains that it’s really tough to simulate game conditions like that, so he would stop practice and pick a player to shoot two free throws. If he made both of them, they would go on with practice or practice would be over, but if he missed, it meant running. This exercise helped players focus more at crunch time.

Coach Knight stresses the value of teamwork in having winning teams. He considered it his most important job as a coach to let every player know when he made a contribution to winning, no matter their role.

And when his teams did win, he made sure they didn’t dwell on their success, but rather looked immediately to the challenges of the next game. He applies this lesson to business strategy as well.

“The Power of Negative Thinking” is punctuated with humorous stories. For example, when Coach Knight was about to take the court to coach his first game at Army, he thought the team should say a prayer in the locker room, like most of his prior coaches had done.

As he was walking out to the court, an old trainer put his arm around his neck and said, “Son, for what it’s worth, you and prayer are not a good mix.”

Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

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SEPTEMBER 9-OCTOBER 14 • Helping Hands Outreach Living Well with Chronic Conditions” classes on Monday’s from 1-3:30 p.m. at Krain Township Hall.

SEPTEMBER 13-15 • Albany Pioneer Days. See ad on page 9.

SEPTEMBER 15 • Grey Eagle/Swanville Knights of Columbus Sausage & Egg Breakfast from 8:30 am - 12:30 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Church Hall, Swanville. See ad on page 4.

• The “Forever Young” Choir Concert at 7 p.m. at Gethsemene Lutheran Church, Upsala.

SEPTEMBER 16 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Informational Exercise Program Meeting at 9:30 a.m. at the center.

SEPTEMBER 18 • Freeport Community Center Chicken Fry from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center. See ad on page 5.

• Grey Eagle Senior Center Monthly Membership Meeting at 9:30 a.m. at the center.

SEPTEMBER 19 • Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University 9 Week Class at 7 p.m. at Tri-City

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SEPTEMBER 24-OCTOBER 29 • Helping Hands Outreach Living Well with Chronic Conditions” classes on Tuesdays from 9:30-noon at Avon Township Hall.

SEPTEMBER 25 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Pot Luck Supper at 5:30 p.m. with Bingo games to follow.

SEPTEMBER 29 • Albany Legion Smorgasbord Breakfast from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Church of Seven Dolors Parish Center, Albany.

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OCTOBER 6 • All Saints Christian Women/Rosary Sodality 15th Annual Pancake Breakfast from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at St. Mary’s Hall, Holdingford.

• Boy Scout Troop 68 Dad’s Belgian Waffle Breakfast from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Melrose.

ALBANY TOWNSHIP • Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall.

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Harvey Mackay continued from page 2 Coach Knight provides his two candidates for the greatest words in the English language: “No” and “Don’t.”

“I’ve had players I’ve told over and over and over again, ‘No, that is not what we want.’ The words ‘no’ and ‘don’t’ are important parts of the power of negative thinking, along with a whole long list of imperatives just as firm and final. I couldn’t begin to tell you how many times I said to a player: ‘What is there about the word no that you don’t understand? What is there about the word don’t that you don’t understand?’

“Don’t and can’t are obviously negative phrases, but putting the words into use can bring very positive results.”

He points out that seven of the Ten Commandments start with “Thou shalt not …” He even developed his own Ten Commandments, including: • Don’t accept the status quo. Look

for better when others are satisfied.

• Always question – the best of all questions: Why? • Look for improvements to make in yourself or bad habits to break …

• Never think talent alone will determine the outcome …

• Never talk too much. Get yourself a degree from the Shut-Up School …

Mackay’s Moral: “Everybody wants to win, but not everyone wants to prepare to win.” (Bob Knight) 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.”

Book sale to support Friends of the Upsala Public Library Who doesn’t love books or have a few to spare? The Friends of the Upsala Public Library will have a used book sale during library hours from Monday, September 16 through Saturday, September 28. Stop in to peruse the vast array of books and take a few home.

Donate what you want for the books you choose. The donations will be used to maintain the Little Free Library, bring authors and other opportunities to the community, to keep the library hopping with fun and excitement, and to support other Friends projects.

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Joan C. Schneeweis

Obituaries Robert F. “Robbie” Hinnenkamp R o b e r t F. “Robbie” Hinnenkamp, age 89 of Melrose, died Thursday, September 5, 2013 at the CentraCare Hospital in M e l r o s e , Minnesota.

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

Monday, September 9 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating and Rev. Ken Thielman concelebrating. Interment was in the parish cemetery.

Robert Frank Hinnenkamp was born August 1, 1924 in Melrose, Minnesota to Ben, Jr. and Mary (Angelbeck) Hinnenkamp. Robert was raised on a farm north of Melrose where he continued to live and raise his family marrying Lorraine Van Beck in 1947. He retired from farming unofficially in 1980 when he and Lorraine moved into Melrose, until her death in 1993. In recent years, Robert enjoyed fishing with family and friends, playing many hands of Solo, and driving

tractor at the farm.

He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose.

Survivors include his sons, Duane (Bernita) Hinnenkamp of Melrose and Donald (Donna Jansen) Hinnenkamp of Melrose; son-in-law, Gene (Sue) Lieser of Circle Pines; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and sisters, Colette Von Wahlde of Melrose, Irma Otte of Sauk Centre, and Bernadine Winter of Greenwald.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine Hinnenkamp on January 9, 1993; parents; daughter, Diane Lieser; brothers and sisters, Theckla Blenker, Clarence Hinnenkamp, Ludwina Brake, Isadore Hinnenkamp, Herbert Hinnenkamp, and Ben Hinnenkamp.

Serving as casket bearers were Brent Lieser, Gina Lieser, Brandon Hinnenkamp, Jon Hinnenkamp, Nicole Jansen-Hinnenkamp, and Isaak JansenHinnenkamp. Cross bearer was Eugene Lieser and scripture bearer was Sue Lieser.

Honorary bearers were Robbie’s card club members, friends, and neighbors.

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

Grey Eagle Senior Center Informational Exercise Program Meeting The Grey Eagle Senior Center will be having a short Informational Exercise Program Meeting on Monday, September 16th, at 9:30 a.m, at the Senior Center, for all those 60 years of age or older who would be interested in participating

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Please come and help get this new adventure started! Remember keep moving!

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Joan C. Schneeweis, age 79 of Melrose, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at her home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 10 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating.

Interment was in the parish cemetery.

Joan Cecilia Muenzer was born November 7, 1933 in Little Falls, Minnesota to Albert and Emily (Pogatchnik) Muenzer. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from St. Cloud State University. She was united in marriage to James Schneeweis on June 5, 1957 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Melrose. Joan was employed by District 740 in Melrose where she was a teacher and community education director for 38 years. She was a member of St. Mary’s

Gerald H. “Porky” Wessel Gerald H. “Porky” Wessel, age 71 of Melrose, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at his home in Melrose, Minnesota.

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

Saturday, September 14 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating and Deacon Ernie Kociemba assisting. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

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

Friday and from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose. Parish prayers will be held at 7 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home.

Gerald Henry Wessel was born January 25, 1942 in Melrose Township, Stearns County, Minnesota to Joseph and Thresa (Althaus) Wessel. He graduated from Melrose High School and was a

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lifelong resident of Melrose. Porky hauled milk for Dierk’s Dairy for a number of years. He also worked at Kraft until a fire destroyed the business. He then worked in the shipping department at Jennie-O until his retirement in 2004. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose. Porky enjoyed attending high school sporting events, especially when his granddaughters were participating.

He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, and attending amateur baseball games.

Survivors include his children, Jeff (Sharon) Wessel of Melrose and Lynn Reller (fiancé, Brad Luhman) of Melrose; four grandchildren, Mindy Wessel, Abby Wessel, Tayler Reller, and Torri Reller; and many loving relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Donald Wessel.

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

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Survivors include her children, Jim Schneeweis, Jr. (Robert Guillen) of Los Angeles, California, Charlie Schneeweis (Kate Ratcliff) of Marlboro, Vermont, Jean Schneeweis of Corcoran, Brother Joseph Schneeweis, O.S.B. of Collegeville, and Mary Schneeweis (Roger Williams) of St. Cloud; grandchildren, Blaise Rienbold, Patrick and Michael Schneeweis, Hannah, Caleb, and Joah Schwecke; and sister, Jane (Jim) Herbst of Monticello.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Schneeweis on March 24, 1969; parents; and brother, Charles Muenzer.

Serving as casket bearers were Caleb Schwecke, Joah Schwecke, Blaise Rienbold, Clint Herbst, Michael Schneeweis, and Patrick Schneeweis.

Cross bearer was Edith Messerich and scripture bearer was Jan Atkinson.

Honorary bearers were Marge Schaefer, Ellie Olmscheid, Wally Freeman, Don Andersen, and Victor Pogatchnik, Jr. Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.

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Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, My wife and I make together about $100,000 a year, almost $50,000 in an IRA and no debt except for our home.

The problem is I’ve had several health issues lately, and we’ve diverted a lot of money we’d put into saving and investing toward medical bills. We also have two kids in high school who want to go to college.

Do you think we should cash out the IRA to help send our boys to school?

--Jeff Dear Jeff, You guys make $100,000, and expenses at a good in-state school would be roughly $17,000 a year. If I were you, I’d trim the household budget and make the kids get to work.

Look around and see what you can sell, too. There’s no reason you all can’t pull together and cash flow an education for these guys.

Providing an education for your kids is a noble pursuit, but you’re low on money right now because of health problems and medical bills. You didn’t do anything wrong to create this scenario. It was just a case of life happening. So, you shouldn’t feel ashamed to sit down with your kids and say, “Okay, serious talk time. You guys know what’s happened recently, so if you want to go to college, you need find a good, affordable institution and start applying for every available scholarship. You also need to plan on working after school and on weekends—now and when you’re off at college—and saving money like crazy.

Your mom and I will help out some, but we all have to pull together to make this happen.”

There’s a better way to do this than borrowing money and going into debt.

There will be times when it’s not easy, but walking around with student loans hanging over your head—or nothing set aside for retirement—is no fun, either!

—Dave

Dear Dave, My mom has about $35,000 worth of debt from a $17,000 car and $18,000 in student loans. She makes $20,000 a year. How can she get out of this mess?

--Christina Dear Christina, No one needs a car that’s worth nearly all of their yearly income. That’s just ridiculous. If you listen to me on the radio, I’m sure you’ve already heard me say what I’m about to say now—sell the car! That will get rid of almost half her debt, then find her a little $2,000 beater to drive until she can save up for a better car.

Remember this simple rule: Never buy a car that costs more than half of your annual income. Also, never go into debt to buy a car. Automobiles go down in value like a rock, and you never want that much money wrapped up in something that’s depreciating.

We also have an income issue here.

Your mom has to do something in the short term to get her income up and pay off debt. A part-time job nights and weekends would be a really good idea. Then, she needs to address her long-term situation with an eye toward a decent job. Whether it’s more formal education or technical training in a particular field, she needs to find a career that will significantly increase her income.

—Dave * Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business.

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By Rep. Paul Anderson Three area counties are among those set to receive portions of a $4.7 million storm-relief package approved during a one-day special legislative session Monday.

In all, $4.5 million in funding will assist 18 counties which suffered storm damage in June. Another $219,000 was appropriated for two other counties in southwestern Minnesota hit by an ice storm last April. The relief aid will be used to help offset the cost of cleanup and infrastructure repair, estimated statewide to be $18 million. The state is covering 25 percent of that total and will receive a 75-percent match from the

federal government.

Most of the June storm damage took place in western, central and southern portions of the state. The three counties included in Rep. Paul Anderson’s District 12B all are set to receive storm aid.

Storm damage estimates are $155,441 for Douglas, $275,344 for Pope and $551, 583 for Stearns.

“Counties in our part of the state were hit hard by storms and the costs of repairing the infrastructure would really harm the bottom line for many local governments without this aid,” said Anderson, R-Starbuck. “I am pleased we came together in bipartisan fashion to provide help with the recovery.”

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The “Forever Young” choir, whose members are from the Melrose area, will present a concert Sunday, September 15 at 7:00 p.m. at Gethsemene Lutheran Church located at 418 So. Main St. in Upsala. Their program is a mix of many kinds of music with piano or some instrumental accompaniment.

A free will offering will be taken and coffee and conversation will take place after the concert.

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Community Snapshots

Ride for Hospice Bike Run made a stop in Burtrum Saturday, September 7th as a contribute to Don Axel as a past hospice recipient. The ride started at Bud’s Bar in Watkins, made the stop at Burtrum Liquor and then back to Watkins.

About 68 people participated. Submitted by Laura Axel.

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Big round wrapped alfalfa bales Lying in the summer heat.

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They will run to the manger When the farmer puts hay there.

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The cows will be so refreshed. They will lick the manger clean.

But until all that happens- Got to love this serene scene.

Upcoming wellness class scheduled A Wellness Class covering Cardiometabolic Syndrome Criteria: (If 3 of 5 are present of weight circumference, blood pressure, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol and glucose) on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Tri-City Christian Center, Freeport.

Run For A Reason

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This class is presented by Dr. Deb Proechel, chiropractic and naturopathic physician. The program is free. Please pre-register by calling 320-836-7150 or 888-827-7859 prior to noon on the class date.

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Helping Hands Outreach news

By Linda Breth Helping Hands Outreach of Stearns County, located in Holdingford, was awarded $52,310 over two years to expand to East Brockway, making homemaker, chore, transportation and caregiver support services available to 453 older adults who are at risk for long-term nursing home care and spending down their assets to be eligible for Medical Assistance.

Organizations that help older Minnesotans stay in their homes as they age are receiving more than $4.3 million in funds from the Department of Human Services.

Among the projects being funded through the department grants are those that provide home modifications, home care, adult day care, grocery delivery,

homemaker and chore services, support for informal caregivers and other services that allow older Minnesotans and other adults to remain in their homes rather than move to nursing homes or other more expensive living arrangements.

“Helping people stay in their homes and communities as they age is a major focus for the department,” said Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson. “Partnering with community health care organizations allows us to do an even better job serving Minnesotans who need assistance.”

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Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson

A closer look at one particular tax increase With this week’s special legislative session in St. Paul there is much discussion about taxes and the impact they have on the state. That impact is usually measured in dollars as tax revenue is what provides Minnesota with the money needed to provide services and, in general, operate state government. But, the impact of tax policy also filters down to people because it affects all of us in different ways.

A good example of this is the recently increased tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products in Minnesota. In effect since July 1, the state tax on a pack of cigarettes was raised $1.60 to bring the total tax bill on a carton to $33.23.

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Granted, one can argue about the virtues of smoking, and the health care costs to society caused by the addiction. That’s not the issue here, because smoking is still legal, and it’s a practice still done by about 20 percent of our population.

The state is more than willing to take the money raised by taxing cigarettes, but raising the tax so high will probably cause some to quit the habit. Paying nearly $73 dollars for a carton of smokes is beyond the budget of many who currently light up.

I have long said that one of the principles of sound tax policy is keeping our state competitive with its neighbors. This new tax on tobacco takes us in a different direction and makes Minnesota totally uncompetitive in regard to the price of cigarettes. Again, one may think that’s a good thing, but I’m looking at the situation from a tax revenue and comparison standpoint. With our new tax, the price of a carton of smokes in our state is around $73. Just across the border in North Dakota, the price for that same carton is around $43, which is a huge difference.

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The C-store in Minnesota lost, not only the sale of the cigarettes, but also the fill of gas and the cup of coffee.

That’s what is happening in border towns all across Minnesota. And it’s not just North Dakota, although northwestern Minnesota represents the largest price discrepancy. On average, the price of a carton of cigarettes in South Dakota is about $17 less than in Minnesota, about $20 less in Iowa, and $7 less in Wisconsin. I think it’s safe to say that our state will not take in the amount of revenue forecast when this tax increase went into effect. To be sure, part of the reason will be that some smokers either quit the habit or cut back. But the biggest reason will be that folks along our borders will drive to neighboring states to pick up their smokes, and just may bring back an extra carton or two for their friends.

I talked with officials of an area tobacco wholesaler who does business in Minnesota and North Dakota. In the seven weeks since July 1 when the tax increase went into effect, their sales to retail establishments in Minnesota have declined by roughly 20 percent. On the other hand, sales to retail stores in eastern North Dakota have gone up by a whopping 50 percent! We are not only losing revenue to neighboring states but, because of this dramatic tax disparity, we may be seeing stores along our borders closing their doors because of an over-all loss of business.

Rep. Anderson can be contacted by email at rep.paul.anderson@house.mn or by phone at 651-296-4317. To receive

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Rep. Ron Kresha (09B) - Legislative Update I wanted to send you a quick update on a recent special session that took place in Saint Paul.

Morrison County is among the 18 counties that will receive portions of the $4.5 million dollars appropriated today by the legislature as disaster relief for the storms that hit the state in June 2013 causing the largest power outage in state history, along with millions of dollars in damages across the state.

The legislature has a long tradition of coming together to provide relief to our cities and counties when they are hit by severe weather. It was great to see such strong bipartisan cooperation and support for this critical disaster relief.

The bill passed 127-1, with all Republicans voting in support of the bill.

Unfortunately, there was no agreement made to repeal any of the taxes passed in May. There’s support on both sides of the aisle for the repeal of many of these damaging increases that are causing harm to Greater Minnesota, but those will have to be topics for the legislature to consider when we return in February 2014.

USS Minnesota Rep. Ron Kresha, R-Little Falls, attended the commissioning of the USS Minnesota last weekend, joining 24 lawmakers, and dozens more state and federal elected officials, military members, and private citizens from Minnesota in attendance to witness the commissioning of the USS Minnesota in Norfolk,

Virginia, which took place on Saturday, September 7th.

The USS Minnesota is the Navy’s newest fast-attack submarine, and is now in use at Naval Station Norfolk as of September 7th. The USS Minnesota features a crew of 135 sailors, and is hailed as the most advanced warship ever to enter active service, able to sustain submerged speeds of more than 25 knots (30 miles per hour). The ship weighs more than 7,800 tons, is 377 feet long, and can stay submerged for up to three months at a time.

The commissioning ceremony featured remarks from Senators Franken and Klobuchar, Congresswoman Betty McCollum, and a myriad of distinguished military officers to mark this historic occasion for the state of Minnesota. The USS Minnesota is just the third Kresha attended the USS Minnesota ceremony with his son Alex. ship to be named for the state, and is the country.” taxpayer funds were spent to finance the first in more than 100 years.

Kresha noted that legislators paid trip.

“It was an honor to be able to be among those representing our state at the for the trip with personal funds, and no commissioning ceremony, and to be able to meet many of the fine servicemen and women serving our country,” Kresha said. Many state lawmakers, including Central Lakes Bug Max 365 Kresha received tours of USS MinnesoLandscape & Bug Control ta and other warships from sailors over the weekend.

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Local Municipality Minutes Swanville City August 6, 2013 Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, August 6, 2013. The meeting called to order 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Peterson, AJ Johnson, and Tim Grittner. Absent: Jim Molitor. Also present: Mike

Rude, Julie Zupko, Brian Zapzalka and reporter Liz Verley.

Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held July 2, 2013 were read. AJ Johnson made a motion to accept the minutes as read.

Tim Grittner seconded the motion.

All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The treasures report was given.

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A motion was made by Tim Grittner and seconded by AJ Johnson to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Mike Rude, city engineer, was present to discuss with the council the progress of the Rhoda Avenue Project. He presented to the council three resolutions which need to adopt to further the project application. The first resolution is authorizing the “Issuance & Sale of a $953,866.00 General Obligation Revenue note series 2013 and providing for its payment for the Rhoda Avenue water project. Tim Grittner made a motion to adopt this resolution. AJ Johnson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. AJ Johnson made a motion to sign the MPFA bond purchase & project loan agreement.

Tim Grittner seconded the motion.

All voted in favor motion carried. A motion was made by Tim Grittner and seconded by AJ Johnson to sign the certification agreement with the State of MN for the general obligation bond financed property. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Mike also presented the council with Larson Excavating first partial payment bill. 5% of the bill will be retained until completion.

AJ Johnson made a motion to pay Larson Excavating $54,395.42, Tim Grittner seconded the motion.

All members voted in favor, motion carried. This money will be sent out as soon as the PFA money is received.

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MN Power has removed and replaced the light pole on DeGraff Avenue from the west side of the road to the east side.

Mayor Peterson informed the council that there will be a Swanville Rural Fire Association meeting on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at 8:00pm. Jim Piekarski and Mayor Peterson serve on this board. With the absence of Piekarski, Mayor Peterson made a motion to appoint AJ Johnson as board member. Tim Grittner seconded the motion, motion carried. Council will meet at 7:30pm in the Swanville Center and then move to the fire hall.

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

The next monthly meeting will be held September 3, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.

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

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Families, youth and women can go afield with upland bird mentors in October

Inexperienced families, women and youth hunters are reminded to apply by Sept. 16 for a chance to step into the field with an experienced upland bird hunter at locations across much of Minnesota on Saturday, Oct. 19, or Saturday, Oct. 26.

“Participants are offered a hands-on approach that shows them hunting techniques, outdoor skills, safety and how wildlife habitat plays a big part in upland bird management and hunter success,” said Mike Kurre, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) mentoring program coordinator.

Co-sponsored by the DNR, hunt participants are paired with mentors from Pheasants Forever, Woodcock Minnesota and the Ruffed Grouse Society. After discussing safety, habitat, ethics, scouting for places to hunt and securing landowner permission when necessary, mentors take participants into the field.

A limited number of family hunts allow all family members to participate.

For youth hunts, parents or guardians must accompany youth hunters at all

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times and at all events but cannot carry a firearm.

To participate, youth must be 12-17 years old as of Oct. 19; have earned a valid firearms safety certificate; possess a small game license if required; and have a parent, guardian or adult authorized by a parent or guardian accompany them as a nonfirearms carrying mentor. The adult must accompany the youth during the orientation and the hunt.

A small game license is not needed for youth younger than 16. A $5 reducedprice license is required for youth 16 and 17.

People 18 and older do not need a parent or guardian to accompany them, but will need a valid firearms safety certificate if required or an apprentice hunter validation certification, pheasant stamp (if pheasant hunting) and a small game license.

Up to four family members can participate in a family hunt. Adult and youth family members must meet all eligibility requirements. Applicants who apply for

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a family hunt but are not selected in the lottery can opt to allow their children to participate in the youth hunt if spots remain open.

All applicants must specify the county or area they want to hunt, if they are willing to travel farther if their choice is not available and the distance they are willing to travel.

Applications are available online at www.mndnr.gov/discover or by contacting the DNR Information Center at 651-296-6157, toll-free 888-646-6367 or info.dnr@state.mn.us. Successful appli-

DNR predicts ‘brilliant’ fall colors season During the next seven or eight weeks, waves of fall color will roll across Minnesota’s forests and prairies, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Parks and Trails Division encourages families to get out and enjoy them.

The statewide fall color report at www.mndnr.gov (www.dnr.state.mn.us/ fall_colors/index.html) is updated every Thursday by staff at Minnesota state parks and recreation areas. These reports include percent of color change, peak color projections and three state park or trail destinations considered “hot picks” of the week.

“We’re predicting it will be a brilliant fall color season,” said Patricia Arndt, communications and outreach manager for the DNR’s Parks and Trails Division. “Although it’s been dry lately, the trees got adequate rain earlier this season. Now we just need a combination of sunny days and cool nights in the weeks ahead to bring out the fall colors.

We’ve timed many of our fall hiking, biking, geocaching and paddling programs at Minnesota state parks and trails to coincide with peak color, and we hope to see lots of people getting outdoors to enjoy this beautiful time of year.”

Colors typically peak between midSeptember and early October in northern third of the state, between late September and early October in central third and between late September and midOctober in southern third (which includes Twin Cities).

Fall color programs are listed in the free “Feel the ‘Wow’ of Fall” brochure at

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The winner’s notice will contain information about hunting license requirements, equipment and hunt coordinator contact information. All winners must contact their hunt coordinator after receiving notice.

Landowners with pheasant or grouse-producing property interested in allowing youth or novice families or women to hunt on their land can help out by contacting Pheasants Forever’s Eran Sandquist at 763-242-1273.

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Minnesota state parks and recreation areas, Twin Cities libraries and REI stores and the Parks and Trails kiosk across from food court at Rosedale Center. The DNR Information Center will also mail the brochure to anyone who requests it.

In addition to its weekly online reports, the DNR offers fall colors “to go” on a mobile website compatible with smart phones and tablets. These reports include percent of color change, integrated with Google maps. To access the mobile site, scan the QR code at http:// mndnr.gov/mobile or visit http://mndnr. gov/mobile/fall_colors and bookmark the site on a smart phone or other mobile device.

For more information, visit the online calendar at www.mndnr.gov or call DNR Information Center at 651-2966157 or toll-free 888-646-6367 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

A vehicle permit is required for entrance to Minnesota state parks and recreation areas. Visitors may start with a one-day permit for $5 and visit as many state parks as they choose. The one-day permit may be traded in before the end of the day for $5 off a year-round permit. Year-round permits, $25, provide unlimited access to all 76 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas for a year from the month of purchase.

Visitors to Minnesota state parks can upload fall color photos to the DNR’s fall color website.

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Online firearms safety hunter course now available for adults Minnesota residents 18 and older can now take the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ firearms (DNR) safety hunter education course online.

The new training option includes a virtual field day that emphasizes responsible gun handling and hunting safety.

Students who complete the course are issued a voucher that they can use to complete their certification immediately or attend an instructor led field day.

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“This will greatly increase certification accessibility to working adults and military personnel who traditionally have conflicts trying to scheduling a multi-week classroom course,” said Capt. Mike Hammer, DNR Enforcement education program coordinator.

Minnesota and Iowa are the first states to offer this option for adults. The online course takes about nine hours to complete and is interactive with narration, quizzes and final exam. Both the main course and field day include a virtual range where students can shoot various firearms and action types at a variety of targets and distances. There’s even instruction on how to properly sight-in rifles and pattern a shotgun.

“This is a great addition to our computer based adult safety training programs,” Hammer said. “We think it will be a huge success and create even more safe hunters.”

Take the course at www.huntercourse.com/usa/minnesota/.

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