Hometown News Sept. 29, 2011

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ABCs of Leadership -By Harvey Mackay

As children, we played “follow the leader” for hours on end.

The crazier the route and antics, the more we liked it. Being the leader was the best part.

As working adults, “follow the leader” takes on a whole new meaning. Leadership is an art and a skill. It’s hard work that is extremely rewarding and occasionally completely thankless. What traits make a great leader? These are my thoughts: A is for accountability. When President Harry Truman said “The buck stops here,” he was demonstrating that he was willing to take the blame along with the praise. Leaders accept responsibility for their actions as well as those that report to them.

B is for boundaries. Effective leaders respect personal and professional boundaries. In other words, they never expect their followers to do something they would not do themselves.

C is for courage. Tough times and tough choices require courageous leaders. Doing the right thing instead of the easy thing is a mark of courage.

D is for decisions. Good decisionmaking skills are priceless. Remember,

not making a decision is a decision in itself.

E is for enthusiasm. A leader must be enthusiastic about their job. My mantra: Do what you love, love what you do, and you’ll never work a day in your life.

F is for fearless. Leaders should adopt Franklin Roosevelt’s philosophy: “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” Leaders must not be afraid to be bold.

G is for growth. This includes your growth as a leader, your employees’ growth to reach their potential and your company’s growth to achieve goals.

H is for heart. A good decision must factor in the human element. When your head and your heart say the same thing, you can bet it’s the right answer.

I is for influence. Leadership doesn’t mean getting people to do their jobs; it means getting people to do their best.

J is for judgment. A leader must demonstrate consistently good judgment in order to set the standard for the organization. Followers depend on consistent, level-headed judgment.

K is for knowledge. No one expects leaders to know everything, but everyone expects leaders to know whom to ask when they don’t have the information at hand.

L is for learning. Always be learning something -- lifelong learning is an important attribute for a leader.

M is for mentor. Just as you needed

some help to get to the top, offer your expertise to the next generation of leaders.

N is for new. Never be afraid to try something new, even if the old way isn’t broken. The results might be better than you expected.

O is for organization. This is a twofer: your personal organization and the organization you lead. Your office may be a disaster area, but make sure your mind is organized. The organization you lead should always be foremost on your list of priorities.

P is for people person. You are leading people.

Q is for quick-thinking. A leader must be able to think on the spot, even if the answer is “we need to give this more thought.” A leader can figure out the difference.

R is for recognition. Be sure to heap recognition on those who have worked hard and achieved. Sharing the credit doesn’t diminish you, it demonstrates your ability to hire well and acknowledge achievement.

S is for strength. A strong leader never waivers on values, ethics or commitment. That’s a very tall order, but absolutely essential.

T is for team-builder. Whether you are a team of two or two thousand, as a leader you are also cheerleader-in-chief.

“Go, team, go” only works if you provide the right environment.

Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

Upcoming Events OCTOBER 1 • St. John’s Catholic Church 27th Annual Craft Fair from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Swanville School. See ad on page 7.

• Freeport Chamber Oktoberfest from 12-4:00 p.m., Main Street, Freeport.

• Freeport Chamber Soup/Chili Cook Off from 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Main Street, Freeport.

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

OCTOBER 2 • Holdingford Christian Mothers Annual Pancake, Sausage, Egg Breakfast & Quilt Raffle from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Church of All Saints, Holdingford.

• St. Mary’s Church-Upsala Oktoberfest beginning with a 10 a.m. Mass.

OCTOBER 3 • Upsala Title 1 Meeting at 3:30 p.m. room S109, Upsala School.

OCTOBER 5 • Fluff-N-Puff Pillow Cleaning from 7 a.m.-12 p.m. at Upsala Area Community Center. See ad on page 5.

• Wednesday Family Night Kick-Off starting at 6 p.m. Community Covenant Church, Upsala. See ad on page 7.

OCTOBER 8 • Meatball Supper at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Grey Eagle.

OCTOBER 9 • St. Rosa Lions Breakfast from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the St. Rose of Lima Church basement, St. Rosa.

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

OCTOBER 15 • Public Square Rosary at 12-noon on Main Street, Albany, near Seven Dolors.

OCTOBER 16 • Holdingford Area Knights of Columbus Chicken & Ham Dinner from 3:307 p.m. at the Pelican Lake Ballroom, St. Anna.

• St. Columbkille Christian Women Annual Turkey Bingo Party starting at 1 p.m. at St. Columbkille Catholic Church, St. Wendel.

• Catholic United Financial Potato Pancake Supper from 3-8 p.m. at St. John’s Church, Meire Grove.

OCTOBER 23 • Holy Family Catholic United Financial Breakfast from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church basement, St. Rosa.

ALCOHOL ANONYMOUS • Meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Grace Alive, Albany.

ALBANY TOWNSHIP • Meets the fourth Monday of the month

at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall.

• Planning Commission meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall.

BURNHAMVILLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Burtrum City Hall.

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

FREEPORT CITY COUNCIL • Meets the last Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

GREY EAGLE CITY COUNCIL • Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Temperatures Date 9/21 9/22 9/23 9/24 9/25 9/26 9/27

High 53 58 63 64 65 74 75

Low 47 40 36 40 40 48 44

Friday

Sunny, High: 58 Low: 36

Weekend Weather Saturday

Mostly sunny.

High: 65 Low: 48

Sunday

Mostly sunny.

High: 70 Low: 52

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Harvey Mackay continued from page 2 U is for ubiquitous. Your presence and influence must be felt everywhere.

Make sure the team knows whom to follow.

V is for visible. Not only should your presence be felt, you should be personally present at events large and small. Get to know your staff beyond their working titles.

W is for wisdom. No one is born wise, but some people learn faster than others what makes an organization tick.

X is for example. (I’m not a good speller.) If you want people to follow the leader, you must set a proper course.

Inspire those you lead with your example.

Y is for yeoman’s service. A leader has to be willing to work harder than everyone else in the organization. Adopt a servant mentality to be a truly effective leader.

Z is for zest. Let your passion show, and see if it isn’t contagious!

Mackay’s Moral: Take the lead and be a superstar!

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,” and the new book “We Got Fired!...And It’s the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Us.”

Birth Announcements Spencer John Maus

Jon and Jodi Maus of Melrose are proud to announce the birth of their son, Spencer John Maus, born Monday, September 26th, 2011 at 4:13 a.m. at the CentraCare Health System, Melrose.

Spencer weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 21 ½ inches in length.

Grandparents are John and Lillian Arnzen of St. Rosa and Ken and Eileen Maus of Melrose. Great grandparents are Gerald and Arlene Arnzen of St. Rosa and Mary Ann Maus of Melrose.

Kelly Kiffmeyer and Casey Finken of St. Joseph are proud to announce the birth of their son born September 19, 2011 at the Albany Area Hospital & Medical Center.

Anniversary Open House Jim and Erna Schwanke

Jim and Erna Schwanke will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday, October 2, 2011 from 2-4 pm at the Grey Eagle Senior Center.

Jim and Erna (Kuehne) were married at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Grey Eagle on October 2, 1951.

They have three children: Stephen (Judy) of Sartell, Christy (David) Ploof of Brainerd and Tim (Brenda) of Grey Eagle. They also have 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Jim and Erna have lived and worked on their farm, which has been in the family for almost 100 years. The celebration is open to friends and family, whose presence is the only gift requested.

Anniversary Norbert and Hellen Dehn

Norbert and Hellen Dehn celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Sept.

25th with a mass at Seven Dolors Church in Albany. A reception and dinner followed at Paul’s Par-A-Dice in Albany with their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Norbert and Hellen were married on Sept. 15, 1951 at St. Jean’s Catholic Church in Corcoran, MN.

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Obituaries Paul R. Engel

Paul R. Engel, age 64, of Grey Eagle, died in Pam’s arms after a battle with lung cancer on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at the Long Prairie Hospital in Long Prairie, Minnesota.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 28 at the Grey Eagle United Methodist Church with Rev. Gary Taylor officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date.

Paul Robert Engel was born May 16, 1947 in Little Falls, Minnesota to George and Elsie (McClintick) Engel. He called South Dakota home with his first wife, Patricia Hehn. He worked as a logger in South Dakota while the couple raised three children. They later divorced and he remarried Pamela Reimers on July 28, 2001 at their home in Grey Eagle. Paul worked at Jennie-O Foods in Melrose while the couple farmed near the Grey Eagle area. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards, and spending time with his family, friends, and their dog, Minnie. He especially, enjoyed having coffee with the guys in the morning.

Blanche T. Schultz

Blanche T. Schultz, 91 year old resident of Little Falls, MN formerly of Swanville, MN passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at Bridgeway Estates in Little Falls, MN. Funeral Services were held Friday, September 23, 2011 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Swanville with Rev. David Packo and Rev. Steve Priola officiating. Burial followed at the Springbrook Cemetery in Swanville, MN. Blanche T. Schultz was born on September 12, 1920 in Maurice, Iowa to the late John & Nellie (Brink) Van Peursem. She was baptized in the First Reformed Church of Maurice. Blanche attended school in Maurice, IA until 1932 when her parents moved to Merrill, IA. She graduated from Merrill High School when she was 16 years old. Blanche then attended NBT Business College in Sioux City, IA. On September 17, 1939 she was united in marriage to Ivan Schultz in Spencer, IA. They farmed near Le Mars, IA until 1950 when they purchased a dairy farm near Swanville, MN and she most recently resided in Little Falls at Bridgeway Estates. She was a member of Swanville Bible Church where she served as Sunday School and Bible School teacher

Paul Ripplinger Paul was a member of the Grey Eagle United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Pam “Ma” Engel of Grey Eagle; children, Melissa (Adam) Avery of Henning, Christine (Mike) Maltaverne of Rapid City, SD, Paul Engel of Deadwood, SD, and Adam Engel of Sturgis, SD; sister, Mary (fiancé, Louis Thompson) Muellner of Burtrum; brother, Clyde (Darlene) Engel of Melrose; five grandchildren, Teagan, Ariah, and Allison Engel, Ijzaya Sterna, and Emily Maltaverne; five honorary grandchildren, Morgan and Riley Poepping, Troy Muellner, April and Shelby Ramirez.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Lois Warner; brother, Jim Engel; father-in-law, Arnold Reimers; brother-in-law, Herb Muellner, Sr.; and nephews, Herb Muellner, Jr., Danny Muellner, and Ricky Warner.

Serving as casket bearers were Charles Fox, David “Buzz” Barber, David Tschida, Steve Hiltner, John Stuckel, and Tom Dahl.

Honorary bearers were Glen VanHavermaet, Al VanHavermaet, Matt Zinniel, John Blonigen, Randy Moening, Bert Hollermann, Shawn Hollermann, Ryan Hollermann, John Schuett, and Ron Stumpf.

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

and deaconess. She also belonged to Prairie Point Quilters for many years. Besides being a homemaker Blanche worked off and on doing office work, most recently at Hart Press in Long Prairie and Morrison County Public Health. Blanche especially liked feeding birds and watching sports. She most of all loved her family and making them quilts and birthday cakes.

Blanche is survived by sons, Ronald (Jeanne) of Merrill, IA, Daniel (Lynn) of Center City, MN, John (Sandee) of Cambridge, MN, Timothy of St. Paul, MN, and Charlie (Jill) of Swanville, MN; daughter, Cynthia “Cindy” (Dennis “Pete”) Kircher of Burtrum, MN; daughter-in-law, LaVern (LeRoy) Nelson of Rush City, MN; 18 grandchildren, Jodi (Mike) Van Leeuwen, Tami (Kyle) Mullenix, Brenda (Dennis) Valentyn, Toni (Josh) Kraska, Lisa (Curt) Riley, Tom (Heather), Keith, Nate (Kristine), & Shelly Kircher, Dean (Trina), Aaron, Jason, Jeffery (Mary), Nicole, Whitney, Benjamin, Abbey, & Grace Schultz; 18 great-grandchildren, Anna, Luke, Katelyn, Carter, Tyler, Michael, Jessica, Joshua, Isabelle, Jaemon, Jimmy, Patrick, Natalie, Julia, Daniel, Bradyn, Paige, & Ivan; brother, Russell Van Peursem of Orange City, IA; sister, Aimee Joyce Heusinkveld of Melbourne Beach, FL. Blanche was preceded in death by husband, Ivan Schultz in 2006; parents, John & Nellie (Brink) Van Peursem; son, Larry in 1988; grandchildren, Bradley and Stacie Schultz.

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P a u l Ripplinger, 76 year old resident of Holdingford, MN passed away Friday, September 23, 2011 at Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany, MN after a long battle with PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy).

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, September 30, 2011 at Church of All Saints on River Street formerly St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Holdingford with Father Mark Stang officiating. Burial will be held in the Parish Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 P.M. on Thursday and from 9:30-10:30 A.M. on Friday at the Church.

Parish Prayers will be prayed at 5 P.M. and Knights of Columbus Office of the Death will be at 7 P.M. on Thursday at the Church.

Paul was born on April 9, 1935 in Trail City, SD to the late Thomas and Mary (Meier) Ripplinger. He was united in marriage to Lucille Vos on May 25, 1957 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Holdingford, MN. Paul was a life long member of the Knights of Columbus and St. Mary’s Catholic Church in

Dorothy Solarz

D o r o t h y Solarz, 93 year old resident of Upsala, MN passed away Thursday, September 22, 2011 at Country Manor Nursing Home in Sartell, MN. Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, September 26, 2011 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Upsala, MN with Father Michael Kellogg officiating. Burial followed in the parish cemetery.

Dorothy was born May 5, 1918 to the late Joseph and Anna (Von Boken) Austing.

She attended school in St. Rosa, Minnesota.

Dorothy was united in marriage to Leo Solarz on February 24, 1936 at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Elmdale, MN. She worked alongside her husband on the family farm while raising their 9 children. Dorothy was known for her wonderful sweet rolls,

Holdingford, MN. He served on the Elmdale Township board for over 30 years and also the Upsala Creamery Board for many years.

Paul gave his time generously to the church where he was a trustee at St. Mary’s in Holdingford. He enjoyed playing cards and attending his children and grandchildren’s ball games. Paul was greatly loved and will be dearly missed.

Paul is survived by wife of 54 years Lucille (Vos) Ripplinger; sons, Keith (Teresa), Steven (JoAnn), Kevin (Sheila), Paul (Susie), Myron (Kristy), Matthew (Rhonda), Nathan (Laura); daughters, Gail (Arnold) Barthel, Lynn (Joey) Langner, Karen (Dan) Murphy, Joan (Pete) Boeckermann, Mary (Ken) Sowada, Martha (Bruce) Baggenstoss, and Carol (Kevin) Lampert; brothers, Leo and Jim Ripplinger; sisters, Alvina Mader, Elaine Gerads, Bernice (Ernie) Skwira, and Mary Kostrba; 76 grandchildren and 25 greatgrandchildren.

Paul is preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Mary Ripplinger; brothers and sisters, Michael, Helen, Alois, Julia Shabel, Frank, Barbara Schurman, Joe, Kathryn Kortenbusch; 3 infant grandchildren, Nicole, Emily, & Grace, and several brothers and sisters-in-law.

Funeral arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel.

pies, and donuts. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Upsala, quilted for missions, and was part of Christian Mothers for over 50 years. Dorothy was a wonderful card and scrabble player. She also enjoyed quilting, sewing and tending to her garden. Dorothy was greatly loved and will be dearly missed.

Dorothy is survived by her sons, Dale Solarz of Woodbine, MD, Kory (Ann) Solarz of St. Cloud, MN, Lloyd (LaVonne) Solarz of Hackensack, MN, Ken (Ruth) Solarz of Upsala, MN, David (Kimaree) Solarz of Upsala, MN, and Kevin Solarz of Upsala, MN; daughters, Kathleen (John) Conroy of Chantilly, VA, Darleen (Alan) Quade of Roseville, MN and Lynette (Tom) Ostendorf of Coon Rapids, MN; sister Beatrice (Sylverius) Rademacher of Meire Grove, MN; brother Albert (Mary Jane) Austing of St. Paul, MN; 25 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Anna; husband, Leo Solarz, grandchild, Lisa Solarz, greatgrandchild, Kendal Solarz/Reinhart.

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Lawrence H. Mueller, age 88 of Melrose, died Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at the Pine Villa Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m.

Saturday, October 1, 2011 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Ken Thielman officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the PattonSchad Funeral Home in Melrose. Parish prayers will be held at 5 p.m. followed by the Sts. Bernard & Elizabeth Council at 7 p.m.

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Lawrence H. Mueller was born April 26, 1923 in Melrose, Minnesota to Henry and Anna (Kettler) Mueller. On October 11, 1949 he married Mildred “Millie” Ramler at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany. The couple farmed north of Melrose for over 40 years until building their home in Melrose in 1983. Lawrence was affectionately known as the “engineer” on the farm. For many years after moving to Melrose, Lawrence continued to help on the farm by driving tractor. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in

Loretta A. Frieler

Loretta A. Frieler, age 88 of Melrose, died Sunday, September 25, 2011 at the Pine Villa Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

M a s s of Christian Burial was held We d n e s d a y, September 28 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Ken Thielman officiating.

Interment followed in the parish cemetery.

Loretta Ann Mueller was born April 26, 1923 in Melrose, Minnesota to Henry and Anna (Kettler) Mueller. On May 22, 1946 she married Edward Frieler at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Melrose. The couple farmed near Spring Hill for over 40 years until building their home in Melrose

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He also enjoyed visiting his son in Sonoma County, California to watch the grape farming practices and to sample the harvest.

Survivors include his wife, Millie Mueller of Melrose; children, Jerry Mueller of Eagan, Marv (Wanda) Mueller of Healdsburg, California, Bonnie (Rick) Funk of Sauk Rapids, Bob (Theresa) Mueller of Melrose, Duane Mueller of St. Cloud, Karen (John) Ellering of Falcon Heights, Lois Mueller of St. Cloud, and Jan (Kurt) Wolter of Ham Lake; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Agnes Hinnenkamp of Melrose, Della (Herb) Thelen of Melrose, Edward (Katherine “Kitty”) Mueller of Melrose, and Irene Shay of Albany.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents; twin sister, Loretta Frieler on September 25, 2011; sister, Mary Mueller; and brother, Joe Mueller.

Serving as casket bearers will be Nick Ellering, Jake Ellering, Ryan Funk, Richie Kucinski, Randy Hunt, and Amy Funk. Cross bearer will be Sarah Wolter and scripture bearer will be Chelsey Ellering.

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

in 1982. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose, Christian Mothers, Sts. Bernard & Elizabeth Council, Daughters of Isabella Joan of Arc Circle of Melrose, and a lifetime member of the Schanhaar-Otte VFW Post 7050 Auxiliary.

Loretta enjoyed golfing, playing cards, and while at Pine Villa, she enjoyed playing BINGO and saving her winnings for her great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Edward Frieler of Melrose; children, Jan (Harold) Goebel of Albany, Allen (Judy) Frieler of Sauk Rapids, Jim (Kathy Meehan) Frieler of Belgrade, and Cheryl (Lee) Person of Paynesville; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Agnes Hinnenkamp of Melrose, Lawrence (Millie) Mueller of Melrose, Della (Herb) Thelen of Melrose, Edward (Katherine “Kitty”) Mueller of Melrose, and Irene Shay of Albany.

Loretta was preceded in death by her parents; son, Harold Frieler; infant son, Alvin Frieler; brother and sister, Joe Mueller and Mary Mueller.

Serving as casket bearers were Steven Goebel, Shawn Frieler, Jarett Frieler, Angela Brown, Jason Person, and Stacy Herickhoff.

Cross bearer was Lisa Stangler and scripture bearer was Janet Arceneau.

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Katherine A. “Kitty” Latzka, 81, of Melrose died on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 after a fight with cancer.

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She lived a full life with many accomplishments, including sculptor, model, cosmetologist and wife. She enjoyed traveling, studying the art of cooking, music,

Ronald Weisbrich

R o n a l d Weisbrich, age 62, died Thursday, September 22, 2011 at St. Cloud Hospital, with his family by his side.

A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Faith Community Church in Burtrum.

A lunch will follow the Service at the Church with internment after the lunch.

Ron was born March 29, 1949 in Clara City, Minn. to Irene (Berens) and Clarence Weisbrich. He graduated from Swanville High School. Ron lived in several communities, Prior Lake, Swanville, Minneapolis, Plymouth, Monticello, and made Burtrum his final home.

Ron served in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. He was in

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The Community Notification will be held at the old city hall on the northeast corner of the intersection of Spruce Street E. and Woodman Street S. across from the Grey Eagle City Hall.

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Swanville High School would like to announce their 2011 Homecoming candidates. Front (from left) Molly Jordan, Courtney Sieben, Katlin Kruzel, Alexi Loven and Bethany Opatz; (back) Derek Pfeiffer, Riley Gutormson, Cody Novak, Keith Evans and Tyler Becker.

This years Homecoming Theme is “Freak the Streaks”.

Homecoming Coronation will take place in the Swanville High School Auditorium Sunday, October 2 at 7:00 p.m.

The fall coaches will speak, the candidates will participate in some entertaining relays, and the King and Queen will be crowned. Friday, October 7 the Homecoming game is against the Osakis

Silverstreaks at 7:00 p.m. in Swanville with the homecoming dance will follow.

Homecoming dress up days and events will be held for the students throughout the week: Monday, Duct Tape day; Tuesday, Career Day; Wednesday, Class Color Day and Homecoming Olympics; Thursday, Household Item Day; Friday, School Spirit Day.

Upsala September Athletes of the Month Football: Brock is a junior at Upsala High School and plays nose tackle on defense and runs the fullback position on offense.

Brock has received this honor because he can always be counted on to set a good example. Brock not only demonstrates positive manners and behaviors, Brock also reaches above and beyond to help his fellow teammates and classmates out. Brock is also the team’s extra point and field goal kicker. It was Brock’s kick from 32 yards out with 10 seconds remaining in the game vs New York Mills which resulted in the Patriots first win.

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Congrats to Brock as Upsala’s September Football Athlete of the Month.

Tennis: Megan Tschida is a senior at Upsala Area Schools.

She has been a very strong 1st doubles player for two years since her return to tennis. Last year she had the second most wins on the team and took third place in the section only, missing a trip to state by one match! This year with her partner Sara Roerick, she is also having a great year! They will be one of the top teams in the conference and also the section.

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Upsala Area Schools will be holding their parent/teacher conferences on Thursday, Oct. 6 and Monday, Oct. 10.

Elementary scheduled conferences will be held in their classroom Thursday, Oct. 6th from 3:30-8:05 p.m.; or Monday, Oct. 10th from 3:30-8:05 p.m.

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Real Men Sing! concert Oct. 8th If you would enjoy the thunderous sounds of Real Men Singing, you need to be at this concert!

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Alice Weibye named top women in Finance by Finance & Commerce Finance and Commerce would like to congratulate Alice Weibye, a Grey Eagle native, on receiving a Top Women in Finance award. The award honors outstanding efforts of women who are making notable contributions to their professions, their communities and society at large throughout Minnesota.

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My Boyfriend’s Back and There’s Gonna Be Trouble -By Saralee Perel

“Do you still have that red dress?” the husky voice said on my answering machine.

My husband Bob and I were having dinner.

I knew immediately it was James, the stirring charismatic philosophy instructor I was infatuated with 27 years ago.

“Who’s that?” Bob asked.

“I don’t know.” The lying begins.

James finally identified himself in his long seductive message. “Losing you was the biggest mistake of my life,” he went on to say. “I’m living in Seattle.

I want to see you.”

I kept eating like nothing was happening.

“Isn’t that the guy you were crazy about?” Bob said. “The teacher with the motorcycle?”

“Oh, is that him?” I couldn’t look up from forkfuls of Thai food.

What do you do when an old flame enters a marriage of 23 years? A marriage based on honesty. You lie about it and ignore it, of course. I didn’t return James’ call.

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Two days later he called again.

“How could I have let you go?” he murmured on the machine. “Please call me back.” Naturally I was eating this up.

After pacing for an hour I called.

I got his answering machine. I spoke slowly, deliberately and with confidence.

“Hi,” I said. “It’s James. I mean it’s . . . .” Then I forgot my name. I started my nervous habit of building up phlegm and began loud liquidy throat-clearing the way my dad did every morning in his Yiddish accent, “YECH-ACH, ECH, ECH.” I followed this with my hiccups that for some reason always sound like a question. “Sure I have (hic?) the red dress. I . . . was wearing it when you called.” I glanced in the mirror. My reflection looked like that painting called The Scream. “I have a . . . .” I went blank. “ . . . person – Bob. We (hic?) do stuff.” Then I hung up.

Later, we took a walk around our favorite pond. Bob was pensive. I knew he felt threatened and upset. I took his hand. He turned to me and sang, “James and Saralee sittin’ in a tree . . . ” “Very funny.” I whisked my hand away. “Aren’t you worried about this?”

I asked.

“Of course not.”

We walked further. “Do you ever wonder about the road not taken? Like, if you had married beautiful skinny blonde Jenni-with-an-i?”

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“You remember - the one you had pizza with on the lawn at the Tanglewood music theater where you and I have never been together?”

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He laughed. “I know who you mean.”

“What is THAT supposed to mean?

You still think about her, don’t you?

You look at my flabby belly and you say, ‘Boy, I bet Jenni doesn’t pack one of those walloping lollapaloozas,’ don’t you?”

He stopped walking and took my face in his hands. “Never,” he said.

That night I couldn’t sleep. Memories washed over me from so many years ago. Miserable times of self-doubt. I was too shy and overshadowed by James to be myself. I believe that the hallmark of a relationship is how you feel about yourself when you’re with the other person. With James, I always questioned

how I acted and how I looked.

I nudged Bob’s shoulder and he opened his eyes. I whispered, “Around you, I feel good about myself. I never think I act like a dork.”

Sleepily, he softly touched my cheek and whispered back, “Think again.”

I fell asleep thinking about the roads I didn’t take and the ones I did. So much in life is chance. And so much is our own doing. It was purely luck meeting Bob. But the choice of taking this road with him was mine.

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Local Municipality Minutes Grey Eagle Township September 12, 2011 Call to Order: Ron Frericks called the meeting to order at 8:05.

The pledge of allegiance was recited.

Members Present: Ron Frericks, Ray Bense, John Young, Jonelle Kirchner (Deputy clerk), Bev Eggerth. Mike Kutter and Mary Ann Primus were absent.

Agenda Approval: A preliminary agenda was presented. Ron asked if there were additions to the agenda. Ray Bense made motion to accept agenda as printed. John made the second. Motion carried.

Approval of Minutes: Copies of the August 1, 2011 minutes were provided for the board. Ray made motion to approve the minutes as presented. John made the second.

Minutes approved.

Zoning Report: Bev reported that she had posted a notice in the newspaper stating the sections and titles of the changes to the ordinance. If anyone would like a more information or copies to contact Bev. After the changes are complete they will appear on the county/ township website and a copy will be available at the library. There will be a charge for copies.

Town Clerk’s Report: Deputy Clerk presented the bills for August.

Claims list included 7 claims for a total of $10,680.66. Ray made motion to pay the claims. John made the second.

The work on roads done by Herdering, Inc. was discussed. Motion carried.

District 8 meeting of all townships on September 20, 2011 for all board members at Onamia.

Todd County Board of Adjustment sent notice of a public hearing, September 22, for a variance to remove existing cabin and construct a cabin at Big Birch Lake, Aspen Dr. The county not the township is responsible for issuing this permit.

Treasurer’s Report: Jonelle Kirchner presented the treasurer’s report as follows: Beginning Balance as of: $146,946.58; Checks Cleared:13, $8,520.31; Deposits including interest: $927.62; Balance as of August 31, 2011: $139,353.89; Outstanding Deposits: 0.00; Outstanding Checks: 0.00; Cash Available: $139,353.89; CD Balance: $41,534.96. John made the motion to accept treasurer’s report. Ray made the second. Motion carried.

Road and Bridge Report: John Young presented the road report.

The lake roads will be worked on especially Angular Trail. John suggested that the board and Herdering drive the roads again this fall because of all the rain this past summer which caused washing away of gravel and deep grooves. Ray noted that all work should be done before it freezes and Cozy Cove needs to be reviewed. The roads will be reviewed on Saturday, September 24 if Erv Herdering is available.

After checking with the township attorney John reported that the board could give permission to a property owner to plant shrubs and bushes on the township property near the boat landing. A maintenance agreement would need to be written and signed by the property owner and they would also need to agree to remove the shrubs at a future date if requested by the township. The clerk will contact the property owner to check if they are interested.

Public Comment: None.

Adjournment: Motion by Ray to adjourn the meeting. John made the second. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

These are unapproved minutes.

Jonelle Kirchner, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer

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Senior Dining Menus: October 3 - 7 Swanville September Student of the Month Swanville Jr/ keep smiling.”

THUR., OCT. 6: Chicken penne pasAlbany Sr High is proud Liza Hasse, math teacher and Stuta salad, beef vegetable soup, fruit, Jell-o MON., OCT. 3: Hot roast pork sand- poke cake. wich, whipped potatoes, gravy, squash, FRI., OCT. 7: Veggie sub, Navy apricots. bean soup, fruit, pudding.

TUE., OCT. 4: Salmon loaf, oven * Bread and skim milk served with each meal. fried potatoes, peas/cream sauce, oatAlbany: 320-845-4070 meal cake.

WED., OCT. 5: Shepherd’s pie, romaine salad, pumpkin pie.

THUR., OCT. 6: Roast turkey, MON., OCT. 3: Chow mein/rice, whipped potatoes, gravy, country trio fruit, sugar cookie. vegetables, Jell-o poke cake.

TUE., OCT. 4: Baked fish, potato FRI., OCT. 7: Breaded chicken, casserole, broccoli, lemon fluff. scalloped potatoes, coleslaw, pudding.

WED., OCT. 5: Roast beef mashed ~ The Lighter Side Menu ~ potatoes, gravy, squash, fruit cobbler.

MON., OCT. 3: Taco’s w/meat/ THUR., OCT. 6: Chili, applesauce cheese/lettuce/tomato/onion, Mexican gelatin, corn bread, ice cream. rice, apricots.

FRI., OCT. 7: BBQ ribs, boiled poTUE., OCT. 4: Sausage egg bake, tatoes, corn, fruit. fruit cup, muffin, oatmeal cake. * Bread and skim milk served with each meal.

WED., OCT. 5: Orange chicken rice Grey Eagle Dining Site: 320-285-4481 bowl w/chicken/Cantonese vegetables/ Upsala Dining Site: 320-573-4435 rice, fruit sauce, pumpkin pie.

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Swanville Jr. High Student of the Month Swanville Jr/ Sr High is proud to announce Matthew Laliberte as the 7-9th grade student of the month for September. Matthew is the son of Larry Laliberte.

Matthew enjoys building things and engineering tasks.

Matthew participated in track and the junior high play as a seventh grade student, and earned awards in both activities. His future plans include going to college. His advice to other students is “to do well in school and be the best you can be.”

Liza Hasse, math teacher commented on Matthew, I have had the privilege of working with Matthew for the past two years. He always has a smile on his face and a kind word to share. In the classroom he works hard and tries to do his best. He is always willing to help others accomplish a task at hand. I enjoy working with Matthew now and I

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Paul McKinley, Science teacher adds “I have the pleasure of being Matthew’s earth science teacher and was his life science teacher last year. Matt is a great student of the month recipient. He is always respectful, extremely helpful, and usually has thoughts to contribute to class discussions. He works very hard and has his work done on time. He is excited about science and hardly can wait to get to class. He is very sociable and easy going with his classmates. He has a warm and witty personality and is almost always smiling. He makes it easy to be his science teacher. I wish I had more students with his “go-getter attitude. He will be a student to watch as he enters high school next year. I expect great things from Matt as he faces new challenges in his future.”

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to announce Molly Jordan as the September Student of the Month for 1012th grades. Molly is the daughter of Chuck Jordan and Becky and Virgil Dragert.

Molly enjoys all sports, theatre, hanging out with friends and participating in school activities. She has participated in volleyball for six years, basketball and softball for five years. She also has been active in theatre and Student Council since seventh grade.

She was inducted into the National Honor Society as a junior. She has been involved with the Healthy Communities Collaborative for four years and an active band member for six years. Molly participates in her church youth group.

She was selected as Softball All Conference in 2011 and was awarded the Swanville Lady Bulldogs Softball Offensive Most Valuable Player for 2011.

Molly plans on attending a fouryear college and to eventually become a nurse practitioner. Her advice for fellow students is to “Always do your best and

dent Council Advisor states, “I have worked with Molly in various ways over the past six years: she has been a student in my classroom, she has been on the student council for six years, and she is now my teacher’s assistant. In every part of her life, Molly always strives to do her best and also encourages others to do their best as well. She has proven time and again to be a positive leader and her peers look up to her in many ways.

I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Molly over the years and I would like to wish her the best of luck in the future.

Molly will be successful in whatever career path she may choose.’

Tom Bzdok, Social Studies Instructor and Softball Coach writes “ Molly is a wonderful person to have in class. She sets high academic standards for herself and works hard to achieve them. She is a very mature young lady who never complains, or makes excuses when things do not go as planned. She always has a positive attitude, an eagerness to learn, and encourages her classmates in a positive manner. Molly is well liked by everyone regardless of age because she is kind and friendly towards everyone she meets.

Molly is the type of student who will make the right decisions in life, and is sure to put a smile on everyone’s face.”

51st Anniversary Upsala Book Fair Oct. 2-10 The 51st annual Upsala Elementary Book Fair kicks off Sunday, Oct. 2 from 1:30-3 p.m. with a Grand Opening including door prizes and a visit from Clifford.

Enter through the east elementary door in the circle parking area. Upsala’s book fair has achieved astounding success in recent years and now hosts a fair with well over $60,000 in product to sell. The fair will again be held in the Cora Eckstrom Media Center of Upsala Elementary School.

Upsala 6th Graders have set $5,000.00 as their goal with funds raised supporting the class field trip and the Upsala Elementary library.

Special events have been planned for this year’s fair. Lunch With A Loved One will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 4 during the elementary lunch and recess time.

Students can invite a loved one - grandparent, other relative or friend - to have lunch with them and visit the book fair.

Secondly, drawings for book fair gift certificates will take place during the Grand Opening, the two conference nights and

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during Lunch With A Loved One. Finally, a satellite fair will be hosted at the Upsala Center on Main Street on Thursday, Oct. 6 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

The Upsala Elementary Book Fair will be open Thursday, October 6 from 3-8 p.m. and Monday, October 10 from 3-8 p.m. Last day for in school sales is Monday, October 10 from 3-8 p.m. New this year is the addition of an online bookfair!

Access the fair homepage at http://www. upsala.k12.mn.us/ Click on the “To The Bookfair And Beyond” link on the left side of the page.

This Book Fair will include many adult titles and beautiful gift packages just right for Christmas and birthday giving.

Look for the cookbooks and the computer software, too. Tell your friends, family and neighbors to support the Upsala book fair - and this year they can do so online.

Remember there is no sales tax or shipping cost to pay when you purchase items at school! Support Upsala’s children with a great gift-Reading!

For more information and to volunteer to help with this huge event, call Wanda Erickson at school 320-573-2175 ext. 141 or at the Upsala Public Library.

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Hometown News • Thursday, September 29, 2011 • Page 11

6TH ANNUAL FARMERS MARKET SALE: At the Bowlus American Legion, Sat. Oct. 1: 9AM-4PM; Sun. Oct. 2: 11AM-4PM. ST. MARY’S OKTOBERFEST: Sunday, October 2, 2011. Indoor Mass 10:00 am, Lunch beginning at 11:00 am, Auction at 2:00 pm with activities all day for the whole family. Lunch menu includes hamburgers, brats, hotdogs, sausage, haluski, french fries, apply crisp. Auction items include: 100 gallons of gas, cedar chest, 20 ft. Autumn Blaze Maple tree, plus many more items. St. Mary’s Church, Upsala.

When the plumber arrived late, he asked, “How did you get along?”

“Fine,” answered the father. “While waiting for you to come, I taught my kids how to swim.”

In time of trouble, some criticize, while others create; some curse the circumstances, while others change the conditions; some imagine peril, while others inspire prosperity; some give up in fear, while others go on in faith.

Faith in God will turn your trials into triumphs. It makes the outlook great, the “inlook” good and the “uplook” glorious.

“Have faith in God,” and let Him do for you what you can’t do alone.

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UPSALA SALE: 107 Main St., Sept. WANTED TO BUY: Good slaughter 30, Oct. 1; 8 am. Furniture, fall decor. cows, big bulls, also lumpjaw, foundered, lame steers, etc. (Pay with green.)

ST. MARTIN FALL CITY-WIDE Henry Kasper, 320-547-9913. 10/20P GARAGE SALES: Sat., Oct. 1, 7 a.m.WANTED: Small table top card rack for 1:30 p.m. Watch for balloons. displaying greeting cards. Call 320-285GARAGE SALE: Oct. 6-8, antiques, 2289. furniture, household items, & much WANTED: Good 6’x12’ kennel; or a more; 220 Forest Ave., Albany. good 6’x8’ kennel. Call 320-836-2532.

GIVEAWAY: 7 month female Golden Retriever, nice dog to good home only! FOR SALE: Australian Shepherd pups, purebred, ready to go this week. Call Call 320-412-0261.

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MOM Annual Meeting & Elections

Mother of Mercy Campus of Care in Albany, held its annual meeting on September 20, 2011. Tom Vos (Avon) was seated as a newly appointed member of the Board of Directors. Roger Voit (Albany) was appointed to a new 3-year term.

Officers were re- elected at the meeting. Steve Blattner (Avon) was elected to serve as President, Bob Schwegler (Albany) as Vice-President, Paul Ampe (Burtrum) as Secretary-Treasurer, and John Hoefs as the Chief Executive Officer.

Additional board members not mentioned above include: Michael Naughton, OSB (Seven Dolors Church, Albany), Pat Brenny (Albany), Geri Rakotz-Lenneman (Albany), Mark Sauerer (Sartell), Tom Baumgartner (St. Paul), and Marilyn Bergmann (Grey Eagle). Directors serve 3 year terms with a 3 term maximum.

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FOR SALE: 1973 Volvo 4 dr. sedan, no rust, new fuel pump, very low miles, make an offer. Call 320-492-8032.

FOR SALE: Deer rifle, 7.63 Mosin Nagit, $150. Call 320-492-8032.

FOR SALE: 5 speed folding bicycle metro express, perfect for a motor home or trunk of car or ride to work, like new $90. Call 612-709-2344.

FOR SALE: Great Dane puppies, blk and boston, vet checked $600-650. Call 320-250-7741.

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FOR SALE: Brown leather jacket, zipout lining, size 38; antique wicker fernery. Call 320-547-2982.

FOR SALE: 8x10 overhead garage door. Call 320-285-2640.

FOR SALE: 2002 Sandpiper travel trailer, 27 ft. w/10 ft. slide; 21 ft. awning, w/hitch & sway bars. Call 320845-2889.

FOR SALE: Air compressor, $1,000 or B/O. Call 320-237-0240 for more info.

FOR SALE: Mixed firewood by the cord, $90, two years dried, mostly Oak, Maple and Basswood. Call 320-2852030.

FOR SALE: Maple and Oak firewood by the cord, dry, split on pallets. Call 320-746-2759.

9/29 FOR SALE: Firewood, cut, split, dry, also boiler wood, $100 cord. Call 320845-2043, leave message. tfn FOR SALE: 3x3x8’ square grass hay, 4’x5’ rounds, net wrapped, stored inside, also corn and wheat straw, delivery available. Call 320-761-0734. tfn FOR RENT: Trailer home in south Texas. Great winter getaway, completely furnished. Call 320-492-8032 10/6P HOUSE FOR SALE: In Melrose on golf course, 4BR, 1.5 BA, large lot, $134,500. Call 218-820-9998.

HOUSE FOR SALE: 220 Forest Ave., Albany, 3BR 1.5BA, built 1968-69, new listing. Call 320-356-7398.

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