Hometown News July 5, 2012

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Harvey Mackay Page 2Obituaries: Svihel, Overby, Lemke Page 4 Notes from the Capitol Page 8Local Municipality Minutes Page 9 Swanville City

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• Hometown News • Thursday, July 5, 2012

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JULY 5-7 • Melrose Riverfest at Melrose Sauk River Park. See ad on page 12.

JULY 6-8 • 50th Annual Swanville Midsummer Carnival. See ad on page 9.

JULY 11 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Monthly Membership Meeting at 10:30 a.m. at the center.

JULY 13-14 • Holdingford Daze.

JULY 14 • Grey Eagle High School All Class Reunion at the Hub Supper Club, Burtrum.

JULY 15 • 20th Annual Island Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. on Hammarsten’s Island, Big Birch Lake. • Sacred Heart Church of Flensburg Auction at 1:30 p.m.

JULY 18 • Freeport Community Center Chicken Fry from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Freeport Com-

munity Center.JULY 18-21; 23-24

• Sauk River Players Presents The Sound of Music at 7:30 p.m.; July 21 at 2 p.m. at the Melrose School Auditorium.

JULY 21-22 • Sacred Heart Parish Festival.

JULY 27-29 • GEM Fest, Grey Eagle.

JULY 28 • Grey Eagle United Methodist Church Annual BBQ Luncheon from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Craft & Bake Sale from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

ALBANY TOWNSHIP • Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall. • Planning Commission meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall.

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

BURTRUM CITY COUNCIL • Meets the first Monday of the month at

7 p.m.FREEPORT CITY COUNCIL

• Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Weekend WeatherSaturday Sunday

Partly cloudy. High: 83 Low: 61

Partly cloudy. High: 86 Low: 57

Temperatures Date High Low 6/27 86 63 6/28 83 61 6/29 82 58 6/30 85 58 7/1 91 64 7/2 95 70 7/3 92 70

Friday

Rain. High: 82 Low: 59

Okay, all you golfers-ever played a skins game? In simple terms: players during a round of golf wager on the best score for a single hole. If there’s a tie, the “pot” rolls over to the next hole. One result of a skins game can be to up

the ante on each hole. The backlash is tak-ing your eye off the long haul. In a skins game, you play for short-term stakes. As a result, strategy goes out the window.

Unfortunately, some people run their businesses that way.

They muddle along in a never-ending skins game. This doesn’t just happen in tiny companies. An insider at a famous blue-chip giant once quipped: “Our idea of long-term planning here is deciding what we’ll do after lunch.”

Anyone who has participated in a skins game on a golf course knows the painstaking attention paid to the line

of every putt. It’s a lot like what Pe-ter Drucker describes as “the last of the deadly sins” of business, which he de-fines as “feeding problems and starving opportunities.”

Peter Drucker has long been consid-ered the definitive authority on business planning. His principles are still widely used decades after his revolutionary writ-ing on the concept of “Management by Objectives.” Drucker sorted out a baf-fling world.

Planning boils down to two funda-mental processes: goals and objectives. It is important to distinguish between the two. Goals are considered the purely quantitative and mostly financial targets. Objectives are more qualitative and elu-sive.

Make your goals, and you stay in business. Advance your objectives and you build a business worth having. The distinction between goals and objectives is hardly pure. Often objectives have quantitative measures attached to them as well. But they are rarely just numerical yardsticks.

At the age of 85, Drucker wrote Man-aging in a Time of Great Change. A key premise: “Uncertainty - in the economy, society, politics - has become so great as to render futile, if not counterproductive, the kind of planning most companies still practice: forecasting based on probabili-ties.”

Translation: Things no longer rest on a predictable base. How would I describe this sort of uncertainty? We live in a world where: “Computers make very fast, very accurate mistakes.” And, “Artificial intel-ligence usually beats real stupidity.”

Companies spend days, if not weeks, agonizing over their mission statement and business plan. How much precious, misspent time goes into the process? Get

the business model right. Then acces-sorize it with the details. You may not need more than a few action plans fo-cused on very restricted areas.

In real estate, it’s location, location, location. In management, it’s preparation, preparation, preparation. But, be very, very careful. It’s not the sheer magnitude of the preparation that matters. It’s the relevance of what you do. Is it clear? Will it change behavior? Does it sizzle?

Business can take some lessons on preparation from world class athletes. For a recent seminar on goals and planning, I invited Peter Vidmar to be my guest. Peter is the highest scoring American gymnast in Olympic history and was the star of the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. He captained the USA men’s gymnastics team to its first ever Olympic gold. He is now chairman of the board of USA Gymnastics and a broadcast com-mentator.

Peter understands goal-setting in a very tangible way. Preparing for the Olympics is a life quest for these athletes.

Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

Making your goals means making a plan -By Harvey Mackay

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He offered this advice: “Goals have to be realistic. I really take issue with any of those people who say you can be any-thing you want to be because that’s really not true. I’m 5’ 5” and 130 pounds. There is no way I’m going to end up in the NFL. I think goals need to be measured and clearly defined. They also need to be time sensitive. You should give yourself deadlines.

“I think a goal should answer some questions,” he continued. “In other words, be specific. It should answer ‘what’ - what is it that you want to accomplish? It should answer ‘why’ - why is it important to you? It should answer ‘when’ - when are you going to get this done by? It should certainly answer ‘how’ - how are you going to do it? Make sure your goals

Harvey Mackay continued from page 2are meaningful for you.”

And finally, Peter said: “When you work with a team, and when this goal is going to take a team effort, you’ve got to figure out a way to get each member of the team to take ownership of the goal themselves.”

Mackay’s Moral: You’ll never reach your goal if you don’t have one.

Reprinted with permission from na-tionally 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,” and the new book “The Mackay MBA of Selling in the Real World.”

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Bruce and Rachael Dobmeier of St. Rosa are proud to announce the birth of their son, Westley Bradley Dobmeier, born June 21, 2012 at 11:25 a.m. at St. Michael’s Hospital, Sauk Centre.

Westley weighed 9 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 21 inches in length.

Grandparents are Jerry and Joyce Dobmeier of Freeport, and Melvin and Jeanette Kalthoff of Spring Hill. Great grandparents are Clem Jonas of St. Anna, Marie Kampsen of New Munich, and Leander and Christine Kalthoff of Roscoe.

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Carrie and Chad Altendahl of Albany are proud to announce the birth of their son born June 26, 2012 at the Albany Area Hospital & Medical Center.

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Obituaries

James “Jim” Raymond LemkeF u n e r a l

s e r v i c e s celebrating the life of James “Jim” Raymond Lemke, age 65 of Avon will be 11AM, Friday July 6th, 2012 at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Farming. Pastor Frederick Kutter will officiate and burial

will take place in the church cemetery following the service. Jim died suddenly and unexpectedly Sunday afternoon at his home in Avon. There will be a visitation from 4-8 PM, Thursday, July 5th, 2012 at the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home in Albany and again from 10 AM until the time of the service Friday morning at the church. Arrangements are being made with the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home of Albany.

Jim was born May 9th 1947 in Avon to John and Hildegard (Arceneau) Lemke. He lived his entire life in Avon. Jim served in the Army until 1968 and

shortly after married Carolyn Pender in Chisholm, MN. He worked his entire life as a farmer and most recently worked at Wesbeck Trucking. Jim had a passion for the outdoors where he spent a lot of his time hunting and fishing. He was also an avid Minnesota sports fan with a great deal of love of the Twins and Vikings. Most of all, Jim loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. He was also a member of the Avon Legion and Immanuel Lutheran Church of Farming.

Jim is survived by his ex-wife Carolyn Lemke, Avon; Tammy (Craig) Sexton, Rice; Angie (Randy) Petermeier, Rice; his grandchildren Ryan and Olivia Osterman, Kyle Petermeier, and Cailee and Burke Sexton; and his siblings Carl (Marianne) Lemke, Albany; Kevin (Marlene) Lemke, Avon; Luella (Kenny) Lehner, Winsted; Betty (David) Klug; Carol (Lloyd) Brix, Cuyuna; Stella Bredeck, St. Cloud; Susie (Jerry) Funk, Grey Eagle; Annie (Joe) Funk, Albany.

He is preceded in death by his parents John and Hildegard Lemke, his brother David Lemke, and his infant brother Eugene Lemke.

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Marvel I. OverbyA Memorial

Gathering will be held for Marvel I. Overby (Decker), 89, of Albany, on Thursday July 5, from 6:00-8:00 PM, at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud. Marvel died on June 29, 2012 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in

Sauk Rapids. Burial will be at a later date in Lakeside Cemetery in Fairmont, MN.

Marvel was born April 8, 1923, in Rutland Township/Martin County MN to Hallie & Maude (Mason) Bullard. She attended Granada, MN, schools and graduated from Granada High School in 1940. Marvel married Gordon W. Decker on November 23, 1942, in Miami, FL. where they lived until his discharge from the U.S. Army. They moved to Minneapolis, MN and she lived there until September, 1986. Marvel spent

several years in Deerwood, MN and moved to Albany, MN in 1996. Marvel held several jobs during her working life but ended her career working for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Inspection area in Minneapolis beginning as a general clerk in data entry and ending as an office manager responsible for computer entry and inspection information reports. Marvel was an expert seamstress and she enjoyed beading, canning, cooking, crocheting, fishing, gardening, reading, and quilting. She loved to travel and enjoyed many winters in Apache Junction, AZ.

Marvel is survived by daughter Beverly Decker (Emil) Radaich of St. Cloud; grandsons Joe and Tim (Molly Kuebelbeck); great-grandchildren Taylor, Keira, Reegan, Finn; brothers Donald Bullard, Robert Bullard; sisters Lucille Gorgen, Doris Collins; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands Gordon Decker, Donald DePew, Raymond Overby, and sister Vivian Intelkofer.

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Margaret G. SvihelMass of

Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Avon for Margaret G. Svihel, age 81, of St. Cloud and formerly of Avon, who passed away

on July 2, 2012 at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Augusta. Reverend Blane Wasnie, OSB will officiate. Entombment will take place in the parish cemetery.

Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday at the Daniel Funeral Home in ST. CLOUD and one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the church in Avon. Parish prayers will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home in ST. CLOUD.

Margaret was born on June 7, 1931 in Farming, Minnesota to William and Rose (Klemmer) Brinkman. She married Joseph G. Svihel on June 23, 1953 in St.

Cloud. Margaret was a devoted mother and wife, raising six children while supporting her husband with the operation of Granite Electronics. She was a member of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church and the Daughters of Isabella.

Margaret liked flower gardening, baking pies, bowling, antiquing and going to auctions. She loved family reunions and bringing her famous barbequed ribs. Margaret also enjoyed working at the church bazaar with her husband. She especially treasured the time spent with her family and husband at their lake home in Avon.

Margaret is survived by her children, Valerie (Lancelot) Honer of Cold Spring, Gail (Phillip) Kotoski of Hudson, WI, Jeanie (Edward) Olson of St. Cloud, Randall Svihel of St. Cloud, James (Michelle) Svihel of Duluth, Kristy Svihel of Plymouth; grandchildren, Andrew, Charles, Kevin, Annamarie, Edward, Elizabeth, Daniel, Heidi, Anthony, Thomas, Julie, Theodore, Mitchell; great-grandchildren, Angelo, Adrian, Miguel, Leah, Lexie, and Sophia on the way; sisters and brothers, Valeria, Cleo (Orville) Schlagheck, Sally (Max) Gilbert, Alfonse (Gloria), Orville (Judie), Gilbert (Carol), William (Carol); sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Svihel; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; infant son, Joey; and husband, Joe in 2005; and sister, Ursula.

Margaret will be greatly missed as a Mother, Grandmother, Sister and friend.

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Gregg Raisanen, dean of academic affairs at Alexandria Technical & Com-munity College recognizes individual students named to the Dean’s List for achieving a GPA of 3.5 or higher spring semester 2012 for academic excellence during spring 2012.

LeAnne Tamm of Albany is en-rolled in the Communication Art & De-sign program.

Ashley Altendahl of Freeport is en-rolled in the Nursing program.

Anthony Pohlmann of Freeport is enrolled in the Mechanical Drafting, De-sign, Engineering program.

Matthew Rademacher of Freeport is enrolled in the Mechatronics program.

Isaac Hoffman of Grey Eagle is enrolled in the Welding Technology pro-gram.

Kacey Johnson of Long Prairie is enrolled in the Human Services Practi-tioner.

Danielle Klinkhammer of Long Prairie is enrolled in the Nursing pro-gram.

Joseph Spieker of Long Prairie is enrolled in the Administrative Assistant program.

Kelly Weber of Long Prairie is en-rolled in the Accounting program.

Hope Zabroski of Long Prairie is enrolled in the Administrative Office Management program at Alexandria Technical & Community College.

Julie Zylka of Long Prairie is en-rolled in the Medical Administrative Specialist & Medical Coding program.

Thomas Hens of Melrose is en-rolled in the Computer & Voice Net-working program.

Eric Kerfeld of Melrose is enrolled in the Diesel Mechanics program.

Amanda Klassen of Melrose is enrolled in the Liberal Arts & Sciences program.

Taylor Salzl of Melrose is enrolled in the Marine & Small Engine Mechanic program.

Pulse on PeopleAaron Wiechmann of Melrose is

enrolled in the Diesel Mechanics pro-gram.

Mitchell Worms of Melrose is en-rolled in the Accounting & Finance & Credit Management program.

Amber Winkels of St. Martin is en-rolled in the Communication Art & De-sign program.

Luther CollegeKevin Kraus, Luther College vice

president for academic affairs and dean of the college, has announced that Joel Bruns, Luther College Junior of Avon, was named to the 2012 spring semester Dean’s List.

To be named to the dean’s list, a stu-dent must earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale and must complete at least 12 credit hours with 10 hours of conventional grades (A, B, C, D).

Luther is a selective four-year col-lege located in northeast Iowa. The col-lege has an enrollment of 2,500 students and offers a liberal arts education lead-ing to the bachelor of arts degree in 60 majors and pre-professional programs.

Marquette UniversityTyler Stone of Avon, MN has grad-

uated from Marquette University in Mil-waukee, Wis. Stone earned a Bachelor of Arts in German. Stone was one of nearly 2,000 undergraduate and gradu-ate students who received their diplomas May 20, 2012 at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.

Northwestern CollegeThe following students were named

to the spring semester dean’s list at Northwestern College in St. Paul. The dean’s list includes full-time students with a grade point average (GPA) dur-ing the semester of 3.65 (out of 4.0) or higher.

Marie Abeler, daughter of William & Lisa Abeler of Upsala. Marie is pursu-ing a degree in Biology at Northwestern.

Erin Kleinjan, daughter of Jodi Kleinjan of Avon. Erin is pursuing a de-gree in Graphic Design at Northwestern.

Josette Elieff, daughter of Dan Elieff of Grey Eagle. Josette is pursu-ing a degree in Electronic Media Com-munication and Early Adult Ministry at Northwestern.

Northwestern College in St. Paul announces the following local students graduated on Saturday, May 12, 2012 during ceremonies held in Maranatha Hall on Northwestern’s St. Paul campus:

Marie Abeler, daughter of William & Lisa Abeler of Upsala, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Abeler is a 2008 graduate of Upsala Area High School.

Monte Abeler, son of William & Lisa Abeler of Upsala, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. Abel-

er is a 2007 graduate of Upsala Area High School.

St. Cloud Technical CollegeAmber Bense of Grey Eagle was

recognized for academic achievement and being named to the Spring 2012 Dean’s List at St. Cloud Technical Col-lege.

St. Olaf CollegeBrittany Waletzko of Albany, grad-

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A spaghetti dinner fund-raiser was held on May 5, 2012 at the American Legion in Long Prairie for Benjamin Poegel, son of Joe Poegel and Carol Kenyon of Swanville. Benjamin was born on March 30, 2012 with a heart defect. He has undergone several surgeries to correct the problem. The fund-raiser raised $4,023 which included $500 in supplemental dollars from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Pictured are Thrivent Financial Associate Carlyle Olsen and Benjamin’s grandmother Laurie Poegel.

On April 27, 2012, there was a spaghetti dinner and silent auction benefit held for Scott Luing at the Little Falls Ballroom. Scott has been battling cancerous Lymphoma. His treatments have been going well, but he is not expected be able to go back to work for at least a year. The benefit raised over $10,000 which includes $1000 in supplemental funds from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Pictured from the left are Thrivent Financial Associate Carlyle Olsen, Scott, and Scott’s wife Lisa Luing.

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UCare knows that Medicare can be confusing, so we have designed our free seminars with you and your questions in mind on Thursday, July 12, at 5:00 p.m. at Carnegie Library, 108 3rd St. NE, Little Falls. We’ll break down the infor-mation and provide you with the facts, so you can make informed healthcare decisions that are right for you.

Please note, these are not prod-uct presentations! We will not discuss

Ready to explore Medicare? Do I have to take Medicare if I plan to work past 65? Do I need health coverage in addition to Medicare?

UCare health plan options during this meeting. However, UCare for Seniors plan materials will be available follow-ing the meeting.

Let us know you’re coming. Be-cause seating is limited, your RSVP is required. Please reply online at www.ucare.org/registration or call toll-free to register or for more information: 1-877-523-1518.

UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan Thursday, July 12, at 2:00 p.m. at Carnegie Library, 108 3rd St. NE, Little Falls. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans.

UCare for Seniors has more than 88,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 toll free. Sharon Notch, Local North/Central MN Representative will be presenting.

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UCare will hold information meetings about UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan, meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public

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Linda Harren recently retired from Holdingford Public Schools in which she taught for more than 20 years. Linda and her husband Rod-ney have lived in the Holdingford area for 40 years. When asked why she choose to

serve on Helping Hands’ Board she said, “Now that I am retired I would like to devote more time as a volunteer and this looked like a wonderful opportunity to get involved within the community. “

Helping Hands Outreach welcomes new board members

Patrick Van-drovec was the P r i n c i p a l f o r Holdingford High School (7th-12th grade) for the last 16 years. Patrick has been a long standing member of several commu-nity groups, such as the Holding-ford Area Catholic

Community and the Lions Club. He was asked by another community member to serve on the Helping Hands Board and replied by saying, “I have supported the need for this organization for a long time.”

Conservation Corner UpdateBy Rhonda R. Friese

Bears, bears, bears... we’ve got them! Todd County’s bear population has been steadily increasing. Unseason-ably warm weather rousted them early, before natural food sources could pro-vide for them. Hungry bears have been searching back yards throughout the state, and Todd County is no excep-tion. There have been nuisance bear complaints in Moran, Turtle Creek, and Grey Eagle Townships, so far. Bears have been sited throughout the county. We suggest people remove sources of temptation to encourage nuisance bears to move on and prevent other bears from coming around.

On average, bears will move on within 10-14 days after food sources have been removed. They have a phe-nomenal sense of smell and “follow their nose” to locate goodies. “Button-ing up” around your yard will also re-duce chances of other unwelcome guests (skunks, raccoons, opossums) moving in. With the strong bear population we have, I would suggest all Todd County residents follow these guidelines, even if they haven’t had problems... yet.

If you have a nuisance problem, contact your local Conservation Officer for assistance. Normal protocol is for people to remove source(s) of tempta-tion and wait 10-14 days to see if the bear(s) will move on. Usually they do. You have a right to protect yourself and your property. If a bear is causing im-mediate danger or significant property damage (not just bird feeders and gar-

Albany LibraryCommunity Concert Series: Tues-

days, 7-8 p.m. Families and individuals of all ages are invited at Our Savior’s Lu-theran Church, 840 Lake Ave., Albany. Concerts will take place on The schedule is: July 10: Pint Size Polka; July 17: Fid-dle ‘n’ Guitar; July 24: Albany Commu-nity Band; July 31: Banjo Dancers; Aug. 14: Dancing Light.

Summer Storyhour: Thursday, July 12, from 2-2:45 p.m. for preschoolers. En-joy fun crafts and stories. The attendance limit is 20 and preregistration is required.

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The MN DNR website has helpful information about living with wildlife: www.dnr.state.mn.us. There is informa-tion helpful to beekeepers, which would help gardeners as well.


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Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson

It appears there will be a special legisla-tive session to deal with infra-structure dam-age caused by heavy rains in parts of the state. Both the north-east and south-east portions of Minnesota were hit by weather

systems that stalled and dumped copi-ous amounts of rain in a short period of time. Areas around Duluth, for example, received upwards of nine inches in a 24-hour period. Damage estimates to public property range over $100 million. No word yet as to when the governor will call us back into special session.

It’s amazing how quickly moisture can be used up by growing crops. When those last storm systems moved through the area two weeks ago, the soil profile was nearly full of moisture. Now, after days on end of hot temps and rapidly growing crops, most areas are in need of rain once again. The small grains have been pushed to maturity too quickly, while the corn in many areas is just be-ginning to tassel. That’s when the corn plants really need moisture and moder-ate temperatures. The forecast for this week doesn’t call for those conditions, as we are in line for several more days in the 90’s with high humidity.

Several new laws took effect on July 1, among which is a statute that doubles the fines for not cleaning boats and trail-ers when leaving lakes in Minnesota. Drain plugs must be removed from any boat being transported, even if it’s being moved from storage. Fines can range up to $500 for boat violations, and $100 for having weeds attached to a trailer. The biggest concern is trying to slow down the spread of zebra mussels, which are already in several of Minnesota’s most popular lakes. With all the lakes and public boat launch areas we have in Minnesota, it’s a logistical nightmare trying to ensure that all boats and trail-ers are free of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) when either leaving or entering a lake. It’s hoped that other methods of control can be adopted as science learns more about these pests, such as the con-trol methods used on the sea lamprey, which was once thought to be a serious problem in Lake Superior.

I’d like to add my congratulations to Dr. Bill Hartmann, who was recently presented with an Outstanding Service Award by the College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Hartmann, who serves as the Minnesota state veterinarian, played a key role in the state’s handling of the recent outbreak of TB in cattle herds in northwestern Minnesota. That outbreak has now been controlled and the state has been re-certified as being TB-free.

While on the subject of veterinary medicine, a study released by the Uni-versity of Minnesota Extension and the

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Department of Applied Economics has found the impact of the veterinary medi-cine industry on the state’s economy is about $1.5 billion. According to the report, private vet practices and clinics throughout the state account for most of the veterinary workforce as they employ nearly 8,000 workers, including 1,800 veterinarians. Only ten of Minnesota’s 87 counties do not have a private veteri-nary practice.

As one who formerly raised cattle, I realize the important role these folks play in Minnesota’s livestock industry. When I first came back home to farm, our vet was Doc Wilson of Starbuck, who was one of the finest people I’ve ever met. Veterinarians are on-call 24-7, and are there when we need them. Thanks to all those who work with animals, whether they’re pets or commercial livestock.

Rep. Anderson can be contacted by email at [email protected] or by phone at 651-296-4317. To receive

email updates sign-up on his webpage at www.house.mn/13a.

Everyone seems to love Charlie Brown, the hero of the comic strip Pea-nuts. One day he and Lucy were stroll-ing along when she stopped and picked up a daisy and began to pluck the petals one by one, saying, “He loves me, he loves me not. He loves me, he loves me not.” Plucking the last petal she said, “He loves me! Charlie Brown, you love me!”

“Well,” he said, “I could have told you that.”

Sadly she asked, “But why didn’t you?”

We often neglect to tell those whom we love that we do indeed love them - that they are important to us, that we care for them deeply and that they mean as much to us as life itself. It is impor-tant that we speak and share our love with others. And if the love of God is in our hearts, then the love of God will be seen in our lives.

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Local Municipality MinutesAJ Johnson to approve the trea-surer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Gene Harthan, representing Swanville Public School, was present to ask if the softball field and the newly purchased land adjacent to the field could be an-nexed into the city. After discus-sion, AJ Johnson made a motion to start the process to annex the land into the City of Swanville. Tim Grittner seconded the mo-tion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. The Mayor will get in contact with the City At-torney to see what steps will have to be done.

Becky Galligan was present to see if the city would be inter-ested in selling lot 30 on Forest Hill Lane to her brother so he could build a road to the adjoin-ing land. After discussion and

Swanville CityJune 5, 2012

Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Senior Center on Tuesday, June 5, 2012. The meeting was called to order at 7:30p.m.with the following mem-bers present: Sandy Peterson, AJ Johnson, and Tim Grittner. Ab-sent: Jim Molitor, Jim Piekarski. Also present: Becky Galligan, Bryan Allen, Gene Harthan and Brian Zapzalka.

Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held May 8, 2012 were read. AJ Johnson made a motion to accept the min-utes as read. Tim Grittner sec-onded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The treasures report was given. A motion was made by Tim Grittner and seconded by

questions were answered, it was decided to a write letter to land owners on Forest Hill Lane to get their input before selling this lot. There was discussion also, if the land should be annexed into the city. This issue will be on next month’s agenda.

Bryan Allen, from Red’s Irish Pub, was present to ask per-mission to have an outside band for the Loven benefit on June 16. The music would be under one of the tents and last from 9:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Tim Grittner made a motion to allow Red’s to have an outside band for the benefit. AJ Johnson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Rotomolding would like to put up two 4’x8’ signs on the business property. Swanville P & Z stated the signs must be within the states code because the land is next to a state highway. Tim Grittner made a motion to give

Rotomolding permission to put up the sign as long as it is within the states conditions. AJ Johnson seconded the motion. All mem-bers voted in favor, motion car-ried.

Swanville Lions are asking for a 3 day 3/2 license for the Swanville Carnival, July 6, 7 & 8. Tim Grittner made a motion to give the 3/2 license to the Lions. AJ Johnson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, mo-tion carried.

Donation resolution # 12-0605A was received from an anonymous donor in the amount of $5650.00 to be used for shelves in the library. AJ John-son made a motion to accept the donation. Tim Grittner seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Bids for the repair of the water tower were looked at. Tim Grittner made a motion to accept the bid from Central Tank Coat-ing in the amount of $9,700.00. AJ Johnson seconded the motion.

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Jeffery B. Barth of Edward Jones recently won the firm’s coveted Zeke McIntyre Pioneer Award, which recognizes new financial advisors who achieve high levels of success early in their careers with the financial services firm. Barth was one of only 267 of the firm’s more than 12,000 financial advisors to re-ceive the award.

Barth received the award at the Edward Jones Re-gion 182 regional meeting in Nisswa, MN.

Jim Weddle, the firm’s managing partner, said the award is a strong indicator of a financial advisor’s fu-ture success.

“We recruit and hire our financial advisors from among the best, so we expect them to do well,” Weddle said. “But to achieve such success early in his career with Edward Jones is outstanding, and I commend Jeff for his performance and dedication.”

The award is named after Edward Jones legend Zeke McIntyre, who opened the firm’s first branch of-fice in 1957 in Mexico, MO.

Edward Jones Financial Advisor wins award for Outstanding Performance

Word Search Answers from June 28

All members voted in favor, mo-tion carried. Alarms for the tower will not be installed, but the switches will be replaced.

The Mayor stated that at the last Swanville Lions Meeting the park building was dedicated to Ray Loven who is the longest Lions Member to date.

The park building is in need of two new doors. It was decided to have Mike Piekarski Construc-tion replace these doors in the amount of $1653.76. The doors will be replaced soon.

It was noted that there has been people taking black dirt from the city’s compost pile and using it outside the city limits. It was decided to have a sign made and put up by the compost fence stating the black dirt needs to be used within the city limits only.

Donation resolution # 12-0605B was received from the Swanville Women’s Civic Club in the amount of $100.00 to be used for flowers. AJ Johnson made a motion to accept the do-

nation. Tim Grittner seconded the motion. All members voted in fa-vor, motion carried.

Mark Hallen, city engi-neer, stated that the he should be hearing from the PFA in August sometime about the Rhoda Av-enue water project.

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 mo-tion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The next monthly meeting will be held July 3, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.

There being no further busi-ness, a motion was made by Tim Grittner and seconded by AJ Johnson to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 9:15 p.m.

Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer


JOIN US IN WORSHIPGrace Alive! Evangelical Free Church of America

AlbanyPastor Joe Williquette

209 Co Rd 156 (Rocky Ridge Outlet) • 320-845-7676Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Nursery provided.

Immanuel Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) Albany

Reverend Fred Kutter23845 Co. Rd 40 • 320-845-2620

Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School & Bible Study 10:35 a.m.Our Saviors Lutheran Church-ELCA

AlbanyPastor Bradley Pearson

840 Lake Ave • 320-845-2405Sunday Worship 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 9:15 a.m. Education Hour.

Seven Dolors Catholic Church, AlbanyFather Michael Naughton, OSB

151 2nd St S • 320-845-2705Mon.-Wed. Mass 7:30 a.m. Wed. 9 a.m. HFS. Fri. 7:30 a.m. Sat. 7:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. Sun. 10:30 a.m.

Avon Community ChurchPastor Chuck Pelkey

204 Avon Ave. N • 320-356-9001Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, Avon320-356-7121

Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 8:00 & 10:30 a.m.Brighter Days Family Church, Burtrum

Pastor Anna Payne320-285-7262

Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Midweek Service, Wednesday, 7 p.m.Faith Community Church, Burtrum

Pastor Allen Travaille320-285-3390 • 320-763-4671

Sunday Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Bi-weekly Bible Study.

St. Edward’s Catholic Church, ElmdaleFather Michael A. Kellogg

8550 Hwy 238 • 320-573-2975Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass 10:00 a.m.

St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church, BowlusFather Michael A. Kellogg

104 Main St. • 320-584-5313Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 7:30 p.m. Saturday Mass 8:00 p.m.

Community Country Church, Holdingford Chaplain Rev. Gregg Valentine

42457 171st Ave. • 320-746-0005Sunday School & Adult Bible Study 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. (nursery available). Wednesday AWANA & Youth Group at 6:30 p.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Freeport Father Roger Klassen

106 3rd Ave NE • 320-836-2143Sunday Mass 9:15 a.m. Weekday Mass: Wed. & Fri. 8:15 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 8:00 a.m. or by appt.

Tri-City Christian Center, Freeport Pastor Bob Bernard

338 W Main St • 320-836-2542 Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Sunday evening Worship 7 p.m. (2nd & 4th Sunday). Wednesday Family Night: nursery, graded classes, teen Bible study and Marriage & Family class.St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Grey Eagle

Pastor Ron Tibbetts • Missouri Synod219 Cedar St • 320-285-2902

Sunday Service 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Communion 1 & 3 Sunday.

St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Grey EagleFather Ron Dockendorf

MN & Bovee Sts • 320-285-2545Saturday Service 4:30 p.m. Sunday Service 9:00 a.m.

United Methodist Church, Grey EaglePastor Gary Taylor

30422 Co Rd 2 • 320-285-8013Sunday Worship & Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

St. Hedwig’s Catholic Church, HoldingfordFather Mark Stang

320-746-2231Apr. 1-Sept. 30: Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church, HoldingfordFather Mark Stang

311 River Street • 320-746-2231Weekday Mass: Tues. 7 p.m., Wed. 8 a.m., Thurs. 8 a.m. Fri. 8 a.m. Oct. 1-Apr. 1: Sunday Mass at 8 a.m.

St. Mary's Catholic Church, MelroseFather Marvin Enneking

211 5th Ave SE • 320-256-4207Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Monday 7:30 a.m. communion service. Tuesday 5:30 p.m. Mass. Wednesday & Thursday 7:30 a.m. Friday All School Mass 8:30 a.m. www.stmarysofmelrose.com

St. Paul's Lutheran Church, MelrosePastor Kevin Mann

207 E 5th St N • 320-256-3847Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m.

Immaculate Conception Church, New MunichFather Roger Klassen

106 3rd Ave NE • 320-836-2143Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. Weekday Mass: Tues. & Thurs. 8:15 a.m. Sacrement of Reconciliation 8:00 a.m. or by appt.

Immaculate Conception Church, St. AnnaFather Mark Stang

Co Rd 9 • 320-356-7313Sat. 8:00 p.m.

St. Anthony Catholic ChurchFather Michael Naughton, OSB

24328 Trobec Street • 320-845-2416Thurs. Mass 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m.

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic ChurchFather Michael A. Kellogg

44055 State Hwy 238 • 320-573-2975Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 3:30 p.m. Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, St. RosaFather Roger Klassen

28905 Co Rd 17 • 320-836-2537Saturday Mass 8:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 9 a.m. Weekday Mass: Mon. - Thurs. 8:00 a.m.; Fri. 8:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 15 min. before weekday Mass or by appt.

St. John’s Catholic Church, SwanvilleFather Mark Willenbring

Associate Father Ron Dockendorf22nd 1st St • 320-547-2920

Saturday Service 7:30 p.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (LCMS), Swanville

Pastor John O. Grein505 Berkey Ave • 320-547-2928

Sunday Service 9:00 a.m. Sunday School & Bible Class 10:15 a.m.Swanville Bible Church

Pastor Dave Packo301 Berkey Ave • 320-547-2916

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.Community Covenant Church, Upsala

Pastor Craig JohnsonNathan Hillman, Director of Youth & Family

MinistriesMain Street • 320-573-2672

Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Gethsemane Lutheran Church ELCA, Upsala

Pastor Trish Jorgenson418 S Main St • 320-573-2001

Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.; Holy Communion every Sunday. Fellowship following worship.

Mt. Olive Evangelical Lutheran Church, UpsalaPastor Fred Kutter

201 Johnson St • 320-573-2630Sunday Service 8:00 a.m.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church, UpsalaFather Michael. A. Kellogg

402 Main Street • 320-573-2975Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday 7:30 a.m. Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m.

Word of Life Free Lutheran Church, UpsalaPastor Jon Benson

3328 1st Ave W • 320-573-4450Wednesday Kid’s Club, Youth Group & Adult Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

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June 30, 2012: Just before mid-night, two houses were shot with paint ball guns along County 104, just south of County 13. One of the owners of the home stated the shots came from a pass-ing vehicle. If anyone has any informa-tion on this incident they are asked to call the Todd County Sheriff’s Office.

Todd County Sheriff’s Dept800-794-5733 • 320-732-2157


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WANTED TO BUYStanding Timber: All Species

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Baum’s Custom Logging & Firewood Sales Office: 320-285-3565 • Cell: 320-815-1863

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GARAGE SALE: July 5-7; 8 am-5 pm. Girls clothes sizes 4-6, boys clothes siz-es 9M-2T, dresser set, Little Tikes picnic table, 12” girls bike, toys. 1 mile East of Upsala, 2895 50th Ave. Mike & Melissa Tschida Residence. 6/28P

HUGE GARAGE SALE: July 6-7, 8am, collectible, antiques, camping, glassware, books, sewing patterns, much misc. South of Swanville, 180th St.

GARAGE SALE: Infant boy & girl clothes, some tools and misc. July 13th and 14th, Hwy 71 in Elrosa.

FREE KITTENS: Swanville-Cushing-Randal area. Call 320-749-2267.

WORK WANTED: Will do house/cabin cleaning and indoor painting. All around “sprucing up”! Call 320-248-5000 day or evening. K-tfnB

WANTED: 404 New Holland hay con-ditioner. Call 320-632-3336. Also have chicken eggs, $2 dozen.

WANTED: Playground bars, gymnastic bars, mats. Call 612-597-2998.

WANTED: Adult and childrens wood water skis. Please call 320-763-6580, if no answer leave a message.

WANTED TO BUY: Good slaughter cows, big bulls, also lumpjaw, foun-dered, lame steers, etc. (Pay with green.) Henry Kasper, 320-547-9913, cell 320-360-9913. 7/26P

FOR SALE: Shopsmith Mark Size with attachments, price negotiable. Call 320-285-2214.

FOR SALE: 14 foot aluminum fishing boat, near Mound Lake, $500. All mon-ey donated to Alzheimer’s Assoc. Call 651-238-7521. 7/12

FOR SALE: 1988 Dodge Dakota, needs work, bed liner, molded cover, new tires, $500. All $ to Alzheimer’s Assoc. Call 651-238-7521. 7/12

FOR SALE: 2002 Ford Taurus, cold AC, good mileage. Call 320-420-5435.

FOR SALE: 1995 Chev. Lumina, 160K, $1,000 or B/O. Call 218-851-0508.

FOR SALE: Boat lift, aluminum, 1200 lb, $525 or best offer. Call. 320-573-2180 or 612-618-8074.

FOR SALE: 5 ft International belly ro-tary mower, good condition. Call 320-492-8032.

BLENKERS ROOFING, LLC

Melrose • 320-256-5400Competitive Estimates

Brian’s PaintingInteriors, Exteriors, Staining, Varnishing

Brian Middendorf 320-285-4403 25 Years Experience

HELP WANTEDPart-Time Bartender

Nights & WeekendsApprox. 20+ Hours/Week

Apply in Person at CORNER PUB, FREEPORT

FOR RENT VALLEY VIEW APARTMENTS

-Must be 62 years or older, handicapped or disabled.-Rental assistance available for qualified individuals-Free cable TV - Heat included-Well maintained-Laundry rooms available-Mail delivery and pickup at building

One Bedroom

Apartment Available

Immediately

For more information, contact Julie at 320-573-2151.

Equal Housing Opportunity

FOR SALE: Box spring, twin size, new in plastic. Call 320-492-8032. FOR SALE: 27 in. color flat screen tele-vision, works good. Call 320-492-8032. FOR SALE: About 40 player piano mu-sic rolls. Call 320-492-8032. FOR SALE: China cabinet, round glass from 1915. Also green berry bowl set with gold trim. Leave message, 320-285-5835.

FOR SALE: New solid built utility shed and Oak lumber for bumpers in pole barns. Call 320-256-3832.

FOR SALE: Shih tzu puppies, tri color, M and F, vaccinated and vet checked. Call 612-730-9453.

FOR SALE: Yorky puppies, tiny toy, excellent quality, very playful. Call 320-492-8032. FOR SALE: Shih-tzu/Maltese puppies, very cuddly and playful, vaccinated. Call 320-492-8032. FOR SALE: Poodle puppies, toys, reds and creams, excellent quality. Call 320-492-8032.

FOR SALE: Firewood, cut, split, dry, also boiler wood, $100 cord. Call 320-845-2043, leave message. tfn

FOR SALE: Big square & round bales of hay. Call Josh, 320-761-0778. tfn

PERSONAL: Man with children would like to meet woman farmer who could use help, Melrose School Dist., serious relationship. 320-292-4385.

HOUSINGHOME FOR RENT: Big Birch Lake, furnished 2 br., 36 ft. deck, dock & boat lift, $800/per week. Call 651-485-8888. BK7/19P

HOUSE FOR SALE: Swanville, 2BR 1BA, recently updated w/2 car detached garage, $79,000. Call 320-547-9980. 7/5

The University of Minnesota Extension Service in Todd County is having a dairy farmer tour at the James and Jenn Maus Dairy Farm on July 11. The Maus Farm had a devastating barn fire in 2009; since then they have rebuilt their dairy facility.

The Maus family elected to construct an 82-cow sand-bedded freestall barn. Cow comfort and production has been excellent and they maintain a SCC in the low 100’s. They also installed a double-11 parabone swing parlor. Even though this is a new fa-cility, the concepts follow close to what we describe as the “low-cost parlor”; by low cost we imply low construction cost while still achieving an efficient and comfortable parlor for people and cows.

The James and Jenn Maus are also in the process of transiting the farm from James’ parents Dennis and Rita Maus. Properly inter-generational transitioning of farms and businesses is a challenging and necessary process in today’s volatile mar-ket.

From Long Prairie: 6 miles south on US 71, 8 miles west on MN 27, 3 miles south on 151st Ave, 1/2 mile west on 150th St., farm is on right. From Sauk Centre: 6 miles north on US 71, 6 miles west on Cty Rd 2, 1 mile north on 151st Ave, 1/2 mile west on 150th St., farm is on right. Watch for signs.

Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. and the tour begins at 10:30. There is no admis-sion fee at this year’s summer event. Lunch provided at the completion of the tour. Pre-registration requested, but not required. For registration or further information or please call the Todd County Extension Office at 320-732-4435, e-mail [email protected]

Successful Dairy Systems Tour set for July 11


For More Information Call 320-256-7174.

City Wide Garage SalesGrey Eagle / Burtrum Area

July 26-28GEM Fest Weekend

Contact Shelly at Central MN Credit Union - 320-285-2256

To be Listed on Map

(Garage Sales may vary on dates & time)

Sponsored by Community Builders 2012 Members

*Arnzen Trucking, Inc.-Joe Arnzen*Art Johnson Construction, Inc. -Art Johnson*Central Minnesota Credit Union -Andrea Kraska*DJJohnYoung*Double R-Bob Pallansch*Eagle Auto Repair, Inc.-Mike Westrich*Eagle’s Crossing Adult Day Center & Services-Dennis & Diane Kramer*Grey Eagle/Burtrum Lions Club -Mark Larson

*Grey Eagle Gas & Grocery -Dave & Lisa Rahn*Grey Eagle Housing Association -Harry Grammond*Hometown News*Kerzman Construction-Jeremy Kerzman*Kutter Insurance-Mike Kutter*Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services*Shipwrex on Mound Lake-Shawn Ehlert*Style-N Go-Jill Kurowski

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*Benchmark Realty-Judy Frieler*Bitz Plumbing & Heating-Loren & Kellie Bitz*Central Lakes Landscaping & Construction -Ken Frieler

*Grey Eagle Electric-Kevin & Nancy Bitz*Lake Country Storage-John & Janet Roe*Plumbing on the Side-Steve Neville*Senior Citizens Civic Center

Silver Members

*Big Mac’s Taxidermy-Brad McDermond*Bitz Hardware-Steve & LaVonne Bitz*Central MN Heritage Club-Joe Kemper*City of Grey Eagle-Jim Gohman, Lori Hellmann *Gessell Auto Sales-Romie Gessell*Grey Eagle Community Library*Grey Eagle Laundromat-Jerry & Karen Baxter*Grey Eagle Village Café-Theresa Pansch

*H&M Construction-Mike Hoffman/Mike Meagher*Leisure Resort-Don & Barb Browen*Marilynn’s Vacations-Marilynn Blommel*Mary Kay Cosmetics-Brenda Muellner-McDermond*St. Joseph’s Church-Cindy Mensen*United Methodist Church*Young Living Essential Oils-Jill Kurowski

Bronze Members

Community BuildersGrey Eagle/Burtrum Area

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Great for Remodeling JobsExcellent for Demolition Jobs & Shingles

Perfect for All Types of Scrap IronWill drop off and pick up

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2008 Buick Lucerne $17,495.002008 Pontiac G6 $11,995.002006 Pontiac Grand Prix - SOLD - $10,895.002004 Chevrolet Impala - SOLD - $4,495.002004 Chevrolet Classic $5,395.002003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT $5,895.002002 Buick Rendevoux AWD $5,895.002000 Chevrolet Blazer LT $4,495.002000 Chevrolet Blazer - SOLD - $3,895.002000 Saturn SL2 $2,495.001999 Chevrolet Tahoe $4,495.001999 Oldsmobile Cutlass $3,895.001996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo $2,495.002006 Dodge Grand Caravan - SOLD $9,695.002003 Chrysler Sebring Conv. - SOLD $5,895.002002 Dodge Neon - SOLD - $3,995.00

Mid-Summer Blow-out! Get a Hot Deal at a Cool Price!2002 Chrysler Sebring - SOLD - $2,995.002001 Chrysler PT Cruiser $5,495.001999 Dodge Ram 1500 PU 4WD $3,995.001997 Chrysler Town & Country $2,495.991996 Dodge Ram 1500 PU 4WD $3,795.002007 Ford Focus $7,995.002005 Ford Freestyle $7,495.002003 Ford Taurus $4,995.002003 Ford Explorer - SOLD - $6,495.001998 Mercury Mystique $1,695.002005 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT $79952002 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport $49952000 Dodge Grand Caravan $49952004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer $87952001 Pontiac Grand Prix GT $64951993 Pontiac Trans Am $2995

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