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MAY 17 • Grey Eagle/Burtrum Lions 5th An-nual Community Appreciation Picnic from 4-8 p.m. at the Grey Eagle Fire Hall. See ad on page 5.

MAY 18 • Stearns County Area Horticultural Society Plant Sale from 8 a.m.-noon at the Albany Legion Park.

MAY 25 • Burnhamville Township Clean Up Day from 9-11 a.m. at the Lions Park, Burtrum. See ad on page 9.

MAY 26 • Grey Eagle/Swanville Knights of Co-lumbus Council Sausage & Eggs Break-fast from 8 a.m.-12 noon at St. Joseph’s Church Hall, Grey Eagle.

MAY 27 • Memorial Day Services at 10 a.m. at the Upsala Area School. Upsala First Re-sponse Team Fundraiser to follow at the Upsala City Park.

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JUNE 8 • 36th Annual Munichfest in New Mu-nich.

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JULY 19-21 • Grey Eagle GEM Fest - Note: Change in Weekend.

JULY 27 • 2nd Annual Michael Lodermeier Me-morial Softball Tournament starting at 9 a.m. at the Lindbergh Lions Recreational Complex Softball Fields, Little Falls.

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.

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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.

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By Harvey Mackay

Everyone is a salesperson all of their life. After all, whether you are a mechanic, teacher or a man-ager, you are sell-ing ideas. You are negotiating. You are communicat-ing . . . persuad-ing . . . influenc-

ing.If you don’t believe you are a sales-

person, I encourage you to rethink your position because the probability that you will become successful is significantly diminished.

This is the lesson that I would give to people who might tell me that my most recent book is not for them. “The Mackay MBA of Selling in the Real World” is for everyone, especially now.

The hardcover edition was published in November 2011. The paperback ver-sion comes out May 1 and contains 10 new chapters and nine new “quickies,” including sections on such important topics as relationships/networking and time management. I’d like to share a preview of the new material.

Networks are the foundation of busi-ness. Robert Kiyosaki, author of “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” hit the nail on the head when he wrote, “The richest people in the world look for and build networks. Everyone else looks for work.”

Ace networkers learn to master the navigation and the niceties that earn net-workers acceptance, respect and author-ity. Here are three road-tested tips:

1. Create timelines for your net-

working goals. Be patient. Understand that it may take one or two years to posi-tion yourself in a network. Always plan the supporting network routes to busi-ness objectives far ahead. Totally deter-mined to sell a major prospect and ready to make a proposal in 18 months? Is the buyer an opera buff or dedicated to funding a dialysis center? Are you build-ing a network path to mesh with those passions?

2. Don’t stall answers. When you ac-quire a serious network presence, you’ll be asked for favors in no time. Don’t be slow to answer calls, even if you can’t promise your contact much help. Net-works telegraph who the fast responders and who the slowpokes are. The biggest mistake you can make is not to answer a viable network member who is reach-ing out to you. That remains true even if it’s just to tell them “no” in a clear and polite way.

3. Act confidently and take mean-ingful risks. In networking, as in any-thing else, the wise person isn’t the one who makes the fewest mistakes. It’s the one who learns the most from them.

Discussing time management, my favorite lesson comes from the late Peter Drucker, who said, “Until we can man-age time, we can manage nothing else.”

We all start out in life with one thing in common - the same number of min-utes and hours in each day. So why do some people accomplish so much, and others, very little? Because so few of us have learned to beat the clock.

For a salesperson, time isn’t next to money in the asset column. It is money. Perhaps the most important lesson I ever learned is that not everyone’s clock ticks to the same drumbeat. I poked around and learned that 9 to 5 didn’t have to

be 9 to 5. It didn’t matter how my clock ticked. What mattered was how my prospects’ clocks ticked.

Some buyers came in at 6 a.m. Some worked until 7 p.m. Some worked Satur-day mornings. That boiled down to an edge, if I chose to use it - for three hours every morning, two hours every after-noon and four hours on Saturday. This was invaluable competition-free time. Naturally, these time slots turned out to be my most productive opportunities.

So I changed the playing-field clock. Then I changed my contact tactics. Cold calls were out. I always called ahead to make sure the buyer was in. I made cre-ative appointments and asked for only 300 seconds of the buyer’s time. Sounds basic, but the message said my prod-uct was special. It was as special as the working hours of my customers.

Not only did these details help me manage my own schedule more effi-ciently. They helped guarantee that I was up to bat when the prospects were greatest for a maximum payoff.

Along with these two subjects, I’ve added chapters on topics including how to be prepared should you ever lose your

Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

Hot off the press - The Mackay MBA paperback

Hometown News • Thursday, May 16, 2013 •

Harvey Mackay continued from page 2job, execution intelligence and the im-portance of volunteering.

Will any of these ideas require ma-jor changes? Probably not, but I hope they help you see the importance of sell-ing skills for success in any field.

Mackay’s Moral: You’ve heard me say it many times, “Little things mean a lot - not true. Little things mean every-thing.”

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,” “The Mackay MBA of Selling in the Real World,” and “Use Your Head To Get Your Foot In The Door.”

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Come celebrate with Ken Stodolka Sr. for his 80th birthday with family and friends on Saturday, May 25, 2013 from 1-4:00 p.m. at the Bowlus Community Center.

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Card of Thanks My heartfelt thanks to those who sent cards, called with words of condolences or sent memorials with the passing of my sister, Elaine. Thanks to Chico & Lori, Linda & Jim, Gene & Bernie and John for the extra favors in my absence. Your thoughtfulness & kindness will never be forgotten.

Bernice Tschida The Jared Leyendecker family would like to thank everyone who attended the benefit on April 27th and supported our family. Thanks to everyone that donated items for the silent auction at the benefit. We also want to thank everyone who helped out with the preparation of the food and gathering the auction items. Also thanks to everyone who has helped the family out in any way. It is greatly appreciated. Thanks again.

Jared Leyendecker Family

The Upstage Players community theatre group in Upsala, MN, will be presenting the musical The Phantom of the Country Opera based on a book by Sean Grennan and Kathy Santen, July 26 - July 29, 2013. Operatic singing sen-sation Christina Joseph leaves a prom-ising career at La Scala and returns to her roots in Nashville, Tennessee, sing-ing back up at the Country Palace. There she finds an enemy in an aging country diva and a mentor in mysterious janitor determined to make her Country Mu-sic’s newest star. It’s a splashy, hilarious Country Western send-up of the classic tale of horror “The Phantom of the Op-era!” filled with irreverent wit, painful punning, and more than a touch of the

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the show is encouraged to show up at auditions on May 23 at 7:00 p.m. at Up-sala High School Auditorium at 415 N. Main St., Upsala, MN. Be prepared to not only read lines, but also sing. While singing and dancing are a part of the play, all levels of singing are welcome. Parts are needed for 8 men and 6 wom-en plus a large Chorus. Rehearsals will usually be three nights a week; smaller parts may not need to be present at all rehearsals.

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Margaret M. HellmannMargaret M.

Hellmann, age 91 of Melrose, formerly of Grey Eagle, died Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at the CentraCare Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11

a.m. Saturday, May 11 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Ronald Dockendorf officiating and Rev. Ken Thielman. Interment was in the parish cemetery.

Margaret Mary Arceneau was born November 30, 1921 in St. Martin, Minnesota to John and Theresia (Blonigen) Arceneau. On October 9, 1945 she married Innocent Hellmann at St. Martin Catholic Church in St. Martin. The couple farmed in Elrosa and moved to Grey Eagle where they farmed for over 30 years. They then retired and moved to Melrose. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle, Schanhaar-Otte VFW Post 7050 Auxiliary, and the St. Mary’s Christian Mothers in Melrose. Margaret enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, and traveling and she loved spending time with her family.

Survivors include her children, Helen (Edmund) Boecker of Grey Eagle, Jane (Joseph) Kalthoff of Albany, Ronald (Vicki) Hellmann of Melrose, Larry “Chico” (Lori) Hellmann of Grey Eagle,

Thom (Diana) Hellmann of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Michael (Laura) Hellmann of Melrose, and Mary Kay (Kevin) Graves of Grey Eagle; 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; sister, Anna Mae Schneider of Meire Grove; and brother, Bernard (JoAnn) Arceneau of Elrosa.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Innocent Hellmann on July 24, 2005; grandson, John Boecker; sisters, Dorothy Wenker, Hildegard Lemke, Jenny Blommel, Betty Herzog, and Della Feldewerd; and brothers, Norbert Arceneau, Clarence Arceneau, Alois Arceneau, Elmer Arceneau, and Edwin Arceneau.

Serving as casket bearers were Helen Boecker, Jane Kalthoff, Ronald Hellmann, Larry “Chico” Hellmann, Thom Hellmann, Michael Hellmann, and Mary Kay Graves. Cross bearer was Trisha Graves and scripture bearer was Nicole Triebenbach.

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

Norma JacksonA celebration

of life for Norma Jackson, age 77 who passed away January 14, 2013, will be held Saturday May 18th at 11 AM at the Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan in Sauk Centre, MN.

Norma is survived by her husband, James and children; David, Jared and Kathryn and son-in-law Mike.

Luncheon will be served at the Greenwald Pub, in Greenwald following the Service.

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Michael “Mike” O’BrienMass of

Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM on Friday, May 17, 2013 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Avon for Michael “Mike” O’Brien, 70, who died Sunday at his home. Rev. Blane Wasnie, OSB will officiate and burial

will be private. Friends and relatives may call from 5:00–8:00 PM Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Avon and one hour prior to services Friday at the church in Avon.

Michael Charles O’Brien was born in Minneapolis on January 28, 1943 to Eugene and Lois (Hutchins) O’Brien. Mike married Rachel Meagher on February 1, 1969 at Christ the King Church in Minneapolis. He has lived in the Avon area since 1976.

Mike attended the University of Minnesota and received a BBA in Computer Programming from Brown Institute. He was a computer programmer for the St. Paul Companies for five years

and moved to St. Cloud when he purchased the Crown Liquor Store in Waite Park. He owned and operated the liquor store for 22 years.

Mike participated in many community and parish activies. He was a member of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, president of the Parish Council, and Finance committee. He was a member of the St. Cloud Area United Way Budget and Allocation Committee. Mike volunteered as a teacher of math and physics at the Bristol Learning Academy in Bristol, TN, the VA Hospital in St. Cloud and a Boy Scout Leader in Avon. He was also a member of the Elks.

Mike owned a home in Key Largo, FL for 11 years and spent his retirement scuba diving. He became a dive master and earned all the badges that zealous scuba divers can earn. He also was proprietor of “Hotel O’Brien” where all his favorite friends and relatives from Minnesota spent their winter vacations.

Mike is survived by his wife, Rachel of Avon; his sons, Daniel (Christine) of Forman, ND, Patrick of Sioux Falls, SD; sister, Connie Culey of Tacoma, WA; one granddaughter, Madison Mykel; and many nieces and nephews. Mike was preceded in death by his parents.

Elmer H. ArnzenElmer H.

Arnzen, age 79, of Melrose, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at his home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass of Christian

Burial was held Tuesday, May 14 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Inurnment followed in the parish cemetery.

Elmer Herman Arnzen was born August 19, 1933 in St. Rosa, Minnesota to Herman and Clara (Van Heel) Arnzen. He married Mary Ann Vogel on November 23, 1954 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Melrose. Elmer did carpentry work for 15 years, was employed as a steeplejack for nine years and at West Kraft Foods in Melrose for

23 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking and listening to country music.

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

Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Arnzen of Melrose; children, Sandra (Mike) Zakrajshek of Sartell, Ken (Pat) Arnzen of Sauk Centre, Brian Arnzen of Avon and Brenda Stang of Paynesville; seven grandchildren, Eric, Corey and Morgan Zakrajshek, Devin and Kali Arnzen, Brittany and Dalton Stang; great-grandson, Braxton; sister, Susan Vogel of Melrose; and many nieces and nephews.

Elmer was preceded in death by his parents; son, Kevin Arnzen; brothers and sisters, Gertrude Ostendorf, Alois Arnzen, Martha Stanczyk, Marie Becker, Andrew Arnzen, Rose Tieman, Bridget Waldvogel, Esther Tobroxen and Bernelda Rhode.

Serving as urn bearer was Devin Arnzen. Cross bearer was Dalton Stang and scripture bearer was Corey Zakrajshek. Reader was Eric Zakrajshek.

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By Saralee Perel“Love each

other,” my friend, Bill, said to my husband and me last month at a re-ception after his father’s funeral. “That’s what it’s all about.”

Even though just a few moments prior, I watched him help take his dad’s coffin down the church aisle to the hearse, his smile was as radiant as always. He was looking around the reception room, where scores of people from near and far were catch-ing up and sharing memories – and he seemed at peace.

I believe that Bill was feeling grate-ful for his community of kinship, wheth-er related by blood or not, who were a part of his life.

Earlier, I felt a self-imposed separ-ateness. Having never been to a Catholic Church, I had prejudiced ideas.

I visualized a dark cloud would be hovering over the congregation. I thought the priest, Father Mark Hession, would have a commanding booming voice, as he avowed the severity of life and all of its gloomy parts. I figured the topic of the sermon would be our sins and what on earth we should do to re-pent.

Yet as the celebration of Bill’s fa-ther’s life began, I unexpectedly opened my eyes and my heart. Father Mark was gentle, loving, comforting and as warm as the glorious spring day. He spoke about how separations such as race, religion, age or status shouldn’t matter. “We’re in this together. There is room for us all. We are all accepted and loved.”

In a recent e-mail response to me, Father Mark wrote about “our shared diversity” in the church that day. Since he knew I was Jewish, he added, “You will always be welcomed – and safe and respected – here.” He signed off: “Sha-lom, Mark.”

In Bill’s poignant eulogy, he said

Love is Heaven on Earththat his father openly displayed his love for his family. “It didn’t matter whether you were a relation by blood, marriage or adoption. All of his children and their spouses were treated the same.”

It all came together, with neither Bill nor the priest knowing ahead of time that they’d be sharing the same message – a message of love for others, no mat-ter how they may be categorized. How important could a message possibly be?

We all joyously sang the words to a song I used to sing when I was a little girl attending synagogue.

Let there be peace on earthAnd let it begin with me. I was transformed to feeling united

with every single person in that church.With God as our father Brothers all are we.Let me walk with my brother In perfect harmony.On that beautiful day, I learned to

treasure, even more, my friendship with those I’m blessed to know – especially Bill.

Bill shared an experience on Face-book that took place on the last night he and his father were together. “In the last few months, it was hard for my dad to say more than a single word, so I asked questions he could answer in a simple way: yes or no, lemonade or milk, bath-room or bedroom. Before I left, I said, ‘I love you,’ and I paused and said, ‘I’m proud of you.’ My dad said, slowly, but quite distinctly, ‘I’m proud of you.’ Hearing those words at that moment was the greatest thing I could ever hope to hear.”

After reading that, I cried with sor-row.

Today, Bill’s words make me smile. Award-winning nationally syndi-

cated columnist, Saralee Perel, can be reached at [email protected]. Her newest book is Cracked Nuts & Sentimental Journeys. Her website is: www.saraleeperel.com.

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These Swanville Elementary students were “Caught Being Good” during the month of April. Of these students, Abb Pearcy’s name was drawn, and she received a free book. Pictured is (front, from left) Gavin Hasse, Brett Schneider, Lexi Hanson, Wyatt Allen, Makaila Marquette, Morgan Bellefeuille and Karley Loven; (back) Samantha Sobiech, Denton Schmidt, Ethan Jacobson, Cooper Thieschafer, Marty Block, Austin Hollermann, Ava Anderson and Abby Pearcy. Not pictured: Stella Hagen.

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In June, with the installation of com-memorative markers, the Stearns His-tory Museum will honor three Stearns County families by designating their farms as Century Farms. The Museum’s Century Farm program recognizes the long history of Stearns County farmers as stewards of the land and the tradition of passing down a way of life to family members.

These three new Century Farms - in Albany, Getty, and Saint Joseph town-ships - bring the number of 100+ year farms to 432, tops in the state and mark the 35th Anniversary of the program. At each farm site, the Museum installs a brown, rustic stained wooden marker with white lettering attached to a treated

Stearns History Museum Celebrates Three New Century Farms

wooden pole. Begun in 1978 as a local spinoff of

the Minnesota State Fair/The Farmer Magazine program, this award recog-nizes and honors farm families that have owned at least 50 acres continuously for 100 or more years.

We acknowledge Stearns County Parks and the Sentenced to Serve pro-gram of the Highway Department. Both have played integral roles in the success of this program.

If your family’s farm is eligible, contact John Decker at [email protected], or call 320-253-2484. There is no direct cost to an applicant of this program.

Senior Dining Menus: May 20 - 24Albany Grey Eagle & Upsala

MON., MAY 20: Spaghetti w/meat sauce, carrots, Italian lettuce salad, gar-lic bread, ice cream.

TUE., MAY 21: Egg bake, tri-tator, orange juice coffee cake, baked apples.

WED., MAY 22: Meatloaf, scal-loped potatoes, Oriental vegetables, cin-namon bread pudding/topping.

THUR., MAY 23: Parmesan chick-en breast, baked potato/sour cream, green beans, gingerbread.

FRI., MAY 24: Roast beef w/horse-radish, whipped potatoes, gravy, broc-coli, dinner roll, sunshine salad.

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MON., MAY 20: Burger, bun, baked beans, potato salad, ice cream.

TUE., MAY 21: Baked chicken, tri-tator, garden salad, rice crispy bar.

WED., MAY 22: Beef stroganoff, mixed veggies, dinner roll, fruit.

THUR., MAY 23: Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, pumpkin bar.

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Thought for the week:

Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson

Last Thurs-day’s vote on the House floor to al-low gay marriage in Minnesota was pivotal. I knew how I was going to vote, based on my personal con-viction in the be-lief of traditional marriage and on the results of this district’s vote

last November on the Marriage Amend-ment. What made the day so important was the realization that we were going to vote on an issue that could potentially change how society operates in Minne-sota.

We were told the day before to ex-pect large crowds at the Capital for the vote. Upwards of 5,000 were expected, in addition to more than 1,000 school kids who had previously been scheduled to visit and tour the Capital that same

day. Security was beefed up, with extra officers from the State Patrol and from the St. Paul Police Dept. on duty. From what I observed, those on hand were well-behaved throughout the day. They were loud and boisterous, but also re-spectful of those on the other side of the issue.

Going in, we were told the vote would be close, although the Democrats probably had a vote or two to spare in putting them over the 68 votes needed for passage. After several hours of de-bate, the vote came quickly. The final margin wasn’t that close, at 75-59, put-ting Minnesota in the position of becom-ing the 12th state to recognize gay mar-riage. The Senate will vote on the same legislation early this week, and Gov. Dayton has said he will sign the bill, which would go into effect August 1.

An announcement over the week-end that an agreement had been reached among Democratic leadership on a tax bill sets the stage for passage of all the omnibus spending bills still awaiting action in this final week of the session. Once that revenue number is fixed, then final spending targets can be given to each bill and the conference committees can finish their work. We are scheduled to be on the House floor every day this week, including Saturday, Sunday, and next Monday, May 20, the final day of the session.

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.


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Two boys went to the dentist. One spoke up boldly, “Got a tooth to be pulled. We’re in a hurry so you won’t need to use any pain killer. Just pull it out.” “Which tooth is it?” asked the den-tist. Turning to his friend he said, “Show him which tooth it is, Billy.”

It’s easy to be brave about the pains and problems of others even though it is difficult to face our own. But God will give us the strength we need to face the tough times in life and give us the faith we need for each obstacle we encounter. Faith in God can cancel the fears in life. When we trust in God and believe His Word, our lives will be transformed by His power and we will not be afraid of facing life confidently.

The Living Bible says, “Be bold and strong. Banish fear and doubt. For the Lord your God is with you wher-ever you go!” As long as He is with us, and His arms are around us, His power will work through us. Then we can face whatever is ahead of us.

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Upsala First Response Team Me-morial Day fundraiser is May 27th. The Fundraiser will include a picnic in the park with hotdogs, hamburgers, chips, pie, ice cream, and all the fixings. All funds collected will be put towards new equipment for the Upsala First Response team.

A picnic will follow the Memo-rial Day services held 10 a.m. at Upsala Area School. Picnic location will be at the Upsala City Park, if bad weather it will be relocated to the Upsala recre-ation building.

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Upcoming Wellness Class scheduledA wellness class covering Yeast/Can-

dida/Parasites will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 5:30-7 p.m. at the Tri-City Christian Center, Freeport.

This class is presented by Dr. Deb Proechel, chiropractic and naturopathic physician. The program is free. Please pre-register by calling 320-836-7150 or 888-827-7859 prior to 10 a.m. on the class date.

Deadline for Next Thursday’s Paper is Monday, May 20.

Local Municipality Minutesnary agenda was presented. Ron asked if there were additions to the agenda. Ray made the motion to ac-cept the agenda. Mike made the sec-ond. All in favor. Motion carried.

Approval of Minutes: The clerk provided copies of the April 1, 2013 minutes to the board. Mike made the motion to approve the minutes as written. Ray made the

Grey Eagle TownshipMay 6, 2013

Call to Order: Ron Frericks called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was recited.

Members Present: Ron Frer-icks, Ray Bense, Mary Ann Primus, Mike Rohe & Bev Eggerth.

Agenda Approval: A prelimi-

second, all in favor. Minutes ap-proved.

Zoning Report: Bev reported one kitchen addition permit. Bev then presented a variance request the county wanted the township to sign. The variance would allow <1 ft. setback for a septic drain field from a township road right of way instead of the required 10 ft. set-

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Grey Eagle Township will be contracting for dust abatement treatment of gravel roads during the month of May. Magnesium Chloride suppressant will be applied at the cost to the property owner of $35.00 per hundred feet. If you are interested in having the gravel road treated in front of your property, send a check and a note indicating the area you wish to have treated and include your address to: Grey Eagle Township PO Box 202 Grey Eagle, MN 56336 Product will not be applied until payment is received. Due to the late season, product will not be applied until road maintenance can be completed. If you have questions call Mary Ann Primus at 320 285-4551.

Mary Ann Primus, Grey Eagle Township ClerkMay 7, 2013

DUST CONTROLNOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF GREY EAGLE TOWNSHIP

Grey Eagle Township is looking for someone to maintain the swimming beach on Big Birch Lake. Duties would include putting in the dock and fall removal, general clean-up and mowing as needed. Interested applicant must be at least 16 years old and provide proof of insurance. This would be for the 2013 season and would be paid at the end of summer. Please contact one of the township’s supervisors or Mary Ann Primus, clerk @ 320-285-4551.

Grey Eagle Township

Residents of Burnhamville TownshipClean Up Day

Burnhamville Township will host a clean up day for residents at the Lions park in Burtrum. On Saturday May 25, 2013 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Residents can bring old appliances, tires, furniture or electronic items for disposal. No hazardous items such as liquid paint, pesticides or fluorescent light bulbs will be accepted. Fees will be posted.

Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville Clerk

back. The board felt they needed more information and requested the clerk sent a letter to the county asking for more information be-fore a decision could be made. Bev also presented a complaint that the county passed down against a prop-erty owner stating they were scrap-ing cars and metal without a permit and had concerns for environmen-tal hazards. The complaint had no signature; therefore the board felt it was not required to take any action. Ray stated the property in question is not scraping cars and junk metal anyway. Future complaints need to be signed and dated to be addressed by the township board.

Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for April. Claims list included 15 claims for a total of $7,013.88. Mike made the motion to approve the claims. Ray made the second, Motion carried unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report: Mary Ann Primus presented the trea-surer’s report as follows: Begin-ning Balance as of March 31, 2013: $203,496.70; Checks cleared: 19, $25,263.40; Deposits including interest: $4,368.08; Balance as of April 30, 2013: $182,601.38; Outstanding Deposits: 0.00; Out-standing Checks: 0.00; Cash Avail-able: $182,601.38; CD Balance: $102,643.52.

Ray made the motion to accept the treasurer’s report. Second by Mike. All in favor, Motion carried.

Road and Bridge Report: Road check was done. Most roads in good shape. Ray felt Herdering could pull the sides in on gravel roads then level the center but leave areas for the water to run off. Ray will take the sign list to the county. Ray made the motion to accept the bids for gravel and dust control that were presented by Herdering Inc. Mike made the second, motion car-ried.

Additional agenda items: Ray reported on the Todd County Town-ship Officers mtg at Browerville. Mostly updates of what had been done in the past year.

He brought back the road cer-tification and sign program papers. Ray did say that irrigations systems will now need to be licensed by the county and state. Notice will be posted and published for interested parties to do beach maintenance. Short Course will be held in June at St. Cloud.

Public Comment: Adjournment: Motion by Ray

to adjourn the meeting. Mike made the second. Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.

Minutes not approved.Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/Trea-

surer

Swanville CityApril 2, 2013

Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swan-ville Senior Center on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. The meeting called to order 7:30 p.m. with the follow-ing members present: Sandy Peter-son, AJ Johnson, Jim Molitor, and Tim Grittner. Also present: Mike

Rude, Mark Hallen, Brian Zapzalka and reporter Liz Verley.

Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held March 5, 2013 were read. AJ Johnson made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Tim Grittner seconded the motion. All members voted in fa-vor, motion carried.

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

A walk through on the Rhoda Avenue Project was done by coun-cil members prior to the council meeting. Mike Rude, city engi-neer, presented 3 resolutions which needed to be passed to continue with the Rhoda Avenue project. The first resolution is for applying for financing from the Department of Health. The next resolution is con-firming to meet and comply with all regulations on the project and the last one to comply with state and federal laws pertaining to this project. Jim Molitor made a mo-tion to have the Mayor sign these resolutions. Tim Grittner seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Having all residents and businesses be hook up to city water was discussed. Jim Molitor made a motion to have all residents be hooked up to city water in 5 years and to have all businesses hooked up to city water in 2 years, Tim Grittner seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Council then opened refuse and recycling bids. Bids were re-ceived from Waste Management and City Sanitary Service. After discussion Tim Grittner made a mo-tion to grant Waste Management a 3 year contract. AJ Johnson seconded the motion. All members vote in fa-vor, motion carried.

Morrison county recycling and cleanup day grants were presented to the council. The city will re-ceive $375.00 for clean-up day and $1,176.00 for recycling. Jim Moli-tor made a motion to have the may-or sign these grants from Morrison County, Tim Grittner seconded the motion. All members voted in fa-vor, motion carried.

City clean up day is set for May 4, 2013, 9:00-11:00 a.m.

A reminder that the Board of Appeal and Equalization is set for Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 2:00pm in the Swanville Senior Center.

As of yet, there has not been a resident showing interest or applied for the position to fill the empty council seat.

Estimates were looked at for a new mower. It was decided by council to have Jim Molitor check into buying a new mower and get the new bid by next council meet-ing.

Mayor Peterson stated she has been getting many complaints from residents that there are dogs run-ning around the city. A notice will be put into the Flyer asking dog owners to keep dogs confined or on leashes or they will be picked up.

The following claims were presented for payment. Members of the Council were furnished with a listing. Jim Molitor made a motion to approve the claims. AJ Johnson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

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

There being no further busi-ness, a motion was made by Tim Grittner and seconded by AJ John-son to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 9:00 p.m.

Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer

By Deb Botzek-Linn, University of Min-nesota Extension

Pickling is not just for cucumbers anymore! One of the first crops of the season is asparagus and it is a good candidate for pickling. Use the freshest asparagus for best color. Choose spears with straight, green (possibly tinged with purple) and tightly closed tips. Thinner spears are preferred for pickling. The quality deteriorates very rapidly after it has been harvested, so keep it cool.

Pickled Asparagus RecipeFor six wide-mouth pint jars10 pounds asparagus 6 large garlic cloves 4-1/2 cups water 4-1/2 cups white distilled vinegar

(5%) 6 small hot peppers (optional) 1/2 cup canning salt 3 teaspoons dill seed For seven 12-ounce jars7 pounds asparagus 7 large garlic cloves 3 cups water 3 cups white distilled vinegar (5%) 7 small hot peppers (optional) 1/3 cup canning salt 2 teaspoons dill seed Procedure:

Pickled Asparagus1. Wash and rinse canning jars; keep

hot until ready to use. Prepare lids ac-cording to manufacturer’s directions.

2. Wash asparagus well, but gen-tly, under running water. Cut stems from the bottom to leave spears with tips that fit into the canning jar with a little more than ½-inch headspace. Peel garlic cloves. Place a garlic clove at the bottom of each jar, and tightly pack as-paragus into hot jars with the blunt ends down.

3. In a sauce pan combine water, vinegar, hot peppers (optional), salt and dill seed. Bring to a boil. Place one hot pepper (if used) in each jar over as-paragus spears. Pour boiling hot pick-ling brine over spears, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.

4. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace if needed. Wipe rims of jars with a dampened, clean paper towel; ap-ply two-piece metal canning lids.

5. Process in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes.

Allow pickled asparagus to sit in processed jars for 3 to 5 days before consumption for best flavor develop-ment.

Source: So Easy to Preserve, Uni-versity of Georgia.


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May 14, 2013: At 5:46 a.m. the Todd County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a car deer accident that occurred on County Road 2 near the intersection of 331st Ave. in Grey Eagle Township, Sect. 14. Ronald Jacobs, rural Burtrum, was travelling westbound on County Road 2 when he struck two deer in the traffic lane with his Dodge truck. Ronald was not injured and his truck received moderate damage to the passenger side front area.

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Stearns County Breakfast on the Farm set for June 1The 6th Annual Stearns County

Breakfast on the Farm will be held at Groetsch Dairy, owned by the Steve and Lisa Groetsch family, on Saturday, June 1, 2013 from 8:00 a.m.-Noon. The Kim-ball Lions will be cooking up a hearty breakfast of Swany Cakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, juice, coffee and milk for $5/person. Children 5 and under eat free! The event will include children’s activities, a farm animal petting zoo, tours of the farm, a visit from Princess Kay of the Milky Way, an obstacle course with the Vikings Cheerleaders and live radio broadcasts with KCLD and WILD Country. Come join the many agricultural community sponsors to celebrate June Dairy Month. Bring the whole family to this agricultural awareness event and see a dairy farm in action! The event will occur rain or shine!

Getting to the event: From St. CloudTake Interstate 94 west to Avon

(Exit 153). Watch for directional signs in Avon.

• At the top of the exit ramp, turn right onto Avon Ave. / County Road 9 and go north. • Turn left onto 1st St. NW / County Road 54 (also known as the Frontage Road).• Follow County Road 54 into Albany. Watch for signs in Alba-ny. Parking will be at the Albany Public School. A free shuttle bus will take you the farm. (There will be NO parking at the farm.)

From the West: Take Interstate 94 east to Albany (Exit 147). Watch for di-rectional signs. • At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn left onto 8th St. and go north. • To avoid road construction in downtown Albany, follow directional signs to parking. Watch for parking signs. Parking will be at the Albany Public School. A FREE shuttle bus will

The Groetsch Family – 2013 Stearns County Breakfast on the Farm hosts are (from left to right) Matthew, Lisa, Jennifer, Katelyn and Steve.

take you the farm. (There will be NO parking at the farm.)

Platinum sponsors include: AgStar Financial Services, American Foods Group/Long Prairie Packing, BASF, Big Gain Inc./Ecker Feed Service, Central Minnesota Credit Union, Centra Sota Cooperative, Freeport State Bank, Leed-stone, Lely USA, Midwest Machinery,

Stearns County American Dairy Asso-ciation, Stearns County Farm Bureau, Stearns Electric Association, Thomsens Greenhouse, and Zoetis.

For more information visit the web-site: www.stearnsfarmbreakfast.com or visit us on Facebook: Stearns County Breakfast on the Farm.

Keep birds healthy, avoid moldy birdseedMoldy birdseed and unclean bird

feeders can make birds sick, the Min-nesota Department of Natural Resources said.

In spring and in hot, humid weather it is common for mold to form on wet birdseed. The mold can cause a fatal avian disease called aspergillosis, which affects the birds’ respiratory systems.

Carrol Henderson, supervisor of the DNR nongame wildlife program, urges people to rake or sweep up any fallen seeds and seed hulls under their feeder to prevent moldy conditions from oc-curring on the ground. “These seeds can also attract meadow voles, house mice or other rodents, and the growth inhibitor in sunflower hulls can cause

problems with grass or flowers near the feeder,” he said.

Salmonella is another disease that affects birds and is associated with un-clean feeders. It is extremely important, Henderson said, to keep a bird feeder clean to minimize the threat of disease.

To clean a feeder, he suggests us-ing a solution of two ounces of bleach

with one gallon of water and scrub the entire surface, or 10 parts water to one part bleach. Always allow the cleaned feeder to dry out in the sun, as the sun-light will help kill bacteria on the feeder. Hummingbird feeders should be cleaned about every week to 10 days during the summer to keep the sugar water from producing mold.

Keep the feed dry by using a hop-per-type feeder or a fly-through feeder and always scrape out old seed that ac-cumulates in the corners. Tray feeders with a screen bottom will allow seeds to dry out from above and below after a rain shower. “Remember not to put out too many seeds at once because if the seeds are several inches thick, they can still become moldy in the center of a feeder with a screen bottom,” Hender-son said.

More information on attracting and feeding birds is available in “Wild about Birds: The DNR Bird Feeding Guide” and “Landscaping for Wildlife.” Both books are for sale at Minnesota’s Bookstore in St. Paul. These books were made possible by the donations to the nongame wildlife fund.


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PERSONAL: Young 60 yr. old man with children seeks woman who loves children for friendship & hopefully more. Call 320-292-4385. 5/30

RUMMAGE SALE(Missions Fundraiser)

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Tired of Dirty Windows?

Turtles now crossing roads to reach nests

The Minnesota Department of Natural Re-sources (DNR) is asking people to leave turtles alone as the turtles cross roads to reach nesting areas.

Each year at this time, many female turtles move from lakes, ponds, wetlands, rivers and streams to nesting areas, where they deposit their eggs in self-excavated nests.

Unfortunately, many nesting areas are sepa-rated from the turtles’ wintering areas by roads they cross as they make their way to nests.

“Many turtles and other species are killed on Minnesota roads each year, especially during the nesting season,” said Carol Hall, DNR her-petologist.

People can help reduce turtle road death in these ways:

• Allow unassisted road crossings. When turtles can safely cross roads unaided due to a lack of oncoming traffic, allow them to do so. Observe from a distance and avoid rapid move-ments. Doing otherwise may cause turtles to change direction, stop, or seek shelter within their shells.

• Avoid excessive handling. Excessive han-dling can disrupt normal behavior. Prolonged examination of turtles should be limited to only one or two turtles of each species.

• Maintain travel direction. Always move turtles in the same direction they were travel-ing when encountered. Turtles should always be moved across roadways in as direct a line as possible.

People who see a turtle or other animal on the road, should slow down, and safely drive around it. Many people want to help turtles cross the road but the best approach is to let the turtle cross on its own. There are nine turtle species in the state, some of which are protected.

For more information on Minnesota turtles: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/reptiles_amphib-ians/turtles/index.html.


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