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JULY 8-10 • 49th Annual Swanville Midsummer Carnival. See ad on page 9. • Holdingford Daze.

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JULY 13 • Relay for Life Annual Spaghetti Sup-per from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Village Café, Grey Eagle.

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By Harvey Mack-ay

I have never met anyone who left his or her job, whether fired or voluntarily, who started his or her own business -- and regretted it. What these people always re-gret is not having done it sooner.

This includes people who eventually failed and had to go back to work for someone else.

Afraid to try something new? Most of us are. But our regrets will invariably be for what we didn’t do rather than for what we did.

So are you ready to be an entrepre-neur? Do you have the right stuff? Be-fore you take the plunge and start your own business, take this test:

Do you need a new idea? It isn’t the quality of the ideas you have that will determine whether you are success-ful, it’s the qualities you bring to those ideas. New ideas are wonderful if you can come up with them. But your best chance of success is working hard, us-ing established values and ideas if nec-essary.

Who are your customers? “Every-one” is the wrong answer. If your con-cept is going to succeed, you have to identify a realistic target audience, big enough to be profitable yet small enough for you to service it thoroughly.

Why should anyone want to buy your product or service? Find an un-met, unanswered need by identifying a market segment that isn’t being served or is being served inadequately. For ex-

ample, take the post office which served everybody, but unprofitably. Then Fe-dEx and UPS jumped in and redefined the industry. They are profitable, while the post office is bleeding red ink.

Who is your competition? If there is a market for your product or service, someone is supplying that market. He may be using another product. Or she may be using a nearly identical prod-uct that you can beat on quality, perfor-mance or service. Either way, the exis-tence of competition is a mixed blessing. It doesn’t really matter how many others are doing something similar. All you have to do is find a way to do it better.

What advantages does your orga-nization have over the competition? Management? People? Product? Ser-vice? Financial strength? Reputation? Recognition? Marketing? One is not enough. Sometimes all are not enough. But you can usually beat better-financed competition with superior customer ad-vantages.

Do you have a business plan? If you haven’t gotten around to that, make one before you do anything else. It serves several very useful purposes. It forces you to think your way through the startup process and your long-range goals. It’s also a document you’ll need if you plan on getting outside financing from anyone except your relatives. If it isn’t persuasive and effective to an in-dependent outside businessperson, that might tell you something about your real chances for success. Your plan should include a situation analysis; objectives; target audiences; mission statement; ob-jective; strategy and tactics; execution; budget; measurement; and time and ac-tion calendar.

What do your banker and lawyer say? Bankers see and evaluate business

plans all day long. That’s their business. They might even have seen one like yours. And while you’re at it, ask if they would lend you money to finance your business. Attorneys can help you avoid pitfalls. They are there to protect you.

What does your mentor say? Find a “tiger,” preferably someone who’s been around the block. Retired professionals are a marvelous resource for this kind of advice. I can’t urge you enough to check out SCORE. They have access to people with every imaginable kind of business experience. They also have the time, patience, skill, wisdom and under-standing to help and sometimes, just to listen. They are invaluable at helping you expand your network of contacts.

Have you done an honest self-sur-vey? Do you really want to do this or are you just trying to escape your own problems? Be brutally honest and make sure the problem is not you. If you’re going to be an entrepreneur, you have to believe in yourself more than you be-lieve in anything else in the world.

What will you do if you fail? Don’t be discouraged if you do fail. Few en-trepreneurs make it the first time they try. Failure teaches you not to fear fail-ure because if you can survive it to fight again, you haven’t failed. You have only heightened your appreciation of success.

Mackay’s Moral: If you’re look-ing for a big opportunity, look for a big challenge.

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

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Tony and Darlene Achmann of Upsala, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house celebration Saturday, July 16 from 1-5 pm. Supper will be served at 4 pm.

This event is hosted by their children and spouses and will be located at the John and Kelly Achmann residence, 2 miles west of Upsala on County Road 19.

Tony and Darlene (Feld) were married July 17, 1971 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in St. Joseph, MN.

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Ken and Helen Heisick

Ken and Helen (Atkinson) Heisick will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a 10 a.m. Mass at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Elmdale on Sunday, July 17th. A private family celebration will follow hosted by the couple’s children and spouses: Steve and Judy, Joan and Jerry Theisen, David, Mike and Mary, Chuck and Darlene, and Doug and Glenda.

Ken and Helen were married July 16, 1951 at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Elmdale, MN.

Thank you to all that attended and helped in any way for the funeral of Allen Towle. Special thanks to Duane and Sheila Towle, Pastor Anna Payne & Brighter Days Family Church, Officer Mark Grinstead, Patton-Schad Funeral Home, Sharon Skroch, Casey Towle, Ed Walker and Luann Stumle.

Betty Towle & FamilyI would like to give a big “thank you” for who ever helped out in any way on

June 4th when Lester fell outside. Also, for all the prayers that we are still getting.Thank you so much.

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Nicholas Hoeschen and Katrina Olmscheid are excited to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding on July 16, 2011.

Katrina is the daughter of Duane and Gail Olmscheid of Melrose. She is a graduate of Melrose High School and Alexandria Technical College. Katrina is currently employed at Freeport State Bank.

Nicholas is the son of Ted and Mary Hoeschen of Freeport. He is a graduate of Melrose High School and St. Cloud Sate University. Nicholas is currently employed at Commutair Airlines.

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Paul F. OttoPaul Frank

Otto, age 56 of Melrose, died Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at his home in Melrose Township, Stearns County, Minnesota.

M e m o r i a l Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, July 5 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose.

Inurnment followed in the parish cemetery. Paul Frank Otto was born November 29,

1954 in Marshall, Minnesota to Raymond and Alice (Zinniel) Otto. He was baptized and attended grade school at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. Paul graduated from Marshall High School in 1973. He attended Vocational Technical Colleges in Pipestone, Willmar and Canby. Paul was a body man, electrician, and bricklayer who worked in various states throughout the country. He purchased a lot from his grandfather and constructed a home on Lake

Sylvia where he has resided for the past 30 years.

He attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose and was a member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers. Paul was an avid hunter and marksman, making several hunting trips to Montana. He also owned several horses and enjoyed horse riding, training, and horse racing.

Survivors include his son, Jacob Otto of Dallas, Texas; brothers and sisters, Greg (Wendy) Otto of Grand Forks, North Dakota, Barb Otto of Stillwater, Bill Otto of Marshall, Sue (Neil) Siverson of Lake Elmo, Mary (Noel) Blais of Sartell, Raymond Otto, Jr. of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Patrick (Tammie) Otto of Louisa, Virginia, and Kristin (Kerry) Schultz of Elk Horn, Nebraska; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Frank and Lucy Zinniel and Christian and Pauline Otto; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Serving as urn bearer was Patrick Siverson. Cross bearer was James Siverson and scripture bearer was Courtney Otto.

Ida BoeckersS e r v i c e s

celebrating the life of Ida Boeckers, age 92, of Albany, were held on Wednesday, July 6 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany. Burial followed in the St Anthony Parish Cemetery. Ida

died Friday, July 1, 2011 at the Albany Area Hospital.

Ida was born December 23, 1918 in Krain Township to Gerhard and Pauline

(Barrutt) Boeckers. Ida was a life long resident of the Albany area. She farmed with her brother on the family farm in rural Albany. She also volunteered in the laundry at the Mother Of Mercy Nursing Home for over eleven years. She was a member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church.

Ida ia survived by sisters-in-law, Anna Boeckers, Molly Boeckers and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Oswald Boeckers, Alois Boeckers, Leander Boeckers, Monica Schwinghammer and infant brother and sister, August Boeckers and Anna Boeckers.

Violetta H. RamacherVioletta H.

“ S c h m o o z i e ” Ramacher, age 87 of Freeport, died Thursday, June 30, 2011 at the Pine Villa Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, July 5 at Sacred

Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Roger Klassen, O.S.B. officiating. Interment followed in the parish cemetery.

Violetta Helen Zwack was born September 8, 1923 in Freeport, Minnesota to Frank and Agnes (Heinen) Zwack. She was united in marriage to Gabriel Ramacher on May 21, 1946 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport. Schmoozie was a loving mother, who enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed quilting, embroidery, and sewing. She was an excellent cook, (the grandkids especially remembering the mashed potatoes/gravy, creamed vegetables, roast beef, with lemon meringue for dessert), who worked for 25 years at Charlie’s Café.

She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport, Christian Mothers, and Schanhaar-Otte VFW Post 7050 Auxiliary in Melrose. Schmoozie loved working on puzzles and playing cards with the folks at the manor, or anyone (especially when she was winning). She was always ready to go out to eat, like Tuesday breakfasts with Rita, during visits with niece Audrey, or a new place with the family.

Survivors include her sons, Jim (Pam) Ramacher of Flemington, Missouri and Gary (Mary) Ramacher of St. Cloud; grandsons, Paul (Michelle) Ramacher of Lake Forest, California, Joe (Jen) Ramacher of Raymore, MO, Nathan Ramacher of St. Cloud, and Nick Ramacher of Boston, MA; great-grandchildren, Anthony and Lexie Ramacher of Lake Forrest, CA; and sister-in-law, Viola (Jim) Beutz of Freeport.

Violetta was preceded in death by her husband, Gabriel “Gib” Ramacher on December 26, 1991; parents; brothers, Roman and Larry Zwack; sisters, Beatrice “Bede” Kortenbusch, Sally Elfering, and Armella Wensman; brothers-in-law, Albert Kortenbusch, Elmer Elfering, and Ralph Wensman; and sisters-in-law, Ann Zwack and Mary Moening Zwack.

Judy BailkaJudy Bialka,

50, of rural Holdingford, died Saturday, July 2, 2011 at her home. Services were held on July 6th, 2011 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Opole with Father Mark Stang and Father Ken Brenny c o n c e l e b r a t i n g .

Interment followed at the parish cemetery.Judy was born on September 7, 1960 in

Little Falls. She graduated from Holdingford High School and attended St. Cloud State University and St. Cloud Technical College where she became a licensed Radiologic Technologist. After working at the St. Cloud Hospital for 7 years she and her husband purchased Pollock’s Feed & Fertilizer from her

parents which they have owned and operated since 1985. Judy sang for many weddings and funerals with her sister Charlene and mother. Her first performance was at age 10. She was also a member of the Midwesterners Band with Charlene. She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Opole where she was a lector and a member of the Christian Mothers. Family was most important to Judy. She also enjoyed reading, sewing, baking and gardening.

Judy is survived by her husband, Brian; three children, Sarah (Scott) Binek, of Holdingford, Samantha (James) Warga, of Holdingford, and Ross Bialka of Holdingford; her parents, LeRoy and Betty Pollock, of Opole; sisters, Charlene Swedziak of Opole and Nancy (Bob) Plante of Opole; brother, Scott Pollock, of Opole; and two granddaughters, Stella Binek and Isabella Warga.

She was preceded in death by her brother Melvin.

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A brilliant, funny and ex-traordinary man named Carroll, recently taught me how to live.

He contacted me after he read a story I wrote, in which I thanked my mom for put-

ting up with all of my shenanigans. We instantly bonded just like father

and daughter. Our connection proved to me that fatherly wisdom and love can always be found, no matter how old we are and no matter how long our own dads have been gone. But only if we take hold of the opportunity when it shows up. Carroll loved being called “my second father,” and I loved thinking of him like that.

Each time he e-mailed me, he capi-talized words for emphasis. “The greatest sin is that of one who does not Appreci-ate.” And, “I believe the Wealth in a per-son is how they treat those around him instead of being centered on the Self.”

Carroll didn’t have hobbies; he had passions. He approached everything, from computer technology to eating or-ange sherbet, with passion. Crazy about ham radio, he ended his e-mails with his call sign W7IML which included fancy symbols on either side.

To Carroll, goldfinches were like diamonds. Tracing ancestry was a blast.

To My Second Dad -By Saralee PerelMusic from the ‘30s. Oh, you name it. His favorite song was “Stardust.” An ac-complished pianist, he would most often play that song in particular, on his piano.

Carroll believed in “hurdles” rather than “problems.” Though having tuber-culosis for 2 years, twice, when he was a kid, was a hurdle, there was an upside. “I prayed I’d live to have a long marriage and two children. The candy striper in the sanatorium became my beautiful bride of now over half a century.” The circle of his dream was complete when he had his two children.

So one day, the subject line of his e-mail read, “Hang Tuff!” He wrote, “Please stand by. Busy, busy.” I replied, “Jammed here too.” Often we didn’t open messages right away. So when I saw another “Hang Tuff!” subject line a few days later, I figured it could wait.

But then, another “Hang Tuff!” e-mail came one day later. I was concerned, so I quickly opened the first unread mes-sage.

“I am Carroll’s daughter. He asked me to let you know he’ll be in the hospi-tal for a week. He’d like it if you called.”

Freaking out with worry and guilt, I scrambled to find the hospital’s number.

While on hold, I opened the second unread message. “My dear father passed away peacefully at the age of 82. You were Dad’s treasured friend and a joy to his heart. Thank you from Dad.”

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in was completely erased because of the lessons that Carroll had taught me.

His daughter shares his wisdom and his writing style. She wrote, “I focus on what Dad taught me. By having tubercu-losis two times, Dad had an Appreciation for life that most people don’t.”

Carroll was very encouraging and supportive of me. I realized with a won-derful heartwarming sense, that if he could have conveyed parting words to me, they would have been, “Hang Tuff!” and in fact . . . that’s what they were.

Now I think to myself, “What would Carroll say in an e-mail to me today?”

He would say, “As it goes for every-one, life will bring you many Hurdles

and Triumphs. My passing is a Hurdle – a Tuff one. When you see a goldfinch, think of me reminding you to Appreciate your life. When you see a star, see me in the Stardust. All I request is that you will not feel Sad that I have gone but Glad I was here. And that you live a life as hap-py as mine. I love you.

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Erika Bullert, daughter of Daniel and Marie Bullert from Avon and Nicole Berscheid, daughter of Tim and Sharon Berscheid from Holdingford.

The Dean’s List honors students who achieve an outstanding scholastic

record during a semester with a grade point average of 3.6 or greater.

Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 6,400 students from 47 states and 32 countries enrolled in un-dergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. For further information on Bethel University, go to www.bethel.edu.


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Cub Scouts from Pack 24 in Upsala enjoyed a wide range of activities at Day Camp in Belle Prairie during the last week of June. Boys tried their hand at archery, fishing, water balloons with sling shots, broomball, and many more fun activities. Photos by Linda Piasecki.


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Governments tend not to solve problems, only to rearrange them. -Ronald Reagan

Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson

T h e r e was still hope throughout the evening of June 30th as members of the Legisla-ture milled about the Capital, wait-ing for word of a breakthrough in negotiations be-tween Governor Dayton and legis-lative leaders. As

the hours ticked by, that hope faded. And shortly after 10 o’clock, the Governor told a packed crowd in his reception room that there was no agreement, and that a shut-down would begin in less than two hours.

His announcement wasn’t the ending that anyone wanted to hear. It meant that, after five months of session and another five weeks of high-level negotiations, an agreement on dealing with the state’s

projected budget deficit for the coming two years was not reached. With no new funding appropriated by the Legislature, the state was forced to partially shut down.

A Ramsey County judge issued a rul-ing last week stating what state services were deemed “essential” and would re-main available. Scheduled payments to local units of government (LGA) will be made in July, in addition to state aid payments to school districts. Also ruled essential were nursing homes, food and health inspections, veterans’ homes, new-born screenings, and WIC programs.

The Department of Labor and Indus-try was also listed as being able to con-tinue construction inspections. However, after checking to get a clarification, I learned it’s a narrow interpretation and pertains only to inspections where im-minent danger or catastrophic situations exist. During the shutdown, there will be no routine electrical, plumbing, elevator or boiler inspections unless authority has already been delegated to a local unit of government. In addition, there will be no state electrical safety inspections for car-nivals, circuses, fairs and festivals.

Many are asking, “Why did it come to this?” It’s about more than simply increas-ing the tax rate on the wealthy, it’s about continuing the unsustainable growth of

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government spending. And if we simply increase taxes today, we will be back in the same situation two years from now. It’s about what Minnesota can afford, to-day, tomorrow, and ten years down the road.

There was general agreement on six of the budget bills, and together they ac-count for over half the total budget. To me it would have made all of this a lot less painful if we could have come together and passed those bills. Shutting down nearly all highway and other construction projects going on in the state is not a good thing. A “lights-on” bill that would have given those involved in the negotiations a few more days to work out a deal was also a possibility.

We will continue working to come up with an agreement to make this shutdown as short as possible.

Rep. Anderson encourages constitu-ents to contact his new office with input regarding any state legislative issue. He can be reached on the web at www.house.mn/13A and via email at [email protected]. To contact Anderson by phone, call (651) 296-4317. Mail can be

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tle Birch Lane, May 25, 28-3/4 in.Crappie: Craig Giddings, Big Swan,

June 22, 9 in.Lrg. Mouth Bass: Darrel Bruder,

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Local Municipality MinutesLand use permits were present-

ed. Swanville P & Z committee find they are within the bounds.

Bernie Wilkens would like to add unto his existing garage a 24’x9’ addition. Tim Grittner made a motion to give Wilkens a land use permit for the addition. Kamps Korner would like to have concrete laid to extend their parking lot. AJ Johnson made a motion to approve the extended parking lot. Jim Moli-tor seconded the motion. All mem-bers voted in favor, motion carried.

Golf carts in the City are be-ginning to be a problem. There are young kids driving the carts too fast with too many riders. The Mayor will check with the City Attorney to see what other city ordinances are and report back at the next council meeting.

Abandon houses were also discussed. Jerry Lundeen was pres-ent who is an owner of one of the houses that is abandoned. Lundeen stated he hasn’t the money to tear it down and the fire dept cannot use it for fire training. The Mayor will check with the City Attorney to see if the City can hire a contractor to have the work done and assess the land owners to repay the bill on their property taxes.

A letter was read from the State Auditor requesting the City to do a voluntary survey with the city resi-dents of 10 performance measures to be evaluated. Swanville would get residents opinions on the effi-ciency in providing services within the community. At this time the council decided to put this survey on hold because of the short notice which was given.

Julie Zupko, from Swanville Insurance, was present to explain to the council about city buildings insured through the League of MN Cities. After Zupko answered ques-tions, Mayor Peterson made a mo-tion to have Swanville Insurance as the agent of record until the time of renewal and then appoint them as the cities insurance agent. Jim Mo-litor seconded the motion. All mem-bers voted in favor, motion carried. Peterson also noted having an agent in the city would be helpful.

The Swanville Lions are re-questing a 3 day 3/2 beer license for the Swanville Mid Summer Carni-val. The Carnival will be held on July 8, 9 &10. Jim Piekarski made a motion to give the Swanville Lions a 3 day 3/2 beer license. Jim Moli-tor seconded the motion all mem-bers voted in favor, motion carried.

The following claims were presented for payment. Members of the Council were furnished with a listing. Jim Piekarski made a mo-tion to approve the claims. Jim Mo-litor seconded the motion. All mem-bers voted in favor, motion carried.

The next monthly meeting will be held July 5, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. There being no further business, a motion was made by Jim Piekarski and seconded by AJ Johnson to ad-journ. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 9:30 pm.

Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer

Swanville CityJune 7, 2011

Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swan-ville Community Center on Tues-day, June 7, 2011. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Peterson, AJ Johnson, Jim Molitor, Jim Piekarski, and Tim Grittner. Also present: Mark Hallen, Dave Havelka, Jerry Lundeen, Julie Zup-ko, Reporter Tina Snell and Brain Zapzalka

Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held May 3, 2011 were read. Tim Grittner made a mo-tion to accept the minutes as read. Jim Piekarski seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

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

Mayor Peterson presented the council with a picture of the pro-posed new city sign. The Mayor stated the First State Bank of Swan-ville will pay for the sign, put up the sign and maintenance on the sign. The bank will update any commu-nity events and advertise businesses for a fee. The banker asks the City to pay for electric and insurance on the sign. Council would like the banker, Bob Holig, to be present at the next council meeting or have a letter of intent to be read by council and have on file.

Dave Havelka was present to discuss the Swanville Townhouses. He stated he does intend to build in the future, but to lay sod now would be too costly. He also feels it’s not just his sand going into the nearby culvert. Council agreed if he keeps the weeds cut and the lot looking neat around the east side of the townhouses on the sand lot that will be good for now.

Mark Hallan, city engineer, was present to give a report on the sidewalks from the water project. The sidewalks have been replaced in different spots around DeGraff Avenue. The Mayor made a mo-tion to close the 2009 water/road project with all liens released which includes giving Tri-City Paving the $10,000.00 retainage. Jim Piekarski seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Mark will have a letter wrote up to send to PFA.

The city plow truck bids were opened. There were 7 bids received. Jim Piekarski made a motion to sell the truck to Bob Doucette for the top bid of $7101.00. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Bids were opened for the city mower. There were 4 bids received. Jim Piekarski made a motion to sell the mower to Mark Kimman for the top bid of $2501.00. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The Mayor asked if the new city truck has the plow attach-ment on yet. Jim Piekarski stated it should be on in the next few weeks.

it cost?”“Cost?” asked the Mexican atten-

dant. “When it’s for our God, we don’t count the cost.”

Oh, that more of us felt that way.Too many of us eat the apple of our

lives, and give God the core. We spend the bread of our income, and give God the crumbs. We employ the meat of our talents, and give God the bone.

But let’s give God our best; remem-bering the words of the Mexican girl, “When it’s for God, we don’t count the cost.”

As an American entered a cathe-dral in Mexico, he was fascinated by a golden statue. He said to an attendant, “This is dazzlingly beautiful. What did

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MON., JULY 11: Fried steak, rosemary roasted potatoes, squash, pears.

TUE., JULY 12: Roasted turkey, whipped potatoes, gravy, cream style corn, chocolate mousse.

WED., JULY 13: Swedish meatballs, parslied potatoes, trip vegetables, frosted cake.

THUR., JULY 14: Lasagna, green beans, lettuce salad, garlic breadstick, rasp-berry parfait.

FRI., JULY 15: Roasted chicken, whipped potatoes, gravy, dilled carrots, din-ner roll, ice cream.

~ The Lighter Side Menu ~MON., JULY 11: Sweet/sour pork, rice,

mandarin oranges, pears.TUE., JULY 12: Stuffed green pepper,

fruit, dinner roll, chocolate mousse.WED., JULY 13: Ham/cheese sub, veg-

etable soup, fruit sauce, frosted cake.

MON., JULY 11: Lasagna, green beans, garlic breadstick, sauce.

TUE., JULY 12: Baked pork ribs, pota-toes, sauerkraut, Starburst cake.

WED., JULY 13: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, broccoli, apple pie.

THUR., JULY 14: Oven fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, carrots, ice cream.

FRI., JULY 15: Chicken salad sand-wich, cucumber salad, fruit, bar.* Bread and skim milk served with each meal.

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THUR., JULY 14: Chicken spinach sal-ad, breadstick, raspberry parfait.

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American Cancer Society celebrates life

Recently the Long Prairie Area Relay For Life held their annual survivor supper. With nearly 50 survivors in attendance it was a great evening, to celebrate life. The event was held at the Long Prairie Coun-try Club who donated their facilities for the evening, and the meal was provided by Geno’s, and committee members, with Bobbi Schroeder, and Sharon Clavin head-ing the group.

Survivors came from all over the county and many of them also brought a care-giver with them. Sev Blenkush this year’s co-chair, welcomed the group to the festivities. Kate Steinbach, with the American Cancer Society was the speaker

for the evening. Each survivor was given a string of beads, and Kate had them playing “heads or tails.”

“We all know that the American Cancer Society is the Official Sponsors of Birthdays,” stated Steinbach, as she started speaking. “But many ask, where does the money go?” Steinbach explained that the money raised is used for research, which in part is used at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, and the University of Min-nesota. “It is also used to run the website, www.cancer.org, along with the 24 hour call center, 1-800-ACS-2345.”

The money raised is also used for many other programs, including the “look good, feel better” program. It is also used to help run the two HOPE lodges in Min-nesota. The HOPE Lodge is a place where cancer patients can stay at when receiving

treatment at either the University of Min-nesota or Mayo Clinics. These are avail-able to cancer patients and their caregiver.

This year’s Relay For Life is set for July 22nd at the Long Prairie - Grey Eagle track, beginning at 5 p.m.

This is the 10th anniversary of the Relay in Long Prairie, and many new and exciting things are being planned by the committee. The speaker this year will be

Sev Blenkush. Sev will share his experi-ences as the first organizer of the local Re-lay, and how throughout the years, he has gone from organizer, to cancer suvivor.

Teams are currently raising money through the sale of luminaria, cook-outs, bake sales, etc. If you or someone you know would like to be part of this year’s event, please call Sev Blenkush at 594-6494 or Debi Clasemann at 732-2581.

June 27, 2011: The Todd County Sheriff’s Office and the Central Minneso-ta Drug and Gang Task Force (CMDGTF) assisted the Staples Police Department in the investigation of a theft from a lo-cal Staples business by use of a fraudulent financial document. Staples Police Offi-cers had located, on a social internet site, a subject who was selling the same items that had been fraudulently purchased. Of-ficers responded in an undercover man-ner to the social ad and arranged for the suspect to meet with an undercover agent from CMDGTF in the city of Waite Park.

One June 29, the agent met with Rich-ard Lee Olson, age 50, of Minneapolis. The agent was able to confirm that the items that Olson was attempting to sell were the items that had been stolen. Ol-son was placed under arrest by members of the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office and the Waite Park Police Department.

Along with the stolen property, agents recovered a large number of fraudulent financial and identification documents. Agents also recovered items stolen in a similar manner from a Morrison County business. Olson was transported to the Stearns County Detention Center and will

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be held pending formal charges. This mat-ter will be forwarded to the Stearns, Todd and Morrison County Attorney’s Offices for formal charges.

Law enforcement agencies involved in this investigation are the Staples Police Department, Todd County Sheriff’s Office, Morrison County Sheriff’s Office, Stearns County Sheriff’s Office, Waite Park Police Department and the CMDGTF.

July 2: At 5:05 p.m. Paul Fruechte was driving on Co. Rd. 104 near Long Lake and lost control of his truck going into the ditch and setting off the air bags. He was wearing his seat belt and was not injured.


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FOR SALE: Dock (6) 10 ft. sections, 60 ft. total with hardware, $100 a sec-tion, Mound Lake. Call Kevin 763-567-8110. 7/14

FOR SALE: Crestliner 16’ fishing/ski boat, 1984 Johnson 70 HP, fair condition, $3,400 or B/O. Call 320-285-4965. 7/21

FOR SALE: 3 br/2 bath mobile home, $1,000, must be moved. Call 320-285-2688, leave message if no answer.

FOR SALE: Apple Imac G5, 2.0, 512 meg, 250 gig HD, wifi, keyboard, mouse, system 10.5. $350. Call 612-597-4499.

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

FOR SALE: 3x3x8’ square grass hay, 4’x5’ rounds, net wrapped, stored inside, also corn and wheat straw, delivery avail-able. Call 320-761-0734. tfn

PERSONAL: Middle aged man, 6 ft., 225, ruggedly handsome seeks attractive lady, 40-55 yrs. for friendship, hopefully more. Call 320-292-4385.

Anything • Any Amount • Any WherePaying Cash

Specializing in Combines, Also Cars & Buses - Will Pick Up

320-285-2645

Wanted Scrap Iron

APARTMENTS FOR RENTIn Albany

1 & 2 Bedroom Call Loreen for Availability!

763-238-0616

WANTED TO BUYStanding Timber: All Species

Specialize in Selective Harvesting.

Baum's Logging • 320-285-3565

We do a nice clean job, all tops are pulled out of woods. We also do clear cuts. Certified by the State of Minnesota.

Townhomes For Rent

2 Bedrooms • No StepsCommunity Room

All Maintenance IncludedAttached Double Car Garage Available

Long Prairie: Terrace Townhome Melrose: Village Townhome East Village Townhome Glenwood: Gables TownhomeSauk Centre: Centre Crossing Townhome Centre Village Townhome Little Falls: Edgewater Townhome Courtyard Townhome Royalton: Platwood Townhome

For Info. Call 320-749-2611

APARTMENTS FOR RENTQuiet 1 & 2 Bedrooms

Oak Grove Living in Meire GroveUnder New Management

& Taking ApplicationsRents at $560 & $650 a MonthAsk about our Senior Discount!

Call Dave at 866-378-4881

GARAGE SALE: 230 Ridge Way, Holdingford (west at Ridge View sign). Friday, July 8 from 8-5.

GARAGE SALE: July 14, 15, 16, multi-family; teen clothing, decorations, pictures, a lot of misc, 116 Main St. Bur-trum.

GARAGE SALE: July 22-23, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Grey Eagle United Methodist Church. Furniture, etc., at Lake Country Storage. Also, Craft, Bake Sale and Lun-cheon on Saturday. 7/21

WANTED TO BUY: Good slaughter cows, big bulls, also lumpjaw, foundered, lame steers, etc. (Pay with green.) Henry Kasper, 320-547-9913. 8/11P

WANTED: Older, broken or unwanted guitars, violins, banjos, or any stringed instrument in any condition. Call 320-420-2625 or 320-363-4260. 7/7

WANTED: Any calendar that has pic-tures on the top for making greeting cards. Call 320-285-2289.

FOR SALE: Weeres 20 ft. pontoon boat, 90 HP Evinrude, very good con-dition, new upholstery, $6,900 or B/O. Call 320-573-2368.

FOR SALE: Round bale grass hay, no rain, $23. Call 320-248-3178.

HELP WANTEDPart Time Cook & Waitress

Nights & Weekends Apply in Person at Shipwrex

or contact Shawn at320-285-4541

HELP WANTEDFull Time Construction Worker

Apply In Person at Arnzen Construction29033 Co Rd 17 in St. Rosa

No Phone Calls Please!

Benefits Include: Health & Life Insurance,

Pension Plan, Vacation Pay

Experience Preferred

HELP WANTEDPart Time Set Up Person

For 6 Spindle Acme 7/16, 9/16 & 1 1/4 Starting pay is $75/hour

Contact Steve at SPB Machining in Burtrum

Cell: (320) 815-1863 orOffice: (320) 285-3565

ON-SITE MANAGERQuiet 15 Unit Bldg in Meire Grove

Cleaning & Resident RelationsPartial Rent on 1 or 2 Br AptCall Dave at 866-378-4881

COUNTRYSIDE STORAGE320-285-7116 Burtrum, MN

Storage Space Available Starting at $35/MonthYou Store It, Lock It

& Keep The Key

30 Pallets of 100 Year Old

“David Pangburn - Sauk Centre” Clay Bricks

Being Auctioned on K-BID.com

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

Community Builders City Wide Garage Sales

Grey Eagle / Burtrum Area

GEM FEST WeekendJuly 23-24

Anyone interested in having a garage sale this weekend and would like to be on the map,

please contact Shelly at 320-285-2256 (Central MN

Credit Union) by July 19th.

Kringen’s Korner - By Jon Kringen, LPGE SuperintendentGovernment shutdown and your school:

This article is being written hours after our Governor and State Legislature failed to reach a compromise and all but essential services have been shutdown in the State of Minnesota. It is possible that when this article is printed, that an agreement has been reached. Howev-er, this week’s article will discuss how a shut-down will impact your local school district.

First and foremost, school will open on time regardless of the length of a shutdown and we will operate as normal as we can. The major variable will be the length of a shut-down; however these are the immediate im-pacts:

1. We will receive some but not all of the state funds that we are scheduled to receive. The courts have ruled that foundation aid must be paid to schools, but not community educa-

tion or special education funding. While this is certainly better than receiving no funding at all, we may need to use our reserves to pay our bills. The State will have to make retroactive payments when a budget deal is reached.

2. The State will not process things such as teacher licenses and it is possible that some staff may not get their licenses renewed in a timely fashion.

3. Technical services from the Depart-ment of Education will not be available. While this may not seem important, we are currently waiting on answers to questions submitted in June as we work to fill an open position on our staff.

The most disappointing part of this shut-down is that our government knew on the first day of the legislative session that job number one was to develop a budget and now, over six months later, we are playing political games rather than governing. This did not need to happen.


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Outdoor Folk Mass - Sing Along Starting at 7 p.m.

Living Well with Chronic Conditions WorkshopTuesday Evenings: August 16 - September 20

from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at the Holdingford City CenterThis is a 6 week workshop designed for anyone

with a long term condition and their caregivers. Do You have: Arthritis, Chronic Pain, Heart Disease or Stroke, Asthma or Lung Disease, Diabetes, Depression, Parkinson’s or Cancer, or any other, condition?

You will learn how to successfully manage your symptoms, reduce frustration, gain confidence, fight tiredness, breathe better,

reduce stress and anxiety, support others and find support and friendship.We appreciate a Free Will donation for the Class;

suggested donation for the book and relaxation CD of $10. For more information call

Helping Hands Outreach; 320-746-9960This workshop is open to all ages.

Dumpster RolloffsNow Available!

Great for Remodeling JobsExcellent for Demolition Jobs & Shingles

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

Opatz Metals, Inc.Gary & Jordy Opatz, Owners

120 Washington West PO Box 151 Holdingford, MN 56340

Phone: 320-746-2819Toll Free: 800-510-2819 www.opatzmetalsinc.com

Recycle Today for a Better Tomorrow

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