Hometown News May 10, 2012

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• Hometown News • Thursday, May 10, 2012

Upcoming Events

If you have an upcoming event or meeting, please let us know by email: [email protected] or call 320-285-2323.

MAY 10 • Hovlands’ Peace Corps, Jordan, pre-sentationn at 7 p.m. at Gethsemane Luther-an, Upsala.

MAY 12 • Memorial Day Planning Meeting at 8 a.m. at the Village Cafe, Grey Eagle. • Annual meeting of the Moses Dane Cemetery Association at 1:30 p.m. at the Burtrum Community Center. • Grey Eagle United Methodist Church Annual Dad’s Belgian Waffle Supper from 4:30-7 p.m., Grey Eagle. See ad on page 3. MAY 13 • Mother’s Day Brunch from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Upsala. See ad on page 4.

MAY 16 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Monthly Membership Meeting at 12:30 p.m. at the center. • Freeport Community Center Chicken Fry from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Freeport Com-munity Center. See ad on page 9. • GEM Fest 2012 Ideas & Input Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Grey Eagle Library.

MAY 18 • 4th Annual Grey Eagle/Burtrum Lions Club Community Appreciation Picnic from 4-8 p.m. at the Grey Eagle Fire Hall. See ad on page 9.

MAY 19 • Burnhamville Township Clean Up Day from 9-11 a.m. at the Lions Park, Burtrum. See ad on page 9. • Gethsemane Lutheran Church Youth Group Pig Roast & Silent Auction from 4-8 p.m. at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Up-sala. See ad on page 4.

MAY 23 • Upsala Ballpark Association Spaghetti Dinner from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Upsala School.

MAY 27 • Grey Eagle/Swanville Knights of Co-lumbus Council Sausage & Egg Breakfast from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at St Josephs Church Hall, Grey Eagle.

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 sunny. High: 68 Low: 44

Partly cloudy. High: 67 Low: 41

Temperatures Date High Low 5/2 75 53 5/3 72 51 5/4 61 48 5/5 56 46 5/6 59 47 5/7 60 46 5/8 59 46

Friday

Thunderstorms. High: 63 Low: 39

If you knew two little words that could im-prove your sales, you’d use them, wouldn’t you?

When you see your custom-er has some reser-vations, it makes sense to get the issues out in the open, doesn’t it?

And after the ink is dry on the deal, you should make every effort to make sure your customer is satisfied, shouldn’t you?

So why all the questions? They il-lustrate a simple technique - sales tie-downs - that can help you improve your sales. By getting your customers to agree with you in small steps along the way, you have a better chance of reach-ing agreement when it’s time to do busi-ness.

The salespeople who effectively use tie-downs are more successful. The ones who don’t aren’t nearly as successful. It’s that simple.

So what exactly are sales tie-downs?They are short phrases that can be

added to statements to turn them into questions that get your prospective cus-tomer to start saying yes long before you go for the close. You ask these little questions throughout your sales presen-tation to engage your customer and get them used to saying yes. Psychological-ly, they will then be more likely to say yes when you ask for the sale.

John Eliason, CEO of First Finan-cial Merchant Services, a credit-card

processing firm in Minneapolis, gives the analogy of Gulliver’s travels. When Gulliver goes to the land of little people and falls asleep, he wakes up and is tied down to the ground. Gulliver is the sale and all these ropes are the tie-downs. John says, “If there were only one or two ropes they would not be strong enough to tie down Gulliver.”

Too often, sales reps just regurgi-tate their presentations and expect that strategy to work. It doesn’t. People tune them out because they aren’t engaged in the process. The remedy is to ask little questions along the way, and monitor the feedback. Doesn’t that make sense?

You know what I mean? Are you following me? These are tie-downs. End statements with questions like: Wouldn’t you agree? Is that right? This simple technique serves to tie a statement down.

Tie-down questions can be as sim-ple as:

• Aren’t they? • Can’t you? • Isn’t it? • Shouldn’t it? • Won’t they?Perhaps you have been using these

questions with your customers all along and didn’t know there was a name for this technique.

Tie-downs have to become a natu-ral part of your conversation before you can use them in your sales presentations. Be aware of your tone so the questions don’t sound threatening or argumenta-tive. Learning how to use tie-downs effectively takes rehearsal. Practice tie-downs on your spouse or friends. Have some fun using them in role-playing exercises with other sales professionals.

That will help you develop a rhythm that will include enough, but not too many tie-down questions.

Unfortunately many people in sales don’t ask these little tie-down questions and lose their customers at some point during their presentations. Give your customer a chance to respond and ask questions of you. Pay close attention to their reactions, because that will lead you to your next tie-down.

There’s another benefit to tie-downs as well. They keep you in control and confirm that your customers understand what you are saying during your sales

Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

Tie-downs are critical to sales -By Harvey Mackay

Hometown News • Thursday, May 10, 2012 •

presentation, and that it’s okay to con-tinue. Are you with me?

Most often, sales people use tie-downs at the end of sentences, but they can be used at the beginning of a sen-tence as well. For example, if you are selling an alarm system you might ask: Isn’t it important for your family to have peace of mind? Can you see how this will provide safety?

A lot of sales are based on price, so you want customers to agree that sav-ings are important. You might ask: Sav-ing money is important to you, isn’t it? If I could show you ways to save, is that important to you?

Another benefit of using sales tie-downs it that you don’t need a big close, as many sales reps believe. You risk losing your customer when you save all the good stuff for the end. Keep the customer actively involved throughout your presentation and watch your results improve.

Harvey Mackay continued from page 2Now let me ask you again, if you

knew two little words that could improve your sales, you’d use them, wouldn’t you?

I think you know the answer.Mackay’s Moral: Use sales tie-

downs to lasso more customers.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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Card of Thanks

Thank you to all my wonderful friends & family for celebrating my 90th birth-day with me, all the cards, gifts and shared memories really made the day special.

Special thank you to my kids and grandkids for putting this all together. I am truly blessed.

Lawrence Ehrenberg

Birth Announcements

Chris, Owner

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Hours: Mon.-Sat.: 8 am.-5:30 pm. Sun.: 8 am-12 Noon

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Memorial Day Flowers also Available!

Check out our “Gluten Free” Cupboard It has items such as Betty Crocker Brownie Mix, Bread Mixes, Pasta,

Flour & More!If you have a request for a special

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Hot House Tomatoes 89¢ lb. Russet Potatoes 5 lb. $1.99

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Parson Lemon Ammonia 28 oz. $1.59

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Meow Mix Cat Food 3.5 lb. $5.49

Val Choice Styrofoam Plates 8 7/8” 40 ct. $1.59

Dad’s Belgian Waffles

Sponsored by the Grey Eagle United Methodist Church

Advanced tickets available at: Central Minnesota Credit Union, Update Building Supplies, The Junction, and Grey Eagle United Methodist Church Members.

Advance: $7.50 • At the Door: $8.00 • Children Under 5 Eat Free

Saturday, May 12, 2012 • 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.At the Grey Eagle United Methodist Church

All You Can Eat!! Carry-outs Available

Serving Waffles, Sausages, Flavored Syrups and Beverage30422 County Road 2 • 2 Miles south of Grey Eagle

The Upsala Parents’ Communication Network (PCN) would like to sincerely thank the businesses and individuals who contributed to the April 21, 2012 “Olym-pics” Post Prom Party in Upsala. We could not have the party without the support. We would also like to thank all the parents who helped to make it a success.

Thank you to the students who came and enjoyed the evening. We look forward to the 27th annual party in 2013.

The 2012 Post Prom Committee

Dustin and Angela Hollermann of Upsala are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Nora Ella Hollermann, burn April 29, 2012 at 10:09 p.m. at CentraCare Health Sys-tem-Long Prairie.

Nora weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces.Nora is welcomed home by her brother Tucker and sister

Josie Hollermann.Grandparents are Don and Cindy Vogt of Little Falls and

Theresa Hollermann of Little Falls. Great grandparents are Marcella Gondringer of Albany and George and Helen Vogt of Little Falls.

Nora Ella Hollermann

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Mon.-Sat.: 6 am-2 pm Sunday: 6 am-1 pm

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Kerzman Construction Co.Building • Remodeling • Additions

Windows • Siding • Roofing

Jeremy: 320-250-7785 Larry: 320-285-7595

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Obituary Sally A. Klemmer

Sally A. Klemmer, age 95 of St. Cloud, died Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at the St. Benedict’s Senior Community Nursing Home in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 1 p.m.

Friday, May 11 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Michael Naughton, O.S.B. officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the mass at the Seven Dolors Gathering Area in Albany.

Sally Ann Klemmer was born May 24, 1916 in Albany, Minnesota to Peter and Theresia (Kalla) Klemmer. She graduated from Albany High School and the St. Cloud Business College. Sally worked at Prudential Insurance as an office manager for many years until her retirement. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Cloud and the Daughters of Isabella. Sally enjoyed golfing, bowling, traveling, and exercising on a stationary bike.

Survivors include her many nieces and nephews.

Sally was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Marcy Griffin, Loretta Harlander, Mary Klemmer, Florence Klemmer, and Dorothy Gysberg; and brothers, John Klemmer, Peter Klemmer, Sylvester Klemmer, Joseph Klemmer, and Norbert Klemmer.

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Mother's Day May 13

10:30 am - 2:00 pm

4 Meat Buffet $9.50

Flowers for Mom!Children’s prices available.

Reservations for groups of 10 or more appreciated.

May 12 & 13: 5 - 8 pmSteak & Lobster $21.99

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BURTRUM LiquorMon.-Thurs. 11 am to 11 pm

Fri.-Sat. 11 am-1 am 320-285-2196

On/Off Sale • Cashless ATM • Pull Tabs • Lottery

• Angus Cheeseburgers• Philly Cheese Steak & Rib Sandwiches

Friday Specials

Includes Choice of Potato, Soup or Salad

• Fish (All You Can Eat) $6.50• 21 Shrimp................. $5.50• Grilled Shrimp........... $9.95• 12 oz. Ribeye............. $8.95

Memorial Day Breakfast Specials

Serving 9-11 AM

Sun. - Tues.: 6:30 am - 2:00 pmWed. - Fri.: 6:30 am - 8:00 pm

Sat.: 6:30 am - 4:00 pm

320-547-0050 302 Degraff, Swanville May 13

Mother’s Day Buffet

Serving from:9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Featuring: Breakfast Items, Chicken

Ribs, Meatballs & HamWith all the trimmings

& Dessert

$10.95

Mother’s Day Brunch

Sunday, May 13 • 9 AM-1 PMSt. Mary’s Church, Upsala

Adults $6.50, Ages 5-12: $4.00; 4 & Under Free

Menu: Homemade French Toast, Homemade Haluski, Eggs, Sausage,

Fritter Bread, Hash Browns & Fresh Fruit- Everyone Welcome -

Senior Dining Menus: May 14 - 18Albany

Grey Eagle & Upsala

MON., MAY 14: Hot pork sand-wich, roasted potatoes, squash pears.

TUE., MAY 15: Roast turkey, whipped potatoes, gravy, green beans, frosted cake.

WED., MAY 16: Hamburger stro-ganoff, egg noodles, carrots, romaine salad, brownie.

THUR., MAY 17: Breaded fish, po-tatoes, coleslaw, corn bread, dessert.

FRI., MAY 18: Breaded chicken, potato salad, vegetable salad, pudding.

~ The Lighter Side Menu ~MON., MAY 14: Tacos w/meat/

cheese/lettuce/tomato/onion, Mexican rice, pears.

TUE., MAY 15: Sausage egg bake, fruit, muffin, frosted cake.

WED., MAY 16: Orange chicken rice bowl w/vegetables, fruit sauce, brownie.

THUR., MAY 7: Chicken penne

MON., MAY 14: Pepper steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, mixed vegeta-bles, cookie.

TUE., MAY 15: Baked fish, parsley potatoes, coleslaw, bar.

WED., MAY 16: Pork roast mashed potatoes, gravy, carrots, cake.

THUR., MAY 17: 3 bean casserole, fruit salad, ice cream.

FRI., MAY 18: Hamburger, bun, baked beans, potato salad, bar.* Bread and skim milk served with each meal.Grey Eagle Dining Site: 320-285-4481

Upsala Dining Site: 320-573-4435

pasta salad, beef vegetable soup, fruit, dessert.

FRI., MAY 18: Veggie sub, Navy bean soup, fruit, pudding.* Bread and skim milk served with each meal.

Albany: 320-845-4070

Gethsemane Lutheran Church Youth Group will be hosting a Pig Roast and Silent Auction on Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 4 to 8 p.m. outdoors at Geth-semane Lutheran Church in Upsala.

They will be serving roasted pork, potato salad, baked beans, cole slaw, corn bread and bars.

Special this year will be the appear-ance of the Knudtson Family Singers “Audience of One” which feature very talented singers and musicians.

Silent Auction begins Sunday, May 13, 2012, bidding continues during Gethsemane office hours through Satur-day, May 19, 2012. Winners will be an-nounced during church service on Sun-day. If you would like to donate items, please call Mitch Jorgenson at 320-248-

Gethsemane Youth Group to sponsor Pig Roast and Silent Auction May 19th

9478.Proceeds go towards their 2012

NEMN Synod Journey and ELCA Tri-Annual Youth Gathering and also the youth group fund.

Hours: Tues. - Fri:

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Happy Mother’s

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Upsala Farm Store Inc.320-573-2216

211 S. Main St., Upsala

Mon.-Sat. 8-6; Sun. 9-2

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By Mr. Vern Capelle, Dean of Students The Upsala Elementary School Title

I Advisory Council will meet on Mon-day, May 14 at 3:15 p.m. in the Elemen-tary Workroom.

Upsala Elementary School Title I Advisory Council Meeting May 14

Any interested parents are encour-aged to attend the meeting concerning our Title I Program. Come to voice your questions, concerns, and suggestions.

More than 140 Century Farms to be honoredHistoric Program Celebrates Minnesota Agriculture and Family Farms

The Minnesota State Fair and the Minnesota Farm Bureau recognize 144 Minnesota farms as 2012 Century Farms. Qualifying farms have been in continuous family ownership for at least 100 years and are 50 acres or more. Cen-tury Farm families receive a commemo-rative sign, as well as a certificate signed by the State Fair and Minnesota Farm Bureau presidents and Governor Day-ton. Since the program began in 1976,

over 9,100 Minnesota farms have been recognized as Century Farms.

Two local farms from our area are from Stearns County, both of Albany: the Bredeck Farm, 1911; and Jesse & Lucy Hagemeier, 1908.


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THURSDAY: Create Your Own STIR FRY or PASTA $8.49

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Saturday: Prime Rib Special (5pm-until gone)8oz. $11.99 - 12oz. $14.99 - 16oz. $17.99 Includes Salad Bar

Mother’s Day Brunch • 9AM-2PMNew York Strip, Broasted Chicken, Dessert Table Sunday Liver Night & $2 Burger Night

Tuesday: Broasted Chicken Buffet $7.99 Wednesday: Jumbo Taco - Beef, Chicken or Fish $6.49

HAPPY HOUR: Tues.-Thurs. 3-5 PM Try Your Luck- Open a Happy Hour Ticket to

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Saturday, May 12

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Fri., May 11: Hot Beef Sandwich Sat., May 12: Ladies: Oriental Chicken Breast Salad Men: Cordon Blue BurgerSun., May 13: Bar Opens at Noon; Kitchen at 3 PM 1/4 Chicken, Pork Chop, Steak & ShrimpMon., May 14: Chicken AlfredoTues., May 15: Sub SandwichWed., May 16: Turkey DinnerThur., May 17: BBQ Ribs

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Noon Lunch Specials

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Live Music 9 pm - 1 amEvery Saturday Night!

May 12: “Two Dog Night”May 19: “ShakeTown”

Happy Hour: Mon. - Fri.: 5 - 7 pm

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Tuesday’sBurger Night

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Fishing connected me to nature, can help nurture your kids, tooBy Tom Landwehr, Commissioner, Min-nesota Department of Natural Resources

As I reflect on things that have shaped who I am, I realize that it is many things and many people, but also that fishing played a major role.

I was fortunate my dad, an avid fish-erman, exposed me to fishing at a very young age. I still remember dragging a plastic grasshopper along the canoe as he paddled the St. Croix some 50 years ago. I remember summers spent fish-ing White Bear Lake, near where my cousins lived, and using snails to catch cookie-sized sunfish. And I remember many weekends with extended family at Bayport or some metro lake where we’d wade in shallow water to entice other fish.

Dad died when I was very young, and mom did her best to raise six young-sters to become responsible adults. Even with her stern hand, there were plenty of avenues for a city kid to go astray. It was easier to be delinquent than not. I still wonder how I survived my more “irre-sponsible” years.

I know, however, that fishing con-nected me with nature and the web of

life. Fishing allowed me - at least for short periods of time - to see and explore a world outside the urban core and con-nect with friends in wholesome endeav-ors. That was a good thing. I also en-joyed eating the fish I caught - and still do today -- and eventually became inter-ested in hunting during my adolescence.

Ultimately, a passion for fishing and hunting led me to college degrees and a career in wildlife management. It is true to say those childhood experiences pro-foundly shaped my life.

So as I look to the Minnesota fishing opener, and as I take my own kids and the kids of others out to enjoy that day, I realize it is more than just fun on the water. Kids are easily hooked on fish-ing, especially when it is done at their pace. Fostering and nurturing a passion for fishing can give kids skills that shape their lives in remarkable and unpredict-able ways.

A love of fishing gets kids outdoors, builds confidence through learning, and teaches them empathy for the natural world. It provides a lifelong activity and connections with many friends over the years. It lets young people see nature’s

beauty and envision their role in keeping it intact.

So, as you look forward to the fish-ing season, I encourage you to find a child and get a fishing rod in his or her hand.

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life in unknowable but positive direc-tions. So do it for them and yourself.

As of Monday, May 7, burning re-strictions were removed from the fol-lowing counties: Aitkin, Becker, Carl-ton, southern Cass (south of Highway 200), Crow Wing, Hubbard, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Pine (except for the St. Croix Valley blow-down area) Todd and Wadena.

Although the state burning restric-tions are lifted in these counties; local areas, counties or municipalities may have specific regulations or restrictions that affect burning operations.

People should check with local au-thorities before burning.

The DNR is lifting restrictions in areas where green-up of the fine fuels is occurring and wildfire conditions are easing. Although lawns are green, out-lying areas such as fields and swamps are still brown because of tall, dry, dead vegetation.

Because fire danger can change quickly, the DNR’s electronic permit system may deny permit activations

DNR lifted burning restrictions May 7 for several more Minnesota counties

in selected counties when daily condi-tions warrant. This could occur on a dry, windy day where fires could start easily and burn quickly. Check the fire restric-tions page on the DNR website at www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerat-ing_restrictions.html for information on daily changes to burn permits.

The DNR advises anyone conduct-ing burning to keep burn piles small, have a water supply nearby and stay with the fire until it is completely out. If a fire escapes, the homeowner is responsible for the damage and suppression costs.

Burning permits are available through state and federal forestry of-fices, from local fire wardens, or online by paying a $5 fee per calendar year. All permits need to be activated with a phone call to the electronic burning per-mit system on the day of the burn. See webapps1.dnr.state.mn.us/burning_per-mits/.


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Sunday, May 20th Word of Life Church in Upsala will be hosting an Open House from 2-4 p.m. for Pastor Jon Benson and his family. After 16 years serving as the pastor of Word of Life Church, Pastor Benson has accepted a call to serve as the Pastor at Trinity Free Lutheran Church in Janesville, WI.

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Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson

By the time you read this, the vote on a Viking stadium proposal will probably have been taken. The schedule had the House taking up the measure during the after-noon of May 7th, with the Senate doing so later that same day. If, and

I repeat if, the measure passes in both bodies, a conference committee would take a day to rectify differences between the two bills and then return the confer-ence report back to both houses for a fi-nal up-or-down vote. At that point, again if the measure passes in both chambers, it would be off to the governor for what would appear to be his certain signature.

The deluge of e-mails and the out-pouring of support for the stadium pro-posal over the past weekend have been nothing short of amazing. I would esti-mate receiving between six and seven

hundred messages, with my unofficial count running about 10-to-1 in favor of building the stadium. I spent several hours answering messages from con-stituents, but the inbox number on my computer kept going up despite erasing messages after they had been read! One veteran lawmaker, who’s been around longer than I, said the stadium vote would be the most visible one taken in the ten years that he’s served in the legislature.

I am a stadium supporter and was part of the bipartisan working group that met earlier this past winter and came up with the basic outline of the bill. I am also a co-author of the bill to be voted on this week. If approved, this facility will be much more than just a Vikings stadium. The NFL team will play ten games a year there, with the remaining days available for other activities, such as high school and college games and tournaments, con-certs, NCAA events, and monster truck events.

The tax bill vetoed last week by Gov. Dayton contained a provision giving 18 small towns in Minnesota a reprieve in getting their annual financial report in to the state without losing up to one-half of their annual LGA payment. Due to a va-riety of reasons, these towns missed the

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What a difference a week can make! What had been a dry spring has become one of hoping for warmer weather and sunshine. The area around Freeport and Albany was especially hard hit on May 1st with heavy rain and hail. Then, during the night of May 5th, areas to the south received copious amounts of rain. Up to four inches around Litchfield and over three inches at Hastings have left water standing in suddenly-saturated fields.

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City wide cleanup day is set for April 28, 2012 from 9:00am-11:00am. Council members are asked to help with this project.

Mark Hallen, city engineer, was present to discuss with coun-cil the IUP letter that will be sent to MN Public Facilities Authority. The project will include water lines on Rhoda Avenue, and 2, 3, and 5 streets and resurface same streets.

Equalization meeting is set for Tuesday, April 17, 2012.

Land use permit was requested by Red’s Irish Pub. An entrance door to the patio would like to be added. Jim Piekarski made a mo-tion to give a land use permit to the Pub to add on a 6’ x 6’ entrance to the patio. AJ Johnson seconded the motion. All members voted in fa-vor, Tim Grittner abstained, motion carried.

The mayor presented council with a copy of the Astech street sweeping agreement. Tim Grittner made a motion to sign the Astech agreement. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The Mayor presented council with the FEMA Funding Agree-ment. After discussion, council de-cided to have the Mayor sign the agreement.

There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house for the library and new city office on April 25, 2012 from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m.

The $10,000.00 refund from the USDA loan was discussed. It was decided it will go back into the Lions account.

The Mayor presented a wel-come pamphlet she typed up to give

Swanville CityApril 3, 2012

Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swan-ville Senior Center on Tuesday, April 3, 2012. The meeting was called to order at 7:30p.m.with the following members present: Sandy Peterson, Jim Molitor, Jim Piekar-ski, AJ Johnson, and Tim Grittner. Also present: Trisha Holig, Brian Allen, Mark Hallen, Reporter Liz Verley and Brain Zapzalka.

Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held March 6, 2012 were read. Jim Molitor made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Jim Piekarski 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 Jim Piekarski to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Trish Holig, representing Ini-tiative Foundation, presented the council with a plaque in apprecia-tion for the contribution given by the city.

Council was presented with a liquor license application from Brian and Kelly Allen who will be purchasing Shooter’s Pub on April 30, 2012. The Allen’s will be renaming the bar to Red’s Irish Pub. After discussion, AJ Johnson made a motion to accept the liquor license application with renew in one year and the same fees, Off Sale $100.00, On Sale $1750.00, and Sunday Lic $150.00. Also the 2:00am closing was approved. Jim Piekarski seconded the motion. All members voted in favor. Tim Grittner abstained. Motion carried.

to new residents. It will include a voter registration application, a list of community services and city fees schedule.

The city auditor needs the council’s approval to move $16,000.00 from the general fund into the water/road project. After discussion, council gave the clerk approval to notify the auditor.

A motion is need to have a capitalization policy to depreciate larger items. After discussion, Jim Piekarski made a motion to have a capitalization policy of $10,000.00 per item. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in fa-vor, motion carried.

The maintenance man stated there are a lot of unlicensed junk cars around the city. Council asked to have a list by next council meet-ing.

The treatment plant needs to have gears replaced. Council agreed this needs to be fixed soon. Brian will schedule this repair for the first week in June.

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

The next monthly meeting will be held May 8, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.

There being no further busi-ness, a motion was made by AJ Johnson and seconded by Jim Piek-arski to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 9:35 p.m.

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The new Senate District 9 boundaries include the four counties of Cass, Mor-rison, Todd, and Wadena. On Saturday, May 5, the Delegates from their respec-tive counties held their endorsing conven-tion in Staples at the Town’s Edge Res-taurant. The current State Senate District 12 is held by MN Senator Paul Gazelka. He was unanimously endorsed as the new District 9 Senate Candidate. House Dis-trict 9A endorsed Mark Anderson for Rep-resentative on the Republican ticket.

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the votes. Neither candidate had the lead after the first ballot. Therefore, voting continued until five balloting sessions re-vealed the trend was moving toward Ron Kresha. At that time, Norm Siekman, gra-ciously turned the endorsement over to Ron Kresha. Norm pledged his support to Ron Kresha, saying, “I will do all I can to make sure we win this fall to retain the Republican majority in the House and Senate.”

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The price of Minnesota hunting and fishing licenses will increase in March 2013 for the first time in 12 years, the Min-nesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said.

On Thursday, May 3, Gov. Mark Day-ton signed a House- and Senate-approved bill that, among other things, raises the cost of an annual resident fishing license from $17 to $22 and a resident deer hunting li-cense from $26 to $30. Most resident youth hunting and fishing licenses will be $5 or free. Youth under 16 do not need a fishing or small game hunting license.

License fee increases were widely sup-ported by hunting, fishing and conservation organizations. The last general license fee increase was approved in 2000 and imple-mented in 2001.

“This action was critical to maintain-ing the world class fishing and hunting that Minnesota enjoys,” said DNR Com-missioner Tom Landwehr. “I appreciate all the efforts of the organized groups and the individual hunters, anglers, trappers and others who supported new license prices. I also thank the Legislature for its bipartisan leadership and support on this important conservation initiative.”

Enacting the license fee bill maintains the solvency of the state’s Game and Fish Fund for the remainder of this biennium, which ends June 30, 2013. New revenue will begin to come into the game and fish fund in March 2013. The DNR estimates the fees will generate about $5 million in fiscal 2013 and approximately $10 million per year in following years.

“The fishing and hunting community has spoken that they are willing to pay for good conservation,” said Landwehr. “We will put these dollars to their highest and best use for game and fish management and enforcement. That means providing the re-

Governor signs license fee increase billsults that hunters, anglers and the conser-vation community are asking for.”

Landwehr said specific uses of new license fee revenues will be proposed in the months ahead as the agency develops a biennial budget proposal that the governor will submit to the Legislature in January 2013.

Other new AIS laws will be instituted July 1, 2012, as a result of the new legisla-tion:

• Civil penalties for violating the state’s AIS laws will double. Fines that currently range from $50 to $250 will in-crease to $100 to $500, depending on the type of violation. For example, failure to remove a drain plug while transporting a watercraft will mean a $100 fine, instead of a $50 penalty. The fine for unlawfully pos-sessing and transporting prohibited aquatic invasive species will increase from $250 to $500.

• Boat lifts, docks, swim rafts and other water-related equipment (except boats and other watercraft) that are removed from any water body may not be placed in another water body for at least 21 days. The drying out period is designed to kill any AIS that might be attached to the equipment that are high risk and difficult to clean. Two zebra mussel introductions occurred last year as a result of water equipment being sold and moved from one water body to another.

• Boat clubs, yacht clubs, marinas and other similar organizations are now consid-ered lake-service providers, requiring per-mits for the clubs and staff working there to take AIS certification training.

• Portable bait containers used while fishing through the ice do not need to be drained before leaving a water body, unless the water body has been declared to have viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS), a vi-rus that is deadly to fish.

No one should feel left out when talk turns - as it does this time of year - to plans for the big Minnesota fishing opener.

Any state resident who wants to par-ticipate in that annual rite of spring can now do so easily and for free at most Minnesota state parks and recreation ar-eas.

Minnesota residents no longer need a license when shore-fishing at most lakes within Minnesota state parks. A change in state law, which went into effect in July 2009, made the free fishing possible. Other rules and regulations apply, such as the legal limit of fish that can be caught. Details, including a map showing where

to find the free fishing opportunities, can be found online atmndnr.gov (http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/fishing.html).

In addition to stock-ing Minnesota lakes and streams with fish, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) also stocks parks with fishing kits that visitors can bor-row for free. The fish-ing kits, which include a pole and tackle, are now available at 30 state parks. Check out the list of where to find free loaner equipment (also including GPS units, binoculars and

Minnesota state parks offer a fishing opener for everyoneNo license, no equipment, no experience necessary

bird guides, and activities for kids) at mndnr.gov (http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/loaner.html).

For those who lack experience or want to improve their fishing skills, Min-nesota state parks provide free I Can Fish! programs throughout the spring and summer. These hands-on learning oppor-tunities cover fish identification, casting, knot-tying and more. Fishing gear is pro-vided for use during the programs. Fish-ing licenses are not required. Experienced

anglers demonstrate skills and then give participants plenty of time to practice. Check the online calendar at www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/can_fish.htmlfor a complete schedule.

For tips on fishing with families and a list of 10 parks with especially good fishing opportunities, visit mndnr.gov or call the DNR Information Center, 651-296-6157 or toll-free 888-646-6367 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.


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MOVING GARAGE SALE: May 11th 8-6 pm, May 12th 8-3pm; tools, washer/dryer, girls clothing infant to 3 years, lots more! 28733 Cty Rd 17 Freeport.

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GREY EAGLEGARAGE SALE: Fishing opener week-end 9 am-4 pm, Friday, Saturday. New house doors, red neck lawn mower, home crafts, Grey Eagle.

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Classified Ads FOR SALE: 1974 Ercoa 24 ft. pontoon boat, 35 hp Johnson, new canopy, rear bench, $1,800. Call 320-573-9200, evenings.

FOR SALE: 1997 Chevy 1500 Silverado ext. cab, 135K, very clean, great shape, new battery, one owner. Call 320-256-7100 or 320-285-2444.

FOR SALE: GMC 2000 cargo van, runs good, good rubber, tune-up, new battery Fall 2011, $2,250. Call John 320-836-2386.

FOR SALE: 1962 14’ Starcraft aluminum boat, very good condition, trailer, 3 hp. Johnson motor, oars, anchor, $650. Call 320-356-7725.

FOR SALE: 125 Gehl grinder/mixer, ex. cond. Call for info. Grey Eagle 320-815-8922.

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

RENTLAKE HOME FOR RENT: In Grey Eagle on 3 acres. Minimum 6 month con-tract. Fully furnished. Serious inquiries only. 320-285-7786. BP5/17B

HOME FOR RENT: Big Birch Lake, 2 br., 36 ft. deck, dock & boat lift, $800/per week. Call 651-485-8888. 5/24P

FOR RENT: Seasonal cabin on East side of Big Birch Lake, 1 bedroom, $700 week or $2,500 month. Call 952-953-4568. 5/24P

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RUMMAGE/BAKE SALE: May 11-12: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Hot beef sandwiches, etc. Saturday only. St. John’s Lutheran Church, Grey Eagle.

UPSALAMULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE: May 10: 4-8; May 11: 9-7; May 12: 7-1. 3 mi. E of Upsala, Hwy. 238.

SALE: Households, tools; May 16-17, 8-8, 2 mi W of Upsala Co Rd 19, 1/2mi S on 20th.

GARAGE SALE: May 18 8-7, May 19 8-2. Household, tools, Children’s clothes, stroller, 2933 50th Ave, ¾ mile east of Upsala School.

WANTED TO BUY: Good slaughter cows, big bulls, also lumpjaw, foundered, lame steers, etc. (Pay with green.) Henry Kasper, 320-547-9913, cell 320-360-9913. 5/17P

WANTED: Ideas and input for GEM Fest 2012, meet at Grey Eagle Library at 7:30 pm May 16th.

WANTED TO BUY: Paddle boat with bench seat. Call 320-285-4495. 5/17

WANTED: Wooden water skis to decorate with. Call 320-763-6580, if no answer leave a message.

FOR SALE: Skyline fifth wheel camper, one slide out, 24.5 feet, (lite), stored inside, $8,000. Call 320-573-2340.

FOR SALE: 40” spike aerator tow behind, was $129, sell for $50. Call 320-573-2340.

FOR SALE: Bunk bed can be used separate, complete, sheets etc. $65. Call 320-836-2011.

FOR SALE: Many geese and duck decoys in great shape, many new ducks still new in box. Call 320-293-8208 Jr.

FOR SALE: 9 inch radial arm saw; water cooler stand, holds 5 gal. bottle. Call 952-693-3092, Upsala area.

FOR SALE: John Deere 336 baler with thrower, $3,000, good condition. Call 320-253-1489.

FOR SALE: 12 ga. Mosberg 835 Ultra Mag, shoots 2 3/4, (3) 3 1/2 fiber optic sights, $325. Call 320-249-5454.

GREY EAGLE CITY WIDE GARAGE SALES: May 10-12th.

GARAGE SALE: May 11th and 12th, 8am-3pm; furniture, sofa sleepers, snow village, golf cart, speed boat, exercise equipment, antiques. 26676 Co 2, Grey Eagle.

GARAGE SALE: May 11th 8am-6pm, 12th 8am-1pm; children-adult clothing, toys, furniture, and collectibles. Kerz-man’s 324 State St. W. Grey Eagle.

GARAGE SALE: Saturday, May 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Zollars, 2 miles east of Grey Eagle on State 28.

WANTED TO BUYStanding Timber: All Species

Specialize in Selective Harvesting.

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

We also do clear cuts. Burtrum, MN

LEEBirch Lake Area

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

Equal Housing Opportunity

• Health & Wellness Coordinator •Helping Hands Outreach, a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to

Healthy Aging in Northeast Stearns County, is seeking a part-time Health & Wellness Coordinator. Tasks include working with older adults and adults with

disabilities in developing and coordinating group and individual exercise opportuni-ties, consulting individually to develop written health improvement plans, devel-oping fall prevention classes and conducting follow-up, conducting seminars and classes on managing chronic disease, organizing speakers and seminars on health & wellness topics, organizing health fairs and follow up with persons expressing

health concerns, promoting health & wellness events and activities, and developing and maintaining resources on health and wellness. Full position description is

available upon request. Prefer person with community healthcare experience. Mail letter of interest and resume to: Executive Director,

Helping Hands Outreach, PO Box 293, Holdingford, MN 56340-0293 or send electronically to [email protected]. Helping Hands Outreach is a Equal Opportunity Employer.

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320-285-5430

Room Additions to full Home Construction

Grey Eagle, MN

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A Mother’s DictionaryBottle feeding: An opportunity for Daddy to get

up at 2 am too.Drooling: How teething babies wash their chins.Dumbwaiter: One who asks if the kids would

care to order dessert.Family planning: The art of spacing your

children the proper distance apart to keep you on the edge of financial disaster.

Feedback: The inevitable result when the baby doesn’t appreciate the strained carrots.

Full name: What you call your child when you’re mad at him.

Grandparents: The people who think your children are wonderful even though they’re sure you’re not raising them right.

Impregnable: A woman whose memory of labor is still vivid.

Independent: How we want our children to be as long as they do everything we say.

Prenatal: When your life was still somewhat your own.

Prepared childbirth: A contradiction in terms.Puddle: A small body of water that draws other

small bodies wearing dry shoes into it.Show off: A child who is more talented than

yours.Sterilize: What you do to your first baby’s

pacifier by boiling it and to your last baby’s pacifier by blowing on it.

Temper tantrums: What you should keep to a minimum so as to not upset the children.

Whodunit: None of the kids that live in your house.

Whoops: An exclamation that translates roughly into “get a sponge.”


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