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Upcoming Events
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AUGUST 4 • Upsala Lions 23rd Annual Hog Roast & Corn Boil from 5-8 p.m. at the Upsala Recreation Building.
AUGUST 5 • Seven Dolors Annual Parish Festival, Albany. See ad on page 6.
AUGUST 5-9 • VBS Fun While Learning! from 6-8:30 p.m. at Word of Life Church, Up-sala.
AUGUST 6, 13, 20, 27 • Video presentations of the Parables of Jesus from 7-8:30 p.m. at The Episco-pal Church of the Good Samaritan, Sauk Centre.
AUGUST 7 • Wissman Family Concert at 7 p.m. at Community Country Church, Holding-ford.
AUGUST 8 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Monthly Membership meeting at 10:30 a.m. at the center.
AUGUST 9 • 2012 Stroll for Epilepsy. Check in at 5 p.m. at Lake George Municipal Com-plex Eastman Park, St. Cloud. • Tour of Churches starting at 8:00 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church, St. Rosa. • Wadena Meet and Greet from 4-8 p.m. at Sunny Brook Park, Wadena.
AUGUST 10-12 • Upsala Heritage Days. See ad on page 16.
AUGUST 11 • 24th Annual Grey Eagle Fire Depart-ment Corn on the Cob & Ham Feed from 4:30-8:30 p.m. at the Grey Eagle Fire Hall. See ad on page 13. • 3rd Annual College R U Ready at 7:30 p.m. the Upsala High School Auditorium.
AUGUST 12 • Dad’s Belgian Waffles from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Upsala Area Schools.
AUGUST 15 • Freeport Community Center Chicken Fry from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Freeport Com-munity Center.
AUGUST 17 • Sauk Centre United Methodist Church Annual Salad Luncheon from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
AUGUST 19 • Ice Cream Social starting at 11:15 a.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan, Sauk Centre.
AUGUST 25-26 • Central MN Heritage Club 5th Annual Threshing Show.
AUGUST 26 • St. Francis of Assisi 57th Annual Fall Festival.
SEPTEMBER 8 • Villard All School Reunion starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Corral, Nelson.
SEPTEMBER 9 • Catholic United Financial Pancake & Sausage Breakfast from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at St. Joseph’s 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
Sunny. High: 81 Low: 58
Partly cloudy. High: 77 Low: 56
Temperatures Date High Low 7/25 85 67 7/26 77 61 7/27 79 63 7/28 82 62 7/29 82 67 7/30 83 66 7/31 84 62
Friday
Thunderstorms. High: 83 Low: 65
Take a close look at the back of a dollar bill. On the left side is a pyramid, with an eye at the top. Over the pyramid is the Latin in-scription “annuit coeptis.” It means: “Providence has Favored Our Un-dertakings.”
The pyramid symbolizes the strength of the union of the states. The top of the pyramid is un-finished, meaning there is still work to be done to make our system even better. The eye stands for the all-seeing God, Supreme Builder of the Universe. Ben-jamin Franklin chose this motto because he believed imagination was the singular characteristic of the people he helped to forge into a new nation.
I think Ben Franklin would be pleas-antly surprised where imagination got this great nation.
“The most interesting people are the people with the most interesting pictures in their minds,” said Earl Nightingale, one of the pioneers of the motivational movement.
I’m always fascinated listening to people who see the world through a dif-ferent lens. Most of us have ideas of what
we’d like to change, but not necessarily the vision to make it happen. People who can clear the negative clutter from prob-lems will always be successful.
The famous inventor Thomas Edison used to say his deafness was his great-est blessing. A blessing because it saved him from having to listen to reasons why things couldn’t be done.
Curtis Carlson, founder of the Carl-son Companies and one of my mentors, spent his life building and expanding. When asked what personal qualities con-tributed to the building of his successful empire, Curt responded, “I think my suc-cess is the result of my ability to see and to imagine how things can be. I’m not distracted by how things are.”
It’s never too late to develop your imagination, although I believe that the longer you suppress it, the more chal-lenging it will be. Consider this lesson that was shared by Gordon McKenzie, a well-known creative force at Hallmark Cards.
McKenzie often visited schools to talk about his work. He usually in-troduced himself as an artist, and then would ask the students, “How many of you are artists?”
In kindergarten and first grade, al-most every hand was enthusiastically raised. In second grade classrooms, about three-fourths of the children would raise their hands, but not as eagerly. Just a few
third-graders admitted their artistic tal-ent.
By the time he interviewed the sixth graders, he said not one of them raised a hand. They thought being an artist was “uncool.” (My guess is that Curt Carlson was one of those kids who didn’t mind being “uncool.”)
So if we want to cultivate creativity and imagination, a good place to start is with children. Children don’t recognize
Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3
Let your imagination fuel your success -By Harvey Mackay
Hometown News • Thursday, August 2, 2012 • Page 3
limits on possibilities. They look through that different lens, that is, until we train them to focus on the practical.
Children are open to trying all kinds of solutions. We would do well to learn from them that there is rarely just one way to get a job done.
A friend shared a story from the NewsOK website about two parents working on their Christmas cards with their 6-year-old son. The son’s job was to lick the stamps (back before self-adhe-sive stamps were available.) But the little boy balked because he didn’t like the taste of the glue on the stamps. His par-ents prevailed, and reluctantly, he went to his room to finish his assignment.
Before long, he emerged from his room with a big smile on his face and handed his father the pile. Every enve-lope was stamped. His stunned father said, “But I thought you didn’t like the way the stamps tasted when you licked them!”
“Yeah, that was yucky,” the son re-plied. “So I just licked the envelopes and then stuck the stamps on.”
Harvey Mackay continued from page 2Of course, I love a good story about
envelopes!From Napoleon Hill’s famous book
Law of Success, comes this summarizing thought: “Just as the oak tree develops from the germ that lies in the acorn, and the bird develops from the germ that lies asleep in the egg, so will your material achievements grow out of the organized plans that you create in your imagination. First comes the thought; then organiza-tion of that thought into ideas and plans; then transformation of those plans into reality. The beginning, as you will ob-serve, is in your imagination.”
Mackay’s Moral: The only person who can put limits on your imagination is you.
Reprinted with permission from na-tionally syndicated columnist Harvey Mackay, author of the New York Times #1 bestseller “Swim With The Sharks With-out Being Eaten Alive,” “We Got Fired!...And It’s the Best Thing That Ever Hap-pened to Us,” “The Mackay MBA of Sell-ing in the Real World,” and “Use Your Head To Get Your Foot In The Door.”
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Gary & Kristin Klemmer of Holdingford are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Emily Marie Klemmer, born July 11, 2012 at 11:40 a.m., at St. Cloud Hospital.
Emily weighed 9 pounds, 4 ounces and measured 19 inches in length.
Welcoming Emily home are her brothers John, 3 and Alex, 2 years.
Grandparents are Robert and Sandy Opatz of Avon and Nick and Carol Ann Klemmer of Albany. Great grandparents are Hildegard and the late Alois Kociemba of Avon and George and Adella Opatz of Rice.
Emily Marie Klemmer
Alyssa Rahn and Mitchell Seifermann of Melrose are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Lily Jane Sei-fermann, born Thursday, July 26, 2012 at 9:09 p.m. at the CentraCare Health System-Melrose.
Lily weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 21 inch-es in length.
Grandparents are Dave and Lisa Rahn of Melrose and Dave and Paulett Seifermann of Melrose. Great grandparents are Ken and Joan Rahn of Burtrum, Virginia Berschiet of Melrose, Jane Seifermann of Melrose and Henry and Rose-Mary Illies of Melrose.
Lily Jane Seifermann
On behalf of Brenda Seanger and her daughter, Sarah, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all who contributed in any way to the Brenda Seanger Benefit.
There are so many of you who have shown your love and support to Brenda and her family that we can’t begin to thank you individually. Special thanks to Bruce Rohde from Bruno’s Hub Supper Club for his generous support of the benefit and to the Western Stearns and Wadena-Todd Chapters of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans for their generosity in providing supplemental funds.
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Kathy Mae MartyKathy Marty,
61, of Maynard died Friday, July 27th, 2012, at Seasons in Redwood Falls, MN under hospice care.
Kathy Mae Marty was born in Conrad, MT, July 11, 1951 to
Floyd and Donna Hecock. She moved to Minnesota with her mother where she graduated from Long Prairie High School.
She married Ronald Marty September 12, 1970, in Grey Eagle, MN and moved to Maynard, MN.
She enjoyed knitting, fishing, tending her flowers, and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of 41 years; her sons Jeff (and Darla) Marty, of Montevideo, Brent (and Jennifer) Marty of Ghent; and six grandchildren.
She is preceeded in death by her parents, Floyd and Donna, and brother Jerry.
Arragements are with Wing-Bain Funeral Home.
Roland F. AchmanM e m o r i a l
s e r v i c e s celebrating the life of Roland F. Achman, age 79 of Avon will be at 8 pm, Thursday, August 2nd, 2012 at the Miller Carlin Funeral Chapel in Albany. Father Corwin Collins
OSB will officiate. Rollie died on Tuesday at Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany. Friends and relatives may call from 5-8 pm on Thursday at the funeral home in Albany. Arrangements are being made with the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home of Albany.
Rollie was born to the late Louis and Mary (Clemens) Achman in Avon, MN. He graduated from Holdingford High School in 1952 and served in the Marines from 1953 to 1956 where he attained rank of Sergeant. He married Arlene Raetzman on September 22, 1956 in Waukegen, IL. He ran the
family lumber yard in Holdingford in the 1960’s and early 70’s. In 1974 he joined his brother Sam in Alaska to mine gold. He mined gold for 20 years before acquiring a lens crafting business in Albany which he operated from 1997 to 2004.
Rollie enjoyed hunting and fishing during his early years. He had many adventures in Alaska. Rollie got his pilot’s license during his mining years and actually flew his plane to Alaska once. He was always ready with his quick wit which kept us all laughing.
Rollie is survived by his children: Warren(Sandy) Achman of Albany, Lee(Jeff) Franz of Chanhassen, DeeDee(John) Blattner of Avon, and Diane(Roberto Caccia) Achman of Boulder, CO; grandchildren Amber, Erin, Zach and Emily Achman, Kyle, Jena, Nicole, and Kelsey Franz, Jacob, Justin and Brandon Blattner, Isabella, Matteo and Elena Caccia, faithfull dog Boomer. Rollie was preceded in death by his parents, wife Arlene, and brothers Louie Jr. and Sam.
Vernon F. “Vern” DickhausV e r n o n
F. “Vern” Dickhaus, age 79 of Melrose, died on Sunday, July 29, 2012 at Pine Haven Care Centre in Melrose, Minnesota.
M e m o r i a l Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Thursday,
August 2 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Inurnment will be in the parish cemetery with military honors by the Melrose Veterans Honor Guard.
Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.
Vernon Fred Dickhaus was born October 14, 1932 in Millwood Township, Stearns County, Minnesota to Fred and Bertha (Hertzog) Dickhaus. Vern joined the Army in May of 1955 and was a Parts Specialist during the peace keeping time of the Korean War. He received the Good Conduct Medal and an honorable discharge in February of 1957. On May 3, 1958 he married Betty Otte at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Melrose. Vern spent most of his life farming; did some bar tending, and after retiring he moved to town and worked part-time for Service Master at the Melrose Protein.
His hobbies included watching sports on TV and playing sports with his family. He also enjoyed playing cards with family and friends as well as dancing with his wife Betty. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Schanhaar-Otte VFW Post 7050.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Dickhaus of Melrose; children, Jane (Steve) Welle of Paynesville, Duane (Michelle) Dickhaus of Golden Valley, Eileen (Darrell) Brinkman of St. Paul, Kurt (Dorcas) Dickhaus of Wadena and Glen (Jamie) Dickhaus of Glen Carbon, IL; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; sisters, Helen Blommel of Melrose, Alma Frieler of Albany, Monica Ahrens of Melrose, Corrine (Jim) Shay of Florida and Karen (John) Callahan of Coon Rapids.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Bertha Dickhaus; brothers, Lawrence, Arnold, Henry and Alcuin; sisters, Irene Poepping and Marie Hinnenkamp; brothers-in-law, Ves Poepping, Herb Hinnenkamp, Bernard Frieler, Ralph Ahrens and Aloys Blommel.
Serving as urn bearer will be Josh Welle. Cross bearer will be Jerod Dickhaus and scripture bearer will be Kyle Dickhaus. Gift bearers will be Jessica Dickhaus and Alex Dickhaus. Readers will be Andy and Mitchell Brinkman. Honorary bearers will be grandchildren.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.
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Brother Alois James Schirmers M.S.C.Brother Alois
James Schirmers was born on April 4, 1923 in Avon, MN, in the Diocese of St. Cloud, to James and Walburga ( P r e u s s e r ) Schirmers. He graduated from the township
elementary school in Avon, County District #149. Afterwards, he worked on the family farm for many years. During this time, from 1952-55, he learned and practiced electrical maintenance at the St. Benedict College, operated by the Sisters of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, MN. In 1965 he began his Novitiate at Sacred Heart Mission Seminary, Geneva, IL, in the Diocese of Rockford, in preparation for becoming an MSC. After making his First Profession of vows on October 17, 1966, he was transferred to Sacred Heart Seminary, Shelby, OH, in the Diocese of Toledo, to the farm attached with the MSC Community. He made his Perpetual Profession of Vows there in 1972.
He was in charge of landscaping at the Shelby facility from 1983 to 1985, when he was transferred to Center Valley,
PA, where he continued his landscaping work until 1986, when he was given his assignment to Sacred Heart Retreat House, in the Diocese of Youngstown, OH, conducting maintenance at the MSC Community House. With closure of the Youngstown, Ohio MSC Community, in 2003, he retired in August of the same year to the Sacred Heart Villa in Center Valley, PA, where he died on July 27, 2012.
He is survived by his brothers, Leo Schirmers of Albany, MN and Steve Schirmers of Avon, MN. He is also survived by nine nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sisters, Teresa, Gust, Joe, Bill, Clare, Sister Cyrene, OSF; nephew, Jim Schadeg.
A Christian Wake Service took place on Monday evening, July 30, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Sacred Heart Villa, Center Valley, PA. Father E. Michael Camilli, MSC, Superior, presided. A Funeral Mass was concelebrated on Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. in the same Chapel. Father Raymond Diesbourg, MSC, Provincial Superior of the United States Province of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, presided. Interment followed in the MSC Section of the St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Ottsville, PA. Deadline for Next Thursday’s
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Angeline A. BuettnerA Memorial
Mass was held on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Avon, for Angeline A. Buettner, age 79, of Avon, who died on Tuesday, July 24 2010, at Talahi Care Center in
St. Cloud. Rev. Blane Wasnie, OSB officiated.
Angeline Buettner was born April 11, 1933 in Opole, Minnesota the daughter of John and Dorothy (Ziemba) Gallus. She was united in marriage with Leander Buettner on June 20, 1950 in Opole, Minnesota. Angeline and Leander owned and operated Buettner’s Mobil Service in Avon from 1961 until 2005. She was a member of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church and the St. Benedict’s Christian Mothers. In her free time, Angeline enjoyed baking, cooking, reading, word finds, embroidery, quilting and washing clothes on her wringer washing machine. Most of all,
she loved spending time with her family, babies and babysitting.
Angeline is survived by her children, Mark Buettner of Foley, Barbara (Tony) Betz of Monticello, Louise (Chris) Erickson of Avon, Robert Buettner of Wheatland, WY, John Buettner of Alexandria, Karen Price of Casper, WY, Myron (Michelle) Buettner of Foley, Anthony Buettner of Fort Laramie, WY and Charles (Andrea) Buettner of Ramsey; 18 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; siblings, Ludvina O’Brian of Waite Park, John (Joann) Gallus of St. Cloud, Eleanor (Don) Wrobel of Zimmerman, Diane Sellers of Panama City, FL, Eugene (Dianna) Gallus of St. Cloud, Delphine (Pat) Fenalson of Anchorage, AK, Carol (Jim) Krystosek of Albertville, MN, James (Debbie) Gallus of St. Joseph, Patricia (Ron) Mears of Katy, TX, Timothy (Denise) Gallus of St. Stephen, and Mary Marsolek of Albany.
Angeline was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leander on June 17, 2011; son, Kenneth Buettner; and sister, Theresa Stevens.
Joseph E. ZwillingMass of
Christian Burial was held on W e d n e s d a y , August 1, 2012 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Avon, for Joseph E. Zwilling, age 71, of Avon, who died on Saturday, July 28
2012, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Rev. Blane Wasnie, OSB officiated and burial followed in the parish cemetery.
Joseph was born May 24, 1941 in St. Cloud to Joseph Sr. and Marie (Duclos) Zwilling. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Joseph married Joan Rosenberger on September 5, 1964 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, St. Cloud. He worked at Dezurik for
40 years, most recently as a Customer Service Manager until his retirement in 2000. Joseph was a member of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, charter member of the Avon Lions Club, VFW, and a 20 year retired Avon fireman. He served on the Avon City Council from 1968-1970 and again from 1997-1998. Joseph enjoyed hunting, golfing, fishing and wintering in Florida. Most importantly, he enjoyed spending time with his family and riding his scooter.
Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Joan of Avon; children, Jodi of Avon, Jason (Ruthie) of Watertown; mother, Marie of Avon; siblings, Nick (Kathy) of St. Cloud, Ron (Pat) of Newnan, GA, Ken (Pam) of Phoenix, AZ, Mark (Bernie) of Champlin, Michael (Pat) of Avon; aunts, Therese Lambert of Avon, and Helen Middendorf of Albany. He was preceded in death by his father in 1995.
Evelyn G. LovineEvelyn G.
Lovine, age 103, a resident of Upsala, MN, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2012 at the Lutheran Care Center in Little Falls, MN.
F u n e r a l Services were held Wednesday,
August 1, 2012 at Community Covenant Church in Upsala, MN, with Rev. Craig Johnson officiating. Interment followed in the Community Covenant Cemetery.
Evelyn was born on November 25, 1908 in Upsala, MN the daughter of Oscar & Esther (Pehrson) Martinson. She grew up near Elmdale and Upsala.
She attended and graduated from Upsala High School, Class of 1928. She was united in marriage to Walter Lovine in June 5, 1946 in the Gethsemane Lutheran Church parsonage. The couple made their home in Upsala where they built a home. Evelyn was employed at the phone company in Upsala where she worked as a phone operator. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, fishing and reading. She was a member of Community Covenant Church in Upsala and the Upsala V.F.W. Auxiliary.
Survivors include her sister-in-law, Jean Martinson of Hinkley, MN and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar & Esther; husband, Walter; siblings, Edna Martinson, Jerry Martinson, Laurie Martinson.
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By Pastor Gary TaylorMany people in Todd County know
me as a pastor as I have been involved in church ministry in Todd County since 1998 in one form or another. As the current pastor of Peace United Church in Long Prairie and Grey Eagle United Methodist Church I am also serving on the Board of Directors of a local non-profit organization that has helped many crime victims over the years, Hand of Hope Resource Center. It is in that ca-pacity that I write this letter.
Hands of Hope relies on grants, do-nations and some fund-raisers to fund its work helping crime victims in their hour of need. Our biggest funding source it the Department of Public Safety, Office of Justice Programs (OJP). Recently we learned that OJP has cut its funding of programs around the state by $1.5 mil-lion. A few programs were not funded. Fortunately, Hands of Hope was funded but the grant for fiscal year 2013 was cut by $76,000. This has forced us to make some difficult decisions about staffing while we work hard to continue to help crime victims.
One of those difficult decisions was about our presence in Long Prairie. We want to be near the Sheriff’s Office and Court system in Todd County so that we can be responsive to crime victims but we can no longer afford the rent for our offices in downtown Long Prairie. We are asking the Todd County Commis-
Letter to the EditorTo submit a Letter to the Editor, emailed to [email protected]
sioners to approve Hands of Hope rent-ing space in the Todd County Annex at a rate similar to the rate we pay Morrison County for our offices in the Historic Courthouse in Little Falls.
As a citizen of Todd County I ask our commissioners to make that approval. If you want Hands of Hope to be a pres-ence in Todd County to help our crime victims, contact your commissioner and ask him to vote for that approval.
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Community Country Church to host the Wissman Family in Concert
Hailing from the Midwest, the fif-teen-member Wissman family have spent the past 11 years delighting audiences nationwide with their delightful blend of gospel bluegrass music. Featuring Loren, Gloria, and their 13 children, each con-cert is filled with tight vocal harmonies, award winning bluegrass pickin’ and memorable family moments.
Traveling in their 45 foot bus, the Wissman family annually share their musical talents with an average of 200 services each year throughout 35 states, Canada and Mexico. Events have ranged from church services to conferences, con-ventions, county fairs, retirement parks, Christian schools, and prison ministry. In 2011 they completed their fourth Christ-mas season performing in Branson, Mis-souri.
Filling their home with life and laugh-ter, the 13 Wissman children range in age from 28 to 4 years: Rachel, Ruth, Josiah, Bethany, Andrew, Elizabeth, Matthias, Stephen, Hannah, Susanna, Alaythia, Na-thaniel, and Charissa. Due to marriage and job responsibilities, three of the older children no longer tour with the family.
Each of the children are an essential part of each concert, singing in harmonies and playing a wide variety of instruments, including: guitar, bass, banjo, mandolin, dobro, harmonica, fiddles, hammered dulcimer, cello, flute, and keyboard. The variety and creativity in their musical ar-rangements will be sure to give you a toe tappin’ good time.
But to the Wissmans, each concert is about more than musical talent. It’s
a showcase for their genuine passion to share the hope and promise found in Je-sus Christ. The music and message pro-vide a colorful kaleidoscope, reflecting the joy and purpose found in Christ. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to ex-perience these unique elements that make each concert an unforgettable family ex-perience!
The Concert will take place on Tues-day August 7th at 7:00 p.m. Seating is limited, so come early. A free will offer-ing will be taken.
Community Country Church is lo-cated on Highway 17 across from Hold-ingford public school.
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Come join Master Gardner, Terry Krause, Wednesday, August 8th at 9:00 a.m., at the Stearns History Museum and Research Center in St. Cloud, as she in-forms us about.
Butterflies have been used to repre-sent a carefree life; lightness and free-dom. Is that really what they are about? While they delight us by flitting around our roadsides and gardens, they are re-ally on some serious business!
This presentation will help give an understanding of how the lives of but-terflies relate to our own existence and how our existence relates to butterflies.
Butterflies of Central Minnesota
Hometown News • Thursday, August 2, 2012 • Page 7
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Local students graduate from Bethel University
The following area students gradu-ated from Bethel University, St. Paul, following the spring 2012 semester:
Erika Bullert of Avon earned a BA in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. Bullert is the daughter of Daniel and Marie Bullert from Avon.
Alison Glasener of Melrose earned a BS in Nursing. Glasener is the daugh-ter of Vaughn and Lenae Glasener from Melrose.
Jayna Harthan of Swanville earned a BS in Biology. Harthan is the daugh-ter of Eugene and Debbie Harthan from
Swanville.Bethel University is a leader in
Christ-centered higher education with approximately 6,600 students from 48 states and 25 countries enrolled in un-dergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minn., with additional seminary locations on both coasts, Bethel offers rigorous bachelor’s and advanced de-grees in nearly 100 relevant fields. For further information on Bethel Univer-sity, go to www.bethel.edu.
Avon, MN resident and Azusa Pa-cific University student April Fautsch made the academic Dean’s List at APU. Fautsch is honored for a spring semester 2012 academic standing of a 3.5 or bet-ter grade-point average. A Global Stud-ies Major, Fautsch is joined by 1,650 other students receiving the same honor.
Azusa Pacific University is an evan-gelical, Christian university committed
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Morrison/Todd County Hands of Hope Resource Center held their 15th annual golf tournament at the Long Prairie Country Club on June 18, 2012. Included in the money raised was $500 in supplemental funds from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Hands of Hope is an agency that provides services to victims/survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, and other crimes, as well as education of these issues. The Center provides a safe environment for women, men and children, which is respectful of individual values and beliefs. Their services are available to both primary victims of abuse and their loved ones. All services are free and confidential to all victims and concerned others. For more information, go to: www.handsofhope.net. Pictured from left are Hands of Hope Coordinator Michele Miller and Thrivent Financial Associate Carlyle Olsen.
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The Slew Foot Family Band (above) and Nathan’s Old Time Band (below) was part of Saturday’s entertainment during GEM Fest. Photos by Lori Young.
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A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. -Mark Twain
Thought for the week:
A group of first grade students was touring our Gardens. One of them tripped, fell and skinned his knee. We carefully cleaned it and bandaged it. Glad that he didn’t cry, I complimented him by saying, “You are a brave boy. You didn’t cry.”
“I’m not gonna cry,” the boy an-swered. “I’m gonna sue.” He loved us even when we did not love Him. And there is no one in the world that He loves more than you.
Some of us swerve to the left and some of us swing to the right. But most of us are centered – self centered. When things go wrong, we stew, and some-times we stew long enough that we want to sue or try to figure out a way to get even or think of some type of revenge.
It is the love of gold that makes some people bitter, but it is the love of God that always makes people better.
Where have you placed your love?
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Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson
The Minneso-ta Supreme Court, on Tuesday of this week, will hear oral arguments on Secretary of State Mark Ritchie’s title changes to the Photo ID and Mar-riage Amendment c o n s t i t u t i o n a l amendments. It’s hoped the process can be expedited,
and the Court will issue its ruling soon. The Legislature passed the two measures during the past session; however Ritchie changed the titles of both amendments.
A new law goes into effect on Aug. 1 pertaining to the sale of synthetic drugs in Minnesota. The penalty has been en-hanced to a felony, punishable by impris-onment for up to five years, a $10,000 fine, or both. Previously, the penalty for selling these “designer drugs” had been limited to a gross misdemeanor. The bill also al-lows the state Pharmacy Board to adopt rule making more quickly, in an effort to keep up with drug-makers who make slight
changes in the chemical make-up of drugs to avoid having them classified as “illegal.”
Minnesota Speaker of the House Kurt Zellers is pictured on the cover of the cur-rent issue of CAPITOL IDEAS, the nation-al publication of the Council of State Gov-ernments. The general theme of several of the magazine’s articles revolves around the topic of what services governments can afford to provide. One discusses the ‘new normal’ states are striving for in relation to the services they offer. In another, Speak-er Zellers goes one-on-one in answering questions pertaining to recent changes en-acted by the Minnesota Legislature.
In addition to civic celebrations, this is also the time of year for county fairs. The Stearns County Fair ended its run Sunday in Sauk Centre. A highlight was the 4-H Livestock Auction Friday evening in the arena. An enthusiastic crowd of bidders was on hand to purchase premiums on an outstanding line-up of livestock, ranging all the way from dairy and beef cattle to chickens and sheep. The Pope County Fair gears up this week in Glenwood with its 4-H auction scheduled for Saturday morn-ing.
There is much talk about the ongoing
drought that’s affecting large parts of the country. Conditions farther south - in Mis-souri, Iowa, and parts of Illinois and In-diana - are bad and some corn fields have already been plowed up or chopped for silage. Minnesota seems to be the “Gar-den State” as more rain has fallen here, or at least in parts of the state. Southwest Minnesota is still extremely dry, while northeastern areas have received plentiful amounts of rain. Our farm has received rainfall on five separate occasions in the past week or so, but the total amount of all those events has been around one inch. Areas to the north and east have received heavier amounts. Crops on heavy soil are still green, while those on lighter ground without irrigation, for the most part, have dried up and are beyond help.
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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-1 Mayor, Two (2) Year Term -2 Councilmembers, Four (4) Year Terms Each
Anyone wishing to file may call the City Clerk, Dorothy Strassburg at 320-285-4975 or by contacting her.
Burtrum City Notice For Filing For Elections
Notice is hereby given that a Primary Election in the Township of Burnhamville, in the County of Todd, State of Minnesota will be held on August 14, 2012 at the Burtrum Community Hall. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Offices to be voted on will be Federal, State, and Judicial offices.
Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville Township Clerk
Public Notice Burnhamville Township Residents
Primary Election August 14, 2012
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Bridge closures scheduled for Stearns County Road 159/I-94 near St. John’s University
Motorists traveling on Stearns County Road 159/135th Avenue near St. John’s University will encounter detours, road closures and flaggers as the bridge span-ning Interstate 94 is intermittently closed Aug. 6-9.
On Monday, Aug. 6, the bridge will re-duce to a single lane with flaggers control-ling traffic from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.
On Tuesday, Aug. 7, through Thurs-day, Aug. 9, the bridge will close in both directions for eight out of every 10 minutes throughout the day. For two out of every 10 minutes, flaggers will control alternat-ing traffic across the bridge.
A signed detour will direct westbound I-94 motorists travelling to Collegeville farther along westbound I-94 to south-
bound Stearns County Road 9 in Avon, eastbound I-94 and back to southbound County Road 159/135th Avenue.
All ramps at the bridge will remain open at all times.
The closures are needed as crews in-stall electronic instruments to collect data as part of a study to measure bridge per-formance. The University of Minnesota’s Department of Civil Engineering is con-ducting this study.
The Minnesota Department of Trans-portation advises motorists to seek alter-nate routes, slow down and use extra cau-tion when navigating any work zone and never enter a closed road.
For real-time travel information any-where in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org.
UCare knows that Medicare can be confusing, so we have designed our free seminars with you and your questions in mind on Wednesday, August 8, at 5:00 p.m. at Carnegie Library, 108 3rd St. NE, Little Falls We’ll break down the information and provide you with the facts, so you can make informed health-care decisions that are right for you.
Please note, these are not prod-uct presentations! We will not discuss UCare health plan options during this meeting. However, UCare for Seniors plan materials will be available follow-ing the meeting.
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cause seating is limited, your RSVP is required.
Please reply online at www.ucare.org/registration or call toll-free to regis-ter or for more information: 1-877-523-1518.
Villard all school reunion will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8 at the Corral in Nelson. Social hour will be from 5:30-6:30 p.m. with dinner to follow.
Honored class is the Class of 1962.For reservations, please call Anita
Gerdes Kovar at 320-763-1610 or Mar-go Fierke Hoffman at 320-554-3702.
Villard All School Reunion Sept. 8
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Thanks for helping make GEM FEST 2012 a Huge Success!
GEM FEST – JULY 27-29, 2012Drawing held – July 29 – 3:00 pm at the Lions Centennial Park
(off-site permit OS-01292)1st prize - $2000 – Troy Frieler, Freeport 2nd prize - $1000 – Tom Traynor 3rd prize - $750 – Mitch Pelkey, Hermantown 4th prize - $500 – Glorenne Elliott, Burtrum 5th prize - $250 – Bonnie Boecker, Grey Eagle
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GEM FEST RAFFLE WINNERS(License # B01292)
Proceeds go to the City of Grey Eagle for improvements to Lions Centennial Park.
Word Search Answers from July 26
Judging of the 4-H General Live-stock Show was held on Friday after-noon, July 27, at the Todd County Fair-grounds. Judging the quality 4-H sheep, swine and beef was Brian Schermerhorn of New York Mills.
Swine Showmanship honors went to: Grades 9-13: Champion, Alex Hulin-sky, Burtrum Boosters. Alex Hulinsky, Burtrum Boosters/Highland, was select-ed to represent Todd County at the State Fair with his Market Gilt.
Dylan Hollermann, Burtrum Boost-ers/Highland exhibited the Champion 4-H Dairy Steer at the 2012 Todd Coun-ty Fair, and Megan Hollermann, Bur-trum Boosters/Highland, was the recipi-ent of the Reserve Champion 4-H Dairy Steer ribbon.
Beef Showmanship honors went to: Reserve Champion, Megan Holler-mann, Burtrum Boosters/Highland
The Dairy Steer selected to repre-sent Todd County at the State Fair was exhibited by Dylan Hollermann, Bur-trum Boosters/Highland.
4-H Dairy ShowBrown Swiss: Champion, Alexan-
der Hulinsky, Burtrum Boosters/High-land; Jersey: Reserve Champion, Nathan Hulinsky, Burtrum Boosters/Highland.
Dairy Showmanship awards were presented to: Grades 3-5: Reserve Champion, Olivia Hollermann, Burtrum Boosters/Highland; Grades 6-8: Re-serve Champion, Megan Hollermann, Burtrum Boosters/Highland.
Eric Sonnek of Foreston judged the 2012 Todd County 4-H Dairy Show. Judge Sonnek selected the following lo-cal 4-H’ers to represent Todd County at the Minnesota State Fair: Megan Hol-lermann, Burtrum Boosters/Highland; Alex Hulinsky, Burtrum Boosters/High-land; Nathan Hulinsky, Burtrum Boost-ers/Highland.
4-H Dog ShowIn the Open Showmanship Class
Megan Hollermann, Burtrum Boosters/Highland, received a champion ribbon. In the Novice Showmanship Class Erica Hollermann, Burtrum Boosters/High-land received the Reserve Champion ribbon.
4-H’ers who received blue ribbons at the County 4-H Dog Show and have completed the fourth grade are now eli-gible to show at the State 4-H Dog Show in September. Local 4-H’ers qualifying for the State Show are: Megan Holler-mann, Burtrum Boosters/Highland and Erica Hollermann, Burtrum Boosters/Highland.
2012 Todd County Fair 4-H news4-H Poultry Show
On Thursday evening, July 26, Judge Larry Hoff of Akeley judged the 4-H Poultry Show at the Todd County Fair.
Poultry Showmanship Ribbons were awarded to Champion Poultry Showman, Grades 9-13: Nathan Hulin-sky, Burtrum Boosters/Highland.
4-H Non-Livestock Exhibits was held on Tuesday, July
24, at the Todd County Fairgrounds. The following local Champion and Reserve Champions were named:
Cats: Reserve Champion, Cathleen Rieffer, Burtrum Boosters/Highland 4-H Club.
Clothing, Constructed/Non-Gar-ment Constructed Item: Grades 3-5: Champion, Yasmine Crowe, Burtrum Boosters 4-H Club.
Computer: Champion, Alex Hu-linsky, Burtrum Boosters/Highland 4-H Club.
Corn: Champion, Nathan Hulin-sky, Burtrum Boosters/Highland 4-H Club.
Demonstration: Champion, Nathan Hulinsky, Burtrum Boosters 4-H Club.
Electric: Champion, Jacob Dinkel, Burtrum Boosters/Highland 4-H Club. Reserve Champion, Jeremy Decker, Burtrum Boosters/Highland 4-H Club.
Entomology: Champion, Samuel Mettler, Burtrum Boosters/Highland 4-H Club.
Exploring Animals: Champion, Michael Mettler, Burtrum Boosters/Highland 4-H Club.
Fishing Sports: Reserve Cham-pion, Lucas Broz, Burtrum Boosters/Highland 4-H Club.
Flower Gardening: Reserve Cham-pion, Alex Lunemann, Hustlin Rustics 4-H Club.
Foods: Grades 6-8: Champion, Car-olyn Dinkel, Burtrum Boosters/High-land 4-H Club.
Grades 9 and Up: Reserve Cham-pion, Nathan Hulinsky, Burtrum Boost-ers/Highland 4-H Club
Forestry: Champion, Lawrence Mettler, Burtrum Boosters/Highland 4-H Club; Reserve Champion , Samuel Mettler, Burtrum Boosters/Highland 4-H Club.
Fruit: Reserve Champion, Michael Mettler, BurtrumBoosters/Highland 4-H Club.
Global Connections: Champion ,Alex Hulinsky, Burtrum Boosters/Highland 4-H Club.
Health: Reserve Champion, Raquel Crowe, Burtrum Boosters/Highland 4-H
Club.Indoor Gardening:
Reserve Champion, Yas-mine Crowe, Burtrum Boosters/Highland 4-H Club.
Lawn and Land-scape: Champion , John Dinkel, Burtrum Boost-ers/Highland 4-H Club; Reserve Champion, Carolyn Dinkel, Burtrum Boosters/Highland 4-H Club.
Performing Arts: Reserve Champion, Mi-chael Mettler, Burtrum Boosters/Highland 4-H Club.
Robotics: Cham-pion, Jarick Rieffer, Bur-trum Boosters/Highland 4-H Club.
Small Grains And Legumes: Re-serve Champion, Nathan Hulinsky, Bur-trum Boosters/Highland 4-H Club.
Video: Champion, John Dinkel, Burtrum Boosters/Highland 4-H Club.
Water/Wetlands: Champion, Lu-
cas Broz, Burtrum Boosters/Highland 4-H Club.
Many of the judges commented on the high quality of exhibits shown by Todd County. 4-H’ers - again Todd County can be proud!
Come and meet US Senate Candi-date Kurt Bills; US Congressional can-didate Lee Byberg; MN Senate candi-date for re-election Paul Gazelka; House Representative Mark Anderson, 9A; House Representative Ron Kresha, 9B; MN Senate candidate for re-election Bill Ingebrigtsen; House Representative for
Meet and Greet your Conservative Candidates on Aug. 9th
re-election Mary Franson at the Wadena Sunnybrook Park, east side of town, Thursday, August 9, 2012, from 4-8:00 pm.
Come hear them speak and shake their hands. Entertainment by the Slew Foot Band. Dessert and coffee/lemon-ade to be served.
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JOIN US IN WORSHIPGrace Alive! Evangelical Free Church of America
AlbanyPastor Joe Williquette
209 Co Rd 156 (Rocky Ridge Outlet) • 320-845-7676Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Nursery provided.
Immanuel Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) Albany
Reverend Fred Kutter23845 Co. Rd 40 • 320-845-2620
Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School & Bible Study 10:35 a.m.Our Saviors Lutheran Church-ELCA
AlbanyPastor Bradley Pearson
840 Lake Ave • 320-845-2405Sunday Worship 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 9:15 a.m. Education Hour.
Seven Dolors Catholic Church, AlbanyFather Michael Naughton, OSB
151 2nd St S • 320-845-2705Mon.-Wed. Mass 7:30 a.m. Wed. 9 a.m. HFS. Fri. 7:30 a.m. Sat. 7:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. Sun. 10:30 a.m.
Avon Community ChurchPastor Chuck Pelkey
204 Avon Ave. N • 320-356-9001Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, Avon320-356-7121
Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 8:00 & 10:30 a.m.Brighter Days Family Church, Burtrum
Pastor Anna Payne320-285-7262
Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Midweek Service, Wednesday, 7 p.m.Faith Community Church, Burtrum
Pastor Allen Travaille320-285-3390 • 320-763-4671
Sunday Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Bi-weekly Bible Study.
St. Edward’s Catholic Church, ElmdaleFather Michael A. Kellogg
8550 Hwy 238 • 320-573-2975Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass 10:00 a.m.
St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church, BowlusFather Michael A. Kellogg
104 Main St. • 320-584-5313Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 7:30 p.m. Saturday Mass 8:00 p.m.
Community Country Church, Holdingford Chaplain Rev. Gregg Valentine
42457 171st Ave. • 320-746-0005Sunday School & Adult Bible Study 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. (nursery available). Wednesday AWANA & Youth Group at 6:30 p.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Freeport Father Roger Klassen
106 3rd Ave NE • 320-836-2143Sunday Mass 9:15 a.m. Weekday Mass: Wed. & Fri. 8:15 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 8:00 a.m. or by appt.
Tri-City Christian Center, Freeport Lead Pastor Mitch Wall
Children’s Pastor Lindsay Hellermann338 W Main St • 320-836-2997
Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. Kids Classes, Adult Bible Study & Prayer.St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Grey Eagle
Pastor Ron Tibbetts • Missouri Synod219 Cedar St • 320-285-2902
Sunday Service 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Communion 1 & 3 Sunday.
St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Grey EagleFather Ron Dockendorf
MN & Bovee Sts • 320-285-2545Saturday Service 4:30 p.m. Sunday Service 9:00 a.m.
United Methodist Church, Grey EaglePastor Gary Taylor
30422 Co Rd 2 • 320-285-8013Sunday Worship & Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
St. Hedwig’s Catholic Church, HoldingfordFather Mark Stang
320-746-2231Apr. 1-Sept. 30: Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, HoldingfordFather Mark Stang
311 River Street • 320-746-2231Weekday Mass: Tues. 7 p.m., Wed. 8 a.m., Thurs. 8 a.m. Fri. 8 a.m. Oct. 1-Apr. 1: Sunday Mass at 8 a.m.
St. Mary's Catholic Church, MelroseFather Marvin Enneking
211 5th Ave SE • 320-256-4207Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Monday 7:30 a.m. communion service. Tuesday 5:30 p.m. Mass. Wednesday & Thursday 7:30 a.m. Friday All School Mass 8:30 a.m. www.stmarysofmelrose.com
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, MelrosePastor Kevin Mann
207 E 5th St N • 320-256-3847Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m.
Immaculate Conception Church, New MunichFather Roger Klassen
106 3rd Ave NE • 320-836-2143Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. Weekday Mass: Tues. & Thurs. 8:15 a.m. Sacrement of Reconciliation 8:00 a.m. or by appt.
Immaculate Conception Church, St. AnnaFather Mark Stang
Co Rd 9 • 320-356-7313Sat. 8:00 p.m.
St. Anthony Catholic ChurchFather Michael Naughton, OSB
24328 Trobec Street • 320-845-2416Thurs. Mass 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m.
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic ChurchFather Michael A. Kellogg
44055 State Hwy 238 • 320-573-2975Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 3:30 p.m. Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, St. RosaFather Roger Klassen
28905 Co Rd 17 • 320-836-2537Saturday Mass 8:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 9 a.m. Weekday Mass: Mon. - Thurs. 8:00 a.m.; Fri. 8:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 15 min. before weekday Mass or by appt.
Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan, Sauk Centre Father Roger V. Phillips 520 Main Street South 320-352-6882 or 320-285-2310Holy Communion/Morning Prayer, 10 a.m. Wed. 1 p.m. Bible Study.
St. John’s Catholic Church, SwanvilleFather Mark Willenbring
Associate Father Ron Dockendorf22nd 1st St • 320-547-2920
Saturday Service 7:30 p.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (LCMS), Swanville
Pastor John O. Grein505 Berkey Ave • 320-547-2928
Sunday Service 9:00 a.m. Sunday School & Bible Class 10:15 a.m.Swanville Bible Church
Pastor Dave Packo301 Berkey Ave • 320-547-2916
Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.Community Covenant Church, Upsala
Pastor Craig JohnsonNathan Hillman, Director of Youth & Family
MinistriesMain Street • 320-573-2672
Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Gethsemane Lutheran Church ELCA, Upsala
Pastor Trish Jorgenson418 S Main St • 320-573-2001
Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.; Holy Communion every Sunday. Fellowship following worship.
Mt. Olive Evangelical Lutheran Church, UpsalaPastor Fred Kutter
201 Johnson St • 320-573-2630Sunday Service 8:00 a.m.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, UpsalaFather Michael. A. Kellogg
402 Main Street • 320-573-2975Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday 7:30 a.m. Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m.
Word of Life Free Lutheran Church, UpsalaPastor Jon Benson
3328 1st Ave W • 320-573-4450Wednesday Kid’s Club, Youth Group & Adult Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
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The Episcopal Church of The Good Samaritan, Sauk Centre, invites the pub-lic to join them in the Parish Hall each Monday evening in August to view video presentations of the Parables of Jesus by the noted theologian, Dr. Kenneth Bailey, a brilliant scholar in Middle Eastern Stud-ies.
The presentations begin Monday, Au-gust 6, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. and will end at 8:30 p.m. There is no charge and light re-freshments will be served. The series will continue on Monday, August 13th, 20th and 27th.
Dr. Kenneth Bailey, one of the fore-most experts of New Testament theology, was raised in the Middle East as a child and resided in Beirut as an adult where he served as Professor of New Testament and Head of the Bible Development De-partment at the Near East School of The-ology. He speaks Arabic as a native and is noted for his studies of the parables of Jesus based upon the culture, mores and traditions of the region during the time of Jesus on earth. Dr. Bailey has been Canon Theologian for the Episcopal Diocese of
A new look at the ParablesCyprus and the Gulf, residing in Nicosia, and eventually held the same post for the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Bailey’s videos are informative, entertaining and often downright funny. They are guaranteed to bring new insights on the parables to everyone, ranging from beginner to experienced Bible student.
Fr. Roger Phillips, Priest in Charge at Good Samaritan, comments that he has had two opportunities to learn from Dr. Bailey directly. He was amazed each time at the amount of knowledge Dr. Bailey imparts to his students and, most signifi-cantly, his ability to explain hidden inter-pretations no one but those who have lived in the Middle East would understand. Fr. Phillips urges everyone who is even slightly interested to join the parishioners at Good Samaritan for the initial presenta-tion and for each successive offering dur-ing the month of August. Please join us at the “church with the red door,” 529 Main Street S, Sauk Centre beginning Monday, August 6th, at 7 p.m. to view the first vid-eo presentation on the Parables of Jesus.
Come join us on Saturday, Aug. 11 at 7:30 p.m. for an event designed to help prepare and equip incoming and current students for college life.
Throughout the night, we will dis-cuss topics such as: why you are in col-lege, roommates, money, study habits, fun and how to survive college without regrets. You will hear from the following great speakers: Dr. Scott Moats, Crown College-Tom Goehle, NDSU Basketball Coach Brent Aakre, NDSU graduate and your MC Brittiny Sheehey, SCSU grad-uate and A-Team Rep. Adam and Jenny Roub, CRU at SCSU.
Come load up on wisdom (John 10:10), food: pizza, pop and Caribou coffee, music and of course prizes!
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Current high school juniors and se-niors are also welcome.
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FOR SALE: 1991 Plymouth Laser RS; 116 John Deere. Call 320-296-8239.
FOR SALE: Bathroom vanity top, 51”, nice, clean condition, $40. Call 320-547-2402.
FOR SALE: 2004 Chev. CIB C4500 with 12’ dump box. Also Boss plow, new tires, 40,000 actual miles, leather interior, 8.1 L gas motor. This unit is in excellent condition. Asking $25,000. Call Steve at 320-815-1863. 8/2B
FOR SALE: Large wood splitter, with hoist, splits up to 36”, has 23 gallon per minute, Prince pump for PTO hookup, asking $3,500. Call Steve at 320-815-1863. 8/2B FOR SALE: 20+ cords, Oak, 2’ long, large split, 1 year dry, $2,400. Call Steve at 320-815-1863. SBtfnB
FOR SALE FRUIT TREES: Honey-crisp apple, Honeygold apple, plum & pear trees, $25 each, potted. Phone 320-632-3412, Little Falls. 8/2P
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
HOUSINGHOME FOR SALE: North of Albany on County Rd. 10, just across from Al-bany Pioneer grounds. Call 320-845-4216 or 845-2634. 8/2P
Firewood For Sale100 Cords Oak - $150/cord,
2 Years DryBaum’s Custom Logging
For more info., call Steve at Office: 320-285-3565 or Cell: 320-815-1863
OAK RIDGE MANOR APTS.Melrose
Equal Housing Opportunity
Rent based on income. Rent Includes: Water, Sewer, Refuse,
Bulk Rate-CableCall Today & Make Oak Ridge
Manor Your New Home!Office: 320-256-3630Cell: 320-493-1710
Equal Housing Opportunity
One Bedroom Apartments Available!
HELP WANTEDFull Time
Construction WorkerExperience Preferred
Benefits Include: Health & Life Insurance, Pension Plan,
Vacation Pay
29033 Co Rd 17Freeport, MN in St. Rosa
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!
Apply In Person atARNZEN CONSTRUCTION
OAK GROVE LIVING APARTMENTS
Spacious 1 & 2 BedroomsONE MONTH FREE*
*with qualifying lease• Elevators • Community Room
Tuck-Under Garages • Walk-In Closets • Washer/Dryer Hook-Ups
Rent Starting at $560 & $650 a MonthUnder new managment.
Call Today 320-247-0762 or 320-258-4000
HELP WANTEDFull Time Lumberyard-
Boom Truck DriverExperience Preferred.
Must have valid CDL License or willing to get it.
Benefits Include: Health & Life Insurance, Pension Plan,
Vacation Pay
29033 Co Rd 17Freeport, MN in St. Rosa
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!
Apply In Person atST. ROSA LUMBER
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
• Lawn Mower Repair • Automobile Repair • Carpentry • Painting • Tree Trimming • Windows
• Anything Else You Need Done!320-836-7186 or 320-217-3449
Craft Venders for Freeport Craft Show
on November 17, 2012If interested in a booth
Call: Edna 320-836-2526
• Vendors Wanted •
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
Freeport Chamber of Commerce MarketFestSATURDAY, AUG. 4: 9 AM-NOON
Live Music on the Trail with The Vic Tschida Band 10-11 am
Sponsored by the Freeport State Bank
MarketFest has been changed to the first Saturday of the Month,
Aug. 4, and Sept. 1: 9-Noon; and Saturday, Oct. 6: Afternoon (Oktoberfest)
Local Library EventsUpsala Library
Happy Days Are Here Again: Fri-day, Aug. 10, at 7 p.m. for families and individuals of all ages at the Upsala Area School Auditorium. Acclaimed jazz singer Rhonda Laurie will pres-ent a show with uplifting songs of the Greatest Generation as well as the sto-ries behind the songs and songwriters.
For more information about library activities visit the Upsala Community Calendar at www.cityofupsala.com or contact the Upsala Public Library at 320-573-4282.
During a game, the coach asked one of his young players: “Do you understand what cooperation is? What a team is?”
The little boy nodded yes.“Do you understand that what
matters is winning together as a team?”The little boy nodded yes.“So,” the coach continued, “when a
strike is called, or you are out at first, you don’t argue or curse or attack the umpire. Do you understand all that?”
Again, the boy nodded yes.“Good,” said the coach. “Now go
over there and explain it to your mother.”
The Game
To Advertise in the Hometown News,
Call 320-285-2323.Deadline is Monday.
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Freeport . New Munich . Melrose
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Whether you’re buying that fi rst home, your dream house or a vacation property, contact our lending teamat 320-256-7208.
THAT FIRST HOME IS SPECIAL.
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Upsala Heritage Days FestivalAugust 10 - 12, 2012
Sunday, August 12:10:00 am - 1:00 pm: Dad’s Belgian Waffles
at the Upsala High School CafeteriaSponsored by the Upsala Area Community Center
10:00 am: Community Worship Serviceat the Upsala High School Gym
1:00 pm: Community Threshing Beeat Dennis Westrich’s, East of Upsala(3478 50th Ave.) Bring your own lawn chair.
Saturday, August 11:8:00 am: Upsala 5K Run & Walk Pre-register at www.langeoil.com
Check in and same day registration at Upsala School Commons8:30 am: Bake Sale at Borgstrom House
10:30 am: Parade: Prizes for the best 3 theme floats 1950’s Cardinal Country Theme. Parade line up starts in the Gethsemane Lutheran Church parking lot at 9 am.
- Following Parade - Party in the Park: Upsala City Park: Inflatables, Food Booths, beer Garden, Bean Bag Tournament, Petting Zoo,
FFA Kids Pedal Pull, Cake Wheel, Dunk Tank, Kids Games, Car Show11:30 am: Music, Lunch, Tours at Borgstrom House
1:30 pm: Raffle at Borgstrom House2:30 pm: Fire Department Water Fights, followed by kids water fights6:00 pm: Party at Rec. Building: Kickball Tournament, Food, Beer Garden,
Bean Bag Tournament Sponsored by UBA.
7:30 pm: 3rd Annual “College RU Ready” at Upsala High School Auditorium. Speakers Tom Goehle, NDSU Women’s Basketball Asst. Coach: Dr. Scott Moats,
Crown College Pizza • Prizes • Music10:00 pm: Fireworks - Sponsored by Upsala Legion & Lions
Medallion Hunt Clues: Will be posted daily starting Monday, August 6, at 9 am online at cityofupsala.com, City Hall, and all Upsala businesses. Contact Upsala City Clerk at 320-630-5055 when you find the medallion. For more information, contact the Upsala City Clerk.
Friday, August 10:7:00 pm: “Happy Days Are Here Again!”
Upsala High School Auditorium Free Concert by: Rhonda Laurie & Her BandSponsored by the Upsala Great River Regional Library
New this Year!
Medallion Hunt
With Prize Money
of $100 in
Upsala Bucks!
Fireworks
Parade
1950’sCardinal Country
Theme
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