2013 Freeport Resource Guide

Freeport
Resource Guide
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for Your Family

Teresa Hamiel, PA-C Daron Gersch, MD Charlene Gerner, PA-C Nathan Brever, MD Libby Brever, MD
URGENT CARE
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Family Medicine Urology Emergency Medicine Internal Medicine Urgent Care General Surgery Orthopedics Podiatry Sleep Studies Swing Beds Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapies Diabetes & Nutritional Education Partnered with our afliate Albany Area Home Health & Hospice
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Albany Area Hospital: 320.845.2121 Albany Medical Center: 320.845.2157 Albany Medical Center Hours: Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat 8 a.m. - noon Urgent Care: Mon Thurs noon 8 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Avon Medical Clinic: 320-356-7602 Avon Clinic Hours Mon 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tues - Thurs 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Welcome to Freeport.................................. Page 4 Quick Reference Guide............................... Page 6 History of Freeport....................................... Page 7 City of Freeport............................................. Page 8 City Map........................................................... Page 9 Freeport Chamber of Commerce..........Page 10 Lions Club.....................................................Page 10 Freeport Fire Department.......................Page 11 Agricultural Industry.................................Page 12 Community Services.................................Page 13 Churches............................................... Pages 14-15 Community Events....................................Page 16 Lake Wobegon Trail...................................Page 17 Parks and Recreation.................................Page 18 Freeport Softball/Baseball......................Page 19 Education/Schools............................ Pages 20-23 Colleges and Universities........................Page 24 Public Libraries (Albany and Melrose)..............................Page 24 Medical Care........................................ Pages 25-27 Senior Living................................................Page 28 Business Directory............................ Pages 29-31
The Freeport Resource Guide is published by Star Publications, 522 Sinclair Lewis Avenue Sauk Centre, MN 56378. 320-352-6577 May 10, 2013
Table of Contents
WELL & PUMP

Serving Since 1943
ATKINSON
Loc Local: (320) 836-2597 83 or 800-450-2597 800-45
Rodney Atkinson Freeport, MN
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Carpet Vinyl Hardwood Ceramic Tile Laminate

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7 AM-5 PM Sat. 8 AM-Noon
Floor Covering
Now Available at a Local Liquor Store
320-836-2177
208 Main St. W Freeport, MN
300 East Pike Street 320-859-2256 Osakis, MN www.pantherdistillery.com

Distillery Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10am-4pm Sat. Noon-4pm
Welcome To F reeport
Gateway to the Birch Lake Vacationland in the Heart of the Dairy Center of the World
Dear Neighbor, On behalf of the Freeport Community, we would like to welcome you to the City with a Smile. As the old saying goes, life is what you make of it, and the same holds true in Freeport. We offer many activities and events that can meet your social and recreational needs, from softball leagues to hunting and fishing to programs and festivals, to public service projects. We also offer many resources for home improvement, beautification, and organization. Along with access to health care and education, we take pride in our quality of life and want to thank you for choosing Freeport! Sincerely,
Hello and welcome to Freeport! Freeport is a smaller city located along I-94 with a diversity of businesses. It also has the famous Lake Wobegon Trail system going through the heart of downtown. Freeport is noted for its smiley face water tower, which can be seen as you travel on the interstate, but noted is the Chatter Box Cafe by author Garrison Keillor in his book In Search of Lake Wobegon. The community has deep roots in the Catholic religion with a beautiful Roman Catholic church and school, and also the Tri-City Christian Center is located in the city serving the diversity of religions. With a bustling main street and quiet residential areas, I am proud to say that this is the City with a Smile! Mayor Matt Worms
Swany White Flour Mills, Ltd. Since 1903

FLOURS
ALBANY LOCATION
790 Co. Rd. 41 (Former KFC Building) 320-845-7050 or 877-845-7050 www.VetMN.com
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Oat Bran Swany White Pancakes and Waffle Mix Organic Golden and Brown Flax Seed Steel Cut Oats Oatmeal (Regular and Quick) Organic Oatmeal Swany White Flour Organic Bread Mixes
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New Homes Remodeling Ag Buildings
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OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

A memorial to veterans and those serving in the military stands in downtown Freeport. It states: On behalf of a grateful nation, we offer this flag as a symbol of our appreciation for those who served our country.
Memberships Available
Single $375 +tax Husband and Wife $505 +tax Family $560 +tax Student $140 +tax
Call for a tee time today! 320-256-4989 www.meadowlarkcountryclub.com
Freeport State Bank ~ Serving You For 105 Years!

GREENWALD BRANCH
Freeport located at 111 Main Street East
New Munich Branch located at 601 Main Street
Melrose Branch located at 219 Main Street East
Greenwald Branch located at 450 First Avenue North
LOANS
Real Estate Home Equity Agricultural (FSA) Business (SBA) Recreational New and used car loans Many other types of personal loans
DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS
Checking Savings Certicate of Deposit
CLUB ACCOUNTS
Smart Savers Young at Heart Christmas Savers
SERVICES
Debit and Credit Cards ATMs in many locations Internet Banking QWIK ACCESS Direct Deposit Bank by Mail
No matter what your need may be, our local and personal staff will provide quality services and the respect and attention our customers deserve.
Customer Service Is Our Priority

Freeport New Munich Melrose Greenwald
www.freeportstatebank.com
Freeport New Munich Melrose Greenwald
(320) 836-2126 (800) 252-9856 (320) 837-5297 (320) 256-7342 (320) 256-7208 (800) 337-0292 (320) 987-2265 (800) 337-0292
FDIC
MEMBER
Quick Reference Guide

All phone numbers are area code (320) unless otherwise noted.
Police (Emergency).................................................... 911 Non-Emergency Stearns County Sheriffs Department.. 259-3700 Fire (Emergency)........................................................ 911 Non-Emergency........................................ 836-2411 Building Permit Zoning Officer............................................ 836-2112 Building Inspector: Dan Marthaler..... 249-7533 City Hall (all permits)..................................... 836-2112 Fax.................................................................. 836-2116 Education Melrose Area Public Schools................ 256-4224 Melrose Community Education.......... 256-6010 Sacred Heart School................................ 836-2591 West Central Area Learning Center.... 256-7836 Garbage (Refuse) Residential (City of Melrose) Dannys Disposal....................................... 836-2700
Hospital/Medical Center Albany Area Hospital............................... 845-2121 Albany Medical Center........................... 845-2157 CentralCare Health-Melrose Hospital........................................................ 256-4231 Clinic.............................................................. 256-4228 Newspaper (local) Melrose Beacon......................................... 256-3240 Post Office........................................................... 836-2104 Utilities Cable Television/Internet/Telephone: Albany Mutual Telephone Co............... 845-2101 Electric: Xcel Energy...................... 800-895-4999 (Emergency)...................................... 800-895-1999 Natural Gas: CenterPoint Energy......................... 800-245-2377 (Emergency)...................................... 800-722-9326 Water/Sewer: Public Works Department..................... 836-2112
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38084 Thunder Road Melrose, MN
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History of Freeport
Main Street, Freeport, 1911.
The Village of Freeport is located in the northeastern corner of Oak Township, on the line of what was the Great Northern Railway. It came into existence shortly after the Great Northern, after which the St. Paul, Minneapolis and Naitoba Railroad Co. built its line from East St. Cloud across the Mississippi and thence to Melrose. It was at this point that John Hoeschen, who had shortly before come from Germany with his parents, seven brothers and two sisters, opened the first store, while his brother, Joseph, built the first hotel in the village. The two buildings were the first businesses, but previous to this period, several farmers had settled the area. Henry Wahls owned the town site. The east end, which later became the church and school site, was owned by Frank Benolken. Wahls was the first settler. Other farmers that settled in the immediate neighborhood of what is now the village were the Borgerding family, Henry Hemker and Herman Rieland. The second general store was opened by Anton Rieland in 1884 and the third in 1886 by Joseph Hoeschen, who had sold his hotel business to Joseph Buttweiler. The village was first named Oak Station, but owing to complications arising in the names of Oak Station and Osakis, it was changed to Freeport. The new name appears to have been suggested by the Benolkens, who came from Freeport, Ill. Freeport was incorporated as a village in September of 1892. The first officers were Henry Benolken, President; Gothard Harren, Recorder; Moritz Hoeschen, Frank Borgerding and H.S. Leitch, Trustees; John Hoeschen, Treasurer; Carl Finken, Marshal and Street Commissioner. Previous to the incorporation, two blocks in the village had been platted, known as John Hoeschens and Joseph Hoeschens Block. In order to obtain the population required for an incorporated village, the territory had to include several surrounding farmhouses and extend the corporate limits. When the articles of incorporation had been accepted, the
village of Freeport was laid out in 16 blocks. Later the two additions-Bestes Addition in 1900 and Schoeners Addition in 1912-were platted. The first sidewalk and oak plank walk were laid in 1894 from the Woling Hotel corner to the church. The village hall was built in 1895, originally a frame structure which was later brick veneered. The steel jail cell was made by Richter and Sons, who then constructed a large blacksmith shop which is still in use. The water works system was installed in 1903, and in 1913, a new electric light system was completed. The population of the village as given by the census of 1910 was 450. The railroad station was perhaps the first building in the town proper. The first agent was Mr. Gates, who was succeeded by an agent by the name of Freetag. In 1885, Henry S. Leitch became the agent and he held the office for 28 years. School District No. 102, comprising the Village of Freeport and the adjacent vicinity, was organized in 1874. The first schoolhouse, a small log building, was soon replaced by a larger frame structure. It was soon found necessary to build an addition in 1890 that was large enough to accommodate two rooms. Teachers during the early part of the schools existence were the two Borgerdings - by then Fathers Henry and Thomas, O.S.B. - Henry Benolken, Mr. Moersch, John Steichen, Joseph Hilt, Louis Wiber and Joseph Heinen. Prof. Gothard Harren was the first principal after the two rooms had been added, with John A. Maus as assistant. In 1896, a third room was added, and in 1901 the new brick building, which is now the Villages school, was erected. It contained four rooms and a basement and was attended by about 225 pupils. Prof. Gothard Harren had been retained as the principal of the institution since 1890, a period of over 23 years. The Freeport post office was established in 1879, with John Hoeschen as first postmaster. It was originally known as the Oak Station office. Mr. Hoeschen was followed by Henry Benolken. Then came Moritz Hoeschen, followed by John W. Kuhn. The Village of Freeport had a church, a school, two banks, two creameries, three general stores, two hardware stores, two grocery stores, one hotel, two blacksmith shops, one shoe and harness store, a millinery business, electric light, waterworks and the usual activities found in a hamlet of this size.
The old Swany White Flour Mill.
Jim Notch
CONSTRUCTION
320-836-2671 320-248-4034
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City of Freeport
For all l ica u yo r electr s d e e n
ELECTRIC, INC.
320-836-2865
38489 Tristan Road, Freeport, MN 56331
SCHERPING
125 E. Main Street, Freeport, MN 56331 www.freeportmn.org Email: city@freeportmn.org 836-2112 Fax: 836-2116 City Office Hours: Monday Friday 7 a.m. 3 p.m. Office will be closed on legal holidays.
Mayor: Matt Worms Council Members: Rodney Atkinson Carrie Goebel Ken Goebel Ron Ritter City Clerk/Treasurer: Mason Schirmer Council Meetings: Last Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. EDA (Economic Development Authority): third Monday of each month.
Residential Industrial Trenching Agricultural Commercial
Counselor Realty
If youre buying or selling, work with a local REALTOR someone who knows our local market. Call for a free Market Analysis.
110 2nd St. S, Ste. 231 Waite Park, MN 320-250-3357 Cell jatkinson@counselor-realty.com
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PLEASE NOTE: If you are considering any type of construction or improvement to a future or existing property or building, you will need to comlete proper building permit forms. Visit: www.freeportmn.org or call 836-2112.
Cooking on Real Charcoal for Over 30 Years!
Freeport, MN 320-836-2695
ACKIES PIONEER INN
Specializing in BBQ Ribs, Broiled Seafood, Prime Rib, Grilled Steaks and Burgers
Patio Bar and Outdoor Seating Available
Open Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. May through October
320-845-4100
City of Freeport
110 Avon Avenue North Avon, MN 56310 www.blacknancialservices.com
Charlies Cafe
Eat at Charlies - Meet at Charlies
Catering Banquet Rooms Wi-Fi
JESSE AND JULIE JOB, OWNERS
Margo Black Scepaniak Financial Advisor
Retirement Planning IRAs 401(k)s 401(k) Rollovers Financial Planning Insurance Investments
Call for a free consultation: (320) 356-9031 - Trusted Locally Since 1960 Securities and advisory services offered through SII Investments, Inc., member FINRA, SIPC and a Registered Investment Advisor. Black Financial Services, Inc. and SII Investments, Inc. are separate and unrelated companies.
320-836-2105 www.charliescafe.com
115 Main Street East Freeport, MN 56331

Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 162, Freeport, MN 56331 836-2112 Visit us online at www.freeportmn.org/community/ freeport-chamber-of-commerce/ Freeport Chamber of Commerce 2013 Board of Directors President: Joe Hennen Vice President: Pastor Mitchell Wall Secretary: Tammy Reis Treasurer: Judy Caveny Chamber meetings are held the first Thursday of each month.
Freeport Lions Club

The Freeport Lions Club has been proudly serving the community since May 10, 1965. Service projects include donating to the following: the Freeport Community Center, the Freeport Black Sox Park, the Freeport Main Street decorative lights, the Annual Family Fun Fishing Tournament, I-94 Ice Daze, the Sgt. Mike Mills Home Improvement Project, a fundraiser for Duane Pung, and many other great and wonderful projects and causes which enhance our Freeport community. Meetings are every second and fourth Monday of each month at Ackies Pioneer Inn at 7 p.m. and we are always seeking new members willing to serve our community. If youre interested in serving as a Lion in Freeport, please contact President Ed Atkinson at 836-2695.
Freeport Chamber of Commerce Members

Ackies Pioneer Inn Inc. 320-836-2695 Albany Mutual Telephone Assn. 320-845-2101 Alee Photography 320-267-0909 Central MN Credit Union 320-836-2791 City of Freeport 320-836-2112 Charlies Cafe 320-836-2105 Triple J Restaurants, Inc. 320-836-2105 Commercial Exchange Corp. 320-836-2161 Community Care & Service Corp. 320-836-2526 Dannys Disposal & Recycling, Inc. 320-836-2700 Ellingson Plumbing, Heating, A/C, & Electrical 320-836-2117 Famo Feeds 320-836-2145 Freeport Baseball Association Freeport Farm Center 320-836-2171 Freeport Floral 320-836-7177 Freeport Gas & Grocery 320-836-7152 Freeport State Bank 320-256-7208 Freeport Veterinary Services 320-836-2788
Hennen Floor Covering, Inc. 320-836-2177 Hennen Lumber Co. Inc. 320-836-2135 Hiltner Company 320-836-2122 Hoeschen Auto, Inc. 320-836-2130 Integrated Health & Wellness 320-836-7150 KASM-KDDG Radio 320-845-2184 Melrose Area School/Community Ed Melrose Beacon/Star Publications 320-256-3240 Mid Central Heating & AC, Inc. 320-836-2502 Millwood Metalworks, Inc. 320-836-2707 Rockwell American 320-836-2550 Roof 1-RBR, Inc. Sacred Heart Parish/School 320-836-2143 Scherping Electric, Inc. 320-836-2865 Swany White Flour Mills, Ltd. 240-836-2174 The Peripheral Vision 320-356-7858 Tri-City Christian Center 320-836-2997 Uptown Hair Studio 320-836-7194 Wobegon Fabric & Quilting
Freeport Fire Department
104 4th Street NW, Freeport, MN 56331 836-2411
One Piece At A Time!

recycle@albanytel.com RECYCLING APPLIANCES
Lets Go Green
Commercial Exchange Corporation

116 First Ave. N P.O. Box 176 Freeport, MN 56331
Insurance Services
Fax 320-836-2160
320-836-2161 1-877-836-2161
Website: www.cecinsurance.com E-mail: cec@cecinsurance.com
320-845-2747 or 320-248-5253
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-5, Sat. 8-Noon 34646 225th Ave., Albany DALE OVERMAN
We buy Aluminum Electronics Brass
Stainless Steel Automotive Batteries Copper
Agriculture Industry
The agricultural industry continues to be an integral part of Freeports success. Dairy and turkey, along with pork, beef and crops are the dominant agricultural industries in our area. The dairy industry continues to have traditional 60-90 cow farms with pipeline milkers, while most expansions now include a milking parlor or robotic milking system, free stall cow housing, and dairy herds of 150 to 1000 cows. According to the 2009 Minnesota Agricultural Statistics, Stearns County had 70,000 dairy cows on 762 dairy farms, with an average of 92 cows per farm. The average cow produced 19,300 pounds of milk annually compared to 10,000 pounds of milk produced annually in 1975. A few reasons for the increase are better feeding practices, improved genetics and also more attention shown to cow comfort. Stearns County is the #1 county in Minnesota for milk production, total milk cows and total cash receipts for livestock sales, along with cattle and calves on inventory. There are a number of turkey farms in the area as well.
A majority of them have contracts with Jennie-O Turkey Store to raise a certain number of birds. A majority of the turkeys that are contracted with Jennie-O Turkey Store are processed at the plant in nearby Melrose. Stearns County is the #1 county in the nation for turkey production. There are also pork and beef producers in the area, however much of the hog finishing has gone to contract finishing, so not as many small farmers in the area have been choosing to raise pork. Cash crops are also raised in the Freeport area. These crops include corn, soybeans and alfalfa. Some of these crops will be sold to the feed mills in town or hauled to another site. The majority of the alfalfa that is raised as cash crops is sold locally to dairy farmers or brought to a hay auction. Stearns County is the #1 county in Minnesota for hay production and oat production. Another major change in the crop market for the area is the increase and expansion of ethanol plants in the area. The Freeport economy continues to be vibrant and is highly dependent on the agricultural industry.
Providing Quality Products To The Trailer Industry

LIVESTOCK, BOAT, UTILITY & TRUCK TRANSPORT FENDERS
AXLES JACKS COUPLERS SUSPENSION PAINT FENDERS WHEELS & TIRES 208 7th St. SW HITCHES Freeport, MN 56331 BRAKES (320) 836-2550 LIGHTS (888) 325-1485 HARDWARE www.rockwellamerican.com ACCESSORIES
Quality Feeds for Livestock Nutrition
446 Industrial Dr. P.O.Box 7, Freeport, MN 56331-0007

Check out our website to nd a Famo Feeds dealer near you!
Fax: 320-836-2200
Phone 320-836-2145 or 800-450-2145

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Community Services
POST OFFICE: 119 Main Street E. (320) 836-2104 LIBRARIES: Albany Public Library 400 Railroad Ave. PO Box 519 Albany, MN 56307 845-4843 www.griver.org Melrose Public Library 225 1st St. NE, PO Box 27 Melrose, MN 56352 256-3885 www.griver.org NEWSPAPERS: Melrose Beacon 408 E. Main St., Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-3240 Website: www.melrosebeacon.com Email: carol@melrosebeacon.com Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday The Enterprise 561 Railroad Ave., PO Box 310, Albany, MN 56307 (320) 845-2700 Fax: 320-845-4805 Website: www.albanyenterprise.com Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
Quality healthhealth care care Quality with awith personal touch touch a personal
Kurt Schwieters, MD Julie Klasen, Dante Beretta, MD Kurt Schwieters, MD MD Julie Klasen, MD Dante Beretta, MD
Erin Bjork, Patrick Heller, MD Beth Frazier, CNP Erin Bjork, CNP Patrick Heller, MD CNP Beth Frazier, CNP
Clinic hours: Clinic hours: Offers emergency care, Offers emergency care, Mon., Tues., Mon., Thurs.Tues., Thurs. obstetrics, surgery, obstetrics, surgery, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. imaging and rehabilitation. imaging and rehabilitation Wed., Fri. 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Wed., Fri. 8 a.m. 5 p.m. hospital Attached to the Attached to the hospital Sat. 8 a.m. toSat. noon 8 a.m. to noon are the nursing arehome, the nursing home, assisted living and living and assisted independent independent living living apartments. apartments.
(320) 256-4228 (320) 256-4228 (320) 256-4231 (320) 256-4231
Melrose Clinic Melrose Hospital Melrose Clinic Melrose Hospital
Visiting Specialists make regular visitsregular to Melrose Visiting Specialists make visits to Melrose
to complement the care provided by our family medicine to complement the care provided by our family medicine providers. providers. Allergy Allergy Orthopedics Orthopedics Cardiology Podiatry Podiatry Cardiology Gastroenterology Gastroenterology Psychiatry Psychiatry Medical Oncology Psychology Medical Oncology Psychology Neurology Neurology Surgery Surgery Obstetrics& Gynecology Urology Urology Obstetrics & Gynecology Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Millwood M Metalworks, Inc.

Welding Weldin Fabrication CNC Plasma & Flame Cutting
JIM HERDERING, PRESIDENT Fax: 320-836-2711 Email: Jimh@millwoodmetalworks.com
525 Main Street WestStreet West 525 Main Melrose, MN 56352 MN 56352 Melrose, www.centracare.com www.centracare.com
320-836-2707
www.millwoodmetalworks.com Located in Freeport Industrial Park
Churches
(clustered with Immaculate Conception Parish in New Munich and St. Rose of Lima Parish in St. Rosa)
www.sacredheartfreeport.org
Sacred Heart Parish-Freeport
Immaculate Conception Parish New Munich

(clustered with Sacred Heart Parish in Freeport and St. Rose of Lima Parish in St. Rosa)
St. Rose of Lima Parish-St. Rosa

(clustered with Sacred Heart Parish in Freeport and Immaculate Conception Parish in New Munich)
www.strosachurch.org
www.newmunichchurch.org
Sacred Heart Weekend Mass Schedule: January through June: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. July through December: Sunday 9:30 a.m. (Childrens Liturgy of the Word at every Sunday Mass) Sacred Heart Weekday Mass Schedule: Wednesday 8:15 a.m. and Friday 8:15 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration: Every Friday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (quiet prayer and reflection) Sacred Heart School: (see Education) Sr. Janine Braun, Principal Kathy Welle, Admin. Coordinator Phone: 320-836-2591 www.sacredheartfreeport.org/school
For current Mass times, check the websites listed above.
Immaculate Conception Weekend Mass Schedule: January through June: Sunday: 9:30 a.m. July through December: Saturday: 4 p.m., Sunday: 8 a.m. (Childrens Liturgy of the Word at Sunday Masses) Immaculate Conception Weekday Mass Schedule: Thursday: 8:15 a.m.
Sacred Heart Parish - Freeport Immaculate Conception Parish - New Munich St. Rose of Lima Parish - St. Rosa
St. Rose of Lima Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday: 8 p.m., Sunday: 9 a.m. (Childrens Liturgy of the Word at Sunday Masses) St. Rose of Lima Weekday Mass Schedule: Tuesday: 8 a.m.
Tri-Parish office address: 106 3rd Ave. NE, PO Box 155 Freeport, MN 56331-0155 Tri-Parish Office Phone: 320-836-2143 Fax: 320-836-2142 E-mail: triparish@albanytel.com
Father Roger Klassen, OSB, Pastor of the Tri-Parish cluster............................................................................320-836-2143 Rev. Mr. Rick Scherping, Deacon for the Tri-Parish cluster..........................320-836-2635
Churches
Hiltner Company Inc.

The Towing Pros
COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR
Including Rebuilding Alternators, Starters & Generators
338 West Main St, Freeport, MN 56331 320-836-2997 or 320-429-0317 Pastor Mitchell Wall Reaching Freeport, Albany, Melrose, and the surrounding communities with the message of Christs love! Services: Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. with coffee and fellowship beforehand Wednesday Family Night: 7 p.m.
Tri-City Christian Center
SMALL ENGINE REPAIR

Sharpen Chain Saw Blades Sharpen & Balance Lawn Mower Blades Repair Almost Any Brand of Lawn Mower
DEALER
216 W. Main St., Freeport 320-836-2122
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 am-5 pm; Sat. By appointment or call ahead
Weddings Banquets Anniversaries Reunions

Full Service Events & Recreation Center
Big bank capabilities.

Business & Ag Loans, large or small Real estate, auto & rec vehicle loans Internet & Mobile Banking Savings & Retirement Accounts
Freeport Community Center

307 7th St St. SE SE, F Freeport, t MN 56331
Call for Reservations
320-836-2526
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Community Events
Upcoming events for 2013-2014

May: Annual Baseball Tournament June: First Weekend: Freeport City-Wide Garage Sale Freeport Familly Fishing Tour on Kings Lake Munich Fest, downtown New Munich Annual Ham BBQ Fire Department Fundraiser July: Annual Mens Fast Pitch Softball Tournament Sacred Heart Parish Festival September: St. Rosa Parish Festival Annual Kickball Tournament October: First Saturday in October Freeport Fall Fest, sponsored by Freeport Chamber 1K-5K Walk/Run put on by Sacred Heart School December: First Friday in December Santas Coming to Town January: Sacred Heart School Prime & Wine
Sacred Heart Parish Festival A Celebration of Community!

July
The festival is held annually on the church grounds on the 3rd full weekend of July.
For more information on local events, contact the Freeport Chamber of Commerce at 836-2112, or visit online at www.freeportmn.org
Lake Wobegon Trail

The Lake Wobegon Trail measures 54 miles in Stearns County. The Stearns County segment of the Lake Wobegon Trail extends from the Stearns/Todd County line to St. Joseph and from Albany to the Morrison/Stearns County line. There is an additional 8 miles of Lake Wobegon Trail in Todd County. If you connect the Lake Wobegon Trail with Morrison Countys connecting Soo Line Trail and the Central Lakes Trail, which meets the Lake Wobegon Trail in Osakis, you have the LONGEST PAVED RAIL TRAIL in the country over 120 miles long. The trail is open to bicycling, snowmobiling without studs, walking and rollerblading. The trail was built on two abandoned railroad corridors the Burlington Northern Santa Fe and the Soo Line.
Trail Mileage: Sauk Centre to West Union................. 7.0 miles West Union to Osakis.......................... 5.0 miles Osakis to Nelson.................................. 5.6 miles Nelson to Alexandria........................... 6.5 miles Alexandria to Garfield......................... 6.0 miles Garfield to Brandon............................. 5.4 miles Brandon to Evansville......................... 4.9 miles Evansville to Melby............................. 4.6 miles Melby to Ashby.................................... 4.2 miles Ashby to Dalton................................... 7.5 miles Dalton to Fergus Falls.......................... 8.1 miles
LEGEND
Mile Post Resort Shelter Swimming College Trails Library Campsite Museum Parking Restrooms State Park Municipal Boundary
Stearns County Parks Commission Jay Forstner
Trail Mileage: St. Joseph to Avon................................9.0 miles Avon to Albany.....................................6.3 miles Albany to Freeport...............................5.3 miles Freeport to Melrose..............................6.0 miles Melrose to Sauk Centre........................9.5 miles Albany to Holdingford ........................9.4 miles
St. Johns University & Arboretum Stella Maris Chapel College of St. Benedict
St. Joseph
Parks and Recreation
Albany Golf Club
18-Hole Golf Course 845-2505 A public 18-hole golf course located adjacent to Interstate 94, a block from Main Street in Albany. Many water hazards provide challenges for the golfer attempting to shoot even par. Visit www.albanygc.com for membership rates, green fees and other activities offered to the public.
Birch Lakes State Forest
Avon Beach
Avon has the only public beach in the area. The beach is close to the Lake Wobegon Trail. The amenities include a sand beach, picnic tables, and restrooms open to the public daily until 10 p.m. A project named Back the Beach aims to make the City of Avon beach a family-oriented place and keep it that way so that everyone that utilizes it feels comfortable and has an enjoyable experience. It involves patrolling of the beach by unlicensed uniformed beach patrol officers who have the authority to enforce the City of Avon beach ordinances, which include enforcement of no alcohol, no smoking, no glass, etc. as posted by signs and stated in ordinance.
Birch Lake Campgrounds & Hiking Trails (located nine miles north of Melrose) 29 campsites; $12.00 per night Picnic sites Boat landing Fishing Swimming Seven miles hiking trails Seven miles mountain biking trails Four miles snowmobiling trails For additional information, visit www.dnr.mn.us or call (320) 616-2525 (Managed by Charles A. Lindbergh State Park).
Hemker Zoo
County Road 39, Freeport 836-2426 www.hemkerzoo.com
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Meadowlark Country Club
North Park Campgrounds, Primitive, Albany. 845-4244 Cedar Lake Memorial Park, Upsala..................... 573-2983 ~ El Rancho Manana, Richmond............................. 597-2740
9-Hole Golf Course 256-4989 Meadowlark Golf Course and Country Club, located at 837 Country Club Drive in Melrose, offers golfing, golf tournaments, and private parties.
Freeport Softball/Baseball
Freeport Softball
There is no sign proclaiming Freeport the Softball capital of the world, nation, state or county. But if it wanted to, the town could make a good argument for that case. Freeport has 49 sanctioned softball teams in four different leagues. Freeport has some nice advantages for those wishing to play on its diamonds. One of the biggest is that the community is easily accessible from I-94. Another is that the diamonds are very good diamonds. Those advantages mean there are a number of people coming into Freeport. While some of them do play on more than one team, it is still very likely that in any given week during the summer, there are more people coming to play softball in the community, than actually live here. According to the state demographer, Freeport has a population of 517 people. There is a diversification of the leagues. There is a womens slow-pitch, a co-rec slow pitch, a mens slow pitch and a fast pitch league. The mens slow pitch is unique. It is a wood bat league. The community also boasts two lighted diamonds. Baseball played the right way www.freeportblacksox.com
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Bud Heidgerken
Little League baseball returned to Freeport after many years of being non-existent. Bud Heidgerken,
who runs the Freeport Mens Fast Pitch League (17 teams), felt it was needed as a feeder program for both fast pitch and the Blacksox. If kids dont play ball when they are young, they wont play ball when they are adults. Two years ago, with the assistance of the Stearns Little Dipper League, kids baseball began again in Freeport. We (Melanie Herkenhoff ) also started a girls fast pitch (grade 1-6). We are hoping to join a league this year. Totally, we had 72 boys and girls in the program. Once the boys are too old for Little League, Bud has steered them into the Mens Fast Pitch League (lower division). He does this every other year and pitches for them, at the same time allowing anyone who wants to try pitching to do so. Last year a group of boys from St. Rosa started. Zach Austin is doing well. Before that was Kyle Nienaber throwing for Albany. The senior group from Melrose has Jeremy Harms throwing. This year we (Scott & Russ Hoeschen and Andy Welle) will have Eric and Mike Eveslage joining our crew. Now if only the weather cooperates!
Melrose Area Public Schools Independent School District 740 546 5th Ave. NE Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-4224 www.melrose.k12.mn.us
It is the mission of District 740 Public Schools to prepare all learners, in partnership with their families and the community, to inspire a passion for lifelong learning and to contribute within a changing and diverse world. The Melrose Area School Complex is the hub of the district, which includes residents from Freeport, Greenwald, Meire Grove, Melrose, New Munich, Spring Hill, St. Martin, and St. Rosa. The quality faculty consists of over 70% masterseducated professionals. Though portions of the campus are approximately 40 years old, the facility is well maintained and continues to be upgraded annually in order to better serve its students and school community. Recent upgrades have included new lockers, updated computer labs, and a modernized food service facility. The Melrose Area Elementary School Program (grades Pre-K-5) provides a quality basic education program that emphasizes strong reading and mathematics skills. They are especially proud of the kindergarten program at Melrose Area Elementary because they are able to provide all-day, every-day, at no additional cost. The accelerated reading/ math and Early Intervention in Reading (EIR) programs are examples of excellent supplemental individualized programs used to increase reading and math skills. The exceptional special education staff and program provides outstanding support to students with special needs. The Melrose Area Middle School (grades 6-8) provides an environment which meets the ever-changing physical, social, and emotional challenges middle school students face. Quarter classes of art, computer, FACS, and industrial technology allow students to experience electives along with their core classes. Students can set goals with their
2012 Salutatorian Jackie Blomker (from left) and Co-Valedictorians Jenna Friedrichs and Hailey Brinkman.
Education
Close to 50 Melrose High School students and teachers helped pick rocks at the Brenda and Mike Wiechmann farm near St. Rosa. Their classmate, Craig Wiechmann, was killed earlier in the year in a farm accident.
academics and behaviors to strive for Incentive Day each quarter. The outstanding special needs and ELL programs continue within the middle school and provide excellent support to students who qualify. The Melrose Area High School (grades 9-12) provides a comprehensive educational program that offers college credit courses in a multitude of content areas. A wide variety of math and science electives are also offered. Communication classes in foreign language and English are offered, with emphasis on reading, writing and speaking as a strong concentration. The music programs are a highlight and are cherished by students and community. An array of extra-curricular activities are currently offered and provide extended social leadership and collaborative skills. Melrose Area Schools is a member of the West Central Education District (WCED), which provides support for the special education program. The WCED also provides access to an Area Learning Center that provides alternative educational learning opportunities for some qualifying middle and high school students.
Education
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Melrose Area Schools provide an excellent Community Education program. The program includes activities and opportunities for community members of all ages. Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) programs are offered for children birth to kindergarten and their parents. What will you do at ECFE? Parent/Child Interaction - parents and children
An egg painting class was one of the many classes offered through Community Education.
explore and learn together in the classroom doing projects, puzzles and educational games without the distraction of other siblings, the phone, or the laundry! Circle Time - teachers, children and parents participate in songs and games together. Childrens Time - time for the children to play, eat a snack, and listen to a story with their friends and an early childhood teacher. Parent Discussion - parents share practical advice and discuss parenting topics of interest with each other and a parent educator in an adjoining room with a one-way mirror to observe the children as they play. School Readiness is also offered, which is a preschool program for children who are four by September 1. Children meet twice a week in a preschool room and engage in activities that will prepare them for kindergarten. The Adult Basic Education programs include Citizenship class, English as a Second Language, and General Education Diploma classes. These classes are offered in the evening at Melrose Public Schools at no charge. The Community Education program provides a variety of instructional, recreational and social programming for all ages. Community events include a Father Daughter Ball and an annual Community Talent Show. Our district also offers a full summer recreation program. If you are interested in Community Education programs, please call 320-256-6010 or go online to www.melrose.k12.mn.us and check out the Community Education online registration link.
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The School District offers many quality programs for students. The professional and quality coaches and advisors are very skilled at teaching lifelong skills like dealing with adversity, teamwork, and leadership. In addition, our coaches and advisors are experienced in their fields. The activities offered are: Archery Band Baseball Basketball (boys and girls) Choir Dance Team Football Golf (boys and girls) Gymnastics Hockey Knowledge Bowl Musical Pep Band Softball Tae Kwon Do Speech Tennis (girls) Student Council Track (boys and girls) Swimming & Diving Volleyball (boys and girls) Wrestling Synchronized Swimming Youth Theatre
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407 Main St. E, Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-2210 The Melrose English Center offers the following programs: English as a second language, basic literacy skills for adults, basic math skills for adults, workforce preparation, and a family literacy program. Individual one-on-one tutoring is also offered through the Melrose/Sauk Centre Literacy Program and these services include GED preparation, English as a second language training, and citizenship preparation. Any adult 16 years or older not currently enrolled in secondary school is eligible for these programs. For more information and class schedules, please contact The English Center at (320) 256-2210.
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303 2nd St. NE, P.O. Box 39, Freeport, MN 56331 320-836-2591 E-mail: shs@albanytel.com Kathy Welle, Administrative Coordinator Sacred Heart School offers a Catholic/Christian environment. Students are involved in liturgies, prayer services, social outreach and learning about their Catholic faith. We offer pre-K through grade 6, all day every day kindergarten with highly-qualified teachers and small class sizes. Computer Assisted Programs Updated computer lab iPads Accelerated reading program Strong academic curriculum Curriculum studied and updated regularly. Music, art, and physical education specialists and licensed pre-school School age child care program - before school, after school and summer care
Sacred Heart School
207 5th St. NE, Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-2141 montessorischoolofmelrose@hotmail.com The Montessorri School of Melrose has been operating for nine years, serving children from 3 - 6 years of age. The school is owned by Tamy Ellering Beuning. We are a private school with a Christian orientation. Please call to make an appointment to come and visit our school and meet our teachers. Children are enrolled year-round, so we are ready when your child is ready. Above all, come see our children! They are highly social, well adjusted, spontaneous, happy, peaceful and courteous. They are also excited about learning!
The following colleges and universities are within a 35- to 50-mile radius of Freeport.
St. Cloud State University 720 4th Avenue South St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498 (320) 308-0121 www.stcloudstate.edu St. Cloud Technical and Community College 1540 Northway Drive St Cloud, MN 56303-1240 (320) 308-5000 or (800) 222-1009 www.sctcc.edu Rasmussen College 226 Park Ave South St. Cloud, MN 56301-3713 (320) 251-5600 www.rasmussen.edu Regency Beauty Institute 110 2nd Street So. Waite Park, MN 56387 (320) 251-0500 St. Scholastica 4150 2nd Street South, Ste 550 St. Cloud, MN 56301 (320) 529-6663 College of Saint Benedict 37 S College Ave St. Joseph, MN 56374 (320) 363-5011 www.csbsju.edu Saint Johns University PO Box 2000 Collegeville, MN 56321 (320) 363-2011 www.csbsju.edu Alexandria Technical College 1601 Jefferson St Alexandria, MN 56308 (888) 234-1222 www.alextech.org Ridgewater College Willmar Campus 21010 15th Avenue NW PO Box 1097 Willmar, MN 56201 (800) 722-1151 www.ridgewater.mnscu.edu Minnesota School of Business 1201 2nd Street So. Waite Park, MN 56387 (320) 257-2000 www.msbcollegeedu.com Model College of Hair Design 201 8th Avenue So. St. Cloud, MN 56301 (320) 253-4222 or (800) 450-3300 www.mcohd.com
Colleges and Universities
Melrose Public Library

225 1st St. NE, P.O. Box 27, Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-3885 www.griver.org
The Melrose Branch of Great River Regional Library (GRRL) has what you are looking for....books on almost every subject, magazines, entertainment and how-to DVDs, music CDs, eAudiobooks, eBooks, computers, internet access, programs, and so much more. Library members also have access to the 700,000 items owned by the Great River Regional Library system, of which Melrose Public Library is a member. All of the GRRL Hours: systems materials are Monday..................................2:00 8:00 listed on a computer Tuesday..................................2:00 5:00 catalog. Library users Wednesday...........................2:00 7:00 may search and make Thursday... 10:00 12:00, 2:00 5:00 their requests on the Friday......................................2:00 6:00 computer (either at Saturday............................10:00 12:00 the library or from home), and a daily delivery service circulates items within the systems 32 libraries. The library also offers free Internet access at public Internet stations as well as childrens and adults programming. The library is in a large, modern, fully-accessible city building that also houses meeting rooms, the police department, Page 24 Freeport Resource Guide
a center for seniors and other city offices. It is comfortable and well organized, with clear signage to direct users to the fiction, non-fiction, childrens and reference collections. Library staff is knowledgeable, friendly and helpful and receive professional reference and support services from the GRRL headquarters in St. Cloud. Free library cards are available to residents of the GRRL service area, which include: Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd and Wright counties. For additional information, please call (320) 256-3885.
Albany Public Library

400 Railroad Ave., PO Box 519 Albany, MN 56307 845-4843 www.griver.org
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The Albany branch of Great River Regional Library carries books on almost every subject, magazines, entertainment and how-to DVDs, music CDs, eAudiobooks, eBooks, computers, Internet access, programs so much more.
Medical Care (Albany Area)
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Albany Area Hospital & Medical Center

300 Third Avenue, Albany, MN 56307 845-2157 (Clinic) 845-2121 (Hospital)
Dr. Daron Gersch, board-certified in Family Medicine Dr. Nathan Brever, board-certified in Family Medicine Dr. Libby Brever, board-certified in Family Medicine Charlene Gerner, RN, PA-C, special interests: family medicine and womens health Teresa Hamiel, PA-C, special interest: Family Medicine Eric Fly, PA-C, emergency medicine and urgent care Esther Doele, CFNP, emergency medicine and urgent care Dan Rickard, PA-C, emergency medicine and urgent care Josh Arickx, PA-C, emergency medicine and urgent care
Albany Area Hospital & Medical Center (AAHMC) delivers quality health care services to the people of Albany, Avon, Holdingford, Freeport and the surrounding areas. The organization includes the hospital, a medical center in Albany, and a satellite clinic in Avon. AAHMC is one of the largest employers in Albany with 92 employees and is part of Unity Family Healthcare in Little Falls, Minnesota. MEDICAL STAFF AAHMC offers a host of primary care, urgent care and emergency care services through its medical staff.
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the scenic public golf course and Church of Seven Dolors in Albany. Rehabilitative services such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy as well as round-theclock licensed nursing staff are provided to residents in need of short-stay care, long-term care, and memory care.
230 Church Ave, P.O. Box 676 Albany, MN 56307 845-2195 (Located just off I-94 next to golf course and Seven Dolors Catholic Church) Nursing Home and Independent, Assisted and Income Based Senior Apartments
Mother of Mercy Nursing Home is a 76-bed Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home facility built on three levels with large private and semi-private rooms where residents of each floor enjoy courtyard settings. Residents can participate in activities and dining while overlooking
Mother of Mercy Campus of Care
Mother of Mercy Apartments is a 32-unit independent living apartment complex. Designed to offer safe, convenient living, it also offers three different room styles to choose from. Assisted Living services are also available for an additional fee. Memory Lane is our memory care unit attached to the apartments, which offers staff who are specially trained and educated in understanding cognitive loss and are available twenty-four hours a day to provide continuous assistance with activities of daily living. Mercy Manor is an income-based housing option for those sixty-two and older. Assisted Living services are also available for an additional fee. FOR MORE INFORMATION about Mother of Mercy Campus of Care or for a tour of the campus, please call (320) 845-2195.
Medical Care (Melrose Area)
525 Main St. W, Melrose, MN 56352 320-256-4231 CentraCare Health Melrose is a 25-bed critical access hospital with an attached clinic, 75-bed skilled nursing home and a 41-unit senior independent apartment building with assisted living services available. A full range of health care services and convenient access to a variety of specialists are provided on this growing medical campus in Melrose. CentraCare Health - Melrose employs more than 270 people who serve nearly 10,000 residents in and around western Stearns County. The city of Melrose is located 25 miles west of St. Cloud on Interstate 94. At CentraCare Health - Melrose, our mission is to work to improve the health of every patient, every day. The campus has the latest medical and diagnostic equipment to ensure quality medical care at the local level. The campus employs an excellent staff that is committed to fulfilling our mission to our community. In 2009, internal hospital remodeling to the rehabilitation and emergency departments took place. Rehabilitation purchased new exercise equipment for its new 4,749-square-foot department. The Emergency department is also larger and more private. CentraCare Health - Melrose medical staff consists of four family practice physicians and three nurse practitioners. Many physician specialists visit CentraCare Health - Melrose on a scheduled basis to provide outreach services. This convenient access allows our patients to receive the high-quality specialty care they need, while staying close to home. In many cases, the patient may be treated by a specialist in St. Cloud and receive follow-up care by the same specialist in Melrose.
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320-256-4474 Pine Villa Care Center, a 75-bed skilled nursing home, provides 24-hour nursing care and rehabilitation services. We are fortunate to have 53 private rooms. There is a specialized care wing, Pine Haven, for residents with Alzheimers disease and other dementias. Pine Haven is a secure unit with an enclosed courtyard for outdoor exercise. Staff are specially trained to meet the unique needs of these special residents. Villa Court was opened in 2007 with 15 private rooms with in-floor heat and personal bathrooms with showers. All residents are provided a variety of activities and special programs to meet their interests, and daily church services are provided in the chapel. Pine Villa has spacious lounges, dining and recreational areas and special items such as an aviary. Strong community and family support ensure many visitors and a family atmosphere. Pine Villa provides high-quality nursing care in a supportive and caring environment. An Adult Day Care program provides relief for care takers during daytime hours and gives participants social and recreational activities that might not otherwise be available to them because of disability or other circumstances. Participants receive a noon meal, snacks and assistance with medication and personal care, if necessary.
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525 Main St. W Melrose, MN 56352 (320) 256-4228
Clinic Years in Business: 41 (since 1972) Brief Clinic History: The Melrose community was served faithfully for many decades by two independent physicians Dr. A.H. Zachman and Dr. L.B. Kuhlmann. As they approached the latter part of their careers, the Melrose citizens became concerned about who would follow in their footsteps. They formed a committee to recruit new doctors and had a flyer posted in the University of Minnesota Medical School student lounge. This flyer was noticed by then medical students Allen Horn and James Mohs. Later a friend, Tim Scanlan, also became interested. The three students were aggressively recruited by the people of Melrose. After they finished their training, they came to Melrose and in 1972 built a clinic. As the community grew, so did the number of physicians. The clinic was an independent entity serving the health care needs of the Melrose area until May 1996, when it integrated with CentraCare Health in St. Cloud in order to expand patient services, specialty coverage and information systems. This integration has allowed the physicians of CentraCare Health Melrose to continue their emphasis on cost-effective, quality
health care in a rapidly-changing health care marketplace. Another significant result of the integration was the construction of a new clinic in 1999. The clinic provided much-needed room for additional physicians and allowed for combining the clinic and hospital lab and X-ray services. The staff of CentraCare Health - Melrose clinic promotes the optimal health of patients and the community by involving individuals as much as possible in their own health care. An emphasis on patient-centered care, education and preventative health care, as well as new technologies and skills, will ensure that the providers and staff of CentraCare Health - Melrose will meet the health care needs of the entire area well into the future. One of the original founders of the clinic, Allen Horn, M.D., reluctantly gave up seeing patients in January, 2005, due to increasing responsibilities as President of CentraCare Clinic. James Mohs, M.D., who initially only planned to stay for two years, retired from the practice in December 2006 after working in Melrose for more than 33 years. Mary Schwieters, M.D., who resigned from the clinic in 2008 to be able to spend more time with her children, also works as a locum to help out in the clinic when needed. The current physicians include Drs. Dante Beretta, Kurt Schwieters, Julie Klasen, Patrick Heller and nurse practitioners Erin Bjork, Cat Standfuss, and Beth Frazier. For 41 years, the clinic has offered comprehensive family health care to an ever-expanding service area in central Minnesota. In December, 2009, the clinic moved to a new, larger clinic site, adjacent to the old clinic. A new laboratory and retail pharmacy also opened in this addition. The former clinic space was renovated and is being used for visiting specialist clinics. CentraCare Health Melrose clinic is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday. The telephone numbers are 256-4228, and after hours 256-4231.
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chaplaincy services to the entire complex. Tenants have full use of the fireplace lounge, sun room, patio, crafts room, laundry rooms and dining room. The rent package includes morning coffee and rolls, a nutritious noon dinner and weekly housekeeping. Cable TV, electricity, water, sewer, trash service, snow removal and lawn care are also included in the rent. A large parking lot is available or garages can be rented. Recreational programs are provided, including outings to area restaurants, community events and other points of interest. Daily church services are provided in the chapel at Pine Villa. A beautician and barber provide services at the Pine Villa beauty shop. Weekly transportation to the local grocery store is also provided at no charge. Park View Center is designed for active people who wish to be free from the burden of home ownership and maintenance but continue to be involved in the community. Find out for yourself why so many seniors are happy to call Park View Center home.
125 M 5th Ave W, Melrose, MN 56352 320-256-7596 Attached to CentraCare Health Melrose, Park View Center offers 42 retirement living apartments. It overlooks the Jaycee Park and provides independent living for persons 55+ in a secure apartment building. Each apartment has emergency call cords that bring immediate nursing response from Pine Villa. A retired Catholic priest lives in the apartments and provides
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Melrose-For the rst time in several years, Melrose Area Public School students will make up snow days after graduation. The Melrose School Board voted on Monday, April 22, during its monthly meeting, to have non-senior students report for class on Tuesday, June 4; Wednesday, June 5 and half a day ThursBUILT TO HANDLE day, June 6, to make up days CORNSTALK BALING missed because of snow days. Through April 19, there had been ve days when school was closed, seven days with late starts and one If youve gotta haul, would just day with an early dismissal give us a call! stipulation the city No city because of weather and/or BY MIKE KOSIK facilitate the funding. for the weather related conditions. Staff Writer funds would be used During the March city project. 90 School Board meeting it was AVON - The Avon for MN/DOT will pay BY BRYAN ZOLLMAN cleared the way a percent of the estimated $1.35 decided not to call students council Staff Writer to fund back to make up for missed a grant application the north million cost, but it requires the The victim time, until that point. Since Editors Note: name mennoise barrier along County the city to come up with New Holland Super Boom her Five bar pick-up that meeting, there have been asked not to have but she wanted side of I-94 from Spunk rest. skid steers help you Reinforced 1 meetingrubber mounted tines tioned in this story, two more closings and one Road 9 to Middle At the April Pick-up the area to be indo more in less time! other residents of flares early dismissal. If there are Dumont, MN/ Lake. formed on the scam. after was Claudia Two-piece from windguard citicouncil, more closings, the board will New cab design The ALBANY - Senior an Duckbill trash baffle brush pen pack, from DOT project manager again need to decide how to Faster cycle speeds with patented are at receiving a report belt guides zens everywhere Homeowners St. Cloud. 2012 Front Super Boom design address the day or days lost. MN/DOT semi-solids being taken the Stratford In External expeller roll increased risk of Lower operating costs approved the analysis phone noise Snow days a through Association, of Increased semi-liquid conducted tire options uid advantage Fast attachment swapping at a special that the continued on pg. 2 application and concluded positively and internet scams. not un liquid meeting April 15. residents would Those scams are bedding report showed about benet from the construction the Albany/ The common, even in Dumont of the Stratford area. 62 percent Avon/Holdingford The resident favored of a noise barrier, to report 320-352-6543 woman written Hwy. 71 South, Sauk Centre, MN Association said in her An 85-year-old single-auger and were willing and bethe barrier was recently targeted a scam. for the the city. reduce www.modernfarmequipment.com assessed Vertical Maxx to be will A barrier could came a victim of such victims and, Store Hours: Monday-Friday 7-6, improvements. provide excellent if noise by one-half, According to the was tarwill know mixing, A barrier on Saturday Seasonal We processing, and daughter, her mother but was been Dumont said, has unloading determined wasCNH the grant funding 2009 the north side America LLC. 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You may turn in your old and worn ags, to be disfor less projects around the Association attended he scammers asked posed of, at any American meeting to with other said. and councils April 1 she conspicuous amounts, Legion Post or at AMPS and Minnesota state, the noise barrier advocate for the banking ofcials. KOSIK If past MIKE BYgot it the Holiday Station in Albago the victims son Department of Transportation would be built, it would Staff Writer Thankfully, ny. (MN/DOT) grant. his mother at Mother Albany visited agreed The list of past was on The council NOISE BARRIER, for of Mercy while she 3A scammers, apply for the grant Continued on page the phone with the Grand March at to barrier but with the won a Saturdays had during she the page her who told photos are on date, Holly Schmitt, had to pay carries his prom year was A Night in Paris. More BY MIKE KOSIK million dollars but Nolan Anderson PHOTO The theme this .com. 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to attend the meeting. It was the rst time the council had used technology, like this, to listen to reports. During a special meeting at 5:30 p.m., city administrator Michael Brethorst dialed up the citys development consultant Traci Ryan, from David Drown and Associates, who, over the telephone, updated them on a business development agreement she is working on, on behalf of the city. That was followed by an audit report, via Skype, from McDonald. Finally, Paul Donna, of Northland Securities, informed the council, over the phone, of the bids received for renancing their 2008 re/ ambulance hall bond, which the council later approved.
by BRYAN ZOLLMAN The suspects left STAFF WRITER a different vehicle at the property Hoffman, 21, of Nelson, and Lazaro and port, the occupants ed in the stolen Domingo Diaz, 33, The occupants of were able stopped of to reactivate a a vehi- short time later pickup. A Willmar. Diaz cle involved in a fatal credit card and light, for a burned-out tail- vehicle, possession was in the back subsequently the suspects pay for the gas. police but took off, leading degree controlled of fthin Sauk Centre on accident returned the pickup and left seat and Chronister was in It was Monday, in the original on April 16, were involved vehicle they the passenger seat. Chronister suspectslater learned that the up to 60 a chase the reached unauthorized use substance, in a arrived in. The of miles per hour in police matter earlier report states was pronounced dead at the formationhave given false in- 30-mile-per-hour a vehicle, leaving the a motor that day. the suspects scene. scene of on their identity to zone. The damage According to the Todd then chase ended when to property, and she the Long Prairie Coun- Sauk Centre where drove to The Todd County ty Sheriffs Ofce, Hoffman also had a Police De- crashed they were Sherfelony warrant for into two vehicles received a call earlythe ofce involved in a two-vehicle ac- iffs Ofce reported the occu- partment. at failure to appear in the intersection Monday cident that killed Hoffman was also court. afternoon that a 2001 18-year-old pants of the vehicle had also volved At the time of in- komis Streets. of 6th and NoDodge Anne Marie the faNobody was tal accident pickup had been Chronister of been involved in an incident chase in a brief high-speed seriously stolen in Sauk injured in the crash, in Alexandria on a residence near Lake from Lake Benton. Also in the car in Long Prairie earlier in Hoffman was driving Centre, Tues- but Hoffman the day, Nov. 27, Osakis. were the driver, day where they failed was arrested and with a 2012 in Alex- booked Talia Rae to pay andria. into Douglas County suspended license. Both the for gas. According incident in Todd to the re- reports, According to news Jail and charged County and Hoffman was being with eeing the accident a police ofcer in Sauk Centre in a motor are still under investigation.
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New Munich-Barb Nathe had something happen to her Saturday, April 20, she never dreamed would have happened in 1974. She was chosen queen of the Adult Prom, held at the New Munich Hofbrau Bar and Grill. We didnt have a prom my senior year (1974) at Sauk Centre, said Barb. It was voted to not have one. Ten years ago the Hofbrau decided to host an Adult Prom. It is now an annual event. Stacy Zierden (left) and Trudi Hoppe were among the rst to congratulate queen Barb BEACON PHOTOS BY HERMAN LENSING Nathe on her coronation.
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We all wondered what normal would look like after It looks amazing! transplant. - Jan Bieringer
A secondary teaching contract of .75 FTE was Mr. James Schreiner offered to studies. He also has in social contract to teach a .25 FTE through the West Central Education District, an arrangement that started during the current school year. During the nal budget cuts at the tally of April 16 meeting, Boschee was ed on the Unrequested not listLeave of Absence, the legal used by the district mechanism to lay off or reduce licensed staff. As it turned out, Boschee was supposed to be reduced-level contractoffered a sections for Computer once the ogy and English were Technolaccounted for. Superintendent Dan Brooks explained, passed motions to The board percent cuts on reect 12.5 the full-time equivalent levels of computer technology (12 sections in 2012-13) and English (80 sections in 2012-13). The tion numbers reect new secin English and 10 78 sections in Computer Technology.
While teaching assignments for the 2013-14 have yet to be assigned year across the secondary-level departments, reduced contracts have been offered to the teachers with their following department listed: - Mr. Dana Boschee: .8125 FTE in computer technology; - Mr. Cory Larson: FTE assistant principal .6875 position with .3125 physical education; - Mr. Todd Broich: .65 in physical education and Adaptive P.E.; - Ms. Katherine Swanson: .375 in science; - Ms. Kelsey Herickhoff: .5 FTE in math; - Mr. Randall Sims: .75 FTE in industrial technology; The contract in the counseling department for Ms. Shelly Backes was not as part of the budget renewed cuts passed that night.
Short-Stay & Long-Term Care Memory Care Rehabilitation Services Assisted Living Services Apartments
Mother of Mercy Campus of Care
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Twenty-one inches of snow fell in Melrose in April, 13 inches in March, 16 inches in February and one inch in January.
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Lumber Hennen Lumber 320-836-2135 Main St. Freeport, MN 56331 www.hennenlumber.com St. Rosa Lumber 320-836-2284 29033 Co. Rd. 17 Freeport (St. Rosa), MN 56331 www.strosalumber.com Medical Albany Area Health & Hospice 320-845-2440 161 4th St., Ste. B Albany, MN 56307 www.albanyareahospital.com/ hospice.htm Albany Area Hospital & Medical Center 320-845-2121 300 3rd Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.albanyareahospital.com CentraCare Health System Melrose 320-256-4228 525 Main St. W Melrose, MN 56352 www.centracare.com Integrated Health & Wellness 320-836-7150 103 3rd Ave. NE Freeport, MN 56331 www.drproechel.com Mother of Mercy 320-845-2195 230 Church Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.motherofmercymn.com Pine Villa Care Center 320-256-4231 11 5th Ave. NW Melrose, MN 56352 www.centracare.com/hospitals/ melrose/pinevilla.html
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Our Family Caring

for Your Family

Eric Fly PA-C

Esth Doele Esther Do l CFNP

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Health Care Services Include:

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WELL & PUMP

a, kicks lik vodk ew e ik hi l s es

Est. 2011 Osakis, MN

Carpet Vinyl Hardwood Ceramic Tile Laminate

Now Available at a Local Liquor Store

208 Main St. W Freeport, MN

300 East Pike Street 320-859-2256 Osakis, MN www.pantherdistillery.com

Freeport Resource Guide Page 3

Swany White Flour Mills, Ltd. Since 1903

M-F 8-5 Sat. 8-Noon

DAN TOMSCHE, DVM MICHAEL DREY JR, DVM

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Improve Your Outlook

New Homes Remodeling Ag Buildings

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Call for a tee time today! 320-256-4989 www.meadowlarkcountryclub.com

Freeport State Bank ~ Serving You For 105 Years!

Freeport located at 111 Main Street East

New Munich Branch located at 601 Main Street

Melrose Branch located at 219 Main Street East

Greenwald Branch located at 450 First Avenue North

Customer Service Is Our Priority

Freeport New Munich Melrose Greenwald

Freeport Resource Guide Page 5

Quick Reference Guide

DANNYS DISPOSAL & RECYCLING, INC.

FOR ALL YOUR GARBAGE REMOVAL NEEDS

Service you can depend on!

Main Street, Freeport, 1911.

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For all l ica u yo r electr s d e e n

Residential Industrial Trenching Agricultural Commercial

Cooking on Real Charcoal for Over 30 Years!

ACKIES PIONEER INN

Open Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. May through October

110 Avon Avenue North Avon, MN 56310 www.blacknancialservices.com

115 Main Street East Freeport, MN 56331

Freeport Lions Club

Freeport Chamber of Commerce Members

Freeport Fire Department

104 4th Street NW, Freeport, MN 56331 836-2411

One Piece At A Time!

Commercial Exchange Corporation

We buy Aluminum Electronics Brass

Stainless Steel Automotive Batteries Copper

Freeport Resource Guide Page 11

Providing Quality Products To The Trailer Industry

Quality Feeds for Livestock Nutrition

446 Industrial Dr. P.O.Box 7, Freeport, MN 56331-0007

Phone 320-836-2145 or 800-450-2145

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(320) 256-4228 (320) 256-4228 (320) 256-4231 (320) 256-4231

Melrose Clinic Melrose Hospital Melrose Clinic Melrose Hospital

Millwood M Metalworks, Inc.

www.millwoodmetalworks.com Located in Freeport Industrial Park