Hometown News September 30, 2021

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Teachers make a difference -By Harvey Mackay Years ago a John Hopkin's professor gave a group of graduate students this assignment: Go to the poorest sections of the city. Take 200 boys, between the ages of 12 and 16, and investigate their background and environment. Then predict their future outcomes.

After consulting social statistics, talking to the boys, and compiling much data, the students concluded that 90 percent of the boys would spend some time in jail.

Twenty-five years later another group of graduate students was given the job of testing the prediction. They went back to the same areas. Some of the boys – by then men – were still there, a few had died, some had moved away, but they got in touch with 180 of the original 200. They found that only four of the group had ever been sent to jail.

Why was it that these men with many disadvantages had such a surprisingly good record? The researchers were continually told: “Well, there was this teacher.”

They pressed further and found that in 75 percent of the cases it was the same woman.

The researchers went to this teacher, long since retired. How had she exerted this remarkable influence over that group of children? Could she give them any reason why these boys should have remembered her?

“No,” she said, “I really couldn't.” And then, thinking back over the years, she said musingly, more to herself than to her questioners, “I loved those boys.”

Teachers hold a special place in our lives.

As we start another school year, it’s a perfect time to salute and applaud the people who helped mold us into who we became.

October 5 is World Teachers’ Day, so let’s celebrate the important role teachers play in all our lives. I learned many life lessons from my teachers that had a significant bearing on my life.

There is no magic formula for being a success. Sure, natural talent can make a big difference. It takes iron determination and lots of hard, hard work. The harder you work, the luckier you get. Success only comes before work in the dictionary. My mentor Curt Carlson, founder of one of the world’s largest privately owned companies, used to say, “You work five days a week to keep pace with the competition.

You work Saturday to get ahead.”

Stay focused. The person who is everywhere is nowhere. If you have the ability to focus fully on the task at hand, and shut out everything else, you can accomplish amazing things.

Respect has to be given to be received.

Respect people for what they are and for what they stand for – even if you don’t agree. Be respectful or be regretful.

Dream big. I was taught to aim high and to have dreams that inspire me to go beyond my limits. Show me someone who doesn’t dream about the future and I’ll show you someone who doesn’t know where he or she is going. If you can dream it, you can become it.

Never be afraid to make mistakes. You’re bound to fail at some things. Learn what you can and move on instead of beating yourself up.

Embrace mistakes as opportunities to grow. If you’re not making mistakes, you’re not taking any risks. And that could mean you’re not making progress.

Remain trustworthy. Trust is the most important word in business, as well as life in general. Trust is central to doing business with anyone. Without it, you have another word that

begins with T: Trouble. It takes years to build trust, but only seconds to destroy it.

There are consequences for bad decisions.

Bad decisions are quite different from mistakes, as any teacher can tell you. Deciding to take shortcuts instead of doing the job right, making promises you can’t keep – there are consequences that are often difficult to overcome which could be avoided by starting off on the right path.

Make the best of your opportunities. Look for occasions to display your talents and see where it leads you. There’s an old saying that you make your own opportunities. Don’t sell yourself short.

You can make a difference. Sometimes all a person needs to hear is that they matter. Great teachers inspire that confidence, no matter what the grade or age level. They also set wonderful examples of making a difference in their students’ lives, like the teacher who showed all those boys that they had tremendous potential for success.

Mackay’s Moral: The best teachers share lessons not found in books.

Reprinted with permission from nationally syndicated columnist Harvey Mackay, author of the New York Times #1 bestseller “Swim With The Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive,” “We Got Fired!...And It’s the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Us,” “The Mackay MBA of Selling in the Real World,” and “Use Your Head To Get Your Foot In The Door.”

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• Burtrum Bean Bake from 4:30-8 p.m. at the Burtrum Community Center. See ad on page 7.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3 • Matching Fund Breakfast from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church basement, New Munich.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9 • 47th Annual Meatball Supper from 4-7:30 p.m. at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Grey Eagle.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10 • Sacred Heart CUF Matching Grant Breakfast from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Church basement, Freeport.

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• History of Grey Eagle Book Discussion at 3 p.m. at Grey Eagle United Methodist Church.

• Holdingford Area Knights of Columbus Chicken & Ham Dinner from 3:30-7 p.m. at the Pelican Lake Ballroom, St. Anna. See ad on page 7.

• 13th Annual Spud Fest from 4:307:30 p.m. at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Upsala. See ad on page 7.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12 • Flu Shots 12-2 p.m. at the Village View, Grey Eagle. See ad on page 5.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Monthly Meeting at 10:45 a.m. at the center.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 • Public Square Rosary at Noon at St. Mary’s Church, Upsala.

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.

FEET FIRST CLINIC • Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Holdingford City Hall.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION • Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution first Saturday of the Month from 10-11 a.m. at River of Live Church, Sauk Centre.

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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.

MELROSE VFW #7050 POST/AUX. • Meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Melrose American Legion Clubrooms.

STEARNS CO. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY • Meets at 7 p.m. on the 2nd Monday of the month at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Albany.

SUNSHINE CLUB • Meets every Monday, weigh in starts at 8; meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the Village View Apartments, Grey Eagle.

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 at 7 p.m.

SWANVILLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 8:30 p.m. at the Swanville Fire Hall.

TODD COUNTY REPUBLICANS • Meets second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Church, Clarissa.

UPSALA CITY COUNCIL • Meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

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Hometown News • Thursday, September 30, 2021 • Page 3

“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne Summer Kitchens

One of my friends stopped at my office recently to tell me about an idea he had for a story. He began the conversation by saying that I should write about a summer kitchen.

I had never heard about a summer kitchen, so I thought maybe some of my readers were in the same situation.

Sometimes when a house was built during the time when wood and coal were the only sources of heat for cooking and heating, the builder would add a summer kitchen to the plans. This was an addition to the home structure. The addition was a fully enclosed area that was used to cook food.

I'm sure that some of us can remember being in the house kitchen during the hot summer days. The outside temperature was hot and if the wood kitchen stove was being used for cooking or baking, it made you feel like you were in an oven. The housewife was very uncomfortable and those entering the kitchen to eat meals

were also not comfortable. A solution to the hot kitchen was the summer kitchen.

The summer kitchen was used to do the cooking and baking, thereby keeping the extra heat out of the house. Dining and gathering could than occur either in the house or in the yard, whichever was the most convenient. There was another advantage to the extra kitchen and that was having an additional oven to be used when the whole family was coming for a meal.

This gave the cook extra oven space to cook the roast, bake the bread, the desserts and all of the additional dishes at a different temperature if needed. The outside stove usually used the same chimney as the inside stove. It also provided a space outside of the house for the men to do the things that men do, like smoke, pass a bottle and tell stories, all of which are done much easier without female supervision.

I understand that there were some summer kitchens in central Minnesota, but they were more popular where the temperature was generally warmer. The added cost of the summer kitchen was not considered an acceptable expense when building a house in this area. When one remembers that an outside kitchen would require buying another cook stove, windows, lumber and a roof, it would seem best to have someone else do the summer kitchen and see how it worked.

From the Desk of Pastor Bruce I have many books on my shelves in my office. Way more than I need actually. I actually have a Websters Dictionary, which I never use.

If I want to see what a word means, I look it up online. Other books, Church history, Systematic Theology (now that is an interesting read), New and Old Testament History, books by my favorite authors and the list is endless.

There is one book that is on my desk, that I use regularly. It is the Bible, God’s Holy Word. It is on my desk within reach. I use it in my study, and in counseling, and in my personal devotional time. God’s Word is also “On Line” and I use it too if I am looking for a specific verse but cannot remember the reference. But to read, the pages of Scripture, I take the actual book in my hands and open it up.

Hebrews 4:12 says “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” Alive and Active, unless it sets on the shelf. I am not sure how to convince anyone to open up the pages of wealth, but it is far from boring as I have heard some say. God is writing to His people, in fact most of the New Testament is written to the church.

So maybe that is the key: If you do not have a

relationship with the living God, then you will not understand His Word.

Here are Words to live by John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Won't you consider inviting Him into your heart, putting all your anxieties aside, and resting in His promises. Amen.

-Pastor Bruce Miller of Swanville Bible Church

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Henry Joseph Wilhelm

Obituaries

Carol Harren

The mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Carol Harren, age 81 of Sartell, was held Wednesday, September 29 at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sartell, burial was in the parish cemetery.

Carol died Thursday at the St. Cloud Hospital after a long battle with cancer.

Arrangements are being made by the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home.

Carol was born December 31, 1939 in St. Francis, outside of Albany to Bernard and Florenetine (Stueve) Hoppe. She married Conrad Harren on September 2, 1958. The couple lived in Andover and Carol worked for Federal Cartridge in Anoka. Then they moved to Grey Eagle and finally to Sartell. Carol was a member of the St Francis Xavier Church in Sartell and the St. Francis Xavier Christian mothers.

Carol is survived by her husband, Conrad Harren, Sartell; her children; Sharon (Steve) Therault, Crystal; Debra Dumaoal, Euless, TX; Glen (Lisa) Harren, Princeton; Beverly (Damon Bosell) Harren, Cambridge; brother and sisters, Mary Kay (Victor) Gerads, Coon Rapids; Judy (David) Douvier, St. Stephen; Dennis (Marie) Hoppe, Sartell. Three grandchildren, Dustin Therault (Brittany); Samantha (Jake) Pogones; Shelby Bosell two great-grandchildren, Jasper and Jade.

She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Ambrose Hoppe.

Eloise Johnson Cundiff

Eloise (Elly) Johnson Cundiff entered her heavenly home on Monday, August 30.

She was born to Erling and Palma Johnson on September 21, 1951. She grew up on the dairy farm and attended school in Upsala until her junior year where she attended and graduated from Oak Grove High School, Fargo, ND. She then continued her schooling at AFLBS (Now FLBC) in Minneapolis, MN where she was blessed to tour with the concert choir to Norway and met some of her relatives. She then moved to Spokane, WA and worked in a nursing home and moved to Poulsbo, WA where she met Richard Cundiff and they were married on August 16, 1975. They continued to reside in Silverdale, WA until her passing.

She is survived by husband, Richard, brothers Sheldon Johnson, Phil and Mona Johnson and Leif and Suzi Johnson and sisters Judy and Larry Voll and Rachel Johnson. She is also survived by 11 nieces and nephews and 21 great nieces and nephews, uncle David Jergenson, aunts Grace Mills and JoAnn Jergenson.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, Erling and Palma Johnson and brother, Jim Johnson and many aunts and uncles.

Celebration of life will take place on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Word of Life Free Lutheran Church, 3328 1st Ave West, Upsala, MN with lunch to follow.

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Henry Joseph Wilhelm, 80, a resident of New Hope, MN for nearly 50 years, passed away on September 17, 2021 after a hardfought bout with cancer. He proceeded to the afterlife from Our Lady of Peace Home in St. Paul, MN. “Hank” was born on September 21, 1940 in St. Martin, MN to Henry and Eleanor Wilhelm. The second born of five siblings (Mary Lou, John, Patrick, and Scheery), he divided his childhood between St. Paul and Birch Lake. He grew up to appreciate wildlife and wilderness, as well as the benefits of hard work and determination. Following his graduation from Mounds View High School, he joined the U.S. Air Force serving a tour in England as a Logistics Specialist. He returned to St. Paul and forged a long career in Lithography, mastering the process of color-matching original content and recreating onto prints, magazines and books.

He continued this profession through printing process advancements and computerization until retirement.

Hank fell in love and married Lauretta “Laurie” Antoinette Wilhelm on May 26, 1967.

They lived in St. Paul for several years and eventually moved to New Hope, MN, raising two sons, Henry Scott and Robin Vance. They instilled outstanding values in their sons: resolve, honesty, integrity; and provided them with the opportunity to succeed. Hank and Laurie purchased a cabin on Bass Lake near Burtrum, MN in 1971, where Hank tried to maximize his time, especially after he retired, and where Hank and Laurie formed many friendships with people in the area.

Hank was victorious in his battle against alcoholism! Recognizing the plight that this disease caused his loved ones, he quit drinking, joined Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), and remained sober for over 20 years until his passing. During his sobriety, he evolved into a mentor, friend and brother to the members of AA. He was a faithful Catholic as a member of St. Joseph’s Parish in New Hope, MN and St. John’s Church in Swanville, MN, and was a loyal, lifelong Union man.

Hank was a master “tinkerer” and innovator, continuously attempting to improve methods to get a job done. His sons would argue that he always would choose the most complicated process to complete a project but he was undeterred by rationalism.

Hank will always be remembered for his welcoming, outgoing and humorous nature. He would always brighten people’s lives with a smile and a joke. He can be reminisced as the life of the party, causing outbursts of laughter and joy.

Hank will be joining his wife, Laurie, and all his siblings in the afterlife.

He is survived by his sons Scott (Denise) and Rob (Shay), and his grandchildren, Brendan, Ellie and Jessica.

Hank’s celebration of life was held on September 24, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in New Hope.

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Dorothy C. Schmidt, age 88 of Freeport, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, October 1 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating.

Interment will be held in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m.

Thursday and from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose. The Christian Women will pray a rosary at 4 p.m.

Thursday evening at the funeral home.

Dorothy Caroline George was born February 1, 1933 in Burleene Township, Todd County, Minnesota to Theodore and Aurelia (Ricker) George. She was united in marriage to Aloys Schmidt on June 3, 1952 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Holdingford. After their marriage, Dorothy helped Aloys on the farm and worked for social service as a housekeeper in the area. She was also employed at Stearns County Bank in Albany as a custodian and later worked at Catholic Charities as a care and training aid.

She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport and the Christian Mothers. Dorothy enjoyed quilting, telling jokes, gardening, and was a great cook. Dorothy took great pride in her lawn and loved spending time with her family.

Survivors include her children, Donald (Bernice) Schmidt of Freeport, Harold (Deb) Schmidt of Grey Eagle, Ron (Becky) Schmidt of Burtrum, Cheryl (Jim) Harren of Freeport, and Dennis Schmidt of Brainerd;15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren with one on the way; and sister, Alvina Breth of Albany.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Aloys Schmidt; parents; daughter, Joyce Schmidt on January 18, 2021; an infant son; brothers, Stanley George, Jerome George, and Raymond George.

Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Freeport.

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Joshua Joseph Sprenger, age 39, of Rice Lake, WI, died Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at his home. He was born on June 23, 1982 in Waite Park, MN to Leon “Butch” and Cindy (Masters) Sprenger.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, October 1st at The Island View Golf Club, 7795 Laketown Parkway, Waconia, MN. A memorial is set up for Josh and Sarah’s children. Please address love offerings to: Butch Sprenger, 600 Twelve Oaks Center Dr, Ste 656, Wayzata, MN 55391.

Leona A. Karels

Leona A. Karels, age 91 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Monday, September 27, 2021 at the CentraCare Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 9 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Inurnment will be held in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 9 to 10 a.m.

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Leona Anne Monnens was born during the dust bowl days on July 26, 1930 in Isabel, South Dakota to Frank and Gertrude (Stapert) Monnens. She spent most of her childhood down by the river in Lac qui Parle County and attended country school. Leona graduated valedictorian of her class in 1949 at Bellingham High School. She was united in marriage to Theodore C. Unzen and later divorced. From this union, three children were born. Leona worked for Production Credit for 17 years, retiring in 1983. On June 4, 1983 she married Stan Karels in Plymouth, Minnesota.

They moved to New Hope and Leona continued working in the metro area. On June 25, 1996, the couple moved to Melrose.

She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose, Christian Women, American Legion Post 101 Auxiliary and the SchanhaarOtte VFW Post 7050 Auxiliary. Leona enjoyed using her seamstress talents for hire as well as for family, friends, and for various veteran organizations.

Survivors include her children, Frances Allen of Keene, New Hampshire, Ronald (Carol) Unzen of Madison, and Rebecca (John) Ferkinhoff of St. Cloud; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Leona was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Karels; parents; brothers and sisters, Edward (Patsy) Monnens, Mary Monnens, Dorothy (Orrin) Oddan, Arthur (Hilda) Monnens, Francis Monnens, Stella (Maurice) Bombeck, Lauretta (Emmanuel) Karels, Robert (Dorothy) Monnens, Earl (Evelyn) Monnens, and Raymond Monnens; and an infant sister.

Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.

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Upsala Homecoming candidates. The girls are (front from left) Katy Jensen, Kylie Roerick, Kaitlyn George, Rachel Ainali, and Abby Klein. Boys are (back) Tyler Smieja, Micah Ripplinger, Peyton Soltis, Luke Harren, and Levi Lampert. Coronation is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 3 at 4 p.m. in the Upsala Auditorium. Submitted by Dan Cheney.

Thursday, September 23rd the Long Prairie-Grey Eagle FFA hosted the Soils and General Livestock Competition. These were the first in person Competitions for FFA since February 2020. Both teams did extremely well and earned themselves a state trip. The Soils Team took 2nd place overall, with Brasion Abers taking first place individually, Colton Park taking 5th place individually, Mechaet Elby Mechebang taking 8th place individually, and Izzy Otremba finishing out the team with a strong score. Pictured (from left) Brasion Abers, Mechaet Elby Mechebang, Colton Park, Izzy Otremba.

Grey Eagle Library celebrated it’s 31st anniversary last weekend. In appreciation for the Lion’s generous donation to the library, Gerri Allen presented the Lion’s with a copy of the book commissioned by the Library Board, “The History of Grey Eagle” written

by Bob Kutter. Lions attending were (front from left) Harry Grammond, Galen Allen, Kent Trulson, Sherry Larson-Lion President, Gerri Allen-Library Board President; (back) Steve Neville, John Roe, Ron Kuehne, Mark Larson, and Evelyn Budde.

Swanville High School is pleased to announce this year’s Homecoming Royalty! The king candidates (back, from left) are Cooper Thieschafer, Shane Lambrecht, and Nicholas Mettler. The queen candidates (front) are Mackenzie Morris, Laurelle Domaika and Tyra Powell. Coronation will be held on Sunday, Oct. 3rd at 7:00 p.m. and activities are planned for the entire week. The homecoming game will be on Friday, October 8th at 2:00 p.m. in Upsala, where the USA Patriots will take on the Browerville Tigers.

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Sudoku is one of the most popular puzzle games of all time. The goal of Sudoku is to fill a 9×9 grid with numbers so that each row, column and 3×3 section contain all of the digits between 1 and 9. As a logic puzzle, Sudoku is also an excellent brain game.

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Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, All the talk on the news about inflation is a little scary. Is there any way to protect yourself against it on a day-to-day basis?

-Garret Dear Garret, When people start talking about inflation, it seems like there are always some who want to start collecting gold, fill every container they own with gasoline and stick their cash under their mattresses. But listen, you can prepare for inflation and address the results without being panicked.

You are still in control of your money, inflation or not. You’ll be able to make sure your money is going toward the right things, while being able to find places where you can cut spending, if you’re living on a written, monthly budget. If you’re noticing the prices of things like food and gas rising in your area, you’ll need to adjust your budget to account for this. That way, you’ll know exactly what you’re working with, and it will help you avoid any nasty surprises.

If you’re really feeling the pinch and want to save even more, look for specific ways to lower your grocery bill or save money on gas.

Maybe it’s time you switched to generic brands, or started a carpool into work. If you find great deals on canned food and things you can stock your pantry with—I’m talking about stuff you’ll actually use—go ahead and buy a little extra. Just make sure you’ve budgeted for it before heading to the grocery store. You’ll want to already know exactly what you’re going to spend, so you don’t get swept up into impulse buying.

Like it or not, inflation is a thing. If you plan on retiring one day, it’s pretty much guaranteed that the cost of a loaf of bread, a tank of gas and even a cup of coffee will have gone up by then.

The best way to protect yourself against inflation that’s bound to happen is to invest your money— and the sooner the better. But remember, if you still have debt other than your mortgage, and don’t have an emergency fund of three to six months of expenses, you need to take care of those things first!

-Dave * Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 16 million listeners each week on 600 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey.com and on Twitter at @ DaveRamsey.

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-Jake in Iowa Dear Jake, Adding aftermarket electronics won’t void your warranty if the part you add to the car does not interfere with the operation of the car and the installation does not damage the car. When you have a remote car-starter installed make sure the shop that does it for you has trained installers who know your car. The shop should also have the technical support of a reputable company who stands behind the starters they sell. These things ensure that you will not have an issue with your warranty. On the other hand, we have seen many do it yourself installers create issues with the vehicles sensitive electronics that resulted in expensive dealership repair costs. When choosing a unit make sure you get one with the features you want such as the range you need; too short and you won’t be happy.

-Take care, the Motor Medics Dear Motor Medics, My car needs new front and rear brake pads and rotors. They offered me three different pad choices and I was confused and haven’t had the work done. I also want to know about rotors which seem expensive to replace.

Why would I have to replace the rotors instead of machining them? My 2003 Honda currently has about 98,000 miles on it.

-Mary in Yuma, Arizona Dear Mary, It’s common to have several choices of brake pads available but to avoid confusion with my own customers I take the time to explain the difference between pads and note that pad X is the factory specified pad. When there is a choice it’s usually a ceramic pad, a semi-metallic pad, and an organic pad. One will be what the factory specifies for the car while the other two can help cut noise and/or brake dust or save some cash. New rotors have really come down in price and many shops don’t machine them any longer as they wear so fast that they are often too thin to machine

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Tues., Oct. 5: Tater tot casserole, fruit sauce, lettuce w/dressing, fruit cobbler.

Wed., Oct. 6: Chicken patty with creamy gravy, cinnamon carrots, whipped potatoes, dinner roll, pie.

Thurs., Oct. 7: Cranberry pork loin, rice pilaf, beets, cake.

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BREAKFAST: Tues.-Fri. 7-10 a.m.: Walk in & dine. Take out available, call ahead.

Mon., Oct. 4: Pulled pork, sandwich, chips, vegetable, dessert.

Tues., Oct. 5: Sheppard's pie, salad, dessert.

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Hometown News • Thursday, September 30, 2021 • Page 7

Annual Open Enrollment

By Tom Kuehne It’s the time of the year when the subject of Medicare enters into many conversations.

Some individuals can be heard complaining about the deductibles and co-pays, but some of us can remember a time when Medicare didn’t exist. When we see the bills that are sent to Medicare or your Medicare Advantage plans, we are happy that we didn’t have to pay them from our own personal financial funds.

Many Medicare recipients will experience broken hips or pneumonia, which usually results in a bill of over $30,000.

The Medicare plans for 2022 have primarily not changed very much. There appears to be a generally slight decrease in the monthly premium, coupled with some small increases on deductibles and co-pays in both medical and drug plans.

New plans for veterans are very attractive if their primary care is coming through the Veterans Administration. These plans offer savings in the part B charges and other benefits with no monthly premium costs.

One thing to check out is the medical, dental and drug networks. If your plan is not part of a network, it’s possible for the unapproved network to charge the patient a substantially larger co-pay than normal. These network agreements are between the insurer and the network (ex. Centracare) and are not discriminating against certain individuals.

Be sure to check out your health provider’s

network and if they are an approved network provider. If your doctor is a network provider, also check to see what hospital they use for inpatient services and if that hospital is in an approved network. Ask before the need for services happen.

If you feel that you would like to discuss Medicare or a Medicare Insurance Plan, please give me a call at 320-360-0343.

Stearns Co. Sheriff’s Office

September 16, 2021: Deputy Nate Younkin came across toilet paper hanging from trees and across the road in the area of Co. Rd. 17 and Co. Rd. 13 in Melrose Twp. A little sleuthing on his part and he found a group of young men parked on a side road who had an abundance of toilet paper with them.

They were actually in the process of beginning to toilet paper another friend’s house. Deputy Younkin provided some life guidance and made arrangements for the group to clean up the areas that they had decorated. He was also kind enough to take a photo with them.

37th Annual Craft Fair

A big thank you to everyone who sent cards and/or gifts, and those who came to help us celebrate our 60th wedding anniversary. It was much appreciated and awesome!

A special thank you to Lonne and Bernie, Lisa and Jim, and Michelle and Ryan for putting this all together.

Thank you again!

Clarence and Judy Fischer

We would like to thank our (great) children and in-law children, nieces and nephews for the wonderful surprise retirement party. It was so fun!

The food was great! Lea's bars and retirement cake, Taylor's cupcakes and (my cheese cake) were a big hit! And thanks for the work in roasting the pig.

I would also like to thank my Turkey Farm people, you are not only employers, you are friends.

And thanks to all our other friends for coming, and cards, and enjoying the day with us.

P.S. Thank you for help with the pork and ice.

Love you family!

Thank you!

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John R. Zeis

John R. “Papa John” Zeis, age 61 of Burtrum, passed away from complications of bacterial endocarditis resulting in strokes on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.

Saturday, October 2 at St. John’s the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Michael Bitz officiating. Interment will be held in Lakeview Cemetery in Grey Eagle.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m.

Friday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church in Grey Eagle.

John Robert Zeis was born June 3, 1960 in Robbinsdale, Minnesota to Robert and Barbara (Rest) Zeis. He graduated from Park Center High School in Brooklyn Center. He was united in marriage to Sherry Hagstrom on August 16, 1980 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Grey Eagle. John worked construction as a laborer and Local 49er for over 30 years, retiring in 2017.

He was a member of St. John’s Evangelical

Lutheran Church in Grey Eagle, IUOE Local 49, and the Laborers’ Union. John was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially traveling to Lake Nora in Canada where he would fish lake trout, northern, and walleye. He liked deer and pheasant hunting and enjoyed cutting wood; his wood piles were immaculate. John loved spending family time camping at Molly Lake. He was proud of his children and grandchildren, his legacy. John will be remembered as a person who was willing to lend a helping hand to anyone.

Survivors include his loving wife of 41 years, Sherry Zeis of Burtrum; children, Rachel Klinnert of Sauk Centre, Jacob (Kelsey) Zeis of Burtrum, and Jessica (Clint) DeZeeuw of Sauk Centre; grandchildren, Devin Klinnert, Macie Klinnert, Sawyer DeZeeuw, Sophie Zeis, Denver Zeis, Isla DeZeeuw, Ian Klinnert, Maverick Zeis, and Etta DeZeeuw; mothers, Judy Zeis of Burtrum and Barb (Ed) Rest of California City, California; brothers and sisters, Glenn Richard (Nancy) Zeis of Bloomington, Terry (Mike) Beauchane of Minneapolis, Mary (Greg) Irvine of Brookston, and Julie (Glen) Meyer of Freeport; and many loving relatives and friends.

John was preceded in death by his father, Robert Zeis on February 17, 2016; father and mother-in-law, Leonard and Louise Hagstrom.

Memorials are preferred.

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

LAKE HOME, SPORTING ITEMS, TOOLS, LAWN & GARDEN, HOUSEHOLD & VEHICLES

Saturday, October 9, 2021 REAL ESTATE

Four Bedroom Home on Four Lake lots to be sold at 12:00 Noon

Cashier: Days & Evenings

Part Time or Full Time Hours

HOUSEHOLD Glider Rocker & Footstool Brown Upholstered Recliner with Heat & Massage Brown Upholstered Rocker/ Recliner China Hutch 26 Inch Viziio Flat Screen TV Conservator Automatic Washer Many Pots, Pans and Dishes 4 Pc Bedroom Set Several 3 Pc Bedroom Sets Cedar Chest Chest Type Deep Freeze Kitchen Utensils Roasters Small Electric Kitchen Appliances Stainless Steel Bowls Bedding and Quilts Towels Dinette Table & 5 Chairs Floral Davenport & Chair Many Books and Games Book Shelf Cabinet Model Stereo Many Record Albums FairFax Vacuum Cleaner Religious Statues Small Electric Organ Hoover Elite 350 Vacuum Card Tables & Chairs Christmas Decorations Home Health Home Pasteurizer Fruit Jars

Real Estate: Terms: Potential buyer(s) needs to have a $20,000 nonrefundable Cashiers Check as a down payment on sale day along with a Bank Letter of Credit. Balance will be due upon closing (approximately 3045 days). A representative from the Rosenmeier Law Firm will be present to complete an as-is purchase agreement on sale day. This property sells with owner confirmation. No Buyers Premium.

FIREWOOD Approximately 2½ Cords of Seasoned Hardwood Firewood, Stored Inside

Husqvarna 261 Chain Saw Stihl 028WB Chain Saw Craftsman Snow Blower Garden Tiller Wheel Barrow Lawn Swing Picnic Table Lawn Windmill Lawn Ornaments Garden Hose Engines from Lawn Mowers for Parts

TOOLS Milwaukee Sawzall Craftsman Radial Arm Saw Small Craftsman Table Saw Craftsman Jointer Cutting Torch with Cart Marquette Battery Charger Extension Cords Air Compressor Berger Instruments Model 190B Transit Many Hand Tools Large Bench Vise

Socket Sets 6 Inch Bench Grinder Aluminum Extension Ladder Step Ladders Craftsman Route, Router Bits Air Tank Bench Vise C-Clamps Hydraulic Jacks Log Chains Shop Vac Bull Float w/ Handles

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES (2) 4 Gallon Red Wing Crock Jars 2 Gallon Crock Jug 1 Gallon Crock Jug Bell Collection

Wash Tubs Hand Garden Cultivator Cream Separator Two Man Saws Milk Cans

AUCTIONEERS: Dean Mitchell - Lic. #7305019, (320) 845-4612 or (320) 250-2108 Joe Przybilla - Lic. #4904055, (320) 584-5297 or (320) 248-3590

Terms: Cash or good check. If credit is desired, make arrangements with your credit agent prior to sale. Out of area buyers please have letter of credit. Everything sold as, no warranties given or implied. Nothing to be removed until settlement has been made. While we believe statements to be correct as to age, descriptions and conditions noted, the buyer is expected to have examined the property to determine value and condition on his or her own judgement prior to purchase at auction. Any statements made day of sale take precedence over printed matter. All sales final. Minnesota sales tax where applies. Not responsible for accidents.

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Cashier: PT or FT Hours (AM or Day Shift)

RIPLEY 1 STOP

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Schedule - 40 hrs/week + benefits

DESKS DIED DOGS DONE ELECTRON ENDS EXTENT EXTRAORDINARY EYES FATE

LAWN & GARDEN Speeco 20 Ton Wood Splitter w/ 5.5 HP Honda GCU150 Motor Simplicity 5212 Riding Mower Agri Fab Garden Trailer Many Garden Tools Murray 20” Power Mower Several Riding Lawn Mowers for Parts Mantis Tiller Model 7222E Husqvarna 460 Chain Saw

Alex Mitchell - Ringman; Clerks: Mitchell/Przybilla Auction Company

MELROSE 1 STOP

ADAPT ADDS ARMY ASTRONOMERS AUGUST AUNT CAPS CROSS DEED DESIGNED

1974 Lund 14 Ft Boat with 15 HP Sea King Motor & Spartan Trailer Life Jackets Minnkota Trolling Motor Live Trap Sun Flower Heaters Smoker Jiffy Ice Auger Otter Type Sled ATV Tires & Rims Cross Country Skis

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PHONE MARSHA • 320-293-2287

Cashier/Deli: PT or FT Hours

• Deli Lead Position

2006 Artic Cat 400 4 Wheeler, 2620 Miles 1978 Artic Cat Panther Snowmobile Hopkins & Allen 12 Gauge Single Shot Shotgun Stevens 22 Rifle w/ Scope Several Fish Spears Dark House Fish House 2 Vexllar FL-8 Locators Fishing Rods & Reels Fishing Tackle & Fish Decoys

Mark T. Kociemba Trust

FREEPORT GAS & GROCERY

• Assistant Manager: Flexible

SPORTING GOODS

VEHICLES

Four bedrooms on main floor, kitchen with many cabinets, dining area, living room, full bath, half bath, and many 1994 Chrysler LeBaron LE 163,246 Miles closets for storage. Full unfinished walkout basement with half bath. Main floor has electric baseboard heat, wood 1989 Dodge Power Ram LE 150, Miles Unknown stove in basement, water softener, vinyl siding. Home is 1973 Dodge 200 Pickup, 28’ x 56’ with a 28’ x 28’ attached garage and a 28’ x 32’ Miles Unknown detached garage/workshop. Tarred driveway.

Homemade Trailer This property is four lake lots with mature trees with sandy MISC. beach area and plenty of room for outdoor activities. Two Rivers Lake is approximately 538 acres with a mean depth Lumber and Plywood Lawn Mower Engines for of 21 feet.

Parts Open House Saturday, October 2 Spark Plugs and other New from Noon to 3:00 PM or by appointment Small Engine Parts

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- Weekend Differential Pay - Flexible Schedule

Beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Boser Lunch Wagon

Auction Location: Located four miles south of Holdingford on County Road 9 or five miles north of Avon on County Road 9, then 1 mile west of Two Rivers Road to Treehouse Lane at 38013 Treehouse Lane, Avon, MN.

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TWO RIVERS LAKE REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION

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FROG INDIA KEEN KEPT LESS LOUDER MATS MESS MINERS MISS

NEST NOSE OMIT ONIONS OPPOSITION PIRATE PLUS PUMPED RACK REEDS

RELAY RISK ROLL ROOT RUDE SALADS SETS SIDE SILK SNACK SOAP START SURF SWAN TEND TIDES TIED TREE TRIM TWIST TYPE UNIVERSITIES UPSET USES UTTER VOWEL WERE WITH YELL YOUR YO-YO

GARAGE SALE: 115 E. Elm Ave., Upsala October 1-2: Fri., 8-5pm; Sat. 8-12. Women’s, men’s, children’s clothing size 10 and up; household items & decor, toys & more.

GARAGE SALES: St. Martin Fall CityWide, Saturday October 2nd: 7am-1pm.

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GARAGE SALE: Zollar families, Fri., Oct. 8th & Sat., Oct 9th. Will be held at Burtrum Community Center, Burtrum, MN. WANTED TO BUY: Butcher cows, bulls, fats & walkable cripples: also horses, sheep & goats. 320-235-2664.

SC-odB FREE: Queen sized hide a bed, clean. Call 320-256-3824 or 612-414-6910.

FREE: Queen size mattress, no box spring, good condition. Call 320-285-5543, Burtrum area.

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FOR SALE: 1982 Yamaha Maxium 1100 motorcycle, 9,000 miles, excellent condition. Call 320-573-2355.

JA-tfn FOR SALE: Many animal traps. Call 320360-0343. TK FOR SALE: 16' Alumacraft, trailer, 25 hp motor, depth finder. Call 320-360-0343. TK FOR SALE: 2004 Mazda van, $700. Call 320-267-5632. RB-tfn FOR SALE: John Deere X320 lawn tractor, 48” deck, blower assembly, 7 bushel hopper, 44” snow blower, chains, weights, grill cover. 320-761-6064 FOR SALE: Beets 50¢ a pound, Oak fire wood $200 a cord. Call 320-632-3336.

FOR SALE: Peafowls: black shoulder, pied, white peafowls. Call 320-250-7331.

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