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We can all use a little humor now -By Harvey Mackay There is an Apache legend that the Creator gave human beings the ability to talk, to run and to see. But he was not satisfied until he also gave them the ability to laugh. Pleased with what he had done, the Creator said, “Now you are fit to live.” With so much uncertainty in the world right now, one thing remains the same: Humor is a tremendous stress reliever and more important than ever to keep an optimistic outlook for the future. Besides April is National Humor Month. I like to readjust my outlook by reading stories that have a message that stays with me. Here are some of my favorites. At the end of a particularly frustrating practice one day, a football coach dismissed his players by yelling, “Now all you idiots, go take a shower!” All but one player headed toward the locker room. The coach glared at him and asked why he was still there. “You told all the idiots to go, sir,” the player replied, “and there sure seems to be a lot of them. But I am not an idiot.” And speaking of idiots, a minister, a
boy scout, and a computer executive were flying to a meeting in a small private plane. About halfway to their destination, the pilot came back and announced that the plane was going to crash and that there were only three parachutes and four people. The pilot said, “I am going to use one of the parachutes because I have a wife and four small children,” and he jumped. The computer executive said, “I should have one of the parachutes because I am the smartest man in the world and my company needs me,” and he jumped. The minister turned to the Boy Scout and, smiling sadly, said, “You are young and I have lived a good, long life, so you take the last parachute, and I’ll go down with the plane.” The Boy Scout said, “Relax, Reverend, the smartest man in the world just strapped on my backpack and jumped out of the plane!” While we’re on the subject of truly smart people, here are a couple goodies about two giants in American history, Henry Ford and George Washington Carver. Ford, the founder of Ford Motor Company who introduced mass manufacturing techniques to America, was asked at his 50th wedding anniversary about his secret to a good marriage. He replied, “The formula is the same as in car manufacturing. Stick to one model.”
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Carver, the agricultural scientist and inventor, discovered more than 300 uses for the peanut, which helped to save the South with his crop rotation plans, told this lesson on humility and humor. “When I was young, I asked God, tell me the mystery of the universe.” But God answered, “That knowledge is reserved for me alone.” So I said, “Then, God, tell me the mystery of the peanut.” And God said, “George, that’s more nearly your size.” Speaking of peanuts, they say elephants never forget. Ask the man who had gone to the circus as a small boy and didn’t make a return visit until years later. He was sitting in a cheap seat when an elephant came along, reached up into the stand, wrapped his trunk gently about the man, and carried him over to deposit him gently in the best seat in the circus tent. The man turned to his neighbor and said, “The elephant remembered that the last time I was here, years ago, I fed him peanuts.” Just then the elephant came back, lifted his trunk, pointed it straight at the man and blew a stream of water in his face. “Oh!” the man said. “I forgot I gave them to him in the bag.” Now for one of my all-time favorites. A carpenter entered a doctor’s office. The receptionist asked him why he was there. “I have shingles,” the carpenter replied. And so a nurse was summoned. “Why are you here today?” she asked the carpenter. “I have shingles,” was the answer. She took his blood pressure, temperature, height, weight, and told him to change into a gown and wait for the doctor. When the doctor came in, the carpenter told him again, “I have shingles.” “Where?” the doctor asked. Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3
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“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne Telephones early 1900’s telephone communication between major cities was available. In our rural area, phones didn’t appear until the 1930’s and maybe the 1940’s. The original equipment was a wooden box attached to the wall. It had a receiving lever which cradled the receiver and two round ringers and a mouth-piece on the front along with a crank on the right side. It not only showed that the home was now a part of the latest technological world, but it had many practical uses. The first change was the addition of new words to our vocabulary. The new words were “party line.” The party line consisted of anywhere from 3 to as many as 10 customers, who shared the same phone line. If any one of the users were using the phone, no-one else was able to make their call. Sometimes after waiting an hour for someone to get off the line, the customer waiting to make their call would ask the persons to finish up their call, so someone else could use the phone. This request In
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sometimes caused an unfriendly response. All parties on the party line could listen to any conversation occurring on the line. Each customer had their own distinct call signal. The signal consisted of combination of long and short rings. To create a long ring one would spin the crank 2 to 3 rounds and a short ring was a half of a round. So, if your ring was two longs and a short, when that ring was heard, you were being called. That same ring signal occurred on all of the phones on your party line, so if other customers wanted to know why you were getting a call, they would pick up the receiver and listen to your conversation. One usually was careful about what was said, since there were probably a half a dozen people listening in. If one wanted to contact someone who was not on their party line, they had to call ”central.” This was initiated by cranking out one long ring. The operator would then respond with “number please?” Upon being told the number, the operator would attach your line to the other party’s line on the switchboard. A light appeared on the switchboard, which remained on as long as your conversation continued. When the light went off, the operator disconnected the wires from the switchboard and the call was ended. When someone in the neighborhood got a phone, there were usually several neighbors that also used the phone for their
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Impatiently, the carpenter said, “Where do you think? Outside, in my truck.” I hope these anecdotes have brightened your day. A good sense of humor is a lifeline to better days ahead. Mackay’s Moral: Remember, tough times don’t last but tough people do! 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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Memorial Rifle Squad March 17, 2020 The Memorial Rifle Squad of the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery held its spring meeting at the American Legion Post #46 Little Falls MN on Tuesday March 17 with annual elections. Election results were: Roger Rothstein, St. Martin, an American Legion member of the Paynesville Legion Post #271, elected Commander for a two (2) year term. Bob Mace, St. Cloud, out-going Commander, a member of the Waite Park American Legion Post # 428 elected Vice-Commander for a two (2) year term. Robert Thome, member of the Little Falls Legion Post #46 was elected for a three-year term (3) as Quarter-master. Ken Johnstone, St Cloud, member of the Sauk Rapids Legion Post #254, was elected to the three (3)
year Trustee position. Rothstein will oversee the Memorial Rifle Squad’s 20 units taxed with providing burial honors at the Minnesota State Veterans’ Cemetery near Camp Ripley, Little Falls. The MRS has some 300 members consisting of squads from the VFW, DAV, American Legion, and other veterans organizations from the central Minnesota area. Each unit is assigned to a day at the Cemetery for burial honors in coordination with the Minnesota Army National Guard. There are 1 to 5 burials per day, 5 days a week. Several units are assigned the 5th week also. The Memorial Rifle Squad was incorporated in August 2001, shortly after the MSVC was up and running. The cemetery (39 acres) is located just off of US Highway 10 north of Little Falls, near Camp
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Deb Wood, Norm Carlson, Tony Maciej and Jim Molitor. Also present: Julie and Frank Becker, Brenda Schmidt, Terry Lanoue, Clif Allen, and reporter Sheila McCoy. Minutes from the February 4, 2020 Swanville City Council meeting and Public hearing were reviewed. After discussion, a motion was made by Tony Maciej to approve the minutes. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. The treasures report was given. A motion was made by Deb Wood and seconded by Norm Carlson to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Terry Lanoue, representing Long Prairie Sanitary, was present to introduce himself and would like a chance to give a bid proposal for the residential refuse and recycling removal. The exiting residential refuse and recycling contract expire on May 31, 2020. Council decided to advertise the city will accept bids until 4:00 pm on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 for residential refuse and recycling removal. Bid forms can be obtained by contacting the city clerk by phone or email. Mayor Lange presented to council Resolution #20-0310 authorizing the sale of Lot 2, Block 2 in North Berkey Avenue to Frank and Julie Becker. Deb Wood made a motion to approve Resolution #20-0310 authorizing the sale and to sign the purchase agreement for Frank and Julie Becker, Lot 2, Block 2 in North Berkey Avenue. Jim Molitor seconded the motion.
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Donna L. Bienusa passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at CentraCare Hospital in St. Cloud. In preventing any family and friends from possible exposure to the COVID-19 virus, the family will postpone the memorial service to a later date. Donna was born February 6, 1944 in Dows, Iowa to Opal (Gardalen) and Richard Ross. She graduated from Sauk Centre High School in 1962, then she attended beauty school in Wadena, MN. Upon graduation she worked for several years as a beautician. She later switched careers and found her true passion as a caregiver for mentally disabled adults. A profession she took great pride in with dedication, compassion and joy for over 40 years. She was united in marriage to Lyle Hendrickson on April 9, 1963. During their 15-year union they started a family and raised 2 children, Lonnold and LuCinda, together. She later married her high school sweetheart Dean Bienusa, Sr. on November 3, 1978. They continued to raise her 2 children and his 3 boys, Bernard, Dean, Jr and Donald. They later added 2 more daughters, Deborah and Darcel, to the family. They resided in the Fargo/Moorhead area for several years before moving back to Sauk Centre. She was a member of the Sauk Centre congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses for many years. In her free time, she enjoyed playing cards with our dad and whenever any of the kids would stop by. She loved taking trips back to Iowa with her sisters to see friends and family. In the summer she loved going camping and on motorcycle rides. She also enjoyed the random road trips and dinners with our dad. She always looked forward to the annual Ross family reunion every summer, which she hosted last year. She loved spending time with her many grandkids. She was an avid collector of jewelry to match her varying array of outfits. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Dean Sr.; her children, Lonnold Hendrickson, LuCinda (Randall) Madsen, and daughter, JaCinda Jones, Dean Jr. (Angella) Bienusa his son, Derek Bienusa, Bernard (Katina) Bienusa their children, Jessika (Jarin) Schlievert, Darren and Keaton Bienusa. Donald (Jane) Bienusa and his sons, Jayden and Jaris Bienusa, Deborah (Erik) Cole, and Darcel (Wayne) Noack their children, Gabrielle, Gavin and Graysen and 3 great-grandchildren. Also her siblings Shirley (Jerry) Rachey, Carol (Dave) Doubrava, Ricky Ross, Randy (Sally) Ross, LuAnn (Dave) Bullock, Rodney Ross, Uncle Kenny Gardalen; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Opal; and son-in-law, Allen Solid.
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Arthur L. “Art” Weber
Arthur L. “Art” Weber, age 77 of Melrose, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at his home in Melrose, Minnesota. Private family services will be held per Art’s request. Arthur Lawrence Weber was born April 17, 1942 in Melrose, Minnesota to Anthony and Elizabeth (Thieschafer) Weber. He graduated from Melrose High School. Art married Anna “Ann” Caspers on December 28, 1963 at St. John’s the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove. He worked at Kraft Foods and the couple also started dairy farming in 1964. Later they transitioned into crop farming and raising sheep. Art was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose. He loved spending time with his family, taking care of his two chihuahuas, fishing, tinkering on projects on the farm, driving motorcycle, and getting together with his friends for breakfast on Sunday mornings. Survivors include his children, Sharon Weber of Melrose, Dan (Karen) Weber of Melrose, and Gerald Weber of Melrose; six grandchildren, Sara (Chris) Wilkening, David (Maria) Theis, Jennifer Weber, Lisa (fiancé, Marshal Lagred) Weber, Rebecca (Andy) Borgerding, and Kristin Weber; and brothers and sisters, Mary Ann Geyen, Joe Weber, Karen Thielen, Glen Weber, Ken Weber, Betty Schlangen, and Barb Harshbarger. Art was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Weber on December 7, 2015; and his parents. Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.
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PAYNESVILLE Hwy. 55 West 320-243-3556
FARIBAULT
PART TIME HELP WANTED Looking for part-time help in a custom meat processing facility. Duties would include but not limited to deboning, cutting, and wrapping meat. Person(s) interested would be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen. Hours of employment would be M-F approximately 30 hours/week. Wage based on experience. If interested, call 320-573-2607.
HELP WANTED
Entry level FT Teller/Bookkeeper position at First State Bank of Swanville. Applicant must be personable and detail oriented. Computer and cash handling experience preferred. Pay based upon qualifications, and reviewed after 90 days. Benefits include: 401K, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, sick time, and paid vacation. Please forward resume to steve@fsbswanville.com.
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
In Albany: 1 & 2 Bedroom Cats Ok
Call Loreen for Details!
763-238-0616
80 Western Ave. • 507-334-3232
PRAIRIE WOODS LAUNDRY
FOR SALE: 1997 Chrysler Town & Country SX. 217K miles. Overall great shape. Runs well. No mechanical issues. Lots of TLC over the past 10+ years from elderly parents. Kelly Blue Book $623$1,700. Available Saturday, April 11th from 1-3 PM at the Little Birch Lake public access parking lot. First $500 cash offer gets vehicle or 3 PM B/O. Otherwise it will be donated.
OPEN 24/7
613 1st St. S. Long Prairie, MN
WANTED
WANTED TO BUY: Butcher cows, bulls, fats & walkable cripples: also horses, sheep & goats. 320-235-2664. SC-odB WANTED: Good used trailer house with shingled roof, reasonable. Call 320-267 5632. RB-tfn
FOR SALE: Alfalfa grass hay, no rain on it, $4 a bale. Call 320-632-3336. 4/16
Grey Eagle: Grey Eagle Gas and Grocery Post Office The Junction Neville Hardware Holdingford: Holdingford Gas & Grocery Long Prairie: Coborns Meire Grove: Quality Plus Convenience Melrose: Melrose 1 Stop Post Office Coborns New Munich: New Munich Gas & Grocery Post Office Sauk Centre: Coborns St. Rosa: Rudy’s Country Store
St. Anna: St. Anna Store Swanville: Bob & Fran’s Kamp’s Korner Loven’s Service Upsala: Paul & Kathy’s Lange’s Gas Station Upsala Farm Store Stearn’s Bank Lobby
We Will Continue to Deliver to Area: - Nursing Homes - Assisted Living - Apartments As Normal.
AIMED AMUSE ASIDE ATTIC BRAKES CRIME DESPERATELY EDGES ERASE ERROR EXITS EXPORT FILMED
FLASK FORMER HAWAII INVITE IRONS LIONS MIGHT MIXES MOONS MUSIC NO-ONE NYLON ORDERS
OUGHT OWNING PAPER PAVED PREVENT RACES RATIO REFORM RESPONSIBLE RETIRE ROADS ROMAN RUGGED
SILKS SINCE SKIRT SWEAR UNDERSTANDING UNTIE VALUE VARIED WALLS WITCH