Hometown News August 20, 2020

Hometown News FREE PUBLICATION

Thursday, August 20, 2020

Vol. 20: Issue 17

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Storage shed included, firepit overlooking lake, mature trees, abundance of wildlife. Must see! $219,900

Zinnias exhibiting their colors for a night on the ground. Submitted by Janet Klug.

Harvey Mackay Tom Kuehne: The Good Old Days Obituaries: Uphus, Wenker, Klein, Morgan,

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Develop strong friends, relationships to prosper -By Harvey Mackay A newlywed young man was sitting on the porch on a humid day, sipping iced tea with his father. As he talked about adult life, marriage, responsibilities and obligations, the father thoughtfully stirred the ice cubes in his glass and cast a clear, sober look at his son.

“Never forget your friends,” he advised. “They will become more important as you get older. Regardless of how much you love your family, you will always need friends. Remember to go out with them occasionally or keep in contact with them somehow.”

What strange advice, thought the young man. I just entered the married world. I am an adult and surely my wife and the family that we will start will be everything I need to make sense of my life.

Yet, he followed his father’s advice, kept in touch with his old friends and made new friends along the way. Over the years, he became aware that his father knew what he was talking about. Even as time and nature affect a person, friends are the bulwarks of our life.

Children grow up. When they become independent, they begin their

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own families. Grandchildren are a blessing, but we can’t expect them to be at our beck and call. And besides, your family will love you regardless of who you are or what you do.

Jobs/careers come and go. People can’t do what they did physically when they were young. Parents pass on, but you persevere. Colleagues forget the favors you did. The race to achieve slows.

But true friends are always there, no matter how long or how many miles away they are. A friend is never more distant than the reach of a need, intervening in your favor, waiting for you with open arms or in some way blessing your life.

Love your parents, take care of your family, but keep a group of good friends.

My good friend Dale Brown, former LSU basketball coach, sent me this story, and it reminded me of a fascinating study

by Harvard University that tracked the physical and emotional health of 700 people. They followed these people and tested them (e.g., blood samples, brain scans) for 75 years.

Here’s the primary conclusion: “The clearest message that we get from this 75-year study is this: Good relationships keep us happier and healthier. Period,” said Robert Waldinger, director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development.

The analysis showed a 50 percent increased likelihood of survival for participants with stronger social relationships. Put simply, if you have healthy relationships, your chances of survival increase by 50 percent.

“Social relationships, or the relative lack thereof, constitute a major risk factor for health – rivaling the effect of wellestablished health risk factors such as cigarette smoking, blood pressure, blood lipids, obesity and physical activity,” stated the three authors of the study.

Good relationships will help you deal with life’s minor annoyances and your most challenging problems. Without good relationships, you’ll have a hard

time finding customers, making a sale, securing a job, hiring the right employee and having great friends.

As I like to say, you must “Dig Your Well Before You’re Thirsty,” which coincidentally is the title of a networking book I wrote. Here is the most important line in that entire book: If I had to name the single characteristic shared by all the truly successful people I’ve met over a lifetime, I’d say it is the ability to create and nurture a network of relationships.

You can take all my money! You can take all my factories! You can take all my land! But leave me my network of relationships, and I’ll be back to where I was today in three to five short years.

I am so convinced of that fact that I’ve worked constantly to build relationships.

It has served me every day of my life in ways I could never have imagined. And I am honored to be my friends’ go-to guy when they need a favor, a reference or someone to lean on.

If you want one year of prosperity, you grow grain. If you want 10 years of prosperity, you grow trees. But if you want 100 years of prosperity, you grow relationships. With the coronavirus tipping the world upside down, one thing will remain constant – the relationships we develop over a lifetime.

Relationships matter.

Mackay’s Moral: In my entire career, I have never once heard a successful person say he or she regretted putting time and energy into working on their relationships.

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.”

Upcoming Events

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 • St. Francis of Assisi 65th Annual Fall Festival Raffle following 2 p.m. Mass.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 • Big Swan Lake Improvement District Annual Meeting at 9 a.m. at the Hub Supper Club, Burtrum.

OCTOBER • Burtrum Bean Bake cancelled.

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.

FREEPORT CITY COUNCIL • Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

FREEPORT SENIOR MEETING • Meets the third Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. with cards/Bingo/coffee/dessert.

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.

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.

If you have an upcoming event or meeting, please let us know by email: htnews@meltel.net or call 320-285-2323.

Temperatures Date

8/12 8/13 8/14 8/15 8/16 8/17 8/18

High 68 84 79 73 79 73 77

Low 57 61 55 54 54 54 50

Friday

T-storms.

High: 87 Low: 63

Weekend Weather Saturday

Partly cloudy.

High: 79 Low: 60

Sunday

Mostly sunny.

High: 81 Low: 61

Hometown News • Thursday, August 20, 2020 • Page 3

“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne Potatoes When the ancestors lived in northern Europe, potatoes must have been an important part of their diet. As they moved to America, they still depended on potatoes as the largest part of their meals. Most of us remember meat and potatoes as our favorite meal, however Mother felt that we needed to eat vegetables to be healthy. Eating potatoes came easily, but we needed to practice eating vegetables before we learned to really enjoy them.

Potatoes were usually stored in the cellar below the house. Many cellars had dirt floors and in some cases there were dirt walls too. This exposure to the soil proved to be the best storage facility.

Sprouts began to appear in February and all of those remaining potatoes needed to be de-sprouted, which required removing the sprouts from each individual potato.

I remember this job to be dirty and unexciting. The number of remaining potatoes in the bins were sufficient to last another two years, although the potatoes would rot before the following summer was over. Some of the potatoes would be sold for $1.50 per 100 pounds. The sales required us to bring the grain scale to the cellar door and carrying the potatoes up the cellar steps. Those bran gunny sacks easily contained 100 pounds of potatoes.

The remaining rather small pile of stored potatoes would be enough to plant the new crop and last the family until the new crop was available.

The slanted door located above the cellar steps was attractive to visiting children as a slide. We had been taught, either by word or from experience, that you shouldn’t slide down the cellar door.

The boards which made the door were

exposed to the weather all year and slivers were abundant. After getting a sliver in your rear, you quickly learned another of life’s lessons.

We had a potato planter, which was a machine with two metal traction wheels, a hitch, a metal bin to carry the potatoes to be planted, a metal shoe to create a furrow to deposit the potatoes, two disks to close the furrow and rotating knives to reduce the potatoes to small chunks for planting.

Our potato field was a little bigger than a football field.

Two types of pests were attracted to the potato plants. First was grubs, which bored holes into the potatoes. We had no product to eliminate them. The other was potato bugs. When they first appeared, they were picked, put in a can and the soft orange ones without a shell were used as sunfish bait. The rest of the pail’s contents were burned with a little petroleum. The rest of the field was sprayed with DDT, which left no bugs alive. Probably didn’t do the people much good either!!

We had a potato digger to do the harvest in the fall. This was usually a two day job, lots of picking, lifting and carrying them down the cellar steps for storage. Another job that really felt good when it was over.

There was a good feeling knowing that there was enough food to get you through the winter. You also had a little smile watching the army of sea-gulls gathering bugs, worms and grubs on the harvested field. It was hard work, but the most important mental advantage was that you have now exercised your own personal control of another part of your life.

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Buffet Winners Sunday, Aug. 23:

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Burnhamville Township Residents Notice of Meeting Change

Due to a supervisor‘s other commitment, Burnhamville Township Board will hold its next regular monthly meeting on Thursday, August 27 at 7 p.m. at the Burtrum Community Center. If anyone has questions they may call the clerk at 320-285-2050.

Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville Township Clerk

Grey Eagle Township Notice:

Due to the Labor Day holiday, the September monthly Township meeting will be changed to TUESDAY, September 8, 2020. We will start at the regular scheduled time, 8:00 p.m. at the Grey Eagle Township Hall.

Mary Ann Primus Grey Eagle Township Clerk/Treas

Happy 90th Birthday

ESTHER STEINEMANN (On August 24)

And Still Feisty!

Love,

Your Daughters & Spouses Grandchildren & Great-grandchildren

Albany Senior Dining

Mon., Aug. 24: Sausage and peppers.

Tues., Aug. 25: Chicken broccoli casserole, carrots.

Wed., Aug. 26: Roast beef, California blend.

Thurs., Aug. 27: Beef stroganoff, cabbage.

Fri., Aug. 28: Fish, carrots.

Dessert, milk and coffee served with each meal.

Pre-registration requested to dine daily.

Curbside available. 320-845-4070 Nightly Specials

Dine In Only - With Beverage Purchase

Monday: (5-9 pm) $3 Build a Burger Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Onions (raw/fried),

Mushrooms, Jalapenos, Sauerkraut, Cheese (Swiss, American, Pepper Jack) Toppings 50¢ each; Bacon 50¢ Slice

Tuesday: (5-9 pm) Choice of: 3 Chicken Strips w/Toast & Fries $7.50 6 Drummies w/Toast & Fries $7.50

Walleye Wednesday: (5-9:30 pm) Choice of: Walleye Fingers w/Chips $8.50 7 oz. Walleye Fillet w/Chips $9.00

Lunch Specials: 11 AM-1 PM Fri., Aug. 21: Cheeseburger w/Fries Mon., Aug. 24: Hot Ham & Swiss on Bun w/Fries Tues., Aug. 25: Baked Chicken & Dressing Dinner Wed., Aug. 26: Pooches Hand Breaded Chicken

Served on Rice Pilaf Thurs., Aug. 27: French Dip w/Chips or Fries Fri., Aug. 28: Cheeseburger w/Fries

Bar/Patio Open with a New Bar Menu!

Dining Room Now Open with Dining Menu. Reservations required per Stay Safe Order.

Weekly Night Specials

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Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Night Night Night 1/4 Chicken BBQ Ribs Fish with Fries with Fries with Fries $ $ $ 4.95 6.95 5.95

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NEW HOURS Dining Hours:

Wed.-Sun.: 4-8 PM

Bar Hours:

Tues.-Thurs.: 4-9 PM; Fri.-Sat.: 11 AM-11 PM Sun.: 11 AM-10 PM

HIRING: Servers & Bartenders! Stop in during business hours to fill out an application!

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Buffalo Chicken $8.50; Taco $8.50; Philly Steak $8.50

Friday: (5-9 pm) STEAK NIGHT • 6 oz. Steak $7.50

• 6 oz. Butter/Garlic Steak $8.25 Add 3 Shrimp to Steak Specials for $3.00 • 6 Shrimp $9.00 Served with Coleslaw, Toast & Choice of Potato Salad, French Fries or Baked Potato

Saturday: (4-8 pm) 1/4 lb. Hamburger $2.50 Toppings 50¢ each; Bacon 50¢ Slice

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5 cans

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Taco Salad on Chips 7.95 Irish Italian Spaghetti $7.95 $

TUESDAY: 5-9 PM Due to Beef Prices

Burger Night $3.00 w/Beverage Purchase

WEDNESDAY: 11-9 PM

5 Baskets

$

Your Choice: Shrimp Basket,

Angus Slider Basket, 1/4 Chicken Basket, 1-1/2 lb. Wings, Nachos or Quesadillas

w/Beverage Purchase Specials to go $1.00 charge THURSDAY: 5-9 PM Includes Choice of Potato

Chicken & Ribs $11.95 8 oz. Ground Sirloin $10.50

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HAPPY HOUR: Mon.-Wed.: 4:30-6:30 PM $3.00 Thursday: All Day/Night $2.50

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MONDAY 5-9 PM

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Thursday Wraps: (5-9 pm) Choice of: Grilled Chicken $9.00; Crispy Chicken $8.50;

Double “R” Bar & Grill With Dinner Salad & Breadsticks

Enjoy the Beautiful View of Big Birch Lake from Our Patio or Dining Room!

Upsala - All Ages

BREAKFAST: Tues.-Fri. 7-10 a.m.: Eggs, meat, pancakes, French toast, pancakes, toast, biscuits & gravy, & beverage.

Mon., Aug. 24: Chicken strips, cheesy potatoes, vegetable, dessert.

Tues., Aug. 25: Spaghetti w/meat sauce, garlic bread, dinner salad, dessert.

Wed., Aug. 26: Pork loin, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, dessert.

Thurs., Aug. 27: Italian chicken breast, baked potato, vegetable, dessert.

Fri., Aug. 28: Meatballs, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, dessert.

Bread, milk and coffee served with each meal.

Call a day before. 320-573-4435

FRIDAY: 5-9 PM

Includes Choice of Potato

Teriyaki Chicken over Rice Pilaf $10.95 Deep Fried Cod $10.95 Shrimp or Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo w/Breadsticks $10.95

HOURS

Mon.-Thurs. 11 AM-11 PM Fri.-Sat.: 11 AM-1 AM Sun.: 11 AM-11 PM

OFF SALE:

Mon.-Fri. 11 AM-10 PM Sat.: 10 AM-10 PM Sun.: 11 AM-6 PM

NOON LUNCH SPECIALS Fri., Aug. 21: Hot Beef Sandwich Sat., Aug. 22: Prime Rib Burger SATURDAY: 5-9 PM Sun., Aug. 23: Includes Choice of Potato Sunny Side Up Burger $ Prime Rib 17.95 Mon., Aug. 24: Ribs $13.95 Pork Loin Dinner Deep Fried Walleye $13.95 Tues., Aug. 25: Chicken Pot Pie Raspberry Chicken, Wild Rice, Breadsticks $10.95 Wed., Aug. 26: $5 Baskets Thurs., Aug. 27: BBQ Ribs SUNDAY: 3-9 PM Includes Choice of Potato

Ribeye $17.95 1/2 Chicken $9.50 1/4 Chicken $7.50

OFF-SALE SPECIALS Busch $17.29 24 pk.

Reg. or Light • Cans or Bottles

E&J Brandy 1.75 Liter $17.79

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What happens to a Halloween tomato when it becomes embarrassed. Submitted

by Percy Wunderlich.

The Upsala American Legion Auxiliary Unit #350 is holding a school supplies drive. Items may be dropped off at the Upsala Community Center through August 31. The supplies will be donated to students at Upsala Area Schools. Pictured are Auxiliary members: Patti Gunderson, Joyce Swanson, MJ Blonigen, Sharon Wielenberg, Beth Gunderson, Bev Johnson, Annika Gunderson, and Salina Hector.

Obituaries

Francis H. “Fritz” Uphus

Blue Herons have to eat too. Two River’s Lake, Avon. Submitted by Lynn Poole.

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Francis H. “Fritz” Uphus, age 92 of Melrose, passed away peacefully T h u r s d a y, August 13, 2020 surrounded by his family at his son and daughterin-law’s home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, August 18 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment was at St. Andrew’s Cemetery in Greenwald.

Francis Uphus was born August 25, 1927 in Greenwald, Minnesota to John and Mary (Bruce) Uphus. He married Marilyn Goerdt on June 17, 1950 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. After their marriage, they lived in So St. Paul where Fritz worked as a livestock buyer. In 1958, he bought his first can milk truck and years later he purchased a bulk milk truck. For 13 years, Fritz enjoyed driving a school van for Melrose Elementary bringing special needs kids to and from school. He also enjoyed bowling, hunting, fishing, gardening, looking for agates, digging for crystals in Montana, and most of all, spending time with his family.

He was a member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Greenwald, St. Michael’s Men’s Society, Knights of Columbus Council #1633, and a former member of the Eagle’s Club in Sauk Centre.

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Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Uphus of Melrose; children, Mick (Sharel) Uphus of White Hall, Montana, Etta (Mike) Kraker of Melrose, Toni LeClaire of Melrose, Theresa (Mike) Kortan of Melrose, Anita Spaeth of Greenwald, John Uphus of Melrose, Terry (Rhonda) Uphus of Melrose, Brenda (Jeff) Bailey of Sauk Centre, Paul (Maria) Uphus of Greenwald, Peter (Michelle) Uphus of Sauk Centre, and Danny Uphus of Sauk Centre; 93 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

Fritz was preceded in death by his parents; step-mother, Bertha Loxtercamp; infant daughter, Cynthia Uphus; son-inlaw, Pete LeClaire; five grandchildren, Rebecca LeClaire, Lee Spaeth, Francis Uphus, Ava Fischer, and Cassidy Kraker; brothers, Barney (Clara) Uphus and Eddie (Verena) Uphus; sisters, Irene (Norbert) Wuertz, Marie (Richard) Wenning, Betty (Lee) Schulzetenberg, and Jeanette (Vernon) Baltes; 3 infant brothers; 2 infant sisters.

Serving as casket bearers were Dean Gould, Corey Kraker, Josh LeClaire, Jason Spaeth, Jared Bailey, Shane Uphus, and Anthony Uphus. Serving as cross bearer was Melissa Wanner and scripture bearer was Mara Uphus. Pall bearers were Bridgett Fischer and Zach Uphus. Reader was Kayla Werner.

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

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John William Wenker

John William Wenker of Minneapolis died February 25, 2020 of natural causes at his home.

A public graveside service will be held at 10 a.m.

Saturday, August 22 at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Melrose.

John was born January 29, 1956 in Melrose, Minnesota to Max and June (Kramer) Wenker. Following his graduation from high school, he attended the University of Minnesota and received a degree in journalism. He was employed by WCCO television after college. He then worked for Minnesota Senator Dave Durenberger on his election campaign and as Durenberger’s Assistant Press Secretary in Washington, D.C. John also worked for Senator Larry Pressler of South Dakota in those same roles. He then returned to Minnesota and became a professional painter. John retired in 2018. He enjoyed gardening, traveling and living a simple life in retirement. He loved his niece and nephews more than anything in the world.

John is survived by his father Max Wenker of Melrose, brother David of Los Angeles, California, brother M.J. (Paula) Wenker of Hastings and niece and nephews Ben (Tori), Allison and Charles.

He was preceded in death by his mother June and his brother Stephen.

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

Ok Chu “Candy” Klein

Ok Chu “Candy” Klein, age 75 of Henning, formerly of Sauk Centre, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, August 14, 2020 in Rice, Minnesota after a courageous battle with cancer.

Memorial service was held We d n e s d a y, August 19 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre.

Ok Chu Kang was born December 29, 1944 in Sihung-kun, South Korea to Po Un and On Ye (Chong) Kang. On November 7, 1968 she was united in marriage to Thomas Klein in Seoul, South Korea and later divorced. She travelled and resided in several cities throughout the United States and eventually became a resident of Sauk Centre in 1986. Candy moved to St. Cloud in 2002 and then moved to Henning in 2005. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Henning. Candy did have her roots in Buddhism based on her Korean heritage.

Candy enjoyed playing BINGO, going to the casino, bowling, cooking, playing dice and cards. She was a hard worker and loved spending time with her family.

Survivors include her children, Suzanne Klein (Rose Schwartz) of Cincinnati, Ohio, Tina Klein (Lee Lodermeier) of Rice, Pamela Klein (Mike Wieczorek) of Little Falls, and Kyongtae “William” Kim of Columbus, Ohio; five grandchildren, Jessica Eberle, Erik Heinze, Olivia Heinze (Brian Flood), Jonathan Klein, and Jordana Petschl; brothers and sisters, Ok Nyo Kang, Chony Kang II, Wang Cha Kang, Ok Cha Kang, Sun Ch’ol Kange, and Ok Kyong Chong.

Candy was preceded in death by her parents.

Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.

Leo Paul Morgan

F u n e r a l services will be 2:00 PM on Friday, August 21, 2020 at American Lutheran Church in Long Prairie for Leo Morgan of Long Prairie who passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Knute Nelson Short Term Rehab in Alexandria where he had been a resident since July 27. The Rev. Kali Christensen will officiate. The family will greet relatives and friends from 3-5 PM Thursday, August 20, 2020 at American Lutheran Church and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Friday.

Burial will be at 11:00 AM Monday, August 24, 2020 at the Minnesota State Veteran’s Cemetery in Little Falls.

Leo was born April 5, 1930 in Oriska, ND to Thomas and Sara (Durbin) Morgan.

When his older brothers were deployed in the military, he remained at home to help on the family farm. After two years he returned to graduate from St. Catherine High School in Valley City, North Dakota. He enlisted in the US Navy where he proudly served his country for four years before enrolling in Valley City State Teachers College. While there he met Marge Netland and the couple were married June 30, 1956 in Valley City.

Leo taught at various schools in North Dakota from 1958 to 1967 when at that time they moved to Long Prairie. He was a teacher and coach at Long Prairie High School until his retirement in 1992. Leo always enjoyed farming and often went to Iowa and North Dakota to help during harvest. Volunteering at Long Prairie Golf course allowed him to continue to be able to drive tractors even in his later years. His passion for golf also kept him very active. Leo was proud of his Irish heritage and proud to be an American.

His patriotism was evident. It is common knowledge he loved to visit with others and seemed to know someone wherever he went. Above all, Leo loved his family. He especially cherished time spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Leo is survived by his wife Marge of 64 years; daughter Karen of Swea City, IA and her daughter Sarah (Shaun) Risse of Alexandria; daughter Kathy (Brent) Davis and their sons Mathew and Cole of Waconia, MN; son Greg (Nancy) Morgan and their son Tucker of Mission Viejo, CA. Greatgrandchildren Leah and Keegan Risse were special to Leo as they called him Pup-Pup. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Gerald, Thomas and Frank and one sister Henrietta. One sister-in-law Margaret Morgan and one brother- in-law Don Baxter and his in-laws Arne and Julia Netland.

LeRoy J. Kemper

L e R o y J. Kemper, of Melrose, died peacefully on his birthday, August 14, 2020 at the age of 92 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, August 17 at Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Melrose.

LeRoy John Kemper was born August 14, 1928 in Melrose Township, Stearns County, Minnesota to John and Anna (Winters) Kemper. He was born on the farm and lived there his whole life. LeRoy married Kathryn “Kathy” Rien on May 19, 1973 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose. The couple dairy farmed until their retirement. Even when LeRoy worked as a surveyor for a few years he still milked the cows.

LeRoy was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose. He loved to read, collect coins, and he had a sweet tooth for ice cream. LeRoy also enjoyed traveling, especially to Canada to visit relatives.

Survivors include his wife, Kathy Kemper of Melrose; children, Charles (Kathy) Rien of Melrose and Peggy (Paul) Keehr of New York; brother-in-law, Julian Haskamp; seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one great-greatgranddaughter; five nieces and nephews, four great nieces and nephews, and three great-great nieces and nephews.

LeRoy was preceded in death by his parents, John and Anna Kemper; sister, Mary “Mae” Haskamp; and infant brother, John Kemper.

Wayne E. Hoppe

Wayne E. Hoppe, MD, age 73 of Burlington, C o l o r a d o , formerly of New Munich, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A Graveside Service was held Tuesday, August 18 at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in New Munich with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating.

Wayne Eugene Hoppe was born April 8, 1947 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Eugene and Dorine (Krupa) Hoppe. He graduated from Melrose High School, St. Cloud State College for Pre-Med, and then graduated from Medical School at the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities.

After graduation Wayne moved to Denver, Colorado where he completed his internship at St. Luke’s Hospital. He then moved to Burlington, Colorado, where he ran his own Medical Clinic and provided care at the Kit Carson Memorial Hospital. Wayne provided care for the community for over four decades. He performed a wide range of treatments, including delivering over 1,200 babies. He was very generous towards his parents, family, employees, and patients.

Wayne was well respected and loved in Burlington. He enjoyed collecting and driving beautiful sports cars.

Survivors include his siblings, Sue (Paul) Tembrock of Sartell, Dan Hoppe of New Munich, Vern Hoppe of New Munich, Laurie (Shoichi) Sugiyama of Keller, Texas, and Andy (Laura) Hoppe of Sauk Rapids; and nine nieces and nephews.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Dorine Hoppe; and sister-in-law, June Hoppe.

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Jerome John Bruder

Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, August 14, at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Long Prairie for Jerome Bruder who died Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at CentraCare Hospital in Long Prairie. The Rev. Omar Guanchez officiated.

Jerome was born September 25, 1924 in Long Prairie to Mike and Henrietta (Claseman) Bruder. Jerome was drafted into the Army in May of 1945. While in the service of our country he drove truck in Korea. After his discharge, Jerome bought a car and went to work in Iowa where he met his life’s partner, Viola Nees. Jerome and Viola were married on August 28, 1950.

Jerome and his loving wife Viola farmed in Iowa for 16 years before moving to Minnesota, where they purchased the current farmstead just south of Long Prairie.

He was a farmer for life. Jerome used to do custom grain combining and corn chopping for other farmers as well as take care of his own dairy farm. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing cards and going to dances. Traveling was another enjoyment for Jerome and he could tell you every road he had driven and what he had seen along the way. In his later years, he would entertain with stories of his early days working for different farmers in Minnesota and North Dakota, as well as doing field work with horses and working on the thrashing crews.

Jerome leaves behind his 6 children; Sandy (Ron) Zigan of Browerville, Alan (Cindy) Bruder of Long Prairie, Steve Bruder of Long Prairie, Mark Bruder of Long Prairie, Kathy (Gordy) Robideau of Princeton, and Rachel (Mark) Poegel of Long Prairie, nine grandchildren and 18 great granchildren; sister, Elaine; brotherin-law, Eugene Holmquist and sister-in-law, Kathy Bruder.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Viola; sisters, Lila Friedrichs and Laverne Messer; brother Laurel Bruder, and brothers-in-law, Art Friedrichs and Dave Messer.

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Linda L. Cross

Linda L. Cross, age 69, of Sauk Centre died peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at her home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date at Calvary Cemetery in Sauk Centre.

Linda Louise Hagemann was born April 27, 1951 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Bernard and Lucella (Becker) Hagemann. On October 11, 1969, she married Richard Cross in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Linda attended high school at St. Margaret’s Academy in Minneapolis. She graduated in 1969 and began working for U.S. Bank Corp doing data base administrative work. The couple lived in Crystal, Minnesota, Fort Benning, Georgia, Fort McCellen, Alabama, and Maple Grove, Minnesota before moving to Sauk Centre on Sauk Lake. Linda enjoyed quilting, puzzle books, fishing, and Bingo.

Survivors include her husband, Richard Cross; son, Richard Cross, II (Sara) and her children, Kelsey and Sydney; sisters, Carol (Jim) Hines and Mary (Dave) Madison; Teresa Wheeler and family; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Lucella Hagemann; and brother, Raymond Hagemann.

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August 13, 2020: At 20:04 James Sayovitz, of rural Sauk Centre, reported his pontoon trailer was stolen from his yard. It is believed the trailer was taken sometime during the overnight hours on 8/12/20.

August 15, 2020: At 13:38 John Petron reported that he had struck a power line that crossed County 5 just north of County 30 with farm machinery. No injuries resulted during the incident. Todd County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Long Prairie Fire Department and Minnesota Power.

August 15, 2020: At 20:16 the Todd County Sheriffs Office took a burglary report at the residence of 27440 County Road 98 Grey Eagle, MN. A cowhide rug and work gloves were reported stolen. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Todd County Sheriffs Office.

August 15, 2020: At 21:09 the Sauk Centre Police Dept. initiated a pursuit on a vehicle that entered Todd County. Sauk Centre Officers terminated the pursuit due to dangerous conditions. Approximately 30 minutes later the suspect crashed their vehicle at Co. Rd. 2 and Co. Rd. 11 in Kandota Township. The suspect was not being pursued at the time of the crash. The vehicle rolled causing the suspect to be ejected.

Deputies located and treated the suspect for injuries until Sauk Centre Ambulance arrived on scene. The suspect was taken to Sauk Centre Hospital for injuries sustained in the crash. Charges are pending in Stearns Co. for the pursuit, DWI and drug related offenses. As a result of the incident a rumor has spread that there had been a shooting and that law enforcement was still searching for the suspect in the area of the crash. There is no active threat to the public and all individuals involved in the matter have been located and identified.

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By Connie Nelson, Hands of Hope Resource Center We have recently heard some concerns about victims of domestic and sexual violence falsely reporting, so I took some time to do some research and found some interesting statistics to share with you in that regard.

Studies completed by reputable resources, estimate that less than two per cent of all domestic violence and sexual assault cases are falsely reported. So, if my math serves me correctly, that tells me that ninety-eight percent of victims of these behaviors are making legitimate, truthful reports. One important factor to take into consideration is that nearly seventy percent of all domestic violence incidents and ninety percent of sexual assaults are NEVER reported, and those that come forward have reported that they have been assaulted as many as 35 times prior to making that first report. Fear and intimidation has a tendency to encourage silence. Other factors like fear of retaliation, of losing their children, housing, and their economic stability play a huge roll, as well as our current pandemic situation.

Victims often self-blame, are ashamed and are asked why they stayed, or “why didn’t you just leave?” Perhaps we need to be asking the perpetrators of this violence, “Why did you do this?” Sexual assault and domestic assault are acts of power and control of one individual over another.

The decision to end a relationship with an abusive partner is one of the most dangerous and defining decisions that individual will ever make. This person, whether male or female is standing up, often putting themselves, as well as friends and family in added danger. For some it means losing their home, financial stability, transportation, family members, and the list goes on.

Very rarely is someone reporting an incident of domestic or sexual violence falsely reporting, and those few that do are truly adding to the harm for real victims of these crimes. A false report puts doubt in the minds of law enforcement, and prosecutors, resulting in victim credibility being questioned. To anyone that has been vic-

timized for real, there is only one objective in their mind and that is to be able to live in safety. There is no big financial pay off, no promise of anything, except hopefully some justice and accountability for the offender, and a new life without fear and violence, which we are all entitled to.

Perhaps, as a society we just don’t want to accept that someone we know, a neighbor, friend, or a family member is capable of the violence that has occurred and been reported. Often times when watching a news report of a domestic homicide, we hear the comment, “he/she seemed like such a nice person.” We never know what goes on behind closed doors.

This violence is upsetting to our sense of safety and security in our own home and in our communities.

One of the first and most vital comments a victim needs and wants to hear, is “I believe you.” Contact Hands of Hope Resource Center if you or someone you know is dealing with sexual assault or domestic violence. We are here to listen and offer resources. Our number is 320732-2319 or our 24 hour crisis line at 800-682-4547. We can be reached at advocates.handsofhope@gmail.com or you can check out our website at www.handsofhope.net or our Facebook page as well.

Be safe.

Morrison County Sheriff’s Office

August 15, 2020: At approximately 10:39 a.m. received a report of an ATV crash with injuries on 25th Avenue, south of Balcony Road, approximately three miles south of Swanville, MN. According to the Sheriff’s Office, 45-year-old Victor Althaus of Little Falls, MN was southbound on 25th Avenue testing his ATV. According to Althaus the throttle stuck causing the ATV to accelerate. Althaus was thrown from the ATV and it went into the ditch. Althaus was transported to St. Gabriel’s Hospital by Mayo Clinic Ambulance with unknown injuries.

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Swanville First Response Team and Mayo Clinic Ambulance.

Small Business Relief Grant Program The Todd County Board of Commissioners approved a Small Business Relief Grant Program funded through the CARES CRF (Coronavirus Relief Fund).

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You Have the Power to Protect Yourself and Your Family against Serious Diseases

August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the importance of getting recommended vaccines throughout your life. You have the power to protect yourself and your family against serious diseases like whooping cough, cancers caused

by HPV, and pneumonia through on-time vaccination.

During NIAM, Todd County Health and Human Services encourages you talk to your doctor, nurse, or other healthcare professional to ensure you and your family are up to date on recommended vaccines.

We also encourage you to visit CDC’s Interactive Vaccine Guide, which provides

information on the vaccines recommended throughout you and your child’s life.

As your children head back to school this fall, make sure vaccination is at the top of your checklist. August is also a key time to make sure you are up to date on all the vaccines you need to stay healthy.

During NIAM, an upcoming immunization clinic at Todd County Health and Human Services by appointment only will be Monday August 24th from 8 AM to 4 PM. You can find out more about recommended vaccines at www.cdc.gov/vaccines/ parents or call Todd County Health & Human Services at 320-732-4500 for more information.

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