Hometown News December 15, 2022

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A young college graduate, determined to find a position with a reputable company, began seeking interviews. Although she faced continual rejection, her persevering talent kept her goals in mind. One busy personnel manager, flooded with applications, suggested the hopeful applicant check back in 10 years.

“No problem,” said the young woman. “Would a morning or afternoon interview work best for you?”

This young woman had what I call the three Ds – desire, determination and dedication. Desire is sometimes more important than talent. She knew what she wanted and was not going to get sidetracked. Desire, determination and dedication are necessary to keep your mind focused on reaching your goals. People with desire work harder, are obsessed with their goals and are driven by an intense thirst to be better. There are few shortcuts in life.

Only the truly dedicated people ever come close to attaining their goals. They won’t let anyone, or anything interfere with what they truly desire. Success starts with the desire to achieve something.

“To win, you have to have the talent and desire – but desire is first,” said golfing legend Sam Snead. Along with Snead, I had the privilege of playing in the St. Paul Open tournament back when I was playing college golf for the University of Minnesota.

Another golfing legend that played in the same tournament, Gary Player, said: “To succeed in life one must have determination and must be prepared to suffer during the process. If one isn’t prepared to suffer during adversities, I don’t really see how he (or she) can be successful.”

It is important to realize that not only must you know what you want, but you must really want what you want, if you are to get what you want.

Desire alone is not enough. To lack desire

-By Harvey Mackay

means to lack a key ingredient to success. Many a talented individual failed because they lacked desire. Many victories have been snatched by the underdog because he or she wanted it more. So, if you desire intensely and you act upon it, then everything stands within your reach. Dedication is the key that unlocks doors to great opportunities.

I like to say, if you don’t climb the mountain, you can’t see the view. In most cases, IQ is less important to a person’s education than I will.

Baseball great Willie Mays said: “In order to excel, you must be completely dedicated to your chosen sport. You must also be prepared to work hard and be willing to accept constructive criticism. Without a total 100 percent dedication, you won’t be able to do this.”

Katharine Hepburn, the only actor to win four Academy Awards for Best Actress, always wanted to be a movie star, although the road to her dream was filled with obstacles. She was fired from several stage roles, criticized for talking too fast and having a raspy voice, considered ornery and difficult to work with and being judged too skinny and masculine.

Undeterred by an insulting press, she sought the help of a voice and drama coach who tutored her through several theater roles until she received great reviews, which led to a movie contract and stardom.

Civil rights leader Vernon Jordan said people constantly advised him to lower his sights, but he said, “The more people tried to discourage me, the more determined I got.” Fortunately for determined people like Vernon Jordan and Katharine Hepburn, discouragement spurred them on to greater things. They, like other determined people, possessed the stamina and courage to pursue their ambitions despite criticism, ridicule and unfavorable

circumstances.

Astronaut Scott Carpenter was constantly in trouble as a young boy. While recuperating after a near fatal car accident, he dedicated himself to turning his life around and later became the second American to orbit the earth.

You may never be an award-winning actress, an astronaut, a civic leader or a sports icon, but you can succeed at your dream if you follow their examples and never give up.

At 211 degrees, water is hot. One slight change – one more degree – and it boils, changing into steam. And steam can power a locomotive. That minor change of one more degree makes all the difference. That one extra degree in business and in life separates the good from the great. It’s your life. You are responsible for your results. Never be afraid to turn up the heat.

Mackay’s Moral: The best angle to approach a problem is the try-angle.

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

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16

• Preacher's Daughters in Concert at 7 p.m. at Community Country Church, Holdingford.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22

• Grey Eagle Burtrum Lions Sponsored American Red Cross Winter Blood Drive from 1-7 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Grey Eagle.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4

• Folk & Old-Time Music & Potluck from 1-3 p.m. at the Village View Apartments, Grey Eagle.

ALBANY TOWNSHIP

• Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall.

• Planning Commission meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall.

BURNHAMVILLE TOWNSHIP

• Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Burtrum City Hall.

BURTRUM CITY COUNCIL

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

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 3rd Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. with cards/Bingo/coffee/dessert.

GREY EAGLE CITY COUNCIL

• Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

GREY EAGLE TOWNSHIP

• Meets the first Monday of the month at 8 p.m.

MELROSE TOWNSHIP

• Meets the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the town hall.

MELROSE VFW #7050 POST/AUX.

• Meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Melrose American Legion

Clubrooms.

MELROSE LEGION #101 POST/AUX.

• Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Melrose American Legion. (Aux. Sept.-May.)

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 3rd 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 2nd Tuesday of the month at 8:30 p.m. at the Swanville Fire Hall.

UPSALA CITY COUNCIL

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

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The Hunt

Most of the deer hunters have completed the 2022 hunt. Now that it is history, it would be a good time to ask yourselves, why? Why do all of those hunters go through a mental and physical change each fall. Their primary subject of conversation is recalling hunting experiences from previous years and in some cases, allowing hair to grow on their face to give the impression of prehistoric hunters. Plans for this years hunt begin formulating as soon as the first weather report mentions frost. The excitement increases as each day gets closer to the season.

The male deer goes into a period of thinking that is referred to as the rut. It almost seems that the mind of the hunter goes into a rut as the season approaches. Is this proof of human and animal coordinated thinking? Maybe we have more left over animal traits than we want to admit.

Lets follow a deer hunter on opening morning. It's close to 7:00 a.m. before one has much daylight, but at 4:30 a.m. the hunter is out of bed and getting together the items that will be needed for the long day in the stand. Since it will involve being outside for an extended period of time a really hearty breakfast is in order. Three eggs, bacon, toast and fried potatoes along with several cups of coffee should help protect the hunter from the cold. It's now 6:00 a.m. and it's time to load the hunter and the needed hunting supplies into the pickup and head for the stand.

It's rather quiet out here by the stand, however there was some rustling in the brush before getting to the stand. Don't know what that was. At a distance there are quite a few shots being fired, but nothing close.

The ladder going up to the stand is covered with frost, so extra care is needed. Quiet is an important factor when entering the world of the ever alert deer. Once on the stand, the items are arranged properly, because one must be prepared for the big buck. The left boot heel bumped the thermos, which resulted in a loud noise along with some human expressions of frustration that

should not be repeated. You don't want to crawl back down from the stand to pick up the thermos, so you'll pick it up later. Finally you sit down on the cold stand and begin the hunt. Boy, it's really quiet out here. Cold Too.

You hear a noise over to the left, but it doesn't sound like a deer. As it gets closer you realize that it is a gray squirrel digging around in the leaves trying to either find or hide food items. This activity changes in about 15 minutes when a red squirrel decides that the gray squirrel is messing around in his private domain, which results in more leaf noise and scratching on the branches until the gray squirrel leaves the area. The red squirrel then discovers you sitting on a stand in his private area and he spends the next few minutes giving you verbal warnings of what he would do to you if he was bigger and you were smaller.

A twig cracks directly behind you and to see what it is, you need to look around the tree that is on the back of the stand. Evidently you make too much noise, because when you locate the sound, you see a white tail and rear end disappearing in the swamp grass.

You climb down from the stand and pour a cup of coffee. You hear a branch crack, which makes your breath speed increase and you remember that you left the gun on the stand. The sound turns out to be a neighbor who just stopped by to see how you were doing. The big breakfast was demanding attention, so it's time to go home and get a bite of lunch and an hour's nap.

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Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to changes in seasons — SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year. If you're like most people with SAD, your symptoms start in the fall and continue into the winter months, sapping your energy and making you feel moody. These symptoms often resolve during the spring and summer months.

Signs and symptoms of SAD may include:

• Feeling listless, sad or down most of the day, nearly every day

• Losing interest in activities you once enjoyed

• Having low energy and feeling sluggish

• Having problems with sleeping too much

• Experiencing carbohydrate cravings, overeating and weight gain

• Having difficulty concentrating What can help?

• Make your environment sunnier and brighter.

• Get outside. Exercise regularly.

• Normalize sleep patterns. Where to find help:

• 988 National Suicide & Crisis line: Call or text 988

• Central MN Crisis Line & Referral Service: 218-828-HELP (4357) or 800-4625525

• Crisis Text Line: is available for free, 24/7 by texting MN to 741741

Source: Mayo Clinic, https://www. mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc20364651

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Fri., Dec. 16: Cheeseburger w/Chili or Fries Mon., Dec. 19: Corn Chowder Soup w/Cheeseburger

Tues., Dec. 20: Baked Chicken Dinner Wed., Dec. 21: Top Notch Burger w/Fries

Thurs., Dec. 22: Sausage & Kraut Fri., Dec. 23: Cheeseburger w/Chili or Fries

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

Friday: (5-9 pm) STEAK NIGHT

• 6 oz. Steak $12 • Add 3 Shrimp $15

• 6 oz. Butter/Garlic Steak $12 • Add 3 Shrimp $15

• 6 Shrimp $9.00

Served with Coleslaw, Toast, French Fries or Baked Potato

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

Leona Burggraff-Borg

Leona (Smieja) Burggraff-Borg, 95-year-old resident of Upsala, MN, died Thursday, December 8 at Upsala Senior Living. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 17, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Upsala. Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00 A.M. on Saturday at the church in Upsala. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Leona Celia Smieja was born on November 19, 1927, in Royalton, to Philip and Rose (Fussy) Smieja. She married Ralph Burggraff on June 19, 1945, in Royalton. They lived and farmed near Bowlus. Leona married Norman Borg on December 28, 1985, in Upsala where they made their home. Leona also lived in Little Falls before returning to Upsala where she resided at the Senior Living Center.

Leona liked cooking, baking, gardening, and quilting. She liked to dance when she had the opportunity. Leona was a faithful member of Lady of Lourdes in Little Falls and St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Upsala. She spent many hours cleaning and decorating the churches that were such a big part of her life. Leona was a member of the Daughters of Isabella. Leona and Norm enjoyed their winters in Texas for many years.

Leona is survived by her children: Ralph “Butch” (Carolyn) Burggraff, Jr. of Centerville; Elmer (Denise) Burggraff of Moose Lake; Dan (Julie) Burggraff of Upsala; Marlene (Kenneth) Lange of Upsala; daughter-in-law Janice Burggraff of Rogers; step-son Michael Borg of Clear Lake, Wisconsin; step-daughter Karlene (Lynn) Olsen of Lake Elmo; sisters: Josephine Czech of Brainerd; Louise Kroll of Coon Rapids; Clara Zimmerman of Royalton; Janet Popp of Mayhew Lake; 12 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 9 step-great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, 2 great-great step grandchildren; many cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands Ralph Burggraff Sr., and Norman Borg; son Tom Burggraff, granddaughter Sara Burggraff, grandson Jason Burggraff, sisters Dorothy Kuklok and Mary Ann Borg, brother Philip Smieja, Jr., and daughter-in-law Doris Burggraff.

Michael H. Terwey

Michael H. “Mike” Terwey, passed away unexpectedly in an unavoidable wood cutting accident on Thursday, December 8, 2022 in Birchdale Township, Todd County, Minnesota at the age of 67 years, 2 months, and 13 days.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, December

19 at the Double “R” Bar and Grill in Grey Eagle to celebrate his life’s journey with all the people who he loved the most. This is not a goodbye, it’s a see you later. Mike’s family and friends are invited to attend. To honor his love for riding, please wear your favorite Harley Davidson attire.

Mike was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota on September 25, 1955 to Harvey and Louise (Tschida) Terwey. He attended Albany High School and graduated in 1973. After high school he worked at Franklin Manufacturing in St. Cloud. He spent the remainder of his career at Columbia Gear Corporation in Avon, Minnesota from 1976 through his retirement in December of 2021

Mike enjoyed riding his Harley with friends (The Nobodies), fishing, trapping, playing darts, playing pool and traveling. He had the ability to become a friend to everyone. Mike was kind hearted, always lending a hand to help. He was empathetic to the menagerie of critters that entered his yard, providing them with food and shelter. Mike was a very artistic individual, creating with many different mediums. He took a lot of pride in his ever growing gardening skills. Once you got to know Mike, you realized there were many interesting layers beneath the leather jacket and bandana.

Survivors include his daughter, Sadie Terwey (Adam Bierschbach) of Becker; sons, Patrick Terwey (Mattye Kopischke) of Rice, and Jasper Terwey of Long Prairie; grandchildren, Jaelyn Olson, Kashton and Kohen Terwey; mother, Louise Terwey of Avon; brothers and sisters, Harvey R. Terwey (Peg Thielman) of St. Cloud, Michelle (Mark) Caspers of Avon, Lisa (Ambrose Jr.) Gertken of St. Joseph, and Patrice (Fezzy) Hanauer of Albany; nieces and nephews, Stephanie Terwey, Alexandra Chaffee, Jillian Caspers, Amy Kill, Louise Murphy, Mercedes Klein, and Ben Hanauer.

Mike was preceded in death by his father, Harvey B. Terwey; and nephew, Robert Gertken.

Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral and Cremation Services of Grey Eagle.

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Doris A. Elfering, age 81 of St. Anna, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, December 9, 2022 at her home in St. Anna, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 17 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Julius Beckermann, O.S.B. officiating. Interment will be held in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Seven Dolors Gathering Area in Albany.

Doris Alma Ricker was born December 12, 1940 in St. Joseph, Minnesota to Claude and Hildegard Jonas. She attended Holy Family Parochial School and graduated from Albany High School in 1958. At the age of 14, Doris began working at the movie theater in Albany. She worked there throughout her high school years. Doris was married on June 18, 1960 and later divorced. Doris worked in many customer related fields through the years including, Dayton’s, Menards, St. John’s Food Service, and Jennie-O.

She was a member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany. Doris loved to travel and learn about new places and things. She always kept up on politics and enjoyed learning about past wars and American history.

Survivors include children, Gail (Ryan) Olson of Richmond, Dan Elfering (fiancé, Lila Lee Dvorak)of Alexandria, and Susan (Wayne) Schwinghammer of St. Augusta; six grandchildren, Lori Alberg, Sarah Locnikar, Amy Busse, Ryan Elfering, Kyle Elfering, and Zachary Buettner; four great-grandchildren, Logan Alberg, Paige Alberg, Cade Busse, and Tyson Kuhnau-Elfering; and brothers, Ronald (JoAnne) Ricker of St. Cloud and Lloyd (Sheila) Ricker of Paynesville.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Arlene Jungmann; and son-in-law, Kelly Fleming.

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

Evelyn R. Kennedy

Evelyn R. Kennedy, age 95 of Willmar, formerly of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at Bethesda Grand in Willmar, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 16 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the church.

Evelyn Rose Pastian was born May 1, 1927 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota to Gottlieb and Mathilda (Sandau) Pastian. She graduated from Sauk Centre High School and worked at various medical facilities. She was united in marriage to Gerald Kennedy on March 27, 1951 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. After marriage, Evelyn worked at Fingerhut while raising her family. She was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. Evelyn enjoyed gardening, reading cooking and baking, and loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her sons, Dale (Cindy) Kennedy of Bird Island, Steve Kennedy of Brainerd, and Don (Cathy) Kennedy of Brooklyn Park; four grandchildren, Jennie (Dan), Melanie (Chad) Mike (Taylor), and Anne; six greatgrandchildren with one on the way; and several nieces and nephews.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Kennedy; parents; and nine brothers and sisters.

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

Ralph J. Roelike

Ralph J. Roelike, age 82 of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 9, 2022 at the CentraCare Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, December 13 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment was in the parish cemetery.

Ralph Joseph Roelike was born November 18, 1940 in Melrose, Minnesota to Othmar and Frances (Stein) Roelike. He graduated from Melrose High School in 1958. Ralph worked at the Kraft plant in Melrose and the helped on the family farm. He also worked at Melrose Motors for over 20 years. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose. Ralph enjoyed watching sporting events and spending time with his family, especially his nieces and nephews.

Survivors include his brother, Joseph (Marge) Roelike of Melrose; niece, Kristine Anderson; nephew, Randy Roelike; and many loving relatives and friends.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Alice Paulson; and nephews, Russ and Ron Roelike.

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

Cody Schuur

Cody J. Schuur, age 30 of Melrose, died unexpectedly Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at his home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 17 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose with Pastor Paul Klassen officiating. Burial will be at a later date.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home in Melrose.

Cody Jacob Schuur was born January 30, 1992 in Coon Rapids, Minnesota to David and Nancy (Quinn) Schuur. He worked at D&D Pumping and Felling Trailers. He was an avid deer hunter and loved to be outdoors. He often times would be found in his parents’ shop working on his Chevy pickup or a John Deere Tractor and making a mess for dad. What he loved the most was his family and friends and showed that by bugging the hell out of them or borrowing their stuff.

Cody is survived by his children, Corbin and Shyanna Schuur; parents, David and Nancy Schuur of Sauk Centre; sister, Johnna Schuur of Sauk Centre; grandparents, Darwin and Fredericka Schuur of Elk River; mother of his children, Sam Page of Melrose; and many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Cody was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Jolee; grandparents, June and Charlie Weisbrich and John Quinn; uncle, Jerome Quinn; aunt, Nancy Quinn; cousin, Kyle Weisbrich; and many other great aunts and uncles.

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Kurt and Nikki Frieler of Melrose are proud to announce the birth of their son, Joshua Jeffrey Frieler, born on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 3:02 p.m. at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital.

Joshua weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long.

He has a big brother Gavin 2 years old at home.

Grandparents are Tom and Barb Frieler of Melrose, Jeff and Jonelle Imdieke of St. Cloud, and Ken and Sandy Yurczyk of Freeport. Great-grandmas are Rita Frieler of Melrose, and Sharon Yurczyk of St. Wendell.

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$3000. Six young men will each receive $500 to assist them on their journey to become a Priest. Since 2008, the local council has donated over $44,000 to young men that are in the Seminary. Presenting the checks to

Erna L. Spehn

Erna L. Spehn, age 95 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the CentraCare Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 p.m. Monday, December 19 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Jeremy Theis officiating. Interment will be held in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday at the church.

Erna Louise Langwasser was born April 19, 1927 in Hirschhorn, Germany to Eduard and Hermoine (Guinther) Langwasser. On January 7, 1956 she married LaVerne Spehn in Kaiserslawtern, Germany. Erna worked at the Hi Ho Café in Sauk Centre from the day it opened until the day it closed. Erna was a member of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre and the Christian Mothers. She enjoyed all wildlife and domestic animals, especially when it came to feeding the ducks. She also enjoyed going for car and boat rides to look at the scenery. Erna very rarely sat still and always kept busy. Erna was proud of her German heritage and truly loved her family, especially her grandchildren.

Survivors i alisade, Rosemary (Raymond) Primus of Melrose, and Thomas (Renae) Spehn of New Brighton; nine grandchildren, Steven (Danielle), Kevin (Jamie), Megan (Craig), Amanda, Andrew, Patrick (Kayla), Evan (Rachel), Mackenzie, and Kaitlyn; and three great-grandchildren, Annie, Emerson, and Aiden.

Erna was preceded in death by her parents; husband, LaVerne Spehn on May 5, 2009; daughter, Tina Spehn on January 18, 2007; sister, Lydia Weismann; brothers, Karl Langwasser and Heinrich Langwasser; and niece, Gabi Knappe. Memorials are preferred to CentraCare Care Center – Pine Haven in Melrose.

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

Cleo L. Cimenski

Cleo "Tootie" L. Cimenski, 98 year old resident of Little Falls, MN, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Little Falls. A funeral service was held Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, with Pastor Dave Sperstad officiating.

Burial took place in the Bearhead Cemetery.

Caring for Tootie and her family was the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls.

Cleo Leone Aleshire was born on March 30, 1924, to the late Claude and Mary (Blood) Aleshire in Bruce Township, MN. She worked for 3 years at Gust Carlson from 1946-1949.

Cleo was united in marriage to John Wacholtz on March 30, 1949, and the couple lived in the Flensburg area until John's passing on August 19, 1980. She worked in Little Falls at Munsingwear for 29 years and retired when the plant closed in 1982. Cleo was then united in marriage to Ambrose Cimenski on October 2, 1982, and she then moved to his farm in Culdrum Township, and lived there until Ambrose's passing on May 27, 1993. She then moved to the Flensburg area in August of 1994, where she made her home.

In her free time, Cleo enjoyed sewing, quilting, farming, deer hunting, card playing, doing her brain books, and most recently started setting puzzles. A lot of her sewing and quilting works went to the VA in St. Cloud to comfort veterans.

Cleo is survived by her nieces, Sandy Erickson, Patty (Wayne) Crosby, Nancy (Joel) Fraki, and Jody Aleshire; nephews, Corky Erickson, Dothan Aleshire, Virgil Aleshire, and Alan Aleshire; and many great nieces and nephews, and many-many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband John Wacholtz, and husband Ambrose Cimenski; sister, Margaret "Budge"; and brothers, Robert, Jack, and Dale.

Donald L. Sauerer

Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, December 12, 2022 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Avon for Donald Sauerer, 66 of Avon who died Saturday, December 3, 2022 at his home in Avon. The Rev. Greg Miller, OSB officiated.

Donald was born September 12, 1956 in Melrose to Elmer & Dorothy (Raden) Sauerer. He married Cheryl Gill on April 17, 1982 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in St. Joseph. Together they had 2 beautiful girls, Becky and Lynn.

Donald worked as a machinist at Columbia Gear in Avon for 45 years, along with farming for his entire life on the family farm. Donald’s true love was farming and his family, especially his granddaughters who were the joy of his life. Donald was very proud and had a great passion for caring for his animals. He also enjoyed sharing his home-made cooking with his family and friends, especially his hearty soups and breads, all made from scratch, as he called this “the good stuff."

Early in life, he learned the importance of hard work on the farm, and he continued that work ethic throughout his life. Donald was a gentle soul and full of kindness, always willing to help those in need. Lately, he found himself with extra time to work on some of the things he had not gotten to over the years. He enjoyed it when his neighbors and friends would stop by during the day to chat. He would say, “I didn’t get anything done today because I was busy shooting the breeze."

Over the past couple of years, he enjoyed going to the lake cabin and spending the day with family. Donald spent time on the beach playing in the sand with his granddaughter, Nora, and then retired to a chair to catch a quick nap with the sun beating on his face.

He is survived by his loving wife Cheryl of Avon; daughter, Lynn (Joel) Hogendorn of St. Michael; grandchildren, Nora and Abigail; sisters, Renee Maile of Avon; Mary (Charlie) Stalberger of Holdingford; mother-in-law, Julitta Gill of St. Joseph; in-laws, Duane (Angie) Gill, Janice Mohr, Debbie (Rick) Posa, Mary Jo (Wayne) Volkers, Rhonda Gill, Lois (Byron) Birr, Charles Gill, Dale (Karen) Gill, Allen Gill.

Donald went to Heaven to be reunited with his daughter, Becky, parents, father-in-law, Eldred Gill, uncle Lawrence, brothers in laws, Randy Gill, Peter Maile, and 4 nephews.

James P. “Jim” Klein

James P. “Jim” Klein, age 83 of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at his home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 15 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church.

James Phillip Klein was born on August 11, 1939, in St. Paul, Minnesota. He spent his life in a variety of placements until moving into his permanent home, Quality Care Homes, in January of 1996. He started working at Wacosa and worked there until February of 2019 when he retired.

Jim loved sitting by the water and spending time with his “family” at home.

Survivors include his family at Quality Care Homes, Dave and Tonia Pyka and family, Michael and Karen Zirbes and family, Kevin and Sarah Athmann and family, and Denise Mikkelson and family; his roommates, Mark Welle and Steven Krick who he lived with since 1996 and new roommate and friend, Joe Mueller; kids that were like his grandkids, Brianna Pyka, Daniella Pyka, Kylie Athmann, and Peyton Athmann; many past caregivers including Marion Wieling and Brenda Mueller; and many other friends at Wacosa.

Jim was preceded in death by his good friend and roommate for over 20 years, Maryann Steil on October 3, 2021.

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

The St. Joseph Christian Women enjoyed their annual Christmas gathering with mass, breakfast and a fun gift exchange. Submitted by Evelyn Budde.

Grey Eagle-Swanville Knights of Columbus Council presented Father Doug Liebsch, the Director of Vocations of the St. Cloud Diocese, with 6 checks totaling

Father Doug is Ken Sinclair, Grand Knight from the local council. Submitted by Ken Sinclair.

Sudoku

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.

Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey

Dear Dave, Is it even worth it to buy a house these days? I’ve always been told buying a house is the adult thing to do and that it’s a great investment, but I can’t find anything decent and livable in my area for less than $350,000. My wife and I are debtfree, and we’re expecting our first baby in January. I was hoping to get your advice.

Dear Craig,

-Craig

I can understand how things might feel a little hopeless in your current situation. You’re probably feeling the weight of the responsibility a new life brings to the picture. Things are getting real really fast, aren’t they? Believe me, I get it.

The truth is you may not be ready to buy a house today. And that’s okay. Having a new baby on the horizon doesn’t mean you have to run out and buy a home. That little boy or girl isn’t going to know the difference between a house and an apartment for a long time. Right now, giving your child a safe, loving environment is the most important thing.

Now, looking down the road, is owning a house worth it? Yes. But it’s not worth doing

it at the wrong time or in a stupid way. You first need to make sure the income is there. Then, you need an emergency fund of three to six months of expenses in place along with a strong down payment. So, what if you don’t buy a home for another two or three years? Home buying should always be done with patience and wisdom.

There are two or three things that make buying a home a great long-term investment versus renting your whole life:

Rents go up every year. If you lock in a good, fixed-rate mortgage, that payment will stay the same.

The value of your home will increase. When you rent, you don’t own your residence, and you won’t benefit from the value of it going up.

Our study of 10,000 millionaires showed that most say two things were integral parts of their ability to build wealth: Good retirement investments and a paid-off home.

A house is a great wealth-building tool, and it can also stabilize the biggest line item in your budget—housing.

God bless you guys, Craig! -Dave

* Dave Ramsey is a seven-time #1 national best-selling author, personal finance expert, and host of The Ramsey Show, heard by more than 18 million listeners each week. He has appeared on Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, Today Show, Fox News, CNN, Fox Business, and many more. Since 1992, Dave has helped people regain control of their money, build wealth and enhance their lives. He also serves as CEO for Ramsey Solutions.

Albany Senior Dining

Mon., Dec. 19: BBQ rib patty, cheesy hashbrowns, diced beets, grapes.

Tues., Dec. 20: Lasagna roll ups, broccoli, pears, breadstick.

Wed., Dec. 21: Pot roast, sweet potato, vegetable Normandy, fruit mix, dinner roll.

Thurs., Dec. 22: Chicken ala king, rice, peaches, biscuit.

Fri., Dec. 23: Pizza slice, green beans, fruit cocktail, poke cake.

Pre-registration requested to dine daily. For more info. call 320-845-4070.

Upsala - All Ages

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

Mon., Dec. 19: Spaghetti hotdish, garlic bread, vegetable, dessert.

Tues., Dec. 20: Ham, scalloped potatoes, corn, dessert.

Wed., Dec. 21: Cook's choice.

Thurs., Dec. 22: Meatloaf, potato, vegetable, dessert.

Fri., Dec. 23: Hamburger gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll, dessert. Pick up or eat in by 11:30 a.m. For meals, call a day before: 320-573-4435.

Ask The Motor

Dear Motor Medics, I'm having trouble with my turn signals on my 2001 GMC Yukon. They will randomly work on the passenger side and they never shut off after making a left turn. My local shop thinks it's the turn signal switch but at several hundred dollars to replace I'm a bit reluctant as this is just a truck I use to pull the boat a half dozen times a year and I don't have the extra funds, they go into my boat. Is the turn signal switch something that can be done at home by me?

-Brad in Davis, Oklahoma Dear Brad,

If you have a turn signal switch that has failed it cathan two hundred bucks. The switch controls the wipers, the turn signals and the cruise making it a multi-function switch so it has quite a harness of wires running down the column. If you want to tackle this item for the first time we suggest watching a you tube video about it first and then decide if you want to tackle it or spend the extra for a shop to install it. Different vehicles are set up in different ways with some requiring the removal of more or less parts to do this job so before you tackle one it's always good to know what you have.

-Take care, The Motor Medics Dear Motor Medics, My windows on my Dodge Durango are failing one at a time. The passenger rear failed first then the driver's side followed by the passenger front and now my driver's side is moving slow. This wasn't too bad until it got to the driver's side front. It's my drive thru window so it has to work guys. I also lost my A/C a few years ago so it would be nice to get some air flow. All of the windows made a grinding noise before they stopped and now the just grind when I try them. I can also push them up and down by hand.

What's my next step?

-Tony in Mason City, Iowa Dear Tony,

Windows are usually a fairly easy fix. The symptom you are describing sounds like a window regulator but you will need to have that verified before you throw parts at it. We wouldn't want you to spend unneeded money. If it is a regulator that's a fairly easy fix requiring about an hour of time or so per window to repair. The regulator and motor are an assembly that can be purchased aftermarket or even picked up used for a reasonable price. Some folks choose to do them at home as well. Depending on where you purchase the parts they may even come with instructions if new but watching an online video first is always important. Make sure the tracks are free from dirt too.

-Take care, the Motor Medics For entertainment only. Always consult your local shop and follow all safety procedures before repairs. Come visit the Motor Medics® online at Underthehoodshow.com.

A Snow Funny

A heavy snowstorm closed the schools in one town.

When the children returned to school a few days later, one grade school teacher asked her students whether they had used the time away from school constructively.

"I sure did, teacher," one little girl replied. "I prayed for more snow."

From the Hosts of the Under The Hood radio show.

Local Municipality Minutes

Email Minutes to htnews@icloud.com

Upsala City • December 5, 2022

Call to Order/Attendance: The City Council meeting was called to order at Upsala City Hall by Mayor Rollie Johnson at 7:00 P.M. The pledge of allegiance was said.

On roll call members present: Mayor Rollie Johnson, Council Members Crystal Benson, Wendy Rene, Lana Bartells and Mitch Lange.

Staff present: Public Works Director Mike Tschida, and City Clerk-Treasurer Jane Popp.

Minutes Lange moved to approve the regular city council meeting minutes from November 7, 2022, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.

Added agenda items Bartells moved to approve the agenda as presented, 2nd by Lange Motion carried unanimously.

Department Reports: Fire Department Report Nick Johnson thanked the city for the support. Rene moved to approve the following for Fire Department Officers: Fire Chief: Nick Johnson Assistant Chief: Jay Baggenstoss Captain: Mike Kremers Captain: Ron Carlson Captain: Steve Heesen Training Officer: Joe Trettel Secretary & Safety Officer: Steve Hansen 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.

First Response Team: First Response Team Vice President Danielle Haus reported seven calls for November with an average of four members at each call. Benson moved to approve the following for First Response Team Officers: President Andrea Douvier, Vice President Danielle Haus, Secretary Marybeth Doucette, Training Officer Seth Strassburg, Officer at Large Kyle Breth, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.

Maintenance Report: Tschida reported on water and sewer levels as well as the various tasks done throughout the City. Tschida put up the lights on the street and water tower and they look great. Letters will be sent for dogs running in the trailer court park area.

City Office Report: Popp reviewed the December calendar and reported on preparing for the end of the year.

Planning Commission: No meeting in November.

Unfinished Business: Park Bathrooms. The trusses have finally arrived.

The website is looking good and user friendly. Tina is waiting to get photos.

New Business: Canvas the Ballots Lange moved to approve the results of the election, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.

Approve Lions Club Donation of $5,000 for Upsala Legion Memorial Park – Resolution 125-2022-1: Rene moved to approve resolution 125-2022-1, accepting $5,000.00 from the Upsala Lions for the Upsala Legion Memorial Park, 2nd by Benson. Motion carried unanimously.

Approve Minnesota Department of Health Grant for $10,000 for Generator – Resolution 125-2022-2: Benson moved to approve resolution 12-5-2022-2, accepting $10,000 from the Minnesota Department of Health for the Generator, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.

Approve the Decertification of Tax Increment Financing District No. 3 - Resolution 125-2022-3: Lange moved to approve resolution 12-5-2022-3, Decertification of Tax Increment Financing District No. 3, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.

January City Council Meeting Bartells moved to hold the January City Council Meeting on Wednesday, January 4 since January 2nd is a Federal Holiday, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.

Performance Reviews Rene moved to sched-

ule performance reviews after the January 4 council meeting, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.

Christmas Open House at Upsala City HallDecember 15, 10:00am-2:00 cookies and refreshments.

Acknowledgements: The Upsala Lions Club for the donation to the Upsala Legion Memorial Park. The Lions Club for the Santa Breakfast and Wee Shop. It was an excellent turnout.

Financials Benson moved to approve the bills as presented, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.

Updates/FYI: Next Regular City Council Meeting will be Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at 7:00 pm.

Adjourn Rene moved to adjourn at 7:52 pm, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.

Jane Popp, Clerk/Treasurer

Grey Eagle Township • December 5, 2022

Call to Order: Ron Frericks called the meeting to order at 8:00 pm. The pledge of allegiance was recited.

Members Present: Ron Frericks, Ray Bense, Mary Ann Primus, Mike Rohe, and Erv Herdering. Also present were the two new board members - Alan Roering and John Young.

Agenda Approval: A preliminary agenda was presented. Ron asked if there were additions to the agenda. Ray made the motion to accept the agenda as written. Mike made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.

Approval of Minutes: Ray made the motion to accept the November 7, 2022 minutes. Mike made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.

Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for November. Claims list included claims 3759-3773 for a total of $15,300.05. This included the rest of the bills for the hall renovation. Ray had questions about some of the sign replacements. Mike made the motion to pay the claims. Ray made the second. All in favor. Motion carried. Mail included advertising, P and Z agenda, and the Township's magazine. Mike made a motion to move $50,000.00 from the R&B account to a one year R&B CD. Ray made the second. All in favor. Motion carried. Mike made the motion to renew the two CD's that are up for renewal in December. Ray made the second, all in favor. Motion carried. The financial report was reviewed, Mike made a motion to accept it as presented. Ray made the second. All in favor, motion carried.

Road and Bridge Report: Ray reported the meeting on Angler Trl. had been canceled until spring. An email was received from Steve Fenske at the Township Association. He stated that it was up to the board to meet with their attorney before making any changes to the Mound Lake Agreement. Ray stated the DNR may decide to close the road at some time. A question came up about having two new board members at one time. Ray felt the Township should return to March elections and shorter terms. Some research will need to be done as to how this will be done, if that is decided. FEMA paperwork has been submitted and now will be reviewed by the State and Federal offices.

Additional Agenda Items: The fire board meeting was held November 22, 2022, no changes unless heating costs become too high. Resolution to establish our polling place was reviewed. Mike made the motion to approve the resolution to have the Township Hall as our poling place. Ray made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.

Public Comment: Ron wanted to thank the

MILLWOOD TOWNSHIP

Notice is hereby given: Affidavits of candidacy for Millwood Township may be filed at the clerk’s office: 41867 269th Ave., Freeport, MN 56331. Filing opens January 3, 2023, and closes January 17, 2023. Please call ahead; hours for filing on the final day, 1-5 p.m. Position openings are as follows:

Supervisor, 3-year term

Treasurer, 2-year term Kallista Sprenger, Clerk • 320-309-4139

public for all the good comments and thanks he received for his 16 years in office. Mary Ann thanked both Ron and Ray for their service to the Township.

Adjournment: Motion by Mike to adjourn

the meeting. Ray made the second. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 pm. Minutes not approved Submitted by Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/Treasurer

The Procrastinator’s Guide To Last-Minute Gifts

By George Kamel

Maybe that little reminder just popped up on your phone letting you know that the Secret Santa exchange with your coworkers is actually tonight, not next week, and you have no idea what to get for Craig in HR. Maybe you had every intention of doing your Christmas shopping like three weekends ago, but stuff kept coming up, and you decided that was a problem for future you.

Well, the future is here, my friend, and it’s now called the present. But no matter when, why or how you’ve procrastinated on your shopping this season, I get it. I’ve been there. And I’ve got your back with some last-minute gift ideas that also happen to be budget-friendly. Now, instead of digging around to find that candle your grandma gave you last year so you can stuff it in a sad, wrinkled bag and call it a day, you can read this and hopefully get a better plan in place.

Here are my no-fail tips for finding the perfect, affordable gift at the eleventh hour:

1. Make a list of what they love: Even if it’s last-minute, you still want the gift to feel personal and thoughtful. So, a good strategy is to make a quick list of what you know about their likes, hobbies, etc. and then find a $10–20 item in one of those categories. (P.S. If you’re not sure, be observant at their desk or in conversation, or ask someone who knows them well!) If they’re a tech geek, there are plenty of fun gadgets out there, like headphones or small smart speakers. Do they love to write? Can’t go wrong with a nice leather journal or even a fancy pen.

If you really don’t know anything about the person, don’t panic. There are other ideas on this list that pretty much anybody will love (or you can jump straight to number 6).

2. Don’t be afraid to DIY: Okay, so maybe you’re not Martha Stewart, but the possibilities are pretty endless here. You could make baked goods or candy using an easy internet recipe and put them in festive bags. Or parents love framed photos of their kids and grandkids, and that’s a sentimental DIY that anybody can do.

If you do have artistic talent, you could look at the popular gifts that are trending on sites like Etsy and try to recreate them. Make an orna-

ment, hand-letter a sign, do a watercolor portrait of the family dog, you name it. Pinterest is another great resource—just look up “easy homemade gifts” and scroll to your heart’s delight.

3. Group items together: You can easily combine a few related items to make it look like you put more time and effort into the gift than you actually did. For example, for coffee addicts, you could pair a nice bag of dark roast with a mug and some flavored syrup. Foodies would appreciate a few obscure-but-delicious snacks. You could give the pet parent in your life a collection of treats, toys and maybe even one of those cute tiny sweaters that their pet is sure to hate. For someone who just needs to relax, you could put together a self-care package with some tea, a face mask and a candle. And don’t forget about one of my favorite last-minute options (for those who partake): a bottle of bourbon with a cigar.

4. Invest in an experience: Some people would way rather spend quality time than get more “stuff,” which is lucky for you because experiences make great last-minute gifts. You can use an app like Canva to make a cool-looking invite or voucher for an activity that you two can do together in the future. Or just go ahead and buy the tickets or passes online and print them out. This could be anything from a movie to miniature golf to a comedy show—whatever fits your budget.

5. Don’t overlook the cheap stores: You can actually find great gifts. No one has to know where they came from. You might even want to look for gifts at the gas station. I’m not a gambling man, but I’ve gotten $5 or $10 crossword scratch-off tickets for my whole family before, and let me tell you, it was a blast!

6. When in doubt, grab a gift card or gift certificate: When’s the last time you heard someone complain about getting a gift card or certificate to a place they love? Oh, right. You haven’t. Plus, this is the ultimate solution if you’re running low on time. If you want to make it feel more personal, write a heartfelt note to go with it.

Hopefully this list has helped you get some ideas flowing for last-minute gifts.

George Kamel is a personal finance expert with a countercultural approach to money. He’s the host of The Fine Print podcast and The EntreLeadership Podcast on the Ramsey Network. Since 2013, George has served at Ramsey Solutions, where his goal is to help people spend less, save more, and avoid consumer traps so they can make the most of their money. Follow George on Twitter, Instagram andFacebook or find out more about him online at ramseysolutions.com/personalities.

Melrose Township Clerk

Todd

WANTED TO BUY: Dairy Heifers and Cows. 320-894-7175. SC-evB

WANTED: Good used van, low miles, reasonable. Call 320-267-5632. RBftn

WANTED TO BUY: Old kerosene lamp, must be in good condition. Call 651-7392715. 12/29

FOR SALE: 1997 Ford pickup, 2 wheel drive, needs work, $1000. Call 320-2675632. RB-ftn

FOR SALE: MAAX sliding glass shower doors, & tracks. 52 1/2 inch wide; doors68 inches high, like new, $200 cash. 329492-1404

FOR SALE: Shower spray nozzel, & spray wand with grab bar/wand holder like new, $50 cash. Text 320-492-1404.

FOR SALE: 2015 black Ford Fiesta SE 34,174 miles, very clean, $14,500 cash. Text 320-492-1404.

FOR SALE: Computer desk, black metal frame with faux wood top or drawer, 47”w x 24”dx30”h, $125 cash. Call 320-492-1404.

FOR SALE: Computer desk, black metal frame with faux wood top or drawer.. 37”w x24”x30”h, $125, cash. Call 320-492-1404.

FOR SALE: Haralson apples, great for pies, dehydrating, applesauce, $1/lb., think Christmas or fundraisers. Call 320-5732207.

FOR SALE: Snapper 8 hp. snowblower with electric start, chains. Call 320-3390436. 12/22

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