Hometown News December 21, 2023

Hometown News

Thursday, December 21, 2023

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Stay motivated to stay ahead -By Harvey Mackay ones never take themselves out of the lineup Motivation and momentum are one dynamic duo.

It’s a lot easier to stay motivated than to get motivated again. The same is true for momentum.

Maintaining momentum is a picnic compared with restarting it.

Comfortable in your job? Things look rosy? Tempted to ease up on the throttle and coast a little? Pinch yourself!

When I need motivation, I remember a story from Jane Goodall, the naturalist trailblazer and gorilla champion, who told a fable that her mother used to read to her and her sister.

“The mighty eagle is sure he will win, and majestically with those great, strong wings he flies higher and higher… Gradually the other birds get tired and start drifting back to the ground. Finally, even the eagle can go no higher… but that’s all right, because he looks down and sees all the other birds below him.

“That’s what he thinks, but hiding in the feathers on his back is a little wren… and she takes off and flies highest of all.”

That’s the danger of coasting, not giving it your all.

Even when winning, people can coast.

I was at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in China for the men’s 100-yard dash final.

Usain Bolt from Jamaica blew away the field and won in a world-record-time. However, I couldn’t help but think how fast he could have run because he coasted at the end and looked around at his competitors.

That’s surely not his style, meet after meet. You don’t have to tell Usain Bolt that competition is always against tomorrow, not yesterday.

When you have momentum on your side,

keep rolling. You have to learn when not to take a break. You also need to know when trying is utterly useless. Manage your motivation in an energy-efficient way.

When I was a young salesman, among the many lessons I learned from a seasoned pro was when to call a time out. Inexperienced salespeople have a tendency to celebrate a victory by goofing off for a while. That was exactly what I was doing one afternoon. Coming off the golf course I ran into the old-timer who was a competitor from the envelope wars.

“Charlie, I only hope the big order you just landed wasn’t one of my customers,” I said.

“Hell, no. I couldn’t sell a box of #10 envelopes to a chain-letter freak.”

“Then why are you out here beating the daylights out of the ball instead of beating the bushes?”

“Because when you’re cold, you’re cold, and when you’re hot, you’re hot. I need to loosen up a little. I need to get that win streak going again.

I thought he was nuts not to be out calling on customers. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized I was the one who had his priorities wrong. In sales, athletics, gambling and the stock market, we calculate success by percentages. But by focusing on the percentages, we lose sight of the way those percentages are achieved. They’re not earned in an orderly way but in streaks, in stretches and in bursts.

A tremendous baseball player will hit .300, which means he gets three hits every 10 times at bat. That’s seven or eight hits a week. Many weeks, however, that great hitter won’t get his seven or eight hits. He’ll get two or three. He’s in a slump. Other weeks, he’s on a hot streak and everything seems to fall in for a base hit.

The ball has eyes, eluding every fielder. He’s able to count the stitches on the ball as each pitch comes to the plate. That’s the week he gets 12, 13 or 15 hits and becomes a .300 hitter.

The great athletes can’t explain their hot streaks any more than they can explain their slumps. But one thing is for sure. The smart

when they’re “in the zone.”

The eternal optimist Yogi Bera, New York Yankee great, said: “I ain’t in no slump … I just ain’t hitting!”

If you’ve ever been in sales, think back to the best streak you ever had. What did you do differently that week?

I don’t know if ball players or salespeople are more superstitious than the average person.

The successful ones in each field tend to look at the conditions that were present when they were on a hot streak. They try, try, try not to change them.

Mackay’s Moral: Maintaining motivation takes no vacation.

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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Upcoming Events

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21 • Grey Eagle Burtrum Lions Annual Red Cross Blood Drive from 12-6 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Grey Eagle.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24 • A Christmas Carol Sing at 10 a.m. at Faith Community Church, Burtrum. See ad on page 3.

• Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 4 p.m. at Grey Eagle United Methodist Church.

See ad on page 5.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 • Long Prairie Chamber Orchestra Fare Well Come X at 6:30 p.m. at the LP-GE Secondary School, Long Prairie. See ad on page 7.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 2 • Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting at 2 p.m. at CentraCare West Campus Board Room, Long Prairie.

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

FRI.-SUN., JAN. 12-14 • Upstage Players Presents Bingo Spells Murder/Dinner Theatre at St. Mary's Church, Upsala. Fri. & Sat. at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 • Holy Family School's 9th Annual Snow Ball starting at 4 p.m. at Seven Dolors

Church, Albany.

ALBANY SENIORS • Meets 1st Tuesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Albany Community Center.

ALBANY TOWNSHIP • Meets the 4th Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall.

• Planning Commission meets the 2nd 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 1st Tuesday 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 1st 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 1st Monday of the month at 8 p.m.

MELROSE TOWNSHIP • Meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the town hall.

MELROSE VFW #7050 POST/AUX. • Meets the 1st 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 • 1st Tuesday after the 1st 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.

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

Temperatures Date

12/13 12/14 12/15 12/16 12/17 12/18 12/19

High 37 50 37 32 36 23 32

Low 18 23 32 32 23 10 18

Friday

Partly cloudy.

High: 41 Low: 34

Weekend Weather Saturday

Sunday

Cloudy.

High: 42 Low: 37

Rain.

High: 44 Low: 31

Hometown News •Thursday, December 21, 2023 • Page 3

“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne New Year

buildings and injuring people and real estate.

Others brought the New Year in by attending religious services and having gatherings with friends and family. Most of these gatherings involved much less intoxicating beverages and more making of resolutions and singing Auld Lang Syne. Many celebrate the New Year by just taking a couple days off and attempting to recuperate from the holiday season.

My New Year's celebration in my youthful days was always spent at my Grandfather's house, since December 31 was his birthday. He had 6 kids and many friends, so the small house was double stacked with people. The lunch that evening included several kinds of homemade sausage, Ma's steak tartare, potato salad, baked beans, homemade bread, dill pickles, horseradish, kuchen and red jello. It's easy to recall the occasion, but sad to remember that most of those in attendance are no longer with us.

New Year is a really good time for changing a part of your life that is causing stress. You need to decide what is causing the stress, can you change it or try to change your feelings about it if you can't change it. Is it really important enough to screw up your life?

For feedback or story ideas, email Tom at tom@swanvilleinsurance.com.

New Year. Why do we celebrate a New Year on January 1? Julius Cesar is the person that began the January 1 New Year.

Going back thousands of years before Christ, people realized that there was a continual change of seasons and they wanted to note the changes in some way. There were many different times of the year that were chosen as the beginning of another year. Many followed the planting or harvesting of crops or the birth or death of an important citizen. Others followed the arrangement of stars based on their alignment annually.

Julius Cesar realized that it would be easier for the world economy if everybody used the same dates for a year. He originally set the New Year to be in March, since it was spring and that would be a good time to start the year. However, there was a strong political push to change the New Year to January 1. So in 153bce, 90 days were added to a year and brought the New Year to January 1. Since the Romans had so much influence in most of the human population, most of the world changed to January 1 as the start of the year.

It seems that the New Year created a need or reason for celebration, some celebrations lasted 11 days. Most celebrations included liquor and fireworks until about 1900 when fireworks were banned. The reason for the ban was to try to avoid the hazard of intoxicated individuals creating fires with the fireworks going into burnable

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From the Desk of Pastor Bruce My message on Christmas Eve is going to be titled “The Gift." Giving of gifts is the universal love language. In other words, most people “feel” loved when they are given a gift. Now, I have done lots of marital counseling and in many situations, we “feel” like we are not loved because our needs are not met. There are 5 love languages (giving, touch, words of affirmation, works of service, and quality time) and if our spouse does not speak our language, they “feel” unloved.

At Christmas time we see the gift of Jesus, but so many do not understand the gift. Paul says in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 that he preached the gospel to them. Listen to his words… “Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. 2By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain. 3For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures."

We all need saving from our life of sin. And so according to the Scriptures, we believe that Jesus came that first Christmas, later died for our sins, was buried, and then raised on the third day.

This is the key to understanding the gift of Jesus at Christmas time. It’s not about us, or anything

HELLO DECEMBER!

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we can do it’s only through faith in Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 2:8-9 says, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9not by works, so that no one can boast.” In the Amplified Bible Romans 10:11 says, “whoever believes in him will not be disappointed.” I counseled one couple that the wife said, “Do not buy me anything! It is a waste of money.” Unfortunately, the husbands love language was giving so we had an issue. But listen to me… the gift of Jesus’ work on the cross pays for our debt of sin. So, it is more than a gift, it is our Salvation and Redemption!

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Albert G. Schleppenbach

Albert G. Schleppenbach passed away Monday, December 18, 2023.

Service will be held Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany.

Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. at the church.

Albert was born on August 25, 1941, in Albany to Frank and Anna (Meier) Schleppenbach.

He was raised on the family farm and lived in Albany all his life. After graduation from high school, Albert joined the Army. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army Reserve on November 18, 1968. He married the love of his life and dance partner, Clarice Wensmann, on September 4, 1965, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Freeport. Together, Albert and Clarice farmed on his family farm for over 20 years.

He had a passion for farming, especially driving the tractor and watching the crops grow. They made the decision to quit dairy farming and he started working for Stone Containers in St. Cloud for the next 20 years. Family was very important to him, and he took great pride in helping his three children build their homes; he was always ready to help anyone in need.

In addition to farming, one of his other passions was ice fishing and taking trips up north with the “boys."

Albert is survived by his wife, Clarice, Albany; children, Sharon (Dan) Hartmann, Albany, Gerald (Barb, partner) Schleppenbach, Albany, Brenda (Darrel) Rausch, Albany; grandchildren, Jeremy, Benjamin, Kaylee, Serenity, Christopher, Jesse, Cody, Kayla, Anna, Alicia, and Zachary; greatgrandchildren, Kinley, and Henry; brother and sister, Lucille Imdieke, Melrose and Elmer Schleppenbach, Albany.

Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Anna, brothers and sisters, Norbert Schleppenbach, Sylvester Schleppenbach, Agnes Neuwirth-Wehseler and Florence Dirkes.

Merry Christmas

& Happy New Year!

Kenneth J. Groetsch

Kenneth J. “Ken” Groetsch, age 75 of Sauk Centre, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 15, 2023.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 p.m.

Thursday, December 21 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery with military honors by the Sauk Centre United Veterans Honor Guard.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Thursday at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. A rosary will be prayed at 10 a.m.

Thursday morning at the church.

Kenneth Joseph Groetsch was born April 19, 1948 in Melrose, Minnesota to Leander and Erma (Tschida) Groetsch. He graduated from Sauk Centre High School in 1968. Ken was drafted immediately after high school and served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. After being honorably discharged, Ken attended Veteran Agricultural School. He was united in marriage to Florence Bertram on November 13, 1971 at St. Martin Catholic Church in St. Martin. Ken and Florence farmed south of Sauk Centre until he officially sold the farm in 2005 but never stopped farming, farming was his passion.

He was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre, American Legion Post 67, Paul F. Donart VFW Post 2853, and the Sauk Centre Township Board. Ken enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, going to auctions, traveling, playing cards and Carbles, and eating salty food!

He loved spending time with his family and the countless hours he spent driving tractor.

Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Florence Groetsch of Sauk Centre; sons, Jonathan Groetsch, their children, Justin, Katelyn, Bradley, Amber, and Hunter; Jamey (Shannon) Groetsch, their children, Alexis and Elijah, Joel (Crystal) Groetsch, their children, Clayton, Logan, and Jack, and Joshua (Stacy) Groetsch, their children, Blake and Hayden, all of Sauk Centre; son-inlaw, Brock Leagjeld, his children, Brooke and Landon of Forada; and brothers, Dennis (Alice) Groetsch and Randy (Marlene) Groetsch, both of Sauk Centre.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents; and daughter, Jessica Leagjeld on November 8, 2019.

Memorials are preferred.

Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral and Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.

Todays Thoughts

Kimberly A. “Kim” Schmitz, age 49 of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by her family on Monday, December 18, 2023 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m.

Friday, December 22 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating.

Interment will be at the parish cemetery.

A visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose and from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Friday at the church.

Parish prayers will be at 5 p.m. with a rosary at 6 p.m. by the Melrose Fire Department Thursday evening.

Kimberly Ann Toenyan was born November 17, 1974 in Little Falls, Minnesota to Kenneth and Shirley (Wolbeck) Toenyan. She graduated from Long Prairie High School and married Aaron Schmitz on August 22, 1994 in Long Prairie, Minnesota. From this union, they had three children, Stephanie born in 1996, Derek born in 2004, and Jadyn born in 2007. Kim worked at Burger King in Melrose for a few years before working in housekeeping at the Melrose Hospital. Kim was a caring compassionate person that helped when she could. She took time off of work to care for her mother-in-law when she got sick. After a few months, she then began working at the Melrose High School as a paraprofessional. In Kim’s younger years, she enjoyed helping on the farm. Her favorite time of the year was Christmas. She enjoyed the spirit of Christmas and all the decorating. Kim was an avid reader and enjoyed watching reruns of episodes of Scooby-Doo or Harry Potter.

She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose.

Survivors include her children, Stephanie Schmitz (Christian Botello), Derek Schmitz, and Jadyn Schmitz all of Melrose; parents, Kenny and Shirley Toenyan of Long Prairie; brothers and sister, Chad (Vanessa) Toenyan of Big Lake, Shaun (Sarah) Toenyan of Litchfield, and Dana Botello (Jay Lenz) of Little Sauk; eight nieces and nephews; and brothers-in-law, Kris Schmitz of Sauk Rapids and Steve (Chandra) Schmitz of Sauk Centre.

Kim was preceded in death by her husband, Aaron Schmitz on February 27, 2022; and father and mother-in-law, Florian and Rosie Schmitz.

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

Stop in for Last Minute Stocking Stuffers!

Parkinson’s Support Group

The Long Prairie Area Parkinson’s Support Group will meet January 2nd at 2 p.m. at the CentraCare West Campus Board Room, CentraCare Long Prairie, 20 9th St SE. The MN Parkinson’s Organization will share information.

Anyone with Parkinson’s, spouses, family, caregivers, or support people are invited.

Call Rona Bleess at 320-874-0222 if you would like further information.

Todd Co. Sheriff’s Office

Accident: December 16, 2023: At 5:22 P.M., the Todd County Sheriff's Office responded to a two vehicle crash on County Road 2, west of County Road 47, in rural Grey Eagle.

A 1998 Ford Explorer, driven by Alan Roering of rural Grey Eagle, was traveling west on County Road 2. It is believed Roering crossed the center of the road way, colliding with a 2012 Chrysler Town & Country, occupied by Lucas & Ann Holmquist of rural Long Prairie.

Roering was transported to the Melrose Hospital to be treated for injuries. Lucas and Ann Holmquist were treated and released on scene.

Alcohol is believed to be a factor.

The Sheriff's Office was assisted on scene by the Minnesota State Patrol, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Melrose Ambulance, Grey Eagle Fire & Rescue, and Petrie's Towing.

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Hometown News • Thursday, December 21, 2023 • Page 5

Birth Announcement

Paxton Steven Hiltner

Nathan and Allison Hiltner of Melrose are proud to announce the birth of their son, Paxton Steven Hiltner, born on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 8:52 a.m. at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital.

Paxton weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 22 inches long.

Grandparents are Steve and Rita Kortenbusch of Melrose, and Steve Hiltner of Melrose. Great-grandparents are Irene Hiltner of Burtrum, and Bernie Wieling of Melrose.

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They have a Huge Selection of • Tungsten Jigs • Spear Fishing Supplies • Bait • Tackle & More!

Let Rex & Nancy help you get what you need to get you off doing the sport you love.

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Grey Eagle United Methodist Church

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Sunday, Dec. 24 • 4:00 PM

On the Farm Slaughtering • Custom Meat Processing Mon.-Fri.: 8 am-4:30 pm • Sat.: 9 am-12 Noon

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Grey Eagle United Methodist Church is located at Todd County Roads 2 & 47 A Candle Light Service with Communion.

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Page 6 • Hometown News • Thursday, December 21, 2023

Sudoku

Word Search Answers from Dec. 14

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, I’d like to slowly start a business online while working my regular job.

But even though I’m in pretty good financial shape, I don’t have much money left at the end of the month. I have no debt except for my house, and I also have nine months of expenses in my emergency fund. How can I start my business without borrowing the money?

-Kirsten Dear Kirsten, I like where your head is. Start and run your business with cash. Period. Even if it takes a little while to get things off the ground. That should be a guideline for every entrepreneur.

But guess what? You may have more money on hand than you think. You’re a little heavy on your emergency fund right now. I recommend people have three to six months

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of expenses set aside for emergencies. You could back your emergency fund down to six months of expenses, and move the extra over to an account designated for your business.

After that, grow it slowly each month until you have enough to open your doors. You’d be surprised how much cash will pile up, even if you save just a little bit at a time.

The big thing, Kirsten, is don’t be afraid to start small. Don’t despise humble beginnings. Some of the best and most successful companies in America started as micro-businesses or cottage industries. I literally started my company on a card table in my living room. It’s easier and safer in a lot of ways. So, I love the wisdom you’re showing by wanting to keep your full-time job while starting the business online.

So, yeah. Take three or four months of expenses out of your emergency fund, and move it to a designated business account.

Watch your budget carefully, and keep spending to a minimum. Above all, don’t take your business into debt. Grow it at the speed of cash. The best, most successful businesses don’t outrun their money and other resources!

-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.

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Sudoku Answers from Dec. 14

Ask The Motor Medics® From the Hosts of the Under The Hood radio show.

Dear Motor Medics, I have a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 4.0 six-cylinder engine that failed. This is the first time I have ever had to replace an engine in a vehicle and with fairly low miles and a faithful maintenance history I am shocked that it failed. They told me the camshaft failed because I was not using an engine oil additive and that if I did not use one on the new engine every time that the engine warranty coverage would be void.

Why have I never heard of using an additive before? I thought they were not needed for everyday use. The place that changes my oil is not where I go for bigger repairs and I have not had to see them for several years.

-Scott in Dell Rapids, SD Dear Scott, Seeing a Jeep engine with low mileage fail when oil additive has not been used is not a surprise to us. The lack of ZDDP in the engine oil was likely the cause. ZDDP was removed from engine oil around the time diesel fuel had most sulfur removed. ZDDP protects high pressure areas such as the flat tappets of the Jeep cam. All oil change facilities should be offering the additive to you as a choice. A yearly check-up at a full-service shop is also a good way to get good advice. They can often advise you of recent changes.

-Take care, the Motor Medics Dear Motor Medics, I replaced the air conditioning compressor on my Dodge Caravan before the last winter and it worked great for the short time, I used it before winter and again this spring until the first really hot day. The system stopped working and started making a grinding noise just like before. The shop that fixed it installed a new drier and a new compressor and charged me for Freon and labor. Did they miss something, or did I get a bad part?

-Jennifer in Missouri Dear Jennifer, It worries me when you say the system is grinding

again. According to the list of replaced parts you gave it is possible that the failure could be due to the way it was repaired. Not to doubt the installation but when a compressor grinds it is usually coming apart internally and leaving metal shavings in the system which will plug passages in the condenser and expansion devices. If there was metal found in the system, any parts contaminated must be replaced. Just flushing the parts is not an option because of the small passages that can’t be accessed. Partially plugged systems may work well on cooler days but will fail when high temps raise pressures. When the system is repaired this time ask about these parts and if they need to be replaced and why or why not.

With the high cost a second opinion is not a bad idea either. You don’t want this to happen again.

-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.

Albany Senior Dining

Mon., Dec. 25: Closed.

Tues., Dec. 26: Western chili, garden salad w/ranch, peaches, breadstick.

Wed., Dec. 27: BBQ chicken breast, macaroni & cheese, mixed vegetables, banana.

Thurs., Dec. 28: Roast pork, whipped potatoes, gravy, vegetable blend.

Fri., Dec. 29: Bouja, sandwich, fruit.

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. 25: Closed.

Tues., Dec. 26: Chili mac, vegetable, garlic bread, dessert.

Wed., Dec. 27: Sweet & sour chicken, eggroll, rice dessert.

Thurs., Dec. 28: Grilled ham & cheese sandwich, soup, chips, dessert.

Fri., Dec. 29: Chicken alfredo, vegetable, garlic bread, dessert.

Pick up or eat in by 11:30 a.m.

For meals, call a day before: 320-573-4435.

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Hometown News • Thursday, December 21, 2023 • Page 7 FOUND: Fobster. Stop in at Neville Hardware to claim.

WANTED TO BUY: Louden hay carrier, must be complete. Call 651-739-2715.

WANTED TO BUY: Butcher cows, bulls, fats & walkable cripples: also horses, sheep & goats. 320-235-2664.

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FOR SALE: 3 heated snowmobile helmets, worn less than 20 hours. Call 612-7101620.

WANTED: Good used small Winnebago, good gas mileage, reasonable. Call 320267-5632, RB-tfn

FOR SALE: Pro4 propane ice auger, works/ runs great, $200 or best offer. Call 320-2505511.

FOR SALE: 2017 Polaris Ranger 1000XP, VG cond., new tires, windows, lights, fluids changed, ready to go. Details & pics. 320815-8922. tfn

FOR SALE: John Deere 317, quick attach, 7,000 hrs, clean machine, newer tires. Call 320-630-5694.

Melrose Township: Notice of Election Filing

Affidavits of Candidacy for Melrose Township may be filed with the clerk starting January 2, 2024, and will close on January 16, 2024, for the March 12, 2024 election. Offices open are: -One Supervisor for a 3-year term Hours for filing for office on the final day are 1 p.m to 5 p.m. Please contact the clerk with any questions and/or for additional information at 320-256-7173. There is a filing fee of $2.00.

Cecilia Tylutki, Melrose Township Clerk

Grey Eagle Township Notice

Plowing or shoveling snow from driveways or sidewalks onto a public road or dumping snow onto a public road, pushing snow across a public road or dumping onto a public road right of way may be punishable as a misdemeanor (MINNESOTA STATUTES 169.42 AND 160.2715.

Snow piles that are pushed across the road or dumped, plowed or shoveled onto a roadway can create a hazard for motorists and snowplows.

Mary Ann Primus, Grey Eagle Township Clerk ACID ACTORS ARRIVING AWFUL BARE BEGGED BODIES BULL BURN BUYS CALM CRIME

DAYS DEALS DIRTY DIVERS EAST ELSE ENTERTAINMENT EXCUSE FAIR FOOLISH FORGOT GALE

GATE GRAN GREW HEEL ICES INTO KIND LAID LANDED LIGHT LOTS MANAGED

MEAL METRE NEXT NONE REAR ROAR SACRED SAID SAME SICK SINGS SKIM

SNOW STEM STEP SURVEY TAXI TOYS TYPES USED VAST VERSE VIEW YEAR

Residents of Burnhamville Township Notice of Filing for Township Election

Affidavits of Candidacy for township board March election may be filed with the clerk at her home beginning Tuesday, January 2, 2024 until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Offices to be elected include: Supervisor seat C for a 3 year term Clerk for a 2 year term Filing fee $2.

The clerk may be contacted at 320-285-2050.

Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville Township Clerk

St. Rosa Lions & St. Rosa Jaycees

Twelve Days of Christmas Raffle Winners Held Saturday, December 16, 2023 $1,000.00 Glen Klasen $500.00 Danielle Zierden $250.00 Kyle Kerfeld, Mike Elfering $150.00 Leesa Roering Jim & Carol Frericks Henry Arnzen Gwen Shaw Sara Herdering Rosie Kerfeld Travis & Jeff Ahrens Tom Muellner Kyle Kerfeld Sara Williams Herb & Mary Kay Hess Mark Middendorf Carol Funk & Sandy Schmiesing Brena & Brianna Austing Glenn Heinen Jan Middendorf Tyler Hess Kay Berscheid $100.00 Dan Stafki Paul – Bob – Bob Barb Hellermann Deanna Middendorf Kevin Herdering Dan Stafki Lisa Maus Rosie Kerfeld

DeVon Uphoff Jill Spoden Rob Schummer Robert Pallansch Jill Dobesh Travis Kerfeld Janelle Roerick Patricia Buchholz Jerry Kietsch Taylor Hoeschen Jody Pohlmann Pam Barth Keith Torberg Cory Rohe John Rea Jody Klaphake Bob & Deb Niehaus Steve Neville Bill Kemper Katie Roerick Larry Duevel Tom Herkenhoff Lacy Heskenhoff Jeff & Rose Austing Keith Blommel Chuck Wolf Patricia Buchholz Adam Dougherty Rocky Vowles Josh Pelzer Preston Sand Allie Hoppe Dennis Berscheid Mike Kerfeld Bob Nathe

Nancy Bitz Tim Rahn Brett & Rebecca Argetsinger Joan Ellering Andrew Wielenberg Bill Blommel Jan Atkinson Ronalee Davis Vicky Sadlowski Ervin Feldewerd $50.00 Carol Thelen Mary Lomax Chris Klaphake Heather Moshier Kurt Ritter Clara Berscheid Neil Blenker Gene & Marlene Blommel Sam Kramer Brenda Salzman Jay Lieser Geri Fleischhacker Allen Roerick Jim Frericks Rita Wiechmann Steve Walker Tammy Luethmer Sandy Ruud Marci & Kevin Stang Mindy Arnzen Dick Austing Nathan Maus Dick Austing

Thank you to everyone who bought & sold tickets.

All proceeds stay at St. Rosa Community Park.

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