Hometown News December 23, 2021

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Thursday, December 23, 2021

Vol. 21: Issue 35

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Harvey Mackay Tom Kuehne: The Good Old Days Obituaries: Hinnenkamp, Doroff, Wenker, Wiener,

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The pursuit of happiness is not a spectator sport -By Harvey Mackay Long ago in a small village was a place known as the House of 1,000 Mirrors. A happy little dog learned of the house and decided to visit.

When he arrived outside, he bounced up the front steps to the doorway of the house. He looked through the doorway with his ears perked high and his tail wagging as fast as it could.

To his great surprise, he found himself staring at 1,000 other happy little dogs with their tails wagging just as fast as his. He smiled a great smile, and was answered with 1,000 great smiles just as warm and friendly. As he left the house, he thought to himself, “This is a wonderful place. I will come back and visit it often.”

In the same village, another little dog, who was not quite as happy as the first one, decided to visit the house too. He slowly climbed the front steps and hung his head low as he looked in the doorway. When he saw 1,000 unfriendly looking dogs staring back at him, he growled, and was horrified to see 1,000 little dogs growling back at him. As he left, he thought to himself, “That is a horrible place. I will never go back there again.”

Happiness is in the here and now, not in the somedays. Will you really be happier when the camper loan is paid off, the kids have made it through college, your spouse gets that promotion, or you buy that new car? Maybe momentarily, but that kind of happiness is fleeting. Only when you make a deposit into life will you reap the reward of life. And you will reap the quality of life in proportion to the

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quality of what you plant.

Psychologist William James said, “I don’t sing because I’m happy. I’m happy because I sing.”

Happiness is a state of mind. The mind is the most powerful tool in the universe, and you are the one who controls it. Like your car, if you see your mind heading in the wrong direction, you can steer it another way. You need to steer your mind away from negative feelings and head in a different direction. Don’t dwell on the situation that brought you to that emotional state.

John Lennon, the legendary member of “The Beatles” said: “When I was five years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up.

I wrote down ‘happy.’ They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life.”

When the library of Alexandria burned centuries ago, only one insignificant book was saved. A poor man who could read a little bought it for a few coppers. The book wasn't very interesting, but between its pages he found something very interesting indeed – a thin strip of parchment on which was written the secret of the touchstone.

The touchstone, according to the document, was a small pebble that could turn any common metal into pure gold. The writing explained that it was lying among thousands of other pebbles on a beach. The real stone would feel warm to the touch, while ordinary pebbles are cold.

The man went to the seashore described on the parchment and began testing pebbles.

Figuring that if he picked up ordinary pebbles and threw them down again because they were cold, he might pick up the same pebble hundreds of times. So, when he felt one that was cold, he threw it into the sea.

He spent days at his search, picking up cold pebbles, then throwing them into the sea. One day, after weeks and months, the man picked up a pebble and threw it into the sea. Then he realized that the pebble had been warm – the touchstone! But he had formed such a strong habit of throwing each pebble into the sea that when the one he wanted came along, he still threw it away.

Such is the pursuit of happiness.

Searching for that one magic pebble, people expend countless energy and effort. Even when the supposed happiness-producing experience is realized, it is often cast aside. Happiness is enjoying each pebble-like life experience because you’ve decided to focus on the good in all of life’s moments.

Mackay’s Moral: When you start looking for the good in life, the pebbles will become steppingstones to happiness.

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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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23 • Grey Eagle-Burtrum Lions American Red Cross Blood Drive from 1-7 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Grey Eagle.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24 • Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 3 p.m. at Grey Eagle United Methodist Church. See ad on page 2.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31 • Long Prairie Chamber Orchestra Fare Well Come VIII at 6:30 p.m. at LPGE Secondary School, Long Prairie.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5 • Jam Session & Potluck starting at 1 p.m. at the Villagle View Apartments, Grey Eagle. See ad on page 8.

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.

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

Clubrooms.

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

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

ST. ROSA CITY COUNCIL • Meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Community Park building.

SWANVILLE CITY COUNCIL • First Tuesday after the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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Snow.

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“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne Red Squirrels

Sometimes I experience things that I feel would make interesting stories. To set the background, I parked my pickup at the end of my shed, since it is used very seldom and the shed door needs to be about a foot wider. So it spends it's time parked in

the driveway.

One day several weeks ago, I thought I should open the hood on the pickup, just to check things out. I got a big surprise. The motor was covered with pine cones. They were hidden in all areas, including any valley that would serve as a storage place, under any space that could be used for hiding pine cones and places that I couldn't readily see.

Another surprise was a big nest on top of the transmission, about two gallons in size, created with insulation from under the hood. A real mess. I spent more than an hour removing the unwanted treasures. Working under a pickup hood is definitely for those with less age.

Red squirrels are cute and very energetic.

They are known for their ability to get into almost anything. Their presence frequently involves destruction at their location. All the while I was trying to clean up the mess in the pickup, my mind was thinking of how to get rid of the squirrel. Poison could be passed on to those that may find a poisoned carcass, I didn't like that idea. I thought a trap would work, so I tried it.

I took an old, single spring round gopher trap, put a glob of peanut butter on the trigger pan and put it on top of the fan shroud, so it was readily noticeable. Next day I found a red squirrel in the trap. Evidently, stress caused by being caught in a trap, causes the animal to pass on quickly. The only problem was that the squirrel dropped down on the power steering pump and got itself tangled up with the small piping on top of the pump. No big deal, I pulled it out and left it lay for who-ever was hungry.

The trap was reset and I caught 5 additional red squirrels at the same location over the next couple of weeks, Another problem surfaced, the weather has been getting colder and the trapped squirrels keep falling on top of the power steering pump. Have you ever tried to remove a frozen stiff squirrel from between the small piping on the power steering pump? Well, let me tell you, it's not easy. In order to successfully remove the frozen body, it requires the removal of legs or other body parts that are wrapped around the pipes. Since performing surgery leaning over the fender and being upside down, becomes an experience better read about than actually experienced.

Now for the best part. Early the next morning a crow would find the frozen squirrel.

A human, finding a special treat, would quietly share the treat with their closest friends. But not the crow. They immediately broadcast in a loud voice that they found the treat. Soon every crow within a couple of miles arrives and they all express their joy over the find. They all seem to share in the work of finding a way to reduce the treat into pieces they can swallow.

When the treat is gone they all leave, however a lookout will fly over the area frequently to see if another treat appears.

So now you know about the excitement in my life!

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

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giving gifts and all through His Word, we see the gift of Jesus.

Many people think that they can get to Heaven on their own, but the fact is God is perfect and Holy, He cannot allow imperfection to come into His dwelling. So, the real gift is Jesus dying on the cross spilling His blood, so that we can be forgiven, making us perfect. Ephesians 2:8-9 “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.” Can you imagine a perfect and powerful God looking down on you as your saying, “Look at me! I am a pretty good guy?”, but we are all sinners and hopeless. That is what makes the gift of Jesus so cool, there are no strings attached, He rescues us from the pit of hell, and invites us into His presence. Amen -Pastor Bruce Miller from Swanville Bible Church

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If I needed to put a title to this article it would be “The Gift”. With Christmas only a couple days away, and as we look at the gift that was given to us through Jesus, who was born a virgin. What a miracle, what a challenge to shake your faith. Do you believe all of it?

Have you ever gotten a gift that you continually paid for? I am thinking of a pet, or maybe something that ate up a lot of batteries. It became obvious that this gift was going to be costly. Some gifts are not appreciated. Now we have all been given a gift like that but to describe it best is like a 9-month-old, opening his/her first present. What are they most interested in? The packaging… maybe the bright colors or the sound, but not the present inside the package. Sometimes we get gifts with strings attached, “If you don’t do this with the gift, I will take it away!”

When Lori and I got married, we wanted to do all our own preparations, ok, we were overachievers. We started to make the flowers, but it was obvious to us that we were not going to get done. A lady in the church volunteered to make them for us, but after she was all done, she gave us a bill. A gift that cost, and with strings attached.

The Bible speaks a great deal about gifts, the main one being life: James 1:17-18 “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of first fruits of all he created.” God loves

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Obituaries

Florence A. Hinnenkamp

Florence A. Hinnenkamp, age 89 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at the CentraCare Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

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

Thursday, December 23 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating.

Interment will be held in the parish cemetery. The Mass will be livestreamed and can be found on St. Mary’s website.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m.

Thursday at the church.

Florence Anna Feldewerd was born September 2, 1932 in New Munich, Minnesota to Nick and Aurelia (Rademacher) Feldewerd. She was united in marriage to Edward Hinnenkamp on May 10, 1955 in New Munich. The couple farmed near the Melrose area until their retirement in 1992. For the past six years, Florence has lived at Park View in Melrose. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose. Florence enjoyed quilting, baking, playing BINGO, and attending family gatherings.

Survivors include her children, Bernice Garbina of St. Cloud, Jeron (Lavonne) Hinnenkamp of Melrose, Susan (Dave) Voeltz of Sauk Rapids, Ben (Pam) Hinnenkamp of Sauk Centre, Jane (Craig) Olsen of Altoona, Wisconsin, Anne (Ray) Kenney of Woodbury, and Pete (Barb) Hinnenkamp of Melrose; 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; brothers and sister, Alfred Feldewerd, Aloys Feldewerd, Erwin Feldewerd, Juliana Boecker, Wilfred Feldewerd, Melvin Feldewerd, and Paul Feldewerd.

Florence was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Hinnenkamp on August 20, 1995; parents; and great-grandson, Paul Boeckermann.

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

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Kalli A. Doroff

Kalli A. Doroff, 56 year old resident of Swanville, MN, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at the Long Prairie Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, December 20, 2021 at St. John's the Baptist Church in Swanville with Father Ron D o c k e n d o r f officiating.

Burial took place in the parish cemetery. Caring for Kalli and her family is the Shelley Funeral Chapel of Swanville.

Kalli Ann Doroff was born July 12, 1965, to Dean and Joanne (Anderson) Doroff. She lived in Swanville most of her life, attending and graduating from the Swanville School, and had the honor of being crowned Homecoming Queen in 1983. Kalli went on to receive a Graphic Arts degree from Central Lakes College in Staples.

What a wonderful gift she had as an artist, and then with the use of her computer, a MAC, she designed beautiful and unique projects as a graphic designer. She was known for her excellent “eye for detail,” and always strived for perfection. She started her own business J’Kals Design. She was always checking out the newest technology. During her early school years, Kalli was diagnosed with hearing loss and Muscular Dystrophy. These conditions caused many complications and struggles for Kalli. Loving sports, but never being able to play, she became the biggest cheerleader for her friends and family.

Because of her challenges, Kalli was very aware of others trials and troubles and made an effort to support them. She was always there to lend an ear, help however she could, and was always lifting people up with kind words on Facebook.

Kalli was a social butterfly and took a real interest, and had a real love for everyone she came in contact with. She loved her Lord and Savior, the Vikings, Luke Bryan, and of course, her family and friends. She was an avid sports fan and enjoyed playing cards, puzzles, and games.

Kalli was more than an aunt to her nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews, she was another “grandma.” She loved them with all her heart and spent many hours playing with them, giving them rides on her scooter and supporting them in their many activities and interests. Kalli lived her life as a blessing to so many, and she was truly blessed with the love and support of so many wonderful friends, and family, the whole community. We will miss her easy gentle smile, her huge heart, and long conversations.

Kalli is survived by her parents, Dean and Joanne Doroff, of Swanville; brothers, Brad (Laurie) Doroff of Pierz, and Brian (Jamie Stewart) Doroff of Waukesha, WI; sister, Becky (Steve) Fellbaum of Swanville; nieces and nephews, Kennard (Laura), Russell, Luke and Adam Fellbaum, Lisa (Chad) Salber, Courtney (Justin) Cox, Kayla and Kristina Stewart, Steven (Danielle), Arron (Ashley Kirckof), Zachary (Hannah Stoll) Doroff; great-nieces and nephews, Eli, Selah, Hannah, and Joanna Doroff, Sophie and Mila Cox, Paige, Megan, Carly and Brayden Fellbaum, Riggs and Delani Salber.

Kalli was preceded in death by her grandparents, Louis and Rose Mary (Sowada) Doroff, and Gordon and Sylvia (LeDoux) Anderson.

Aloys J. “Al” Wenker

Aloys J. “Al” Wenker, age 98 of Albany, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, December 20 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Edward Vebelun, O.S.B. officiating. Interment was held at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Freeport.

Aloys Joseph Wenker was born October 13, 1923 in Albany Township, Stearns County, Minnesota to Bernard and Julianna (Hoeschen) Wenker. He attended Sacred Heart School in Freeport through the eighth grade. Al graduated from Albany High School, Salutatorian of the class of 1941. He farmed the land that his parents owned alongside his brother, Bill Wenker. Al milked cows, raised hogs, cattle, and laying chickens.

Al was active in Sacred Heart Parish in Freeport. He served as Chief Ranger of the Catholic Order of Foresters. At the pastor’s request, Al organized and led the first Parish Council. He was a member of the choir and served as director for many years. He co-chaired the parish Centennial Celebration in July of 1981. Al was a Parish Trustee and served in that role for seventeen years. He also formed the Knights of Columbus Men’s Choir and was a Crosier Apostolate.

Al married Marjorie “Marge” Pemble on July 28, 1990. After marrying Marge, he moved to Albany and became active in the parish ministries at Seven Dolors Parish. He was an active member of the Albany community and was involved with Meals on Wheels, Albany Senior Citizens, Albany Heritage Society, Albany Pioneer Club, and Stearns County History Museum.

He enjoyed traveling, singing, camping with family, bowling, attending daily Mass and having coffee with friends. Al was an avid card player and enjoyed spending time with his nieces, nephews, and stepchildren.

Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Marge Wenker of Albany; and stepchildren, Greg (Becky) Pemble of Cold Spring, Renee (Mike) Doetkott of Becker, Sharon (Rod) Radosevich of River Falls, Wisconsin, Steve (Lisa) Pemble of Albany, and Mike (Julie) Pemble of River Falls, Wisconsin; and ten grandchildren.

Al was preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sisters, Marie Dirkes, Clara Meyer, and Della Ehlert; and brothers, Joseph, William, and Maurice “Max” Wenker.

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

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Victor W. “Vic” Wiener, age 94, of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully Friday, December 17, 2021, at the Sauk Centre Care Center in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, December 20 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating. Interment was in the parish cemetery with military honors by the Sauk Centre United Veterans Honor Guard.

Victor Walter Wiener was born March 22, 1927, in Padua, Minnesota to Louis and Margaret (Krebsbach) Wiener. He joined the U.S. Navy Seabees in 1945 during World War II and was stationed in the Philippines. On June 1, 1948, he married Dorothy Sunderman at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre.

Vic worked at Al Liebel’s garage and Walker’s Chevrolet as a mechanic and then at the Sauk Centre Armory as a custodian. While working at the Armory, he bartended at the Palmer House and at the American Legion Post 67. In his spare time, Vic volunteered his time with the Sauk Centre Fire Department for 30 plus years. He was a member of the Sauk Centre Lions, Bishop Busch Council #4863 Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post 67, and Paul F. Donart VFW Post 2853. Vic also ran the American Legion fair stand for many years, drove ambulance, was a firearm safety instructor for 50 plus years, and drove school bus; becoming a dad to all those who rode his bus. Vic also enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and Sauk Centre High School sports.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy “Dutch” Wiener of Sauk Centre; children, Cindy (Roger) Uhlenkamp of Villard, Rick (Elaine) Wiener of Apple Valley, Pam (Tim) Walker of Sun City West, Arizona, Nona (Denny) Walter of Sauk Centre, Randy Wiener of Sauk Centre, Jodie (Tim) Deschene of Sauk Centre, and Rob (Jo) Wiener of Sauk Centre; 19 grandchildren and 34 greatgrandchildren; and sister, Gloria Harless of Idaho.

Vic was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Trudy Wiener; granddaughters, Marie Uhlenkamp and Shaunia Zirbes; brothers, Melvin and Howard Wiener; and sister, Alvina Goering.

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

Kenneth Holthaus

Kenneth “Andy” Holthaus, age 46 of New Prague, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 12, 2021at the family cabin in Grey Eagle, Minnesota.

A memorial service will be held in the spring of 2022.

K e n n e t h Andrew Holthaus was born January 11, 1975, in Edina, Minnesota to Kenneth and Joan (Silvia) Holthaus.

Andy worked at Comcast for 21 years. He resided in New Prague but enjoyed spending his free time with his family at the cabin on Big Birch Lake in Grey Eagle. Andy’s love for the outdoors included fishing, hunting, golfing, waterskiing, and boating.

Survivors include his wife, Jennifer Holthaus of New Prague; children, Ellisa (Christof) Barrier of Bloomington, Chase Holthaus of New Prague, and Alix Holthaus of New Prague; father, Kenneth Holthaus of Edina; brother, Perry Holthaus of Hamburg; and nephew, Tyler Holthaus of Hamburg.

Andy was preceded in death by his mother, Joan Holthaus.

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Agatha M. Kunstleben

Agatha M. Kunstleben, age 95 of New Munich, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, December 17, 2021 at the Tree of Life Assisted Living in New Munich, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating.

Inurnment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m.

Saturday at the church.

Agatha Mary Statz was born January 5, 1926 in Munson Township, Stearns County, Minnesota to Leonard and Anna (Vossen) Statz. She was united in marriage to Claude Kunstleben on June 21, 1950 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Richmond. Claude and Agatha farmed six miles south of Albany for 54 years until 1987 when they retired and moved to New Munich. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich and the Christian Mothers in both Farming and New Munich. Agatha enjoyed quilting, playing BINGO, going to auctions and bizarres, and playing cards, especially Smear and 500. She was known for her apple pies. Prior to her becoming a resident of Tree of Life, Agatha enjoyed visiting and playing cards with the residents there.

Survivors include her children, Diane (Gerald) Hoppe of St. Cloud, Mary Hoppe of Albany, Annette (Arnold, Jr.) Roering of New Munich, Jane (Loren) Niehoff of Melrose, Jeffrey Kunstleben of Albany, Elaine (Francis) Funk of Sauk Centre, Richard "Rick" (Carol) Kunstleben of Rockville, and Angela (Ralph) Moscho of St. Augusta; 29 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren; sister, Anna Schmitt of Richmond; and sister-in-law, Clara Statz of Richmond.

Agatha was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Kunstleben on June 2, 2006; parents; brothers and sisters, Leona Funk, Thomas Statz, Arnold Statz, and Gregory Statz; son-in-law, Alvin Hoppe; and infant twin granddaughter, Mary Ellen Kunstleben.

Please direct all memorials to the Tree of Life Assisted Living in New Munich for their outdoor enclosed patio area for their memory care residents.

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

Stearns Co. Sheriff’s Office

Crash: December 16, 2021: At approximately 11:01 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the area of 43610 125th Avenue in Brockway Township for a rollover crash with possible injuries.

Upon arrival deputies found the driver, Emmalee Hollermann, 16, of Burtrum, with passengers, Anthony Martin, 17, St. Joseph, and Aaron Gonzales, 16, Sauk Centre, outside of an overturned 2010 Dodge Ram. It appeared Hollermann had been traveling southbound on 125th Avenue when she had hit a patch of ice, over-corrected the vehicle, and went into the east ditch where the vehicle rolled an unknown number of times. All parties stated they were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash.

The truck was totaled and towed from the scene.

Hollermann was transported by ambulance to the hospital for evaluation and treatment.

The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene, as well as the Holdingford Fire Department and Mayo Ambulance Service.

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Elizabeth C. “Betty” Sand

Elizabeth C. “Betty” Sand, age 92 of Albany, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 20, 2021 at the Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 23 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Edward Vebelun, O.S.B. officiating. The Mass will be recorded and can be viewed on the following website hohcatholic.org. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10:45 a.m.

Thursday at the Seven Dolors gathering area.

Elizabeth Carolyn Kraemer was born May 4, 1929 in West Union to John and Francis (Deters) Kraemer. Betty graduated from Osakis High School and graduated in 1947. She was very proud of the fact that she was the first in her family to graduate high school. She received a nursing certificate and worked briefly as a nursing assistant at the Melrose Hospital. It was there that she met Ervin Sand who was in the hospital to have surgery. They immediately hit it off and were engaged shortly after meeting. Ervin and Betty were married Oct 12, 1948 at St. Alexius Catholic Church in West Union, MN. Ervin and Betty moved to a farm near New Munich, MN and began to build their family. Betty took quickly to the roll of a farmer’s wife and mother.

The family grew to four children before they moved to Albany in 1954. Their small farm on the edge of town was bustling with cows, horses, pigs, chickens and children. As the family grew to eleven children, the town of Albany grew and soon the farm was divided up into lots for single family homes. Ervin got into the construction business and Betty added bookkeeping, painting and staining to her list of many talents. When Ervin and some partners built the Dairy Queen in Albany, Betty became the general manager. Next came the Sand’s Motel and the Sand’s Restaurant.

Many of the recipes that Betty used to feed her children were used when the restaurant was opened and are still in use today. Betty was very involved in Seven Dolors Catholic Church, the Albany Community Center and Mother of Mercy Care Center.

She enjoyed knitting, needlepoint and quilting with the Christian Women to make sure all her children and grandchildren had quilts, afghans, scarfs, pot holders and dish towels for years to come.

Yes, Betty Sand wore many hats over her 92 years, but the best ones she wore were wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She wore all those titles with pride.

“When a mother dies, we lose a piece of who we are. We lose the person whose story provides the beginning of our own.” (Author unknown) Survivors include her children, James (Jean) Sand of Avon, Dennis (Joan) Sand of Albany, Judy (Eldred) Dingmann of Monticello, Dale (Mary) Sand of Cold Spring, Leo Sand of Avon, Tom (Ginger) Sand of Rochester, and Brian (Sherri) Sand of Albany; 26 grandchildren, 45 greatgrandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren and one on the way; and daughter-in-law, Karen Sand of St. Joseph.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin Sand on February 10, 2000; parents; daughters, Mary Kay Sand, Diane Sand, Mary Lou Sand, and Joyce Winter; son-in-law, Bert Winter; brothers and sisters, Frank Kraemer, John Kraemer, Vivian Marthaler, Mary Jane Kane, Jerry Kraemer, and Ray Kraemer; and grandson, Joey Sand.

Memorials are preferred to Mother of Mercy Nursing Home Foundation in Albany.

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

Birth Announcement

Luna Mae Jungles

Nick and Carly Jungles of Avon are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Luna Mae Jungles, born on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 6:03 p.m. at CentraCare Health-Melrose.

Luna weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 19 inches long.

Big brothers are Remington 5 years old and Sullivan 2 years old, both at home.

Grandparents are Dean and Melany Jungles of Avon, and Maynard and Sue Monroe of Melrose. Great-grandparents are Doreen and Alvin Jungles of Watkins, and Judy Molitor and Jerry Danzl of St. Cloud.

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James D. “Jim” Eggerth

James D. “Jim” Eggerth, age 70 of Grey Eagle, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his home in Grey Eagle, Minnesota.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

James David Eggerth was born March 19, 1951 in Little Falls, Minnesota to Jerome and Irene (Rech) Eggerth. Jim quit school at 16 and joined the Job Corp. working in Kentucky and Wisconsin. He moved to Alaska for three years and worked on the fishing boats catching shrimp, crab, and halibut, and then returned to Minnesota. While working in Little Falls, he met the girl of his dreams and married Anita Zilka.

The couple lived in Grey Eagle for six years and had two children. In 1981, they moved out to the country where he lived to this day. Jim worked at the Country Hearthside as head chef and later moved on to fabricating fire trucks in Sauk Centre. He retired in 2005 because of bad health, (COPD).

He enjoyed woodworking, playing games on the computer, sitting on the back deck enjoying nature, visiting with family, and telling good old stories.

Survivors include his wife, Anita Eggerth of Grey Eagle; children, Jamie (Marlea) Eggerth of Little Falls and Jennifer (Dave) Unger of Sauk Centre; grandchildren, Jason Eggerth of St. Cloud, Austin and Logan Eggerth of Little Falls, Jesse Wolbeck of South Dakota, and Sasha Unger of Sauk Centre; and brothers, Duane (Delores) Eggerth of Little Falls and Marvin (Bonnie) Eggerth of Burtrum.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Laverne Eggerth, Ronald Eggerth, and Frankie Eggerth; and nephew, Glendon Eggerth.

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

As a logic puzzle, Sudoku is also an excellent brain game.

Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, With all the commercials and marketing that accompany the holiday season, how can parents teach their young children about giving and putting others first at this time of year?

-Maryn Dear Maryn, Christmas is a traditional time to give and help others. But even for adults, it’s easy to get so caught up the glitz that we end up forgetting to teach our kids how to give and why it’s so important. How do we make sure they learn the satisfaction of giving to others at an early age? Here are a few easy ideas.

Send an extra snack with them to school.

Then, at lunch they can give it to a friend. When they get back home, find out who they shared the snack with and talk about what happened.

It can be as simple as that. Also, encourage your kids to pass along compliments. Sharing a kind word with a classmate, or even their teacher, will go a long way toward brightening someone’s day any time of year.

When you’re involved in giving or helping others in any way, take your kids with

you. If you’re sponsoring a family through your church, or participating in a charity drive, let your kids be part of the buying and delivery process. When you make giving memories together, they’ll stick with your kids for years to come.

If you really want to make the kids part of the process, you could let them pick a charity to help. If you give them a commission for doing jobs around the house, or if they’re older and have a part-time job, they can start saving a percentage to donate. Another idea might be giving away old toys. Take some time to gather up all the toys they don’t play with and don’t want anymore. Search the closet together, and choose things to take to Goodwill or another charitable organization.

Remember, you’re the adult. That means it’s your job to set an example and create teachable moments. So, this year give your kids nice gifts within your budget. But take time to create situations that allow them to participate in wonderful giving experiences, as well — because giving truly is better than receiving.

Merry Christmas, Maryn!

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Check the mast and the mounting. The antenna should be tight where it mounts to the vehicle.

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The family of Rosie Rohe would like to thank everyone for the cards, gifts, thoughts and prayers during this time.

Special thanks to Fr. Dan Walz and everyone who helped with the beautiful Mass.

We greatly appreciate the care and support Rosie received from the caregivers and staff of the Mother of Mercy Nursing Home.

The Rosie Rohe Family

Thank you to all my family and friends who attended my birthday celebration. It was a lot of fun. Also, thanks for all the gifts, cards, and birthday wishes. I will let you know if I win big on the lottery tickets!

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Special thank you to all for your support in the trying times of 2021. Hope all of you are well.

God’s love for us is a FREE GIFT! He is the reason for the season.

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day: Closed We have Grocery, Fresh Cut Meat, Ground Beef, Steaks, Roasts, Boneless Pork Loin Chops, Roasts & more! We Grind Lean Ground Beef.

Chris’ Country Store

Two Part-Time Library Assistants for

15-16 hours per week at the Grey Eagle/ Long Prairie branches. Requires a high school diploma and two years of formal education or equiv. along with six months of library or customer service experience.

For more information and to apply online, go to

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Thank you for showing your Holiday Spirit and making Upsala bright!

Affidavits of Candidacy for Melrose Township may be filed with the clerk starting December 28, 2021 and will close on January 11, 2022 for the March 2022 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.

Cecilia Tylutki, Melrose Township Clerk

Store Hours: Mon.-Fri: 10:30-4:30; Sat.: 8-2; Appointments Available

DK’S Tree & Landscaping, LLC.

Internet Telephone Plant Manager/Superintendent

RESIDENTS OF MELROSE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF FILING FOR TOWNSHIP ELECTION

RENT OUR GUEST HOUSE Sleeps 5-6 Guests

LIBRARY ASSISTANTS

Todays Thought

Research has determined that the shelf life of fruitcake is longer than the shelf.

Great River Regional Library is seeking

Wishing you a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Come Join Us!

It was the night of the children's Christmas play and little Johnny was upset because he didn't get the part of Joseph. He was assigned the inn keeper.

Because he was still bitter, when Joseph and Mary arrived at the inn to ask if there was room, little Johnny threw the play by saying, "Sure, come on in!"

Joseph was at first taken aback, but with quick wit, stepped in, looked around and said, "This place is a dump. I'd rather stay in the barn."

320-285-2600

www.chriscountrystore.com • Email: tcjr5933@gmail.com

Flowers for All Occasions! Order 24/7 • We Deliver!

Thrift Shoppe We have 9 Vendors with many unique items!

Complete Tux Rental starting at $92.95 GEHS pictures & other memorabilia on display!

105 State St. E., Grey Eagle

Performs a wide range of duties requiring attention to detail, deadlines, and strong administrative and organizational skills. Duties include preparing and maintaining minutes, ordinances, resolutions and other official city documents; attending and taking minutes at all city council and EDA meetings; serving as chief election official for the City of Freeport; overseeing all departments including Deputy Treasurer and Public Works Director; serving as representative for general public inquiries.

College degree or experience in accounting or finance required.

Prior experience in municipal office preferred. Must have experience using Microsoft Office, computer systems, and software applications.

Complete job description and application available on city website https://freeportmn.org/the-city-of-freeport-is-accepting-applications-for-a-clerk-treasurer/ Send resume/cover letter and completed application by email to city@freeportmn.org or mail to City of Freeport, PO Box 301, Freeport, MN 56331.

"I Really Feel Appreciated and The Support From Our Office Is Phenomenal!"

This is one of MANY reasons our caregivers enjoy working for Alternative Senior Care. Come see what we are about!

If you enjoy helping people stay independent in their own homes and knowing that what you do makes a difference, then we have the career you have been searching for!!

We are seeking caregivers to assist with one on one in home care with a client needing up to 24 hour care.

We provide excellent home and personal cares for individuals from 2 to 24 hours a day.

• We provide paid training: CNA experience is a plus but not required • We offer competitive wages up to $17.64 an hour with a Monthly bonus • Some of the many benefits include Aflac and a retirement plan • Many opportunities to grow with our career ladder including college scholarships!

• Exceptional office team with 24 hour/ on call support • You can work with our schedulers to build a schedule that works with your lifestyle!

• Requirements: TB test, clean driving record, valid driver's license and background clearance, must be able to help with light housekeeping, transportation and personal cares

Apply online at: www.alternativeseniorcare.net or call (320) 352-3350

Join the team that has helped Central Minnesota Seniors for over 16 years!

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Delivering Our Best At Christmas for Thanks fo your ! tr a p ronage

Custom Meat Processing ON-THE-FARM SLAUGHTERING OF BEEF

HOGS SHEEP

Jesus

FEEDS

Is The Reason For The Season!

ElmDale Creamery & Locker 320-573-2607

BLENKERS ROOFING, LLC

SNOWMOBILE RENTALS Ride ‘em Here or Take ‘em There!

Call or Text:

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Melrose • 320-256-5400

Email: rentsleds@yahoo.com

MOVING SALE: Everything must go!

Fully furnished home for sale on Big Birch Lake. Property and furnishings must be moved off lot by 4/1/22. Very Reasonably priced! Ideal for first-time home owner, or lake cabin! Call Lee for viewing 320-2673468.

LM-12/23B WANTED TO BUY: Butcher cows, bulls, fats & walkable cripples: also horses, sheep & goats. 320-235-2664.

SC-odB WANTED TO BUY: Old wooden wagon wheels. Please call 651-739-2715.

WANTED: 3 shaft spear for on a bobcat for round bales. Call 320-250-7331.

FOR SALE: 1997 Ford 1/2 ton pick up 2wd, 2 door, 6 cylinder, needs motor, make offer. Call 320-267-5632.

RB-tfn FOR SALE: 2004 Mazda van, needs thermostat, $500. Call 320-267-5632. RB-tfn

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Gutters • Soffits Fascia • Siding

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Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! Pondview Estates

We would like to wish you

• Beautiful 1 Bed/1 Bath Apartments • Income Qualified – Very Affordable • Must be 62 years or older

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Call Today to Schedule a Tour!

320-845-2969 Pondview is located just 20 minutes West of St. Cloud

a MERRY CHRISTMAS!

For Details And a Tour, GIVE US A CALL!

FOR SALE: Queen size headboard, 9 drawer dresser with miror, night stand with 2 drawers, matching set, $100. Call 320352-1064.

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320-285-3973 • Email: cedar@meltel.net 303 Cedar Street N., Grey Eagle, MN 56336

Equal Housing Opportunity

JAM SESSION IS BACK - FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH Join Us: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5 from 1-3 PM Potluck Meal To Follow

FOR SALE: 2000 Chev. S-10 pickup & topper, 5 speed tranny. More info. call 320533-0975.

12/23 FOR SALE: Electric snowblower 2 yrs. old, used once, $100. Call 320-360-9394 leave message.

Village View Apartments

St. Rosa Lions & St. Rosa Jaycees

Twelve Days of Christmas Raffle Winners Held Saturday, December 18, 2021 $500.00 Tim Galligher $250.00 Scott Stoermann $150.00 Tyler Roerick Melissa Goebel Lynn Schiffler Keith Spanier Jess Klaphake Henry Arnzen $100.00 Pete Terres Helen Hinnenkamp Tillie Roerick Jason Arnzen Fay Stoermann Kristen Determan Chad McDonald Sam Sadlowsky Pam Nissen Pat Moriarty Adley Barth Sherri Luetmer Jess Roering Shawn Linn Audrey Overman Mary Jane Klaphake Jeff Zeis Tilly Roerick Holly Roelike LeRoy Blommel Kayla Hellmann Angie Hemmesch

Jeremy & Holly Schiffler Melvin Hinnenkamp Chris Heinen Curt Refsland Dustin Wiechmann Nate Arnzen Claude Vogel Doug Kerfeld Leo Kerfeld Amy Austing Pat Scherping Jan Middendorf Emily Gene Wiechmann Missy Hoeschen Amanda Patrick Tammy Jo Laing Art Kerfeld Tom Wersal $50.00 Steve Holthaus Jennifer Lubarski Angie Hemmesch Curt Refsland Kurt Herdering Jodi Vicinivich Keith Wensmann Adam Hellermann Wayne Tschida Linda Kemper Kurt Ritter Dustin Rohe Sherri Luetmer Henry Arnzen Mark Scherping

Lester Sand Angela Ebnet Joe L. Wiechmann Chad Hess Mike Rieland Dave Rahn Laura Revering Mike Arnzen Henry Pohlmann Stacy Larson Tom Wersal Jerry Kutsch Natalie & Jackson Arnzen Dorothy Schneider Kevin Herdering Dale Austing Jody Klaphake Kelly Collins Cathy Wiechmann Marlene Reller Jackie Atkinson Curt Refsland Chris Williams Stacy Larson Jeff Ettel Dan Nissen Kevin Costello Kevin Rohde Keith Kerfeld Darrin Salzmann Marlene Allen Julie Gerads Doug Kerfeld Jon Stone Amber Barth

Thank you to everyone who bought & sold tickets.

All proceeds stay at St. Rosa Community Park.