Hometown News February 16, 2023

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Winning your own personal marathon -By Harvey Mackay

The road to success is a lot like a marathon. You have to train hard, plan a route and set a pace that will take you where you want to go.

For example, if you run as fast as you can for the first mile of a marathon, you may be in the lead but you will soon be passed by runners going at a sustainable pace. You never want to run out of energy. For most people, the goal of a marathon is not to lead, but to finish the entire 26 miles.

Having completed 10 marathons, I know that success and life are similar to marathons. You need to find a pace that works for you and not a breakneck pace that will result in failure and burnout. Once you find a pace that works, you can carry your action plan to a successful conclusion.

Or as Yogi Berra famously said, “If you don’t know where you’re going, you could wind up someplace else.”

Setting a healthy pace at work is important to prevent physical exhaustion and strain, mental fatigue, stress and workplace injuries.

I understand that working at a regular pace can’t always be achieved. There will be busy times and slow times, but in general, if you aren’t working at a healthy pace, you need to examine why. Not properly prioritizing your work; competing demands, constraints or deadlines; not thinking projects through; or employer-driven goals, productivity demands and high-pressure environments are all toxic practices that can undo the best intentions. Knowing how much you can reasonably

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handle should be the driver for setting your plan in motion. That doesn’t translate to being lazy or afraid to say no. On the contrary, it demonstrates your commitment to success long-term.

Every long-term plan should have shortterm steps, which is why Robert Schuller said, “Yard by yard, life is hard; but inch by inch, it’s a cinch.”

Here are some tips to help you set a healthy pace for yourself and improve your productivity, morale and motivation:

• Take regular breaks. I’m a firm believer in getting up and moving around, taking a quick respite from your thoughts to allow you to better focus on the task at hand. For longer breaks, if you can afford the time, go for a walk or hit a few golf balls to recharge your batteries. Be physically active. Sometimes you need both a mental and physical break.

• Change tasks often. I’ve found that if I jump to different tasks for a while, it refreshes me and allows me to refocus. Just be careful not to let the other tasks distract you from completing your original project.

• Listen to your body. For example, if your neck or shoulders are getting sore from staring at a computer, get up and stretch. Do some exercises.

• Maintain a work/life balance. Your free time should be just that. Use this time to relax and help you return to work feeling energized. Set boundaries for phone calls and email responses.

• Plan your assignments. Divide your assignments into small, tangible steps. It’s hard to complete large assignments in one session. Again, set a reliable pace to prevent burnout.

• Set reachable goals with deadlines. After all, if you don’t set goals to determine where you’re going, how will you know when you get there? You can’t hit the target if you don’t take aim.

• Pump up the fun. So many companies

today are adding fun things in the office: pool, ping pong, cornhole (bags), golf and so on. A change to bright colors might help too. One company I heard about added an espresso machine and has 3 p.m. latte chats.

If all this fails, talk to your supervisor or manager who can offer suggestions on remaining productive or consider getting a mentor to help you reach your short- and longterm goals. Often an objective assessment will uncover problem areas and potential pathways to improvement. It also demonstrates your willingness to take action.

We all remember Aesop’s fable about the Tortoise and the Hare. Forward progress, even at a slower pace than you had hoped for, is still the goal. Take the time to do it right, so you don’t have to take the time to do it over. Mackay’s Moral: You don’t have to go fast; you just have to go.

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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“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne

A Day Out

Lately, I have been thinking about my early years and how my daily activities have changed.

Today when the temperature gets down around 20 below, many of us hide in a warm structure until the temperature gets above 0. Years ago we spent our time outside doing what our jobs required. It was cold, but since one could do nothing about it, we simply did the things that needed to be done.

I remember one day that probably would be lived differently if it were to occur today. Before going to do the morning milking, a trip to the pickup shed was needed to plug in the dipstick heater. It's colder than 20 below and the pickup would be needed to go cut wood. The sky was a black dome with stars all over it. (Today there is so much light reflection it is hard to see stars.) After milking, silage and grain feeding, breaking the ice in the water tank, taking the pigs some warm water and eating breakfast it was time to add some more clothes. Long johns were already on, but the feet needed special attention. A pair of white cotton socks came first, followed by thick home knit wool stockings, covered up by a pair of felt shoes. The last foot covering was a pair of 4 buckle overshoes. On the way out to the pickup, one needed to stop at the barn and give the cows some hay. Now grab the axes and head for the woods.

The destination today is an area of dense aspen or poplar growth that was becoming mature and needed to be cut for firewood. Dad and I walked about 100 yards through kneedeep snow to our destination. We had no chain saw and didn't like to use a cross-cut saw on trees about 10 inches in diameter, so an ax was used. The first thing to do is to locate a place that would be most centrally located

for a brush fire. We each began chopping trees separated by enough space to not fell a tree on each other. A paper feed sack was crushed and covered by as many small dead limbs as we could find on the first few trees we dropped. When it looked like there was enough dry limbs to get a fire started, the sack was lit with a farmer's match. As the fire grew from the dead limbs, we began to put the rest of the limbs on from the cut trees. The result was a large fire that gave warmth that was appreciated. Since we both were taking limbs off trees, sometimes putting additional limbs on the fire became quite warm on the exposed facial skin. Time to drop more trees until the brush pile cools down.

Time to stack the wood lengths on a pile that will dry when weather gets warmer. The tops of trees were put under where the pile would be and the wood lengths were carried over and stacked on the lengths to create a pile. Some butt lengths of the larger logs were too heavy to carry, so they were cut into shorter lengths that could be carried. The result is a beautiful stack of firewood.

It's getting close to noon, we just heard the train whistle from town, so we need to load our axes and warm bodies back in the pickup and get back home for dinner.

It's been a good day, because we can see the pile of accomplishments for our labor. This is a special thing, since it seems that whatever is done on the farm needs to be redone that day or the next day. This applies to feeding animals, chopping frozen silage, milking or shoveling out gutters. It also gives an opportunity to spend time away from the farm duties.

P.S. It's still 10 below.

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From the Desk of Pastor Bruce

“Who are you?” It’s a simple enough question, but most of you would have to think about it. For me… I am a pastor, a husband, a father and grandpa, a carpenter, uncle, cousin, brother… and the list is almost endless of who I am. In the movie “Overcomer” (which is very good and I highly recommend it) the man in the hospital bed asked John, who was a basketball coach at a Christian School, “Who are you?” After one main business in town announced its closer, the basketball team, who was to win state the following year, began to dwindle. John was asked to coach cross country, and only one girl with asthma showed up for practice. It seemed like John’s life was falling apart.

“Who are you?” and John started to describe who he was. And the man in the bed said, and if the coaching job was taken away, who are you. And then the teaching job was taken away, and Lord forbid, your wife was taken away… who are you? John’s answer

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was, well I’m a Christian. And how important is that to you? John’s answer was, “It’s very important.” The guy in the bed said, “that’s interesting. How come it was so far down your list of who you are?"

So, my question to you is… “Who are you?” What defines you? Ephesians 2 says that because of God’s love for me, I am made alive with Him. I am God’s workmanship, created for good works. I am brought near to Jesus and made a citizen of the family of God. Not on my own, but through the blood of Jesus and His forgiveness.

Live like you are a child of King Jesus. Amen.

-Pastor Bruce Miller from Swanville Bible Church, 320-547-2916

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Obituaries

Dawn E. Crosby

Dawn E. Crosby, age 90 of Cold Spring, formerly of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, February 10, 2023 at the Assumption Home in Cold Spring, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 16 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating. Inurnment will be held in Calvary Cemetery in Sauk Centre at a later date.

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

Dawn Ethyl Weller was born April 30, 1932 in Waseca, Minnesota to Michael and Ethyl (Webber) Weller. She graduated from Waseca High School and earned her teaching degree at Mankato State University. She was united in marriage to Raymond Crosby on August 2, 1958 at St. Joseph’s Church in Monterey, Minnesota.

Dawn was a teacher and librarian at Trimont and later worked at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Sauk Centre, retiring on July 23, 1996. She then was a volunteer at St. Boniface Elementary School in Cold Spring for 15 years.

She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring and former member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre.

Dawn enjoyed gardening, reading, sewing, and cooking. She had quite the extensive collection of cookbooks.

Survivors include her children, Julie Crosby (Ken Mishark) of Scottsdale, Arizona, Paul (Mary) Crosby of Cold Spring, Vanessa (Pat) Cox of Pillager, Shawn (Annika) Crosby of Minneapolis, and Kerry (Peggy) Crosby of Mount Prospect, Illinois; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; brother, Jack (Susan) Weller of Waseca; and many nephews.

Dawn was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Crosby on October 6, 2002; parents; brother, Gene Weller; sister, Caroline Weller; and nephew, John Weller.

Memorials are preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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

Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Eveslage, 94, of Marshall, took place on Friday, February 10, 2023, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. A Memorial Mass took place on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport, MN. Interment followed the service at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.

Mary Margaret Eveslage was born on February 1, 1929, in St. Augusta, MN, to Ferdinand and Loretta (Storkamp) Eveslage. The family moved to Freeport in 1934. Mary attended Sacred Heart Elementary School and one year of high school in Melrose. She then went to St. Cloud Business College where she completed the course in ten months. She worked briefly in St. Cloud before returning to Melrose where she worked in the office of Litchfield Produce which later became Jennie-O. In 1950, she moved to St. Paul where she worked for HR Harris Coat Company. She later went to work for Industrial Credit Company in the Accounting Division. Mary became the summer vacation replacement for the girls in the branch offices in MN, SD, ND and WI. When ICC became ITT, she transferred to the Personnel Division and was responsible for recruiting. Mary retired in 1989 from ITT. During tax season, she did tax preparation for H & R Block.

She moved to Marshall in 2004 and continued to work for H & R Block. She also volunteered for the Avera Marshall Thrift Store. Mary was an active member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters of America, Council of Catholic Women, the Avera Auxiliary and the Marshall Adult Community Center.

Having no children of her own, she loved to spoil her nieces and nephews. Each year, they would get a Christmas gift from her until they graduated from high school. Her faith was important to her as she attended Mass frequently. Mary loved to travel with her sister and enjoyed many bike trips. She also enjoyed knitting and donated all of her projects to those in need. She enjoyed playing cards and following the Minnesota Vikings and Twins.

Mary died on Friday, February 3, 2023, at the Prairie Home Hospice Lockwood House in Marshall. She is survived by her siblings Leo Eveslage of Albany, Carol (Tony) Niehaus of Melrose, John Eveslage of Freeport, Kathryn Eveslage of Marshall and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Bernadette Koetter and Elaine Hinnenkamp, brother Melvin “Bud” Eveslage, sister-in-law Joyce Eveslage, Gracie Eveslage, and brothers-in-law Andrew Hinnenkamp and Al Koetter.

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Judy Lashinski

Judy Lashinski, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Harmony House.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, February 20, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at Church of All Saints-Saint Mary in Holdingford. Visitation will be an hour before Mass on Monday at the church. Burial at the Arban Cemetery following services. Arrangements are being made by Miller-Carlin Funeral Homes.

Judy was born on August 24, 1953, in Melrose, MN to David and Leona (Wolbeck) Lashinski. Judy loved kitties, puppies, and people watching.

Survivors include her mother Leona (Wolbeck) Lashinski; brothers and sisters; Kathy (Art) Symanietz, Park Rapids; Leroy (Deb) Lashinski, Avon; Mike (Ruby) Lashinski, Avon; Don Lashinski, Avon; Rick Lashinski, Avon; Jeff Lashinski, Avon; Vern (Mary) Lashinski, St. Cloud; and John(Kim) Lashinski, Holdingford.

Judy is preceded in death by her father David Lashinski, brother Joseph Lashinski and nephew Steven Symanietz.

Mary Woitalla

Mary Woitalla, age 93 of Albany, formerly of St. Anna, passed away on February 11, 2023, at Mother of Mercy Campus of Care, Albany. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 18, at 11 AM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Anna. Visitation will be Friday, February 17 from 4-7 pm with a Christian Mothers rosary at 5 PM at the church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Mary was born on May 16, 1929, in Holdingford, to Mike and Mary (Roske) Kotzer. She married Alois Woitalla on May 23, 1944, at St. Anna. She farmed with her husband and cooked at The Landing for 28 years. She helped prepare meals for funerals and bizarres with the church. Mary enjoyed gardening, canning, and especially spending time with her grandchildren. She was a lifelong member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Anna, and a lifelong resident of St. Anna.

Mary is survived by her children, Helen Rakotz, Albany, Donald (Toshi) Woitalla, Bremerton, WA, MaryAnn Heitzman, Holdingford, David Woitalla, Albany, Joseph Woitalla, Albany, Diane (Steve) Lacey, Plymouth, Mark (Wendy) Woitalla, Northfield, Richard Woitalla, Albany, Duane Woitalla, Avon, daughter-in-law, Barb Woitalla, Avon, 28 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, 3 greatgreat-grandchildren, brothers and sisters, Angie Nierenhausen, St. Joseph, Annie Volkers, Sauk Rapids, Susie Hills, Sauk Rapids, John Kotzer, Albany, and Jim Kotzer, St. Cloud.

Preceded in death by her parents, Mike and Mary (Roske) Kotzer, husband, Alois, sons, Raymond and John, son-in-law, James Rakotz, daughter-in-law, Bonnie, grandchildren, David Heitzman, Justin Woitalla and Steven Woitalla, brothers and sisters, Irene Daucette, Jerome Kotzer, Lorraine Guzy, Victor Kotzer, Marvene Marsolek, Phyllis Kotzer, Joyce Buemer, and Mike Kotzer.

Arrangements were with Miller-Carlin Funeral Home, Albany, MN.

Jason L. Anderson

Jason L. Anderson, 50 year old resident of Holdingford, MN was carried away by Jesus to his eternal heavenly home on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Upsala, MN with Mavis Buker officiating. Burial took place in the Gethsemane Lutheran Cemetery in Upsala, MN. Caring for Jason and his family is the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN.

Jason Lee Anderson was born to Kate and David Anderson on October 16, 1972, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jason graduated with the Sartell-St. Stephen High School class of 1991 and graduated from Northwest Technical College (Wadena) in 1993. While attending NW, through a mutual friend he met his future wife, Laurie Greenwaldt. He proposed to Laurie on Christmas Eve of 1994 and they were joined in marriage at Trinity Lutheran Church of Deer Creek, MN, on February 3, 1996. Jason and Laurie bought their first home in Holdingford, MN, in May 1996, and later moved to rural Holdingford in May 2001. Their marriage has been blessed with three beautiful children, Rachel (May 1998), Travis (October 2000), and Justin (November 2004). Jason was a member of Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Upsala, MN, where he served as the janitor for many years. He served on the Holdingford Volunteer Fire Department from 1997 to 2009. Jason enjoyed spending time putzing in his “shop” on various cars and trucks with his boys. He also enjoyed watching his treasured kitties (Chico, Hazel, and Gizmo) frolic and play and napping with the family dog (Diesel). His past and present hobbies included mud trucking, hunting, fishing, salvaging scrap iron, collecting signage, gardening, snowmobiling, and canning. Although not known as a social butterfly, he truly enjoyed time spent with beloved friends and family, particularly camping with extended family, and had a knack for finding nicknames for many of them. Jason also had unique nicknames of his own (Bird Legs, Cooter, Yeti). Through his career as an electrician, he was blessed with great friends, including his special friend and mentor, Clarence Fowler.

Jason is survived by his wife of 27 years, Laurie; daughter, Rachel (Queenie) and significant other, Seth (Meathead) of Upsala, MN; sons, Travis (Chubs) of Holdingford, MN; and Justin (Boob) of Holdingford, MN; his parents, Kate and David Anderson of Sauk Centre, MN; father and mother-in-law, Alyn and Joani Greenwaldt of Deer Creek, MN; sister and brother-in-law, Stephanie and Paul Fiedler and their three children, Brooke, Luke, and Bryce of Sauk Centre, MN; brother and sister-in-law, Bryan and Amy Greenwaldt of Wadena, MN, and their two boys, Matthew and Brandon; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Words from Jason: “I want people to know I had a big heart, just came across very gruff.”

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Nina Prout auditioned and was accepted into the Mid-Level Honors Orchestra. She will be one of 13 first violinists in the state to play with the group. They perform at the Minnesota Music Educators Association Convention on Feb. 18 at 11:00 a.m. at the Convention Center in Minneapolis. Nina is the daughter of Todd and Tara Prout of Burtrum. Pictured is Nina (left) with her violin teacher, Carlin Stiles (right). Submitted by Tara Prout.

Birth Announcements

Tristan Gene Host

Evan and Heather Host of Meire Grove are proud to announce the birth of their son, Tristan Gene Host, born on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 at 11:36 a.m. at CentraCareMelrose Hospital.

Tristan weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long.

Rose Marian Jordan

Jeremiah and Shannon Jordan of Belgrade are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Rose Marian Jordan, born Friday, February 10, 2023 at 8:32 p.m. at CentraCare- Sauk Centre, delivered by Dr. Dunn.

Rose weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 19 inches long.

Grandparents are Peter and Annmarie Jordan of Sauk Centre, John Gregory of Sauk Centre, and Christy Gregory of Avon. Great grandparents are Margaret Jordan of Howard Lake, Roberta Lent of Baxter, Phyllis Stewart of Benson, and Clifford Sockness of Oakdale.

Aurora Anne Meyer

Rebecca and Jeremy Meyer of Sauk Centre are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Aurora Anne Meyer, born on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 9:35 p.m. at CentraCareMelrose Hospital.

Aurora weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 19 inches long.

He has a big brother Jonah, 3 years old at home.

Grandparents are Nicki and Hambone Hammond of New Munich, Stan and Bridget Hasbrook of Paynesville, and Tom and Linda Meyer of Grey Eagle. Great-grandparents are Norma and David Amiot of Sauk Centre.

National Known Speaker Coming to St. Mary's Nationally

Known Speaker

Jen Messing from Minneapolis will be giving a presentation: "Love, Identity & Purpose" to youth (grades 7 and up) and adults on Wednesday, March 1 from 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Church in Upsala.

For more information, contact Roseanne Throener at 320-630-2196.

A true understanding of our Christian identity, reason for being, and dignity as

body-soul persons made in the image of God. In a nutshell, we want people to be able to answer the question, “who am I and why am I here?”

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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, The other day, my wife and I discovered a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) we’d forgotten about for over 10 years from my time in the Army. There’s a little over $3,200 in there. We’re both in our thirties, and we’re trying to save up our starter emergency fund in Baby Step 1 of your plan. We were wondering if we should withdraw the money and use it toward Baby Steps 1 and 2, or just leave it in there.

-Todd

Dear Todd,

The best thing to do is roll the money over into an IRA. Otherwise you’re going to be hit with a 10% penalty—plus your tax rate—and end up paying 30% to 40% of it to the government. That’s kind of like asking, “Would it be a good idea to borrow $3,200 at 30% interest to pay off debt?” Of course not! That would be a really dumb idea. And in a sense, that’s what you’d be doing by just taking the money out of the TSP.

It's not a ton of money, but conceptually, I hate the idea of giving the government 30% to 40% of my money just to get my money out. So yeah, do some research, find a good investment professional near you—one with

the heart of a teacher—and roll it into an IRA. Congratulations to you and your wife for deciding to take control of your money. And thank you for your service to our country, Todd. I hope this helped.

-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., Feb. 20: Shepherds pie, whipped potatoes, mixed vegetables, mandarin oranges.

Tues., Feb. 21: Chicken drumsticks, gnocchi, chicken gravy, California vegetables, grapes.

Wed., Feb. 22: Fish sticks, baked beans, macaroni salad, banana, dinner roll.

Thurs., Feb. 23: Honey mustard pork loin, cheesy hashbrowns, peas, cinnamon apples, roll.

Fri., Feb. 24: Breaded pollock, baked potato, steamed broccoli, peaches, oatmeal raisin cookie.

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., Feb. 20: Ham, cheesy potatoes, corn, dessert.

Tues., Feb. 21: Swedish meatballs, noodles, vegetable, dessert.

Wed., Feb. 22: Sweet & sour chicken, egg roll, rice dessert.

Thurs., Feb. 23: Roast beef commercial, green beans, dessert.

Fri., Feb. 24: Breaded cod, potatoes, vegetable, dessert.

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

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

Ask The Motor Medics®

From

Dear Motor Medics, I have a 2005

Chevy Malibu and my power steering has started to give me trouble. I'm a regular listener of your Under The Hood radio show and even though I'm not much of a mechanic, you have motivated me to get under my own hood and see what I may find. I thought I'd start with the fluid but now I feel a little strange because I can't seem to find where to fill it. I don't even see hoses in the area of the steering gear. Am I missing something? I love the show guys, keep up the great work!

-Dawn in Memphis, Missouri

Dear Dawn,

Don't lose confidence in your mechanical abilities. You are not missing something, the car is. It's missing power steering fluid and hoses because many vehicles are now switching to electric power steering. They eliminate the fluid pump and hoses and use an electric motor attached directly to the steering gear which provides electric assist. It can be a good thing as some of the cars will provide electric steering assist if the engine were to stall, helping with safety. The downside is that they can be very expensive to repair. Check with your local dealership if yours is causing you trouble. They did have a recall on some of them and if yours is one then you could save hundreds of dollars by making a phone call to find out if it's included.

-Take care, the Motor Medics

Dear Motor Medics,

The tires on my 2014 Lincoln drop air pressure. I add air as often as every few days. I have had new tires installed and have made several return trips back to the tire store where they checked for leaks and did what they called resealed the bead whatever that is, but they still leak. They now tell me I'm on my own unless I want to buy a full set of new wheels

because that is the source of my leakage. Are they for real? How do wheels leak?

-Michael in Hastings, Nebraska

Dear Michael,

This subject comes up a lot both on our radio show and in our shop. Tires can leak air for one of two reasons. The first is the tire itself has a puncture which in most cases can be found just by looking at the tire with the naked eye. Often there will be something stuck in the tread or sidewall. The second is something leaking from the wheel and valve stem assembly. In the case of having all four tires leak at the same time it's more likely in the wheels like your store says rather than punctures in the tires. When a car has leaking wheels, it can come from corrosion on the beads and even porosity in the aluminum causing leaks right through the wheel and yes replacement of the wheel is often the only fix. There are many stylish aftermarket options available.

-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.

Dairy Princess, Ambassador Candidates Sought

The American Dairy Association of Todd County is seeking candidates to participate in this year’s dairy princess and ambassador program. Dairy princesses and ambassadors serve as goodwill ambassadors for the dairy industry through appearances around Todd County that help explain dairy farmers’ passion for taking care of their animals and land while providing nutritious food for people locally and throughout the world. Todd County princess contest will be held March 25.

A princess candidate must be high school graduate by July 1, 2023 and not yet 24 years old by July 1, 2023. An ambassador candidate must be in 9th grade this year up to 24 years old. A candidate must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. She or her parents must be actively engaged in the production of milk for sale to a licensed plant during the current year. A candidate also qualifies if she or her parents are employed on a dairy farm in a dairy-related capacity, or if a sibling has taken over the home farm. Additionally, she would qualify if her or her family custom raise animals that will produce milk or lease animals in exchange for work on that farm.

The dairy princess program is sponsored by the county’s dairy farmers in conjunction with

Stearns Co. Sheriff’s Office

Crash: January 25, 2023: At 8:00 a.m. received several calls from passersbys reporting a “bad crash” on County Road 13 north of Melrose. Callers also relayed that it was a head-on crash, and the drivers were injured. The center also received a crash notification via an automated cell phone call, as well as the Subaru Crash Detection Center calling our communications center. Reagan Mueller, 18, of Melrose, was headed southbound on Co. Rd. 13 driving a Nissan Versa. The road surface in this area was slippery and she lost control of her vehicle. Christopher Zimmer, 44, of Melrose, was headed northbound on Co. Rd. 13 at that time driving a Subaru Outback and was struck by Mueller’s Nissan. The Subaru continued into the ditch and rolled over. The impact was of such force that the entire engine and surrounding body of the Nissan were dislodged. Melrose Police Department Officers were the first to arrive on scene, followed by Deputy Scott Romstad. Zimmer was injured, but was assisted out of his rolled over car by officers and others on scene. The Melrose Fire Department and Melrose Ambulance service also responded to the scene. Both Zimmer and Mueller were transported to CentraCare Hospital-Melrose for treatment of their injuries.

Throughout Stearns County, from the Jan. 25-27th, there were 26 crashes and 19 vehicles in the ditch. This does not include St. Cloud calls, or calls that the Minnesota State Patrol responded to. Another reminder from Mother Nature to always be mindful of the changing road conditions and to modify your travel times and speeds if you have to travel.

Fire: February 3, 2023: At approx. 4:45 p.m. received a call reporting a house fire at the address 30765 Co. Rd. 41 in Farming Twp. An off-duty firefighter passing by reported seeing smoke coming from the residence. He knocked on doors and tried to alert any potential occupants.

A Stearns County Deputy arrived on scene and together they checked the house further for any occupants and were able to determine it was unoccupied. The homeowner’s Brandon Cruz (38) and Heather Cruz (37) of Farming Twp. arrived home after being notified of the house fire. They advised firefighters and law enforcement that there were a couple of dogs inside. The dogs were later found deceased in the basement of the house. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the State Fire Marshal. The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Albany Fire Department, Avon Fire Department, St. Martin Fire Department and Melrose Ambulance Service.

Midwest Dairy’s Minnesota division and the dairy check off. Serving as a county dairy princess is also the first step toward potentially becoming Princess Kay of the Milky Way. Ten finalists will be selected to complete for the Princess Kay title in August.

At all levels of competition, contestants are judged on their communication skills, personality, enthusiasm for dairy promotion and general knowledge of the dairy industry.

For complete rules and application form please contact Shirley Hulinsky at 320-815-2500 or 33624 170th St., Burtrum, MN 56318.

Morrison Co. Sheriff’s Office

February 11, 2023: At approx. 6:57 p.m., Morrison County Jail staff were alerted of an unresponsive inmate in a housing unit. Correctional officers immediately responded to the cell block and discovered an unresponsive inmate. Staff called for backup and Morrison County Deputies, Little Falls Police Department Officers, Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service personnel and a nurse from St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls, arrived on scene and assisted correctional officers with lifesaving efforts, to include administering Narcan. Upon working on the first inmate that was unresponsive, other inmates in the same housing unit began showing signs of a potential overdose. In total, 6 inmates showed signs of overdosing and 5 were treated with Narcan. All 6 male inmates in the same housing unit were transported to St. Gabriel’s Hospital for treatment and monitoring. After being evaluated at the hospital, the 6 inmates were cleared and released back to the Morrison County Jail.

The Minnesota Department of Corrections has been notified of this incident. An investigation is being conducted by the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the Little Falls Police Department. Sheriff Larsen states that he is proud of everyone’s collaborative efforts, for their quick response and lifesaving actions, which ultimately saved the lives of 6 inmates.

This case remains an active investigation and no further information will be released at this time.

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Little Falls Police Department, St. Gabriel’s Hospital Staff, Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service, and the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office.

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WANTED: Family looking for a dairy farm in Minnesota. Call 320-360-6589, if no answer, leave a message. 2/23

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

FOR SALE: StrikeMaster ice auger, Lazer 224, 8 inch auger, 2.0 hp, $85. Call 320-2563567.

FOR SALE: Dining room table with two leaves and six chairs, $225. Call 320-2559519. 3/2

FOR SALE: Matching China cabinet and hutch, $350. Call 320-255-9519. 3/2

FOR SALE: Bedroom set, $250. Call 320255-9519. 3/2

FOR SALE: Floe 4000# hydraulic boat lift, 110" wide with 22' canopy, many extras. Call 320-583-4939.

FOR SALE: Hand embroidered dish towels. Call 320-250-7001.

FOR SALE: Garmin Livescope setup with custom shuttle that fits in 7 gal. bucket, $2,200 OBO. Call 320-583-4939.

FOR SALE: Floe V2000 electric boat lift with canopy/cover/battery tray/rod holders/ remote, excellent cond., $3,500. Grey Eagle 612-709-8918. 3/2

FOR SALE: Primed brass & bullets for 44 Mag. Call 320-260-4551.

FOR SALE: 2 Vicks filter free cool mist humidifiers, 1.2 gal., $10. Call 320-573-2340.

MELROSE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF ELECTION AND ANNUAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given to qualified voters that the Annual Township Election and Meeting will be held at the Town Hall, 41248 County Road 13, Melrose, MN on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. The election polls will be open from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the purpose of electing:

-One Supervisor, seat 3, for the term of 3 years

-One Town Clerk for the term of 2 years

The Annual Meeting will begin at 8:15 p.m. after the polls close.

The Board of Canvass will convene following the Annual Meeting to certify the official election results.

In the event of inclement weather, the election and Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at the above time and location.

The Town Hall will be open on Saturday, March 11, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for absentee voting.

Cecilia Tylutki, Melrose Township Clerk • 320-256-7173

End of Life Decisions from a Catholic Perspective

A FREE workshop for everyone sponsored by Catholic United Financial. February 28th at 7 pm, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Upsala, MN Gregory Gall will talk about financial decisions involved with the end of life, including probate, asset protection, wills, trust and more. Fr. David Grundman will address end-of-life questions and the importance of a having a health directive.