Hometown News February 29, 2024

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You never find a lost opportunity

There is an ancient superstition of the sea that periodically a wave comes along that is greater than any that has preceded it. It is called the Ninth Wave, a powerful culmination of sea and wind. There is no greater force.

To catch the Ninth Wave at the critical moment requires a special skill and daring. You must mount the wave precisely at its peak, and it will carry you a great distance to where you want to go.

There is a great lesson here for grasping opportunities in our daily lives. Opportunity doesn’t necessarily knock on the door; it may be leaning against the wall waiting to be noticed. It is about being in the right place at the right time with the right qualifications. It often comes disguised as hard work. Opportunity typically favors those who have paid the price of years of preparation.

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There are no limits to our opportunities. Most of us see only a small piece of what is possible. We create opportunities by seeing the possibilities and having the determination to act on them. Opportunities are always out there waiting to be discovered.

Take the experience of Edward Lowe who was in the business of producing a clay-based material to soak up oil and grease spills. One day a neighbor asked to use the compound for her cat. Lowe realized he was on to something and started selling his compound to pet stores and soon invented the cat litter industry worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

It’s not unusual to find new opportunities

FRI.-SUN., MARCH 1-3

& FRI.-SUN., MARCH 8-10

-By Harvey Mackay

for existing products. For example, Arm and Hammer baking soda is used in more than 50 percent of American refrigerators for odor control, a use that far surpassed its original use for baking.

And don’t forget to look for new opportunities in old places. How about the business person who took the average laundromat, crossed it with a beer bar with the motto, “Enjoy our suds while you wash your duds.” It was a runaway success.

Opportunity occurs when you can apply a success from one business to another. Federal Express, now FedEx, used the bank’s method of clearing checks overnight to the movement of packages. Founder Fred Smith developed the hub-and-spoke concept where every single package goes to Memphis, Tenn., and then is flown to its final destination.

Television repairman Joe Resnick became frustrated every time he installed a TV antenna. They used to come in pieces, many of which were missing and difficult to assemble on a roof, due to frigid weather. He was determined to create an inexpensive, pre-assembled antenna that was easy to install without requiring the expertise of a specially trained technician. He and his brothers became millionaires, and their TV and radio business empire was worth $45 million. He later was elected to Congress, representing New York’s 28th congressional district.

Taking advantage of opportunities, especially in marketing and sales, is all about being alert, proactive and prepared. First you must identify opportunities through customer interactions, market research and feedback. Every touchpoint with a client is a chance to learn what they need and how you can help. Stay informed about industry trends and anticipate where demand might grow. Encourage feedback from customers to understand their challenges and how your

company can solve them.

Train your team on product knowledge, problem-solving and soft skills like listening, empathy and communication. Ensure every employee knows your products or services inside and out. Empower employees to think on their feet and offer creative solutions.

The best way to capitalize on opportunities is to be responsive, customize solutions and follow up. When a client expresses a need, act quickly to show you are eager to help. Tailor your products or services to address the specific needs of your clients. After delivering on a request, check in to ensure satisfaction and explore further opportunities.

Build relationships through personal touch, trust and networking. Remember personal details about your clients and use that to build a rapport. Consistently delivering on promises builds trust, opening the door to more opportunities. Use every interaction to expand your network.

By staying agile and adaptable, you are ready to pivot your strategy based on new information or changing market conditions.

Remember, opportunities are not just about immediate sales; they are about building long-term relationships that lead to sustained growth. It is not just about what you are selling, but how you are helping clients improve their own business and life.

Mackay’s Moral: Opportunity comes to those who go looking for it.

Upcoming Events

• The Resurrected Artists Present 'Murder Gone Wrong' Dinner Theatre at Shady's Sunset Bay, St. Anna. Fri. & Sat. at 5:30 p.m. Sun. at 2 p.m.

SUNDAY, MARCH 3

• New Munich Lions Pancake & Sausage Breakfast from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church Basement, New Munich. See ad on page 3.

TUESDAY, MARCH 5

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

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6

• Folk & Old-Time Music & Potluck from 1-3 p.m. at the Village View Apartments, Grey Eagle. See ad on page 4.

SUNDAY, MARCH 10

• Freeport Lions Breakfast from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church Basement, Freeport.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13

• Community Soup Luncheon from 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Melrose Senior Center.

FRIDAY, MARCH 15

• Farming Lions 19th Annual Fish Fry from 4:30 -8:30 p.m. at Trappers Pub & Grub, Farming.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16

• Word of Life Church Fish Fry from 4-7 p.m., Upsala. See ad on page 5.

SUNDAY, MARCH 17

• Bingo at 5:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Melrose.

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FRI.-SUN., MARCH 22-24

• 14th Annual "Journey With Jesus to Calvary" Play at St. Francis of Assisi Church, St. Francis. Wed. at 7 p.m. Fri.-Sat. at 7:30 p.m. Sun. at 1 p.m.

FRIDAY, MARCH 22

• Albany Area Community Education Presents 'Ring of Kerry' at 7 p.m. at the Blattner Energy Arts Theatre, 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.

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Weekend Weather

“The Good Old Days” -By

Tom Kuehne

Train Memories

There are some railroads operating in Minnesota today. Sometimes the railroad follows beside the highway on which we are comparing our speed to that of the train. Sometimes the speed is close to the same, but the thing that is hard to believe is the length of the train we are traveling beside. It's not uncommon to have trains of 100 or more cars.

Remember when almost every town depended on rail service? Those trains carried mail and virtually any of the food, equipment and supplies needed by the communities on their route. They were also the mode of transportation used by those in political positions, since the train stopped in every community that they felt were important for their careers.

In our area, pulp wood, cattle, grain and sometimes logs used the railroad to move their products to the market. When considering the number of stops the trains made in small town Minnesota, one would believe that moving things by railroad took a long time. But in the early days of railroad, there were actually few other options to move freight. The roads were unpaved dirt trails with many corners. The trucking machinery of today couldn't travel those trails and because of the road conditions, nobody built trucks to haul goods and supplies. There was still the traditional means of moving stuff, which was horse and wagon, but at that time the train was much faster.

From time to time today, we see some of the trails that were for train travel. When I look over at what is left of the train tracks, I am amazed by the amount of dirt that had to be moved and the amount of forest that had to be removed, bridges that had to be built and the number of culverts to be placed for the tracks to go through. Remembering that this construction work was done during the

middle 1800's, when most of the construction equipment of today didn't exist. Manual labor and horse and wagon were the primary earth moving equipment at that time. I don't know what the railroad paid, but in the early 1900's, my Grandfather was on a road crew and he was paid $1.00 per day for himself and $1.00 per day for the team. Since the railroads were built 50 years earlier, the pay was probably less, but at that time it did offer some form of a cash income.

Train service to small towns no longer exists, but some of the train tracks have been taken over for use by recreational equipment. Those that have used the tracks for their sideby-sides say the new trails are definitely fun to use.

Old memories of the trains include making fence and hearing the train whistle to warn us that it was time to go home for the noon-day meal. I remember the blizzard caused by the train plowing snow off the tracks as it traveled after a snow-fall. When we had noon recess at school, we would play ball on the playground that was separated from the train tracks by a road. The train would begin to leave by building up steam, which increased the growling from the train. As the steam pressure increased, the noise increased until a blast of black smoke and soot was released from the exhaust stack. Since the wind was usually from the northwest, the black cloud covered the playground leaving behind it's soot. A second soot release followed quickly, the drive wheels began to turn and the train moved down the track.

I miss the trains and the part they played in my life.

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From the Desk of Pastor Bruce

Why would a loving and compassionate God send people to Hell? This question has kept many from accepting Him as Lord. Can I just say, for those who think that God is unloving and uncompassionate, consider why God sent His only Son to die on the cross. 1 John 3:16 says “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.”

I read scripture daily and so I was reminded of some nuggets that I thought I would share with you. I just finished with Judges and started Ruth, which led me to Matthew chapter 1. Most people ignore genealogy but maybe you ought to pay attention to this one. It’s the genealogy of Jesus, but there are a few surprises as you read. First, the genealogy always followed the male side, never the female. You were known by who your father was. But a closer look at the book of Mathew there are three women listed, interesting. Theses are not just ordinary women either, a prostitute, a foreigner, and an adulterer. The prostitute was Rahab, who saved the spies when the Israelites conquered Jerico (also a Canaanite). The Foreigner was Ruth who was from Moab, and

the adulterer was Bathsheba who became King David's wife after she got pregnant with their child.

Please consider the gospel of John 3:1618 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. 18Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.” Salvation is clearly our choice, and God went out of His way, to make sure people would be drawn to Him because He is loving and compassionate.

God does not send anyone to Hell, we send ourselves by ignoring Him!

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

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Obituaries

Dolores C. Maleska

Dolores C. Maleska, age 92 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at the Cura Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, February 27 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Virgil Helmin officiating. Interment was in the parish cemetery.

Dolores Clara Riedeman was born June 12, 1931 in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota to John and Margaret (Holthaus) Riedeman. She was united in marriage to Frank Maleska on September 10, 1956 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids. Dolores was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose, Christian Mothers, and St. Cecillia Mission Group. She enjoyed quilting, embroidering, baking, and loved taking walks. She volunteered with Meals on Wheels and at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Dolores loved spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband of 67 years, Frank Maleska of Melrose; children, Roger Maleska of Clear Lake, Tom (Joni) Maleska of Melrose, Cathy (Gary) Nelson of Brainerd, Cindy Maleska of Columbia Heights, Lisa Howe of Minneapolis, Sharon Maleska of St. Anthony, and Joel (Wendy Spanier) Maleska of Melrose; ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Dolores was preceded in death by her parents; son, Glen Maleska; son-in-law, Brian Howe; brothers, Jerome, Harold, Mark, Joseph, Ralph, Ed, and John Riedeman; sisters, Marcella Freihammer, Loretta Freihammer, and Beatrice Maleska.

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

Rosemary L. Ritter

Rosemary

L. “Rosie” Ritter, age 81 of Sauk Centre, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at Galeon Senior Living in Osakis, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 1 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating. Interment will be at St. Bernard’s Cemetery in Ward Springs.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre and from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Friday at the church. Parish prayers will be at 4 p.m. with a rosary immediately following the prayers by the Christian Mothers Thursday evening.

Rosemary Louise Erpelding was born June 9, 1942 in Watkins, Minnesota to Theodore and Pauline (Schneider) Erpelding. She attended country school in Watkins, then finished her education in Cold Spring and at St. Francis High School in Little Falls. Rosie went on to be a nursing assistant at a nearby hospital. She married Leonard Ritter on February 5, 1964 in Watkins. The couple moved to a farm and had eight children before divorcing. Rosie later attended Alexandria Technical College and became a Licensed Practical Nurse, all while working parttime as a cook at a local restaurant and being a single mother. Once her children were grown, she moved to Cold Spring where she lived for many years before returning to Sauk Centre to be closer to her children and grandchildren.

Rosie was a member of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church and previously a member of the Christian Mothers. She enjoyed sewing, reading, and gardening. She found much joy in spending time with her children and grandchildren and loved listening to their banter.

Survivors include her children, Bob of Sauk Centre, Darrin of VA, Karla (Rob) Herder of AZ, Lisa (Mike Peltz) of St. Martin, Kevin of Grey Eagle, Brad (Kim Panitzke) of Sauk Centre, and Bonnie of Sartell; 13 grandchildren and 25 greatgrandchildren; and sister, Lucille Angell of St. Cloud.

Rosie was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Pauline Erpelding; former husband, Leonard Ritter; 4-year-old son, Marty; and brother, Donald Erpelding.

Memorials are preferred.

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

Virginia Mae Hansmann

Virginia Mae Hansmann, known as “Ginny” passed away peacefully on Feb. 21, 2024 at Meadow Place in Long Prairie, MN at the age of 93.

Ginny was born in Parkers Prairie, MN to Walter and Mildred Peterson, they later moved to Stillwater, MN where she graduated from High School. Shortly after graduating, she worked for Andersen Windows. In 1953 she married Carroll Volkman. They moved near Little Sauk, MN where they farmed and milked cows. (Ginny loved her cows!) Carroll passed away in 1982. Ginny worked several years at Fingerhut as a Payroll Clerk. In 1988, she married Laurel Hansmann and resided in Little Sauk until 2002 when they moved to Grey Eagle, MN. Laurel passed away in 2010.

Ginny was an active member of the Little Sauk Long Bridge Church; she devoted an impressive 70 years to teaching Sunday School. She received the “Mary Magdelene Award” in 2016 and wrote a book titled “The Prominent Biblical Women."

Ginny loved gardening, sewing, fishing and spending time with family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a life member of the Little Sauk Legion Auxiliary. She sewed many different types of bags for the VA Hospitals.

Ginny is survived by her children, Bob (Sue) Volkman and Linda Volkman; stepchildren

Sharon Marz, Roxy Natysin and Laurel (Vicki) Hansmann; siblings Walt (Debbie) Peterson and Marlys (David) Rignell; sisters-in-law Sharon Peterson and Jill Peterson.

The services to honor Virginia Mae Hansmann's life will be held on March 1st at Roy-Hetland Funeral Home in Osakis. A visitation will take place from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM followed by a Funeral Service at 12:00 PM.

Ginny is preceded in death by her parents

Walter and Mildred Peterson; husbands Carroll Volkman and Laurel Hansmann; stepchildren

Gary and Bob Hansmann; step-daughter-in-law

Sharon Flatefraff; step son-in-law Paul Natysin; siblings Lawrence, Bob, Ron, Ruth and Dave; brother-in-law Pete.

Ginny was a very loving, generous, fun and passionate person. She touched the lives of many, and her memory will live on in our hearts.

Gerald M. Frericks

Gerald M.

“Jerry” Frericks, age 72 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at his daughter’s home in Grey Eagle, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating and Rev. Tim Wenzel concelebrating. Military honors will be by the Little Sauk American Legion. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Gerald Melchior Frericks was born May 12, 1951 in Melrose, Minnesota to Raymond and Lorraine (Austing) Frericks. He graduated from Sauk Centre High School and attended Willmar Community College. He was united in marriage to Linda Terhaar on July 1, 1972 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. Jerry started as a milk truck driver for the Sauk Centre Coop Creamery and ended up as General Manager of the creamery and several entities of the Coop organization. He later moved on to full-time dairy farming north of Sauk Centre on his family farm until his retirement when he began as a volunteer driver for the DAV out of Long Prairie. He was a lifetime member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre where he served on the finance committee. Jerry served as the Company Commander in the Army National Guards and was a member of the Jaycees, Chamber of Commerce, and the Little Sauk Legion. Jerry enjoyed playing fast-pitch softball, playing cribbage with the family, and telling jokes and playing pranks!

Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Linda Frericks of Sauk Centre; children, Chris Frericks of Sauk Centre, Corey (Stacy) Frericks of Grey Eagle, Megan Frericks of St. Paul, Lisa (Dustin) Theiler of Grey Eagle, and Patrick (Sarah) Frericks of Sauk Centre; 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Eileen (Ken) Maus, Beverly (Mark) Wiechman, Shirley (Mark) Roberg, Bonita (Steve) Scholz, Luann (Eric) Peterson, and Lois (Jesse) Vlaminck; brother-in-law, Jerry Jorgenson; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Dorothy Jorgenson; and brother, Kenny Frericks.

Memorials are preferred to Holy Family School or Memorial Masses.

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

Linda M. Carll

Linda Mardell Carll, 72 yearold resident of Long Prairie, MN, formerly of Flensburg, MN and Benicia, CA, passed away February 24, 2024, in St Cloud, MN. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN. A visitation will be held from 10-11 A.M. on Thursday at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN. Burial will take place in the Bearhead Cemetery in Pillsbury, MN.

Linda Wieling was born on December 20, 1951, in Temple, TX to Leroy and Lorraine Wieling. She attended and graduated from Benicia High School in Benicia, CA. She was united in marriage to Larry Carll on January 10, 1976, in Carson City, NV. Linda was a homemaker and worked at a variety of retail and bakery locations, as well as United Mailing in Little Falls for many years. Linda enjoyed reading, knitting, NASCAR racing, traveling and taking trips to the casino. Her favorite place to visit that brought her the most peace was the Crazy Horse Memorial in South Dakota. The thing that brought the most joy to her life was spending time with her grandchildren. Linda was greatly loved and will be dearly missed.

Linda is survived by daughter, Molly (Kris) Bellefeuille of Sobieski, MN; sons, Victor Carll (Mary) of Little Falls, MN, Larry Carll, II of Holdingford, MN; parents, Earl and Lorraine Aaron of Little Falls, MN; brother, Michael Wieling of Ukiah, CA; sister, Paulette Wieling of Pierz, MN; grandchildren, Alex, Travis, Morgan and Kaleb Bellefeuille, and Michael Hanson (Bella), Jordyn and Peyton Carll; former daughter-in-law, Michelle Carll.

Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence (Larry) Carll; father, Leroy Wieling; and brother, Kenneth Wieling.

Marjorie M. Lehner

Mass of Christian burial for Marjorie M. Lehner, age 99, of Upsala, was held Saturday, February 24, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Upsala. Interment was at the parish cemetery.

Marjorie was born on August 22, 1924, in Elmdale Township, Morrison County, MN to Carl William and Hazel (Peterson) Stenholm. She grew up on a farm and attended country school and school in Upsala. As a young woman, Marjorie moved to the Twin Cities to look for work. While she was there, she worked various jobs. She married Linus Lehner on July 15, 1950. Following their marriage, they lived in St. Paul. They moved to Brooklyn Park in 1962 until 1988. They retired and moved to a 50-acre hobby farm outside of Upsala. After 23 years on the farm, they moved to senior apartments in Upsala. In 2022, they moved to the Mother of Mercy Community in Albany. They enjoyed 72 years of marriage. Marjorie was an excellent cook and baker. She enjoyed spending time with her husband, Linus, her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed playing cards, bingo, and spending time with family and friends. Marjorie was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.

Marjorie is survived by her children, Robert (Karen) Lehner, Su (Bob) Ornberg, and Randy (Pam) Lehner, eight grandchildren, Jason Ornberg, Jesse Ornberg, Brice (Kelly) Lehner, Brandon (Tasha) Lehner, Jarett Lehner, Katie (Michael) Voth, Brett Lehner, and Ben (Gabby) Lehner; seven great-grandchildren, Annika Lehner, Teagan Lehner, Archer Voth, Natalie Lehner, Ashton Voth, Rory Lehner, and Aspen Voth.

Preceded in death by her parents, Carl William and Hazel Stenholm, husband, Linus, infant son, Michael Lehner, and brothers and sisters, Carl, Wallace, Gloria, and Audrey.

Raymond D. Schlag

Raymond "Ray" D. Schlag, 77 year old resident of rural Little Falls, MN, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024 at the family farm near Swanville, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Swanville, MN with Father Ron Dockendorf officiating. Burial was at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery north of Little Falls.

Raymond Dell Schlag, son of the late Dell Schlag and Emma (Kaiser) Schlag, was born on June 21, 1946, in Little Falls, MN. He was found deceased on February 17th, 2024, at his childhood farm near Swanville, MN. Raymond attended primary and secondary school in Swanville, MN, graduating in 1964. He was drafted into the United States Army and later transferred to serve in the United States Marine Corps on January 12, 1966. He served a tour of duty in Vietnam as a combat engineer and was honorably discharged with the rank of Lance Corporal. Ray also served in the Army National Guard for several years. Upon discharge from the service, he made and sold firewood and raised hogs. He later worked at the boat works in Little Falls for many years. Although Raymond struggled with addiction which had negative effects on his relationships, he refused to let that define him. Raymond enrolled in Brainerd Community College where he explored his interest in human psychology. Ray ultimately achieved sobriety for over 25 years, during which time he became increasingly active as a supportive member of the local recovery community. Through Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and other groups, Raymond facilitated recovery for many of its members, which in turn aided his own recovery. Ray spent countless hours driving members to meetings, sharing his insights, and listening without judgment. Ray’s many interests included reading, cooking, and trapping with cousin, Larry. He loved visiting with people and caring for animals, especially dogs. His hobby farm gave him purpose daily. Raymond’s passion for motorcycles took him all over the country, where he could feel the breeze on his face as he cruised down the road and met new people along the way. Ray will always be remembered for his unique laugh and his sense of humor. He loved to tell stories, which always accompanied a twinkle in his eyes. His family and friends, who loved him, will miss him at the family gatherings where many memories and meals were shared. Ray's memory will live on in the hearts of all who loved him.

Ray is survived by his five children (who requested privacy); sister, Elaine (Myren) Anderson; nephews, Richard, Jeffrey, Jon, Bradley, Marc and niece Stephanie.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Dell and Emma Schlag.

Donald Edward Schmid Services

Lynn Lorraine MacRae

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at the Crystal Hills Assembly of God Church in Paynesville for Lynn Lorraine MacRae, age 58, of Spicer. Lynn passed away peacefully in her sleep, with the love of her life Lee at her side, on Sunday, February 25 at her home in Spicer. Pastor Dan Courtney will officiate. Burial will take place in the Zion Cemetery in Paynesville Township, Stearns County at a later date.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, March 4, at the Daniel-Anderson Funeral Home in Paynesville. Visitation will continue after 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the church.

Lynn was born November 20, 1965 in Melrose, MN to Bernard and Tillie (Blonigen) Bussmann. She attended K-12 in Melrose. After high school, she attended the St. Cloud Business College. She had a long career in the finance industry soon after.

Lynn met the love of her life Lee MacRae on October 30, 1987. They were married on April 22, 1989 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose. They were married 34 years.

Lynn’s 35-year career in the finance industry began at Dain Bosworth Financial Consultants where she received her Series 7 and 63. She enjoyed working at other firms as well which included Merril Lynch, Wells Fargo and ended her career with True Journey Investments on June 17, 2023.

Lynn was diagnosed with kidney cancer in September of 2022. She fought up until the very end with a positive attitude and a strong faith.

Lynn has been welcomed to the Crystal Hills Assembly of God in Paynesville where she made several friends that became another family. Lynn and Lee were baptized again as a reflection of the strong faith they have on the Lord. She is now without pain and with our Savior Jesus Christ.

Lynn was loved and will be missed by so many families and friends. We will meet again and celebrate again in Heaven.

Lynn is survived by her loving husband Lee, her parents Bernard and Tillie Bussmann, her siblings Ronnie (Marylou) Bussmann, Karen (Jim) Sand, Jenny (Rick) Mayers, Bonnie (Phil) Poepping and Brenda (Nick) Knick, and 13 nieces and nephews and their families on the Bussmann side. She is also survived by her inlaws Jon (Lisa) MacRae, Lynn (Mary) MacRae, Jay (Kris) MacRae and Lon MacRae with 11 nieces and nephews and their families on the MacRae side.

She was preceded in death by Bob and Darline MacRae.

celebrating the life of Donald “Don” Edward Schmid, age 105, Albany, MN were held Monday, February 26, 2024, at Church of St. Benedict, Avon, MN. Don passed away on February 22, 2024, at Mother of Mercy, Albany, MN surrounded by family and friends.

Don was born on February 8, 1919, in Avon to Edward and Luella (Roche) Schmid. Don joined the Air Force in 1940 and served in WWII and retired in 1964. He married Lorraine Lunde on October 13, 1945, in Avon, MN.

Don is survived by his children, Robert Schmid, Berlin, Germany, Thomas (Candas) Schmid, Las Vegas, NV, and Deborah (Ronald) Hagemeier, Albany, MN; 4 grandchildren Peter Hagemeier, Kathryn Stangler, Donald Schmid, Travis Schmid, and 7 great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Macyn, Reed, Allie, Vinnie, Tommie, and Sofia. He is also survived by his sister Lois Currci, Newport, CA.

Preceded in death by his parents, wife Lorraine, and siblings, Dorothy McKinley, William Schmid, and Lee Schmid.

The Grey Eagle Handbell Group is recruiting new members

If you, or anyone you know, can read music and make practice on Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. at the Grey Eagle Methodist Church, across the street from The Rock Tavern, we need you! We usually have a fall and spring season and play at various venues.

Let Bob Kutter know if you’re interested. Call 320-491-5604 or email bkutter@meltel. net.

Albany Senior Dining

Mon., Mar. 4: Chicken wild rice casserole, green beans, pineapple.

Tues., Mar. 5: Hamburger, baked beans, carrots, cookie.

Wed., Mar. 6: BBQ chicken, baked potato, mixed vegetables, baked apple slices.

Thurs., Mar. 7: Pork roast, whipped potatoes, gravy, broccoli, cantaloupe.

Fri., Mar. 8: Breaded pollock, red potatoes, baked beans, fruit salad.

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., Mar. 4: Creamy chicken casserole, potato, vegetable, dessert.

Tues., Mar. 5: Lasagna, vegetable, garlic bread, dessert.

Wed., Mar. 6: Pork stir fry, rice, egg roll, dessert.

Thurs., Mar. 7: Grilled ham & cheese, soup, chips, dessert.

Fri., Mar. 8: Tuna noodle casserole, salad, garlic bread, dessert.

Pick up or eat in by 11:30 a.m. For meals, call a day before: 320-573-4435.

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,

My wife and I have been married for nine months, and we’ve been following your Baby Steps plan for three months. We have about $50,000 in debt, and I recently cashed out an old whole life policy that enabled us to pay off $22,000 of our debt. My wife still feels weird about us doing that, since the money paid off all the student loan debt she accumulated before we got married but none of the debt I brought to the marriage. I look at everything as ours, not mine and hers. What can I do about her sense of guilt and feeling indebted to me?

-Anonymous

Dear Anonymous, This isn’t an uncommon thing in situations like yours. But more than feeling indebted to someone or experiencing a sense of guilt or shame, it’s really a discussion about differing views of marriage.

You’re never in debt to your spouse. You should be all in where your husband or wife is concerned. Remember the vows? For richer, for poorer. In sickness and in health. If she makes you chicken soup when you’re sick, does she charge you for it? Of course not.

When you get married, you agree to take on each other’s burdens. Once you walk down the aisle with someone, you’re choosing to serve each other. You’re also choosing to take on each other’s debt, each other’s income, each other’s assets and each other’s crazy parents. Everything!

It all boils down to having a shared view of a proper marriage relationship. And the proper (and biblical) view is we own everything. There’s no mine and yours anymore. Now, you can’t make her feel—or not feel—a certain way. But you can ask her questions to understand where she’s coming

from and what blockers are keeping her from being totally together in this. Talk about it. Put your heads together and practice thinking about your marriage as a union. It will take some encouragement from you and some getting used to on her part, but if you work together, it’s a muscle you can grow and develop together!

-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.

Local Library Events

Albany Library • 320-845-4843

Storytime & craft. Ages 3 to 8 and their families. Registration required. Tuesdays, March 5 and April 9: 6-6:45 p.m.

Long Prairie Library • 320-732-2332

Read the Classics Book Club. March: Discuss a Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. April: Discuss Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie. For teens and adults. Thursdays, March 7 and April 4: 4-5:00 p.m.

Sauk Centre Library • 320-352-3016

LEGO challenges. Ages 5 to 12. Limit 16. Registration is required. Tuesdays, March 5 & April 2: 5:306:30 p.m.

Tech Time: Help with electronic devices. First Thursday of the month: March 7 & April 4: 4-5:00 p.m.

Swanville Library • 320-547-2346

Alcohol Ink Gift: Using alcohol inks, which are brightly colored dye-based inks used in creating free flowing textures. You will create a beautiful gift to take home. Artist Deb Edwards will facilitate. For 15 and up. Limit 15. Tuesday, March 12: 5:00 p.m.

Upsala Library • 320-412-2048

Tech Time: Help with electronic devices. First Wednesday of the month: March 6 & April 3: 4-5:00 p.m. Craft project led by librarian Gwen. Limit 12. Registration required. Fridays, March 8 & April 19: 3:304:30 p.m.

Lego Hour Challenge: Ages 5 to 12. Limit 16. Registration is required. Wednesdays, March 13 & April 17: 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Ask The Motor Medics®

From the Hosts of the Under The Hood radio show.

Dear Motor Medics, I have a 2005 Buick Lesabre and under the back of the vehicle there are what appears to be shock absorbers and they have air lines attached to them. They both are leaking what I assume is oil and I hear a noise that lasts for about four minutes each time I start the car. This noise used to last only about 10 seconds if it happened at all. I have several questions. Does this mean the shocks are bad? Is the noise I hear the air compressor that fills the shocks? Can I let it go for a while because it seems to still ride well? How expensive is it to repair this problem?

-Gary in Sheldon, Iowa Dear Gary, You have load leveling shock absorbers in back which means they not only control the firmness of the ride but they level out the vehicle when extra weight is added to it. When a shock leaks or the vehicle has excessive bounce, it is an indication of the need for replacement. Oil is used in the dampening of the shock and when it leaks out the shock can no longer control the bounce compromising your safety. If you leave the shocks the way they are the compressor which you hear running will eventually burn out and be very expensive to fix. These shocks are usually available at most parts stores for a reasonable price and take about one hour to replace.

-Take care, the Motor Medics Dear Motor Medics,

Our 16-year-old twins have just started to drive and we’re a little worried. We took your advice about finding a used car and having it

inspected before we purchased it and were able to negotiate repairs for some safety issues on one of them before we took possession so we are ok with the cars. What we are worried about is that in addition to the car we supplied our children with is their new cell phones. We have lectured on the dangers of texting and driving more than once but with the large number of messages sent daily from their phones the temptation is too great. We have seen them texting as they drive away and pull in so we know it is happening. We don’t want to take away the phones because we feel much safer when we can contact them but we cannot allow them to use the phones while driving. Do you have any suggestions?

-Ron and Diane in Henderson, Texas Dear Ron and Diane,

There is a device available that will disable the phone when their vehicles are in motion. It will shut off all functions like text, email, and calls but allow 911 to be dialed in an emergency. The device is simple to install at home and if disabled it will send you an email alerting you of the disconnection even if it is reconnected. The device is called Cell Control, internet search for it.

-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.

Local Municipality Minutes

Email Minutes to htnews@icloud.com

Grey Eagle City • January 9, 2024

The regular meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council was called to order by Mayor Joseph Arnzen at 7:00 pm on the 9th of January 2024 in Council Chambers. Council members present were Brad Johnson, Brian Hollenkamp, Roland Ahrendt and Chris Browen. There were no council members absent. Also in attendance were Dan Berscheid and Beth Ramacher.

A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve the agenda. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Roland Ahrendt to approve the minutes of the December 12th Truth in Taxation meeting. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve the minutes of the December 12th meeting. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Chris Browen to approve the minutes of the December 28th emergency meeting. A second was made by Brian Hollenkamp and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

Dan Berscheid was present to discuss several fire department topics, including the public safety dollars received in December. Quotes will be presented at a future meeting for a few sets of turnout gear, which could be paid for with this money. The grant for turnout gear in 2023 was denied; they plan to apply for the grant again in 2024. The door openers for the overhead doors in the fire hall still do not work properly since the new LED lights were installed.

The Grey Eagle Relief Association requested a change to the current bylaws which would increase the yearly benefits by $100. A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to increase the pension by $100, to $1500 per year served. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

David Motors recently changed the oil on the 2012 Dodge 1500 and had a few requested service items listed. Maintenance will take care of changing out the filters and the CV boot replacement will be put on hold.

A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve the purchase of a propane weed burner to use out at the ponds. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

The wood from the old street barricades can be used for various projects and then the scraps can be gotten rid of. A motion was made by Brad Johnson to have lights and a switch put in the pontoon shed, on the west side of the maintenance shop. A second was made by Brian Hollenkamp and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

At the December 28th emergency meeting a motion was made to have Rock Bottom Diesel work on the F450 plow truck for $5000. The written quote received was $5329.80. A motion was made by Brad Johnson to have the F450 fixed at Rock Bottom. A second was made by Chris Browen and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to have Todd County install the flashing speed signs at no cost when weather permits. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. The City will maintain ownership of the signs and be responsible for future maintenance and replacement.

The Minnesota DNR contacted the City to ask about their interest in having the fishing pier at Bass Lake replaced, summer of 2024. The City will have to help with the removal of the old pier and installation of the new one. If the City wishes to proceed with a new pier, they will need to sign an agreement with the DNR regarding land use, operations and maintenance. A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to move forward with replacing the pier. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

The following fourth quarter 2023 reports were reviewed: Todd County Sheriff and Utility Transaction History.

To be compliant with Minnesota Statute 181.101, council members will be paid monthly

going forward. The statute reads that every employer must pay all wages at least once every 31 days.

A brief discussion was held on the website. The Clerk is researching other options & will present at a future meeting.

A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve the 2024 Legal Services Contract with Quinlivan & Hughes, PA. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve the 2024 agreement with Todd County for Prosecution Services. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve Resolution No. 2024-01: A Resolution Adopting 2024 Appointments. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. The resolution is as follows:

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-01: RESOLU-

TION ADOPTING 2024 APPOINTMENTS

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council Members can only act collectively as one unit. Streets, Parks, Utilities, City Hall, Health & Welfare, Building Permits, Library and Community Builders will be the responsibility of the entire Council. The other official designations are as follows:

Acting Mayor: Brad Johnson

Building Permit Administrator: City Clerk

Building Permit Committee: Joe Arnzen and Chris Browen

Cemetery: Brad Johnson and Joe Arnzen

City Hall: Roland Ahrendt and Chris Browen

Parks: Brad Johnson and Brian Hollenkamp

Personnel Committee: Brad Johnson and Joe Arnzen

Revolving Loan Fund Committee: Joe Arnzen and Brian Hollenkamp

Streets: Brian Hollenkamp and Roland Ahrendt

Utilities: Joe Arnzen and Brian Hollenkamp

Official Auditor: Brian Koehn, CPA

Official City Attorney – Civil: Quinlivan & Hughes, Joe Krueger

Official City Attorney – Criminal: Todd County Attorney

Official Depositories: Magnifi Financial (Grey Eagle Office) and First State Bank of Swanville

Official Newspaper: Long Prairie Leader Adopted by the Grey Eagle City Council this 9th day of January 2024.

A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve Resolution No. 2024-02: A Resolution Adopting Policy to Allow Payments Before Council Authorization. A second was made by Chris Browen and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. The resolution is as follows:

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-02: RESOLU-

TION ADOPTING POLICY TO ALLOW PAYMENTS BEFORE COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grey Eagle is required to review expenditures before payments are made, and WHEREAS, business and contractor billing cycles are not always in step with the City payment schedule, and WHEREAS, some businesses and contractors demand payment upon job completion, and WHEREAS, some businesses and contractors include finance charges for bills not paid within 10, 15, 20 or 30 days, and

WHEREAS, it is in the City’s best interest to pay just debts in a timely manner.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Grey Eagle authorizes the City Clerk/Treasurer to make payment of regular payroll expenditures, regular cyclical payments such as, but not exclusively, and sales & use tax, payments to Minnesota Power without prior approval by the City Council.

Adopted by the Grey Eagle City Council this 9th day of January 2024.

A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve Resolution No. 2024-03: A Resolution Allowing Wire/Automated Bank Payments. A second was made by Chris Browen and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. The resolution is as follows:

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-03: RESOLU-

TION ALLOWING WIRE/AUTOMATED BANK PAYMENTS

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of

Grey Eagle, County of Todd, State of Minnesota, acknowledges the need for wire and automated bank payments for such things as: payroll withholdings, sales tax, Rural Development Bond payments and other required payments.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council shall allow the Clerk/Treasurer to make such payments by wire/automation instead of paper checks. These payments will be approved at the appropriate council meeting.

Adopted by the Grey Eagle City Council this 9th day of January 2024.

A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve Resolution No. 2024-04: A Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed Vacation of an Alley Running Down the Middle of Block 1, Callahan’s Addition. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. The resolution is as follow:

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-04: A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED VACATION OF AN ALLEY RUNNING DOWN THE MIDDLE OF BLOCK 1, CALLAHAN’S ADDITION.

WHEREAS, the City Council pursuant to Minnesota Statute § 412.851 desires to consider the vacation of an alley running down the middle of Block 1, Callahan’s Addition legally described as:

An alley located in Block 1 of Callahan’s Addition to Grey Eagle, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the northeast corner of Lot 10; thence running south along the east lines of Lots 10, 9, 8, 7 and 6 to the southeast corner of Lot 6; thence east to the southwest corner of Lot 5; thence running north along the west lines of Lots 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 to the northwest corner of Lot 1; thence west to the northeast corner of Lot 10, being the point of beginning, all within Block 1 of Callahan’s Addition to Grey Eagle.

However, reserving unto the City of Grey

Eagle an easement for utility purposes, over, under and through the above described alley.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREY EAGLE, MINNESOTA AS FOLLOWS:

The City Council will consider the vacation of such street and a public hearing shall be held on such proposed vacation on the 13th day of February, 2024, in the City Hall located at 202 Woodman Street South, Grey Eagle MN 56336 at 7:00 pm, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby directed to give published, posted and mailed notice of such hearing as required by law.

Adopted by the Grey Eagle City Council this 9th day of January 2024.

The Council requested that the City Attorney send a letter Joe Mueller regarding the streetlight incident.

Information was shared with the Council regarding The Empowering Small Minnesota Communities program through the University of Minnesota, which provides grants/funding to small communities. No further action will be taken at this time.

A motion was made by Roland Ahrendt to approve payment of Claims #2944-2970, totaling $63,378.31 and include an additional payment of the following: MN Power $1050.60. A second was made by Brian Hollenkamp and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Brad Johnson to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 pm. A second was made by Brian Hollenkamp and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

The next regular meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council will be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 in Council Chambers.

Beth Ramacher, Clerk/Treasurer

MILLWOOD TOWNSHIP NOTICE

Notice is hereby given: The annual meeting for the board of Millwood Township will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the City of St. Rosa park to conduct all necessary business prescribed by law.

The reorganization meeting for the board of Millwood Township will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, March 25, 2024, at the City of St Rosa park.

Kallista Sprenger, Millwood Township Clerk

NOTICE RESIDENTS OF ELMDALE TOWNSHIP

Annual Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM, at the Elmdale Township Hall. In case of inclement weather, the meeting will be postponed until the third Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM

The Annual Reorganization Meeting will take place on Monday, March 11, 2024 at 7:30 PM with the Regular Monthly Meeting to follow, please note the Regular Monthly Meeting is being moved due to the Annual Meeting.

Kim

Harren, Township Clerk

GREY EAGLE TOWNSHIP ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE

Notice is given to residents of Grey Eagle Township, Todd County that the Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.

In case of inclement weather, the meeting will be postponed to the third Tuesday, March 19,2024. The Annual Meeting will be held at 8:00 p.m. to conduct any necessary business prescribed by law.

The Annual Meeting will be held at the Grey Eagle Township Hall, 212 State Steet East, Grey Eagle, MN.

This year there will be several topics to discuss including tree/brush trimming, tar maintainence/ future projects, BBL signage, and possible dust control for the entire Township and how that would look.

Mary Ann Primus, Grey Eagle Township Clerk

BURNHAMVILLE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS

Notice of Annual Meeting and Election of Officers March 12, 2024

Notice is hereby given to qualified voters of Burnhamville Township, County of Todd, and State of Minnesota, that the Election of Officers and Annual Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at the Burtrum Community Center. The election hours will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Offices to be voted on include:

- One supervisor seat c for a three-year term and - One clerk for a two-year term.

The Annual Meeting will begin at 8:20 p.m. to conduct all necessary business. The Board of Canvas will be held after the meeting.

In case of inclement weather, the election and meeting will be held March 19, 2024, same time and place.

Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville Township Clerk

HELP WANTED

Construction operators, are you tired of being away from your family and friends?

Here is a great opportunity to be home every evening

Help Wanted: Twardowski Excavating is seeking a motivated individual for full time or part time employment. Must have class A CDL, with a clean driving record. Job description is truck driver, machine operator, and laborer. Willing to train to operate excavating equipment. Wages and other compensation is based on experience Please call Chad at (320) 760-1127.

TOP DOWN SILO LLC

• Take down & cleanup of silos in congested areas

• Mobile Concrete Crushing

• Fully Insured

507-236-9446 topdownsilo.com

HELP WANTED: Apply in person at Elmdale Creamery & Locker or call for details, 320-573-2607.

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

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

FOR SALE: Jointer planer, air compressor w/75 ft. hose, air impact wrenches, 3 CBs. 320-260-2159 MT-tfn

FOR SALE: 5th wheel camper, 22 ft. 1996 Sportman, new tires, clean, $2,700. Call 612-283-2718.

FOR SALE: Seasoned red oak firewood. Leave a message for Curtis at 320-2320884.

Todd County HHS Employment Opportunities

Todd County HHS is looking for reliable, service oriented individuals to serve the citizens of Todd County for the following positions:

**Social Worker – Care Coordinator (full-time)

**Registered Nurse – Care Coordinator (full-time)

**Social Worker – Child Services (full-time)

To learn more about these openings and how to apply visit the official Todd County website at https://www.co.todd.mn.us

Questions may be directed to Todd County Administration: (320) 732-6155.

EOE

Check This Out...

2010 Lincoln MKZ

Mint Condition • 96,000 Miles

Luxury Car • Lowest Price Around $8,995.00

Loven’s Auto Center Swanville, MN 320-547-2465

FOR SALE: Brown sofa sleeper $250. Brown sofa with power recliners on ends, $200. Can deliver. Call 320-232-0823.

FOR SALE: 1998 Harley Heritage Softail, 34K, excellent condition, $6,250. Call Steve 218-428-8010.

FOR SALE: 2023 1st crop alfalfa 3x3x8, stored inside. Call 320-304-0205.

FOR SALE: Golf club regripping. Call Steven at 320-836-2282 or 320-282-8978, Freeport.

FOR SALE: Oak firewood cut & split, 16" long, $150 a cord. Call 320-250-7331.

FOR SALE: KitchenAid toaster broiler oven, very good condition, $25. Text for pictures 320-815-1768.

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