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Watch your time, not your watch -By Harvey Mackay

What would you do if someone gave you a million dollars?

Most of us would protect it in some way like our other possessions, yet we let one of our most valuable assets slip away with little thought. We don’t realize that time is our most valuable possession. We are all given the same amount of time each day – 1,440 minutes.

We have a bit more than a million waking minutes over the space of three years. A million minutes – more valuable than a million dollars, in my opinion. You can only do so many things with a million dollars. But with time . . . you can do so very much.

We save it. We shave it. But we can’t store it, speed it up or slow it down. It’s the same for all of us. Every minute is precious. Cherish it. Invest it. Use it to do more, grow more, give more and be more. February is National Time Management Month.

I love this quote from Michael Altshuler: “The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.”

I learned time management skills at a young age by following my dad around. He was an Associated Press correspondent and later the St. Paul (Minn.) Bureau Chief. He lived by deadlines. And aphorisms such as: “Miss a deadline, miss a headline.”

“What is time?” asked Peter Lorre in the 1954 film “Beat the Devil.” “Swiss manufacture it. French hoard it. Italians want it. Americans say it is money. Hindus say it does not exist. Do

you know what I say? I say time is a crook.”

Author Frank Sanitate would argue that point. He says 24 hours is exactly the right amount. It’s just that most people overbook themselves, and if they had more time, they would just continue to overbook themselves.

People who make the worst use of their time are the same ones who complain that there is never enough time. So why do some people accomplish so much when others can barely get through the first item on their to-do list – if they have even made a list?

The Chinese word for “busy” is composed of two characters: “heart” and “killing.” When we make ourselves so busy that we are always rushing around trying to get this or that done or over with, we kill something vital in ourselves, and we smother the quiet wisdom in our heart. Don’t mistake being busy with using your time well.

Organizing your time is important, but you can’t do that until you understand what your priorities are and what goals you are working toward. So first, you must devote some time thinking about how you want to spend your time to achieve the results you want.

It’s fine to want to have everything, but that’s probably not going to happen. Instead, you can decide you can have anything, not everything, but you must choose how to use your time to achieve that. It will mean you might have to give up a dream in favor of another alternative you consider more worthy of your time. Executing that plan takes discipline. That’s where most people fail. They let time manage them rather than managing their time.

So where to start? My plan starts with my top priority: family, always. Next comes health, our company, speaking/writing commitments, friends, maintaining my network and volunteer activities. Then I allot time for things that don’t happen every day, like vacations and special

projects.

Clearly, you can’t work all the time. Time away from the workplace is sometimes as important to your career as time spent at work. Time spent recharging your batteries is vital. In fact, it helps you focus your time better when you get back to work.

Time management isn’t really complicated. It begins with a commitment to use your time like a precious gift. Wake up grateful to be alive and remind yourself that you have an unmatched opportunity to use your minutes and hours to get closer to the goals and plans you have made. Then vow to make every second count.

As Benjamin Franklin said, “If we take care of the minutes, the years will take care of themselves.”

Time is free, but it’s priceless. You can’t own it, but you can use it. You can’t keep it, but you can spend it. Once you’ve lost it, you can never get it back. So take care of those minutes! Mackay’s Moral: Time is not your enemy – it’s your secret weapon.

Reprinted with permission from nationally syndicated columnist Harvey Mackay, author of the New York Times #1 bestseller “Swim With The Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive,” “We Got Fired!...And It’s the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Us,” “The Mackay MBA of Selling in the Real World,” and “Use Your Head To Get Your Foot In The Door.”

Upcoming Events

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2

• Avon Women of Today Red Cross Blood Drive from 12:30-6:30 p.m. at Avon Community Church.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4

• Heartland Chapter of the MN Darkhouse & Angling Assoc. 19th Annual Banquet & Fundraiser starting at 4:30 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center. See ad on page 7.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11

• Deuces Wild at 7 p.m. at the Blattnew Energy Arts Theatre, Albany. See ad on page 5.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14

• Freeport Lions Club American Red Cross Blood Drive from 12:30-6:30 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15

• Seed, Feed & Fertilizer Day from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Elmdale Community Center. See ad on page 5.

FRI.-SUN., FEB. 17-19 & FRI.-SUN., FEB. 25-26

• The Resurrected Artists Present 'Play On' Dinner Theatre at Shady's Sunset Bay, St. Anna. Fri. & Sat. at 6 p.m. Sun. at 2 p.m. See ad on page 8.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18

• Valentine's Banquet starting at 6 p.m. at Word of Life Church, Upsala.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26

• Matching Grant Breakfast from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church Basement.

ALBANY SENIORS

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

ALBANY TOWNSHIP

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

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

BURNHAMVILLE TOWNSHIP

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

BURTRUM CITY COUNCIL

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

FEET FIRST CLINIC

• Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Holdingford City Hall.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION

• Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution first Saturday of the Month from 10-11 a.m. at River of Live Church, Sauk Centre.

FREEPORT CITY COUNCIL

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

FREEPORT SENIOR MEETING

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

GREY EAGLE CITY COUNCIL

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

GREY EAGLE TOWNSHIP

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

MELROSE TOWNSHIP

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

MELROSE VFW #7050 POST/AUX.

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

MELROSE LEGION #101 POST/AUX.

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

STEARNS CO. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

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

SUNSHINE CLUB

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

ST. ROSA CITY COUNCIL

• Meets the 3rd Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Community Park building.

SWANVILLE CITY COUNCIL

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

SWANVILLE TOWNSHIP

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

UPSALA CITY COUNCIL

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

“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne

Snow Removal

We have had an opportunity to experience a snowfall this season that has been reported to be a record snowfall. There are some rather high plowed up snow piles along city streets and driveways, but some of us can remember snowfalls from our younger years that made our current snow levels seem quite small. There are some old photographs that show 15 foot plus high snow piles going down the center of main street of town, thereby allowing room to drive between the sidewalk and the snow pile. Snow banks on level ground exceeding 4 feet in height. Being unable to get to school for 8 days, because the buses couldn't get through.

In earlier times some farms would use the horses to pull a rather large heavy drumlike unit, which compacted the snow on the travel areas. Since the regular transportation at that time was horses, the snow was compacted, rather than being removed. In later years, when automobiles became more common, the snow was removed, occasionally using a horse drawn road grader or a form of plow made of metal or wood.

Farm tractors were then converted to snow plows, by originally mounting a rather large V-plow on their front end. This was OK if the snow depth was not too great. Next came the hydraulic lifted snow buckets, which allowed the operator to pile a great deal of snow away from the surface that needed to be snow free. Rather than create big piles of snow, a snow blower was

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mounted to a tractor, thereby blowing the snow 10 plus feet away. This machine was very efficient, but it was dangerous. Being pulled through the snow blower was usually terminal as the students at our high school observed.

County dump trucks were first fitted with a V plow in front, which would open a 10 foot access through the snow. Making the access wider was needed, since cars needed more room. V plows did not work well to make the road wider, even if the dump box was full of gravel. I recall the sound of a county truck revving up his engine to get enough speed to try to move snow off the road, by hitting the snow with a loud bang, a lot of motor roaring and the sound of the truck backing up to hit it again. Each time the opening on the road would get another 100 feet longer. To create a more workable unit a rotary blower was mounted on the front of the truck, which allowed the removal of deep snow.

V plows were attached to the front of the old steam powered locomotives. It was really interesting to watch them plowing the snow off of the tracks. They were usually going down the tracks at 50 miles per hour, the lights were on and the snow was swirling and flying a great distance from the train. They didn't slow down, since the weight of the train created a push that was hard to hold back.

We still need to credit an aluminum scoop shovel as the main tool for snow removal. They made paths to the barn, feed room, steer pens, chicken coop and hog barn. The scoops along with someone with a good back could open a path quite efficiently. Somehow the size of the scoop full of snow was large enough to be efficient, but yet was a size that didn't immediately tire you out. As with most of the mature farm youth, we would rather not do a great deal of work with a scoop today.

Lunch Specials: 11 AM-1 PM

Fri., Feb. 3: Cheeseburger w/Chili or Fries

Mon., Feb. 6: Turkey Noodle Soup w/Turkey Sandwich

Tues., Feb. 7: Baked Chicken Dinner

Wed., Feb. 8: Chicken Chow Mein

Thurs., Feb. 9: Hamburger Steak w/Baked Potato

Fri., Feb. 10: Cheeseburger w/Chili or Fries

Thursday Wraps: (5-9 pm) Choice of:

Grilled Chicken $9.00; Crispy Chicken $8.50; Buffalo Chicken $8.50; Taco $8.50; Philly Steak $8.50

Friday: (5-9 pm) STEAK NIGHT

• 6 oz. Steak $12 • Add 3 Shrimp $15

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

• 6 Shrimp $9.00

Served with Coleslaw, Toast, French Fries or Baked Potato

Saturday: (4-8 pm) 1/4 lb. Hamburger $2.50

Toppings 50¢ each; Bacon 50¢ Slice

VALENTINES

Two Entrees

● Seared Scallops- soy and ginger sauce

● Honey Garlic Crusted Walleye- honey and balsamic

We need to consider it a gift to occasionally see an almost total change of scenery to break up the boredom of cold and wind.

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

If you need help with Health or Life Insurance or for Senior Health Solutions Contact: Tom Kuehne 320-360-0343

Pulse on People

Ridgewater College would like to acknowledge those students earning recognition on the Deans’ lists for Fall Semester 2022. To be included on the Deans’ list, a student must maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and be enrolled in at least nine credits and meet certain other criteria.

Albany: Aaron Christen, Leczi Fleischhacker, Lauryn Fuchs, Clara Pflueger, Jessica Rosenberger, Marissa Weyer.

Avon: Laura Eggert, Devin Ritter, Jonathan Smith.

Freeport: Lily Geise, Jasmine Golla, Emily Heinen, Joseph Nienaber, Hailey Schliemann, Julia Welle.

Grey Eagle: Hailey Spieker

Long Prairie: Jenna Kunerth

Melrose: MaKenzie Herzog, Payton

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HORSE RACES

Friday, Feb. 3

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Nathe, Luke Poepping, Blake Welle, Tyler Welle, Ashlynn Wensman.

Sauk Centre: Janna Engle, SummerSkye Fletcher, Matthew Middendorf, Lynnette Ostendorf, Shaylynn Wichryk, Ryan Wolbeck.

The College of St. Scholastica has announced its list of conferred graduates for Fall 2022. Congratulations to each and every one of these Saints on their transformational growth, hard work and perseverance and most of all, accomplishments both personal and academic in nature.

Shelby Burg of Upsala, Hannah Fuchs of Albany, and Leanna Laing of Avon.

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MONDAYS LINE DANCING

Fri., Feb. 3: DOG TAG: $125 JACKPOT

Sun., Feb. 5: KEVIN KLIMEK & THE SIDELINERS BARGO 2-4 PM: Jackpot is $200 54 Numbers will be called Fri., Feb. 10 & 24: Horse Races Tues., Feb. 14: Chamber Comedy Show/Dinner

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Melrose American Legion Post & Aux. Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 7 pm.

VALENTINE’S Weekend Specials

SATURDAY & SUNDAY FEB. 11-12

Serving 5-8 PM

• Includes Soup & Salad Bar

• Chicken Kiev $11.99 With Wild Rice or Choice of Potato

8 AM-8 PM Stubby’s Open @ 11 AM

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Three Private Meeting Rooms Available Handling Groups of 20-100. Call for Info & Reservations.

• Broccoli Cheese Stuffed

Chicken Breast $12.99

Buffet Winners

Sunday, Feb. 4: - Kathleen Ebnet - Ken Meyer - Jake Brutger

Tuesday, Feb. 7: - Jeff Meier - Jerry Laudenbach - Chuck Goebel

With Wild Rice or Choice of Potato

• Steak & Shrimp $16.99

With Choice of Potato

• Prime Rib See Price Next Week

Tuesday, Feb. 14 • 4:30-8 PM

CHICKEN FRY All You Can Eat $9.75

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● Firecracker Shrimp

● Duck & Bacon Wontons

● Salmon Dip

● Bacon Wrapped Beef Tenderloin- herb butter

● 12 oz Prime Rib- Au Jus

● Tortellini with Wild Mushrooms- asiago, romano, parmesan

● Duck Burger- pate, giardiniera, garlic aioli

● BBQ Dusted Salmon- house dry rub, bacon and pepper

● 6 oz. Lobster Tail available for

● 1 lb. Snow Crab dinner available for

● Raspberry White Chocolate Cheese Cake

● Strawberry Crème Cake

● Tiramisu

Rice $15.95

FRIDAY: 5-9 PM

• Ribeye $22.95

• Teriyaki Chicken over Rice Pilaf $12.95

• Deep Fried Cod $14.95

• Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo $13.95

• Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo $15.95

SATURDAY: 5-9 PM

• Prime Rib $22.95

• Ribs $18.95

• Deep Fried Walleye $13.95

• Creamy Sweet Chili Chicken, Wild Rice, w/Breadsticks $12.95

SUNDAY:

LUNCH

Fri., Feb. 3: Hot Beef Sandwich Sat., Feb. 4: Prime Rib Burger Sun., Feb. 5: Sunny Side Up Burger

Mon., Feb. 6: Taco Quesadilla

Tues., Feb. 7: Tacos, Spanish Rice, Refried Beans &

Anna Mae Haskamp

Anna Mae Haskamp, age 90 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the CentraCare Care Center in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

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

Saturday, February 4 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Mark Botzet officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Anna Mae was born May 9, 1932 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota to Michael and Rose (Mayers) Essler. She graduated in 1949 from Sauk Centre High School. On May 11, 1954 she was united in marriage to Ervin Haskamp at St. Anthony’s Church in Padua, Minnesota and were married until Ervin passed away unexpectedly at age 62.

Anna Mae worked for St. Michael’s Hospital, Northwestern Bell, Skogmo and DHIA.

She was an active member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Christian Mothers, American Legion Auxiliary, Carpetts Line Dancing Group, and many card groups. Anna Mae loved traveling to other countries and her trips to Mission, Texas. Anna Mae enjoyed her kids and grandkids sharing how to bake, cook, play cards, games, and her good sense of humor. The hardest thing is watching somebody you love forget the family she loved.

Those who shared in her life include her children, Carol (Rick) Jones, Deborah (Mark) Sutherland, and John (Carrie) Haskamp; seven grandchildren, Kristy (Rick) Barhorst, Katie Huesman, Brianna (fiancé, Matt), Beau (Morgan), Jake, Dylan, and Kelsey; five great-grandchildren, Hallie, Derrick, twins, Sophia and Hunter, and Brock; sisters-in-law, Betty Breitbach, Irene Haskamp, and Myrna Essler; brother-in-law, Julian Haskamp; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Anna Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin; parents; in-laws, Henry and Emma; brothers and sisters, Henry, Alois, Felix, and Don Essler, Veronica “Fronie” Ripka, Kathryn Gruber-Borgman, Rose Walker, Marie Welters, and Yvonne Ahles; grandson-in-law, Nicholas “Nick” Huesman; and many in-laws and friends.

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

James Louis Mikel was born on March 31, 1937, the son of Louis and Merlie (Demars) Mikel of Browerville, Minnesota. James went to school through the 9th grade. He then worked at his family farm until he joined the National Guard, serving his country for one year, training as a tank driver and sharpshooter training.

While out fishing with friends on Mill Lake, James met the love of his life, Barbara Eggerth. The couple was united in marriage on April 18, 1959, at the St. Mary’s of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Long Prairie. Their union was blessed with five children, Michelle, Mike, Sharon, John, and Jeff. The couple purchased their farm on a wing and a prayer in 1965. There the couple would raise their children, and work side by side in their true passion. James loved farming. Working with his hands, caring for the milk cows, cattle, and fields, brought a sense of accomplishment to him. He and his family spent countless hours bailing hay, chasing the cows, and feeding them first, because they make it possible for us to eat. James was firm with discipline, but a jokester at heart. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his downtime. He could be found in the shed restoring an old tractor or car, meticulously working to get it just like new again. His boys had the opportunity to join their dad at area auctions, keeping up on costs and new and old trends, as his kids grew into adults, Sunday dinners were spent at his daughters. His favorite moments were spent with his family, especially as he aged and became grandpa, then great-grandpa, and the opportunity to be great-great grandpa! He relished watching the next generation grow and experience farm life and keep the Mikel’s brown eyes twinkling on.

On Thursday, January 26, 2023, James took his last breath here on earth at the age of 85. He leaves behind his children, Michelle (Jeff) Opsal, Mike (Donna) Mikel, and Jeff (Kathy) Mikel; 9 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; sister, JoAnn Hedlund; brother, Eugene “Patrick” Mikel.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara; parents, Louis and Merle Mikel; infant children, Sharon and John; grandson, Darryl Kingbird Jr.; brothers, Frank Mikel and Richard Mikel; niece, Cindy Hedlund; and nephew, Matt Mikel.

A Mass of Christian Burial took place on Monday, January 30, 2023, at the St. Mary of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Long Prairie. A burial immediately followed at the church cemetery. Arrangements are with the Iten Funeral Home of Browerville.

CONGRATULATIONS KEITH PALLANSCH

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Clarence A. Blonigen

Clarence A. Blonigen, age 84 of St. Martin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, January 27, 2023 at his home in St. Martin, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, February 1 at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in St. Martin with Rev. Edward Vebelun, O.S.B. officiating. Interment was held in the parish cemetery.

Clarence Alfred Blonigen was born April 19, 1938 in St. Martin Township, Stearns County, Minnesota to Mathias and Veronica (Mayers) Blonigen. He was united in marriage to Annella Hoffman on May 30, 1961 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pierz, Minnesota. Clarence farmed all of his life northwest of St. Martin. He enjoyed the new technologies of farming, machinery, and milking as all these advancements improved the farm. Clarence especially loved spending time in his John Deere tractors working the land.

He was a member of St. Martin Catholic Church in St. Martin, St. Joseph’s Society, St. Martin Lions, 4th Degree Queen of Peace Assembly Knights of Columbus in Sauk Centre, American Legion Post 101 in Melrose, Catholic United of St. Martin, and was an AMPI board member. Clarence enjoyed bowling, playing softball, fishing, playing cards, and supporting his family in the Tel-Stars 4-H Club. He enjoyed spending Sunday afternoons visiting with family, playing Sequence and 500 with his children and grandchildren. His greatest joy was spending time with his Schnickel Fritzes.

Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Annella Blonigen of St. Martin; children, Joyce (Mark) Nordby of Bloomington, Kevin Blonigen of St. Martin, Jeanne Blonigen of St. Cloud, Judy (Randy) Loecken of Freeport, Karla (Matt) Zierden of Albany, Kristie (Bob) Harren of Freeport, and Jason (Kristie Le) Blonigen of Albany; 19 grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren; sister, Tillie (Bernard) Bussmann of Melrose; sisters-in-law, Darlene Blonigen of St. Martin, Penny Blonigen of Wilmington, Massachusetts, Annette Blonigen of St. Martin; and in-laws, Bobby and Theresa Hoffman of Pierz and Lorraine Hoffman of Buckman.

Clarence was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, William; great-grandchildren Charlie and Finnian Lingl; brothers and sisters, Bernadine Arnzen-Jacobson, Dolores Pundsack, Raymond Blonigen, Silverius Blonigen, and Leander Blonigen; and numerous extended family members.

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

Bennie M. Holmquist

Bennie M. Holmquist of Sauk Centre, MN died on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Meadow Lane Nursing Home in Benson, MN, at the age of 86. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at River of Life Church in Sauk Centre, MN, with visitation one hour prior to the service. A reception will immediately follow the service. A private family burial will be held at a later date at the Kandota Township Cemetery.

Bennie Martin Holmquist was born October 15, 1936, in Little Sauk Township, Todd County, to Carl and Dora (Pettit) Holmquist.

Ben was united in marriage to Violet Porttiin on November 19, 1960, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Grey Eagle, MN. This union was blessed with three children. They raised their family on a small dairy farm east of Round Prairie. He also worked at Long Prairie Machinery and Mid State Tractor as a tractor mechanic. To say he was "just a mechanic" is an understatement. What he lacked in formal education, he more than made up for in his knowledge of tractors and vintage automobiles

In later years, he worked with Terry Crider in construction and 25+ years at Jennie-O in Melrose.

Ben was a man of faith who loved his

Celestine A. Zirbes

Celestine A.

“Sally” Zirbes, age 98 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the Alomere Health Hospital in Alexandria, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 6 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday at the church.

Celestine Ann Nathe was born December 1, 1924 in Meire Grove, Minnesota to Theodore and Rose (Inderrieden) Nathe. She attended rural schools through the eighth grade and graduated from Royalton High School. Sally furthered her education by earning her teaching degree from St. Cloud State University. She taught rural schools for eight years until they closed. She was united in marriage to Alcuin J. Zirbes on June 11, 1947 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Melrose. The couple raised five children and had a daughter pass away shortly after birth. Sally went to work at the Sauk Centre Junior High School office and later in the Athletic Community Education office for a total of 24 years, retiring in 1990. She was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre, Christian Women, and served as Secretary of the Stearns County Fair Board. After retirement, Sally enjoyed traveling across the U.S., attending dances with friends, reading, gardening, and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Survivors include her children, David (Joan) Zirbes of Bertha, Audrey (Marc) Wiechmann of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Andrea (Larry) Bick of Sauk Centre, and Jeff Zirbes of Long Prairie; 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson; sister, Arlene (Pete) Schroeder of Lino Lakes; brother, Willie (Eileen) Nathe of Zimmerman; sisters-in-law, Shirley Nathe of Melrose and JoAnn Nathe of Sauk Centre; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Sally was preceded in death by her husband, Alcuin Zirbes on January 26, 1989; parents; infant daughter, Mary Therese Zirbes; son, Gary Zirbes; brothers, Hermie, Ralph, and Lambert Nathe; sisters, Millie Zirbes, Irene Rugloski, Cathy Weyland, and Margaret Johnson; brothersin-law, Hubert Zirbes, Dave Johnson, John Rugloski, and Jerry Weyland; and sister-in-law, Verena Nathe.

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

family and would help anyone who asked. He was often found mowing the lawn and cleaning snow on the River of Life Church grounds. He was a quiet man by nature yet would perk up and have an endless supply of facts when the topic of conversation turned to tractors and old cars. You would often hear him humming an old hymn while working. He very much enjoyed fishing and camping with his family.

Ben is survived by his children, Rebecca (Ricky) Green, Eagle Bend, Yvonne Rajewsky, Benson, Benjamin (Denise) Holmquist, Sauk Centre; grandchildren, Heather (Tony) Zierden, Brent Green, Sarah (Aaron) Plasky, Robin Holmquist, Anna (Justin) Herke, Kelsey and Ian Rajewsky; great grandchildren, Brionna and Lily Zierden, Maisie Herke and Molly Plasky; and siblings, Pearl Radeug, Eagle Bend, and Albert (Kay) Holmquist, Richville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl & Dora Holmquist; sister, Marion Finch and six brothers, Carl, Gene, Virgil, Harold, Harry and Marvin.

Arrangements are with Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory

Winner of January Wild Tickets

Nate and Emily Arnzen of Freeport are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Mia Beth Arnzen, born on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 12:32 p.m. at CentraCareMelrose Hospital.

Mia weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 21 inches long.

She has a big sister Natalie 2 years old, and big brother Jackson 1 year old; both at home.

Grandparents are Mike and Beth Arnzen of St. Rosa, and Tom and Barb Hellermann of Melrose. Great-grandparents are Betty Atkinson of Freeport, Simon and Mary Hellermann of Sauk Centre, Arlene Arnzen of St. Rosa, and Don and Joan Payne of Burtrum.

Upsala High School Fall Semester Honor Roll

A Honor Roll • Grade 12

Andrew Aleckson, Silas Arvig, Paige Gerads, Axel Johnson, Madalin Koetter, Molly Leners, Hannah Luedtke, Savannah Stumpf, Natalie Wensmann, and Bryce Westrich.

A Honor Roll • Grade 11

Letter to the Editor

By Sherry Kutter, Grey Eagle

Hello dear neighbors,

My brother was a kind, fun, generous guy until the angry, divisive lies and misinformation from politicians and media took over his world. As I drove him to medical appointments near and far I listened to him rage with anger and threaten others. He developed a short, angry temper. He hated cops because they made him wear a seat-belt. Then he hated and threatened doctors, women, and all politicians. I learned he had amassed over fifty guns. With concern, I contacted our Sheriff. I was assured by the Deputy that he had all the right permits. I contacted his doctor who helped to arrange to move him quickly into assisted living. Later I learned that he also had large bombs. My brother has since passed, but there are others in our communities who have become similarly disaffected.

The divisive, misinformation, lies, and false accusations we hear from many of our politicians and media are causing fear, violence, and division in our communities and

nation. They have learned that the angry messaging and lies make good money and increase their power. They are destroying America. Do we need gun control? How long do we wait? Do we need our politicians and media to present facts without angry emotion? Yes.

Could we come together in our community libraries and coffee shops to listen and talk about what we really want our Government to do for us rather than feel like we need to respond to everything they and the media throw at us? Can we learn techniques to tell the difference between truth and lies? Can we live together in our communities in peace and understanding? Let's learn.

In peace, thanks for listening.

Romans 16:17-18: "I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive."

From the Desk of Pastor Bruce

At Swanville Bible Church we have talked a lot about Love and what it really means to love. Most people find the definition in 1 Corinthians 13 which does a really good job, but for me it really doesn’t explain what Love is. I use a much smaller text, in fact its only 3 verses long. 1 John 3:16-18 “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. 17If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? 18Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. (NIV)

Interesting! We know what love is by what Jesus did. Well, it makes sense since Love is a verb. Now, when I was learning the English language I did not like learning all the rules and sentence structure. I could care less what a verb or noun were. But a few years ago I learned what I consider the best definition of love is and so I tell as many people as I can. Listen to this, we do love, pretty cool huh? Love is not an emotion, but it is a conscious decision to love, putting others first.

The other day when I was reading scripture before I started my day I came across a text in the Old Testament that set me back in my chair and made me really think about it. I love verses like that! Micah 6:8 “He has shown you, O mor-

tal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Listen now…We cannot love other people, unless we act justly, love mercy, and are humble. Put others above yourselves and love in the same way that Jesus showed us, by humbling Himself and dying in your place.

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

Bryce Binek, Noah Boeckermann, Natasha Crowe, Jacob Gunderson, Dillon Krebs, Isabelle Leners, Monica Nienaber, Erica Roske, and Alyssa Young.

A Honor Roll • Grade 10

Evelynn Aleckson, Eli Johnson, Hailie Luedtke, Allie Maciej, Brayden Mack, Samantha Pilarski, Jack Primus, Beau Ripplinger, and Isabel Ripplinger.

A Honor Roll • Grade 9

Aiden Brannan, Hannah Heesen, Holly Johnson, Austin Klein, Isabelle Klug, Brayden Leners, Courtney Roske, Isaiah Sobiech, Jack Sowada, and Victoria Wiechmann.

A Honor Roll • Grade 8

Lucylee Aleckson, Lynn Arvig, Emily Ashbrook, Ethan Ashbrook, Abigail Carlson, Allison Cymbaluk, Vincent Eggert, Annalee Gerads, Quinn Guthrie, Lydia Kokett, Landon Krebs, Samuel Laliberte, Calvin Leners, Zoey Leners, Brenden Mack, Genevieve Mrozek, Alexa Pilarski, Carson Primus, Anne Ripplinger, Addie Scepaniak, Owen Smith, Matthew Tschida, and Emily Wiechmann.

A Honor Roll • Grade 7

Braxton Allie, Trygg Aleckson, Avery Hallermann, Addisyn Hovland, Bianca Mrozek, Evan Pipenhagen, Aubree Roerick, Owen Sobiech, Richelle Thompson, and Elyn Zinniel.

B Honor Roll • Grade 12 Mitchell George, Ryan Johnson, Tiago Leite, Tyson Leners, Emma Scepaniak, Hunter Steuck, and Mikal Woidyla Wood.

B Honor Roll • Grade 11 Claire Arvig, Brenna Graves, McKenna Graves, Carter Gudvangen, Joseph Guthrie, Daniel Kokett, Kaylee Kremers, Brooke Opatz, Madison Tschida, Aden Warga, Dylan Warga, and Dustin Yurczyk.

B Honor Roll • Grade 10 Lilieana Daniel, Dominic Eggert, Nicholas Guthrie, Corryn McDermond, Brandon Mugg, Kira Poppenhagen, and Joseph Steuck.

B Honor Roll • Grade 9 Sierra Bense, Dominic Blais, Paul Blonigen, Jacob Brinkman, Meeli Krueger, Desiree Kuhl, Jake Leners, Riley Middendorf, Lucy Scepaniak, Mackeel Wenker, and Noah Zinniel.

B Honor Roll • Grade 8

Lucas Gerads, Caleb Guthrie, Nolan Kuepers, Jack Peterson, Noah Ripplinger, and Nicholas Young.

B Honor Roll • Grade 7 Emma Dickinson, Abigail Eggert, Colton Kuhl, Skyler Landowski, Tiffany Marty, Zachariah Mosier, Raven Nienaber, Dalton Welinski, and Ethan Young.

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Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey

Dear Dave, I’m single, and I make $35,000 a year. Next year, my salary and bonuses should be around $50,000. I have a little over $30,000 in debt right now, including student loans, and I’m not sure how I’ll be able to keep up with bills and everything else right now if I have to save $1,000 for a starter emergency fund like you recommend. Can I get by with a starter emergency fund of $500?

-Jonas

Dear Jonas, I really think you’re making this whole thing sound a lot harder than it really is. The key is making and living on a budget, and that’s not rocket science. It’s a simple, written planning process where you give a name and a job to every dollar you make before the month begins.

Food, shelter, clothing, transportation and utilities are necessities, so they come first. After that, make sure you’re current on your debts. Once all that is out of the way, put every spare dollar you can into your emergency fund. If you do this with a sense of urgency, and limit spending to necessities, you’ll be surprised by how fast it will happen. And you’ll love the newfound sense of security.

The truth is you really need a starter

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emergency fund of $1,000 if you’re at a point in life where student loans and other debts are in the picture. That may seem like an impossible goal right now, but it should be your first priority. And a written, monthly budget will go a long way toward helping you achieve that goal.

You can do this, Jonas!— Dave -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. 6: Tortellini & Kielbasa hotdish, steamed broccoli, fruit cocktail, garlic bread.

Tues., Feb. 7: Bacon wrapped chicken, cheesy hashbrowns, peas, grapes.

Wed., Feb. 8: Pot roast, sweet potato, green beans, pineapple, roll.

Thurs., Feb. 9: BBQ rib patty, whipped potatoes, honey glazed carrots, fruit mix.

Fri., Feb. 10: Hot dog on bun, sweet potato French fries, coleslaw, orange wedges, brownie.

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. 6: Cheeseburger, potato, vegetable, dessert.

Tues., Feb. 7: Meatloaf, potato, vegetable, dessert.

Wed., Feb. 8: Sweet & sour chicken, egg roll, rice, dessert.

Thurs., Feb. 9: Pork chop, potato, vegetable, dessert.

Fri., Feb. 10: Liver & onions, potato, 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 the Hosts of the Under The Hood radio show.

Dear Motor Medics, I want to know about Cabin Air Filters.

-Dan in Larchwood, Iowa

Dear Dan,

It's good to know if your car or truck is equipped with a Cabin Air filter. A large majority of cars and trucks made in recent years have one and you need to find out if yours is equipped. A Cabin Filter in your vehicle is much like your home’s air handling system. Most of them are a paper medium and as incoming air passes through the dirt gets trapped in the filter where it can be removed with regular scheduled changing. These filters do much more than just filter the air coming into your cabin, they protect the sensors and mechanical parts of the system and that's why we started to see these in vehicles about the time that multiple sensors started appearing in the HVAC systems. So, what happens when one gets really dirty? Your airflow slows down and you won't have as much heat or A/C and the windows could fog easily. Don't be tempted to remove one and leave it out for convenience. If you do, there's a high risk of damaging the expensive parts of the system when they become contaminated with dirt. Filters are readily available and most take about 5 minutes or so to install. Average prices

range from $10.00 to $20.00 with service intervals on average of one year but some may dirty quicker depending on where you drive.

-Take care, the Motor Medics Dear Motor Medics,

I love to take care of my own car doing all the maintenance and inspections that I can and keeping it all up to date but recently I bought a used 2013 Malibu and there is no transmission dipstick. The manual says go to the dealership to have it checked. Are they for real? What were they thinking?

-Mark in Omaha, Nebraska Dear Mark,

As the operator of a repair shop as well as the hosts of the Under The Hood radio show we like to see things made easy for our customers and listeners. By the way if you can't check it easily at home, we can't check it easily at the shop. Several years back the manufacturers started to remove transmission dipsticks sighting that the transmission fluid is not an item that needs to be checked nearly as often as the engine oil or brake fluid and that it should be checked as part of a regular maintenance program done at your dealership. We agree that it is not a fluid that typically is found low on a regular basis but even at our shop to check the fluid it must be on a hoist. If there is no leakage it's not the end of the world but if you ever do develop a small leak and want to check the level before driving to the repair shop it's not something you will be able to do at home.

-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

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Upsala City • January 4, 2023

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

On roll call members present: Mayor Rollie Johnson, Council Members Wendy Rene, Lana Bartells, Alan Gunderson, and Mitch Lange. Staff present: Public Works Director Mike Tschida, and City Clerk-Treasurer Jane Popp.

Minutes: Lange moved to approve minutes from December 5, 2022, City Council Meeting, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.

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

Department Reports: Fire Department Report : Nick Johnson reported two fire calls and a lot of medical calls. Fire hydrants and sidewalks need to be cleared of snow. Two new radios are coming from the County. Four new members will need turn out gear and a grant will cover for two of them. Joint Fireboard meeting will be January 17th, 2023 at 7:00 pm at City Hall.

First Response Team: First Response Team Vice President Haus was absent so Nick Johnson reported twelve calls for December.

Maintenance Report: Tschida reported on water and sewer levels as well as the various tasks done throughout the City. Tschida replaced water heater and has been plowing a lot of snow.

City Office Report: Popp reviewed the January Calendar and reported on the projects worked on in December. The City open house was a good turn out for the weather conditions.

Planning Commission: Planning & Zoning Johnson talked about a need for more housing, town homes, storage sheds and more businesses

Unfinished Business: Park Bathrooms –hoping to have it done early Spring.

Website: Tina is still working on it and waiting for more photos and videos.

Stearns Co. Sheriff’s Office

Fire: January 31, 2023: At 11:00 p.m., the Stearns County Sheriff's Office Emergency Communications Center received the report of a structure fire at 42861 110th Avenue in Brockway Township. Tanner Nordlund, 29, of Holdingford, reported that his detached garage/shop was on fire. Stearns County Sheriff’s Office Deputies as well as the St. Stephen Fire Department, Holdingford Fire Department, and Rice Fire Department responded to the scene. The fire was extinguished by the firefighting personnel from the responding agencies. The St. Stephen Fire Department determined the source of the fire appeared to be a small, heated animal shelter that was near the building. The cause of the fire was suspected to be possibly related to the heat lamp in the shelter. No people or animals were injured in the fire.

New Business: 2023 Elected Leaders Institute: Rene moved to approve the council members that are interested in attending the Elected Leaders Institute in Alexandria to provide city leadership on March 3 & 4, 2023, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.

Temporary Liquor License – St. Mary’s: Rene moved to approve the temporary liquor license to St. Mary’s Church on February 11, 2023, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.

Temporary Liquor License – St. Mary’s: Bartells moved to approve the temporary liquor license to St. Mary’s Church on March 31, 2023, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.

Gambling Permit: Bartells moved to approve the Gambling Permit for St. Mary’s Church March 31, 2023 with no waiting period, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Pro-Tem: Rene moved to approve Lana Bartells as Mayor Pro-Tem; and as such will be an official signer of City documents, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.

Morrison County Record and Long Prairie Leader as Legal Publisher: Lange moved to approve the Morrison County Record and Long Prairie Leader as the City’s legal publishers for 2023, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.

2023 Designations and Appointments: Rene moved to approve the appointments for 2023 as presented, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.

Designating the Polling Place – Resolution 1-4-23-1: Lange moved to approve the designating polling place at 320 Walnut Ave as presented, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.

2023 Fee Schedule – Resolution 1-4-23-2: Rene moved to approve Resolution 1-4-23-4 adopting the 2023 Fee Schedule as presented with the edits, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.

Allowing Transfer of Electronic Funds –Resolution 1-4-23-3: Lange moved to approve Resolution 1-4-23-3 allowing the Transfer of Electronic Funds, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.

Allowing Handwritten and Computer-Generated Checks – Resolution 1-4-23-4: Bartells moved to approve Resolution 1-4-234 allowing Handwritten and Computer-Generated Checks, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.

Liability Coverage Waiver: Bartells moved to not waive the monetary limits on municipal tort liability established by Minnesota Statute 466.04, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.

Local Board of Appeal & Equalization: Bartells moved to approve Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 1:00 am at the Upsala City Hall as the date, time, and location for the annual Local Board of Appeal and Equalization, 2nd

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by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.

Acknowledgements: Johnson congratulated Brady Burggraff, Scott Taylor, and Joe Trettel for winning the Residential Holiday Decoration Contest this year and receiving $150, $100, and $50 in Upsala Bucks, respectively. He also congratulated Charlie Gunderson Cabinets, Buffy’s Bar & Grill and Elmdale Insurance for winning the Business Holiday Decorations Contest and receiving $150, $100, and $50 in Upsala Bucks, respectively. It was fun to see the decorations up this year!

To Crystal Benson for her years of service as city council member.

To the Friends of the Upsala Public Library for the new sign.

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

Updates/FYI: Next regular City Council Meeting will be February 6 at 7:00 p.m.

Adjourn: Bartells moved to adjourn at 8:20 p.m., 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.

Jane Popp, Clerk/Treasurer

Work Session: The council performed personnel reviews for City staff.

Burnhamville Township • December 27, 2022

The regular meeting of the Town Board of Burnhamville was held December 27, 2022 at the Burtrum Community Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Mike Berscheit. Members present include Supervisors Bruce Johnson, and Mike Berscheit; Clerk Shirley Hulinsky; Treasurer Pam Throener. Supervisor Joe Muellner was absent. Also present was Erv Herdering.

The minutes from the regular meeting of November 29, 2022 were approved on a motion by Sup. Johnson and second by Sup. Berscheit. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Sup. Berscheit to pay all bills numbered 6374 through 6385 totaling $23,953.23. Sup. Johnson seconded the motion. Motion passed.

For correspondence the township received notice from MATIT, Todd County Planning and Zoning, liquor license application, election information and notice of annual polling place resolution due.

The board was not happy with the planning and zoning After-the-Fact variance request from a land owner on Big Swan Lake. Clerk will send a letter.

Clerk received notification of insurance update. The board reviewed CLC insurance values. Sup. Berscheit made a motion to increase insurance value on the skid steer and computers. Sup. Johnson seconded the motion. Motion passed.

Sup. Berscheit made a motion to approve resolution 2022-2 stating polling place location. Sup. Johnson seconded the motion. Motion passed. Resolution is on file in clerk’s office.

Swanville Lions and Sobieski Lions will hold their annual fishing derby February 25 on Long Lake and they are requesting a one day liquor license. Sup. Johnson moved for approval and Sup. Berscheit seconded the motion. Motion passed and completed application will be forwarded on to the county.

In the road report the supervisors and tree trimmer have been doing brush cutting in preparation for winter with more needed on 321st Ave. The storm we had made the snow hard to plow. Contractor got land owner along Dogwood Loop to agree to allow us to push snow onto his field. Contractor and board members will monitor road and storm conditions.

Treasurer’s report showed a balance of $103,582.18. Berscheit motioned to approve and Sup. Johnson seconded the motion. Motion passed.

The board was advised that filing for township offices will be open January 3-17. Meeting was adjourned at 7:31 p.m. on a motion by Sup. Berscheit and a second by Sup. Johnson. Next regular meeting will be on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 7 p.m. in the Burtrum Community Center.

Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville Township Clerk

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You can't do that now...too many security cameras.

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