Hometown News January 27, 2022

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Don’t burn a bridge and then look for a lifeboat -By Harvey Mackay Once upon a time, two brothers who lived on farms separated by a creek fell into conflict. It began with a small misunderstanding and grew into a major difference and finally exploded into an exchange of bitter words followed by weeks of silence.

One morning there was a knock on the older brother’s door.

The visitor was a man with a carpenter’s toolbox. “I’m looking for a few days’ work,” he said. “Perhaps you have a couple small jobs I could help with?”

“Yes,” said the brother. “I do have a job for you. Look across the creek at that farm. It belongs to my younger brother. I want you to build me an eight-foot fence so I won’t need to see his place anymore.”

The carpenter nodded. “I think I understand the situation.”

The older brother helped the carpenter get the materials ready and then went off to town. When he returned, the carpenter had just finished his job. But there was no fence.

It was a bridge – a bridge that stretched from one side of the creek to the other. And his younger brother was walking over, his hand outstretched.

“You are quite a fellow to build this bridge after all I’ve said and done.”

The two brothers met in the middle, taking each other’s hand. Then the older brother turned to see the carpenter hoisting his toolbox onto his shoulder.

“No, wait!” the older brother called. “Stay a few days. I’ve a lot of other projects for you.”

The carpenter smiled. “No thanks. I have many more bridges to build.”

People who make a habit of burning bridges often wake up one morning wondering, “Where did everyone go?” Fortunately this

older brother now knew how to regain what he was looking for, even if he didn’t realize it at the time.

The definition of burning bridges is “the act of unpleasantly and permanently ending relations with another person or an organization. To act harshly/disgracefully upon leaving a situation to ensure that you will not be welcomed back.”

How many people have left positions at companies and said some negative things about their previous employer, only to have them come back to haunt them? It’s a small world out there. Chances are that you will encounter people you used to work for or with, so leaving on good terms can prevent ugly situations in the future.

You also run the risk of tarnishing your reputation. As I’ve said on many occasions, my father Jack always used to tell me, “You spend your whole lifetime building a good name and reputation, and one foolish act can destroy it.”

I have taken his words to heart, because there are few things more important than a good reputation. If you don't have a positive reputation, it will be difficult to be successful, because your reputation not only follows you, it also precedes you.

The world is full of people who were at the top of their game when they made a fatal mistake – due to poor judgment, arrogance or the inability to do the right thing. Reputations are destroyed, and all the money in the world can't buy them back.

Repairing a reputation is considerably more difficult than keeping a good one.

The ability to forgive the other party also goes a long way toward maintaining

bridges. Forgiveness is the key to healing all relationships. The experience of forgiving someone ultimately makes you stronger.

Perhaps the offending party doesn’t even realize the hurt they have caused, or even if they do, feel it was justified. But holding grudges is a lot of work. Getting beyond grievances is a sign of maturity and a great example for others.

The daughter of a friend gave me some advice a few months ago on how to handle forgiveness. She suggested making a list of the grudges, anger and pain that weigh you down.

Commit to releasing it once and for all. Take three deep breaths and ask for peace. Then burn the list. And smile. You’ve just lightened your load.

As F. Scott Fitzgerald said, “For every minute you remain angry, you give up 60 seconds of peace of mind.”

Bottom line, take the high road. Act like an adult. Keep your bitterness to yourself.

Be gracious. The person you took for granted today may turn out to be the person you need tomorrow. So think twice before you burn any bridges.

Mackay’s Moral: A person who burns bridges better be a damn good swimmer.

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

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

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

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

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

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“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne Summer Memories

and produced sounds of pasturing horses. The sounds were common farm sounds in those days, but if the same scene occurred today, it would cause a little snickering from the congregation.

The restroom was a two door outhouse behind the church. The most memorable story I have been told about the church outhouse included a story about my great aunt, who had a son that constantly was a disruption during the service. At wits end, his mother took him by the arm and removed him from the church and out to the outhouse. She took him by the ankles, let him down the hole and explained in a strong, frustrated voice that she was done with his misbehavior and if she had to take him out to the outhouse again, she was going to let him drop. He no longer created disturbance in church. Problem solved.

There was a double row of evergreens separating the church-yard from the parking area. Evidently the trees created a perfect nesting area for starlings, who seemed to be constantly competing for the best branch to roost on. Noisy.

The old church was organized in 1874 and continued into the 1960s. The church, horse pasture, out house and evergreens are gone. The parsonage which exists as a private home today was built in 1909. It has been upgraded and modernized and is one of the more beautiful historic homes in the area.

The cemetery is still used today.

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

When the weather outside is as cold as it has been lately, some of us find ourselves remembering older times that occurred in summery temperatures. I, in my dream, think about times that involved the trees being fully leaved.

The birds and insects creating their musical sounds in the warm southern breeze. If the dream includes the home farm, there were the sounds of the barn swallows building nests under the barn roof edge and the chirping sounds of the swallows going in and out of the barn door to supply their in barn nest babies food service. There was also the constant chirping of the sparrows, waiting to throw the eggs out of a swallow nest and fill it with chicken feathers to cushion their own new home. The sounds of the bantam hens directing their chicks to the cow pies that were attracting the best bug supply. The sound of the rooster on the corner post telling the barnyard that he was the greatest. The sound of a single robin singing in the elm tree either being totally happy, or maybe doing his job of singing to the rest of the robins searching the lawn for worms. The occasional loud scratchy sound from the laying hens caused by their solution to a territorial dispute.

Noisy, but relaxing for the guy sitting on the porch steps, along with the occasional puppy nose poke to get attention.

A memory of the old country church moves in. A rather small church with white painted siding and a wood shingle roof. No drapes or shades that allow the sun to shine directly on the pews on the south side of the church. This side of the church was occupied by the church ladies with their hats firmly pinned to the rolls of their braided hair. Seated in the pews on the north side of the church, directly in front of the sermon pulpit, was the men's side. They had no head covering and were typically clothed in wool suits. As you can see, everyone in the summertime church was somewhat uncomfortable due to the heat.

There was a horse pasture about 15 feet north of the church. The regular residents were Zip and Dazzle, my Grandfather's team. They were occasionally curious about the people gathering in the building. They sometimes commented to each other in horse language

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From the Desk of Pastor Bruce

Is life fair? Are people fair? Are your parents fair? How about this one, IS GOD FAIR? I have worked with children all of my life. And in most children’s ministries there are games or some other sort of contest. Inevitably you will hear the words, “Hey, that’s not fair!”

In other words, someone out did me and I don’t like that… Most of the time people are out to get as much out of the situation as they can. In many situations they will cheat or deceive to get the advantage. This happens with children and adults.

I think you all would agree with me that the definition of fair is getting what we deserve.

I work hard, I deserve a raise. Or I do my homework and study for the test, I deserve an A. But listen to what God’s Word says in Romans, 3:23 “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” Ok, so we all have sinned, but I am a pretty good person, in fact I am better than most.

So, according to my standard, if God were fair, He would welcome me to Heaven with open arms. Look at Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Pastor Bruce you don’t understand, this verse is for really bad people.

Listen very carefully now, your eternal destiny may depend on it. James 2:10 says “For whoev-

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er keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.”

So, a “fair” God would condemn you to death, even though you broke only one part of the law. Stealing a pen that you know is someone else’s, or lying, or looking at another person with lust… is all sin and is considered punishable by death. Friends, we have a fair God but we also have a gracious and loving God. He wants us to all spend eternity with Him, but we need to come to Him on His terms. We come to Him in confession of sins, and then repentance (which means, turning from our life of sin.)

Romans 10:9-10 says “If you declare with your mouth, Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him for the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.”

Is God fair, Yes! But He is also gracious.

Amen.

-Pastor Bruce Miller from Swanville Bible Church

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Clarence A. Fischer

Obituaries

Evelyn R. Ukkelberg

Evelyn R. Ukkelberg, age 86 of Sauk Centre, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Sauk Centre Care Hospital.

She was born Evelyn Karasch on August 30, 1935 to John and Francis (Kochimba) Karasch. Evelyn was the seventh of nine children. After the sudden passing of her father, her mother married Henry Jennissen in 1946.

Evelyn attended St Paul’s School in Sauk Centre. Evelyn loved to garden and can vegetables.

Because of her failing eyesight, she enjoyed vivid colors in clothing, flowers, and jewelry.

She is survived by her sister Delphine Kostreba and her brother Ray Karasch. Also surviving are step sisters Irene (Jennissen) Haskamp, Virginia (Jennissen) Jimenez and Alice (Jennissen) Sterling; and sisters-in-law Jeanie Shepard, Geneva Karasch, and Donna Jennissen.

Also survived by brother-in-law Norman Sterling.

Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband Oscar Ukkelberg; her parents; stepfather Henry Jennissen; brothers Al, Valentine, Daniel, Ervin and Melvin Karasch; sister Regina (Karasch) Grutsch; step brother John Jennissen; sisters-inlaw Bernice Karasch, Marlene Karasch, and Carol Karasch, and Norma Karasch; and brother-in-law Robert Grutsch,Ted Kostreba, Othmar Haskamp, Joe Jimenez.

A memorial service was held Saturday, January 22 at the Iten Funeral home in Browerville.

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Clarence A. Fischer, age 82 of Albany, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at his home in Albany, Minnesota from an aortic aneurysm.

A celebration of life was held Monday, January 24 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Albany with Pastor Anthony Christoffels and Pastor Don McKee officiating. Interment was at Our Savior's Lutheran Cemetery in Albany.

Clarence Alfred Fischer was born on January 29, 1939, to Leo and Lillian (Rushmeyer) Fischer.

He was united in marriage to Judy Sohr on August 5, 1961. Clarence worked at Landy Packing for 23 years, Kraft in Melrose for 17 years, and Central Livestock for 10 years. Clarence was honorably discharged from the Army in 1964.

Faith was an important part of Clarence’s daily life. He was in the choir for over 60 years, and actively supported his church throughout his life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and sports. He also enjoyed playing cards and conversing with others at the Senior Center.

Clarence will be missed by his beloved wife Judy; daughters, Lalonne (Bernie) Roering, Lisa (Jim) Groetsch, and Michelle (Ryan) Boundy; grandchildren, Dustin, Megan Stacy, Rebecca, Rachel, Mason, and Ma’Lena; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Others that have gone before him: parents; brother, Ervin Fischer; and granddaughter, Amber Elberling.

Serving as casket bearers were Gary Bloch, Jim Kurtz, Dustin Elberling, Roman Richter, Donald Fischer, and Paul Rushmeyer.

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

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Rosalie Catherine Frie

R o s a l i e Catherine Frie, age 88 of Melrose, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday, January 17, 2022 at her home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, January 24 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating.

Inurnment will be held in the parish cemetery at a later date.

Rosalie Catherine Schlicht was born November 29, 1933 at home in Melrose, Minnesota to Urban and Rose (Eiler) Schlicht.

She was the third of seven children, and she and her siblings are a tight knit group to this day.

Her childhood was spent in Melrose where she graduated from Melrose High School. After high school, Rosalie attended Vocational Practical nurse’s training at the Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis and worked as an LPN in Melrose, Sauk Centre and Browerville Hopsitals throughout her life. She was a natural caregiver.

Rosaile was united in marriage to Donald Frie on May 30, 1955 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Melrose. They lived in Belview, MN for one year and moved to Browerville where they lived and raised their family of four. In 1990, they retired and moved back to their hometown of Melrose.

Throughout her life, Rosalie has been actively serving others. She enjoyed civic responsibilities and contributing to the Melrose community in many ways; for example, as a member of the Schanhaar-Otte VFW Post 7050 Auxiliary, and serving as secretary for her home owners association. She was also a devoted member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church where she sang in the church choir, washed the holy laundry, and contributed her time and talents in many other ways.

Rosalie was a fun loving and active woman.

She was gifted with the needle - actually many kinds of needles. She loved to knit, quilt, crochet, sew, embroider, and in her 80s she took up hardanger. She had a green thumb and loved indoor and outdoor gardening. Her creativity showed up in everything she did: from refinishing furniture to making the best jams and jellies around. She was adventurous and loved to travel. Rosalie loved playing cards, especially Bridge, and her very favorite hobby was working the slots at any casino she could get to. Just a few weeks before she passed away, she spent her 88th birthday winning a few more dollars than she spent. Most of all Rosalie loved her family and was always a gracious hostess, willing to give to all who entered her home. She will be dearly missed.

Survivors include her children, Peter Frie (Wendy) of Byron, Patti Mattos (David) of Savage, Margaret Hughes of Austin, Texas, and Paul Frie (Danielle) of Surprise, Arizona; seven grandchildren, Chelsea Mattos (Kenton Visser), Becca Frie, Graham Frie, Elizabeth Mattos, Tiernan Fredette, Sophie Hughes, and Elsa Hughes; brothers and sisters, Ann Marie Danzl, Gail Schlicht, Ellie (Lyle) Olmscheid, Charles Schlicht, and Michael (Julie) Schlicht.

Rosalie was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Frie on December 8, 2004; son, Michael Frie in 1961; parents, Rose and Urb Schlicht; and sister, Karen Hoppe.

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

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Jean Marie Becker

Jean Marie Becker, age 78, of Grey Eagle MN, passed away peacefully on January 11th 2022, at St. Cloud Hospital.

Jean was born February 19th, 1943 in Madison, MN, to John & Caroline (Young) Petersen. She was united in marriage to James (Jim) Becker Sr. on May 2nd, 1964, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Long Prairie, MN. She worked at the University Hospital in Minneapolis from 1961 to 1964. She drove school bus for Isensee Bus Service from 1975 to 2010, she then drove school bus for Aksamit Bus Service from 2010 to 2017 both in Long Prairie, MN. She farmed with her husband Jim on the Becker Family Dairy Farm from 1964 to 2000, when they both decided to sell the cows.

She liked to sew with her sewing machines whether it be making homemade clothes from patterns or patching clothes when needed. She liked to read books, put puzzles together. What brought her the most joy was her grandchildren & great grandchildren.

Survivors include her children: John Becker of Grey Eagle, James Jr. (Wendy) Becker of Grey Eagle, Sherrie (Jeremy) Hartigan of Sauk Centre; 7 grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren.

Jean was preceded in death by her husband James (Jim) Becker Sr., son Dale Becker, parents, father & mother-in-law, brother Dean, sister Carroll, brother-in-laws Myron Kottschade and Edwin Klinschmidt, and Step-Father Kenneth Larson.

Suzanne Marie Bacon

Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m.

Monday, January 31, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids for Suzanne “Sue” Bacon, age 72, who passed away Friday at her home. Pastor David Hinz will officiate and burial will be at 2:30 p.m. at Moses Dane Cemetery in Burtrum. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m.

Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church and one hour prior to the services also at the church. The service will be live streamed.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids.

Sue was born January 7, 1950 in Little Falls to Rex & Martha (Kuehne) Lambrecht. She graduated from Swanville High School in 1968 and from Alexandria Tech College with an Administrative Assistant Degree. Sue married Dennis Bacon on June 14, 1969 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Swanville. They lived in Morris from 1971-1974, Long Prairie from 1974-2015, and Sauk Rapids since November 2015. She was a homemaker and was active with the JC’s and Trinity Lutheran Church in Long Prairie. Sue worked as a Para at Long Prairie Public Schools for 20 years and helped with the Trinity Parochial School in Long Prairie.

After moving to Sauk Rapids, she remained active in volunteering with Prince of Peace Lutheran School in St. Cloud. Sue loved to play cards, travel, scrapbook, color, and spend time with friends and family. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her kids and grandkids.

Survivors include her loving husband of 52 years, Dennis; son and daughters, Brad (Renee) Bacon of Cold Spring, Becky (Chris) Oliver of Blaine, and Bobbi (Joel) Trisko of Rice; grandchildren, Chandler Bacon (fiancé, Amanda), Ciera Bacon, Marcus Oliver, Brandon Trisko, Annabella Trisko, Marissa Oliver, McKenzie Trisko, and Hannah Trisko; brothers, Butch (Linda) Lambrecht of Silverdale, WA and Dale (Jeanette) Lambrecht of Burtrum; sister-in-law, Della Lambrecht of Barrow, AK; and many nieces and nephews. Sue was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Clayton.

Memorials are preferred to Prince of Peace Lutheran School.

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Birth Announcements

Ruby Joy Welle

Mike and Mandy Welle of Freeport are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Ruby Joy Welle, born on Monday, January 17, 2022 at 7:33a.m. at CentraCare Health-Melrose.

Ruby weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 20 inches long.

Her big brothers are Jack 14 years old, Alex 11 years old, and Sam 9 years old; big sisters are Hannah 16 years old, and Lucy 7 years old, all at home.

Grandparents are Jeanette Welle of Albany, and Leon and Janice Achmann of Avon. Great-grandparents are Wilbert and Donna Poepping of Avon.

Haddie Jo Weber

Samantha Dockendorf and Spencer Weber of Melrose are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Haddie Jo Weber, born on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 6:45 a.m. at CentraCare Health-Melrose.

Haddie weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 22 inches long.

She has a big brother Colt, at home.

Grandparents are John and Kristy Dockendorf of Melrose, Dan Weber of Melrose, and Rhonda Weber of St. Cloud. Great-grandparents are Kevin and Ann Viere of Melrose, Rita Mehr of Greenwald, and Carlyn Ellering of Melrose.

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Benefit Breakfast for Brian Lange Family

A Benefit Breakfast for the Brian Lange Family and Silent Auction will be held Sunday, February 6 from 9:00 a.m. to noon with a free will offering.

The Breakfast and Silent Auction will take place at the Upsala Rec Building, located at 320 Walnut Ave., Upsala, and will include pancakes, eggs and sausage.

Brian passed away from covid on December 11, 2021. Brian served the Upsala area on the City Council, Volunteer Fire Department, First Response, and in many roles at St. Mary’s Church. He leaves behind his wife, Beth; daughters, Jessi and Brianna; and granddaughter, Arya.

If you would like to donate money, please contact Stearns Bank Upsala at 320-573-2111. If you would like to donate to the Silent Auction, or help the day of, please contact the Upsala City Office at 320573-4950 or Lana at (320) 249-3781.

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17. $100 Visa Gift Card - Central MN Credit Union, Grey Eagle 18. $100 Visa Gift Card - Central MN Credit Union, Grey Eagle 19. $100 Cash - First State Bank of Swanville 20. $100 Gift Card - Loven’s Service 21. $100 Shopping Spree - Bob & Fran’s Grocery 22. $100 Cash - Badger Creek Farm 23. $100 Cash - Cans R Us 24. $100 Cash - Maciej Construction 25. $100 Cash - Riverside Meats 26. $100 Cash - Swanville Redi-Mix 27. $100 Gift Card - Kamp’s Korner 28. $100 in Trade - Polish Palace 29. $100 Cash - JH Lighting Services, 612-590-7190 30. $100 Cash - Happy Hoarders Storage 31. $100 Cash - 1st Avenue Auto Repair 32. $100 Cash - Scottie’s Log Bar

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The Upsala 5th grade girls beat Holdingford, Osakis, and Pine City to win 1st place in the Upsala Tournament on January 22. Team members include: (front from left) Emily Ripplinger and Erica Johnson; (middle) Jackie Ainali, Emmalyn Harren, Lainey Tschida, Suzette Guthrie; (back) Madison Goebel, Brooklynn Schmidt, and Bella Warga. Coaches are Sam Warga and Nathan and Laura Ripplinger.

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All fish entered must be brought to judges stand immediately. Only live and unfrozen fish are eligible.

All holes provided. No power augers in fishing area. Entrant is to maintain holes.

Must have a current Minnesota fishing license and abide by state laws.

Coolers or large containers are not allowed.

No fish houses or vehicles allowed inside of fishing area. All personal articles will be subject to search for illegal fish.

Parking will be provided. Security will be provided.

Decisions of judges will be binding and final.

All ticket sales are final. No refunds.

All prizes are guaranteed.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Tickets must be purchased from Club Members or their authorized ticket vendors.

This is a non-profit contest. Profits will be used for charitable needs in Morrison County and Todd County.

All winners are responsible for their own taxes.

Failure to comply with these rules may lead to a contestants disqualification and cancellation of participation in this contest.

Site of contest will be on Long Lake. Hours will be from noon to 3:00 p.m.

Live bait will be available on the ice.

Always be weary of ice conditions. We are not liable for any injury or loss of life or property.

Any alcoholic beverages won have to be claimed by persons of legal age.

Restroom facilities will be available on the lake.

Participants must act and behave in an orderly manner and be responsible for their actions. No debris is to be left in your fishing area after the contest!

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Sudoku

Word Search Answers from Jan. 20

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.

Five Questions to Ask Yourself Before Committing Your Time

By Christy Wright “Yes” and “no” are two simple words, but they carry a ton of weight. We live in a fast-paced world where we make hundreds of decisions every day about how to spend our time. And since time is our most precious resource, we should all be careful about how often we say yes.

Easier said than done, right? I want to give you five questions to ask yourself before making a time commitment so you can create a sense of balance in your life.

Can I do it?

This is the first and most obvious question—but isn’t it surprising how we overcommit ourselves and try to do 47 things at once? Be realistic. If you aren’t available, say so up front. If you are available, move on to the next four questions.

Is this a priority for me right now?

Even if you are available, you need to consider if this opportunity is a priority for you in your current season of life. Is it important to you? Do you actually care about it? If not, don’t give it space on your calendar.

What will I not be able to do if I do this?

We rarely, if ever, ask this question. But every decision comes at a cost. For everything you say yes to, you have to say no to a lot of other things. If you say yes to coaching your

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child’s soccer team, it means you won’t be able to sit on the sidelines and just watch and cheer. Calculate the time and energy cost and be realistic about whether or not you want to go for it.

How will this affect my family?

My default answer is to always say yes to new opportunities. But I learned early on in my marriage that this isn’t how my husband operates. It took me some time to understand how my decisions impact him—and not only him but our three kids as well.

Whether you’re single, married, with kids or without, think through how this decision will impact your closest relationships. Will you see less of your friends? Will your kids have to come with you to this new event or do you need to find a babysitter? I encourage you to communicate clearly with your spouse before making big time commitments.

Will I want to do it then?

So many things sound like a fantastic idea in the moment. Hosting the PTA at my house on Sunday nights? Sure! Attending a conference the weekend before Thanksgiving?

Absolutely!

Don’t ask yourself if you want to do it right now — ask yourself if you’ll want to do it then. Will you really want to have people in your house every Sunday night? Is it a good idea to be out of town the weekend before you’re hosting family for the holidays?

Framing it this way helps you avoid making decisions you’ll eventually regret.

I hope these five questions help you be more intentional with your time. I can guarantee making wise decisions will allow you to feel balanced and confident. After all, you only have this one precious life. You get to decide how to live it!

Christy Wright is a #1 national bestselling author, personal development expert, and host of The Christy Wright Show. Her new book, Take Back Your Time: The Guilt-Free Guide to Life Balance, was released September 14, 2021. Christy’s been featured on Today Show and Fox News, and in Entrepreneur and Woman’s Day Magazines. Since 2009, Christy has served at Ramsey Solutions, where she teaches on personal development, business, and faith. Follow Christy on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube or online at christywright.com.

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When driven until the engine is fully warmed up the temperature gauge will move to the red line but then drops back to almost the cold mark and continues this cycle as long as I drive. This has been going on for several months and I also noticed that on one cool morning when I used my heater the temperature of the air coming from the vent changed from hot to cold when the gauge started to cycle. The funny thing was that the temp went cold when the gauge was hot and then warmed up again when the gauge moved towards cold.

What could be going on with my car?

-Beverly in Lincoln, Nebraska Dear Beverly, The description you provided is very good and unfortunately the first thing that comes to mind is a head gasket failure. When a head gasket fails it can allow the heated combustion gases from the cylinder to pass into the cooling passages. When this happens the coolant no longer can cool the engine due to the disruption of the coolant flow and the gauge moves towards hot. At the same time the coolant flow to the heater is disrupted and the air from the vents will cool down. Checking for a head gasket failure is done by testing the air in the cooling system for combustion gases. If gas is present it indicates a failure in the system.

-Take care, the Motor Medics Dear Motor Medics, I have faithfully serviced my Toyota since the day it was new in 2001. I have taken it in for every factory recommended service listed under the severe service category in the owner’s manual. I have had very few failures in the first 150,000 miles. I say first because I plan to drive it another 150,000 before trading it off and I may even keep it longer if she holds together. The manual stops at about 120,000 but I have seen the pattern and can just repeat I suppose. Being that it is aging are there things not in the manual that I should consider to preserve the life of the truck?

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ning. In addition to the manufacturer recommended services, you can ask your shop what they recommend. Often a fuel system cleaning can do wonders for an aging vehicle that is starting to lose fuel mileage due to the lost efficiency caused by a dirty fuel system. Also at this age brake fluid and power steering fluid will start to break down or become acidic which can wear parts prematurely. Changing these fluids often will extend the life of the systems and save you money on repairs over the long term. A good relationship with an experienced shop is the best way to find out what areas of your vehicle can benefit from a little added attention to maintenance.

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Mon., Jan. 31: Sloppy joe on bun, seasoned potato sticks, corn, dessert.

Tues., Feb. 1: Beef stroganoff, egg noodles, green beans, lettuce salad, dessert.

Wed., Feb. 2: BBQ rib patty, O'Brien potatoes, broccoli Normandy, dessert.

Thurs., Feb. 3: Country fried chicken, whipped potatoes, gravy, mixed vegetables, dessert.

Fri., Feb. 4: Breaded shrimp, baked potato, creamed peas, dessert.

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BREAKFAST: Tues.-Fri. 7-10 a.m.: Walk in & dine. Take out available, call ahead.

Mon., Jan. 31: Tater tot hotdish, dinner salad, dessert.

Tues., Feb. 1: Ham & scalloped potatoes, vegetable, dessert.

Wed., Feb. 2: Taco casserole, chips, salsa, dessert.

Thurs., Feb. 3: Spaghetti, dinner salad, garlic bread, dessert.

Fri., Feb. 4: Cheeseburger, tater tots, coleslaw, dessert.

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Local Municipality Minutes Email Minutes to htnews@meltel.net

Burtrum City • January 3, 2022 The Burtrum City Council meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. on Monday, January 3, 2022 by Mayor Ron Strassburg.

In attendance was Ron Strassburg, Sharon Erickson, Sara Macho, Mitchell Bruggenthies, Chad Landowski and Laura Horvath.

Minutes from the December 6, 2021 meeting were read and approved by a motion made

by Mitchell Bruggenthies and seconded by Sara Macho, upon vote motion was carried and minutes were accepted.

Next the finance report was read and approved; and the city discussed current bills/in-

voices and a motion made by Chad Landowski and seconded by Sara Macho, finance report was accepted, and bills paid.

New Business: City discussed taxes with patrons.

Old Business: No topics to discuss.

Since no further topics needed to be addressed the meeting was adjourned with a motion made by Sara Macho and seconded by Chad Landowski, upon vote motion carried and meeting was adjourned.

Our next meeting will be held on February 7, 2021 These are unapproved minutes.

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Kresha applauds local broadband grant, encourages new broadband expansion With support from Representative Ron Kresha, R-Little Falls, local company Sytek was awarded a MN Border to Border Broadband Grant in 2020 and has since plowed 100 miles of fiber, extending service to 300 additional homes.

“I am thrilled to hear that Sytek is working hard with the resources available to provide broadband service to hundreds of additional homes in our community,” said Kresha. “I look forward to supporting their

Letter to Editor

Dear Neighbors, What Christian values are we sacrificing as a result of our divided America and divided Communities? What can we do about it? Can we consider loving our neighbor as ourselves, loving our enemies, truth and honesty? How about compassion, thankfulness, generosity, respect, peace and service?

Our lives and relationships would be richer and happier. What steps can we take to honor these values in our lives today? Even if we are not followers of the Christian faith, these values would lead us all to live happier and richer lives.

Sadly, we know that the very wealthy in America don’t want to share. The wealthiest 1% are pouring billions of dollars into political campaigns and, through these politicians, are making our lives more difficult.

American Capitalism has become a tool of

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Caleb Thompson of Avon, is among the students named to Emerson College’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2021 semester. The requirement to make Dean’s List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher for that semester.

Thompson is majoring in Media Arts Production and is a member of the Class of 2022.

Carthage College has named Justin Girodat from Avon to its dean's list for academic excellence during the fall 2021 semester.

Dean's list honors are accorded to Carthage students who achieve a minimum 3.5 grade-point average while carrying at least 14 credit hours during a semester.

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bid for additional grants to extend service to more rural homes in the future, and I appreciate them for doing hard work to ensure Central Minnesota residents have the resources they need to support local students, employees, and businesses.”

Sytek will be seeking an additional grant from the Reconnect Broadband program, which would allow them to serve up to 1000 more homes in rural Minnesota.

the rich, by the rich, and for the rich. The wealthy are also spending billions to divide us and convince us that many Americans are just lazy and don’t deserve or want a decent lifestyle. Not true. These wealthy business owners would be nothing without the workers that they exploit. As an example, consider that members of the Walton family who own Walmart are among the richest billionaires in America. Many of their employees live in poverty without adequate health insurance, requiring taxpayer public assistance just to get by. If they develop a serious illness they risk losing all they have worked for due to excessive medical costs. Let’s speak up and require that our legislators hold the wealthy accountable through good regulations, paying living wages and their fair share of taxes. Isn’t it our Christian duty to speak up for those who are exploited? Be alert. The rich and their political allies will push back with lies and blame. Let us hold true to our Christian values.

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Pizzas • Cold Spring Bakery Schaefer’s Meats • T-Shirts Leanin’ Tree Gift Cards

320-285-2383 • Grey Eagle

Tom Kuehne Insurance Solving your insurance problems!

• Senior Health Solutions • Health Insurance • Life Insurance & Annuities 201 Degraff • PO Box 186, Swanville, MN

320-360-0343 • tom@swanvilleinsurance.com

ACCEPTING VENISON TRIMMINGS FOR SAUSAGE

Local Library Events

Albany Library • 320-845-4843 Take and Make Valentine Crafts: Feb. 7-Feb. 12. Come in any time for make and take crafts, for all ages. Supplies provided by the Albany Friends of the Library.

Preschool Storytime: Wednesday, Feb. 9: 10:30-11:15 a.m. Join us for preschool story time! We will have lots of fun with stories, songs and a special craft. Pre-registration is suggested. Bring a friend. For ages 2-6. Limit 20.

Long Prairie Library • 320-732-2332 Take N Make Craft Packets for Children: Stop into the library for a pre-packed kit to make a craft project at home. Books matching the theme of the craft will be on display at the library, so be sure to check out some books. You can use your imagination to use your craft to tell the story. Themes and crafts will rotate on a routine basis. While supplies last.

Melrose Library • 320-256-3885 Take and Make Valentine Crafts: Feb. 7-Feb. 12: Come in any time for make and take crafts, for all ages. Supplies provided by the Melrose Friends of the Library.

Sauk Centre Library • 320-352-3016 Cards and Crafts for teens and adults: Tuesday, Feb. 8-Saturday, Feb. 12: Put your own unique stamp on valentines cards and other crafts. For tweens, teens, and adults - ages 8 and up. While supplies last.

Bird Watching Online Storytime: Thursday, Feb. 10: 6:00-6:45 p.m. Join Miss Jennifer for a special online storytime about birds.

We will read a story, make a craft, sing a song and dance/move, and learn about the letter “B” for birds. Our storytimes teach listening comprehension, letter recognition, and vocabulary.

Enjoy time with your child while building a foundation for reading success while having fun! Sign up online and pick up your storytime kit from the library. Zoom information provided in the packet. For ages 3 to 8 and their families.

Registration required.

Swanville Library • 320-547-2346 Bring Your Device and Your Questions: Saturday, Feb. 5: 10:00-12:00 p.m. Library staff have set aside specific time to answer patron’s basic technology questions on their personal devices. Patrons should bring in their device and staff will work directly with them. This is a walk in event on a first come first served basis.

For all ages.

Upsala Library • 320-412-2048 Cards and Crafts for teens and adults: Tuesday, Feb. 8-Saturday, Feb. 12: Put your own unique stamp on valentines cards and other crafts. For tweens, teens, and adults - ages 8 and

PRAIRIE WOODS LAUNDRY OPEN 24/7

Stearns Co. Sheriff’s Office

3 Fraud Calls: January 20, 2022: Around 12:20 p.m. a caller reported that they had been contacted by a representative of Publisher’s Clearing House and had won $2 million. The caller reported that they had been told that in order to process and claim their prize, they needed to send in a check.

They did, for $1,500, and then realized it was probably a scam. Deputy Orvis worked with victim and the bank to see if the check had been cashed yet.

Deputy Orvis took a similar call shortly before 3:00 p.m. The caller in that attempted scam was a much bigger “winner”. They were told that they had won $17 million. The were also asked to send money to “claim” the prize. Deputy Orvis confirmed for them that it was a scam. Fortunately, they had not sent any money.

In between these two fraud calls, Deputy Ethan Schwinghammer responded to a much more involved scam in Sauk Centre Township. A local business reported that they had completed a sale on a golf cart and realized that they had been defrauded.

A male had arranged for the purchase of a 2022 gas powered golf cart for $15,644.56.

He then arranged for a second male to pick up the golf cart. The second male arrived in a U-Haul truck and presented an out-of-state ID. After realizing there were some issues, they called our office. Deputy Schwinghammer contacted the male, whose ID and credit card had been used, and he said they had been reported stolen. Deputy Schwinghammer will continue to work the case to see if he can track down and identify the golf cart thieves. If you know anything about the golf cart, please call our office at 320-259-3702.

BLENKERS ROOFING, LLC Gutters • Soffits Fascia • Siding

Melrose • 320-256-5400

613 1st St. S. Long Prairie, MN

DK’S Tree & Landscaping, LLC.

RJ's Country Store

Trim & Remove Trees, 55 ft. Boom, Brush Removal, Stump Grinding & Removal,Hedge Trimming, Firewood Available Including Delivery, Residential Landscaping & Bobcat Work

28916 County Rd. 17 - St. Rosa

320-836-2583

up. While supplies last.

Bird Watching Online Storytime: Thursday, Feb. 10: 6:00-6:45 p.m. Join Miss Jennifer for a special online storytime about birds. We will read a story, make a craft, sing a song and dance/move, and learn about the letter “B” for birds. Our storytimes teach listening comprehension, letter recognition, and vocabulary. Enjoy time with your child while building a foundation for reading success while having fun!

Sign up online and pick up your storytime kit from the library. Zoom information provided in the packet. For ages 3 to 8 and their families.

Registration required.

Gas/Diesel/Premium • Propane Exchange Groceries • Pep's Pork • Schaefer's Market Harry's Pizza • Bait • ATM

320-630-0670 - David Kuhl Free Estimates, Fully Insured Swanville • www.dkstree.com

Accept VISA, Discover or Master Card

Seniors Want To Stay In Their Own Homes!

Join The TEAM That Helps Them Do It!

Alternative Senior Care is hiring immediately for compassionate people to work one to one with clients in their homes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Page 8 • Hometown News •Thursday, January 27, 2022

Winter

Saturday, January 29 thru Sunday, February 6

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WANTED: 6x6 permanent fish house reasonably priced. Call 320-267-5632. RB-tfn FOR SALE: Toro snowblower CCR2450, 5HP, $250. Call 320-285-5595.

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HUMOR IDEAL IDEAS ITSELF JEANS LUGGAGE MINED MOLDS NEEDS NEWER OFTEN PAPERS PEELS RELATIONSHIP RULER SANDS SEWING SHOTS SPREAD STRAIGHTENED SWINGING THESE THEY’D THREW TOWNS WEEDS WIPED WRONG

A Success Funny

There once was a rich man who was near death. He was very grieved because he had worked so hard for his money and he wanted to be able to take it with him to heaven. So he began to pray that he might be able to take some of his wealth with him.

An angel hears his plea and appears to him, "Sorry, but you can't take your wealth with you."

The man implores the angel to speak to God to see if He might bend the rules.

The man continues to pray that his wealth could follow him. The angel reappears and informs the man that God has decided to allow him to take one suitcase with him. Overjoyed, the man gathers his largest suitcase and fills it with pure gold bars and places it beside his bed.

Soon afterward the man dies and shows up

at the Gates of Heaven to greet St. Peter. Seeing the suitcase Peter says, "Hold on, you can't bring that in here!"

But the man explains to him that he has permission and asks him to verify his story with the Lord. Sure enough,. Peter checks and comes back saying, "You're right. You are allowed one carry-on bag, but I'm supposed to check its contents before letting it through."

Peter opens the suitcase to inspect the worldly items that the man found too precious to leave behind and exclaims, "You brought pavement?!?!"

Todays Thought

You can tell whether a man is clever by his answers. You can tell whether a man is wise by his questions.

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