Grandkids playing hockey on the wild ice of Big Birch Lake. Submitted by Kay Johnson.
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Years ago, one of Ripley’s famous “Believe it or Not” cartoons pictured a plain bar of iron worth $5 and pointed out that if you forged the iron into horseshoes, it would then be worth $10.50. If you used the iron for making needles, it would then be worth $3,285. And if you turned the iron into watch springs, the value would soar to $250,000. There’s a big difference between $5 and $250,000. The difference is applied creativity.
Since January is International Creativity Month, I‘d like to tell you about one of the most creative people I know and how he uses his creativity to offer an incredible experience to children battling catastrophic illnesses.
Steve Schussler and his wife Sunhi invited me to participate in one of their extraordinary events last Fall. I will never forget it. It’s called Super Heroes with Super Kids, an IRS 501c(3) non-profit charitable foundation. What kid doesn’t like super heroes?
The Super Heroes with Super Kids Foundation partners with Wishes & More of Minnesota. Its President, Karla Blomberg, a past president of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, vets the children. Together they’ve done half a dozen of these events a year for the last four years.
In this case, the Super Kid arrived with his family and toured Schussler Creative in the Minneapolis suburb of Golden Valley, which houses Steve’s latest restaurant concept called Gizmos, Gadgets & Gears. Steve Schussler is the founder of Rainforest Café and has five themed restaurants at Walt Disney World in
Florida including T-REX, Yak & Yeti and The Boathouse. He also created the Hot Dog Hall of Fame at Universal Studios in Orlando.
As we were sitting down eating pizza, three super heroes arrived – Batman, Thor and Wonder Woman – to interact and have fun with our Super Kid and his family. After lunch and a lengthy visit with his new best friends, the Super Kid is taken to a bust of Shakespeare where he flips back his head and presses a secret button. A brick wall slides open, revealing an eye-popping Super Hero Command Center filled with 22 life-size super heroes, memorabilia, murals of Gotham City and an iconic 1994 Bruce Wayne Batmobile. The Super Kid is then ushered into a changing room where he can pick from dozens of super hero costumes in various sizes.
After all the excitement, the Super Kid is escorted to another door, and Thor tells him to press another button. When the door opens, many members of the St. Louis Park Police and Fire Departments are there to welcome him. With lights and sirens blaring from several fire engines, rescue squads and police cars, the Super Kid is driven in the Batmobile to the Park Tavern Restaurant for delicious desserts, special prizes and a super hero trophy that states “You are our Super Hero.”
The entire event is captured by an awardwinning photographer and the photos are put in a book for the family to remember their super hero day. What an unforgettable experience!
Let me tell you, that experience had a major impact on all the adults present, as well as the lucky recipient. We were in awe not only
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of Steve’s creativity but also how he combines it with his overwhelming generosity and genuine empathy. And even though he isn’t wearing a costume, I think this makes Steve a super hero too!
And in my amateur psychologist mind, I think I know what drives him.
Steve is a kid at heart! I’ve never seen Steve without a twinkle in his eye and a smile on his face. You can almost see the gears spinning in his head, observing the world around him and figuring out how to make it more amazing.
Kids tend to think that way too. Rather than dismissing ideas because they probably won’t work, they keep imagining uninhibited. Don’t tell them they can’t; tell them how to make something a reality. Don’t stifle their creativity, think about the merits of their plans. Don’t discourage them from dreaming big, let them know the sky’s the limit.
In other words, kids have this figured out. Creativity is fun. It produces so many benefits: it can make things better, it can make people happy, it can lead to bigger and more exciting ideas. Whether used for profit, for innovation, for growth, for good or for all the above, there is no downside to creativity!
Mackay’s Moral: Creativity can turn the ordinary into extraordinary.
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
• Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting at 2 p.m. at CentraCare West Campus Board Room, Long Prairie.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 9
• Elmdale Creamery Seed, Feed & Fertilizer Day from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Elmdale Community Center. See ad on page 5.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15
• Grey Eagle Senior Center Meeting at 11:30 a.m. Potluck & Bingo to follow.
• American Red Cross Melrose Community Blood Drive from 12:30-6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, Melrose.
MONDAY, JANUARY 20
• Minnesota Darkhouse & Angling Association Heartland Chapter Meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. at Pooch’s Corner Pub, Freeport.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25
• Sacred Heart School Dine & Wine Fundraiser at 4:30 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1
• Minnesota Darkhouse & Angling Association Heartland Chapter 21st Annual Banquet & Fundraiser starting at 4:30 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5
• Folk & Old-Time Music & Potluck from 1-3 p.m. at the Village View Apartments, Grey Eagle.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11
• Freeport Lions American Red Cross
Blood Drive from 12:30-6:30 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center. ALBANY SENIORS
• Meets 1st Tuesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Albany Community Center. ALBANY TOWNSHIP
• Meets the 4th Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall.
• Planning Commission meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall.
BURNHAMVILLE TOWNSHIP
• Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Burtrum City Hall.
BURTRUM CITY COUNCIL
• Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. FEET FIRST CLINIC
• Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Holdingford City Hall.
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
• Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution 1st Saturday of the Month from 10-11 a.m. at River of Live Church, Sauk Centre.
FREEPORT CITY COUNCIL
• Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.
FREEPORT SENIOR MEETING
• Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. with cards/Bingo/coffee/dessert.
GREY EAGLE CITY COUNCIL
• Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.
GREY EAGLE TOWNSHIP
• Meets the 1st Monday of the month at 8 p.m.
MELROSE TOWNSHIP
• Meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the town hall.
MELROSE VFW #7050 POST/AUX.
• Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Melrose American Legion Clubrooms.
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• Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Melrose American Legion. (Aux. Sept.-May.)
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ST. ROSA CITY COUNCIL
• Meets the 3rd Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Community Park building.
SWANVILLE CITY COUNCIL
• 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday of the month at 7 p.m.
SWANVILLE TOWNSHIP
• Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 8:30 p.m. at the Swanville Fire Hall.
UPSALA CITY COUNCIL
• Meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.
Weekend Weather
“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne
Winters Past
It’s beginning to feel a lot like winter. Evidently this winter will be more like the winters of our past. The winter we had last year made me feel uncomfortable, like there is something wrong. When I look back at the winters of my youth, I remember waist deep snow at least 5 times per winter and many nights of 20 degrees below zero. The wind had a party moving the abundant snow into our man-shoveled walking paths around the farm, which included the path to the granary, the chicken barn, the well house, the straw stack, and the pig pen. One winter there was a 7 foot deep and about 80 foot wide drift across the hog yard. The 50 pigs couldn’t get to the feeder, so Dad and I had to shovel a shoulder-wide trail for them. Dad began shoveling from the feeder side and I began shoveling from the pig barn side. The wind was still blowing and shoveling snow higher than your head made the job challenging. I had another problem. The pigs hadn’t eaten for a day and they were behind me rooting into my legs, hoping to make me work faster. It took well over an hour and our trails connected with
a small jog. The pigs were happy eating the feed we had carried down from the granary in grain sacks on our shoulders, on a path that we had shoveled.
Thinking about winters on the farm, makes me remember how we would dress. If only making trips between the farm buildings and the straw pile, we would put on another pair of pants, a warm jacket, a wool cap, gloves and the four buckles. Winter wear was long wool underwear, a pair of pants, an undershirt, a wool shirt and a pair of cotton socks under a pair of hand-knit wool socks. If you were needing more warmth and were going out fishing or woodcutting, you could put on Pa’s sheep-skin vest and a pair of felt shoes under the 4 buckles. Leather mitts over hand knit wool mittens worked pretty well. If it is well below zero and you will be standing on the lake, Pa’s long sheepskin coat kept you warm. But it was really heavy.
Would I want to go back to living like that again? No, because today our clothes manufacturers are offering less weight along with warmth. If I had to do that much snow shoveling today, I would simply tip over and I’m not ready to do that.
For feedback or story ideas, email Tom at kuehneins@gmail.com.
If you need help with Health or Life Insurance or for Senior Health Solutions Contact: Tom Kuehne 320-360-0343
U of M Cow/Calf Days Event to be held in Staples on January 21
By
Brenda Miller, University of Minnesota Extension
University of Minnesota Extension will be holding the annual Cow/Calf Days workshop in Staples on Tuesday, January 21st starting at 9:30 am at The Witches Brew Bistro & Event Center (1220 2nd Ave NE, Staples). This year is the 52nd anniversary of the event and it continues to be the leading information, technology, and research outlet for cow/calf producers in the state of Minnesota.
This year’s event will feature information on the beef checkoff, price protection for cattle markets, calf scours, cattlemen’s industry updates and a beef research update. Speakers include: Kelly Schmidt-MN Beef Council, Cali Flower-Hurley & Associates, Michelle Philibeck-Immucell Inc, Dr. Eric Mousel-U of M Extension, and representatives from the MN State Cattlemen’s Association. The corresponding tradeshow will feature vendors with new information, technology, financial opportunities, and products with a wide-array of practical uses for the operators in the cowcalf sector.
The program is directed at cow/calf producers, allied industry representatives, and to those interested in the beef cow/calf sector. A meal will be served with the program and a registration fee of $10 per person (to be paid at the door via cash or check) will include a meal,
Albany Senior Dining
Volunteers Needed! Call 320-845-4070
Mon., Jan. 6: Swedish meatballs over noodles, mixed vegetables,pineapple, bread.
Tues., Jan. 7: Vegetable soup, sandwich, fruit cocktail.
Wed., Jan. 8: Pizza casserole, peas, peaches, bread.
Thurs., Jan. 9: Country steak, whipped potatoes, gravy, broccoli, bread.
Fri., Jan. 10: BBQ pork on bun, tater tots, green beans.
Pre-registration requested to dine daily. For more info. call 320-845-4070.
proceedings book, and program materials. The program is approximately three hours long.
Please RSVP by January 7th by contacting Brenda Miller at the Todd County Extension Office at 320-533-4655, nels4220@umn.edu or register online at: z.umn.edu/StaplesCCD25
If you have any questions about the event or would like to be an event sponsor, please contact Brenda Miller at the Todd County Extension Office at 320-533-4655. For more information on more U of M Extension Beef Team events or Cow/Calf topics, please visit: www.extension.umn.edu/beef
Upcoming Freeport Blood Drive
The Freeport Lions Club is sponsoring the American Red Cross Blood Drive on February 11, 2025 at the Freeport Community Center from 12:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Give the precious gift of life. Appointments are needed. We are always in need of people with type “O” blood.
Schedule your appointment online at redcross.org or call Janet Butkowski at 320-8362837 or 320-282-2904.
From the Desk of Pastor Bruce
How many of you are list makers like I am? I make “To Do” lists in my office for church items, at home for things that need to get done there and lists for my small business that need to get done. The best thing about making a list is crossing off the item that I just finished. If I do an item that is not on my list, I will write it in and then cross it off. It gives me great pleasure to cross off things on the list. Maybe a sense of accomplishment.
Years ago, my wife Lori never made lists because she did not want to admit that she forgot things. Now, I find her lists on the table, and some are crossed off.
So, maybe a bit of a personal question today. How many of you make lists for your spiritual growth? This is more important than your personal life, but we don’t seem to put them on a list, so that we can cross it off. It is important to have these Christian “Disciplines” not just to do once but might I say regularly.
The List that I would like to present to you is a list of five things that will help your spiritual growth. Things that will give you a great foundation so when the storms of life come, you will be able to stand your ground. Here is the list; Bible Reading, Prayer, Fasting,
Worship, and Fellowship. If you are unwilling to put these on a list, then just look at Matthew 6:33-34 “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
My goal is to encourage the saints to live out their faith. My goal is not to bring guilt by saying “Your not doing enough!” But if you are like everyone else, you probably get overwhelmed with life, putting God first in your life will encourage you in every area of life, and crossing things off your list weekly is a great side benefit.
-Pastor Bruce Miller from Swanville Bible Church, 320-547-2916
Carol J. Zarns
Carol J. Zarns, 75-year-old resident of Swanville, MN passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at the St. Cloud Hospital. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Swanville with Rev. Tim Schmeisser officiating. Burial will take place at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery north of Little Falls, MN at a later date. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 PM on Friday and one hour prior to the service on Saturday all at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Swanville. Caring for Carol and her family is the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN.
Carol Jean Sawdy was born September 4, 1949, to the late Carroll and Marion (Shafer) Sawdy. She was raised in rural Swanville, MN by her Grandmother, Elfrieda Lundgren and Step-Grandfather Peter (Ed) Lundgren. She attended Swanville High School, graduating in 1967. Carol was the only child of Carroll and Marion, but had 12 half-siblings from the Milwaukee, WI area. Carol met the love of her life, Donald (Donnie) Zarns, on the school bus in elementary school; Donnie said Carol was the prettiest girl he had ever seen when she stepped on the school bus in kindergarten – her beauty hasn’t faded since. They wed on a cold December 28, 1968 – 56 years to the day of her passing. Donnie’s Navy obligations took them to Norfolk, Virginia and they ultimately settled in rural Swanville, MN, where they raised their five sons. Carol worked at Munsingwear as a sewer, St. Otto’s as a caregiver, Larson Boats in lamination, St. Camilla’s as a caregiver, with the Notermann family as a private nanny, and as a homemaker. Carol loved her family immensely and never missed an opportunity to see them. Time spent with her grandchildren was by far her favorite; ‘Nana’ was the proudest title she carried. The presence of any child brought a smile to her face, and they seemed to love her just as much. She also enjoyed gardening, camping, boat rides, morning coffee, 4-wheeling, reading, talking on the phone, dressing up for Halloween, baking, and really anything that involved her family. Carol looked forward to social events and frequent trips to Mexico with her girlfriends.
Carol is survived by her devoted husband, Donald (Donnie); sons, Troy (Jill) of Swanville, Chad (Sherry Donahue) of Little Falls, Shane (Michelle Skroch) of Randall, Josh (Sara) of Randall, and Travis (Kelsey Stavish) of Randall; grandchildren, Mitchell (Tori) Zarns, Autumn Zarns, Lilyana Zarns, Hadley Zarns and Baby Boy due in March; great-grandson, Everett Zarns; and sisters-in-law, Yvonne VanBockel, Diane (Bill) Meservey, Zita Zarns, and Bonita Zarns
She was preceded in death by her biological parents, Carroll and Marion; her “Mom” and “Daddy” Alfreida and Peter Lundgren; parentsin-law, Faye and Frederick Zarns; and her brothers-in-law, Dick Zarns, Jim Zarns, and Melvin VanBockel.
Clarence A. Wenker
Clarence A. Wenker, age 96 of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Cura Care Center of Melrose in Melrose, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, December 31 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Mitchell Bechtold officiating. Interment was in the parish cemetery with military honors by the Melrose Veterans Honor Guard.
Clarence Anthony Wenker was born April 16, 1928 in Greenwald, Minnesota to Bernard and Rose (Kortenbusch) Wenker. He graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Agriculture. Clarence served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. He was united in marriage to Mary Ann Meyer on August 23, 1958 in Meire Grove, Minnesota. Clarence began working at Melrose Implement in 1956, which he later co-owned and operated with his brother Eddie until he retired in 1993. He enjoyed fishing, traveling and playing cards, but most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Clarence was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council #1633, American Legion Post 101, and Melrose Chamber of Commerce.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Wenker of Melrose; children, John (Bonnie) Wenker of St. Cloud, Karen (Dan) Anderson of Wyoming, Janice (Terry) Jones of Falcon Heights, and Greg Wenker of Hopkins; four grandchildren, Jonathan, Benjamin, Samantha, and Jackelyn; step-grandchild, Nicole; sister, Adeline Schaefer of Burnsville; sisters-inlaw, Radie Wenker of Albany and Rita Mehr of Melrose; and many nieces and nephews.
Clarence was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Herbert (Dorothy) Wenker, Edmund (Tillie) Wenker, Raymond (Lorraine) Wenker, Adolph Wenker, and Larry Wenker; sisters, Sylvia (Henry) Schulzetenberg, Edna (Melvin) Worms, Marie (Eddie) Schneider, and Florentine (Ken) Hammer.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral and Cremation Services of Melrose.
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Marvin J. Wolbeck
Marvin J. “Marv” Wolbeck, age 68 of Grey Eagle, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Per Marvin’s request, no services will be held.
Marvin John Wolbeck was born October 1, 1956 in Melrose, Minnesota to Lawrence and Lidwina (Hiltner) Wolbeck. Marvin lived his entire life on the family farm in Grey Eagle. He worked in stone masonry where Marv would split stones to make fireplaces. He enjoyed many hobbies including ice fishing, carpentry, and working with wood. One of his many talents was making small tables and stools for the many great-nieces and nephews who he adored.
Survivors include his mother, Lidwina; siblings, Alvin (Deb) Wolbeck, Alcuin (Deb) Wolbeck, JoAnn (Wayne) Tschida, Arvin (Judy) Wolbeck, Kevin (Deb) Wolbeck, Sandra (Wayne) Skillings, Allen (Donna) Wolbeck, Arlan (Karen) Wolbeck, Loren (Karen) Wolbeck, Ernest (Michelle) Wolbeck, Agnes (Rob) Randt, and Iris (Steven) Ahrens; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Marvin was preceded in death by father, Lawrence; and an infant sister, Alice.
Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral and Cremation Services of Grey Eagle.
William J. “Bill” Zenzen
William J. “Bill” Zenzen, age 89 of Elrosa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Friday, January 3, 2025 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa with Rev. Mark Botzet officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery with military honors by the Sauk Centre United Veterans Honor Guard.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday and from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. Friday at the church. Parish prayers will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday evening at the church.
William John Zenzen was born April 30, 1935 in Dickinson, North Dakota to Richard and Clara (Dehmer) Zenzen. Bill served as Military Police in the U.S. Army from 1955 through 1957. He was united in marriage to Bernice Rooney on June 14, 1960 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Padua, Minnesota. Bill farmed south of Elrosa until his retirement in 2008. During these years, he operated the road grader and snowplow in Lake George Township for 50 years. In 1979 through 1980, Bill participated in the I-500 snowmobile races from Winnipeg, Canada to St. Paul. In 1986, he earned his pilot’s license and later owned his own plane.
He was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa where he served as an usher. He was also a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters Court 1908 and the American Legion Post 67. Bill enjoyed fishing, especially his trips to Canada, deer hunting, flying, and playing with his International tractors. In 2015, Bill and Bernice went on a trip to Alaska which they thoroughly enjoyed. Bill loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren at the cabin.
John R. Dols
John R. Dols, age 88 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, sharing happy memories, telling funny stories, and listening to John’s favorite music on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 3, 2025 at Saint Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating. Inurnment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday at the church.
John will always be remembered by family and community as a warm, joyful person who was easy to smile, enjoyed life, worked hard, and then could rest and have fun. Taking care of his family’s needs was important to him, and he was proud of his children and grandchildren and the lives they built.
John Raymond Dols was born in Sauk Centre Township, Stearns County, Minnesota on August 4, 1936, the eighth child of John and Anna (Rademacher) Dols. He grew up on a small farm near Sauk Lake with his seven brothers and two sisters. As a child, John enjoyed fishing and ice skating with his family on the lake and was a voracious fiction reader. John married Darlene Ann Kortan on August 29, 1959. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this past summer.
John attended St. Paul’s Catholic School through the 8th grade and continued to pursue his education by proudly obtaining his GED in his 50’s. He had intellectual curiosity throughout his entire life.
He married his soulmate, Darlene Ann Kortan, on August 29, 1959. They shared a deep love for each other and celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this past summer. After they were married, John and Darlene took over the small Dols family farm. In 1968, they together purchased a larger dairy farm north of Sauk Centre in Todd County, together where they raised their five children and built a successful farming business.
John and Darlene sold their farm in 2000 and built their retirement home in Sauk Centre. In retirement, John worked part-time for 22 years at Coborn’s Grocery Store, enjoying the opportunity to meet and socialize with people in the community. John and Darlene loved to travel throughout North America, especially to visit their children and grandchildren, and to spend time in the mountains and at national parks. Some of their favorites were Banff, Glacier National Park and Sedona.
John had a deep and very strong faith in Christ. He was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, where he was baptized and received all his sacraments. He was active in the Knights of Columbus and served as an usher at Mass for many years.
He both supported and had a great love of the arts, including classical music, musical theater, photography, literature, and film. He had an enviable record collection of many genres, was a regular at Main Street Theatre and at local concerts. He had a passion for world history and would devour history books and films, loving to share what he learned with family and friends.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Bernice Zenzen of Elrosa; children, Neal (Theresa) Zenzen of Elrosa, Steve (Janet) Zenzen of Sauk Centre, Jeff (Sandy) Zenzen of Padua, Linda (Joe) Buckentine of St. Cloud, and Doug (Jen) Zenzen of Avon; 19 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren with two on the way; brothers and sisters, Sister Mary Zenzen, O.S.B. of St. Cloud, Arlene (Ralph) Clement of Avon, Earl (Elaine) Zenzen of Belgrade, and Ronald Zenzen (friend, Lila) of Sartell; sister-in-law, Judy Zenzen of Red Wing; and many nieces and nephews. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gerald Zenzen; brother-in-law, Jerome “Mike” Truszinski; and sister-in-law, Mary Lou Zenzen.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral and Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.
John was active all of his life and enjoyed walking, biking, fishing, bowling, playing cards, and watching the Minnesota Vikings. Yet his ultimate passion was golf, which he took up at the age of 41 with Darlene and his children. John made many great friends golfing who he cherished dearly, and was a member of GreyStone, Lynx and Sauk Centre Country Club for over 45 years. He golfed up to five days a week until age 87 and even shot two “holes-in-one” during in his lifetime.
John is survived by his wife, Darlene Dols of Sauk Centre; his sister, Teresa Pelzer of St. Cloud; children, Nancy (Rick) Bomber of Tucson, Arizona, Deborah Dols of Tucson, Arizona, Linda (Angela Soto) Dols of Tucson, Arizona, Steven (Milly) Dols of Willmar, and Kathryn (James) Olson of Lake Park; grandchildren, Brandon, Jade, Benjamin, Allison, Kayla, Jack, and Maggie; and 13 great-grandchildren.
John was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Rosella; and brothers, Raymond, Ewald, Florian, Virgil, Germaine, Lawrence, and Leonard.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.
Rosemary
“Rosie” Rolfes, age 90 of St. Cloud, formerly of Freeport, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Talamore Senior Living in St. Cloud.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, December 27 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating and Rev. Bob Rolfes concelebrating. Interment was in the parish cemetery.
Rosemary Kerfeld was born December 8, 1934 in Millwood Township, Stearns County, Minnesota to Joseph and Bertha (Klassen) Kerfeld. She was united in marriage to Anthony “Tony” Rolfes on May 3, 1954 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in St. Rosa, Minnesota. The couple lived in St. Cloud until they bought a farm near Freeport in 1966. During that time, Rosie worked at Fingerhut in Sauk Centre and at Kraft in Melrose. In 1990, Rosie and Tony retired and moved permanently to their vacation home on Horseshoe Lake in Mission Township. During retirement, Rosie did volunteer work and babysat her grandchildren. In 2011, Rosie moved to St. Cloud and lived at St. Benedict’s Center and most recently at Talamore Senior Living.
She was a former member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport
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and Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Crosslake where she belonged to the Christian Mothers in both churches. Rosie enjoyed word finds, gardening, and vacationing with her husband and sisters.
Survivors include her children, Dan (Pam) Rolfes of St. Joseph, David “Butch” (Deb) Rolfes of Albany, Cindy (Marc) Sheldon of Rush City, Mary (Gary “Scoob”) Sunderman of St. Joseph; Kevin (Ann) Rolfes of Twin Falls, Idaho, and John (Meg) Rolfes of Bennett, Colorado; 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Kathryn (Harry) Elfering of Melrose, Jim (Kathy) Kerfeld of Sauk Centre, Sylvester “Dick” (Kerry) Kerfeld of Merrifield, Bernie Ostendorf of St. Cloud, and Ann (Mike) Hiltner of St. Cloud; and sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Kerfeld of Sartell and Dorothy “Dottie” Kerfeld of Waite Park.
Rosie was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Rolfes on May 24, 2002; parents; and granddaughter, Cassandra “Cassie” Rolfes; and brothers, Will Kerfeld and Tony Kerfeld.
THURSDAY, JANUARY
Vernon Goebel
The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Vernon Goebel, age 82 of St. Anthony, will be 11:00 AM, Monday, January 6 at the St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Anthony. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Vernon died Monday at the Melrose Hospital after suffering a heart attack. There will be a visitation from 1-5:00 PM on Sunday, January 5, and again after 10:00 AM, on Monday at the church. St. Anthony parish prayers will be at 1:00 PM Sunday.
Vernon was born on May 3, 1942, in Albany, to Norbert and Theresa (Sand) Goebel. He grew up in the St. Anthony area and entered the U.S. Army in 1959. After his honorable discharge, Vernon returned to the St. Anthony area. He married Maxine Maier on October 9, 1965, in Sauk Rapids. The couple lived on their farm near Albany. Vernon farmed with his two other brothers, Elmer and Linus, on their family farm until he retired. Vernon particularly enjoyed maintaining the equipment and fieldwork. He loved to play Five Hundred with the neighbors and he had a great sense of humor; he enjoyed telling jokes and stories. He was also a licensed Auctioneer and did several charity auctions. Vernon was a dedicated member of the St. Anthony Catholic Church. He was also a member of the St. Anthony Knights of Columbus, the St. Anthony Men’s Group, and the Albany American Legion Post 482.
Vernon is survived by his wife, Maxine, St. Anthony; his children; Keith Goebel, Albany; Verna (Mark) Adamek, Minnetonka; Mary (Tom) Wilson, Glyndon and Kevin (Elise) Goebel, Red Wing. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren: Jonathan (Rachel) Wilson, Daniel Wilson, Joseph Wilson, Allison Adamek, Matthew Adamek, Bryce Goebel, and Kaisa Goebel, and 1 great-grandchild, Kennedy Wilson. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters; Mary Ann Vos, Waite Park; Elmer (Kathy) Goebel, Albany, Linus Goebel, Albany and Janice (Don) Warner, St. Joseph.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Brenda Goebel, and his brothers, Alvin Goebel and Charlie Goebel.
Maynard James Sobania
Mass of
Christian Burial
Celebrating the life of Maynard James Sobania, age 64 of Holdingford, will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Opole. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Maynard passed away Friday, December 27, 2024, at the St. Cloud Hospital.
Maynard was born November 3, 1960, in St. Cloud to Herman and Theresa (Pyka) Sobania. He lived in the Holdingford and Opole area his whole life. Maynard married the love of his life Sharon Hellermann on June 21, 1980, in Sauk Centre at St. Paul’s Catholic Church. He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Caramel Catholic Church in Opole. Maynard attended Holdingford High School and afterward was a lifelong self-employed truck driver, Kenworth Semi was the only truck that existed to him. Together, Maynard and Shari raised two boys. He was a very caring, giving, and thoughtful guy who could be a little stubborn at times, but always was there to talk. Every day he would call to talk with his grandchildren. When not talking with them, he would be talking to friends and neighbors, for which he had many nicknames. In warmer months, he would visit his neighbors on his John Deere Gator.
Maynard is survived by his wife, Sharon; their son, Josh (Amber) Sobania, Holdingford; his grandchildren, Cheyenne, Hailey, and Trevor; his mother-in-law, Rita Hellermann; his siblings, Elaine (Jerry) Omann, Holdingford; Ione (Frank) Patrick, Rice; Sharon Popp, Pierz; Lynell (Sherry) Sobania, Holdingford; and Marlin Sobania, Holdingford.
Maynard is preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Theresa (Pyka) Sobania, and his son, Luke Thomas Sobania. He is also preceded by his father-in-law, Norbert Hellermann; and brothersin-law, Greg Feia, Jim Popp, Sylvester Majeski, and Jerry Bertram.
Christmas morning at Big Birch Lake! Submitted by Margaret Collins.
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Sudoku is one of the most popular puzzle games of all time. The goal of Sudoku is to fill a 9×9 grid with numbers so that each row, column and 3×3 section contain all of the digits between 1 and 9. As a logic puzzle, Sudoku is also an excellent brain game.
Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey
Dear Dave, Do you have any advice for sticking with your goals and New Year’s resolutions?
I always have great things in mind to shoot for in December, but then they always seem to fall by the wayside before spring.
-Rae
Dear Rae,
Believe it or not, setting goals and making them happen is easier than most people think. You just need to keep a few guidelines in mind at the beginning of the process.
The first guideline is to be specific. What do you want to achieve? And be super specific when you answer that question. Things like “eat healthier” or “read more” are too vague. Instead, try something like “cut eating out to twice a week” or “read for at least 30 minutes every night before bed.” Also, look out for any roadblocks that could keep you from reaching your goal, and make a plan to knock them out of the way.
Number two, make your goals measurable. A goal like “lose weight” has no target attached to it. But “lose 20 pounds” has a clear finish line. You can also break your goal setting into bite-size chunks. Give yourself daily, weekly and monthly steps to take. Focus on those, and when you accomplish
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one, tackle the next.
Three, set a time limit. You need a finish line, so take your goal, create a plan and break it all the way down into daily activities. Then, give yourself a deadline. You might say, “I want to lose 25 pounds by December 31, 2025.” To lose those 25 pounds by your deadline, figure out things like how many times you need to work out each week and how many calories to eat in a day.
Number four, make sure the goals are yours. Trying to achieve someone else’s goals for your life never works. Why? Because working hard is hard work. You won’t have the drive to stick with it if it’s something you aren’t not passionate about.
Finally, set your goals down in writing. Something special happens when you write down specific goals. Seeing them plainly in front of you hammers it home in a way nothing else will. There’s a reason God said, “Write the vision, and make it plain,” in Habakkuk 2:2 (KJV). Get those goals down on paper, along with all the steps it’ll take to make them happen.
And hey, don’t beat yourself up if you get a little off track, Rae. Keep your chin up and your eyes on the prize. As long as you stay focused on the end goal and keep taking steps—even small ones in the right direction—you’ll eventually turn those goals into reality!
-Dave
* Leadership and small-business expert
Dave Ramsey is the CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored eight national bestselling books, including “EntreLeadership,” and he’s a host of “The Ramsey Show” and “The EntreLeadership Podcast.”
Upsala: The Art Of Conversation News
The Art Of Conversation is opening a new show on January 10 with the dual themes of “Winter” and “Resolutions.” There is still time to enter a piece if you are an artist. Most pieces exhibited are for sale. Come and see what the talented people in our area have to offer. Get a cup of really good coffee while you are here.
Hours: Friday 2-6; Saturday 10-2; Sunday noon-2
The gallery is located at 105 S. Main St., Suite 2, in Upsala. For more information, contact Steve Weihsmann (218) 428-8010
Ask The Motor Medics®
From the Hosts of the Under The Hood radio show.
Dear Motor Medics,
I have a 2011 Ford F-150 with a 5.4 engine. The engine started losing power over a few hundred miles and then started missing on one, then two, now four cylinders. I had all of the coils replaced with the spark plugs and that did absolutely no good. The truck has 180k miles on it and has no engine noise. I have it in a shop now and they tell me that the compression is low on the entire passenger side bank one. The truck does not burn oil. Before I have the engine replaced like they said, should I look for anything else? Is it common to have low compression on the 5.4 engine?
-Patty in Boise, Idaho
Dear Patty,
We just don’t see low compression on these engines. We see oil pressure issues internally which lead to low pressure at the phasers causing them to operate incorrectly. If they see low compression on a entire bank we would look at the exhaust back pressure. You may have a failed catalytic converter on that side. Even if it does not burn oil, we have seen these catalytic converters fail with a restriction that acts this way. The exhaust back-pressure can easily be tested through the front o2 sensor hole and if found to be very high you can leave it out during compression testing. If you are lucky and it is a plugged cat you may get away with replacement of it and be back on the road. It may also have caused major damage.
-Take care, The Motor Medics
Dear Motor Medics,
What do you guys think about active fuel management. I have a Honda Ridgeline with it and a GMC Sierra and a Cadillac Escalade. Two of my previous vehicles have had issues with the AFM. Both were GM vehicles. I had to replace the cam and lifters on one and the entire engine on the other. Is there anything that can be done to prevent the failure? I have heard that you can have the system deactivated and that will fix the problem. I change the engine oil when the change light comes on and drive mostly in the city which is about every 6k miles. - Peter in Sandusky, Ohio
Dear Peter,
This problem is not new. It has been happening as long as these engines have had Active Fuel Management. You would hope that if the problem was strictly with the mechanics of the system the manufacturers would step up and make them better. While we think that they could be a little stronger, we also find that the ones that seem to fail are the ones that don’t have their oil changed more often. We suggest to all of our customers to not exceed 3 months or 3k miles for this very reason. That factory light just seems to be too long. As for deactivation they fail even when deactivated. -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.
AN AFTER-HOLIDAY POEM
‘Twas the month after Christmas, And all through the house nothing would fit me,
Not even a blouse.
The cookies I’d nibbled, the eggnog I’d taste at the holiday parties had gone to my waist.
When I got on the scales there arose such a number!
When I walked to the store (less a walk than a lumber).
I’d remember the marvelous meals I’d prepared;
The gravies and sauces and beef nicely rared,
The wine and the rum balls, the bread and the cheese
And the way I’d NEVER said, “No thank you, please.”
As I dressed myself in my husband’s old shirt
And prepared once again to do battle with dirt
I said to myself, as I only can “You can’t spend a winter disguised as a man!”
So, away with the last of the sour cream dip,
Get rid of the fruit cake, every cracker and chip
Every last bit of food that I like must be banished
‘Till all the additional ounces have vanished.
I won’t have a cookie - not even a lick.
I’ll only chew on a long celery stick.
I won’t have hot biscuits, or corn bread, or pie,
I’ll munch on a carrot and quietly cry.
I’m hungry, I’m lonesome, and life is a bore.
But isn’t that what January is for?
Unable to giggle, no longer a riot. Happy New Year to all and to all a good diet!
Tips for First-Time Budgeters
Take Control of Your Money in 2025
By Rachel Cruze
So, you’ve made a resolution to take control of your money this year—that’s amazing. A huge part of building new habits in any area of your life is just deciding you’re going to do it, so you’ve already gotten a big step out of the way. I know getting your finances in order can feel big and overwhelming, but we’re going to break it down in a way that’s simple and manageable. And one of the most important things you need as you get started on your financial journey in 2025 is . . . drumroll, please . . . a budget!
The word budget might kind of sound like a buzzkill if you’ve never done one before. If you’re on a budget, that means you can’t spend any money, right? Wrong! A budget actually gives you the freedom to spend because you’ve already decided ahead of time exactly how you’re going to use your money. Once you’ve set the boundaries, you give yourself permission to spend within those boundaries. And that means way less stress, guilt and confusion around money. What a relief.
Here are a few tips for doing a budget for the first time (and actually sticking to it).
Make It Zero-Based
A zero-based budget is one where your monthly take-home pay minus all your expenses equals zero. The point here is to give a job to every single dollar of your income. So, if you make $2,500 a month, every dollar you save or spend should add up to $2,500.
You’ll want to make your budget for the month before the month begins so you have a plan for how you’ll spend your money from day one. This is how it works:
List your monthly income. This includes your regular paychecks and any other money you plan to bring in throughout the month.
List your expenses. Think of everything you spend money on during the month. Start with giving (10% of your income), savings, the Four Walls (food, utilities, shelter and transportation) and other essentials like insurance and childcare. Then move on to other extras (like entertainment and restaurants) and month-specific expenses (like birthdays and holidays).
Subtract your total expenses from your total income. The amount remaining should be zero—if it’s not, that just means something in your budget needs a little adjusting. If you have extra money left over, put that money toward paying off debt or add it to another category in your budget. If you wind up with a negative number, find a way to cut back on some expenses or generate more income by selling stuff or taking on a side hustle until your balance equals zero.
Track your transactions. Don’t just plan out your budget and then forget about it. As you spend money throughout the month, make sure you keep track of how much you’re spending and where so you don’t overspend in any category.
And that’s it! I promise, it really is simple once you get the hang of it.
Use a Budgeting App
Speaking of simple, one of the best ways to make this whole process even simpler for yourself is to use a budgeting app. Of course, you can also use an excel spreadsheet or go old school by mapping out your budget on paper. I say sign me up for the method that involves the least amount of math. I’m a huge fan of apps like EveryDollar that do most of
the math for you and connect with your bank so you can easily track your transactions. Give Yourself Grace, and Don’t Give Up Budgeting for the first time is a big deal. Be proud of yourself and know that it usually takes people about three months to really get the hang of it and make everything run smoothly.
Once you start budgeting regularly, you’ll see where you and your family might need to make some adjustments or sacrifices in certain categories in order to hit your financial goals. But at the end of the day, you’ll feel like you got a raise—because now, you have permission to spend in a way that’s controlled, wise and guilt-free. And that makes working toward those financial goals so much easier.
* Rachel Cruze is a two-time #1 national best-selling author, financial expert and host of The Rachel Cruze Show. She has appeared on Good Morning America, TODAY Show and Live! With Kelly & Ryan, among others. Since 2010, Rachel has served at Ramsey Solutions, where she teaches people to avoid debt, save money, budget and how to win with money at any stage in life. Follow Rachel on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube or online at rachelcruze.com.
Semi Crash: December 25, 2024: At approximately 8:53 a.m., the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center received a call of an over-turned semi and trailer on Mapleview Road, just north of the T-intersection of County Road 40.
Upon arrival deputies located a 2018 Kenworth semi-truck with a tanker trailer tipped on its passenger side in the west ditch of Mapleview Road. The truck was registered to Krain Transportation out of Freeport. Approximately 55,000 pounds, or 6400 gallons of milk, were loaded in the tanker trailer, some of which were leaking out the top hatch.
Deputies identified and spoke to the driver as Joshua Kulzer, 24, of Melrose. Kulzer said he was driving southbound on Mapleview Road when the tires of the tanker trailer got too close to the shoulder of the road. The tires caught the softer portion of the shoulder and pulled the rest of the truck off the roadway and eventually over-turned. He was not injured from the crash. Albany Fire & Rescue assisted on scene.
Crash: December 30, 2024: At approximately 5:17 a.m., the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office received a crash detection from an Apple device at County Road 9 and 360th Street in Avon Township. This location is approximately 2 miles north of Avon. Dispatch received several subsequent calls of a vehicle in the ditch at the location.
Upon arrival deputies located a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica in the ditch on the east side of County Road 9, across from 360th Street which is a T-intersection. The Pacifica being driven by Margaret Lanneae Lehner, 71, of Albany, was traveling eastbound on 360th Street and slid across the intersection into the ditch. Lehner was wearing her seatbelt and was transported to the St. Cloud Hospital for her injuries. At the time of the crash, there was thick fog and icy road conditions.
The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on scene by Avon Fire/Rescue, Mayo Ambulance, and the Stearns County Highway Department.
Burnhamville Township to offer
The Township of Burnhamville is thrilled to introduce TextMyGov, a convenient and smart text messaging service! This service will enable residents to effortlessly receive important notifications and easily find specific information by texting the township.
The Township will officially launch the new text messaging system to the public on January 2, 2025. Residents may receive a text message from 91896 from the township initiating the service. You can choose to opt-out at any time by texting STOP.
If you don’t receive the initial message, you can choose to opt-in by texting the keyword “BURNHAMVILLE” to the number 91896. After sending the initial keyword, you will be asked to reply “YES” to confirm optin. Residents may receive notifications for events, meeting, dust control, etc. For specific text alerts, text one of the following keywords to the number 91896:
• Dust Control notifications: text BURNHAMVILLEDUST to 91896
• Resident specific notifications: text
BURNHAMVILLERES to 91896
• Landowner specific notifications: text
BURNHAMVILLELAND to 91896
Also, starting soon, residents will be able
to report information 24/7 by texting REPORT to Burnhamville’s TextMyGov number, 320-302-9797. The township’s use of this technology is another example of how our community enhances resident services by implementing 21st-century solutions. We’re excited about this new way of communicating with residents and look forward to sharing important city notifications. Other governmental entities across the country are utilizing this system with great success. Stay informed, stay ahead.
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Swanville Junior High Student of the Month
Swanville Public School is pleased to announce the November Junior High Student of the Month, ninth grade student Isabella Miller. She is the daughter of Jason and Melissa Miller.
Isabella enjoys shopping with her friends and playing volleyball with her sister. She states that her plans for the future may include becoming a NICU nurse but realized that plans can change so she is looking at anything that comes her way as an opportunity. Her favorite thing about school is getting to hang out with friends while getting an education from the teachers that make it fun! One thing that makes her unique is her personality and interacting with others.
She participates in volleyball and basket-
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ball; she has done so since sixth grade. Her advice to other students is “study hard and have a positive attitude toward teachers and others that are trying to help you improve with anything, whether is a subject or sports.”
Isabella works hard academically and is consistently on the A Honor Roll. She is active in her church and volunteers with assisting younger kids for events. She also volunteers during VBS and helps as she can with sporting events.
Art teacher Danielle Wallace states, “Isabella Miller is a joy to have in my classroom. She is kind, and smart, and never gives up. She is always prepared for class and completes her work on time. She is always eager to learn and participates every day. She has opened up to the possibilities that art has to offer and I see that she has been more open to exploring different aspects of art and the world around her. She continues to strive to do her best in everything that we do. She is not afraid to ask for help when she needs it nor afraid to ask for clarification on a topic or on techniques we are learning. I can’t wait to see the wonderful work she continues to create.” www.pooptruck.com
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