Hometown News January 4, 2024

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If seeing is believing, visualizing is achieving -By Harvey Mackay A tourist visiting Italy came upon a construction site and asked three stone masons what they were doing?

“I am cutting the stone,” answered the first.

“I am cutting stone for 1,000 lire a day,” the second said.

“I am helping to build a cathedral,” said the third.

A pile of rocks ceases to be a pile of rocks when somebody contemplates it with a cathedral in mind. Such is the power of visualization.

A vision without a task is a dream. A task without a vision is drudgery. But the two together are the hope of the world.

The ability to visualize is a common trait among all successful athletes, entrepreneurs, business leaders and celebrities. Long ago I came to realize that projecting myself into successful situations is the most powerful means of attaining personal goals. Visualizing helped me build my envelope manufacturing company and write my first New York Times bestselling book, “Swim With the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive.”

Sara Blakely, the founder of shapewear company Spanx, is proof that visualization can help achieve great things. She visualized herself as a successful entrepreneur and wrote down her goals and objectives every day, which helped her maintain her focus.

Tom Fatjo also used visualization to turn $500 and a used garbage truck into one of the country’s largest solid-waste disposal companies, today known as BrowningFerris Industries or BFI. He said: “In the beginning stages of developing our first garbage company in Houston, I used to imagine trucks, a whole fleet of blue trucks, running out of our lot onto the streets of

Houston in the early morning mist.”

People begin to become successful the minute they decide to be.

Our brain is divided into two halves: the right half learns facts and figures, and the left half houses our creativity. We work hard to develop the right half of our brain in school, but sometimes the left half gets ignored. One of the best ways to use your imagination is to visualize.

Experts believe the two best times during the day to visualize are in the morning when you wake up and in the evening about 30 minutes before you go to bed. During both these times your brain is moving through the Alpha state when it is most creative and receptive to suggestion.

Visualization is all about training your mind to guide your actions in achieving your goals. The more you focus and mentally train your mind, the closer you come to accomplishment. Visualizing creates the motivation to go after what you want. And make sure and involve the five senses – sight, smell, sound, taste and touch – to make your vision more vivid and more real to your imagination. The more you visualize something and see it in your mind, the more you believe it is possible.

That is what Lindsey Vonn, one of the most successful female skiers, did throughout her career. She said: “I always visualize the (ski) run before I do it. By the time I get to the start gate, I’ve run the race 100 times already in my head, picturing how I’ll take the turns. Once I visualize a course, I never forget it. So, I get on those lines and go through exactly the run that I want to have.”

American Katie Ledecky, winner of

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seven Olympic gold swimming medals and 21 world championship gold medals, said, “I have my goals, and I visualize things to help me achieve these goals.”

Basketball superstar Michael Jordan shared the following when he was winning six NBA titles: “Every time I feel tired while exercising and training, I close my eyes to see that picture, to see that list with my name. This usually motivates me to work again.”

Pete Carroll, head coach of the Super Bowl winning Seattle Seahawks, said: “If you create a vision for yourself and stick with it, you can make amazing things happen in your life. My experience is that once you have done the work to create a clear vision, it is the discipline and effort to maintain that vision that can make it all come true. The two go hand-in-hand. The moment you’ve created that vision you’re on your way, but it’s the diligence with which you stick to that vision that allows you to get there.”

Seven decades in business later, I can say that seeing and believing is achieving.

Don’t be afraid to see your future!

Mackay’s Moral: Visualization helps you live your dreams.

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

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

SWANVILLE CITY COUNCIL • 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

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

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

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12/27 12/28 12/29 12/30 12/31 1/1 1/2

High 32 32 39 28 25 28 32

Low 30 27 21 23 19 19 23

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Weekend Weather Saturday

Sunday

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Partly cloudy.

High: 23 Low: 10

Hometown News •Thursday, January 4, 2024 • Page 3

“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne Dentistry

I'm

sure that everyone has heard the statement, “that was as much fun as getting a tooth pulled.”

Having recently experienced that treatment, I began to wonder about how dentistry had changed as years passed.

Most of you have watched a western movie that included a scene about someone sitting in a barber's chair and having the barber twist and pull the tooth out with some form of pliers. This procedure was usually done after the patient had a few shots of whiskey to either dull the pain or offer some encouragement to have the procedure done. In some cases there was a yell from the patient when the tooth was pulled, followed by swelling of the face.

Although these were acting scenes, they do suddenly appear in our minds when we need to have a tooth pulled. Actually, the historical tooth pulling process was very similar to the movie scene. I don't know of any other way that it could have been accomplished.

For most of us, the first experience with tooth pulling involved the removal of our baby teeth. This was sometimes done with a string, the tooth and a door knob or having your head locked under Grandma's arm and the tooth being wrenched out with the pliers. In both cases, one felt relief, not from the pain, but from knowing that the feared procedure was over with. Maybe if you were lucky, the tooth could be placed under your pillow and during the night the tooth fairy would trade the tooth for a dime. It didn't make you want to get more teeth removed, but it did make putting your

tongue in the vacant space cause you to feel like a businessman.

History tells us that people had tooth problems as far back as any records can be found. The constant pain of a decayed tooth made them search for any cure to stop the pain. Basically, if it is too painful, get rid of it. Teeth were removed before the time of metals, so it would be interesting to find out if or what was used for tools and if only half of the diseased tooth came out, what happened to the half left in the jaw.

The first known filling was made of wax. In the 1800's anesthesia was developed. In the 1900's the first foot powered drill, specialized dental tools and a dentist chair were invented along with porcelain caps and silver fillings. In the mid- 1900's air powered drills were put on the market allowing a cavity to be drilled out more quickly.

Up to the 1100's, monks did most of the dental work assisted by barbers. After they were ordered to stop dental work, it was carried on by the barbers. I'm sure that the monks were not ordered to stop dental work because of the various lawsuits that were messing up the system.

Half of my tooth broke off, so it needed to be drilled apart and taken out in pieces, This made me wonder if, without drills, the tooth remaining in the jaw would have it been broken and removed with a hammer and chisel?

Makes one nervous to think about it.

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From the Desk of Pastor Bruce Our Theme for 2024 is “Solid Foundations” taken from Matthew 7:24-27 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.

25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. 26But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. 27The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”

So as I was preparing my message for this week, the Lord put a word on my mind.

I have heard it before, but have never used it. The word is Extrapolate which means “to predict by projecting past experience or known data.” I just about fell out of my chair in amazement. I was wondering how on earth am I going to tell people that the Bible is the solid foundation that this text is talking about? I mean, so many people know the Bible, or at least they know some of the Bible and live by man-made hypothesis. God reveals His Truth to us through two different revelations. First is the special revelation which is the revealing of who He is through His Word. Second is general revelation which shows us that God exists through what He has made.

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So, if I were to extrapolate God’s Word, I would start by saying to read the gospels, which tell us exactly how and what Jesus taught and believed. He taught that we ought to love others in the same way He loved us. Another way to extrapolate God’s Word would be to look at the human body and say, Wow God! You made us so incredibly intricate. There is no way this just happened by chance.

Please consider God’s Word as Truth and His creation as a way to understand Him better.

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Ronald Leners

Obituaries

Joyce A. Johnson

Joyce A. Johnson, 90, of Belgrade, died Thursday, December 28th at the CentraCare Sauk Centre Care Center. Her funeral service will be 11:00 am, Saturday, January 6th at Crow River Lutheran Church near Belgrade.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Johnson Funeral Home in Belgrade and one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Arrangements were made with Johnson Funeral Home in Belgrade.

Joyce Ann Gregg was born August 11, 1933, to Keith and Dorothy (Winn) Gregg in Postville, Iowa. She attended high school in Postville and went on to Secretarial School in Mankato. Joyce married Parnell Johnson on April 3, 1954 at Crow River Parsonage. The couple lived and raised their family on a farm in Georgeville. Joyce lived on the farm until her husband passed away in 1986 and then moved to Belgrade.

Joyce was a very active woman in her lifetime. She was a member of Crow River Lutheran Church, where she was a secretary and served as treasurer on the council. She also was an alter guild, Sunday School, and Bible School teacher. Over the years Joyce served on many boards, such as WELCA, Lakeland Conference WELCA, Southwest Synod WELCA, 10th District Horticulture, School Advisory, and Library. She worked at the U of M for a period of time and also part time for Social Services.

Joyce was a hospice volunteer for 26 years and in 1995 she received the WCCO Good Neighbor Award and then in 2002 the Minnesota Volunteer Award. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, crocheting, quilting, and embroidering.

Joyce is survived by her children; Pam (Steve) Revermann of St. Martin, Michael Johnson of Belgrade, and Colleen (Roger) Jaqua of Des Moines, Iowa; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and sister, Judy Otto of Alta, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Parnell Johnson in 1986; infant twin daughters in 1957; sons, Randy Johnson in 1979 and Brian Johnson in 1991; and parents.

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R o n a l d Leners, 73 year old resident Bowlus, passed away on Tuesday, January 2 at the St. Cloud Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, January 9 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church in Bowlus, MN with Father Greg Sauer officiating. The burial will be held in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 8 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. and from 9:00 A.M. until the hour of the service on Tuesday. All visitation times will be held at the church in Bowlus.

The Military Rites will be conducted by the Bowlus American Legion.

Ronald was born on January 18, 1950 in Little Falls to Lawrence and Irene (Fussy) Leners. He attended and graduated from Royalton High School and Ron attended St. Cloud State for one year. He entered in the Army National Guard for 8 years specializing as a Heavy Equipment Operator.

Ronald married the love of his life, Marion Ebnet on September 30, 1972 at St. Mary’s Church in Holdingford. They were married for 51 years. He worked at DeZuriks for 4 years. He started farming and while farming was a rural mail carrier in Bowlus until his retirement. He continued farming and was the Township Supervisor for Two Rivers Township.

Ronald was an amateur baseball player, was in multiple softball leagues, played volleyball and co-ed volleyball for many years. He was an avid deer hunter and trapper and loved to go spear fishing. He was a member of the Bowlus American Legion and a lifetime member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church in Bowlus. Ronald enjoyed playing smear and watching his grandchildren play numerous sports. He loved farming, raising beef cattle, farrowing hogs, adding to his apple orchard and gardening.

Ronald is survived by his wife, Marion; sons, Chris (Carie) Leners of Holdingford, Randy (Roxie) Leners of Holdingford, James (Jenny) Leners of Swanville; grandchildren, Wil, Tyson, Jake, Gracie, Molly, Zoey, Isabelle, Brayden and Calvin; brothers, Kenny (Nancy) Leners of Tullahoma, TN, Allen Leners of Bowlus, Larry (Maxine) Leners of Royalton; sisters, Brenda (Greg) Schoenfelder of Waconia, Sandie (Donald) Ebnet of Holdingford.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Irene Leners.

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A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 4, 2024 at the Saint Mary of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Long Prairie, MN for Arnold Bruder, age 100, who passed away on December 31, 2023 at his home in Long Prairie. A rosary will be prayed at 9:00 AM and the visitation will take place at the church two hours prior to the service.

Arnold John Bruder was born on November 10, 1923 to Arthur and Regina (Thill) Bruder in Iona Township. Arnold attended country school thru the 8th grade.

He worked for area farmers and was drafted into the Army in 1944, serving our country in the 57th Infantry during World War II. On October 14, 1953 he was united in marriage with Jeanette Jenc at St. Anthony's church in Padua, MN. They moved and lived in Osseo, MN until returning to Long Prairie in 1965 and dairy farmed for 30 years, retiring in 1995.

Arnold enjoyed the country life. Over his lifespan, he went from farming with horses to his John Deere tractors. Never was there a lack of work. Between the morning and evening milking there were crops to tend, wood to cut and sheds to build. He thrived on the hard work. When the sun went down, he liked tapping his foot to Box Car Willie and old-time music. A highlight for him was going to town for a night of dancing with Jeanette and spending time with cousins and friends. Arnold would not allow any of this, work or play, to prevent him from being in church on Sunday. His Catholic faith was important to him.

Family, a meat and potato meal, blackberry brandy, his ’58 Chevy and anything John Deer were on his list of simple favorite things. Arnold was determined to celebrate his 100th birthday. He was able to do so with the loving support of his wife of 70 years, his children, and grandchildren.

Though he will be dearly missed, all are grateful for how he was able to pass away peacefully.

Arnold is survived by his wife Jeanette; sons Vernon (Lori) of Long Prairie, Lynn (Julie) of Clotho and Lee of Long Prairie; daughters Janet Lewis (Robert) of Perham, Nina Twardowski (Alan) of Alexandria, Amy Ebnet (Mike) of Long Prairie and Gail Snyder (Nathan) of Apple Valley; brother, Warren (Ollie)Bruder in Indianapolis, IN; 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Irene Reznechek (Chuck); brothers Clarence (Marge), Clyde (Josie) and Ivan Bruder.

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F u n e r a l Services for William J. Noble, 80, will be held at First Baptist Church in Long Prairie, MN, at 11:00 AM Friday, January 5, 2024, with visitation one hour prior to the service.

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Visitation will be at First Baptist Church Thursday, January 4, from 5:00 -7:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM. Bill passed away at his home in Long Prairie, surrounded by his loving family, on December 30, 2023.

William “Bill” Noble was born September 5, 1943, to Floyd and Ruth (Bradford) Noble in Hutchinson, MN, the fourth of six children. He attended High School in Eagle Bend and Long Prairie and went on to serve in the Minnesota National Guard. Bill and Syneva “Snookie” Eaton were united in marriage on September 9, 1967, at the First Baptist Church in Long Prairie.

Bill always had a love for cars. He did auto body repair for Johnson’s Garage in Browerville, and vehicle detailing at Tom Blais Ford and Hillig’s Auto Center in Long Prairie. Retirement gave him the opportunity to provide lawn care services and look for deals: buying and selling vehicles and collecting toy tractors, trucks and cars, many of which were on display in his garage. Bill’s garage was his happy place, and the door was always open for friends and neighbors to stop by and swap stories.

Bill demonstrated genuine love and concern for people. His faith in the Lord and the power of prayer compelled him to pray daily for family and friends, especially those who were facing needs. His welcoming personality and sense of humor put others at ease. Spending time with his grandchildren, who affectionately called him Grandpa Duck, gave him great pleasure. Drives in the country, family gatherings, bicycle rides and trips to Cenex will provide the entire family with cherished memories.

He will be greatly missed by his wife of 56 years, Snookie; daughter Stephani (Blair) Karges of Oriska, ND and Emili (Nathan) Hibbs of Long Prairie; sisters Kaye Nuesse of Arlington, MN, and Jeanette Wallbank of Haines City, FL; brothers Rodney (Lois) Noble of Browerville, and Russell Noble of Long Prairie; grandchildren Rylie (Oliver) Baklund, Grady (Natalie Hallstrom) Karges, Adelyn (Alex Cervantes) ffitch, Ellah Karges, Rebekah, Seth, Sarah, Levi and November Hibbs and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

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Swanville Senior High Student of the Month

Swanville Public School is pleased to announce the November Senior High Student of the Month, sophomore Madelyn Buchanan. Madi is the daughter of Roxy Buchanan and Terry Buchanan. She enjoys working, reading, baby-sitting and being with friends and family.

Madelyn’s future plans include getting a well-paying job, she is leaning towards becoming an ultra sound technician. Although new to the school, she served as the volleyball manager during the 2023 season. She actively participates in school activities as much as she is able. Madi is a PBIS reward recipient and is consistently on the A Honor Roll.

Chantelle Frie, English Instructor says, “Madi is a delightful young woman. She is always ready for any task. She has a positive attitude and kind demeanor that come through in her presence, her questions, and her written work. Madi always strives to do her best and displays her level of maturity in her thoughtful insight, diligent thoroughness, and devoted work ethic. Congratulations, Madi!”

Madi’s favorite thing about school is “the friendly community and challenging subjects.” She advises other students to “pay attention, get your homework and studying done and do your best!”

Math Instructor Liza Hasse adds, “I have enjoyed getting to know and working with Madi this year. As a new student to our district this fall, she has made a remarkable first impression. Madi is very attentive in class and works hard to complete every assignment. Her dedication to her work has made her stand out as a student of the month.

She is very kind and respectful to others and always has a kind word and smile to share.”

Holy Family School Annual Snow Ball Dinner All are invited to Holy Family School’s ninth annual Snow Ball dinner and auction January 20 at Seven Dolors Church in Albany.

The event will include a catered buffet dinner, a live auction, an in person silent auction, a powersport vehicle raffle and a cash raffle. The dinner will be served 4-8 p.m. The live auction begins at 8 p.m.

D’Lish Coffee and Catering of Freeport will cater the buffet, which will include beef tips in gravy, chicken breast, fire roasted baby red potatoes, French style green beans, broccoli and cauliflower salad, and bread and butter.

Several varieties of bars will be available for dessert.

Raffle tickets are available for your choice of Powersport Vehicle worth up to $15,000 from CountryCat in Sauk Centre or a cash option of $12,500. Only 899 tickets will be sold.

Cash raffle tickets are also available.

New this year, reserved tables can be purchased in advance. In addition to the buffet, each reserved table for eight guests will be served a charcuterie board, shrimp cocktail, eight bottles of wine (a sampling of white, red and sparkling), and a tuxedo cake for dessert.

Only three reserved tables are available.

Businesses and individuals are invited to donate items for the live and silent auctions.

Donations can be mailed to or dropped off at Holy Family School, Attn: Snow Ball.

Proceeds benefit Holy Family School for updates to the school grounds and building, portable air conditioning units, enhancing the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) program, and supporting the school’s technology plan.

To purchase tickets, contact Holy Family School at 320-845-2011.

The Grey Eagle/Swanville Knights of Columbus Raffle Grand Prize was won by Jeff Ahrens from Greenwald. Presenting the $500 check to Jeff and his wife Wanda is Don Kerfeld from the local council. Submitted by Ken Sinclair.

Stearns County Offering Free Radon Test Kits to Residents Stearns County Environmental Services has free radon testing kits to give away to homeowners. There are 200 test kits available.

They will be distributed on a first come first served basis.

Test kits can be picked up at the Environmental Services Office on the 2nd floor of the Stearns County Service Center in Waite Park during normal office hours, or by going through the drive-thru at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 3601 5th Street South in Waite Park, which is open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. and the 2nd and 3rd Saturday of the month from 8:00 a.m. – noon.

Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas that seeps up from the ground into homes.

When inhaled, it gives off radioactive particles

that can damage the lungs. More than 21,000 lung cancer deaths are attributed to radon each year, and it is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. Fortunately, the risk is largely preventable.

More than 40% of Minnesota homes have dangerous levels of radon gas; therefore, every home should be tested. The only way to know if a home has radon is to test, and testing is easy. If a high radon level is detected, steps can be taken to fix the problem.

January is National Radon Action Month.

The aim of National Radon Action Month is to increase the public’s awareness of radon and promote radon testing and mitigation.

To inquire if Stearns County still has test kits available, contact Environmental Services at 320-656-3613.

Recently, the Grey Eagle-Burtum Lions donated $1000 to the Long Prairie-Grey Eagle secondary school for Activity Days. The Lions also donated $1000 to the Youth Girls' Basketball Program. Accepting the donations from Lion Linda Gohman were Secondary Principal Barton Rud and Activity Director Kelsey Paurus. Submitted by Linda Gohman.

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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, My husband and I bought a franchise recently, and we are opening our business in a couple of months.

We’ve got $40,000 saved up, but my husband wants us to take a two-week vacation before we open for business.

He feels that the business will completely consume us for the next two or three years, and he wants to go into things relaxed and refreshed. How do you feel about this idea?

-Jill Dear Jill, I understand where your husband’s coming from. A business is very time consuming, and to make it a success you’ll both have to eat, sleep and breathe it for a very long time.

But here’s the reality of your situation.

Right now, you’re basically unemployed.

On top of that, you have just $40,000 with which to start a business. It’s time to rev up your engines and get to work, not spend a bunch of money vacationing. Trust me, there’ll be plenty of time to celebrate after you’ve won, maybe in even bigger and better ways, if you’ll just delay gratification and put in the dedication and hard work now.

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Think about it, every single dollar connected with your business could mean the difference between survival and going under. Like I said, I kind of get your husband’s thought process, but it would be a very unwise idea right now. You’ve got to look at the big picture. You’re going to be heartbroken, and maybe in a real financial bind, if you have to close up shop in a few months because you ran out of money.

On the other hand, if you work hard now, stay smart and make this thing a success, you can take a vacation—and really celebrate—when the time is right!

-Dave * Dave Ramsey is a seven-time #1 national best-selling author, personal finance expert, and host of The Ramsey Show, heard by more than 18 million listeners each week. He has appeared on Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, Today Show, Fox News, CNN, Fox Business, and many more. Since 1992, Dave has helped people regain control of their money, build wealth and enhance their lives. He also serves as CEO for Ramsey Solutions.

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Tues., Jan. 9: Cheeseburger, baked beans, potato salad, cookie.

Wed., Jan. 10: BBQ chicken, baked potato, mixed vegetables, baked apple slices.

Thurs., Jan. 11: Pork roast, whipped potatoes, gravy, broccoli, cantaloupe.

Fri., Jan. 12: Breaded pollock, red potatoes, baked beans, fruit salad.

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How do you change them? And probably the most important one of all; I’ve had the rear wiper on my van changed several times and it still leaves a missed spot on the center of the glass. Guys, I know you can help all of us who suffer with poor wipers.

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Burnhamville Township • November 28, 2023 The regular meeting of the Town Board of Burnhamville was held November 28, 2023 at the Burtrum Community Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice-chair Bruce Johnson. Members present include Supervisors Bruce Johnson, Joe Muellner and Mike Berscheit (virtual); Clerk Shirley Hulinsky and Treasurer Pam Throener. Also present was Erv Herdering, The minutes from the regular meeting of October 31, 2023 were approved on a motion

by Sup. Johnson and second by Sup. Muellner. Motion passed.

For correspondence the township received letters from Todd County Planning and Zoning, MAT conference information, a thank you from a resident, notice of Grey Eagle Fire Department meeting and notices from county that we no longer need to do annual polling place resolution and new requirement for townships to notify county and state of absentee ballot voting hours and locations.

A motion was made by Sup. Berscheit to pay all bills numbered 6541 through 6552 totaling $8,302.23. Sup. Muellner seconded the motion. Motion passed.

The board heard a report from the Grey Eagle Fire Department meeting. Our township had three fire calls and all are paid for.

Grey Eagle is planning a slight increase in fire contract to plan for future equipment needs.

In the road report a supervisor asked contractor to save crushed tar to put on several roads in our township next year. With the dry weather the roads are getting rough. The contractor will grade roads as weather allows.

The Treasurer’s report shows balance of $75,474.23. Township payment for buffer area. Report approved on a motion by Sup. Johnson and second by Sup. Muellner. Motion passed.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:27 p.m. on a motion by Sup. Johnson and a second by Sup. Muellner. Next regular meeting will be on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 7 pm in the Burtrum Community Center.

Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville Township Clerk Burnhamville Township • December 14, 2023 The special meeting of the board of Burnhamville Township was held December 14, 2023. Chair Mike Berscheit called meeting to order at 2 pm at the Burtrum Community Center. Members present include Supervisors Bruce Johnson and Mike Berscheit and Clerk Shirley Hulinsky. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss a proposal by Todd County to handle the funds for the new Voting Operations, Technology & Election Resources (VOTER) Account. This information was given to the township after December 1 and Todd County needed this information returned before December 22, 2023 which is before our next regular meeting.

Minnesota State Legislature passed a law in 2023 establishing funds going to counties and municipalities to help pay for elections expenses. However, in Todd County only ¼ of the funds are going to municipalities since Todd County handles all election machine storage and maintenance and absentee voter activities for the major elections. Since there is only a small amount of funds allotted for this township Sup. Johnson made a motion to pass Resolution No. 2023-2 which will follow the agreement proposed by Todd County and allow them to handle all VOTER Account funds. Motion was seconded by Sup. Berscheit. Motion passed. Resolution is on file in clerk’s office.

Meeting was adjourned at 2:05 on a motion by Sup. Johnson and second by Sup. Berscheit.

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U of M Cow/Calf Days Event to be held in Staples on January 23

University of Minnesota Extension will be holding the annual Cow/Calf Days workshop in Staples on Tuesday, January 23rd starting at 9:30 am at Timbers Restaurant & Event Center. This year is the 51st 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 cow and heifer nutrition, regenerative grazing, cattlemen’s industry updates and a beef research update. Speakers include: Dr. Dan Larson-Great Plains Livestock Consulting, Dr. Grant Crawford-Merck Animal Health, Dr. Eric Mousel-U of M Extension, and representatives from the MN State Cattlemen’s Association and the MN Grazing Lands Conservation 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 cow-calf 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 small registration fee per person (to be paid at the door via cash or check) will include a meal, proceedings book, and program materials. The program is approximately three hours long.

Please RSVP by January 15th by contacting Brenda Miller at the Todd County Extension Office at 320-533-4655, nels4220@umn. edu or register online at: z.umn.edu/StaplesCCD24

Stearns History Museum Offers Free Admission With generous support of our Stearns County Commissioners, admission to the Stearns History Museum will be free for all Stearns County residents in 2024.

“We are very excited for this opportunity,” said Amy Degerstrom, Executive Director of the museum.

“We’re celebrating 40 years in our current building in 2024 and we appreciate the county for recognizing the importance of access for all to our museum. Membership is still an important aspect of our daily operating costs and we look forward to telling you about more affordable access to those benefits as well in the coming months.”

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Prioritize Human Connection in the New Year

By Dr. John Delony We live in a crazy world where we get into heated debates with strangers on the internet and show we like stuff by pressing tiny digital hearts.

Who came up with this weirdness?

And as we have more and more digital interactions, the data shows we’re losing actual human connection. A report by Harvard suggests that about 36% of Americans (including 51% of mothers with small children and 61% of young adults) experience “serious loneliness.”

And even though we tend to see independence as a strength, the stress of disconnection contributes to a ton of issues, including substance abuse, anxiety, depression and heart disease. Those are some pretty high stakes—which is why we need to do what we can to change those statistics. Here’s what we all need to know about human connection and how to achieve it.

What Is Human Connection?

Human connection is what happens when two or more people choose to engage in vulnerable interactions where each person is heard, seen, known and valued. You’re connecting with others if you feel better about yourself, or the world, after you’ve been with them. At the same time, connection is a risk because people may accept you, challenge you, love you, or call you out.

For your closest relationships, connection is being fully known and fully loved.

Sadly, most of us believe we have to choose between being known and loved. We hide and edit parts of ourselves that have gotten us hurt before. We live in the shallow end of our relationships, afraid to go deep because of the potential consequences.

But real connection is like scuba diving.

You can’t stay on the surface if you want to have rich and meaningful relationships.

What Human Connection Isn’t Close and intimate relationships might sound like rainbows and butterflies, but they’re actually super messy. Sooner or later, you’re going to screw them up. You’re going to be disappointed. But a messy relationship doesn’t always mean you’re doing something wrong.

Human connection isn’t digital. Snapchat, TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and any other platform I’m not cool enough to know about do not foster human connection. They can act as a starting point or provide information updates, but they don’t offer the depth and excitement of true connection.

Human connection is not proximity, either. You can be close to someone physically but not be connected to them. If you’re married, you know what it’s like to be in the middle of a fight or struggling to get on the same page: That six-inch space between you in bed can feel like 1,000 miles. Connection needs proximity, but proximity does not guarantee connection.

How to Find Real Human Connection Learning to connect with people is a lifelong adventure. It’s going to look different for everyone, but here are a few practices to help steer you in the right direction: Put your screens down Technology is often counterproductive to connection. As much as possible, choose movement and/or conversation with people over screen time. A new rule in my home is this: When someone speaks, all phones go down and all eyes go to the person. I want everyone in my home to feel more valuable than a flashy metal box.

Schedule time with people Quality time comes from quantity time.

If you want connection, make time for it.

Turn off Netflix and call a buddy to invite them over. Stop spending your nights and weekends checking in on work, and have dinner out together or take your kids to a park. Make time for people.

Look people in the eye This one seems pretty basic, but it makes an incredible difference in how connected you feel to someone. Eye contact is a simple and powerful way to create connection. And

while you’re looking people in the eye, put down your screens and take out your headphones or earbuds. Physically demonstrate that you’re connected.

Ask questions, then listen When people are talking to you, pay attention. Listen. Focus on what they’re saying. Ask follow-up questions. Dig deeper.

Show people you care by practicing the art of conversation.

Be generous with forgiveness and grace Relationships are risky, and they are messy. We live in a cancel culture that is constantly putting people on trial, scrutinizing their every move, and giving them death sentences for their first offense. Be different.

Forgive. Be hospitable. Extend grace, compassion and forgiveness to people‚ just like you’d want someone to do for you. Redemption is the best part of every good story.

Find groups that matter to you and be an involved member Connection should first happen in our most intimate circles with friends and family. But eventually, we should all consider how we can be an engaged member of the larger community around us. From church to school to nonprofits to local politics, follow the thread of interest that connects you to a group of people you care about. Be present.

Be engaged. Let your walls down. Remember, connection is a choice. Proximity alone won’t do the trick.

If you remember nothing else from this article, please hear me on this: You are worthy of having deep, life-giving relationships.

I’m talking about the kind of relationships that keep you up past midnight in deep discussion, make you laugh so hard you pee your pants, and push you to take risks and grow and change. Do whatever it takes to be well and learn new skills. Do what it takes to heal. If that means forgiving people, do it. If it means forgiving yourself, do it. If it means working with a therapist, do it.

You deserve to be happy, healthy and whole. And there’s no better time to make this happen than right now. * Dr. John Delony is a mental health expert with PhDs in Counselor Education & Supervision and Higher Education Administration from Texas Tech University. Prior to joining Ramsey Solutions in 2020, John worked as a senior leader, professor and researcher at multiple universities. He also spent two decades in crisis response, walking with people through severe trauma. Now as a Ramsey Personality, he teaches on relationships and emotional wellness. Follow John on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube or online at www.johndelony.com.

A Slow Funny

Martin was a slow-working employee and found it difficult to hold a job. Finally, he found work at the Zoo. The zookeeper, aware of his reputation, assigned him to the tortoise section.

Later, the zookeeper dropped by and found Martin standing by an empty enclosure.

"Where are the tortoises?" the zookeeper asked.

"I can't believe it!" said Martin. "I just opened the door and then ... Whooooosh!"

Todd County HHS

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

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

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

**Social Worker – Child Services

(full-time) To learn more about these openings and how to apply, visit the official Todd County website at https://www.co.todd.mn.us Questions may be directed to Todd County Administration: (320) 732-6155.

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