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Try something new for a change -By Harvey Mackay

Liz Claiborne was a clothing designer for 16 years with a company whose management disregarded her ideas that body types and style preferences warranted innovation in design. So, she started her own company in 1970 as a vehicle for stylish and affordable women’s apparel.

Liz Claiborne, Inc. became an industry leader with her versatile designs appealing to the growing number of women in the workforce and to store buyers. Her innovative design and marketing philosophy sparked a major change in women’s clothing options. It continues to inspire and influence fashion designers today.

Smart retailers do not just react to change, or even simply profit from it. They make it happen and as a result, they control it on their own terms. Resistance to change is perhaps the biggest threat to progress a business can face.

“When you are through changing, you’re through,” said Bruce Barton, the most famous advertising executive of his day and a former Congressman.

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Change, for most people, is an unnerving experience. But as the old saying goes, change is inevitable. It’s one of the only constants in life. Another old saying reminds us that it is easy to change things, but it is hard to change people.

“No one likes a change except a wet baby,” said Noel Coward, English playwright and actor.

I am in an industry (envelope manufacturing) that has seen remarkable change in the last 20 years. Communication that used to be mailed in a crisp envelope now travels through cyberspace instantly. Fax machines and the Internet forced us to look to the future of our business. We are constantly readjusting – changing – to accommodate and, in fact thrive, in our increasingly paperless society.

Our mantra is to “Be in business forever.” To accomplish that we must embrace change.

There are a variety of circumstances that lead to change. In our company’s case, it is technology. For other industries, it could be government policies, industry changes or acquisitions.

Companies must change to grow and remain relevant. There are a variety of ways to do this from innovation to creating new opportunities and thus developing new skills. Your organization’s ability to change quickly depends on buy-in from your employees, so it is important to keep morale high.

The best way to do that is to communicate your goals clearly to all employees. Everyone needs to be on the same page.

You must coach employees and show them how to adapt to the changes and build up their confidence. Offer additional training if needed to make changes easier to accomplish.

Encourage employees to ask questions as they adapt to changes. Soliciting feedback will give management a better understanding of how everyone is doing throughout the process. This helps everyone’s comfort level.

And be open to changes suggested by your employees. The attitude that “we’ve always done it this way” discourages discussion on improvements that are potentially time-saving and profitable. Responding to advice offered by the people who are responsible for specific jobs will not only demonstrate that you value their input, but also are open to innovations and suggestions.

If a stonecutter from ancient Greece miraculously came to work today in a stone mason’s yard, the only notable change would

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be the design he would be asked to carve on the gravestones. The tools he would use would be the same, only now they might have been electrified in some way.

Throughout history, a craftsman who had learned his trade after five-to-seven years of apprenticeship would have learned everything he would ever need to use during his lifetime.

That would certainly not be so today. In today’s world, any trades person or professional will have to acquire new knowledge every four or five years or become obsolete.

Change is driven by so many factors, including customer demand, evolving lifestyles, supply issues, economic conditions, time constraints – the list goes on and on. Companies that fail to change with the times are left in the dust.

Successful organizations have learned how to change what needs to be fixed and leave the rest alone. As tempting as it can be to make sweeping changes, take time to assess what is specifically lacking: the product itself, marketing, price, production?

As Socrates said thousands of years ago, “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.”

Mackay’s Moral: If you can’t make change, you’ll never make money.

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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Upcoming Events

• Melrose Stages, Inc. Presents "Disney's Beauty & The Beast" at Marit Elliott Performing Arts Center, Melrose. July 21-22 at 7:30 p.m. July 23 at 2 p.m.

TUESDAY, JULY 25

• Upsala Area Historical Society “Story Time” at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center.

THURSDAY, JULY 27

• Upsala Area Historical Society Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Upsala Community Center.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2

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

FRIDAY, AUGUST 4

• St. Peter's Lutheran Church Pulled Pork & Corn Feed from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Swanville Lions Park.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12

• Upsala Heritag Day. Parade at 4 p.m.

• 35th Annual Grey Eagle Fire Dept. Corn on the Cob & Pork Feed from 4:307:30 p.m. at the Grey Eagle Fire Hall. See ad on page 5.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 15

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

ALBANY SENIORS

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• Planning Commission meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall.

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FREEPORT CITY COUNCIL

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FREEPORT SENIOR MEETING

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GREY EAGLE CITY COUNCIL

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GREY EAGLE TOWNSHIP

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MELROSE TOWNSHIP

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ST. ROSA CITY COUNCIL

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SWANVILLE CITY COUNCIL

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SWANVILLE TOWNSHIP

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UPSALA CITY COUNCIL

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Weekend Weather

“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne

Snow on the Prairie

There are times when a subject for a story in Hometown News becomes hard to create. The following story is entirely offseason, but since we have recently experienced some rather hot days, I thought that maybe this story would help you to feel cooler.

I have recently been reading some of Minnesota's history and came across a story about the winter of 1856. Yes it is a long time ago, but the story was written by the person that lived and experienced this really serious winter storm season. He shared a couple of stories that caught my interest.

The stories originated in Yellow Medicine County, which is in southwestern Minnesota. The area is prairie and at that time was totally void of trees. Four men that were totally experienced in outdoor living, were traveling by dog sleds to a destination when they were suddenly enveloped in a blizzard. Just before the snow arrived, they saw a grove along the river and two men decided to reach it from one direction and the other two decided on another approach. Two men made it to the trees for shelter, but the other two got lost, due to the wind-driven snow. One was found, but died from frost-bite and the other was never found, but his revolver and holster was found the following summer out on the prairie. Evidently the wolves got him.

In another occurrence that winter, two horse pulled sleds traveled on a trail to another fort in Yellow Medicine County. It was a sunny, warm winter day offering a pleasant 30 mile trip. There were 8 people on the combined sleds, including a small baby. They started in the morning and were at their destination before dark. That evening the storm began. It was considered one of the storms that had more snow in the air than on the ground and it

lasted for 12 days. Absolutely no travel.

One of the factors that made their being marooned at their destination, was that the destination, like most buildings at that time, was rather limited in size. There also were no cell phones, no bathrooms, no radio, very limited space, however the destination had enough food to feed the guests, which included beaver tails, bear paws, roasted muskrat and fricasseed skunk, which was said not to contain any offensive odors. Those waiting as to whether the party was safe had no information whatsoever. However, the St. Paul newspapers did a story that said all of the party were dead and included details of finding one of the sleigh drivers “frozen in his sleigh with the lines in his hands and the horses frozen stiff in front of him.” But he returned to the original departure point along with the rest of the travelers a few weeks after the start of the trip. The trip back took 5 days.

Out on the prairie the snow drifts were 10 to 20 feet deep with 3 feet of snow between the drifts.

While in the snow sanctuary, those hiding from the storm spent the evenings reading aloud Shakespeare and Burns and did some dancing. The storm survivors seemed to have had an interesting experience. It was said that after the readings in the evenings, they all had a greater appreciation for the two authors.

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

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Obituaries

Carol E. Norris

Carol E. Norris, age 63 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family after a long battle with multiple sclerosis on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, July 19 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating. Inurnment will be in Calvary Cemetery at a later date.

Carol Elizabeth Messer was born September 10, 1959 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota to David and LaVerne (Bruder) Messer. She graduated from Sauk Centre High School in 1977. She was united in marriage to Steven Norris on March 30, 1990 in Alexandria. Carol worked a variety of jobs in the area in addition to raising their children. She was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre, Christian Mothers, and volunteered at Al-Anon as a mentor. Carol loved all animals, competing in equestrian events, showing rabbits in 4-H, motorcycling, walking, watching football, fishing, and loved spending time with her children and grandsons.

Survivors include her husband, Steve Norris of Sauk Centre; daughters, Sara (Patrick) Beattie of Garfield and Tina Norris (partner, Nick Ter Doest) of Fargo, North Dakota; son, Adam Norris (partner, Tiffany Flesner) of Sauk Rapids; three grandsons, Logan and Connor Beattie, and Nicholas Baker; sisters and brother, Mary (Robert) Bertrand of Sauk Centre, Barb (Jesse) Jarmuzek of Park Rapids, Donna Messer of St. Stephen, Susan Schleppenbach of Albany, and Michael (Carolyn) Messer of Sauk Centre; and many nieces and nephews.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, David and LaVerne Messer; and infant sister, Jenny Messer.

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

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Margaret L. Holmquist

Margaret L. Holmquist, age 68 of Long Prairie, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at the St. Cloud Hospital surrounded by her family.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 20 at First Baptist Church in Long Prairie with Pastor Bert Holmquist officiating. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Little Sauk.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday at the church in Long Prairie.

Margaret Lidwina Krebsbach was born October 9, 1954 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota to Alphonse and Gertrude (Gans) Krebsbach. At the age of 11, Margaret suffered a sudden stroke.

She attended Osakis Public School and graduated in May of 1974. Margaret worked at a restaurant, Lake Regions Rehab Industries, and Hardees.

On October 21, 1989, she married David Holmquist. They lived in rural Long Prairie on a dairy farm. She was a farm housewife. She loved all animals, especially horses and dogs. Margaret enjoyed making crafts including latch hook rugs, embroidery, and diamond art. She always remembered all family members’ birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays by sending cards. She enjoyed giving handmade gifts at Christmas.

Survivors include her husband of 33 years, David Holmquist of Long Prairie; siblings, JoAnn Walz of Sauk Centre, Rita (Daniel) Ohman of Duluth, Jeannette (Robert) Mugg of Melrose, Richard (Monica) Krebsbach of Osakis, and Theresa Krebsbach (significant other, David Refsal) of Sauk Centre; and many nieces and nephews.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; two infant brothers; grandparents; brother-in-law, Donald Walz; and nephew, Dylan Johnson.

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

Bernard A. Majerus

Bernard A. “Benny” Majerus, age 77 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at the CentraCare Hospital in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A visitation will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 20 at the PattonSchad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre with a prayer service starting at 5:30 p.m. Rev. Marty Porter will officiate. Military honors will be by the Sauk Centre United Veterans Honor Guard following the service.

Bernard Andrew Majerus was born April 12, 1946 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota to Leo and Hildegard (Elfering) Majerus. After high school he served in the National Guard. On December 12, 1972 he married Karen Johnson in South Dakota. The couple lived in Sauk Centre all their lives. Benny worked at Engle Fabrication in Sauk Centre and refused to retire.

He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, drinking, and all his animals including cats, dogs, deer, birds, and many others.

He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre and North American Hunting Club.

Survivors include his wife, Karen Majerus of Sauk Centre; children, Karri (Jarrod) Barclay of Cushing, Shannon (Mike) Aadland of Watertown, South Dakota, Jodi Majerus of Sauk Centre, Misty (Jessie) Thom of Milaca, Lonnie Majerus, and Damion (Rachel) Majerus of Long Prairie; 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, brothers and sisters, Steven Majerus, Karen (Mark) Gamradt, Sylvester (Annette) Majerus, Rosie (Rahn) Mogenson, JoAnn Tamm, John (Roseanne) Majerus, Evie Krebs, and Delores Ainali; sister-in-law, Janice Majerus; and brother-in-law, Laverne Beckermann.

Benny was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Kathleen Majerus; infant son, Jimmy Majerus; brother, Howard Majerus; sisters, Leona Voller and Alvina Beckermann; father and mother-in-law, Leon and Beverly Johnson; brothers-in-law, Ron Tamm, Kenny Krebs, Virgil Voller, John Ainali, Roger Johnson, Lonnie Johnson, and Ricky Johnson.

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

Morrison Co. Sheriff’s Office

July 15, 2023: At approximately 4:59 p.m., received a report of a motorcycle accident near the intersection of Nature Road and Great River Road, approximately two miles east of Bowlus, MN in Two Rivers Township.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, a motorcycle driven by 28-year-old Meghan Bartkowicz of Bowlus, MN was traveling east on Nature Road. Bartkowicz lost control of the motorcycle, went off the roadway and hit a road approach. Bartkowicz was transported to St. Gabriel’s Hospital by Mayo Clinic Ambulance with unknown injuries.

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Bowlus Fire Department, Bowlus First Response Team and Mayo Clinic Ambulance.

Dennis Dwayne Weiner

Dennis Dwayne “Denny” Weiner, age 69 of Grey Eagle, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, July 21 at 10:30 a.m. at River of Life Church in Sauk Centre with Pastor Alan Pastian officiating.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church. A private graveside burial service will be held at a later date.

Dennis Dwayne Weiner was born June 1, 1954 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota to Arthur “Bud” and Glee (Stevens) Weiner. He graduated from Sauk Centre High School and afterwards attended Alexandria Technical School. He served in the Air Force for three years, stationed in Guam part of the time. He worked at Hallmark Cards in Kansas City and later was a security guard at Long Prairie Packing and Jennie-O Turkey plant in Melrose. Denny also provided home health care for family and a few friends. Denny loved music and playing guitar. He also enjoyed photography; always taking pictures of family, friends, and nature. Often family would receive the photos as gifts. But, most of all, he loved his family and enjoyed his friends.

Survivors include his sister and brothers, Cheryl and Alan Pastian of Sauk Centre, Kenneth Weiner of Prescott Valley, Arizona, and Steven and Melissa Weiner of Hot Spring, Arizona; and many nieces and nephews.

Denny was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Glee Weiner; sister, Sharon Lea Stevens; sister-in-law, Jennifer (Sherraden) Weiner; grandparents, Lyle and Merry Stevens, and Matthias and Esther Weiner; and many uncles, aunts and cousins.

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

Riverlynn Rose VanNorman

Riverlynn Rose VanNorman, age 1 of Holdingford, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023 at St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, July 12 at Church of All Saints -St. Hedwig’s Catholic Church in Holdingford with Rev. Gregory Mastey officiating. Interment followed in the parish cemetery.

Riverlynn Rose VanNorman was born April 12, 2022 in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Survivors include her parents, Raylynn Skroch and Zachary VanNorman of Holdingford; brother, Cayden VanNorman; grandparents, Glenn and Raquel Maciej of Holdingford, Brian and Sherry Skroch of Bowlus, Daniel VanNorman of Little Falls, and Amanda and Todd Defoor of Lawton, Oklahoma; great-grandparents, Dick and Peggy Fisher of Avon, Sharon Skroch of Elmdale, Patrick Wruck of Grey Eagle, Debra and Dale VanNorman of Browerville, Clarence Maciej of Elmdale, Larry and Gerry Gauthier of Mendon, Missouri; great-great-grandmothers, Liz Fisher of Avon and Dorothy Surma of New London; uncles and aunts, Tyler (Patsy) Skwira and their children, April and Emma, Jordan Skroch, Emily Skroch (Josh) and their children, Everly and Stanley, Brian Skroch Jr., Christian Gauthier, Amelya Bergeron, Maddox Defoor, McKyna Defoor, Avery VanNorman, Joshua Scofield, Kaisha Scofield, Caleb Scofield, and Nate Scofield.

Riverlynn was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Raymond Skroch and Virginia Maciej; great-uncles, Bob Cavegn and Billy Surma; cousin, Sam Fruechte; and family friend, Aaron Welle.

Birth Announcement

Mason Robert Frieler

Jacob and Amanda Frieler of Melrose are proud to announce the birth of their son, Mason Robert Frieler, was born on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 7:27 a.m. at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital. Mason weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 21 inches long.

He has a big brother Caden at home.

Grandparents are Bob and Shelly Boeckermann, and Tom and Barb Frieler.

The Long Prairie-Grey Eagle FFA volunteering at the Grey Eagle/Burtrum Lions Club tractor pull. The Lions Club donates money to the FFA Chapter for volunteering. The money donated from the tractor pull will cover the dues for students so anyone can join FFA. Photos by Lori Young.

Sacred Heart Parish Festival Parade was held on Sunday in Freeport. The theme was "Cartoons Through the Years." Photos by John Young. To view the parade, go to facebook.com/hometownnews/videos.

Grey Eagle/Burtrum Lions Club sponsored a tractor pull in Grey Eagle on Sunday.

Sudoku

Sudoku is one of the most popular puzzle games of all time. The goal of Sudoku is to fill a 9×9 grid with numbers so that each row, column and 3×3 section contain all of the digits between 1 and 9. As a logic puzzle, Sudoku is also an excellent brain game.

Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey

Dear Dave, My husband is an entrepreneur. He has a very hard driving, energetic personality and way of doing things, while I’m more laid back and soft spoken. How can I support him best in terms of encouraging and communicating with him? I want him to know I care, that I want to help and that I’m proud of him.

-Grace Grace,

I think you’ve already taken a good first step toward all of that by recognizing and identifying your personality styles. If he’s a hard-charging entrepreneur, there’s a good chance God sent you into his life to slow him down a little, and help him keep it between the ditches. That’s what my wife does for me, and I’m so thankful she does.

Once in a while, I’ll get so wrapped up in a project or opportunity that I can’t stop thinking about it or turn it loose—even after hours or on weekends. That’s when she knows to step in and say, “Honey, did you ever think about this possibility?” Sometimes she’s a little more straightforward, and I’ll hear something like, “You know, you really need to just slow down and chill.”

The fact that you two are wired a little

differently, and that you can be thoughtful and calm when he’s all over the place, is one of the most valuable benefits you bring to your relationship. Once he understands this, he’ll begin to respect it more. And when it happens, you folks are going to win in your relationship and in business. It’s going to make such a positive impact on your lives, because you’ll be making steady progress that’s more predictable and reasonable, rather than things launching into the stratosphere and being followed by the inevitable crashes that are bound to happen from time to time.

As you grow to better understand the other’s thinking, and how each is necessary for success, a great thing will be created. Your quieter, thoughtful side, and his energy and passion to pull things forward, will become the key to you two reaching heights together that you never would’ve achieved apart from each other.

I love these discussions about family relationships and business. Great question, Grace!

-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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Mon., July 24: Chicken breast, sweet potato, pears, broccoli.

Tues., July 25: Spaghetti w/meat sauce, noodles, green beans, breadstick.

Wed., July 26: Chicken alfredo, noodles, mixed vegetables, apple slices.

Thurs., July 27: Sweet & sour pork, rice, oriental vegetables, mandarin oranges.

Fri., July 28: California cheeseburger, baked beans, potato salad.

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Dear Motor Medics, I have been having issues with my vehicle for several months

with a warning light for both ABS and Trac on my dash. Both the red and the amber lights are on and when they come on the message “service stability” also appears in the message center. My vehicle is a 2014 Chevy Tahoe with only 60,000 miles. I took it to a shop that tells me the module has failed and that a replacement unit installed will be well over $2000.00 which I do not want to spend on a ten-year-old vehicle but want it fixed. Are there any alternatives for repair if the module has failed?

Dear Danita,

-Danita in Carroll, Iowa

This is a common problem with many vehicles due to normal wear and age. Flushing the brake system on a regular basis is a good preventive measure but once the system fails the only fix is often replacement or rebuilding. A certified used part is a good choice saving hundreds of dollars but due to the popularity often hard to find. The other money saving choice is rebuilding. Ask your local shop if they sell rebuilt or check a certified auto recycler as they often carry such parts. Either used or rebuilt offer a significant cost savings over new and often carry a very similar if not better warranty. Once you have the repair made make sure you follow a regular maintenance schedule

Upsala - All Ages

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

Mon., July 24: Roast beef sandwich, tater tots, vegetable, dessert.

Tues., July 25: Meatloaf, potato, vegetable, dinner roll, dessert.

Wed., July 26: Cook's choice.

Thurs., July 27: Sweet-sour chicken, rice, egg roll, dessert.

Fri., July 28: Polish sausage, potato, kraut, vegetable, dessert.

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-Take care, the Motor Medics

Dear Motor Medics,

I have a couple questions about ethanol fuels. My mileage changes when I use 10% ethanol instead of no ethanol, MPG going up when I use it. Not much but I see one or two MPG. How can this be when ethanol should be burning faster with less BTU? I also want to know if there is an additive, I should be using in my fuel system with the ethanol to prevent corrosion of the system. I have been using ethanol for over twenty years with no issue but don’t want to have them in the future.

-Barry in Rock Valley, Iowa Dear Barry,

Many people notice a change in mileage when they switch from ethanol to what most places call no ethanol blends. You would think that you would get better mileage with no ethanol gasoline but it’s not always the case. Some cars get a little better mileage due to the increased octane of the fuel increasing performance. Too much of a fuel octane rating does nothing but if you use a lower than recommended octane in your vehicle the performance and mileage suffers, and you will see it every time you refuel. Cars have knock sensors to adjust for octane. As for additives in the tank when using ethanol, we have never seen any damage from using ethanol in proper recommended amounts in your tank. There is much more information online about both these subjects to help you out.

-Take care, the Motor Medics

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Local Municipality Minutes

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Swanville City • June 6, 2023

Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. The meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Lange, John Dragseth, Norm Carlson, Jim Molitor, and Tony Maciej. Also present: Reporter Terry Lerhke, Holly Wilson.

Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting Tuesday, May 2, 2023 was reviewed. A motion was made by Tony Maciej to approve the minutes. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The treasures report was given. A motion was made by Tony Maciej and seconded by Jim Molitor to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Holly Wilson, city engineer, gave a progress report on the water system improvements. Traut Companies will be onsite to drill the production well the week of June 19, 2023. It is expected the work will consist of 2 days drilling and 2 days for pump testing. PFAS samples can then be taken.

The paper work will start now that the State of MN has approved the city for a direct appropriation of $3,052,000.00 through the MN bonding bill. This is a direct appropriation that will be handled by the MN PFA. A funding obligation letter (letter of conditions) should be received by the City this month. The City of Swanville and Moore Engineering will be working with Jeff Scholten from Rural Development on the review of the water project. If everything falls into place, Wilson anticipates to bid by late fall.

The North Berkey 1st Addition will be bid at the same time the water system improvements is bid. There is a grant out for infrastructure in new housing development. The mayor will check with the League of MN Cities to see what it all entails.

City wide clean-up day went well. With the grant from Morrison County the city took in $1,134.72 and paid out $1,965.24 for removal of items brought in. Council discussed a possible fee increase and charge next year for mattresses as well.

Central MN Housing will be having a Kickoff Meeting on Wednesday, June 28th, 2023 starting at 6:30 pm for Owner-Occupied, 7:30 pm for Rental, and 8:30 pm for Commercial in the Swanville Center/City Hall. Mayor Lange presented Resolution #23-0606 which states: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE SMALL CITIES DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM POLICIES & PROCEDURES PREPARED BY CENTRAL MINNESOTA HOUSING PARTERSHIP, INC FOR OWNER-OCCUPIED, SINGLE-FAMILY RENTAL AND COMMERCIAL REHABILITAITON ACTIVITY TYPES.

After discussion, Tony Maciej made a motion to adopt Resolution #23-0606. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried City codes and policies and procedures are not back from the attorney as of yet.

Hanging flowers are on main street. The flower pots will be added this week.

Letters went out to all residents with noncurrent tabs/inoperable vehicles. All vehicles were taken care of.

The Swanville Lions are asking for a 3-day temporary on-sale liquor license for the Swanville Carnival July 7-8-9, 2023. Jim Molitor made a motion to give the Swanville Lions the 3-day temporary license with the same fee as last year $80.00. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. all members voted in favor, motion carried.

Mayor Lange read a proclamation stating June is National Small Cities Month. John Dragseth made a motion to be in support of the proclamation. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The Swanville Lions are planning to dedicate and name the walking trail to the south of Swanville the “John Gessell Gallopin’ Goose” trail. Council had no problem with that.

The following claims were presented for payment. Members of the council were furnished with a listing. Jim Molitor made a motion to approve the claims. John Dragseth seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The next regular monthly meeting will be held because of the 4th of July, Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at 7:00 pm in the Swanville Center.

There being no further business, a motion was made by Norm Carlson and seconded by Tony Maciej to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 8:10 pm.

Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer

Burnhamville Township • May 30, 2023

The regular meeting of the Town Board of Burnhamville was held May 30, 2023 at the Burtrum Community Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Mike Berscheit. Members present include Supervisors Bruce John-

son, Joe Muellner and Mike Berscheit; Clerk Shirley Hulinsky and Treasurer Pam Throener. Also present were Erv Herdering, Vernon Kroll, Jenae & Adam Ulbricht, Deja Anton, Gary & Jordyce Opatz, Ron Strassburg, and Mark Throener.

The minutes from the regular meeting of April 25, 2023 were approved on a motion by Sup. Johnson and second by Sup. Berscheit. Motion passed.

For correspondence the township received notice of county planning and zoning meeting, mileage certification, information about upgrading election equipment, Todd Co Broadband Coalition, and Thank you from several dust control recipients.

Upon discussion Sup. Berscheit made a motion to approve the Municipal Agreement of Participation and Funding of the Electron Roster Upgrade Purchase for Todd County precincts. Motion was seconded by Sup. Muellner. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Sup. Berscheit to pay all bills numbered 6449 through 6462 totaling $26,992.16. Sup. Muellner seconded the motion. Motion passed.

Vernon Kroll presented his plat development for Flicker Road and 341st Ave area. This will have two lots and both will be buildable. The board approved the plat, chair signed and now Mr. Kroll will present to county.

Ron Strassburg presented his access permit which supervisor approved.

Mark Throener requested township to replace culvert on 331st Ave. and he requested an access permit for new approach.

Gary and Jordyce Opatz were present to request the township look into costs of tarring Dunlin Road. They had signatures of agreement from most of the residents. The township will look into prices and cost sharing possibilities, especially since Todd Co. is doing projects in this area next year.

Road inspection list from May 2 was reviewed. Contractor has completed many issues.

Clean-up day on was very busy. Discussion was held on different location next year.

In the road report the contractor has completed much of the dust control and more requests are coming in. He will review roads going out of town with supervisor and city mayor. There was discussion of a holding pond on Dunlin Road filled in.

Deja Anton presented ideas to plant brush and plants to control run-off on Dunlin Road/Enchanted Loop area ditches. She will put a plan together and check into grants for 75% of costs. Along Emerald Trail the land owner is willing to do a 20 foot buffer next year and soil borings are ordered. She informed board of a local Soil & Water improvement tour June 13.

Treasurer’s report shows balance of $83,990.75. May taxes and dust control checks have been deposited. Reported approved on a motion by Sup. Berscheit and second by Sup. Muellner.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m. on a motion by Sup. Berscheit and a second by Sup. Johnson. Next regular meeting will be on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 7 pm in the Burtrum Community Center.

Shirley Hulinsky

Grey Eagle Township • July 3, 2023

Call to Order: Mike Rohe called the meeting to order at 8:00 pm. The pledge of allegiance was recited.

Members Present: Mary Ann Primus, Mike Rohe, Alan Roering and John Young. Erv Herdering, Joe Kemper and Gene Waldvogel.

Agenda Approval: A preliminary agenda was presented. Mike asked if there were additions to the agenda. Remove BBL discussion until August. Discussion on the THC sales. Request for information for driveway for Bob Waldvogel. John made the motion to accept the agenda as amended, Alan made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.

Approval of Minutes: John made the motion to accept the June 5, 2023 Township minutes. Alan made the second. All in favor. Motion passed.

Discussion on new driveway on Ascot Rd., Township will provide one load gravel – class 5. Site visit was done by Mike, he approved the site location, measurement and allowed Bob to clean the ditch and maintain at his own cost.

Work done to update new resolution for culverts and approaches- to include all of the new considerations.

Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for June. Claims list included claims 3832-3842 for a total of $29,870.44. Alan made the motion to pay the claims. John made the second. All in favor. Motion carried. Mail included LTAP newsletter and advertising.

The financial report was presented, John made the motion to approve, Alan made the second. All in favor, motion carried.

Road and Bridge Report: John shared a couple of maps from the engineer showing which Township roads would need attention first. The engineer

will be at the August meeting to share ideas with the board members. Joe Riley will do the tar repair on 335th. John did present some ideas for possible signs for BBL access. Brushing- some spots may need to have a second cut after mowing to get at some of the small brush. Arden and Ascot have some bad spots. John will check on finding someone to handle the brush.

John will look into options for the fishing dock request. DNR may be interested in putting it on their property.

Crack filling – will let them know which roads after the engineer presents at August meeting. Tree trimming will wait till later this fall.

Township Clerk received a letter from a township resident that he asked to have read at the meeting, No comments.

The tree on swimming beach needs to be taken down, John suggested Hoffman Tree Service

as they are less expensive than Carr’s. Mike made the motion to hire Hoffman Tree Service, Alan made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.

Additional agenda item: Discussion on the insurance coverage for the Township building, and the new replacement value. John made the motion to insure the building for the replacement cost and stay with the lower deductible. Alan made the second. All in favor. Motion carried. THC information was shared with the board members. More to come.

Cozy Cove – will check into cost share options for tar at next meeting.

Public Comments: None

Adjourn: Motion to adjourn by Alan, second by John. All in favor. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 9:30 pm

Minutes not approved.

Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/Treasurer

From the Desk of Pastor Bruce

Have you ever watched a movie, and someone said a word that you had to look up to see what it meant? This happens to me with John Wayne movies (my favorite actor). Lori and I were watching “Blue Bloods” last night and they said a word that I had to look up. It was in reference to the attitude or action of Frank Reagan. The word, obdurate was used. After looking it up I knew I was going to use it in this article. The meaning is: “stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action.”

The Pharisees of Jesus day were “obdurate." They knew the law to a tee, in fact, they used the law for their own benefit. They walked around piously, making sure everyone saw how “holy” they were. They ignored the needs of others and used their own prejudices against anyone who was different. So, when Jesus came into the picture and challenged their attitudes, He called them whitewashed tombs. They were “clean” on the outside, but inside they were filthy and dead.

Mark 12:13-14 “Later they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to Jesus to catch him in his words. They came to him and said, “Teacher, we know that you are a man of integrity. You aren’t swayed by others, because you pay no attention to who they are; but you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth…” The Pharisees had hard hearts and were without God. Their obdurateness was very evident to all who were around them.

John 8:3-6 “The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. They made her stand before the group and said to Jesus, “Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery. In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?” They were using this question as a trap, in order to have a basis for

accusing him…” How does Jesus respond to this? He forgave the woman and told her to sin no more!

Friends, I would like to encourage you to seek God with all your heart. He is the only way, if there is any offensive way in you, confess it to the Lord. If you are to be obdurate, please let it be that you know beyond a shadow of a doubt that Jesus is your Lord and Savior, and nothing can change your mind.

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

Pulse on People

The following students graduated after the spring 2023 semester at South Dakota State University. More than 1,400 students completed all requirements for a degree and/ or certificate program, and those requirements have been verified by the appropriate college.

Overall, students from 27 states and 20 nations graduated following the spring 2023 semester.

More than 50 students received two or more degrees or certificates from a college.

Amanda Kokett of Albany graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science from SDSU's College of Education and Human Sciences.

Elexis Vogel of Albany graduated with a Bachelor of Science from SDSU's College of Education and Human Sciences.

Madeiline Osborn of Melrose graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science from SDSU's College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions.

Explorer Program Information

The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications from youth between the ages of 15 to 21 who are interested in exploring careers within public safety such as law enforcement, dispatch, and corrections.

The Explorer Program has been in existence since 1976 and has been a very successful program providing training and guiding youth towards a career in public safety. Explorers learn procedures from everyday law enforcement scenarios, report writing, defensive tactics, and arrest protocol. Explorers are also taught CPR and Basic First Aid. They learn how to dispatch and what it is like to work in a jail setting.

Members volunteer at community events by providing security, first aid, and traffic control. Explorers are allowed to participate in ride-alongs with officers and sit-alongs with dispatchers. The group meets on a weekly basis during the school year and periodically throughout the summer months.

Interested youth should email Advisor Eric Schultz at Eric.Schultz@stearnscountymn.gov for more information.

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FOUND: Jacket near the north end Big Birch Lake on County Road 2. Call 612730-8121.

GARAGE SALE: Fri., July 28: 9-4, Sat., July 29: 9-12. Household, small appliances, knick-knacks, trailer, and more. 11324 50th Ave., Swanville.

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

WANTED: 606 or 454 International utility tractor. Call 320-267-5632. RB-tfn

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LOVEABLE: Pampered kittens, 5 males, 12 wks, want a loving home. Raised indoors, litter box trained, vet-checked, 1st shots & worming, $50, refundable upon neutering. Ward Springs 320-232-7892.

FOR SALE: 1997 Bounder Class A Motorhome 34 ft. 49,000 miles large slide, good condition $17,500. 651-600-7102

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A Donation Funny

A pig and a chicken were walking by a church where a gala charity event was taking place. Getting caught up in the spirit, the pig suggested to the chicken that they each make a contribution.

"Great idea!" the chicken cried. "Let's offer them ham and eggs?"

"Not so fast," said the pig. "For you, that's a contribution. For me, it's a total commitment."

Nice large mouth bass caught on Big Birch Lake by Walker Vucinovich. Submitted by Kathryn Johnson.