Hometown News July 6, 2023

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Once upon a time, a king was given two baby eagles as a gift, and he assigned a caretaker to raise and train the magnificent birds. One day the king asked to see the birds fly. Both birds took off, one soaring in the sky, while the other only flew for a few minutes before returning to its special tree.

The king asked the caretaker what the matter was, and the caretaker responded he didn’t know.

The king offered a reward to anyone who could teach the second eagle to fly. Many people tried by offering treats, along with kind and threatening words. Nothing worked until one day the king noticed both eagles soaring in the sky together. Excited, he sought out the caretaker to ask what happened.

“A farmer came by yesterday,” the caretaker explained. “When I told him about the situation and reward, he went home and returned with a saw and ladder. He climbed up to the eagle’s branch and sawed it off. The eagle had no choice but to fly.”

This story from “Bits & Pieces” demonstrates that sometimes we get too comfortable in our surroundings and don’t strive to do more until we get a little nudge. Sticking with what is comfortable can be a deadly habit.

“Your comfort zone is your danger zone,” said Greg Plitt, fitness model and actor.

For some reason, the goal for many people is to get to that comfort level in our everyday lives. And that is fine for many. But playing it safe is not how to get ahead. Comfort zones need to be exploited. Put pressure on yourself. We should not seek comfort, but rather success. And success is not always comfortable.

Life is full of opportunities to get outside your comfort zone, but grabbing hold of them can be difficult. Examine your own life and see what is holding you back so you can start to soar like those eagles.

My good friend Brian Tracy advises: “Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new.”

If something doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you. Try something new. Otherwise, you will never know. Be openminded and flexible. Expose yourself to new experiences. Adopt a growth mindset instead of a fixed mindset.

Appropriately, the U.S. Navy Seals are known for the saying, “Get comfortable being uncomfortable.”

Being uncomfortable and scared are two different things. Being uncomfortable means you are feeling awkward or uneasy about being in an unfamiliar situation. Being scared entails anxiety, danger or fear. You can be uncomfortable without being scared.

My advice is to challenge yourself and do something that makes you feel uncomfortable, like a new activity or a new food. Maybe it’s going out and networking in a social setting. Challenge yourself. Go slowly and try one new thing a day. The more times you put yourself in uncomfortable situations, the more comfortable and confident you will become. Nothing ventured; nothing gained.

Motivational author and speaker Dale Carnegie said, “Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think

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about it. Go out and get busy.”

Surround yourself with people who will support you. Know that failure is part of the journey. Pick yourself up and tell yourself that you will be ok. I’m not telling you it’s going to be easy; I’m telling you it’s going to be worth it. By leaving your comfort zone behind and taking a leap of faith into something new, you find out who you are truly capable of becoming.

In the bullfighting arena, expert matadors have long gained an edge by pinpointing a bull’s comfort zone. Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina studied this phenomenon and explained: “In bullfighting there is a term called querencia. The querencia is the spot in the ring to which the bull returns. Each bull has a different querencia, but as the bullfight continues, and the animal becomes more threatened, it returns more and more often to his spot. As he returns to his querencia, he becomes more predictable.”

What are the consequences of predictability? “In the end,” Fiorina says, “the matador is able to kill the bull because instead of trying something new, the bull returns to what is familiar. His comfort zone.” Mackay’s Moral: There is no comfort in the learning zone, and there is no learning in the comfort zone.

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

FRI.-SUN., JULY 7-9

• 60th Annual Swanville Mid-Summer Carnival. See ad on page 7.

SUNDAY, JULY 9

• Church of St. Benedict Parish Festival starting at 10:30 a.m., Avon.

ALBANY SENIORS • JULY 11

• Meeting change to July 11: Normally meets 1st Tuesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Albany Community Center.

SATURDAY, JULY 15

• Grey Eagle United Methodist Church Annual BBQ Luncheon from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Bake Sale 8 a.m. -2 p.m. See ad on page 7.

• Grey Eagle/Burtrum Lions Club Community Picnic from 4-7:30 p.m. at the Grey Eagle Fire Hall. See ad on page 4.

SUNDAY, JULY 16

• 42nd Annual Sacred Heart Parish Festival & Parade, Freeport. Parade 10:30 a.m. See ad on page 8.

• Grey Eagle/Burtrum Lions Club Tractor Pull at 11 a.m. at the Lions Park, Grey Eagle. See ad on page 4.

JULY 17-19 & 21-23

• Melrose Stages, Inc. Presents "Disney's Beauty & The Beast" at Marit Elliott Performing Arts Center, Melrose. July 17-19, 21-22 at 7:30 p.m. July 23 at 2 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19

• Grey Eagle Senior Center Meeting at 4 p.m. Potluck & Bingo to follow.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2

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

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.

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• 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.

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• 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.)

STEARNS CO. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

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

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• 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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“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne

Two More Buildings

The last article spoke about the buildings that were built by the original immigrants to protect the humans, the animals and the harvested products from the ravages of mother nature. I neglected to mention two small, but quite important buildings.

The original immigrants to the rural areas of Minnesota had no access to electricity, so refrigerators and freezers were not available to protect and store meats and vegetables for future use. Pickling and salting were used, but they were a limited solution. Smoking of meat products offered an extended shelf life, so smoke houses were the available solution. The meat was first either covered with a layer of salt or placed in a salt brine. The salting process lasted from a few days to as long as months. Some of the meat products were smoked at a high heat, which actually cooked the meat, while others were cured with cool smoke. The hot smoke was created with a smoldering fire below the meat. There was usually a tin protective shield over the fire to keep accidental flames from burning the meat. Cold smoking was usually accomplished by having a fire outside of the smokehouse. The smoke from the outside fire traveled through a pipe, which allowed the heat to be reduced before it entered the smokehouse. The outside fires were below the ground level, low enough to cause the warmth of the smoke to cause the smoke to rise into the smokehouse. After the smoking process was completed, the smokehouse was used as a storage facility for the cured meat. The interior smoky smell of the smokehouse was more uninviting for vermin and bugs. A continual diet of smoked food could become rather tiring, but when

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some alternating meals of chicken, fish and rabbit were added eating got better.

Fuel for the smoking fire was usually hard maple, which added a sweeter taste.

The other needed structure was an outdoor toilet. It's size was sometimes determined by the number of females in the family. There were either one or two sitting locations. Sometimes there was an additional near the floor location with a smaller sitting spot for children that had been more recently trained. The men could relieve themselves in the barn, a cornfield or behind a tree, therefore not using the outhouse as much. There was usually a smaller ventilation hole just under the roof, which was frequently used by birds as an access to a protected area to raise a family. Spiders, sometimes quite large, also felt that the outhouse was a good place to live and put webs across the holes to catch flies that were quite plentiful. The birds that took up residence in the structure evidently considered the spiders to be neighbors and not food. So that it was possible to maintain some order in the building, laths were nailed across the studs to create a holder for the magazines and catalogs that were used for cleanliness and reading. Softer magazine paper was preferred, along with the blue paper that had been used to wrap fruits that had been purchased in a crate. Other more stiff paper needed to be rubbed and crushed frequently

to make it more pliable. Gatherings of very soft paper would frequently be turned into a pile of fluff by the mice that were planning to create a nest. As can be seen, the importance and frequency of use of an outhouse made it a must on the homestead.

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When a couple of boys get together, they occasionally develop ideas that are made especially for their own entertainment. When neighboring families came to visit and they had a girl whose age was similar to a resident of the farm, they enjoyed sitting and talking in the outhouse. The boys, of course they never did it, would take a board and slam it against the back of the toilet, causing an extremely loud bang, especially in the outhouse. Hmm... Just a remembrance.

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Obituaries

Lucille M. Orth

Lucille M. Orth, age 90 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at the CentraCare Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, July 3 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Ben Kociemba officiating and Deacon Ernie Kociemba assisting. Interment was held in the parish cemetery.

Lucille Marie Meyer was born August 26, 1932, in Melrose, Minnesota to Celestine and Theresa (Schroeder) Meyer. Lucille graduated from St. Francis High School in Little Falls. She married Eymard Orth on August 19, 1952. They farmed north of Melrose, dairying and then converted to raising turkeys. They had 12 children (one died in infancy) and were kept busy with huge gardens, farm chores, and country life. Lucille delighted in serving her family home cooked meals and fresh bread. She was a leader in Christian Women, DCCW, MCCL, 4-H, and very involved in the choir.

In 1978, Lucille flew by herself for the very first time ever, to visit her daughter, Mary in Tanzania, where she was working with Fr. Dan Ohmann and the Maryknoll Lay Missioners.

After retirement, they moved to Melrose, where they were very active at the Pine Villa chapel, leading the singing and lectoring every day for over 24 years. They are known for their huge garden and beautiful grotto in the front yard. Lucille poured her heart into her family and her community.

Survivors include her husband of 70 years, Eymard Orth of Melrose; children, Mary (Richard) Lauer of Sauk Centre, Catherine (Dave) White of Roseland, VA, David (Linda Hinnenkamp) Orth of Melrose, Anne Orth of Becker, Joan (Shawn) Kempenich of Little Falls, Paul (Patty Berscheit) Orth of Randall, Tom (Nissa Eastvold) Orth of Oak Grove, Roseann (Jim) Engelmeyer of Freeport, Gary (JoNell Dahl) of Fargo, Steven (Michelle Beilke) Orth of Richmond, and Peter (Danelle Jutz) Orth of Rogers; 42 grandchildren and 33 greatgrandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Patricia Meyer and Jone Meyer.

Lucille was preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter, Lisa Julie Orth; sisters and brothers, Sr. Cecile Meyer, O.S.F., LeRoy Meyer, infant brother, Leo Otto Meyer, Rev. Thomas Meyer, Vernon Meyer, and Sr. Bernadette Meyer, O.S.F.; sister-in-law, Katherine Meyer; and infant granddaughter, Abbey Grace Orth.

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

Joseph F. “Joe” Loehr

Joseph F. “Joe” Loehr, age 91 of Melrose, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on

Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

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

Thursday, July 6 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday at the church in Melrose.

Joseph Francis Loehr was born March 8, 1932 in Spring Hill, Minnesota to Mathias and Theresia (Gardner) Loehr. He farmed at a young age and later took over the family farm west of Spring Hill. On June 8, 1965 he was united in marriage to Jeanette Kortan at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. Together, the couple continued farming until 2002 when they retired and sold the farm to their son. Joe and Jeanette moved to Melrose. Farming was a big part of Joe’s life. Even though Joe was not on the farm, he continued to help his son.

He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose, St. Michael’s Men’s Society of Spring Hill, Paynesville Knights of Columbus and was a longtime member of the Stearns County & MN State Plowing Association. Joe enjoyed bowling, playing cards, especially Solo and 500, but most of all, spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Loehr of Melrose; children, Judy (Andy) Roehl of Foreston, Joey (Pam) Loehr of Spring Hill, Mary Kay (Mark) Spanier of Big Lake, and Stacy (Jeff) Hellermann of Starbuck; and seven grandchildren, Jacob, John, and Breanna Loehr, Mason and Mitchell Spanier, and Emma and Isaac Hellermann.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents; brother and sister-in-law, Melvin (Genevieve) Loehr; and brother, Alphonse Loehr. Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.

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Daniel J. “Dan” Kulas

Daniel J. “Dan”

Kulas, age 75, of St. Anna, passed away after a year-long battle with cancer on Sunday, July 2, 2023 surrounded by his family at the St. Cloud Hospital. He made his journey to heaven to see Jesus, his parents, relatives, and friends.

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

Monday, July 10 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Anna with Rev. Gregory Mastey officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday and from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Monday at the church in St. Anna. Parish prayers will be at 2 p.m. followed by a rosary from the Holdingford Knights of Columbus at 4 p.m. Sunday evening.

Daniel James Kulas was born April 2, 1948 to Stanis and Mary (Langner) Kulas. He attended country school to the 8th grade and went on to Holdingford High School where he graduated in 1966. He went to work at St. Cloud Meat Packing until 1969 where he learned to cut and handle meat. He then went to St. Cloud VoTech for a month-long welding course. Daniel worked at Stearns Welding Inc. in Winsted, MN. He then went on to work for Paper Calmenson & Co. in St Paul where he helped to fabricate and weld 20 floors of the IDS tower.

Dan married Linda Henning in 1971 and had 4 children, Julieann, Joann, Jill, and Michael. They later divorced. In 1974, Dan returned to the family farm where he farmed crops and milked 48 cows until 1998 when he sold off the cows. He then worked for Archer Daniels until suffering an injury that made him retire. He then started All Saints Septic Service until retiring in 2021.

Dan loved to hunt and fish with his children and friends. His son Michael had many adventures and stories to tell that will live on for family to laugh and learn from. In the winter, he liked to go spearing in a dark house where he speared many big northern pike, some over 20 lbs. Dan hunted with shotgun, muzzle loader, and rifle at the swamp on the family farm. He hunted and yielded many big bucks and does off the property. Dan was a good marksman and loved long range shooting with rifle the best. He loved to play cards, especially Texas Hold’em and spent many Thursdays at Whitney Center in St. Cloud playing cards.

He was a member of St. Anna Sportsman’s Club for many years- an influence in removing carp that took over Pelican and Pine Lakes, a member of the Albany Knights of Columbus Father Pierz Council #3628 then transferred to the Holdingford Knights of Columbus St. Isadore Council #9307, was a very proud member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Anna and the family farm in St. Anna. He was a storyteller about family history and read non-fiction books about wars, religion, history, and politics. He was avid about talking about these subjects and had many debates about them.

Survivors include his children, Michael Kulas of Avon, Julieann (Christopher) Willie of Becker, Joann (Dave Malikowski) Schmitz of St. Stephen, and Jill Walker of South Dakota; grandchildren, Abigail and Alyssa Willie and Wyatt Schmitz; sisters, Bernadette (Ray) Pintok of Opole and Madonna Nentl of Holdingford; many nieces and nephews, loving relatives, and friends.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Stanis and Mary Kulas; son-in-law, Raymond Walker; infant brother, Joseph Kulas; brother-inlaw, Melvin Nentl; nephews, John Nentl and Don Neis; and many other relatives.

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

David L. Kleve

David L. Kleve, age 74 of Freeport, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at the CentraCare Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, July 3 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Greg Miller, O.S.B. officiating. Interment was in the parish cemetery with military honors by the Albany American Legion.

David Leo Kleve was born April 13, 1949 in Melrose, Minnesota to Arnold and Marie (Van Heel) Kleve. He was united in marriage to Dianne Gerads on October 3, 1970 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany. David farmed north of Freeport until October 1, 2007 when David had a stroke. He was a member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany, Krain Township Board member, and the Albany American Legion. David enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and farming.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Dianne Kleve of Freeport; children, Gwen Kleve of Paynesville, Jason (Denise) Kleve of Osakis, Jeramie Kleve of Holdingford, Josh (Robin) Kleve of Freeport, and Gretchen (Eric) Muellner of Sauk Centre; father, Arnold Kleve; grandchildren, Ashley and Zach Clark, Courtney and Brandin Mackedanz, Zachary Hanson (Evelin Mackedanz), Samantha and Brendon Scott, Emily and Mason Douvier, Damon Kleve, Jackie Kleve, Lisa Kleve, Olivia Kleve, Avery Kleve, Danny Muellner, and Jake Muellner; seven great-grandchildren with twins on the way; brother, Robert (Nancy) Kleve of St. Anna; sisters, Alice Eggert of Waite Park, Marilyn (Roger) Zimmermann of Albany, and Carol Kleve of Albany; and special nephew, Neil Nathe.

David was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Kleve; brother-in-law, Ray Eggert; and Goddaughter, Jody Kleve.

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

Donald J. “Don” Lemley

Donald J. “Don” Lemley, age 75 of Sauk Centre, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at the CentraCare Hospital in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 8 at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Melrose.

Donald Joseph Lemley was born October 13, 1947 in Wellman, Iowa to Leo and Dorothy (Semler) Lemley. Don graduated from Sauk Centre High School and was united in marriage to Roseann Laumeyer in Sisseton, South Dakota. Don was a self-employed over-the-road truck driver as he owned and operated his own trucking company. He later sold his rig and drove for Jennie-O and lastly drove for Bayer Built before his retirement. Don had a passion for flying and loved playing in the dirt at Virgil Niehaus’ farm.

Survivors include his son, Brian Lemley; grandson, Logan; brother, David Lemley; and many loving relatives and friends.

Don was preceded in death by his wife, Roseann Lemley on June 9, 2021; and parents, Leo and Dorothy Lemley.

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

50th Anniversary Open House

Dennis and Deb Koopmeiners

Dennis and Deb Koopmeiners invite you to a 50th anniversary open house party on Sunday, July 16, 2023 from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Holdingford Legion. Dennis and Deb (Elfering) Koopmeiners were married July 7, 1973 at Seven Dolors Church in Albany.

Melrose High School senior Gabby Butkowski (center) won 1st place in the VFW sponsored Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest for the 2nd year in a row. This year she also placed 1st in the district and 2nd place in state judging. The theme of Gabby's artwork was "Longing For Home." Presenting her with awards was VFW Auxiliary #7050 President Nancy Kemper and Treasurer Rosie Athmann. Submitted by Rosie Athmann.

Grey Eagle United Methodist Church to Hold Annual

The Grey Eagle United Methodist Church will be holding its annual BBQ Luncheon on Saturday, July 15 at 10:00 a.m. at 30422 County Road 2, two miles south of Grey Eagle. The facility is handicapped-accessible and will provide valet parking for those who need it. Along with the

The Northern Tier Cyclists took a break at Freeport Gas and Grocery and enjoyed the picnic table and gazebo along the trail in Freeport. The cyclists started off in Bar Harbor, Maine and will end in Seattle, Washington. They are biking to raise awareness and funds for the Multiple Sclerosis. Two people joined in Minneapolis and are only going with them up through Western South Dakota. More information can be found on their website BiketheUSforMS.org. Submitted by Rosie Thell.

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Liam Griffin visiting from the state of Washington catches his first fish ever on Big Birch Lake. Submitted by Linnea Ingold.

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, Should I cash in my 401(k) to pay off my car? I have just enough in the account to pay off the car and free up money in my budget.

-Marina

Dear Marina, If I were in your shoes, and I could pay off the car in 18 months or less, I’d live on rice and beans—plus a very strict monthly budget—and just push through until that car payment was out of my life. If that wasn’t realistic, then I’d take out ads online and in the local paper, and sell the car as fast as possible.

Cashing out your retirement plan to make this happen isn’t a good idea. I love that you want to get rid of your car payment, but if you use your 401(k) they’ll charge you a 10% penalty, plus your tax rate. That means you’ll lose anywhere from 30 to 50 percent of it to the government.

I don’t know about you, Marina, but I think those guys get way too much of our money already!

-Dave

Dear Dave, My husband was recently told layoffs are about to happen at his company, and that it might be a good idea for him to start looking for another job. He has found a couple of good possibilities, but the jobs are located 100 miles

away. In preparation for a possible move, we spoke with a real estate agent who told us we’d have to remodel our kitchen to sell the house. We’ve got about $4,000 in savings, but the agent said remodeling would take between $2,500 and $3,000. Should we get a second mortgage to pay for the work?

-Natalie

Ask The Motor Medics®

From the Hosts of the Under The Hood radio show.

Dear Motor Medics,

I have a 2013

Dear Natalie,

For starters, I’d suggest cutting expenses any way you can, living on a strict budget and saving as much cash as possible. But taking out a second mortgage? No! You don’t want that hanging over your heads.

You might want to get another opinion on the kitchen remodel, too. Sure, a new kitchen would be nice, but would it be a make-or-break kind of thing if you decide to sell your home? Probably not, unless it’s in really terrible shape right now. Regardless, there’s no way I’d go into debt to make this happen. I mean, your house isn’t even on the market yet. There’s no reason to fix up a house that’s not for sale, especially when you’ve got just $4,000 to your names.

My advice is to wait and see how the whole job situation plays out before making any big decisions. Then if you end up selling the house and moving, you might take $500 or so from savings to freshen up the kitchen a little bit.

-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.

Chevy van and I keep getting moisture on the driver’s side floor. I don’t know where it’s coming from. I thought if you could lead me in the right direction maybe it wouldn’t be so costly. I read your column in the Vandalia leader from Vandalia Mo.

Dear Bert,

-Bert in Curryville, Missouri

To find water leaks it takes some time, and here is one way we do it. Begin by mixing up some very sudsy dish soap in a water bucket. Next start the car and turn the blower to the vent position (not A/C) and set the blower on high. Close all the windows and doors then pour the mixture around any spot that is joined together like window trim, door seals, bolts that are exposed, etc. If you see air bubbles coming out, then you know you have a leak. A few bubbles around door handles are normal but door seals are not. Once you find the leak it will have to be addressed according to where it is. These vehicles have come to us with leaking windshields and door seals as well. If your vehicle has a sunroof you will want to make sure the drains for the roof are clear of obstructions. The drains are located close to the front edge of the door and on the rear edge of the doors and run from the roof to under the car.

-Take care, the Motor Medics Dear Motor Medics,

I am ready to purchase a set of new tires for my all-wheel drive car and have thought about purchasing two sets, one for winter and one for summer. I live in an area that does not see a huge snowfall amount each year, but we can get our share of slippery roads and ice. What should I be looking for if I go this route and are there any things you would suggest?

Dear Kate,

-Kate in Oklahoma City

On an all-wheel drive car a good set of all-season tires perform very well but many people like yourself want the very best traction they can get so they go with a second set of tires. This requires one of two things, either

of changing and less chance of damage to a tire. There is a one-time cost involved in the wheels though, but sometimes less expensive alternatives can be found for the winter months. You may even go with some fancy aftermarket units for summer. For driving on ice and snow many manufactures offer a specialized tire that is purpose made and is best used just in the winter months as they wear faster on dry pavement. Ask your tire dealer which is best for you.

-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.

Albany Senior Dining

Mon., July 10: Hamburger tomato casserole, garden salad, mixed vegetables.

Tues., July 11: Chicken ala king over biscuit, peas & carrots, orange wedge.

Wed., July 12: Salisbury steak, paprika potatoes, carrots.

Thurs., July 13: Special of the day.

Fri., July 14: Sloppy Joe, sweet potato, chuck wagon corn, apple slices.

Pre-registration requested to dine daily. For more info. call 320-845-4070.

Upsala - All Ages

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

Mon., July 10: Country fried steak, mashed potatoes, vegetable, dessert.

Tues., July 11: Spaghetti hotdish, garlic bread, vegetable, dessert.

Wed., July 12: Cook's choice.

Thurs., July 13: Hamburger gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll, dessert.

Fri., July 14: Liver & onions, potato, vegetable, dessert.

Pick up or eat in by 11:30 a.m. For meals, call a day before: 320-573-4435.

Painting

• Propane Exchange

Groceries • Pep's Pork • Schaefer's Market

Harry's Pizza • Bait • ATM

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HUGE GARAGE SALE: July 7-8: 8-5. Major down sizing collectible, glassware, camping and more. 34597 180th St., Swanville.

GARAGE SALE: July 14 & 15, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Grey Eagle United Methodist Church. Bake Sale and Luncheon on Saturday.

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

WANTED: 70 hp. tractor with cab & snowblower, reasonable. Call 320-267-5632.

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FOR SALE: '84 Corvette, top comes off, $10,500 or b/o. Call 320-267-5632. RB-tfn

Zebra mussels confirmed in Pine Lake in Stearns County

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Pine Lake, near Saint Anna in Stearns County.

A lakeshore resident contacted the DNR after finding a zebra mussel on a rock in front of their property. In follow-up searches, a DNR invasive species specialist found another adult zebra mussel attached to a log on the south end of the lake.

Whether or not a lake has any invasive species, Minnesota law requires people to:

• Clean watercraft, trailers and equipment to remove aquatic plants and prohibited invasive species.

• Drain all water and leave drain plugs out during transport.

• Dispose of unwanted bait in the trash.

• Never release bait, plants or aquarium pets into Minnesota waters.

• Dry docks, lifts and rafts for 21 days before moving them from one water body to another.

These additional steps reduce the risk of spreading aquatic invasive species:

Decontaminate watercraft and equipment – find free stations on the courtesy decontamination page of the DNR website (mndnr.gov/decon).

Spray with high-pressure water or rinse with very hot water (120 degrees for at least two minutes or 140 degrees for at least 10 seconds).

Dry watercraft and equipment for at least five days before using in another water body.

People should contact a Minnesota DNR aquatic invasive species specialist (mndnr.gov/invasives/ais/contacts.html) if they think they have found zebra mussels or any other invasive species that was not already known to be in the water body.

More information is available on the aquatic invasive species page of the DNR website (mndnr.gov/ais).

From the Desk of Pastor Bruce

Several years ago, I was the Facilities Manager at a Bible Camp in north central, MN. Lori and I had four children and it was a great place to raise our young children. The summer camping season was very busy, so when school started up and fall came it was nice and quiet at camp. When the kids came home from school, we would often walk down to the camp and play in the gymnasium. When it was time to leave for home, it was pitch black outside. We had huge pine trees on the property, and I know this is going to sound crazy, we could not see 6” in front of us. The darkness was so overwhelming.

When I remembered to bring a flashlight for the walk home, we could see, but only where the light was shining. Now, I just want you to think about that for a minute. If I turned on the flashlight, the light overtook the darkness. It wasn’t the other way around. Can you imagine what it would be like, in the winter, if you turned on the light and the darkness swallowed up the light? You would not be chosen to advertise for Eveready batteries, that’s for sure. It’s the same thing with a closet. If you are inside, and you open the door, the darkness doesn’t go out, the light comes in and illuminates the inside of the closet.

In the Bible, darkness is referred to as evil and light is referred to as good. Matthew 5:14-16 says “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” We are instructed here to show people the goodness that God gave us to do, so that unbelievers would see God and worship Him.

John 12:35 says “Then Jesus told them, “You are going to have the light just a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, before darkness overtakes you. Whoever walks in the dark does not know where they are going.” In the same way that I was blinded by the darkness at camp, believers need to continue to walk “in light” because one day Jesus is coming back for us. But those caught in darkness will be eternally lost.

-Pastor Bruce Miller from Swanville Bible Church, 320547-2916

Sat., July 15 • Bake Sale: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Luncheon 10 AM - 2 PM

Call 320-285-8013

2 Miles South of Grey Eagle, 30422 County 2

FOR SALE: Germain diesel head with injectors, wire corn crib, grain cleaner, 4 row cultivator, riding lawn mower. Call 320252-9756.

FOR SALE: 2013 Forest River Surveyor Select travel trailer, 32 ft. sleeps 5-6 with many extra features. Call 320-493-5562, leave message.

FOR SALE: 1995 Hurricane deck boat and trailer, excellent condition, $4,500 or B/O. Call 320-250-7135.

FOR SALE: 12 Carbon Hunter arrows & Arrow Saw. Call 320-260-4551.

FOR SALE: 1998 5th wheel camper. Call 320-256-7178.

Stop at the Swanville Senior Center for some Ice Cream, Sundaes, Home Made Bars, Lemonade, Coffee, and Grab Bags!

Saturday, July 8th

WE'RE HIRING!

• Flexible Schedule to work with your busy life

• Full-time employee benefits include health & life insurance and vacation & holiday pay

• Sign on bonus after 90 days

• $1.50 holiday & weekend differential pay

• Receive 10 cents per gallon fuel discount

HELP WANTED - MAINTENANCE

The City of Grey Eagle is looking for a Maintenance employee; up to 35 hours per week.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Upkeep of the parks & cemetery: mowing lawn, weed trimming, trash removal, etc.

• Upkeep & routine maintenance of equipment

• Clean the Library, City Hall & Fire Meeting Room

• Snow removal of alleys, sidewalks and parking lots

This position works directly with the City Council.

Applications can be obtained at Grey Eagle City Hall located at 202 Woodman Street South, by email request sent to gecity@meltel.net or on the city website at greyeaglemn.govoffice2.com.

The City of Grey Eagle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider.

Todd County HHS Employment Opportunities

(4:30 AM Opener)

Part-Time Closer

• Make money & have fun! FREEPORT

Contact Store Locations for Details or Apply on-line: www.rahnfuels.com

HELP WANTED PT SEASONAL MAINTENANCE

The City of Grey Eagle is looking for a PT Maintenance employee. Hours would vary, with approximately 20 hours per week during the summer and as needed during the winter.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Upkeep of the parks & cemetery: mowing lawn, weed trimming, trash removal, etc.

• Snow removal of alleys, sidewalks and parking lots

This position works directly with the FT Maintenance person and the City Council. Applications can be obtained at Grey Eagle City Hall located at 202 Woodman Street South, by email request sent to gecity@meltel.net or on the city website at greyeaglemn.govoffice2.com.

The City of Grey Eagle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider.

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

**Social Worker – Comprehensive

Re-entry Program (full-time)

**Eligibility Worker (full-time)

**Office Support Specialist II (seasonal, part-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. EOE

FOR SALE: New in boxes: 9x11 gazebo, enclosed. 3 piece padded rocker set. Was $599, sell for $425. Call 320-360-0343. TK

FOR SALE: 2017 Oasis 26' camper like new well-kept sleeps 10. For more info call 320-339-5260.

FOR SALE: Inversion table like new, paid $150, asking $100. Call 320-493-5562, leave message.

BLENKERS ROOFING, LLC

Gutters • Soffits Fascia • Siding

Melrose • 320-256-5400

A Reward Funny

An elderly gentleman had serious hearing problems for a number of years. He went to the doctor and the doctor was able to have him fitted for a set of hearing aids that allowed the gentleman to hear 100%.

The elderly gentleman went back in a month to the doctor and the doctor said, "Your hearing is perfect. Your family must be really pleased that you can hear again."

The gentleman replied, "Oh, I haven't told my family yet. I just sit around and listen to the conversations. I've changed my will three times!"

Todays Thought

I thought I wanted a career; turns out I just wanted a salary.

Freeport, MN

July 16, 2023

9:00 AM—Outdoor Polk a Mass by LaVerne & t he Starlit es (Bring your Lawn Chairs)

Online Quilt Auction

7 quilts available

Bidding open NOW through 10am July 16 https://www.32auctions.com/SacredHeartFestival2023

10:30 AM—Par ade

Theme ~ “Car toons Through t he y ears” call Andy Grieve at 320-260-5615, or email freeportmnparade@gmail.com if you are interested in entering a float

11:30 AM– FOOD & GAMES

Beer Garden, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Ring t he Bell, Kid’s inflatables , Etc

12:15 PM LIVE ENTER TAINMENT BY Crys tal Breeze

4:00 PM—GRAND RAFFLE DRAWING & QUILT RAFFLE DRAWING

Gr and R affle Tick e ts $20 each Quilt Chances $5 each