Hometown News June 15, 2023

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Assertiveness is not bullying -By

A new college graduate reported for work on the first day and looked forward to meeting with her boss. She asked if she could speak first, and proceeded to inform the boss that she would not be working on Fridays and would expect to have new office furniture of her choosing. She also let it be known that any criticism of her work would be viewed as harassment, since she was schooled in all the latest methods and practices.

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I’ve found that seeking feedback from colleagues is the best course on how to proceed and become more comfortable in speaking up. Another tactic is assessing your own behavior if you are honest and truthful. Are you fearful of asking or stating what you want?

Assertiveness will help you build positive relationships at work. And assertiveness, like most constructive traits, can be learned. Here are some practical tools that can help you take control of your career:

• Target your goal. Take a moment to identify what you want from an interaction with a co-worker or manager. Our desire to please others can get in the way of what we really need. Think about your own objectives and constraints before agreeing to requests for help.

a request, provide a short reason why you can’t do it. Don’t be overly apologetic – just be firm and polite. Warren Buffett said, “The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything.”

• Watch your emotions. Try not to get angry or show frustration. Conflict can be uncomfortable. If you are too emotional, delay if possible. Remain calm and breathe slowly. Keep your voice steady and strong.

• Use assertive body language. Studies show that body language is just as important, if not more than actual words. Maintain eye contact and use expressions and gestures wisely. Keep an upright posture, leaning forward. Don’t cross your arms or legs.

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The boss sat silent, which the new grad interpreted as agreement. But then he stood up and said, “I’m not sure who you talked to about this, or why you think you have that kind of authority on your first –and possibly last—day here, but the answers are no, no and no. And while I admire your assertiveness, you might want to work on your people skills.”

Assertiveness can help you express yourself effectively and stand up for your point of view, but it can also intimidate and scare others. You don’t want to be viewed as a bully or arrogant. Finding the right amount of assertiveness is the key because assertiveness is not always seen as a positive trait.

Being assertive means being self-confident, firm, positive, decisive and empathic all rolled into one. Studies show that assertive people have better self-esteem, reduced mental health issues and stress, have healthier and more reciprocal relationships and just have better overall satisfaction with their lives.

Simply put, assertive people get ahead but you must know the territory. Some companies and geographic areas value more assertiveness, while others prefer a more persuasive and quiet approach.

• Be specific. The fewer mixed messages you send to people, the more likely you’ll get what you want from them. For example, instead of saying something like, “I need that sometime today, if possible,” specify when you need something from a colleague.

• Ask for more information. You need information to make good decisions for yourself. If you think a boss is making an unreasonable request, ask for clarification. That way you can understand the request more fully, and you’ll have the confidence to say “yes” or “no.”

• Take ownership of your message. Use “I” phrases instead of trying to pawn off responsibility. Say, for example, “I need that report on my desk by the end of the day,” instead of “They want the report today.”

• Say “no” when necessary. In an attempt to seem cooperative or nice, many of us don’t know how to say “no.” When you need to turn down

• Start small. Develop your assertive skills in low-risk situations by practicing with people you are close to and trust. Solicit their feedback and evaluate yourself and then adjust your approach. With regular practice you will become more comfortable and natural and less threatening.

The new grad in the first story could have used this advice – for this job or finding her next one.

Mackay’s Moral: Standing up for yourself isn’t about changing the other person. It’s about honoring your self-worth.

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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• Magnifi Financial Member Appreciation Day from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Grey Eagle.

FRI.-SAT., JUNE 16-17

• Spunktacular Days at Avon Wobegon Park.

SATURDAY, JUNE 17

• Kutter Insurance Agency Customer Appreciation from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Grey Eagle. See ad on page 5.

• Todd County Breakfast on the Farm from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Rinde Farms, LLC.

SUNDAY, JUNE 18

• Freeport Fire Department 62nd Annual Ham BBQ - Hog/Beef Raffle from 4:30-9 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21

• Todd County Council on Aging Meeting at 3:30 p.m. at the Grey Eagle Senior Center.

• Grey Eagle Senior Center Meeting at 4 p.m. with potluck/bingo to follow.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 5

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

FRI.-SUN., JULY 7-9

• 60th Annual Swanville Mid-Summer Carnival.

SUNDAY, JULY 9

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

SUNDAY, JULY 16

• 42nd Annual Sacred Heart Parish Festival

• Meets 1st Tuesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Albany Community Center.

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• 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.

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• Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Burtrum City Hall.

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• Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution 1st Saturday of the Month from 10-11 a.m. at River of Live Church, Sauk Centre.

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• Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

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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.

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

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

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• 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.

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

“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne

The 1930's I am not old enough to remember the 1930’s. I’ve been told that it was called the bad years.

The country was in a great recession and there was also a great drought that covered the western half of the U.S. Cropland blew away in great clouds of dust which almost turned day into darkness. Around here weeds and grasshoppers were about all that was in the fields.

No crops grew, so there was no feed for the farm animals. Farmers needed crops to feed the livestock and make the payments on their farm. Many farmers lost their farms and were forced to leave the area.

The depression caused the price of the farm animals at the markets to be extremely low. From our area it was not possible to send pigs to the St. Paul Market, because the money paid for the animals was less than the shipping cost. Many animals were shot and buried, due to the shortage of feed for them. At the same time, people living in the metropolitan areas were starving for lack of food and also money to

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buy food, if work could be found. Employment was extremely difficult to find and wages were very low.

Our farm made it through the bad years. The pigs were fenced in the wooded areas, where they were able to eat roots and other underground vegetation during the summer months. They also chewed bark off of the trees. The children gathered acorns from under the oak trees to feed the pigs in the winter. Pigs continued to multiply, although on a limited basis, so there was a lot of pork for the families to eat. Dad talked about Ma’s baked beans as being baked pork with a few beans in it.

The cows were also pastured in the woods. When the vegetation in the woods became scarce, basswood trees were cut, since they had more leaves than the other trees. Leaves probably were not the best feed, but it kept them alive during the summer. During the summer, slews, swamps and shallow lake areas were cut by long hours of hand cutting followed by dragging the meadow grass and cattails to higher ground so that it could dry. The dried plant material was then loaded on wagons and hauled to the barn for storage.

Chickens were more self sufficient in the summer months. They ate bugs, weed seeds and scratched under any shaded area to find worms. When winter came, chickens had to be fed grain, but the number of chickens were reduced

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to produce chicken for preservation by canning. Pa went to his spear-house on a daily basis and carried dogfish home to throw to the chickens. They loved fish. Any extra eggs produced were sold in town for as low as 2 cents a dozen.

My Grandmother said that during the 1930’s, there was one year which resulted in a gross income of less than $200.00 for the whole year. This included Pa and the team being hired to build road for $1.00 per day for him and $1.00 per day for the team of horses and a wagon with dump-planks.

The bad years lasted through most of the 1930’s. Government programs such as the WPA and the CCC’s put a lot of people to work and

gave them the feeling of accomplishment for being able to work for their pay. The infusion of money from the government not only created many improvements in our infrastructure, but it put money in the workers pockets with which to buy food. This helped the farmers, which along with the return of the rain, helped them to recover financially. Life got better. For feedback or story ideas, email Tom at tom@swanvilleinsurance.com.

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Henry M. Pohlmann

Henry M. Pohlmann, age 61 of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Friday, June 9, 2023 at his home in Melrose, Minnesota. Private family services will be held.

Henry Marcellus Pohlmann was born January 2, 1962 in Melrose, Minnesota to Francis “Lawrence” and Irene (Koopmeiners) Pohlmann. He was raised on the family farm where he enjoyed helping out doing fieldwork and chores. During high school, Henry worked at Kraft Foods. He graduated from Melrose High School in 1980 and in 1981, he purchased a milk truck route from Mel Roering which owned and operated as Pohlmann Trucking.

He was united in marriage to Mary Rieland on October 20, 1984. The couple purchased the family farm and had three daughters. In 2009, Henry sold the dairy cows and started raising beef cows and crop farming. He started working at Rahn’s Propane and Oil in June of 2009 until April of 2021 when he started working at Land O’ Lakes.

Henry enjoyed bowling, playing softball, and snowmobiling, especially in his younger years. He enjoyed riding his four-wheeler after work checking the beef cows along the creek he truly loved. Henry had a big heart and would always help out whoever needed help fixing things.

Survivors include his daughters, Kali (Tyler) Schmiesing of New Munich and Micki (Joe) Orbeck of New Munich; grandchildren, Beckett Schmiesing, Paiten and Ellie Bushman, and Hazel Orbeck; brothers, Fred Pohlmann and Danny (Ruth) Pohlmann; sisters, Kathy (Dave) Welle, Rita (James) Geehan, Patty Ahrens, Eileen (Butch) Schneider, Teresa (Bill) LeClaire, and Carla Hinnenkamp (Dave Anderson); many loving relatives and friends.

Henry was preceded in death by his daughter, Tara Pohlmann; parents; brother, Bernard Pohlmann; and sister, Mary Ann Vener.

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

Betty Jane Koehn

Betty Jane “Janie” Koehn, born September 15, 1937, went to her heavenly home on January 19, 2023. Proceeded in death by parents, Erick and Cecilia Koehn and survived by her loving sister, Carol Ann. A funeral service was held on February 03, 2023, at Woodbury Lutheran Church in Woodbury, Minnesota. Her private inurnment was held on May 20, 2023, at Saint John’s Cemetery in Stearns County, Minnesota.

Janie was born at home in Stearns County, Krain Township near Holdingford, Minnesota. She was lovingly welcomed into the family by parents Erick and Cecilia and older sister Carol Ann. As a child she was her mom’s best helper, enjoying baking the most. Over the years, many of her family and friends enjoyed Janie’s delicious cookies, which were her specialty. As a young child, Janie survived polio and even through this difficult challenge, she was always full of joy and loved life. After graduating from Upsala High School, Janie moved to Saint Paul to live with her sister Carol Ann. When she moved to Saint Paul Janie worked at Farwell, Ozmun, Kirk & Company for sixteen years. After FOK she was employed by 3M and retired from 3M after twenty-five years of service.

In her spare time, in addition to baking, Janie loved to travel with her sister and long-time friend Anna Mae Nelson. Janie visited Alaska, Hawaii, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Norway, Sweden; and her favorite destinations were Germany and Hawaii. Janie was loved by her family and friends because of her wonderful demeaner, always positive and calm, quick to show her sweet smile, and full of laughter and love. Janie will be deeply missed by all who knew her!

Edwin Conrad Duclos

Edwin Conrad Duclos, age 97, passed away comfortably and peacefully at home with family April 18, 2023.

A funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 24, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Grey Eagle, with visitation one hour before Mass. Luncheon will follow at the church. Inurnment will be at Fort Snelling Cemetery at 1:45 p.m., Monday, June 26, arriving 1:30 for staging.

Ed was born Dec. 30, 1925, to John and Catherine (Hoffmann) Duclos in Freeport, Minnesota. He was the 11th of 13 siblings and would proudly tell you that he had eight brothers and four sisters. The drought years of the early 30s hit family farms especially hard so Ed and his brothers had to leave school to help support their family. He had numerous jobs giving him a broad variety of skills. In 1944, when his country called, although not quite 18, Ed joined the Seabees. Because of his work experience, which included driving truck, Ed was pulled from boot camp to head up a truck battalion. He shipped to Okinawa and ran supplies to the frontline at night. At the end of the war, he moved to Minneapolis to find work. He had several jobs, landing one at which he could work double shifts. He was thrilled and grateful as it enabled him to get himself firmly established. He eventually took a job with Industrial Lumber and Plywood where he began as a truck driver and within four years became the yard foreman until he retired. In 1950 Ed married the love of his life Verina “LaVerne” Bergmann. They settled in Minneapolis to raise their three daughters. Ed and LaVerne had an indefatigable partnership. They shared common values and visions for their family and each worked and sacrificed equally to make them a reality. Supporting their daughters’ education was of highest priority. Besides his work at the lumberyard, Ed always owned a business on the side – often piece work he could do in his garage. He had the opportunity to purchase a semitractor and three trailers to haul the sawdust from the lumberyard to turkey farms in the Owatonna area. He unloaded the sawdust by hand with a grain shovel year-round. Imagine 100-degree weather, inside a turkey barn, inside a semi-trailer shoveling sawdust by hand. Now that’s sacrifice in pursuit of a vision: his family. And never did you hear him complain. Ed was able to hold his long vision and not let the bumps and detours along the way derail him. He always had an attitude of gratitude.

In 1962, Ed and LaVerne purchased a lot on Big Birch Lake, starting with a small trailer house. At his girls’ insistence, they and LaVerne headed to the lake the day after school let out and did not return till the night before school began, with Ed joining them on weekends. In 1982, Ed and LaVerne built a home on the lake and eventually retired there. They were introduced to Las Vegas by LaVerne’s brother Mel who taught school there for 32 years. They purchased a home in Vegas and spent their winters there enjoying fishing, the beautiful environment that surrounds Las Vegas and of course some gambling.

While work was Ed’s MO, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and was strongly connected to nature. He loved just observing what was around him. He enjoyed building and repairing things and could truly make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear. He a real eye for detail. But what he enjoyed most was being with family. Cutting the grass on his riding lawn mower, work by some people’s estimation, gave him the perfect position from which to watch his family enjoying themselves.

Ed was impeccably honest, always standing in integrity: what you saw is what you got. He listened more than he spoke. Commitment and loyalty were in his DNA. He was kind and generous, always ready to help friends and family. He was compassionate, wearing his heart on his sleeve. Ed had a soft spot for women, children, animals and anyone in need. It pained him to see any sentient being in distress or pain. And he rounded all this out with a great sense of humor.

Ed had a very strong faith which carried him through the tough times. He carried a rosary in his hunting jacket: after all, he said, there is a lot of time spent waiting, plenty of time to pray a rosary or two. He was a lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus.

Ed is survived by his three daughters Sandy Duclos Field of Minneapolis, Linda (Dan) Barnier of Rogers and Kim Duclos of Las Vegas; grandchildren Rick (Patty) Barnier of Rogers and Eddie Barnier of Montana; granddaughter Blendy Orellana Andrade (Jamil Orfali) of Austin, Texas; sister Leona Wiehoff of St. Cloud, brothers inlaw Kenny (Marilyn) Bergmann, Don (Joan)

Lambrecht; sisters in-law Marie Duclos, Audrey Westbrook, Joanie (Mac) Haws, Janet Gibbons; and nieces and nephews too numerous to mention here. He was preceded in death by his wife LaVerne; parents; son-in-law Charles W. Field; sisters Barb (John) Thelen, Marie (Joseph) Zwilling and Sister (Francis) Gudilia, OSB; brothers Anthony (Eileen) Duclos, Alois (Loraine) Duclos, Hubert (Donna Mae) Duclos, John (Alice) Duclos, Joseph (Edna) Duclos, William (Regina) Duclos, Henry (Margie) Duclos and Lawrence Duclos; motherand father in-law John and Hilda Bergmann; sisters and brothers in-law Irene (Kermit) Lee, Ellen Lambrecht, Darlene (Erv) Schiffler, David (Blanche) Bergmann, Eugene (Regina) Bergmann, Duane (Anna Marie) Bergmann, Melvin Bergmann, Loren (Sally) Bergmann, Charles Wiehoff, Thomas Haws, Anthony Westbrook and George Gibbons; and to Ed’s great sadness, too many nieces and nephews to mention. Donations can be made at https://www. smiletrain.org.

Bonnie L. Schloegl

Bonnie L. Schloegl, age 73 of Sauk Centre, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at her home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, June 13 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Jeremy Theis officiating. Interment was in the parish cemetery.

Bonnie Louise Henry was born November 25, 1949 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota to George and Erma (Klein) Henry. She grew up in Sauk Centre and attended Sauk Centre High School. Bonnie met her life partner, Art, and was united in marriage on March 9, 1968. Together they raised three children on a dairy farm southeast of Grey Eagle. They then moved and traveled while Art was working construction and later settled in Buffalo Lake. They moved back to Sauk Centre to be closer to family and friends. She was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. Bonnie loved spending time out west, especially in Montana. She lived to enjoy caring for her family and grandchildren and was known as the best cook, from turtle to her bean casserole.

Survivors include her children, Tammy Bruder, Jason Schloegl, and Jamie Schloegl, all of Sauk Centre; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Nona (Romie) Klaphake of Spring Hill, Rita (Duane) Frieler of Elrosa, and Ann (Ray) Hendershot of Long Prairie; brother, Dick (Nancy) Henry of Avon; and many loving relatives and friends.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Schloegl on February 18, 2022; daughter, Nicole Schloegl on March 12, 2020; and parents.

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

Steven J. Stoermann

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“Steve” Stoermann, age 56 of Holdingford, died peacefully with his wife by his side Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, June 12 at Church of All Saints -St. Mary’s in Holdingford with Rev. Gregory Mastey officiating. Interment followed in the parish cemetery.

Steven Joseph Stoermann was born August 13, 1966 in Melrose, Minnesota to Robert and Sylvia (Fink) Stoermann. He graduated from Holdingford High School in 1985. On November 26, 2011 he was united in marriage to Terri Dingmann at Church of All Saints - St. Mary’s in Holdingford. Steve worked at Polar Tank Trailer in Holdingford as a welder for 26 years before the plant closed. He worked various jobs after that until his illness took over.

Steve was a family man. He enjoyed spending time with his wife and two girls. They went on many camping trips with friends and family. Steve also enjoyed riding his Harley as well as snowmobiling.

He was a member of the Holdingford Fire Department for 26 years and served on the Parish Building Planning Committee for the Holdingford cluster.

Survivors include his wife, Terri Stoermann; daughters, Audra and Greta Stoermann; brother and sisters, Sharon Stanoch, Sandy Kierzek, Tom Stoermann, Nancy Paggen, and Julie (Steve) Notsch; parents-in-law, Marvin and Audrey Dingmann; brothers-in-law and sisters-in law, Craig Dingmann, Troy (Laurie) Dingmann, and Kristi (Ronnie) Carlbom; nieces and nephews, Leann (Eli) Prottengeier, Nick (Angie) Stanoch and their children, Blake, Nolan, and Evalyn, Emily Stanoch, Katelyn Stanoch, Ben Stanoch, Kayla (Nick) Richards and their children, Sage, Lincoln, and Scarlett, Drew (Mia) Kierzek, and their son, Jack, Grant (Brittany) Kierzek, Brayden Kierzek, Kyle Stoermann, Taylor Notsch, Tanner Notsch, Jase Dingmann, Jackson Dingmann, Tucker Dingmann, Peyton Dingmann, Camille Dingmann, Caleb Carlbom, Brady Carlbom, and Ashton Carlbom

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Sylvia Stoermann and unborn child in 2014.

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

Matthew Alejandro Rodriguez Pacheco

Jesus Rodriguez and Vianey Pacheco of Sartell are proud to announce the birth of their son, Matthew Alejandro Rodriguez Pacheco, born on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 3:33 p.m. at CentraCare – Melrose Hospital.

Matthew weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long.

He has a big brother Gael, 11 years old at home.

Swanville Senior High Student of the Month

Swanville Public School is pleased to announce the May Senior High Student of the Month, sophomore Emma Kurowski.

Emma is the daughter of Michelle and Frank Kurowski. Emma has many interests including playing and watching sports, lifting weights, hanging out with family and friends and playing with her dog. Emma has plans to attend college for something in the medical field, possibly a physical therapist.

Emma is in a number of school activities, including being in band and softball through ninth grade, playing volleyball and basketball since starting junior high and joining student council as an eighth grader and continuing on. Outside of school she volunteers whenever possible through various church and community opportunities. Her favorite thing about school is having fun with her friends. She advises other students “to work hard, treat people with kindness and to always make sure to create memories.”

Physical Education Instructor Nicollet

Gammon says, “I don’t have enough good things to say about Emma. Emma is self-motivated, determined, passionate and a light to those around her. Whatever the task may be, Emma will get it done. Despite her minor setback with an injury earlier in the year, she bounced back and was determined to better herself because of it. Emma remains a kind and enjoyable friend, student, athlete 100% of the time. I look forward to seeing Emma thrive in her years left at Swanville High School and after.”

Mathematics instructor Liza Hasse adds, “Emma is a hard-working student that puts forth great effort into learning the material and doing her best work. Even when she is faced with events that challenge her, Emma finds a way to overcome the obstacles and still be successful. Emma is honest and trustworthy in her dealings with others. She is reliable and can be counted on to accomplish a task. I enjoy working with Emma and look forward to working with her over the next couple years!”

Emma is a former student of the month, was selected as the 7-9 Grade Social Studies Student of the year, was the Spanish Student of the Year last school year and has won the Bulldog Award for basketball and softball.

Wayne R. Zenzen

Wayne R. Zenzen, age 69 of Melrose, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 16 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Arockiya Newton officiating. Inurnment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at the church.

Wayne Richard Zenzen was born October 4, 1953 in Melrose, Minnesota to Edwin and Selestia (Enneking) Zenzen. Wayne graduated from Melrose High School in 1971 and graduated from Alexandria Technical College in 1973 in the field of Accounting. Wayne farmed all his life, taking over the family farm which was in the family since 1890. He took pride in his crops and his dairy/beef cows.

He married Shirley Habiger on September 9, 1978 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany. Wayne was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose. Wayne enjoyed traveling out west, reading, especially when it came to history, and drawing up plans for building projects.

He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Shirley Zenzen of Melrose; children, Matt (Missy), Mark, Beth and Ashley (Jens); granddaughters, Julia and Amy; brother, Art (Marilyn) Zenzen; sister, Carla (David) Peschel; sister-in-law, Sharon Slack; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Selestia Zenzen.

Memorials are preferred to St. Mary’s Catholic School or Cancer Research.

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

A Graveside Burial will take place on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 12-noon at Lakeview Cemetery, Grey Eagle, Row 29, Lot 47 at the George Clear gravesite. A luncheon will follow at 1 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Grey Eagle.

RSVP to Bob Morse at 715-577-6700.

Todd County Council on Aging Meeting

The public is invited to attend our meeting on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. at the Grey Eagle Senior Center, 129 Main St., Grey Eagle.

The Grey Eagle Senior Center Board will meet at 4:00 p.m. followed by an informational session with Jurnee Bruggenthies who will present information on PEARLS.

At 5:00 p.m. pot luck will be served followed by Bingo. Todd County Council on Aging will furnish dessert for all.

Casey Kurowski caught this nice bass, 4 pounds, 18 inches long, right off the dock at Pike's Point Resort. Submitted by Jill Kurowski.

Pam Morse

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, I’ve been struggling for about a year, ever since I made a stupid newcollege-graduate decision to finance a car. It’s a 2018 Jeep Compass, and I owe $21,000 on it. The trade-in value is about $11,000, so I really got stung on the sticker price and everything else. I also have $85,000 in student loan debt and around $7,500 on credit cards. The good news is, I make $63,000 at my job, and that should increase to $75,000 by January of next year. My girlfriend and I are renting an apartment and engaged to be married in 2025. How do I clean all this up before then?

Dear Austin,

Ask The Motor Medics®

From the Hosts of the Under The Hood radio show.

-Austin

Well, the good news is, you have the rest of your life to never make this kind of mistake again. I’m really sorry you’re going through all this, son. What a horrible thing to experience right after college.

So, you’re $10,000 upside down on a vehicle you owe $21,000 on, right? The truth is, you’re kind of stuck. If you’re serious about getting out of this mess and not repeating the same mistakes twice, you’re going to be working like a dog for the next year or two. Right now, you need a serious side job nights and weekends—maybe two. And I’m talking bare-bones living. No vacations, and no eating out for a while. You don’t need to see the inside of a restaurant unless you’re working there. Get what I’m saying? No unnecessary spending. Period. On top of all this, you’ve got to start living on a strict, written monthly budget.

Now, about your fiancée. I get the desire to fix things before you get married. But married people work together on this kind of stuff all the time. Believe it or not, there’s no perfect time to get married. I mean, it sounds like you two have already decided to go there and figured out neither one of you are perfect. That’s just called being human. So, there’s really no reason to wait on tying the knot at this point. And the truth is, the two of you can whip your finances into shape faster and much more efficiently working on it together—as a married couple.

Austin, I want you tear into this debt like your life depends on it. Because guess what, dude? It does!

-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.

Albany Senior Dining

Mon., June 19: Special of the day.

Tues., June 20: Pork chop, baked potato, peas & carrots, applesauce.

Wed., June 21: Goulash, garden salad, green beans, cheddar garlic biscuit.

Thurs., June 22: Chicken kiev, rice pilaf, mixed vegetables, orange slices.

Fri., June 23: Tomato Florentine soup, sandwich, pasta salad, fresh fruit.

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., June 19: Sweet & sour chicken, rice, eggroll, dessert.

Tues., June 20: Meatloaf, potato, vegetable, dessert.

Dear Motor Medics, I want to know about drive by wire steering. I am purchasing a new car with it and it has me concerned and wanting to know more before I buy as I don't know how it works or if it's safe. Does it really have no connection between the steering wheel and wheels? What if it quits working?

Dear Bryan,

-Bryan in Vandalia, Missouri

Drive-By-Wire has been around for more than a decade in many vehicles and is also used in aircraft. You could almost compare it to remote control where you command the action of a device remotely without actually being in physical connection to it. Electric Throttle Control is the most common and is used in most all cars and trucks on the road today but we are now seeing steering go this way due to autonomous cars and self-parking modes that are coming into the market. Throttles have at least two sensors for redundancy and if it fails, well, you just don't accelerate; if steering fails, not so good... Engineers have taken our safety into account and have designed the system so that there is a physical connection that is made whenever the electronics are not powered just in case there is a failure. This safety system was designed to prevent safety issues in the event of a failure. We suggest you get online and investigate further for your own piece of mind before you choose to purchase one.

-Take care, the Motor Medics

Dear Motor Medics, I listen to Under The Hood both here in the United States, North America, and also when I'm in my second home in Central America in Costa Rica at my dive shop. You really are Americas'

Favorite Car-talk show. The signals a little weak there on my old Mazda truck so I have to listen via internet. My question is about the Mazda. I need to find parts for it in the way of door trim. That little chrome piece is missing from the bottom of the side door glass and you can't get one here and they never sold this model in the U.S. What do I do?

-Scott in Sioux Falls, SD Dear Scott, Thanks for listening to the show way down there; maybe if you get a little higher up your radio will have better reception. As for the body parts, ouch. We get this question from many of our listeners who are not in the United States who drive vehicles only made in other parts of the world. You know because you own one but many folks don't know that a Mazda truck or a Ford truck or car made overseas is very different looking even though it may carry the same model name. As for parts, we know salvage yards there are not many so get online and see if you may find one across the pond in New Zealand or Australia. Good luck parts hunting.

-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.

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Sudoku Answers from June 8

Wed., June 21: Tater tot hotdish, salad, dessert.

Thurs., June 22: Chicken strips, country gravy, potato wedges, vegetable, dessert.

Fri., June 23: Liver & onions, potato, vegetable, dessert.

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

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Local Municipality Minutes

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Swanville City • May 2, 2023

Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, May 2, 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 Alicia from the Leader, Steve Gruber and Lonny Hutchins.

Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting Tuesday, April 4, 2023 was reviewed. A motion was made by Jim Molitor to approve the minutes. John Dragseth seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

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

City maintenance, Lonny, presented to council a list of residences with either inoperable or no current license vehicles. Council instructed the clerk to send out letters of violation to these residents and inform them they will have until the end of May to fix the nuisance or the vehicle will be towed at owner’s expense.

Lonny informed council the city plow truck and Kubota are both in need of some maintenance and is usure how much it will cost at this time. Council was in agreement to have them both repaired.

The new wells have not been drilled or tested yet.

The mayor informed the council that the City Codes, Policies and Procedures are at the City Attorney’s office for review.

Presented to council was: Donation Resolution #23-0502 for $700.00 from the Swanville Lions and Donation Resolution #23-0502B for $300.00 from the Swanville Women’s Club, both donations are to be used for flowers on main street of Swanville. Tony Maciej made a motion to accept both Donation Resolutions #23-0502 and #23-0502B for main street flowers. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The Swanville Center Library/Museum has a problem with water in the basement. One estimate was received to have a company repair the problem. Council would like another estimate before giving the okay to have the work done.

Alvin and Elizabeth Giese would like a building permit to rebuild their pole shed that went down because of snow this winter. Jim Molitor made a motion to give the Giese’s the building permit with no charge being it was damaged by snow and will be the same dimension as the previous building. Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Steve Gruber was present to inform the council of barking dogs in his neighborhood. The city does have an ordinance on barking dogs. A letter will be sent to the owner and renter to inform them of this ordinance. If the problem persists, the Sheriff’s office will be called. Council would like to remind all residents to please be considerate of your neighbors with all animals.

Reminder of the City-Wide Clean-up Day Saturday, May, 6th from 9:00-11:00 am at the Park.

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. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The next regular monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 7:00 pm in the Swanville Center.

There being no further business, a motion was made by Jim Molitor and seconded by John Dragseth to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 7:40 pm.

Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer

Grey Eagle Township • June 5, 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, members of BBL Association, property owners on 311th and Tara Prout were also present.

Agenda Approval: A preliminary agenda was

presented. Mike asked if there were additions to the agenda. John asked to include discussion on the THC sales. Alan made the motion to accept the agenda as amended, John made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.

Approval of Minutes: Alan made the motion to accept the May 1, 2023 Township minutes. John made the second. All in favor. Motion passed.

Member of the BBL Association reported on the work being done to preserve BBL and to prevent further damage. They talked about the importance of controlling aquatic invasive species. There just isn’t enough manpower to cover all of the access points on BBL. A suggestion was made to close the access on the west end of 122nd, or at least provide some signage to discourage motorized vehicles. This would still allow kayaks and canoes. After some discussion John made the motion to table any action until the July meeting.

A representative from Widseth Engineering was recommended by Loren Felbaum to help the board members review the condition of the tar roads in the Township and how to plan for the future. He stated they would rate the severity of the roads and recommend cost estimates over the next couple years to help the board with budget planning.

Property owners at the end of 311th were in attendance to see if all the trees on the west side of the road needed to be removed or if some could be saved to keep the natural look of the roadway. Tara Prout asked if anything new was found about Cottontail Drive. John stated that after he and Loren had looked over the road the cost for all the upgrades would run between 2-5 million dollars.

Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for May. Claims list included claims 3825-3831 for a total of $6,444.13. Alan made the motion to pay the claims. John made the second. All in favor. Motion carried. Mail included new Township cards, a new population for 2022 at 550 with 249 households. An advertisement for road patch and letter from Todd County Broadband Coalition. Mike had a letter from Michelle Fischbach.

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

Road and Bridge Report: Brush clearingAfter reviewing bids from Carr’s and Hoffmann Tree service. Alan made the motion to use Carr’s Tree Service. Mike made the second. John abstained. Motion carried.

Crack filling – need to do some on 335th when the repairs are finished, also several other roads, as well as potholes. Precision Roadway would do the work. John made the motion to hire them, Alan made the second, Motion carried.

Tar overlay – some culvert work should be started, 295th, 130th east, and 335th. After more discussion it was felt it may be a good idea to get some direction from Widseth Engineering. Alan made the motion to hire Widseth Engineering. John made the second, all in favor. Motion carried.

Cement culverts- They should last several more years but may need to have a skin coat done. John will check with Kerzman if they can do the repairs.

GPS – location of culverts- information can be found on most phones after taking a picture of the culvert. John suggested waiting till fall or next road check to start this project.

BBL – a suggestion for a fishing pier came up- John will check with the DNR on some options.

THC – John asked Mary Ann to check with the Township Association as to what the Township needs to do once this takes effect.

Additional agenda item: The annual road mileage certification was signed by Mike.

Insurance review has not been completed, so will discuss next month.

Poll pad upgrades- it was felt with three elections next year, it was a good idea to upgrade.

John made the motion to approve. Alan made the second. All in favor. Motion carried

Public Comments: None

Adjourn: Motion to adjourn by John, second by Alan. All in favor Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 pm.

Minutes not approved.

Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/Treasurer

Card of Thanks

Thank you to all who celebrated my retirement and all the wonderful memories. To all Directors, Assistant Directors, Department Managers, co-workers, family and friends for all the cards, gifts and good wishes. A heartfelt thank you and appreciation!

May God bless you all,

Sue Walz

To Submit a Card of Thanks the cost is $5.00 for the first 50 words, 10¢ for each additional word. MUST BE PREPAID. Mail to:

Hometown News, 29442 120th St., Grey Eagle, MN 56336.

From the Desk of Pastor Bruce

My wife Lori grew up working with her family in the bakery her dad owned. She developed a love for baking! Breads, sweet rolls, pastries, cookies, cakes and whatever came out of the oven or fryer. I simply love bakeries… the smell draws me in, and I cannot resist.

In my daily devotions this morning I read 1 Corinthians 5:6-8 which talks about yeast. Lori worked at a Bible Camp when she was in High School as the baker, and it was her first solo baking experience. She was supposed to have sweet rolls for the kids in the morning and so very early in the morning she went to the kitchen and started the process. The yeast needs to have warm water to activate it, but she did not remember that. The sweet rolls were just like hockey pucks, hard as a rock and flat.

Verse 6 says “Your boasting is not good. Don’t you know that a little yeast leavens the whole batch of dough?” The Apostle Paul was

Local Library Events

Grey Eagle Library • 320-285-2505

The Dollipops: Get ready to sing, dance, and laugh with an engaging, high-energy, highly interactive kids’ show! This magical and musical road trip is sure to get kids moving, grooving, and making memories. From classic beach tunes to current Hollywood and pop hits, Dolli and Pop use music to allow kids the chance to use their imaginations, to sing and dance along, and even to enjoy their very own four and a half minutes of fame! Monday, June 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior An education program presented by the Alzheimer’s Association®: Behavior is a powerful form of communication and is one of the primary ways people living with dementia communicate their needs and feelings as the ability to use language is lost. However, some behaviors can present real challenges for caregivers to manage. Join us to learn to decode behavioral messages, identify common triggers, and learn strategies to help manage some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease. For adults. Please register to attend at: https://bit.ly/GreyEagle_June28.

Wednesday, June 28 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Upsala Library • 320-412-2048

Jungle Animal Storytime: Get ready to have some fun and practice early literacy skills with Miss Greta. We will read stories, make a craft, and enjoy a sweet snack. For ages 3 to 8 and their families. Limit 15. Registration encouraged.Wednesday, June 21 from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m.

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not talking about boasting necessarily. Yeast represents sin in Scriptures and the paragraph right before this one is talking about sin in the church, and the people were boasting about it. Yeast will spread to the entire batch of dough!

Verse 7 says “Get rid of the old yeast, so that you may be a new unleavened batch—as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.” Can I just paraphrase here? Get rid of the sin in your lives! Bake unleavened bread, because you know that Jesus died for your sins and so sin no longer ought to be part of your life. Jesus died for us, so that our sins would be forgiven. (But many times, sin spreads through an entire body of believers.)

The sin that Paul is talking about here is “malice and wickedness." Malice is the desire to harm others or to do an unlawful act. I’d say that covers it. Verse 8 says “Therefore let us keep the Festival, not with the old bread leavened with malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.” Please get rid of sin in your life! It will spread and corrupt not only you but others as well. Be sincere in your faith and live according to the Truth, who is Jesus Christ. Amen!

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

A Date Funny

"How was your blind date?" a college student asked her roommate. "Terrible!" the roommate answered. "He showed up in his 1932 Rolls Royce."

"Wow! That's a very expensive car. What's so bad about that?"

"He was the original owner!"

Todays Thought

Hate it when I see an old person and then realize we went to high school together.

Your Full Service Florist

TUXEDO RENTAL: Starting at $94.95

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BOOK SALE: June 15, 16, 17 and 20 at the Albany Public Library during open library hours.

WANTED TO BUY: Dairy Heifers and Cows. 320-894-7175. SC-evB

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. RB-tfn

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

FOR SALE: 14' Crestliner aluminum boat with 6HP Johnson Sea Horse outboard motor, and Snowco trailer, $1250. Call 218760-8266. GR-tfn

FOR SALE: Alum boat lift w/canopy, 2600 lbs. Big Birch Lake 320-836-2588. 6/15

FOR SALE: Beef bull. Call 320-250-0052.

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

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: HP multi function printer, scanner, copier and fax, Model 4500. Call Marvin 320-260-2159.

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

FOR SALE: 2 Echo Ridge bikes, patio set with 4 chairs, & numerous misc. items. Call 320-256-2293 or 320-333-2194, Melrose.

Todd County HHS Employment Opportunities

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

**Children's Services Supervisor (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: Cast iron fry pans, 2 sets of dishes & more. 210 8th Ave. NW, #116, Melrose. 320-256-2293 or 320-333-2194

FOR SALE: 2 mowers, 1 self propelled. Call 320-260-4551.

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• Must be 62 years or older

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Alec Morrison caught this 12 inch, 3 pound small mouth bass on the Mississippi River in Little Falls. Submitted by Jodi Morrison.