Local Library Events

Long Prairie Library • 320-732-2332

Great River Children’s Museum

Hands-On Experience: Weave With Me! Learn how to use a Weaving Loom with Great River Children’s Museum staff and then add on to a community tapestry that will be hung in the future museum in St Cloud! For ages 10 and up. Register today for a 30 minute session of fun! Limit 60. We encourage adults to join their child(ren) in all Great River Children’s Museum programming to strengthen bonds and encourage the joy of play together. Tuesday, June 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Healthy Living for your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research An education program presented by the Alzheimer’s Association®: For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how lifestyle choices may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. For adults. Please register to attend at: https://bit.ly/LongPrairie_June15. Thursday, June 15 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

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! For children and families. Monday, June 19 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Sauk Centre Library • 320-352-3016

Dazzling Dave Show: Dave is a yo-yo professional. He travels the world teaching with his yo-yos and spin tops. He teaches the basic physics behind spinning things and the skill involved to learn them while entertaining. For all ages. Tuesday, June 13 at 1:00 p.m.

Upsala Library • 320-412-2048

Dazzling Dave Show: Dave is a yo-yo professional. He travels the world teaching with his yo-yos and spin tops. He teaches the basic physics behind spinning things and the skill involved to learn them while entertaining. For all ages. Tuesday, June 13 at 3:00 p.m.

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, When my wife and I got married, she had about $70,000 in savings and I had a lot of debt. We bought some property from her parents to build a home on, and she made a 20% down payment on the land from her savings. We’ve paid off some debt, and she has more in savings now.

But I feel guilty, and it seems unfair to ask her to pay on our debt with her savings since most of it is debt I brought into the marriage. How do you feel about this?

-Sonny

Ask The Motor Medics®

From the Hosts of the Under The Hood radio show.

Dear Sonny,

This question tells me you’re a good guy with a good heart. But let me ask you a thing or two. When your wife gets sick, is it unfair for you to take care of her? You didn’t cause it. It’s not your fault. Of course, it’s not unfair. I’m not mad at you, buddy. I’m just throwing your own logic right back at you.

Maybe these next lines will sound familiar: for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health.

The old “Book of Common Prayer” continues the vows and says, “Unto thee, all my worldly goods I pledge.” This is called oneness. It’s called unity. And it’s what a good marriage should be about.

Do you get what I’m saying, Sonny? The two of you are in this together. This is not a business partnership or joint venture. It’s a man and a woman pledging themselves, and all they have and are, to each other. I understand your feelings, but if you’re not careful, that kind of guilt will stand in the way of you two creating a successful marriage—both financially and emotionally.

When you got married, the “me” and “mine” became “we” and “ours.” You got all her stuff, the good and bad, and she got all of yours. Now it’s time for you to work as a team to make the bad stuff go away and the good things even better. What’s fair (and what’s right) is to combine all of your income, all of your assets and all of your liabilities.

I know it’s uncomfortable, but you’ve got to choose courage. Ask her to go all in on this with you and attack your debt together. Work toward making your dreams come true together as one. That’s what’s fair, and that’s what’s best when you’re married.

-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 12: Spaghetti w/meat sauce, noodles, garden salad, pear slices, garlic bread.

Tues., June 13: Roast beef, whipped potatoes, gravy, vegetable blend, fresh fruit, roll.

Wed., June 14: Cheeseburger on bun, sweet tater nuggets, cucumber salad, baked beans.

Thurs., June 15: Chicken pasta hotdish, peas, banana.

Fri., June 16: Breaded pollock, rice pilaf, broccoli, Mandarin oranges.

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 12: Cheeseburger, tater tots, vegetable, dessert.

Tues., June 13: Spaghetti, vegetable, garlic bread, dessert.

Dear Motor Medics,

I have a 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan and the power operated side door doesn't always work. Sometimes when you close the door it will almost move to the full closed position then it reverses and fully opens. If I try it several times it sometimes closes. I have been told by two dealerships that it needs a new ribbon cable and its hundreds of dollars. Is this common?

-Margaret in Fargo, North Dakota

Dear Margaret, This is a common problem in many of the vans using a power sliding door system. They have to make a connection between the door and the body and many do it with a cable. The cable moves back and forth every time the door slides and with enough time it can be rubbed through or break one of the wires in the cable. If either of these things happens it can act just like yours is operating. Other issues like programming can be a factor and less expensive than a new cable so make sure that they give it a proper diagnosis and guarantee their work. A good thing to remember is the most expensive repair is always the one you don't need. Make sure that the shop doing the repairs has had experience with the system used on your vehicle. If it is a cable they are expensive to replace mostly due to the time involved for the labor which can take several hours of work.

-Take care, the Motor Medics

Dear Motor Medics, I listen to Under the Hood here in Salida, Colorado and I drive a Chevy S10 with a manual transmission. Recently the transmission has become hard to put into reverse and also first gear unless the engine is turned off. When I try to engage it, the gears grind and if I force it I can get it to go eventually. Once it is in gear it seems to work ok. What can you tell me?

-Kelly in Salida, Colorado Dear Kelly,

It sounds like the clutch is not completely disengaging. To smoothly engage without gear clash, the input shaft of the transmission needs to stop moving and this occurs when the clutch is pressed down. Many things can cause it to keep moving like a warped clutch disc or pressure plate or the pilot shaft dragging on the crankshaft but the most common item is worn clutch hydraulics. The vehicle will need to be properly diagnosed to verify which component is the cause before repairs. The one thing to note is that if that is being operated in this condition it can cause damage to occur to the transmission very quickly and increase repair costs. The grinding can cause gear wear internally and if the clutch is dragging due to a hydraulic problem then heat will be built up which can burn up clutch friction parts or cause warpage which will mean having to replace the clutch parts.

-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.

Discounts for Seniors & Veterans

320-428-5611 ccsgstcloud@gmail.com

Sudoku Answers from June 1

Wed., June 14: Cook's choice.

Thurs., June 15: 5:30 PM: Sausage w/ kraut, parsley potatoes, corn, dessert.

Fri., June 16: Country fried steak, mashed potatoes, vegetable, dessert.

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