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There are no negatives to keeping a positive attitude -By

A small boy was auditioning with his classmates for a school play. His mother knew that he'd set his heart on being in the play – just like all the other children hoped too – and she feared how he would react if he was not chosen. On the day the parts were awarded, the little boy's mother went to the school gates to collect her son. The boy rushed up to her, eyes shining with pride and excitement.

“Guess what, mom,” he shouted, and then said the words that provide a lesson to us all, “I've been chosen to clap and cheer.”

Not everyone gets to play the part they want, but a positive attitude like this little boy’s goes a long way.

• Savor pleasure. We are good about experiencing pleasure at special events like parties but try and focus your attention on pleasant daily things as they occur. Celebrate the little things.

• Practice gratitude. It takes only two words to say, “Thank you.” It takes only one word to say, “Please.” It’s so easy to say thank you, and it can have such a powerful impact. Gratitude should be a continuous attitude. Have you told the people around you how grateful you are for their roles in your life? You might be surprised at how they respond –perhaps because no one has ever told them they’ve made a difference.

• Emphasize the positive. Attitudes are contagious, and you will be a welcome carrier of this condition! A Harvard Special Health Report published in “Positive Psychology” found that older people tend to minimize the negative, accept their limitations and use their experience to compensate for them. The earlier in life that people adopt these practices, the better they sustain a positive attitude.

Harvey Mackay best.

• Focus on what you get to do. As the song says, “You can’t always get what you want,” but usually you can get some satisfaction. Focus on small victories as well as major ones.

• Practice handling rejection. If there is anything that can get you down, it’s being constantly rejected. Rejection is a fact of life. It’s going to happen. Don’t take it personally. Learn from it, but don’t wallow in it. Rejection doesn’t have to be permanent.

It’s like the old farmer who was celebrating his 90th birthday. He'd seen it all – the Dust Bowl, years of flooding rains and scorching heat, banks taking back mortgages on every farm in the county. But through it all, he'd remained positive and determined, even downright cheerful. His family and friends pressed him for his secret to maintain his optimism.

“It ain't so hard,” he said with a twinkle in his eye. “I just learned early on to cooperate with the inevitable.”

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I am an eternal optimist. I firmly believe that there is hardly anything we can’t do if we set our minds to it. It helps to be realistic – I know I am never going to pitch in the World Series, but I can be a player/manager of a topnotch company. I took a big gamble getting my company off the ground, but I’ve never looked back.

All the technology in the world will never replace a positive attitude. It’s good to know that a positive attitude can be booted up anywhere, anytime, by anyone.

In these uncertain times, we are bombarded by bad news and human misery, criticism and pessimism, so it’s understandable that we all get a little down from time to time. Fight it. I have never met a successful pessimist.

The mind can convince competent people that they are incompetent, or conversely that merely adequate performers are highly talented. Unfortunately, self-doubt and negative attitudes seem to have a more powerful influence on the mind than positive attitudes.

So concentrate on developing a positive attitude. Here are some ideas.

• Surround yourself with positive people. I learned at an early age to always strive to eliminate negative friends. Negativity makes a person look at the land of milk and honey and see only calories and cholesterol.

• Try to make other people happy. Consider how you would like to be treated and try to put yourself in their place. Look for win-win situations where everyone can have a positive outcome.

• Listen to other ideas and give others credit. There is no “i” in team but there are two i’s in positive. It means that “I” must be positive to help my team be positive, and to perform our

Mackay’s Moral: Our minds are like a garden; each day you need to weed out the negativity and feed it positively.

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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“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne

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It is now the time of the year when the subject of chuckholes enters into our conversations.

Apparently there are always more and deeper chuckholes this year than last year, but for some of us, we remember when chuckholes weren't even worth talking about.

There was a time when there were no designated roads. What existed was a wagon trail that had been traveled on by either one horse and wagon, or maybe a couple of the travelers had used the same trail. Originally these trails followed the most convenient trail to the destination. The trail may go through a neighbor's field or maybe through someone's yard.

The trails did not travel in anything like a straight line. They wound around a swamp, a slew, a lake, a river, a big tree, a rock, a rock pile or a steep ridge. However they did go through a swampy area that had a water and mud level that was less than 2 feet deep. They also went through areas that only became water filled in spring or after a really heavy rain. They also needed to cross washouts through which the horse and wagon could drag themselves and their load.

The roads needed to be improved with the arrival of the automobile. Cars traveled at a rate of speed that exceeded the speed of the horse and wagon. The increased speed made it necessary to reduce the number of very sharp corners on the trails. The cars also didn't always go through the swampy areas following horses and wagons.

New roads were built, usually following section or property lines. There was an effort to eliminate the route from yards or

across fields. The roads usually were made by grading dirt out of the desired road path, thereby causing them to be lower than the surrounding surfaces, thereby creating a spot that was readily filled with snow. They also had low spots that became filled each spring with the surrounding melt or runoff from a heavy rain. Sometimes the water was deep enough to stop traffic.

Cars began to drive faster, so new roads were created that had fewer and more gradual corners. The newer cars had better springs, which caused the drivers to feel they needed even smoother roads to eliminate the shaking in the cars. The solution for the drivers' needs seemed to be a hard, raised, smooth surface on the road.

Various road surfacing materials were used, including gravel, clay, tar, concrete and even reprocessed used tires. Gravel needed frequent grading, which was an added expense. Clay became smeary when wet. Concrete was expensive, but performed satisfactorily. Ground used tires haven't yet become commonly used. Tar is fairly easy to apply and offers a smooth surface for several years, after which it can be resurfaced quite easily.

All of which brings us back to complaining about chuckholes in the road. It is different than complaining about the weather, which can't be changed no matter how much we complain. But complaining about chuckholes causes research that will ultimately reduce their number. Realizing that your complaint is very important and if you spend the next hour on the phone and don't get cut off, someone may listen to you. Good luck.

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Mother’s Day is in a couple of days so I thought I would help you to not only think about your mother but also, for all you mothers, think about the influence you have on your kids. Paul gives us an example in 2 Timothy 1:3-7. Timothy as you may remember, was a young pastor whom Paul was mentoring. So, he starts out in verse 3 by telling Timothy that he constantly prays for him “I thank God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers.” Then in verse 5 he mentions that he is reminded of Timothy’s faith… “I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.”

Mothers and Grandmothers, you have an incredible responsibility and privilege to your families. I know this is about Timothy, but Paul mentions it, and so do I. Timothy had great faith, but he got this faith from the example of his mother and grandmother. So, moms, on this Mother’s Day, I would like to remind you to take your faith seriously, not to mention, sharing it with your kids.

And then for the rest of you, sons and daughters who have mom’s and see the faith of your mom’s, listen up. Paul says in verse 6-7 “For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For the Spirit God gave us, does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-disci-

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If you did not have a godly mother but you are hoping to leave a godly heritage with your children, or maybe you are a grandma, but your children and grandchildren do not respect you, I would encourage you to look at the example of Lois and Eunice. It is never too late to foster God’s love in the lives of those you love. My encouragement would be that of Paul’s “I constantly remember you in my prayers." Start praying for your children and pray that God would “Redeem” your relationships.

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Rachel A. Kraemer

Rachel A. Kraemer, age 45 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at the Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Augusta, Minnesota.

A Memorial/ Celebration of Life service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2023 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose with Rev. Vince Lieser officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 13th at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose and 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 20th at Incarnation Lutheran Church in Shoreview, Minnesota.

Rachel Ann Kraemer was born March 22, 1978 in Melrose, Minnesota to John and Patricia (Bertram) Kraemer. Rachel attended St. Mary’s elementary school in Melrose, was a member of the Girl Scouts, enjoyed babysitting and working at Nietfeld Farm during the summer. She graduated from Melrose High School in 1996. She earned a B.S. degree from Bemidji State University and a M.S. degree from St. Cloud State University. While attending college she worked at the St. Cloud Children’s Home and later as a Corrections Officer for Stearns County.

Rachel married Aaron Bangasser in 2004 and they became the parents of two wonderful boys, Brady and Andrew. After moving to the Twin Cities area, Rachel began working for the State of Minnesota and attending college at the University of St. Thomas. She earned her Doctorate Degree in Education with an emphasis in Organization Development from St. Thomas in 2010. She worked in various departments with the State of Minnesota, most recently with the Department of Homeland Security in Emergency Management.

Rachel will be remembered for her great strength, courage, endless drive and enthusiasm in everything she did and accomplished. Being a good Mother to her boys was one of her highest priorities. She completed many marathons; received the award for Toastmaster of the Year in 2019 and wrote articles that were published. Rachel loved to travel and spend time at the family cabin near Alexandria. She will be dearly missed by her friends and family.

Survivors include her sons Brady and Drew; friend, Aaron Bangasser; parents, John and Patricia Kraemer; brother, Jason Kraemer (Trisha); sister, Gina Eggert (Jeff); nieces and nephews, Avery, Maddi, Austin, Jami, Parker and Mila.

Rachel was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Grace Bangasser; grandparents, Jack and Mabel Kraemer and Elmer and Vivian Bertram.

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

Richard Mareck

Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Richard Frank Mareck, age 78, of Albany, MN will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 11 AM at Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Albany, MN. Visitation will be held in the church gathering space prior to the Mass from 9-11 AM. Entombment immediately following the Mass will be at the parish cemetery with a luncheon to follow at the church. Richard passed away peacefully on April 28, 2023, at Therapy Suites, in Sartell, MN surrounded by family and loved ones.

Rich was born on April 29, 1944, in St. Cloud, MN to Andrew and Rose (Schiffler) Mareck. He married Judith Wohletz on September 11, 1965, at Seven Dolors Catholic Church. They lived in Albany almost their entire life. He worked proudly for Kraft Foods in Melrose for 47 years. When Rich and Judy had the opportunity, they loved to travel including bucket list trips to Hawaii and Alaska and of course the occasional trip to Florida and a Disney Cruise. He enjoyed reading and was intrigued by family genealogy and loved to talk about it. Early on he spent many hours volunteering at Seven Dolors Church and Holy Family School events and activities as well as many other city events. Rich and Judy also loved to attend their grandchildren’s many school sporting events and other various activities. He also loved to watch the Twins and Vikings games and when things were not going the home team’s way he loved to hop in the car and drive the countryside.

Rich is survived by his children, daughter, Denise (Richard) Waldvogel, Sartell, son, Andrew (Michele) Mareck, Monticello, four grandchildren, Brittany (Michael) Jarosz, Dassel, Brandon Waldvogel, Plymouth, Dylan and Mason Mareck, Monticello, great-grandchildren, Olivia and Flynn Jarosz, sister, Maureen (Dennis) DesMarais, Brooklyn Park.

Preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Rose, his wife, Judith in 2021, and his daughter, Amy Mareck in 2004.

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“Arnie” Meier, age 88 of Albany, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at the CentraCare Care Center in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, May 8 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Julius Beckermann, O.S.B. officiating. Interment was in the parish cemetery.

Arnold Frank Meier was born September 17, 1934 in Albany Township, Stearns County, Minnesota to Bernard and Louise (Bauer) Meier. He attended Albany Area Schools. He was united in marriage to Virginia Scherping on October 4, 1955 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany. Arnie farmed all his life and retired in 2006. After retirement, the couple moved to Pondview Estates when Arnie started refurbishing old tractors. His favorite was a Ford 8N. He also built a people wagon which the children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren still enjoy for an afternoon ride. Arnie enjoyed watching the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Twins. His children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were his pride and joy. He loved them all dearly!

Arnie was an active church member on the parish council, ushering, and as trustee. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Father Pierz Council #3628, Catholic United Financial, Albany school board member for 30 plus years, president of the Albany Heritage Society for many years and very involved in 4-H.

Survivors include his wife, Ginny Meier of Albany; sons and daughters, David (Diane) Meier of Albany, Debra (Steve) Blenker of Albany, Donald (Kelly) Meier of Minnetonka, Nancy (Kevin) Cera of Brookville, Ohio, Thomas (Doreen) Meier of St. Cloud, and Dennis (Stephanie) Meier of Avon; 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

Mary Jane Duevel

Mary Jane (Zimmermann) Duevel, age 83 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday April 29, 2023 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 19 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. Inurnment will be held in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday at the church.

Mary Jane Duevel was born June 21, 1939 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota to Walter and Frances (Wittkop) Zimmermann. She went to “The Little Red School House” District #92 for elementary education and graduated from the Sauk Centre High School in 1957. After high school she was a bookkeeper/secretary at the Sauk Centre Creamery for 10 years. She married Edmund Duevel on May 5, 1962 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. In 1966, Mary Jane and Eddie purchased a dairy farm five miles south of Sauk Centre where she lived the rest of her life. She enjoyed taking care of their four children, feeding calves, raising chickens, and tending to her large garden. She never really retired. Once her two sons took over the farm, she enjoyed baking, cooking, spending time with her grandchildren and increasing her gardening efforts. She was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church and the Christian Mothers.

Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Eddie; children, Robert of Oakdale, Mary Kay (Mike) of Lakeville, John of Sauk Centre, and Thomas of Sauk Centre; grandchildren, Caroline, Claire and Matthew O’Connor; siblings, Bernice Schoenborn, Ralph Zimmermann, Valeria Lehman, Joan Gonsior, Larry Zimmermann, Sharon (Gary) Pecore, and Kenneth (Julie) Zimmermann; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Mary Jane was preceded in death by her parents; and sisters, Helen and Mildred. Memorials to St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Masses, or donor’s choice.

Arrangements were made by Patton-Schad Funeral and Cremation Service of Sauk Centre.

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Dennis A. Heidgerken

Dennis A. Heidgerken, age 85 of Freeport, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, May 9 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Dan Walz officiating. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery with military honors by the Melrose Veterans Honor Guard.

Visitation will be from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Tuesday at the church in Freeport.

Dennis Allen Heidgerken was born August 16, 1937 in Freeport, Minnesota to George and and Marie (Middendorf) Heidgerken. He served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1959.

After the military, Dennis owned and operated the future Charlie’s Café and co-owned Charlie’s Den in Freeport with his brother, Charlie. On October 20, 1962 he married Rita Blommel at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport. The couple resided in St. Louis Park and in 1970 they moved to Freeport.

Throughout his working career, Dennis had various jobs in sales. He had a gift of gab and was relatable to people.

He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Freeport Lions, and former Mayor of Freeport. Dennis was the Guiding Lion that started the St. Rosa Lions Chapter. He was also a former member of the Albany Legion and later joined the Melrose VFW. In his later years, Dennis traveled across the U.S. and Canada to see every Major League Baseball stadium with his brothers. He was a lifelong Detroit Tiger Baseball fan as well as, lifelong baseball, basketball, and football fan, following the Big-10 teams. His favorite pastimes were playing cards and playing fast pitch softball with his brothers.

Survivors include his four children, Craig Heidgerken of Freeport, Todd Heidgerken of Morgan, Lee Heidgerken of Minneapolis and Jill (Mike) Nielsen of Waconia; grandchildren, Benjamin and Lucinda Heidgerken and Daniel and Madelyn Nielsen; brothers and sisters, John (Louise) Heidgerken of Minnetonka, Peter (Marilyn) Heidgerken of Freeport, Paul (Mary Ann) Heidgerken of Albany, Bud (Ann) Heidgerken of Freeport, Mary (Ted) Hinnenkamp of Albert Lea, and Carol (Glen) Setterholm of New Ulm; and sister-in-law, Dorine Heidgerken of Richmond.

Dennis was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Heidgerken on October 14, 2005; brothers and sister in-law, Jim Heidgerken, Charlie (Shirley) Heidgerken, and George Jr.; and sister and brotherin-law, Irene (Jim) Obermiller.

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

Julius R. Wegleitner

Julius R. “Joe” Wegleitner, age 79 of Burtrum, passed away unexpectedly doing what he loved, tinkering at his shed, on Friday, May 5, 2023 in Burtrum, Minnesota.

A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 13 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose with Deacon

Jim Schulzetenberg

officiating.

Visitation will be from 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Joe (Julius) Wegleitner was the third son born to Tony (Anton) and Verena (Heinen) Wegleitner on July 5, 1943, in Freeport, MN. He would soon be joined by four additional brothers and, finally, two sisters. Joe worked on the family farm, looked over his little sisters, and was involved in a fair amount of mischief and mayhem. He attended country school through the 9th grade until deciding to farm full-time.

Joe enlisted in the Army in April of 1962 where he worked as a heavy machinery operator and mechanic. He served in France and Germany, and in the reserves, until he discharged in March of 1968. Joe leased a “3-2 joint” with a friend, slinging drinks and talking smart, until beginning his trucking career.

In 1970, Joe was driving long haul when he was set-up on a date with the sister of a fellow truck driver/friend. Joe married that girl in March of 1972; recently celebrating their 51st wedding anniversary at the casino where his grandchildren lovingly noted he was “spending their college money.” Joe loved life, his friends, and his family, especially those grandchildren. He knew how to love unconditionally and understood the importance of repairing relationships.

Joe and Carol owned and operated Wegleitner Trucking in a partnership with his brother/sister-inlaw, and then independently, in Bertha, MN from 1980-2005. During that time, he made an impact on all those he met with his knowledge, integrity, kindness, and quick wit. Joe valued dependability, hard work, and sensible decision making…unless it involved fishing regulations, fireworks, and/or some sort of entertainment value.

Joe enjoyed staying busy, visiting with friends, picking on his wife, gambling, laughing at his own jokes, playing cards, fishing, and being with family. His smile was bright, his eyes were kind, and his laugh was infectious. He thought before he spoke, put the needs of others before his own, and dedicated his life to providing for his family. He was God’s servant, “Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation,” Psalm 68:5. Joe will be greatly missed by all.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Lee Wegleitner, Ken Wegleitner, and Dave Wegleitner; brother-in-law, Jim Clow; and “all his buddies”.

Joe is survived by his wife, Carol; brothers, Tony (Kerry) Wegleitner, Dale (Joan) Wegleitner, and Darrell (Anette) Wegleitner; sisters, Debbie (Leroy) Sand and Denise Wegleitner; and sistersin-law, Pat Wegleitner, Peggy Wegleitner, Linda Wegleitner, and Judy Kitidis; daughter, Julie Wegleitner (Tim); granddaughters, Hannah (Andy) Bounds and Delaney Kapphahn (Kyle); great grandson, Braylen Bounds; bonus granddaughters, Morgan (Cody) Aasness and Ashton (Isaac) Sawyer; and many nieces, great-nieces, nephews, and great-nephews.

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

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 was recently in a car accident that totaled my car. My old car was paid for, and the insurance company is writing it off and giving me $15,000. I’m a physical therapist who does home care treatment, so I need a reliable car for work. I’m debtfree, and I’m in the process of finishing up my emergency fund, but I can’t seem to find a car like my old 2014 Toyota Camry with all the accessories. My rental car is paid for by insurance until the end of the month, and I’ve looked at used cars at a few dealerships, but the dealers and salespeople are telling me used cars still cost the same as new ones, and that I should just finance a brand-new car. I’m not sure what to do.

-Valerie

I realize this whole thing is a big inconvenience. And you’re probably feeling a little pressure to make a decision. But the line you’re getting about used cars still costing the same as new cars is a load of crap. Used cars do not cost as much as new ones anymore. That was true for about five minutes on the back end of the pandemic, when the Mississippi River ran backwards and used cars went up in value. It was an absolute miracle!

There seems to be something in the human brain that tries to tell us we have to get an upgrade if we total a car. I want you to fight that idea, because you don’t need to wreck your emergency fund over something that’s not an emergency. Go online, and look around there without the pressure that always goes with being on a car lot.

And I’m just going to say this out loud: A $15,000 car today is a much better vehicle than anything I drove for the first 30 years of my life. The quality of used vehicles and the life left in them are so much greater than even a new car back in the day. You know that old saying, “They don’t make ’em like they used to”? Well, thank God for that!

Ask The Motor Medics®

From the Hosts of the Under The Hood radio show.

Dear Motor Medics,

I've been listening to your show "Under The Hood" on my local radio station and have heard a lot of talk about gasoline and changes that have happened to it over the years and some new ones coming that we have seen here locally involving octane changes. The fuel in our pumps has changed and we now have a lower octane rating than before. I have always just used the cheapest fuel when gassing up my car but after listening to you I wonder if I would be better served using something else. I heard you suggest the higher octane to a listener to prevent engine damage. Should I be worried about my car? I drive a 2006 Ford Taurus that's not a flex fuel vehicle.

-David in Muskegon, Michigan Dear David,

light that tells me when the vehicle needs to be serviced. I have noticed that the time of service for these two vehicles can range up or down as many as 3000 miles on a change and frankly it worries me. My dealership where I do all my work has told me that I should follow the reminder on the dash no matter what and that I don't need to change it earlier but that has been 9000 miles on the truck and 6000 on the car and that just goes against all I have ever been taught on my vehicles.

-Charlie in Bowling Green, Kentucky Dear Charlie,

Dear Valerie,

Asking a new car dealer if you need a new car is like asking a dog if it’s hungry. The answer’s always going to be yes.

The smart answer, though, is this: If you’ve got a $15,000 insurance check in your hand, go buy a great, used $15,000 car. You may not be able to find the exact car you had before, right down to all the bells and whistles, but Toyota Camrys aren’t exactly rare, either. That money will get you virtually the same car—one that is very comparable in equipment, reliability, miles and overall quality to the one that was totaled.

Sudoku Answers from May 4

But a $15,000 pre-owned car in today’s world? That’s a nice car!

-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.

Smart Driver Class

4 Hour Refresher Course

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

12:00-4:00 pm

Word of Life Church - Upsala

$25.00 for non AARP member

$20.00 for AARP member Register by calling Johnson Insurance • 320-573-2529

Thanks for listening to Under The Hood and for reading the column. Fuel has changed and we are seeing a drop across the board in octane and prices all over the place. The first place to start is with your owner's manual because you want to know what the manufacturer of your car calls for. If they recommend a minimum 87 octane or 89 octane, then that is the lowest you should use to protect the vehicle. Using fuel with lower ratings than manufacturer recommended can cause spark knock which is potentially harmful to the engine and too high is a waste of money so always consult the car owner’s manual.

-Take care, the Motor Medics Dear Motor Medics, I own a 2011 Chevy truck and car. They both have an oil change reminder

Brian’s Painting

When we saw oil change intervals this high we got nervous too. The system takes into account things like engine temp, idle time, mileage and much more to determine change intervals so it's a "Smart System" but not foolproof. It can't tell what oil you use. Don't skimp on the oil type. You need to use what is recommended by the manufacturer because that is what they base changes on. The factory recommended engine oil is made to last much longer than standard conventional oils and is formulated for long life. It doesn't have to be theirs but has to meet their specs. Using a cheap oil will reduce miles between changes and can affect your engine warranty. -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., May 15: Pot roast, scalloped potatoes, green beans, peaches.

Tues., May 16: Veg. beef barley soup, half sandwich, carrot sticks, orange slices.

Wed., May 17: BBQ chicken, augratin potatoes, broccoli, apple slices.

Thurs., May 18: Hamburger rice hotdish, garden salad, pear slices.

Fri., May 19: Kielbasa, steamed cabbage, green beans, roasted potatoes.

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., May 15: Ham, cheesy potatoes, vegetable, dessert.

Tues., May 16: Spaghetti hotdish, vegetable, garlic toast, dessert.

Wed., May 17: Salmon patty, sweet mashed potatoes, vegetable, dessert.

Thurs., May 18: 5:30 PM: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, roll, dessert.

Fri., May 19: French onion smothered pork chop, potato, vegetable, dessert. Pick up or eat in by 11:30 a.m. For meals, call a day before: 320-573-4435.

Local Municipality Minutes

Email Minutes to htnews@icloud.com

Swanville City • April 4, 2023

Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. The meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Lange, John Dragseth, Norm Carlson, and Jim Molitor. Absent: Tony Maciej. Also present: Reporter Zach Hacker.

Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting Tuesday, March 7, 2023 was reviewed. A motion was made by John Dragseth to approve the minutes. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The treasures report was given. A motion was made by Norm Carlson and seconded by John Dragseth to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Council member Carlson talked with city engineer Holly Wilson about the well drilling that has not been done yet. Wilson stated that she talked to Traut Wells and said they probably won’t be drilling until the end of April beginning of May. Wilson is trying to coordinate MN Pollution Control Agency to be present when the well drillers are present to test for PFAS.

City Clerk/Treasurer informed council that the temporary financing money to pay Moore Engineering for fees incurred thus far with the water storage tank has been deposited and can be paid to Moore this month.

Terrain Aesthetics sent the city a quote/prepay, to spray the lawn at the city park for crab grass and fertilize, spring and fall. With this prepay the city will receive a 5% discount. Norm Carlson made a motion to approve the prepay to spray and fertilize the city park. John Dragseth seconded the motion. All members voted in favor. Motion carried.

The Morrison County Mitigation Plan was discussed. This plan will be renewed every 5 years. John Dragseth made a motion to adopt Resolution #23-0404A MC Mitigation Plan. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, Motion carried.

Resolution #23-0404B was introduced by Mayor Lange. This Resolution is to enter in a coverage agreement with the Morrison County’s Attorney’s Office and the Bureau of Criminal Apprehensive. Jim Molitor made a motion to adopt Resolution #23-0404B coverage agreement. John Dragseth seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The Cannabinoid license fee was discussed. After discussion, Jim Molitor made a motion to

set the yearly fee at $350.00 for the Cannabinoid license. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

An agreement with Nelson Sanitation was presented for approval. Nelson will provide portable restrooms at Lake Pepin and the Pillsbury beach for the summer months. Norm Carlson made a motion to sign the agreement with Nelson Sanitation for one year. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All council members voted in favor, motion carried.

The City Clerk/Treasurer asked if she could attend the League of MN Cities conference in Duluth June 21-23 at a cost of $225.00. Jim Molitor made a motion to approve the conference with milage and lodging. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Mayor Lange informed the council that Isaac Schultz and Ron Kresha will be in Swanville on Monday, April 10 here in the Swanville Center to hold a town hall meeting.

Reminder of the Swanville clean-up day, Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am by the city 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. John Dragseth seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The next regular monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 7:00 pm in the Swanville Center.

There being no further business, a motion was made by Norm Carlson and seconded by John Dragseth to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 7:50 pm. Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer

A Magnet Funny

A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on the magnet and what it does.

The next day in a written test, she included this question:

"My full name has six letters. The first one is M. I am strong and attractive. I pick up things. What am I?"

When the test papers were turned in, the teacher was astonished to find that almost 50 percent of the students answered the question with the word "Mother."

MILLWOOD TOWNSHIP • MEETING CHANGE

Notice is hereby given: The regular monthly meeting of the Millwood Township board will be moved from the last Monday in May to Monday, May 22 at 8:30 p.m. It will be held in the usual location: City of St. Rosa Park.

Kallista Sprenger Clerk, Millwood Township

MILLWOOD TOWNSHIP ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will be received by the Millwood Township Supervisor Chad Van Beck, at the 44348 Birch Park Trail, Grey Eagle, MN 56336 from May 15th, 2023, until 11a.m. on June 5th, 2023. The bids shall be opened by the Millwood Township Board at a special meeting on June 5th, 2023, at 8:00 pm at the City of St. Rosa Park. The general nature of the Bid is for tarring of 1 mile of road (280th Avenue) in Millwood Township. Please contact Chad Van Beck at 320-248-3404 for formal bid specifications.

Millwood Township reserves the right to defer acceptance of any proposal for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days after the date proposals are received and no proposal may be withdrawn during this period. Millwood Township also reserves the right to reject any or all bids and enter into as it shall deem to be in the best interest of Millwood Township.

Kallista Sprenger Clerk, Millwood Township

Got Stuff To Get Rid Of?

Burnhamville Township Residents

Clean Up Day ~ Saturday, May 20, 2023

Burtrum • 9 AM-11 AM

Residents of Burnhamville Township and Burtrum City may bring their old household items from this township or town in to dispose of them in a convenient manner.

Old appliances, bulky furniture and tires will have a small fee. General garbage such as old furniture, toys, doors, windows will be free to dispose of for Burnhamville and Burtrum residents.

No hazardous wastes will be accepted.

Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville Township Clerk

Card of Thanks

The family of Bill Massmann wishes to express their deep appreciation to those who have offered kindness, support, and messages of sympathy and comfort in our bereavement. We especially wish to thank the staff at CentraCare Hospital and Care Center Hospice, and all those who participated in the service, especially Rev. Arockiya Newton and the staff at St. Mary's Church, Melrose Veterans Honor Guard, the catering team, lector, musicians, the cross, scripture, gift and casket bearers, and the Patton-Schad funeral directors.

Family of Bill Massmann

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.

National Police Week May 15-21, 2023

In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pay special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.

• Currently, there are more than 800,000 law enforcement officers serving in communities throughout the United States.

• Since 1786, more than 23,000 law en-

forcement officers in the United States have died in the line of duty. The names of these dedicated public servants are engraved on the wall of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington DC.

• As of December 31, 2022, 410 officers, both recent and historical, have been designated as Official Line-of-Duty Fallen Heroes and will be added to the Memorial this spring.

Let us join together during National Police Week and publicly salute the service and dedication of law enforcement officers in Todd County, and in communities across the nation.

Crash: May 8, 2023: At approximately 1:19 pm, received a report of a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Dove Road and Cable Road, approximately three miles south of Flensburg, MN in Swanville Township.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, 64-year-old John Samuelson of Little Falls, MN was traveling north on Dove Road and 44-year-old Jeremy Brausen of Little Falls, MN was traveling west on Cable Road. Samuelson failed to yield at the intersection and struck Brausen’s vehicle. Brausen was transported by Mayo Clinic Ambulance to St Gabriel’s Hospital with unknown injuries.

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by Mayo Clinic Ambulance.

Todays Thought

I read recipes the same way I read science fiction... I read to the end and say, "Well, that's not going to happen."

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:

**Social Worker – Child Protection (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

Morrison Co. Sheriff’s Office Rick’s Painting

Lorraine M. Pommerer

Lorraine M. Pommerer, age 65, of Litchfield, MN, formerly of Darwin, MN, died on April 29th, 2023, at the St. Cloud Hospital.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday May 5, 2023, at Church of St. Philip. Interment was held at Ripley Cemetery, Litchfield, MN.

Lorraine Mildred Pommerer, the daughter of Norbert and Elizabeth (Pohlmann) Boecker, was born on February 9, 1958, in Sauk Centre, MN and graduated from Belgrade High School. She was united in marriage to Steve Pommerer on August 8, 1992. Lorraine was a long-time custodian at Ripley Elementary school. In her free time, Lorraine enjoyed cross-stitch and shopping, she could often be found working on puzzles or tending to her flowers. She loved traveling, camping, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Lorraine had a passion for baking Christmas cookies with her sisters and celebrating monthly birthdays with her siblings.

Lorraine is survived by her daughter Kristie (Bill) Isakson and son Clifton (Beth Schlangen) Mills; grandchildren Alexis, Leah, Dylan (Rachel), Jackson, Kayla, Adrianna, Verena, Savannah and Harlie; great grandson Grayson; siblings Elmer (Julie) Boecker, Ed (Helen) Boecker, Dorothy (Wilfred) Feldewerd, Rita (Gene) Revermann-Fischer, Janet Michels, Geraldine (LeRoy) Moscho, Edna (Robert) Kramer, Allen (Val) Boecker and Tom (Angie) Boecker; father and mother-in-law Robert and Shirley Pommerer; brothers-in-law David and Mike (Janie); Felix the Cat and many other extended family members.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents Norbert and Elizabeth Boecker; husband Steve; brothers Ralph and Eugene; sister-inlaw Adeline; brothers-in-law Ken and Maurice; nephews John and Greg; nieces: Vanessa, Amanda, and Sarah; Speckles the dog, and many other pets.

CLASSIFIED ADS

CHURCH GARAGE SALE: May 11-13: Our Savior’s, 840 Lake Ave., Albany. Thurs. 5-7; Fri. 8-5; Sat. 8-noon. Sat. clothes $1/ bag.

BOOK SALE: May 17-20 at the Sinclair Lewis Library basement, Sauk Centre during open library hours.

GARAGE SALE: Friday, May 19th and Saturday, May 20th: 8:00 a.m-4 pm lots of miscellaneous. 310 Hwy. 238 Upsala.

GIVE AWAY: Styrofoam sheets, 1" and 2" thick, varying lengths. Call 517-512-3342.

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. RB-tfn

WANTED: (4) 6”x5” 10 foot posts. Call 320-290-0924.

WANTED: Maple and/ or oak wood for smoker. Grey Eagle area. Loren 612-716-6978.

FOR SALE: 2 bx 338 win Mag 2 bx 300 win Mag Cheap. Call 320260-4551.

FOR SALE: New 3M Stik It sandpaper disc rolls, 80-600 grit, several of each. Call 320-8151768.

FOR SALE: 29 ft. Flagstaff camper, 1 slide out, $7,600. 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

Tom Kuehne Insurance 320-360-0343 tom@swanvilleinsurance.com

FOR SALE: 1981 Lund 16' boat, 50 hp mercury tiller handle motor and trailer, $3500 or b/o. Text for pictures 320-894-9118.

FOR SALE: Cast your bullets 9mm and 38cal. all the equipment you need plus the lead, make a realistic offer. 320-573-2340

Simplicity Zero Turn Lawn