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Think like a kid again -By Harvey Mackay

During an open house at school, little Jenny began talking to one of her classmates.

“Who is that little boy?” asked her mother.

“Tommy.”

“What is Tommy’s whole name?

The daughter responded, “The teacher calls him Tommy Sitdown.”

I’m celebrating kids today in honor of National Children’s Day, June 9, because kids teach us so many lessons that we forget as we become older.

For example, kids are more creative and are more imaginative. Children don’t know what is and isn’t possible. To them everything is doable.

Kids also dream more and dream bigger. I remind my audiences to believe in yourself, even when no one else does. No one does this better than children. They believe they can do anything and everything.

Children are fearless. They don’t fear rejection or what people think of them. They don’t worry about the future.

Children start anew every day. They are not afraid to try new things. They are happy. They strive to do what makes them happy. And they laugh a lot.

Children forgive and forget. If they get upset, they are typically on to something else soon after, and they forget what was troubling them. They don’t hold grudges.

Children make friends easily. They understand that the best vitamin for developing friends is B1.

Children are incredibly perceptive. They can spot a phony with dizzying speed, and

FRIDAY, MAY 31

while tact isn’t always among their strongest attributes, their blunt honesty is hard to argue with.

Kids get excited about life in general. They see everything with fresh eyes, knowing they will find something new and different every time they look.

My friend, the late Jim Rohn, a master speaker and motivator, encouraged folks to “practice being like a child.” Jim said there are four ways to be more like a child, no matter how old you are.

First, become curious. “Learn to be curious like a child. Kids can ask a million questions. You think they’re through. They’ve got another million .… Kids use their curiosity to learn.”

Next, “learn to get excited like a child . . . so excited you hate to go to bed at night. Can’t wait to get up in the morning. So excited that you’re about to explode.” Then he takes it a step further: “If you’re too old to get excited, you’re too old.”

Faith is Jim’s third childlike quality. He said: “Adults too often have a tendency to be overly skeptical. Some adults even have a tendency to be cynical.” He added that adults need proof that something is good before they will believe it. Kids aren’t that way. According to Jim: “Kids think you can get anything. They are really funny. You notice the difference?”

Finally, Jim cited trust as a childish virtue that many adults have forgotten. “Have you heard the term ‘sleep like a baby?’ That’s it. Childish trust. After you have gotten an A+ for the day, leave it in somebody else’s hands,” he said.

Herb Cohen, author of “The New York Times” bestseller, “You Can Negotiate Anything,” thinks children are among the most successful negotiators. He told me, “Children are people without formal authority or power, yet they seem to get what they want.”

Herb listed four examples: Number one, children aim high. They understand that if you

ask for more you get more.

Two, “No” is an open bargaining position. A lot of people think “no” is final. Not children. Three, kids form coalitions. If they get a no from their mother, they go to their father, then to their grandparents.

Lastly, kids tend to be tenacious and persistent. They wear you down. So be persistent, repeat your point over and over again. Wear the other side down.

Children are good negotiators because they are naïve. They say things like, “I don’t know. I don’t understand. Help me.” So, think like an adult, but negotiate like a child.

Biologist Rachel Carson observed, “A child’s world is fresh and new and beautiful, full of wonder and excitement. It is our misfortune that for most of us that clear-eyed vision, that true instinct for what is beautiful and awe-inspiring, is dimmed and even lost before we reach adulthood. If I had influence with the good fairy who is supposed to preside over the christening of all children, I would ask that her gift to each child in the world be a sense of wonder so indestructible that it would last throughout life….”

Mackay’s Moral: Listen to your inner child.

Reprinted with permission from nationally syndicated columnist Harvey Mackay, author of the New York Times #1 bestseller “Swim With The Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive,” “We Got Fired!...And It’s the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Us,” “The Mackay MBA of Selling in the Real World,” and “Use Your Head To Get Your Foot In The Door.”

Upcoming Events

• Grey Eagle-Burtrum Lions Annual Summer American Red Cross Blood Drive from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, Grey Eagle.

SAT.-SUN.: JUNE 1-9

• Prairie Days, Long Prairie. Sat., June 8 Parade at 6 p.m.

SUN.-WED., JUNE 2-5

• Fruitful VBS 2024 from 5:45-8 p.m. at Word of Life Church, Upsala. See ad on page 4.

MONDAY, JUNE 3

• Todd County Historical Society Meeting at 5 p.m. at the Historical Society Building at Todd County Fairgrounds, Long Prairie.

TUESDAY, JUNE 4

• Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting at 2 p.m. at CentraCare West Campus Board Room, Long Prairie.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5

• Folk & Old-Time Music & Potluck from 1-3 p.m. at the Village View Apartments, Grey Eagle. See ad on page 5.

FRIDAY, JUNE 7

• Concert in the Park: Red Letter Band at 7 p.m. Long Prairie.

THURSDAY, JUNE 13

• Concert in the Park: Ring of Kerry Band & Dancers at 7 p.m. Long Prairie.

MONDAY, JUNE 17

• Holy Family School's 21st Annual Drive for Education Golf Tournament starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Albany Golf Club.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19

• Grey Eagle Senior Center Monthly Meeting at 4 p.m., potluck & Bingo to follow.

THURSDAY, JUNE 20

• Concert in the Park: Monroe Crossing at 7 p.m. Long Prairie.

ALBANY SENIORS

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

ALBANY TOWNSHIP

• Meets the 4th Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall.

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

BURNHAMVILLE TOWNSHIP

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

BURTRUM CITY COUNCIL

• Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. FEET FIRST CLINIC

• Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Holdingford City Hall.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION

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

FREEPORT CITY COUNCIL

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

FREEPORT SENIOR MEETING

• Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. with cards/Bingo/coffee/dessert.

GREY EAGLE CITY COUNCIL

• Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

GREY EAGLE TOWNSHIP

• Meets the 1st Monday of the month at 8 p.m. MELROSE TOWNSHIP

• Meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the town hall.

MELROSE VFW #7050 POST/AUX.

• Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Melrose American Legion Clubrooms.

MELROSE LEGION #101 POST/AUX.

• Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Melrose American Legion. (Aux. Sept.-May.)

STEARNS CO. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

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

SUNSHINE CLUB

• Meets every Monday, weigh in starts at 8; meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the Village View Apartments, Grey Eagle.

ST. ROSA CITY COUNCIL

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

SWANVILLE CITY COUNCIL

• 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

SWANVILLE TOWNSHIP

• Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 8:30 p.m. at the Swanville Fire Hall.

UPSALA CITY COUNCIL

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

“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne

Sheep Ranch

The Sheep Ranch is a hunting camp located about 20 miles north of Orr, Minnesota. The camp has about 20 member owners. The location was purchased about close to 80 years ago and the current owners are usually boys of the original owners. The original purchase was a shack that previously had been occupied by a sheep farmer from the early 1900's. The original building location burned about 10 years ago and has been replaced with a new building, which is able to provide sleeping space for the members. The location originally provided excellent deer and grouse hunting. The surrounding land has been cleared, planted to pasture grazing and used as a summer pasture for about 1000 cattle. As a result of cattle pasturing and wolf population, deer hunting is now a waste of time.

The Sheep Ranch is now used as a getaway location by its members. It is used for snowmobiling, 4-wheeling, fishing and simply a place to go that offers a chance to be away from traffic, noise and phones. I have visited the location a few times and found the place and the guys to be a lot of fun. I would have to say that the guys at the camp are similar to letting the calves out in the pasture the first time in spring. Craziness is in existence and encouraged.

An example of the activities would be a 4-wheeler weekend, during which about 10 members, their wives and possibly some older children and invited guests are included. Those that wish can get on the 4-wheel vehicles and ride many miles on logging roads and through territory that has not been seen for a few years, including an old trappers cabin that was originally half below ground level and the rest made of logs about 3 feet high. It's been vacant for about half a century and will probably soon disappear. Sometimes driving over beaver dams is the shortest way

to reach a destination. Sometimes the “guide” will take you through a swamp. This part of the trip will separate the boys from the girls. Most of the guys will wait while the leader attempts, at full speed, to make it across before his machine sinks. If successful, several of the fellows will follow with their machines at top RPM and after some slipping, twisting and lots of mud flying, also make it across. Now it”s time for the gals to follow. This usually is a problem, since the girls have a tendency to back off on the gas feed when the machine begins to slip and slide. This action quickly creates a problem.

One happening of this sort occurred during a swamp crossing by one of my favorite Grandmas. While trying to keep the machine upright, she got off the machine before it sank and found herself waist deep in water and muck. The machine continued to sink due to the current moving it into deeper water. The machine was pulled by chains to solid ground and its passenger had to wade to solid ground with boots and clothing filled with muck. She was unable to fully express her unhappiness about the situation she was in, but after a while it was found to be a story that created a lot of laughs, when the story was told around the campfire and when retold at later gatherings. She laughs about it now, but her uncomfortable, mud covered, wet clothing at the time, wasn't that funny.

Many other interesting situations occurred at the Sheep Ranch and will possibly be part of future stories. Comments are welcome.

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

If you need help with Health or Life Insurance or for Senior Health Solutions Contact: Tom Kuehne 320-360-0343

From the Desk of Pastor Bruce

Hymn number 272 in our hymnals is Amazing Grace. The writer, John Newton, was one of the most wicked of slave traders. A near death experience at sea brought him to repentance and a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Then he wrote these words… "Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found; was blind, but now I see.”

Have you made a personal decision to follow Jesus? If not, why not? The fact is you do need Him. Grace has nothing to do with this world. It has everything to do with our life after death. All of us have sinned the Bible tells us in Romans 3:23. Here is the thing, we cannot get to Heaven without the work of Jesus on the cross. So, it does not matter how capable you are in this world! You are a sinner and need saving. The only one who can save you is the perfect Son of God. He hates sin, but offers Grace to us, an “undeserved favor."

If I break the law, my penalty will probably be the full punishment of the law. In other words, If I break the speed limit and get pulled over, I will get a fine. If I murder, I will have a trial and more than likely I will be thrown into prison. If I break God’s law, my penalty

will be death, or separation from Him forever. Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” So, where does Grace come in? If I am in court for a crime that I committed, and the judge gives me a fine, I will need to pay it. But what would happen if your very good friend paid your fine instead of you? Would the fine be paid? YES, it would. The same thing happens with Jesus’ love for us. Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” We only need to believe that Jesus is who He says He is. Invite Jesus into your heart and turn from your sin.

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

Bavarian Gardens

Victor B. “Vic” Odegard

Victor B. “Vic” Odegard, age 89 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Fairway Pines Assisted Living in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 3 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery with military honors by the Sauk Centre United Veterans Honor Guard.

Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre.

Victor Bernard Odegard was born December 24, 1934 in Little Sauk, Minnesota to Ole and Rose (Dusek) Odegard. Vic grew up near West Union and went to Country School 157 through the eighth grade. He stayed home to help on the family farm and also worked at the hardware store. Vic started dating his neighbor, Merina Bentfield, after they attended a dance in Spring Hill with a group of friends. They were united in marriage on May 20, 1957 at St. Alexius Catholic Church in West Union. The couple farmed west of Sauk Centre and Vic also drove school bus for 20 years. During his retirement, Vic worked at Jennie-O, Modern Farm, and Felling Trailers.

He was a member of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre where he served as an usher. Vic enjoyed farming, playing cards, dancing, and pulling an occasional prank!

Survivors include his loving wife of 67 years, Merina Odegard of Sauk Centre; children, Mary Notch of Cheyenne, Wyoming, James Odegard of Dresser, Wisconsin, Jane (Ron) Barten of Melrose, David Odegard of Tennessee, Tom (Kim) Odegard of Savage, John (Alyssa) Odegard of St. Michael, and Janet (Nick) Selig of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa; 19 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; sister, Bernice Massmann of Sauk Centre; and brother, Norb (Judy) Odegard of Sauk Centre.

Vic was preceded in death by his parents; daughters, Kathleen “Tootie” Meyer and Lisa Odegard; grandson, Caleb Odegard; and sisters, Betty Von Wahlde and Rosie Tabor.

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

Mary A. Schad

Mary A. Schad, age 87 of Melrose, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 at Cura Care Center of Melrose, Minnesota.

A prayer service will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday, May 30 at the PattonSchad Funeral Home in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11:45 a.m. Thursday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose.

Mary Amelia Lano was born January 12, 1937 in Annandale, Minnesota to Harry and Josephine (Stifter) Lano. She graduated from St. Cloud State University with a teaching degree. She taught at Robbinsdale Elementary School in Robbinsdale, Minnesota for two years. She met her future husband, Bernard “Bernie” Schad during her college years. They were married on September 27, 1958 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Annandale, Minnesota. The couple resided in the Minneapolis area before moving to Melrose in 1966. Mary did substitute teaching at the public school in Melrose for a number of years. During that time, she worked alongside Bernie at the funeral home serving the communities they called home.

Mary was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. In her younger years, she enjoyed bowling in leagues and throughout the years, she spent her pastime antiquing and thrift shopping. Her home was always decorated with style. Mary also loved attending Melrose High School sports, especially basketball.

Survivors include her children, Julie (Matt) Schaefer-O’Brien of Richmond, Joe Schad of Maple Grove, Mike Schad of Burtrum, and Patrick Schad of Melrose; grandchildren, Ben (Lane) Schaefer of Sauk Centre, Jillian (J.J.) Megge of South Lyon, Michigan, Jon (Dana) Schaefer of Big Lake, Joey (Jenna) Schaefer of St. Cloud, Tucker Landis of Bloomington, Samantha Schad of Maple Grove, Gracie Schad, and Logan Schad of Melrose; great-grandchildren, Everett, Edison, and Sullivan Schaefer, Jordan Schaefer, Kenzie, Tyler, Kayla, Jordan, and Trevor Leebens.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard “Bernie” Schad on December 5, 2011; parents; infant son, Christian; and brother, Harry “Pete” Lano.

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

Jeffrey A. Lambrecht

Jeffrey "Jeff" A. Lambrecht, 55 year old resident of Long Prairie, MN, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024 at his home with his loving family by his side. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday June 1st, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Swanville, MN with Pastor Schmeisser and Pastor Porter officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery in Swanville, MN. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm8:00 pm on Friday at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and from 10:00-11:00 A.M. prior to the service. Caring for Jeff and his family is the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Swanville, MN.

Long Prairie, MN, Hayden and Jaci Sturdevant of Perham, MN, Ana Sturdevant and her fiancé, Michael Nelson of Milaca, MN, and Tanner and Aiken Lambrecht of Long Prairie, MN; his granddaughter, Saylor Sturdevant; his mother, Cheryl Lambrecht of Royalton, MN, his fatherin-law, Richard Jansen of Olivia, MN; his siblings, Carrie Roering and brother-in-law, Dennis Roering of Long Prairie, MN, Tamie Barthel and her fiancé, Jeff Johnson of Long Prairie, MN, Renae Abers of Swanville, MN, and Stacy Larson (Steve) of Waite Park, MN; his nieces and nephews, Brandon (Jeni), Devin (Abby), Braison, McKenna, Katelyn (Eric), Hunter, Madelyn, and Dalton (Taylor); his great nephew, Karter; as well as his aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by father, Kenneth Lambrecht; sister, Tonia Lambrecht; niece, Brecklyn Abers; nephew, Cameron Larson, as well as grandparents, uncles, and aunts.

Robert T. Feierabend

Jeff was born to Cheryl (Skinner) and the late Kenneth Lambrecht on April 20, 1969, at St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls, MN. He grew up in a rural area near Burtrum, MN. Jeff was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Swanville, MN. Jeff attended Swanville High School and graduated in 1987. After graduation, he briefly worked at Art Bliese Construction, Central Bi Products, Central Specialties, and Sonny Peterson Trucking. He drove truck for Rene Hatton for a few years and became very close to him and his wife LuAnn. In 1996, Jeff and his father Kenny, each purchased a trailer and established Lambrecht Livestock Trucking. They soon purchased a third trailer and with the help of his mother, Cheryl, the company continued to expand. After the passing of his father, Jeff continued to run the business alongside his sister, Carrie and his brother-in-law, Dennis, who currently run the business today. The family-run trucking company has been a source of great pride for Jeff and he has entrusted the dispatching part of it to his nephew, Brandon and also entrusted the livestock loads to his sons, Jesse and Tanner and all the drivers at Lambrecht Livestock Trucking. Jeff also had great pride in his family, as it started when his son Jesse was born to him and Kelly (Goff) Larson. He and Jesse trucked for a few years before meeting Julie (Jansen) Lambrecht and her two children, Hayden and Ana. Julie and Jeff were united in marriage on September 5, 2003, at St. Mary of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Long Prairie, MN. They instantly became he accepted Hayden and Ana as his own. Their two children, Tanner and Aiken were soon added to the family. He cherished every moment with his family, especially after his granddaughter, Saylor, was born. He loved being a grandpa and loved every minute with her. He was so proud of all his children and loved them dearly. His love was unconditional, and he was always teaching them about finances Jeff dealt with medical issues since his prostate cancer diagnoses in June of 2018. In July of 2021, Jeff was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Jeff had several memorable trips to the Mayo Clinic and hospital. Jeff fought so hard and was so courageous. He did not choose this challenging cancer journey, but he did choose how he responded to it. Jeff had great mental and moral strength and was one of the strongest fighters we all knew. Jeff put his trust in God, and he had a strong faith in the Lord. No matter if it was the Lutheran Church or the Catholic Church he attended, Jeff prayed for the strength to keep fighting. He also prayed for his friends and family, and he loved to give them grief and make them laugh. He had a great sense of humor, and he will always be remembered for how he greeted them and what he called them.

Jeff is survived by his loving wife, Julie of Long Prairie, MN; his children, Jesse Lambrecht of

Robert Theodore Feierabend was born on January 18, 1941, to August and Stella (Shultz) in St. Cloud, Minnesota. He spent his early years in Grey Eagle and graduated from Grey Eagle High School. He was in the Army Military Police and was stationed in Germany where he met his future wife, Christine. They were married on October 21, 1965, and the couple moved to the family dairy farm in Grey Eagle. They were blessed with five children; Anita (David) Sunderman, Kurt (Melita), Wieland (Carisa), Wolfgang

Siegfried

nineteen grandchildren Melissa,

Parkinson's

Support Group Meeting

The Long Prairie Area Parkinson’s Support Group will meet June 4th at 2 p.m. at the CentraCare Long Prairie West Campus Boardroom, 20 9th St SE.

Guest speaker will be Barb Kline from MN Dept of Blind & Visually Handicapped. The meeting is for anyone with Parkinson’s, their families, and caregivers. For more information contact Rona Bleess at 320-874-0222.

Summertime is full of fruit, and so is the Bible! God made the Earth to bear fruit, Jesus says that when we come to Him we should bear the fruits of repentance, and the Holy Spirit produces His fruit in the lives of all who believe.

Come join us as we learn about God and the Fruit of the Spirit!

(Mark),

(Sarah);

Jessalyn,

Upsala High School Announces its Top 5 Honor Students

for 2024

The top 5 honor graduates for 2024 at Upsala High School are:

Bryce Binek of Upsala, is the son of Brad Binek and Rebecca Binek. During high school, he has participated in Varsity Baseball, Varsity Football, Varsity Wrestling, and the M & M Mentoring Program. Binek will attend Concordia College, Moorhead. He has committed to their Cobber Baseball team and plans to obtain a degree in Biology, eventually becoming an Orthopedic Physician’s Assistant. Bryce receives the honor of Upsala Class of 2024 Valedictorian. He graduates with a 4.00 GPA.

Jacob Gunderson of Upsala, is the son of Fred and Tina Gunderson. During high school, he has participated in Varsity Track & Field, Varsity Basketball, Senior High Knowledge Bowl, M & M Mentoring program, Drama Club, Concert Band, Pep Band, Class President, and President of Student Council.

Jacob has a 4.00 GPA and plans to attend North Dakota State University for a degree in History Secondary Education. Gunderson has received the honor of Upsala Class of 2024 Valedictorian.

Isabelle Leners of Holdingford, is the daughter of Randy and Roxanne Leners. During her high school career, she has been involved in Varsity Basketball (Captain), Varsity Volleyball (Captain), and Varsity Softball. She is also the Vice President of National Honor Society, Senior Class Treasurer, part of the M & M Student Mentoring Program, involved in Concert Band, Pep Band, Upsala Drama Club and was President of the Prom Committee. Isabelle has participated in the ‘Setting Scoliosis Straight’ study and volunteered with the Red Cross Blood Drive. She has also volunteered with the Upsala elementary basketball program. Leners has been admitted into the North Dakota State University Early Admissions Pathway Program for a degree in Pharmacy. She has received the honor of Upsala Class of 2024 Valedictorian. She graduates with a 4.00 GPA.

Alyssa Young of Grey Eagle, is the daughter of John and Lori Young. During her high school career, she has been involved in the National Honor Society, Student Council Vice President, Concert Band, Pep Band, Varsity Track and Field, Varsity Cross Country, JV Basketball, Senior High Knowledge Bowl, and the Art Club. She plans to attend Saint Cloud State University, majoring in Meteorology. Alyssa is also graduating with High Honors and her Associate of Arts degree from Central Lakes College. She has a 4.00 GPA. Alyssa has received the honor of Upsala Class of 2024 Valedictorian.

Erica Roske of Burtrum, is the daughter of Randy and Donna Roske. During her high school career, she has been involved in National Honor Society as the secretary, Concert Band, Pep Band, Varsity Softball, Varsity Volleyball, M & M Student Mentoring Program, St. Mary’s Catholic Church activity volunteer, and participated in the ‘Setting Scoliosis Straight’ study and volunteered with the Red Cross Blood Drive. She plans to attend Saint Cloud State University to become a Registered Nurse. Erica has received the honor of Upsala Class of 2024 Salutatorian. She graduates with a 3.979 GPA.

Anniversary/Birthday Open House

Albany Senior Dining

Mon., June 3: Tuna noodle casserole, garden salad, steamed carrots, pudding, bread.

Tues., June 4: Sloppy Joe on bun, sweet potato, chuck wagon corn, apples.

Wed., June 5: Liver & onions or hamburger patty, whipped potatoes, gravy, vegetables, bread.

Thurs., June 6: Chicken alfredo, noodles, mixed vegetables, pineapple, bread.

Fri., June 7: Pork tenderloin, whipped potatoes, gravy, vegetable blend, bread.

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

Pulse on People

Holly Mayers of Albany, MN, was named to the University of Sioux Falls Spring 2024 Dean's List. Mayers is majoring in Elementary Education and Special Education.

Mayers was among more than 575 students named to the Spring 2024 Dean's List. To qualify, students must be enrolled in at least 12 semester hours and earn a term GPA of 3.5 or greater on a 4.0 scale.

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, We sold our rental property recently. When we bought it, we thought it would be a good source of passive income. But owning it wasn’t passive at all. It got to the point where the work and hassle became too much.

We have $240,000 from the sale, and we’re debt-free except for our home. We owe $140,000 on our house, and could pay it off instantly, but part of me wants to invest the proceeds from the sale of the rental property. Is it better to become completely debt-free at this point, or should we invest it so we can have even more money for retirement?

-Anthony

Dear Anthony,

You mean you had to actively manage your rental property? Listen, anyone who tells you real estate is passive income is full of crap. It’s a natural extension of the garbage people spout about how it’s okay to go into debt to buy real estate, because the renter is making your payments. No, it’s your payment. And when the renter doesn’t pay, or it sits empty, guess what? You have to pay it. If you want passive income, buy an S&P 500 index fund. Set it and forget it. You

won’t have to fix a leaky roof, replace worn out appliances or try to collect from deadbeat tenants. Real estate is a great way to invest, if you do it the right way. I love it. It’s anything but passive, though.

Let me ask you this about your situation. If you had a paid-for house, would you borrow $140,000 against it to invest? Of course not. It’s pretty much the same thing, and that would be dumb. Pay off your home, brother. Just pay it off. You’ll be debt-free, and you’ll still have six figures to invest.

I love that you’re thinking about the future, Anthony. And I know the compound interest you’re visualizing down the road is really tempting. Your compound interest calculator will tell you some amazing things, but what it’s leaving out is risk. It also can’t tell you about the carefree way you’ll walk, and how it’ll feel like a huge weight has been lifted off your shoulders when you don’t have a house payment. You’ll be able to live life on your terms, and all the decisions you make will come from a completely different point of view—one that isn’t burdened by the weight of bankers hovering around, waiting for you to give them what’s theirs.

The borrower is always a slave to the lender. Think about it. Only one implication of slavery is mathematical. All the rest are spiritual, physical, relational, emotional and mental. Being debt-free changes your life from the inside-out. Not only does it make your life better, but it allows you to give with incredibly generosity, and be an agent for positive change in the lives of others.

Pay off the house!

Ask The Motor Medics®

Dear Motor Medics, So what’s a guy to do? I have a 2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP

Turbo. Over the past year I have been adding power steering fluid. This started with filling the tank because it was at the low mark, then it was every time it would make noise which turned into a weekly event. Now, I can fill it in the morning, and it is empty by the time I get ten miles to work. I tried two different shops, and both said the parts were discontinued for it, a cooler, all hoses and a pump. I found only one hose online and they say they won’t install them because they are cheap aftermarket hoses.

-Chris in Watertown, New York

Dear Chris,

What a fun car to drive. Even more when it doesn’t leak. We have an employee with one of those and they had the same issue. The shops are correct, they discontinued the parts you need. Just a couple of hoses are available aftermarket, which is better than none. We had to remove the hoses and have a hydraulic shop crimp on new rubber. One steel line was rusted through and that had to come from a recycling yard car. The pump was also available used. All together it was pricey, but they did get their car going again. You may have to shop around a bit as a lot of shops don’t work on those cars any longer.

-Take care, the Motor Medics Dear Motor Medics,

-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.

Our son drives a 2013 Ram Truck diesel. He spends a lot of money on the truck. We bought it and he has saved his money working on it, things like a new turbo, intercooler, injectors and more. He’s never said it ran bad, just that he “Needed” more stuff to make it better. It has a giant pipe in the bed for exhaust, who knows why? He recently got the truck impounded for “Rolling Coal” because it interfered with cars and caused pollution. He was also told that the truck would need to have its emissions put back on to be driven on the street again and he is asking for money to fix it. What is all this stuff and how does it affect driving it on the street?

-Riley in Ft. Collins, Colorado Dear Riley, Tuners, bigger Turbos, and removing emissions parts to get more power has been done for many years by many drivers of diesel trucks. While some of this, like removing exhaust emissions parts and egr deletes has not ever been legal according to federal laws, it still gets done by private individuals. Rolling Coal is when these trucks are set to dump so much wasted fuel into the exhaust that they smoke out the drivers behind the truck and most states hand out tickets for this. Recently many like yours have been cracking down on it and if a truck won’t pass emission testing it can’t be registered.

-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.

Definition of BBQ Funny

When a man volunteers to do barbecue cooking, the following chain of events is put into motion:

1) The woman goes to the store.

2) The woman fixes the salad, vegetables, and dessert.

3) The woman prepares the meat for cooking, places it on a tray along with the necessary cooking utensils, and takes it to the man, who is lounging beside the grill, drinking a cold beverage.

4) The man places the meat on the grill.

5) The woman goes inside to set the table and check the vegetables.

6) The woman comes out to tell the man that the meat is burning.

7) The man takes the meat off the grill and hands it to the woman.

8) The woman prepares the plates and brings them to the table.

9) After eating, the woman clears the table and does the dishes.

10) The man asks the woman how she enjoyed "her night off." And, upon seeing her annoyed reaction, concludes that there's just no pleasing some women.

Gail Gabler

Gail Gabler age 92, of Long Prairie passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at the St. Cloud Hospital.

A Mass of Christian Burial took place on Friday, May 24, 2024 at St. Mary’s of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Long Prairie. Burial was at the Pleasant Mound Cemetery in Rural Clotho.

Gail Christine Gabler, 92, of Long Prairie, MN, was called home to her much-deserved heavenly rest on Monday, May 20, 2024. Her passing at the St. Cloud Hospital was peaceful and in the midst of loving family members.

Gail was born to Ernest and Evelyn Kuiper in Worthington, MN, on January 27, 1932. She and her family resided in several small towns in Iowa and Minnesota as she grew up, ultimately graduating from Lester High School in Iowa. Her family then moved to Long Prairie and Gail attained her Registered Nursing Degree at the St. Cloud Catholic Hospital. She worked as a Registered Nurse for over thirty years in several area hospitals in Browerville, Sauk Centre, and Long Prairie. After retirement from nursing, she also worked at the Long Prairie Distillery and as a Census employee.

Gail married William Gabler at St. Mary’s of Mt. Carmel Church on June 25, 1955. Their life together produced three children and many many happy experiences and memories. Moving to a farm on Maple Lake in 1959, life was often challenging but always interesting and full of family activities. She fought to remain on that farm right to the very end, loving the wildlife and freedom that living there provided.

Her faith and devotion to God and the Catholic Church were of utmost importance to her. She sat vigil in the St. Mary’s Chapel for several years.

Gail’s interests and passions were many and widely varied. Despite her long and busy work hours, she was a devoted flower and vegetable gardener. She was adept in needlework and no major family occasion could pass without her celebrating it with one of her beautiful and meticulous cross-stitch creations. She bought herself a loom and wove rugs of many lengths and colors for family, friends, and many others. She made quilts for all her children and grandchildren. She Scrabbled with her aunt Clarice in Long Prairie weekly. She went on family trips here and abroad, a cruise or two,

family snowmobiling outings and several hairraising adventures driving her own 750 Kawasaki motorcycle on road trips with husband Bill. An avid gameplayer and reader, she made a point of reading her favorite novel, Gone With The Wind, at least once each year.

Gail is survived by her three children, Vicki Gabler (Doug Brandt) of Camp Hill, PA, Toni Lipa (Jeff Batcher) of Fridley, MN, and Bill (Barb) Gabler of St. Cloud, MN; grandchildren Nicholas (Kim) Zaworski, Daniel (Kjirsten) Lipa, and Michael Lipa; great-grandchild Emeryk Lipa.

Paul Martin

Paul Daniel Martin passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at his home at the age of 57. Visitation will be held 4:00 - 7:00 PM, Thursday, May 30, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Long Prairie, MN.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 31, 2024, at First Baptist Church with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Long Prairie.

Paul was born on June 25th, 1966, to Menno and Sadie (Byler) Martin in Sunbury, PA. Paul and his family moved to Liberty, KY when he was 9 and then to Long Prairie, MN when he was 15.

Paul farmed with his parents and four brothers, eventually taking over the family farm. On November 2nd, 2013, Paul married Heidi Fisher at New Life Christian Church in Alexandria, MN. Paul and Heidi put the Lord first in their marriage and cherished their time together while relaxing at home. He was passionate about family, the Lord, dairy farming, and his cows. Paul was always willing to drop everything and help his friends and family when they needed it. He will be dearly missed.

Paul is survived by his wife, Heidi; mother, Sadie Martin of Kingston, OH; brothers, Robert (Rachel) Martin of Dresden, TN, James (Dora) Martin of Kingston, OH, David Martin of Long Prairie, MN, Melvin (Anna Mary) Martin of Grove City, MN; mother-in-law, Jeanette Fisher, sister-in-law, Sherry (Duane) Schmidt; 14 nieces, 6 nephews, many great nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Paul is preceded in death by his father, Menno Martin; father-in-law, Paul Fisher and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Great River Regional Library Kicks Off 2024 Summer Reading Challenge

Read, renew, repeat! Get ready to dive into summer with Great River Regional Library’s 2024 Summer Reading Challenge!

Great River Regional Library (GRRL) will kick off the annual Summer Reading Challenge (SRC) on Monday, June 3, and continue through Saturday, August 3.

Registration begins on Monday, June 3, in the Beanstack app, on griver.beanstack.org, or by visiting your local library during open hours. Participants track their reading in the Beanstack app or using a paper slip, which they return to their library. Participants are eligible for prize drawings at the end of the program. In addition, each branch offers a unique assortment of prizes!

In 2023, across 32 branch locations, we had a record-breaking 12,973 babies, children, and teens participate! We anticipate another exciting summer with families in our communities.

This year’s theme, “Read, Renew, Repeat!” encourages reading as a restorative method of self-improvement and self-preservation. From the renewing of our minds to

Congratulations to the Upsala High School Class of 2024 Academic

Upsala Valedictorian Scholarship: Bryce Binek, Jacob Gunderson, Isabelle Leners, Alyssa Young

Upsala Salutatorian Scholarship: Erica Roske

Bemidji State University Scholarship: Claire Arvig

Central Minnesota Scholarship: Madison Tschida

CHI St. Gabriel’s Hospital Advocates Scholarship: Isabelle Leners, Erica Roske

College of Saint Benedict Academic Achievement Scholarship: Madison Tschida College of Saint Benedict Alumni Referral Scholarship: Madison Tschida

Community Covenant Church Scholarship: Carter Gudvangen

Concordia University, Moorhead Academic Excellence Scholarship: Bryce Binek

Concordia University, Moorhead Alumni Referral Scholarship: Bryce Binek

Concordia University, Moorhead Cobber Award: Bryce Binek

Horizon Healthcare Scholarship: Bryce Binek

Krivanek Family Memorial Scholarship: Alyssa Young

Lone Eagle Auto Club Scholarship: Dillon Krebs

Minnesota State University, Moorhead Blaze Scholarship: Brenna Graves

Minnesota State University, Moorhead Ignite Scholarship: McKenna Graves

Morrison-Crow Wing-Todd Corn Growers Scholarship: Dillon Krebs

North Dakota State University Academic Scholarship: Jacob Gunderson, Isabelle Leners

North Dakota State University Darrel & Carol Tuntland Endowed Scholarship: Jacob Gunderson

North Dakota State University Development Foundation Honors Scholarship: Isabelle Leners

Patricia Ditlevson Memorial: Jacob Gunderson

Roerview Dairy Scholarship: Madison Tschida

Royals Wrestling Club Scholarship: Bryce Binek

Saint Cloud State University Presiden-

tial Academic Scholarship: Brooke Opatz, Erica Roske, Alyssa Young

Sobieski Lions Club Community Service Scholarship: Erica Roske

St. Edwards Catholic Church Scholarship: Monica Nienaber

St. Francis Catholic Church Scholarship: Madison Tschida

St. Gabriel’s Hospital Advocates Scholarship: Isabelle Leners, Erica Roske

St. Mary’s Catholic Church Scholarship: Erica Roske

Stearns Bank of Upsala Scholarship: Dillon Krebs, Isabelle Leners

Sourcewell Student of Character Scholarship: Noah Boeckermann, Brooke Opatz

Sytek Communications Scholarship: Monica Nienaber

UCTA Upsala Cooperative Telephone Association Memorial Scholarship: Brooke Opatz

Upsala American Legion 4 Year Scholarship: Bryce Binek, Alyssa Young

Upsala American Legion Tech Scholarship: Dillon Krebs

Upsala Area Dollars for Scholars: Claire Arvig, Bryce Binek, Brenna Graves, McKenna Graves, Carter Gudvangen, Jacob Gunderson, Joseph Guthrie, Dillon Krebs, Kaylee Kremers, Isabelle Leners, Kaylea Loscheider, Monica Nienaber, Brooke Opatz, Erica Roske, Madison Tschida, Alyssa Young, Dustin Yurczyk

Upsala Cardinals 3 Sport Athlete Award: Brenna Graves, McKenna Graves, Joseph Guthrie, Isabelle Leners

Upsala FFA Alumni Scholarship: Dillon Krebs

Upsala Lions Club Adam Fuchs Memorial: Bryce Binek, Isabelle Leners

Upsala Lions Club Adrianne McCoy Memorial: Bryce Binek, Isabelle Leners

Upsala Lions Club Eric Middendorf Memorial: Dillon Krebs

Upsala Lions Club Kulla/Lange Memorial: Erica Roske, Dustin Yurczyk

Upsala Lions Club Scholarship: Brenna Graves

Walter & Evelyn Lovine and Edna Martinson Memorial: Claire Arvig

taking care of the environment, we inspire lifelong learning and growth. The challenge is open to all kids ages 0 to 18 and divided by age: pre-readers (ages 0 to 3), kids (ages 3 to 12), and teens (ages 13 to 18).

The mission of our reading challenge is simple: Encourage children and teens to read throughout the summer! Summer reading isn’t just fun; it’s extremely beneficial. Regular reading goes far in combating the “summer slide,” a term used to describe the loss of academic skills during the summer break. Students who join public library summer reading programs scored higher on reading achievement tests at the beginning of the next school year than those who did not participate – in some cases, significantly higher. Visit your local library to learn more about how your children can get involved this summer. See your library’s hours at griver.org/locations. Visit the library’s website for more details at https://griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.

COUNTY LINE GOODS Occasional

Sale Friday, May 31st: 8am-7pm and Saturday, June 1st: 8am-4pm. 15202 450th St., Bowlus.

GARAGE SALE: May 30-31: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 214 5th St. SW, Melrose. Power/hand tools, household items, garden tools, etc.

GETHSEMANE LUTHERAN CHURCH: Rummage and Bake Sale in Upsala Saturday, June 8th from 8:00-11:30 with bag sale from 11:30-12:00.

GARAGE SALE: 3 Family Sat., June 8: 8-12, Clothing, childrens-adults, kitchen gadgets, microwave, games, toys, furniture, bicycle, home decor, fabric, fleece and much more. 507 State Highway 238, Upsala.

HELP WANTED: Front counter/butcher position. Apply in person at Elmdale Creamery & Locker or call for details, 320573-2607.

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

320-573-2607

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: To help sew bags for the veterans at the St. Cloud VA. Fabric is furnished and already cut. Contact Cindy 320-285-3901.

WANTED: 2 or 3 CD player. Call 320-2563775. 5/30

WANTED: Pontoon lift to rent & use on its current BBL site for this Season. Due to my wife’s declining health, we needed to sell our multi-level BBL home. We have kept our pontoon & hope to continue enjoying the lake. Please call or text Kent & Loretta Trulson 329-492-1404. 5/30-B

JET SKI RENTALS: Seadoo Spark TRIXX. Call or text 320-200-0300. tfnB

FOR SALE: Lund Rebel 16' boat, Evenrude 40 h.p. four stroke motor, live well, with trailer, good condition, $7,250. Call 320-285-4495. tfn

FOR SALE: Air compressor w/75 ft. hose, air impact wrenches, 3 CBs. 320-260-2159 MT-tfn

CDL License a Plus, but willing to

Provide Dental

FOR SALE: Vibo boat lift, holds 2400 lbs., $1,000. Call 320-285-4495. tfn

FOR SALE: 2017 Prime Time Crusader Lite 5th wheel RV, 32-ft., 2 slides, excellent cond., $24,500. 320-249-7694 between 8am-7pm. tfn

FOR SALE: 14 ft. Lund boat, trailer, 9.9 Mercury motor, 4 stroke, 55 lb. thrust trolling motor new, new battery, $2,500. Call 320-356-7422. 6/6

FOR SALE: Set Craftsman Micrometer 240 voltage electric cable, 30 ft. Call after 7 p.m. 320-237-4003.

FOR SALE: 2011 Jayco Eagle Super Lite 25 ft. 5th wheel camper, very clean, new tires, $16,500. Call 320-232-0211 Bowlus area.

FOR SALE: 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette GLS mini van, 146,000 miles, new tires, $2200 or B/O. Call or text 320-250-9866.

TOP DOWN SILO LLC

• Take down & cleanup of silos in congested areas

• Mobile Concrete Crushing

• Fully Insured 507-236-9446 topdownsilo.com

HELP WANTED

Holtz Tree Service and Firewood Bowlus, MN; is seeking individual interested in Full Time Employment. Duties include outdoor work pertaining to firewood/tree work. Day shift work Monday thru Friday, no weekends. Paid weekly wage based on performance. Will train. Must have a valid driver’s license. Call or text 320-360-3512

A Ticket Funny

A couple with three children waited in line at San Francisco's Pier 41 to purchase tickets for a boat trip to Alcatraz.

Others watched with varying degrees of sympathy and irritation as the young children fidgeted, whined, and punched one another. The frazzled parents reprimanded them to no avail.

Finally they reached the ticket window. "Five tickets, please," the father said. "Two round trip, three one way."

Trim & Remove Trees, 70 ft. Boom, Brush Removal, Stump Grinding & Removal,Hedge Trimming, Firewood Available Including Delivery, Residential Landscaping & Bobcat Work