Hometown News November 24, 2022

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Harsh words are hard to heal -By Harvey Mackay

One summer night at an all-girls summer camp, the campers were gathered around in a circle for their nighttime devotions. The counselor asked if any of the girls wanted to share something that had happened that day that impacted her.

One camper raised her hand and said a girl from another cabin had said something that hurt her feelings, and she was really upset about it.

The camp counselor went to the bathroom to grab a tube of toothpaste, then took the tube and squeezed out just a bit. She then tried to put the toothpaste back in the tube, but it just created a mess. Then she squeezed the tube even more, pushing more toothpaste out and creating even more of a mess, but none of it would go back into the tube.

The counselor told the campers, “This toothpaste represents the words you speak. Once you say something that you want to take back, it’s nearly impossible and only creates a mess. So think before you speak, and make sure your words are going to good use before you let them out.”

I remember when I was young and kids used to say, “Sticks and stones can break your bones, but words will never hurt you.” Wrong! I think the saying should be “Sticks and stones can break your bones, but words can really hurt you.” Words hold tremendous power. They can shatter or make a career, kill or nurture a relationship, or break or heal a heart.

American poet Carl Sandburg said, “Be careful with your words. Once they are said, they can only be forgiven, not forgotten.”

There are all kinds of words: words of wisdom, words of encouragement, fighting words, words to live by, foreign words, simple words, big words, naughty words,

strong words, last words. They all serve a purpose. Choose the right words for your situation.

Research has found that the people who talked trash about someone else unwittingly painted themselves with the same brush. On the bright side: The same is true when the talk is positive.

It’s much better to heed the advice of Sigmund Freud: “Words have a magical power. They can bring either the greatest happiness or deepest despair; they can transfer knowledge from teacher to student; words enable the orator to sway his audience and dictate its decision. Words are capable of arousing the strongest emotions and prompting all men’s actions.”

In my case, my mother, who was a teacher, set me straight around the tender age of 12. At that time, my idea of vocabulary upgrade consisted of adding to the string of cuss words I could say without repeating myself. A colorful skill, but of limited value in mixed company and put me at personal risk within the Mackay household.

Over the years, I have learned the value of using the right words at the right time. I choose words every day. When speaking, writing, requesting and deciding, I use some words, and not others. You do, too. The words we choose create meaning and mission in our lives. Every word and phrase you choose conveys mood, tone and meaning.

Remember, customers and colleagues come in every possible stage of enthusiasm, anxiety, understanding and confusion. Pay attention! When you are offering, asking,

responding, explaining, invoicing, installing or advising – choose the words you use with care.

“Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them,” said Andy Rooney, radio and TV personality.

Here are three simple tips to consider:

1. If you don’t have anything positive to say, it’s better to say nothing at all. Take your emotions out. Too often we want to get our opinion out and slam the other person or try to get even. Social media has really exacerbated this problem.

2. Be aware of your influence. This is especially true for authority figures like role models, parents and teachers. Your words mean a great deal. To most people you might be just another person, but to that person you might be the world.

3. Respond rather than react. Too many people just say things off the cuff and then realize they can’t take them back. It’s like trying to put toothpaste back in the tube. If you want your words to work for you, work for your words. The result will pay off big time.

Mackay’s Moral: Your words say a lot about you: choose them wisely.

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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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER

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• Free Community Thanksgiving Din ner from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Word of Life Free Lutheran Church, Upsala. See ad on page 4.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8

• Swanville ISP Alfredo Feed from 4:30-7 p.m. at Luckys, Swanville.

ALBANY TOWNSHIP

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

• Planning Commission meets the second 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 first Monday 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 first 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 first Monday of the month at 8 p.m.

MELROSE TOWNSHIP

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

MELROSE VFW #7050 POST/AUX.

• Meets the first 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

• First Tuesday after the first 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

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving was usually celebrated at Grandma”s house. The kitchen was large, but it was filled with aunts, uncles and cousins. Unless you had a commitment for another location or were sick, you were expected at Grandma’s for dinner. Since Grandma’s house was on a farm, the main menu item changed from year to year. Turkeys weren’t grown on their farm, so you probably ate goose, pork or venison. Squash, along with homemade bread, potatoes, gravy and cranberry salad filled your plate. The cranberry salad tasted different than today’s cranberry salad, since it was made from high-bush cranberries. It was rather sour. Pumpkin pie with whipped cream completed the feast.

My other Grandmother, Ma, also made a special dinner on Thanksgiving. It usually consisted of fried chicken, potatoes, gravy, squash, homemade bread, Pa’s summer sausage and the special item, which appeared at almost every meal, a

Tom Kuehne

bowl of raw seasoned hamburger. (We did our own butchering and meat grinding, so we knew that the uncooked meat wouldn’t create any digestive problems.) The dessert consisted of Pa’s raised doughnuts and Ma’s Caffee Kuchen.

The afternoons were spent talking, playing whist or going out to check the river to see if there were any big northern Mallards. The ponds had already frozen over, so the river was the only convenient open water. We usually were able to bring home some ducks, even though river hunting without a boat was challenging.

After the meal, the older guys usually filled the living room, or sometimes called the front room, with a mixture of cigarette and pipe smoke. They were sent there by the ladies who wanted them out of the kitchen, so they could clean up and do the dishes.

Today we have turkey and the rest of the traditional food. After stuffing ourselves, we migrate to the living room to watch football and take a short nap.

Observance of Thanksgiving is still done as a family. It is probably the only celebration that has not been taken over by excessive spending for commercial items. It is also more relaxing than other holiday celebrations.

Our thoughts brings back memories of

Snow Pushed Across Roadways is a Hazard

The Stearns County Highway De partment warns that plowing or shov eling snow from your driveways or sidewalk onto a public road, pushed across a public road or dumped onto a public road right of way may be pun ishable as a misdemeanor (Minn. Stat utes 169.42 and 160.2715).

Misdemeanors are punishable by a fine of up to $700 and/or a jail sen tence of up to 90 days.

Snow piles that are pushed across the road or dumped, plowed or shov eled onto a roadway can create a real hazard not only for motorists but also for snowplows. Even heavy snow plows have been damaged when hit ting compacted and frozen snow de posited on the highways.

In some parts of the County, snow pushed onto a highway causes snow drifts which are hazardous to motor ists. The person responsible for depos iting snow onto the highway may also be liable in a civil lawsuit if damages or injuries occur as a result of the ac tion.

We urge residents, as good neigh bors and motorists themselves, not to add to the hazards of wintertime driv ing in this way.

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those who sat around the table in years past. Pa using his favorite fork with only three tines and a wooden handle. Watching some of the older guys using their butter knives to put food in their mouth. I was never able to put a whole line of peas on my knife and get it to my mouth. I guess they practiced it longer than I had.

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Fri., Nov. 25: Cheeseburger w/Chili or Fries Mon., Nov. 28: Chicken Wild Rice Soup w/Cheeseburger Tues., Nov. 29: Baked Chicken Dinner Wed., Nov. 30: Chicken Chow Mein Thurs., Dec. 1: BBQ Rib Dinner Fri., Dec. 2: Cheeseburger w/Chili or Fries

Thursday Wraps: (5-9 pm) Choice of: Grilled Chicken $9.00; Crispy Chicken $8.50; Buffalo Chicken $8.50; Taco $8.50; Philly Steak $8.50

Friday: (5-9 pm) STEAK NIGHT

• 6 oz. Steak $12 • Add 3 Shrimp $15 • 6 oz. Butter/Garlic Steak $12 • Add 3 Shrimp $15

• 6 Shrimp $9.00

Served with Coleslaw, Toast, French Fries or Baked Potato

Saturday: (4-8 pm) 1/4 lb. Hamburger $2.50 Toppings 50¢ each; Bacon 50¢ Slice

Medard J. Forster Jr., age 84 of Apache Junction, Arizona, formerly of Albany, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Abrazo Central Campus Hospital in Phoenix from complications of a stroke. He was a loving husband, father of two, grandfather to six, and a great grandfather of 14.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 3 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Anthony (north of Albany) with Rev. Julius Beckermann, O.S.B. officiating. Inurnment will be at Seven Dolors Cemetery in Albany following the luncheon.

Visitation will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church in St. Anthony, north of Albany.

Jr. was born on June 3, 1938 at his family farm in Albany Township, Stearns County, Minnesota to Medard Sr. and Theresa (Poxleitner) Forster. On September 4, 1962, he married Mary Ann Feldewerd. They raised two sons, James and Timothy. For 50 years, Jr. owned and operated Forster Excavating. He loved to hunt, fish, camp, snowmobile, buy two of everything (just in case), bowl, trap shoot, and hang out with friends at the coffee shop or at Stump Jumper Shack. He belonged to Knights of Columbus, Pioneer Club, Sno-Flyers Club, and Albany Sportsman Club. Even without sight, his memory was crisp and loved sharing stories with friends and family and loved the special hugs from his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was known for his quick wit, his willingness to help others, his infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann, sons, James (Sandra) Forster of Apache Junction, AZ, Timothy (Donna) Forster of Albany, MN, grandchildren, Chad Hustad of New Hope, MN, Sheena (Ben) Meillier and their children, Kensley and Harper of Becker, MN, Mike (Samantha) Rittenour and their children, Kolton and Aubree of Princeton, MN, Katie (Darren) Schneider and their children, Elaina, Jake, and Bryson of Foley, MN, Jimmy (Becky) Stueve and their children, Jaden, Hailey, and Everlee of Albany, MN and Jon (Ashley) Stueve and their children, Kendall, Kenzie, Kaydence, and Kaiya of Albany, MN, brothers and sisters, Werner (Rosie) Forster of Upsala, MN, Mary (Tony) Reber of Albany, MN, Raymond (Mary Lou) Forster of Albany, MN, Frank (Kathy) Forster of Albany, MN, Anna (Duane) Heitzman of Albany, MN, and Bobby (Yvonne) Forster of Albany, MN.

Jr. was preceded in death by his parents, Medard Sr. and Theresa Forster.

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

Dolores E. Pundsack

Dolores E. Pundsack, age 87 of Melrose and formerly of St. Rosa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the Pine Villa Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 23 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in St. Rosa with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at the church in St. Rosa.

Dolores Elizabeth Pundsack was born July 24, 1935 at St. Martin Township, Stearns County, Minnesota to Math and Veronica (Mayers) Blonigen. She grew up on the home farm in St. Martin and went to country school until the ninth grade. Dolores graduated June 1, 1955 from St. Francis High School in Little Falls. She was united in marriage to Donald Pundsack on May 16, 1956 in St. Martin. After their marriage, the couple farmed north of St. Rosa and then east of St. Rosa for a total of 20 years. After farming, the couple moved into town in 1972. Dolores worked at the parish house in St. Rosa as a housekeeper for the priest and cleaned church for 10 years. After Donald passed away in 1999, she moved to Oak Ridge Manor in Melrose and later to Pine Villa in Melrose.

She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose, St. Rosa Christian Mothers, and Catholic United Financial. Dolores was a religion teacher and enjoyed sewing quilts and card playing including solo, smear, and 500. She would bake lemon pie, apple strudel, and canned the best pickles ever. A Sunday meal would consist of chicken noodle soup and beer batter chicken or beef roast, nobody left hungry.

Survivors include her children, Debbie (Donnie) Hellermann, Danny (Nancy) Pundsack, Dorothy (Ross) Bade, Darrell (Cathy) Pundsack, Dwayne (Jolene) Pundsack, Delroy (Susan) Pundsack, and Denise (Benjamin) Holmquist; 17 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren with one on the way; sister, Tillie (Bernard) Bussmann; brother, Clarence (Annella) Blonigen; and sistersin-law, Darlene Blonigen, Penny Blonigen, and Nettie Blonigen.

Dolores was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Pundsack on August 3, 1999; sister and brothers, Bernadine Arnzen-Jacobson, Raymond Blonigen, Silverius Blonigen, and Leander Blonigen.

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

Mary S. Berscheit

Mary S. (Zappa) Berscheit, age 96, of Glencoe, Minnesota, passed away Monday, November 14, 2022, at Woodstone Senior Living in Hutchinson, Minnesota. Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, November 21, 2022, 11:00 A.M. at Church of St. Pius X in Glencoe, Minnesota, with interment at Saint Bernard Catholic Cemetery in Ward Springs, Minnesota. Father John Hayes officiated. Urn Bearers: were her grandchildren, Brian Donnay & Jennifer Reiter.

Mary Susie Berscheit was born on July 24, 1926, in Cumberland, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Nick and Jennie (Donatell) Zappa. Mary was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in her faith, both at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Cumberland. Education was very important to Mary. She only went to 8 years of school and then had to stay home and help on the farm. She did get her GED later and moved to Minneapolis where she worked at Warner Hardware. The guy who lived in her apartment building worked for the Minnesota Twins and he would get her and her roommates tickets to see them play. Bob Allison and Harmon Killebrew were popular players at the time.

Mary was united in marriage to Richard Berscheit on October 18, 1952. The couple made their home in Ward Springs, Minnesota. They were blessed with four children, Sharon, Greg, Debbie, and Kenny.

Mary loved to garden and spent most of her summer tending her garden and preserving vegetables and fruit for the winter. Mary sang in the St. Bernard’s Church Choir, was active in the ladies’ society, and was Clerk for the Birchdale Township Board. Richard passed away in 1981. After the children had left the nest, she moved to Glencoe in 1983. Her first job was as a waitress at Lindy’s Café. She then worked for Snyder Drug until the age of 82.

Mary enjoyed knitting and crocheting but her passion was sewing crafts and quilts. Each child and grandchild received quilts and the greatgrandchildren were all given baby blankets. Mary enjoyed taking bus trips with her friends and was always up for an adventure. Each Sunday, you would find her and her friends dancing at PlaMor Ballroom or wherever there was a dance. She said that dancing kept her in shape.

Mary was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) in 2010. After the removal of her enlarged spleen, her numbers stabilized and she never had to have chemo or receive any cancer drugs. Her cancer doctor discharged her in March of 2022 as no treatment/ monitoring was necessary.

Mary passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022, at Woodstone Senior Living in Hutchinson, Minnesota, at the age of 96 years.

Mary is survived by children, Sharon (Dean) Sabacky, Debbie (Ron) Donnay, and Ken Berscheit; grandchildren, Jennifer Reiter, Scott Kittridge, Brian Donnay, Lisa Bosley, Laura Lindeman, Kristin Berscheit, Amy Eastling, Teresa Nelson, and Brandon Nelson; 22 greatgrandchildren; sister-in-law, Mary Zappa; many nieces and nephews.

Mary was preceded in death by Richard Berscheit; son, Gregory Berscheit and infant grandchild; parents, Nick and Jennie Zappa and Lawrence and Emma Berscheit; sister & husband, Eleanor & Albert DeGideo; brother & wife, Fred and Carrie Zappa, brother, Tony Zappa; in-laws, Bernice & Don Hoffman, Helen & Lee Barthel, Ernie & Virginia Berscheit, Joseph & Fran Berscheit, Genevieve & Al Schlagheck, Eugene, Jerome, Walter, and MaryJo Berscheit.

Arrangements by the Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel of Glencoe.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 26 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery with military honors by the Melrose Veterans Honor Guard.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose and from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the church. Parish prayers will be held at 7 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home.

John Leo Nathe was born March 7, 1940 to Leander and Loretta (Wiebolt) Nathe. He served in the Army National Guard and was honorably discharged on December 15, 1962. He was united in marriage to Virginia Frieler on July 12, 1969 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove. John farmed a mile east of Meire Grove his entire life until selling it to his son, Jeron, in 2006, making it a fifth-generation family farm. He enjoyed continuing to help on the farm by driving tractor and feeding calves with the grandkids.

He was an active member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove where he did general upkeep and served as Sacristan and Eucharistic Minister. He was a member of St. John’s Society, Meire Grove Co-op Association, and played trumpet in the Meire Grove Band for many years. He enjoyed going out to eat, traveling, including trips to the Holy Land and Germany, attending his grandchildren’s school activities and Meire Grove baseball games. He also enjoyed researching and learning new things on the computer.

Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Virginia “Ginny” Nathe of Meire Grove; children, Lori (Jim) VanderHeyden of Big Lake, Greg (Jill) Nathe of Brooklyn Park, Jeron (Brenda) Nathe of Meire Grove, Karl (Sally) Nathe of Albertville, and Jana (Eric) Hennen of Savage; 15 grandchildren and one greatgrandson; and sisters, Jane (Dave) Meyer of Sauk Centre, Judy (Mike) Zabel Felling of Sauk Centre, and Betty (Mike) Blenkush of Sauk Centre.

John was preceded in death by his parents; and grandchildren, Joshua Nathe, Jacob Nathe, and Emma Hennen.

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

John L. Nathe, age 82 of Meire Grove, passed away unexpectedly from cardiac arrest on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Make the Most of These Upcoming Marketing Schemes

By George Kamel

I don’t know about you, but per sonally, I have a love-hate relation ship with Black Fri day and Cyber Mon day.

I mean, don’t get me wrong—it seems pretty great at first: belly full of stuffing, new fall trends on sale, Christmas shopping done early, decompressing after too much time with that one relative . . .

But what’s wrong with this picture? For one, you probably weren’t considering the obvi ous risks of holiday impulsive shopping, not to mention slick marketing tactics and bad spend ing habits. Half the time I feel like I’ve outsmart ed this consumer-culture phenomenon, and the other half . . . Well, like a wise little league base ball coach once said: You can’t win ‘em all, kid.

We’ve all made our share of shopping mis takes on that fateful weekend after Thanksgiving, but not this year, my friends. Today, I’m sharing six money-saving tips that will make these sales work for you, not the other way around.

Choose budgeting over browsing. Yep, you already knew this one was coming. And sure,

Victoria Warzecha

The service for Victoria “Vera” Warzecha was held Monday, November 21 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Opole. The burial was in the parish cemetery.

Victoria “Vera” Warzecha, age 94 of Sartell, formerly of Brockway Township, passed away on November 14 at Country Manor, Sartell.

Vera was born on May 20, 1928, in Holdingford to Rudolph and Helen (Fisher) Winkler. She lived in Holdingford until she married Ray. She married Raymond Warzecha on November 15, 1947, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Holdingford. Vera farmed alongside her husband, Ray, for many years in Brockway Township. She was known for her baked bread and making people laugh. She truly enjoyed life and being around family and friends.

Survived by her children, Gloria Warzecha of St. Cloud, Ervin (Debbie) Warzecha of Blanche Lake Dam, Paulette Warzecha of Little Falls, Jerome (Charlotte) Warzecha who remains on the family farm in Brockway Township; 15 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her husband, Raymond, parents, brothers, and sisters, Leo Winkler, Ervin Winkler, Alex Winkler, Lester Winkler, Leroy Winkler, and Rosemarie Popp.

this may seem like overkill for one tiny week end of shopping, but the truth is: Structure sets us free. Just like your monthly budget puts you back in control of your money, making a Black Friday budget gives you the freedom to decide how much you spend on who and what (and when and where and why).

Map it out. Most of my Black Friday and Cyber Monday fails have happened because I didn’t have a strategy ahead of time. After you’ve listed your buying goals in the budget, decide which stores and sites should take priori ty. Will you shop for big-ticket items only? Will you buy gifts for others first, then make personal purchases second? Do what makes sense (and what you can afford), then stick to the plan.

Flag your favorite emails. We all know there are an obnoxious amount of ad emails coming your way as the big weekend approach es. That marketer’s mama didn’t raise no fool! But you can take the power back by starring the ones you’re interested in and deleting the ones you’re not. This way, you won’t be tempted to click, scroll and buy before the sales even begin. Take inventory now, and revisit your flagged fa vorites after you’ve had some turkey and time to process.

Shop for quality over quantity. On this iconic weekend of spending, lots of deals are going to seem epic. But before you buy into ev ery offer you see, use “quality over quantity” as your centering mantra. Go ahead, take a cleans ing breath and repeat after me: “Namaste away from pointless purchases.” You do not need 47 candles from Bath & Body Works. You may, however, want to restock your fancy shampoo while it’s on mega sale.

Use the two-year rule. Buyer’s rush feels great in the moment, but you want to be wise about the future. Ask yourself, Two years from now, will I still be enjoying this purchase? If the answer is no, you may want to reconsider.

Debt is always a no. No matter where you find yourself in your financial journey, Black Friday and Cyber Monday shouldn’t reverse your progress. That cozy cashmere sweater is tempting as cooler temperatures creep in, but it’s going to get ugly real fast when the new year also brings with it a new credit card bill. Turns out you can still go broke while “saving” mon ey. So, whatever you do, don’t convince yourself you’re saving if you’re actually spending and going into more debt.

Boom! There you have it. Six steps that set you up for spending (and saving) success. Let’s make sure you and I both have no regrets (or “no ragrets” for fans of We’re the Millers) this shopping season.

* George Kamel is a personal finance ex pert with a countercultural approach to money. He’s the host of The Fine Print podcast and The EntreLeadership Podcast on the Ramsey Net work. Since 2013, George has served at Ramsey Solutions, where his goal is to help people spend less, save more, and avoid consumer traps so they can make the most of their money. Follow George on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook or find out more about him online atramseysolu tions.com/personalities.

Arizona

Aaron and Amanda Klaphake of Melrose are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Arizona Virginia Klaphake, born on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 5:13 p.m. at the CentraCare-Melrose Hospital.

Arizona weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 22 inches long.

She has a big sister Ariel 4 years old, and big brother Adam 1.5 years old, both at home.

Grandparents are Wayne and Ruth Klaphake of Melrose, and Robert and Gail Wuebkers of Burtrum. Great-grandma is Christine Wuebkers of Upsala.

The Grey Eagle Knights of Columbus Council donated $500 to the Long Prairie Food Shelf. Ken Sinclair presented the check to Kris Michels.

Sudoku

Sudoku is one of the most popular puzzle games of all time. The goal of Sudoku is to fill a 9×9 grid with numbers so that each row, column and 3×3 section contain all of the digits between 1 and 9. As a logic puzzle, Sudoku is also an excellent brain game.

Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey

Dear Dave, My mom took out a Parent PLUS loan in 2009 to help pay for my college education. I also took out $70,000 in student loans myself. My mom never made a payment on the loan she took out for me, and now the amount due on the Parent PLUS loan has ballooned to $100,000. She recently told me in her mind it was my loan in her name, and I should be the one to make the payments after I became financially stable. Thankfully I just got a new job making $140,000 a year. With this I can finally make a dent in my own loans, but she asks me every week if I’m going to pay the Parent PLUS loan. My mom is a nurse practitioner, so she makes good money, but she recently financed two new luxury cars within 24 hours of each other—one for work and one for church. She also has loans out from borrowing on her 401(k) and credit card debt. Should I take over the Parent PLUS loan under my name?

Dear Tommy,

-Tommy

Wait, are you serious? Your mom has a church car? I’ve never heard of such a thing. But hey, I’m going to talk to my wife about this. I knew I needed another car, I just didn’t know I needed a church car. Oh, my goodness!

Ok, here’s the deal. If you had an agreement with your mom, or promised at any

time to pay back the Parent PLUS Loan when you were able, you should cover it. But that’s not what you told me. It sounds like your mom has a good heart and was just trying to help, but she did it in a dumb way. From what you told me, she’s done a lot of dumb things with money.

Under no circumstances do you take the loan back under your name. In fact, I’m not certain you can even do that with a Parent PLUS Loan. You need to get your debt cleaned up first before trying to help her. If you choose to be a bigger help after that, you need to start things by having a serious conversation with your mom. She needs to hear that she’s being absolutely silly with her money. Let her know you’re willing to help because the loan was for your benefit. But make sure she understands you won’t pay it all, and you won’t do it while she’s making two luxury car payments—including one on a church car. That’s ridiculous.

Offer to be her biggest cheerleader, and help her find a good financial coach—someone with the heart of a teacher. You might want to let her know you’ll match whatever she pays toward the loan, so it’ll feel like a team effort. But also make sure she understands if she pays nothing in any given month, you’ll match that, too. Good luck, Tommy!

-Dave

* Dave Ramsey is a seven-time #1 national best-selling author, personal finance expert, and host of The Ramsey Show, heard by more than 18 million listeners each week. He has appeared on Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, Today Show, Fox News, CNN, Fox Business, and many more. Since 1992, Dave has helped people regain control of their money, build wealth and enhance their lives. He also serves as CEO for Ramsey Solutions.

Albany Senior Dining

Mon., Nov. 28: Turkey noodle hot dish, peas, breadstick, fruit cocktail.

Tues., Nov. 29: Lasagna roll ups, Asian vegetables, breadstick, orange wedges.

Wed., Nov. 30: BBQ chicken thigh, broc coli, baked potato, grapes.

Thurs., Dec. 1: Bouja, half sandwich, Mandarin oranges, brownie.

Fri., Dec. 2: Pork tenderloin, whipped po tatoes, gravy, beets, applesauce.

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., Nov. 28: Swedish meatballs over pasta, vegetable, dessert.

Tues., Nov. 29: Spaghetti hot dish, vege table, garlic bread, dessert.

Wed., Nov. 30: Sweet & sour chicken, rice, dessert.

Thurs., Dec. 1: Sloppy Joe, potato, vege table, dessert.

Fri., Dec. 2: BBQ chicken breast, potato, vegetable, dessert.

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

Ask The Motor Medics®

Dear Motor Medics, I've got a power steering leak on my Mazda Protege that's been getting worse over the past year. When it started it was just a small drip but as it has become worse it is now to the point where I must add fluid to it every time I drive the car. I only drive about 100 miles a week for work and if I don't fill it the car makes an embarrassing noise. Due to the cost, can I just let it run out and drive it with no power steering? It doesn't seem that hard to turn when its empty.

-Mark in Bowling Green, Kentucky Dear Mark, Power steering leaks are common as cars age and should be repaired quickly for many reasons. When oils leak, they can cause the car to become hard to turn, become a fire hazard, and also cause other components to fail due to oil intrusion which are all safety concerns. We have seen folks let their systems run dry and it is not good. The car is not only hard to steer but the lack of lubrication in the pump can cause it to overheat and even melt the shaft which can lead to belt loss and the engine being damaged. See what your local mechanic can do for you. They may be able to find a used part to make the repair which can save you a ton of your money.

-Take care, The Motor Medics Dear Motor Medics, What are sway bar end links? I have had a knock under my Dodge caravan for over a

year and I have had multiple parts replaced under the vehicle including struts, tie rod ends and more. Now they say I need these sway bar links. I'm just a little apprehensive after spending all this cash and still having a noi se.

-Brenda in Watertown, South Dakota Dear Brenda,

That's why we're here, to help folks understand how their vehicle works so that they are more comfortable when things need attention. Hopefully that will help them save a little on repairs also. The sway bar end links connect the end of the vehicles antiroll or sway bar to the vehicle’s suspension. The ends look similar to a trailer hitch ball and if it becomes worn the joint will make a considerable amount of noise as it is transferred to the body. This sound is a clunk which can best be heard when driving across a parking lot or in town over very small bumps where the body shifts a lot. These parts are not usually real expensive but can be labor intensive if they are rusted in place. It sounds like you have had a lot of suspension work done looking for a noise. The sway bar links are one of the first things we look at in our shop and cheap compared to struts. Talk with your shop about why they weren't noticed. 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.

From the Hosts of the Under The Hood radio show.

Local Municipality Minutes

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Swanville City • October 4, 2022

Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tues day, October 4, 2022. The meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Lange, Norm Carlson, and Jim Molitor Absent: Tony Maciej and John Dragseth. Also present: Chad and Amanda Meyer, Clif Allen, and reporter Terry Lehrke.

Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting Tuesday, September 6, 2022 were re viewed. A motion was made by Norm Carlson to approve the minutes. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, mo tion carried.

The treasures report was given. A motion was made by Jim Molitor and seconded by Norm Carlson to approve the treasurer’s re port. All members voted in favor, motion car ried.

Land use permits were presented to coun cil. Jody Peterson would like to add a10’x10’ deck to the west side of the house at 110-4th Street. Jim Molitor made a motion to give the land use permit to Peterson for the deck. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. all voted in favor, motion carried. Chad and Amanda Meyer would like to build a 30’x50’ shed on their property of 36 Springbrook Drive. All set backs are met. Norm Carlson made a motion to give the Meyer’s the land use permit to build the 30’x50’ shed. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Clif Allen, City Engineer, was present to give a report on the water storage tank which is not much different from other recent reports. Hope is that we hear back from DEED and Ru ral Development on the funding and we could advertise for bids on the project this winter with ground work beginning when the frost comes out. A lot of coordinating to be done.

The City’s Wellhead Protection (WHP) Plan was discussed. There is a news letter being sent out to residents informing them on the city’s protection of drinking water and what residents can do to help protect the city’s drinking water.

The Energy and Environment grant money was used for LED street lights, an energy effi cient boiler for the park building, led lights in the Swanville Fire Hall and purchasing trees to be planted along Springbrook Drive.

The policy for charging companies or any individual who need large amounts of water is $7.00 per thousand gallons. For now, council decided to leave at that fee.

Mayor Lange informed the council that a plaque is being ordered with all mayor’s names on from when the city started to date. Council discussed having more plaques with council members, clerks and possible city workers.

The side walk to the north of the Patriots Café will be redone. The estimate is $5800.00. Patriots Café is required to pay 25% of the bill. The clerk will send a statement for the fee when the work is completed.

There are trees to the north of the Lutheran Church which is on the city’s property which need to come down. After discussion, Jim Mo litor made a motion to have the trees cut down. Mayor Lange seconded the motion. All mem bers voted in favor, motion carried.

The League of MN Cities are having a fall forum webinar which the mayor would like to attend for $30.00. Council was in favor of the mayor attending.

The following claims were presented for payment. Members of the council were fur nished with a listing. Jim Molitor made a mo tion to approve the claims. Norm Carlson sec onded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The next regular monthly meeting will be held Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 7:00 pm in the Swanville Center.

There being no further business, a motion was made by Jim Molitor and seconded by Norm Carlson to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 8:10 pm.

Julie Hollermann,

City Clerk/Treasurer

Grey Eagle Township • November 7, 2022

Call to Order: Ron Frericks called the meeting to order at 8:00 pm. The pledge of al legiance was recited.

Members Present: Ron Frericks, Ray Bense, Mary Ann Primus, Mike Rohe, and Erv Herdering.

Agenda Approval: A preliminary agenda was presented. Ron asked if there were addi tions to the agenda. Ray made the motion to accept the agenda as written. Mike made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.

Approval of Minutes: Mike made the mo tion to accept the October 3, 2022 minutes. Ray made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.

Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for October. Claims list included claims 3743-3758 for a total of $57,726.64. This included most of the bills for the hall ren ovation. Some electric and roof work needs to be completed. Mike made the motion to pay the claims. Ray made the second. All in favor. Motion carried. Mail included advertising, P and Z agenda, and trainings. An email received about the spraying on Ascot Rd., Ron had a call from BBL about brushing, which he checked. The financial report was reviewed, Ray made a motion to accept it as presented. Mike made the second. All in favor, motion carried.

Road and Bridge Report: Ray report ed several culverts have been replaced. Ray then reported a paving company had torn up some of the patching on 341st, this has been repaired. Ray reported on the meeting on An gler Trail- nothing has been resolved, maybe another meeting. Another FEMA meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2022 at 1:00 pm by phone call. Ray and Erv did fill in the dip on Bracken Road, however, it was deeper than first thought. Ray went to St. Michael to meet with Steve Fenske about the Mound Lake ac cess agreement; however, he has not respond ed to the board. Perhaps someone should meet with the Township’s attorney.

Discussion on 335th should it be fixed with asphalt or concrete, should check on pric ing as it won’t be done until spring.

Additional Agenda Items: The fire board meeting will be held November 22, 2022.

Public Comment:

Adjournment: Motion by Ron to adjourn the meeting. Ray made the second. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm.

Minutes not approved

Submitted by Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/ Treasurer

Grey Eagle City • October 18, 2022

A special meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council was called to order by Mayor Joseph Arnzen at 7:00 p.m., on the 18th day of Octo ber 2022. Council members present were Brad Johnson, Roland Ahrendt and Brian Hollen kamp. Also in attendance were Lori Hellmann and guest Beth Ramacher.

A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to offer the position of Assistant Clerk to Beth Ramacher. A second was made by Brad John son and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

Discussion was held on the Assistant Clerk position with Beth.

A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to adjourn the meeting at 7:16 p.m. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion car ried.

Lori Hellmann, Clerk

Thanksgiving Forecast

Turkeys will thaw in the morning, then warm in the oven to an afternoon high near 190F. The kitchen will turn hot and humid, and if you bother the cook, be ready for a severe squall or cold shoulder.

During the late afternoon and evening, the cold front of a knife will slice through the turkey, causing an accumulation of one to two inches on plates. Mashed potatoes will drift across one side while cranberry sauce creates slippery spots on the other.

A weight watch and indigestion warning have been issued for the entire area, with increased stuffiness around the beltway. During the evening, the turkey will diminish and taper off to leftovers, dropping to a low of 34F in the refrigerator.

Looking ahead to Friday and Saturday, high pressure to eat sandwiches will be established. Flurries of leftovers can be expected both days with a 50 percent chance of scattered soup late in the day. We expect a warming trend where soup develops. By early next week, eating pressure will be low as the only wish left will be the bone.

Todays Thought

I don't think it's fair that only roosters can start the day screaming.

Grey Eagle Library • 320-285-2505

Music in the Library with Andrew Walesch: Wednesday, Dec 7: 4-5 p.m. Enjoy holiday fa vorites with jazz pianist and singer Andrew Walesch. For all ages.

Long Prairie Library • 320-732-2332

Music in the Library with Andrew Walesch: Thursday, Dec. 1: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Enjoy holiday favorites with jazz pianist and singer Andrew Walesch. For all ages.

Holiday Handbell Choir: Thursday, Dec. 8: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of the Grey Ea gle Community Handbell Choir. The choir will perform multiple musical pieces and will share information on how to play handbells. There will also be an opportunity to try playing for those interested. For all ages.

Swanville Library • 320-547-2346

Barn Quilt on Wood Painting: Thursday, Dec. 1: 5-8 p.m. Join us at the library to create a beautiful barn quilt painting on wood to dec orate your home or yard. Choose from 6 pre-cut designs when you register. All materials will be provided. For ages 13 and up. Limit 18.

City of Upsala Holiday Lights Contest

Show your Holiday Spirit with your most festive outdoor lights and decorations!

Prizes Awarded in Upsala Bucks to Residential and Businesses

1st Place: $150

2nd Place: $100

3rd Place: $50

Judging will be December 15th. For more information, call 320-573-4950.

Fri., Nov. 25: DOG TAG: $325 JACKPOT Sat., Nov. 26th: Vendor Expo Sun., Dec. 4: 1-4 PM Wagon Wheelers Band Fri., Dec. 16th: 4:30-7:30 (Winter Hours)

FISH FRY & MEAT RAFFLE

BEAT SERIES

Blattner

Lake Wobegon® Brass Band

Celebrate the Season Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 7:00 pm

Adults $22 Senior Citizens $17 Students $12

Swanville Senior High Student of the Month

CLASSIFIED ADS

WANTED TO BUY: Butcher cows, bulls, fats & walkable cripples: also horses, sheep & goats. 320-235-2664. SC-odB

WANTED: Good used van, low miles, rea sonable. Call 320-267-5632. RBftn

FOR SALE: 1997 Ford pickup, 2 wheel drive, needs work, $1000. Call 320-2675632. RB-ftn

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Someone in the Grey Eagle or Long Prairie area to help sew bags for the veterans at the St. Cloud VA. Fabric is furnished. Contact Cindy at 651-485-5731. 11/24

FOR SALE: MAAX sliding glass shower doors, & tracks. 52 1/2 inch wide; doors68 inches high, like new, $200 cash. 329492-1404

FOR SALE: Shower spray nozzel, & spray wand with grab bar/wand holder like new, $50 cash. Text 320-492-1404.

FOR SALE: 2015 black Ford Fiesta SE 34,174 miles, very clean, $15,500 cash. Text 320-492-1404.

FOR SALE: 8 hp. Snapper snowblower. Call 320-339-0436, Grey Eagle.

FOR SALE: 4 beautiful club chairs & cop per patina round coffee table, like new, $375 will sell separately. Call 320-492-1404.

FOR SALE: Multicolor fabric wingback pushback recliner, will send photos, no smoke or pets, $200 cash. 320-492-1404

FOR SALE: 2 computer desks; black metal frame with faux wood top and drawer. 47”w x24”d x 30”h, and 37”w x 24” x 30”h $125 each or $200 for both cash 320-492-1404.

FREE: To good home, German short hair male, 1-1/2 years old, good with other dogs, kids & people. Call 320-533-0550. 12/1

FOR SALE: Cecil Eakins Franklin Mint collectors plate set. Text for pictures or info. 320-491-6705.

FOR SALE: LED light show icicle lights, 4 boxes $10 each. King size quilt w/shams good condition handmade $70. 320-8151768

FOR SALE: 44 Rem Mag new primed brass R-P $35/100. Call 320-260-4551.

FOR SALE: Large gold mirror with birds in mirror $30. 8 foot tall Irish metal clock $50. Text for pictures or info. 320-491-2837.

Swanville Public School is pleased to an nounce the October Senior High Stu dent of the Month, senior Gavin Hasse. Gavin is the son of David and Liza Hasse. He enjoys both playing and watching football, watching movies, reading and work ing on the family farm. Gavin plans to attend college and is leaning towards a degree in agriculture. He participates in many school activities, in both the areas of sports and other extracurric ulars. He has been in football since seventh grade. He has also participated in theatre also since seventh grade. He is currently the Stu dent Body President and has served in a coun cil role three additional years. He has been on the trap shooting team since its inception back in 2018. Gavin has been on the A Honor Roll all of his high school career and was also honored with Academic Excellence in Foot ball. Gavin stays busy outside of school by going on youth group mission trips, including Oklahoma City and Cheyenne River Reser vation and a local mission service trip, con sisting of volunteering time and talents to the Long Prairie community.

Adam Gerads, instructor and coach says, “Congratulations to Gavin Hasse be

ing named the October High School Student of the Month. I have had the opportunity to coach Gavin for four years. He is a humble kid who does everything that is asked of him and then some. Being named student of the month is not a shock to me as he is a great stu dent athlete who makes sure his studies come first. Gavin is involved in a number of school activities, including being in school plays, student council, trap, football along with oth er activities. Gavin is a great representative of our school and community and is a great choice for the student of the month award. Congratulations!”

Gavin’s favorite thing about school is getting to hang out with his classmates. He advises others “Don’t worry about what oth er people think of you because in the end it doesn’t matter.”

Principal Sheryl Johnson adds, “Gavin is the kind of student you wish all could be like. He is respectful, mindful of his coursework, and pushes himself to do his personal best in all that he does. He realizes the importance of participating in all that school can offer. Students look up to Gavin. It has truly been a joy knowing Gavin all throughout his school career from kindergarten to senior, watching him grow into the man he has become. He is not only involved in school activities but I know he helps many of his neighbors and relatives and community needs. If someone needs help, Gavin is right there, often before he is asked. He knows how to have fun and interacts well with all ages. I know Gavin will go on to do great things.”

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