Hometown News October 13, 2022

Golden reflection on Black Oak Lake south of Melrose. Submitted by Amy Rieland.

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However, I have learned a more important term called ROL - Return on Life.

My good friend, Nido Qubein, president of High Point University, told me: “ROI is what we get back from investing money; ROL is what we get back from investing in ourselves.”

Qubein advised: “Cultivate a love for learning and a capacity for earning. These qualities are important ingredients for success, significance and fulfillment. But the things people really get passionate about are the things that come directly from their sense of service.

“Some people lead their lives a task at a time without meditating on where the series of tasks is taking them. Some live at the goal level, aiming toward short-term objectives without thinking of the big picture. But the happiest people are those who live their lives at the purpose level. Find a purpose larger than you and invest yourself in it. You’ll be gratified at the return on live that it yields. That is ROL.”

A formula that I have followed throughout my career is:

• Invest half of your work life in earning because you must have resources if you want to be able to give resources.

• Invest a fourth of your work life in continuous learning. You are not in school once in a lifetime; you are in school all your life.

• Invest a fourth of your work life in giving

serving.

It wasn’t difficult to put that formula into practice once I figured out how to allot my time. Like most people, my work schedule wasn’t as flexible as the other parts of this plan, and

ROL is more important than ROI -By Harvey Mackay 29442 120th St. Grey Eagle, MN 56336 320-285-2323

knew I had more control over when I would volunteer and advance my education.

The rewards have been worth every minute I invested in my plan.

I knew my career choice would be demanding, but it couldn’t command all my time. So I started there. Launching a company had plenty of challenges and rewards. That part of the formula was in place.

Years ago, my father sat me down and gave me some of the best advice I have ever received. It had nothing to do with making money but everything to do with getting ahead in the world. It was self-help advice that really focused on helping others.

He told me that 25 percent of my time should be devoted to volunteerism. Not exactly music to the ears of a broke, fresh out of college, aspiring entrepreneur. Sounds like a lot, until you find a cause that you can get passionate about. Then, there will never be enough time.

Volunteering has made my life so much better, and I suspect that anyone who has become passionate about a cause will tell you the same thing.

Our country is seeing a volunteer need now the likes of which we have seen few times in

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our history. People who do volunteer work and help others on a regular basis have a healthier outlook on life. They are inclined to be gogetters and consistently report being happier and more contented.

And please remember, volunteering is a privilege. If you think doing good deeds will make you look like a hero, think again. Approach volunteer work as a chance to be useful and be grateful that someone thinks you are up to the task.

The beginning of the school year is my reminder to get back to school myself. Though it’s been years since I was sitting at a desk in a classroom, I get a little nostalgic when I see a school bus. I still take every opportunity I can to learn . . . and to teach.

Education is an investment and never an expense. I have always preached the virtues of lifelong learning, and I mean intentional learning. If I want to learn a new language, new software or a new hobby, or improve my golf swing or my knowledge of a country I’d like to visit, I forge ahead with purpose. I want to know more. I work at getting the best information available and putting it into practice.

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Upcoming Events

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14

• Cold Spring Maennerchor Presents Oktoberfest starting at 6:15 p.m. at The Olde Coliseum, Richmond. FRI.-SAT., OCT. 14-15 & OCT. 21-22

• Albany Dance Team Haunted House & Maze, 7-11 p.m. at The Sanes of Time Farm, Holdingford. Saturdays 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for small children.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15

• Public Square Rosary at Noon at St. Mary’s Church, Upsala. See ad on page 7 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16

• Catholic United Finacial Potato Pan cake & Sausage Supper from 3-7 p.m. at St. John's Church basement, Meire Grove.

• Holdingford Area Knights of Colum bus Chicken & Ham Dinner from 3:30-7 p.m. at the Pelican Lake Ballroom, St. Anna. See ad on page 7

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19

• Grey Eagle Senior Center Member ship Meeting at 10:45 a.m. at the center.

• Flu Shots from 12-2 p.m. at Village View Apartments, Grey Eagle. See ad on page 5

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23

• Bingo at 5:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Church, Melrose.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26

• Grey Eagle Senior Center Potluck/ Halloween Costume Party at 5 p.m. Bingo following.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29

• Long Prairie Orchestra Fall Classical

Favorites at 7:30 p.m. at LP-GE Secondary School, Long Prairie.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2

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

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 Tom Kuehne

Days and nights are getting chilly. It's a noticeable change from the hot, humid evenings recently. That first trip outside in the morning is an energetic boost to one's system. A chance to begin wearing those warm sweaters that have been hiding in the drawer since early last spring. Things are quickly changing from the greens to the reds and browns. Every day is a new world.

Thinking back to my earlier years, fall was when “the work's all done.” There still was potato digging, silo filling, corn picking, wood cutting and hauling and putting the storm windows on. Somehow moving the wood into the house and getting the storm windows on brings memories of cold northwest winds blowing and giant flocks of Canadian waterfowl heading south. Maybe those jobs were left to the last.

Memories of those hours spent outdoors hunting for some wild game to put in the freezer for the coming winter begin to appear. Although one has given up on stomping around in the woods, the comfort and warm memories of those special days and those who were a part of those days gives a really good feeling. Those people and dogs remain a part of you.

There was always enough food being produced on the farm to offer a sufficient menu for the coming winter, but something pushed you to prepare for the cold weather. I don't know if the desire to hunt was something we inherited over the thousands of years in our inherited history, or if it just gave us another

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good excuse to be out in the fall weather. Maybe both, but it certainly is the best season of the year.

I guess looking back to more recent fall seasons, I have to say that cutting wood was very special to me. In my younger years, the three tools that we had for wood cutting all represented a large amount of muscle work. The ax dropped and trimmed the smaller trees. The crosscut saw dropped the larger trees and the mall split some logs that needed splitting.

The lengths were then loaded on a pile. This process required picking up and carrying the wood about 7 times, including putting the wood lengths on a pile, loading the lengths off the pile and pilng them on a wagon, unloading them from the wagon. After which they were picked up and run through a buzz saw to make them into blocks. They were then picked up and stacked for drying. They were then picked up and moved to the house. In later years a chain saw dropped the tree, cleaned off the limbs, blocked up the trunks, split some of the larger blocks, after which the wood was loaded on the truck, hauled home and unloaded. This process involved handling the wood one time

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to load and one time to unload. Much less labor, more fun. There was always a great deal of happiness and pleasure dropping a tree just where you wanted it.

Since we are no longer on the farm, fall requires us to rake all of the leaves from our yard as fast as they fall. Are we impressing the neighbors or just convincing ourselves that we need a mower with the ability to bag leaves? Just another one of those questions that could be answered while sitting in a deer stand.

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

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lifelong learning easier than ever. Online classes, TEDtalks, YouTube instructional videos – you name it, the opportunities to soak up knowledge are unlimited on your own schedule anywhere you have Wi-Fi.

You can quite literally learn something new every day.

Mackay’s Moral: Don’t just make a living, make a life worth living.

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.”

Energy Assistance Program: 2022-2023

Energy Assistance is a program that is designed to assist income eligible households with the cost of energy/heating their homes. Everyone deserves affordable, continuous, and safe home energy services. If you encounter is sues with home heating and/or electricity, we can help you with bill payment assistance, cri sis benefits, and furnace repair/replacements.

Low-income household water assistance crisis program is available for all eligible EAP households who have one of the following sit uations:

• Currently shutoff with connected water services

• Scheduled water disconnection

• Past due billing

Eligibility Information

• Renters and homeowners are eligible.

8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Or view the MN Commerce Department website where an application can be printed to be completed.

Applications can be mailed or dropped off at the following locations:

• Todd County Health and Human Ser vices, 212 2nd Ave. S., Long Prairie MN 56347.

• Todd County Health and Human Ser vices, 200 1st St. NE, Suite 1, Staples, MN 56479.

FOOTBALL BOARDS AVAILABLE

FRIDAY DOG TAGS!

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18

FISH FRY Friday, Oct. 21: 5-8 PM

Adults $12 • Children 10 & Under $5 Take Outs Available • CASH BAR

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30

FALL BREAKFAST:

• Assets such as the home are not consid ered in determining eligibility.

• Grants range from $200 to $1,400, based on household size, income, and fuel cost.

Eligibility guidelines are revised yearly.

For more information or to request an ap plication call Todd County Energy Assistance 320-732-4516 or Toll Free 1-888-838-4066 or 218-894-6300. Office hours Monday-Friday

Corner Pub & Grill

Freeport, MN • 320-836-2120

HAPPY HOUR: Mon.-Wed.: 4:30-6:30 PM $3.00 Thursday: All Day/Night $2.50

Nightly Specials

Dine In Only - With Beverage Purchase

Monday: (5-9 pm) $3 Build a Burger Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Onions (raw/fried), Mushrooms, Jalapenos, Sauerkraut, Cheese (Swiss, American, Pepper Jack) Toppings 50¢ each; Bacon 50¢ Slice

Tuesday: (5-9 pm) Choice of: 3 Chicken Strips w/Toast & Fries $7.50 6 Drummies w/Toast & Fries $7.50 Walleye Wednesday: (5-9:30 pm) Walleye Fingers w/Fries $8.50

124 2nd St NE, Little Falls, MN 56345 320-639-2453

Mon.-Fri.: 9 AM-6 PM; Sat. 9 AM-4 PM

Lunch Specials: 11 AM-1 PM

Fri., Oct. 14: Cheeseburger w/Chili or Fries Mon., Oct. 17: Hamburger Vegetable Soup w/Cheeseburger Tues., Oct. 18: Baked Chicken Dinner Wed., Oct. 19: Sausage & Kraut Thurs., Oct. 20: Liver & Onions Fri., Oct. 21: 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

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with Coleslaw, Toast, French Fries or Baked Potato Saturday: (4-8 pm) 1/4 lb. Hamburger $2.50 Toppings 50¢ each; Bacon 50¢ Slice

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Joan A. Behsman

Joan A. Behsman, age 75 of Grey Eagle, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a tough battle with cancer on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at the Tree of Life Assisted Living in New Munich, Minnesota.

A gathering of friends and family will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, October 15 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Grey Eagle. A prayer service will begin at 5:30 p.m. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery in Swanville.

Joan Annette Davidson was born September 18, 1947 in Mankato, Minnesota to Marvin and Ellna (Schulz) Davidson. She was baptized on November 2, 1947 in Good Thunder, Minnesota. She attended school at Waldorf Elementary and graduated from Waldorf High School in 1965. She continued her education at Mankato Beauty School while working at the Truck Stop in Mankato. In January of 1967, she met John Behsman. They were united in marriage on June 22, 1968, at First Lutheran Church in Waldorf. From this union, three children were born. The couple moved to Swanville in 1971 to milk cows on her dad’s farm. Joan opened her beauty shop in 1976 in Swanville. After this they moved multiple times. Joan worked a variety of jobs from pig farmer to cashier to milking cows to factor worker. During that time, Joan and John ended up in Arizona for nine months then moved back to the same place they had left (kind of like a season of Dallas) she would joke.

Joan enjoyed fishing, gardening, baking, and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include her husband, John Behsman of Grey Eagle; children, Lori Dittrich of Courtland, Kurt (Cindy) Behsman of Randall, and Lisa (Jason) Wehking of Eagle Bend; grandchildren, Tyler and Nikki Dittrich, Brandon and Gregory Behsman, and Erin and Jared Wehking; sisters, Rona (Mark) Bleess of Long Prairie, Shirley Davidson of Alexandria, Ingrid Olson of Stephen, Ardis Davidson of Holdingford, and Bev (Gene) Warzecha of Harvey, North Dakota.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin Davidson on February 1, 1974 and Ellna Davidson on October 10, 1955; step parents; brother, Richard Davidson; and one infant brother.

Memorials are preferred to St. Jude’s Children Hospital.

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

Vernon Nicklaus Fuchs

Vernon Nicklaus Fuchs of Holdingford, MN peacefully passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Quiet Oaks Residential Hospice Home in St. Cloud, MN.

Vernon Nicklaus Fuchs was born January 1,1928 in Lake Henry, Minnesota to the late Joseph and Carolyn (Lens) Fuchs. Vernon enlisted into the United States Army and served in the Korean War.

Vernon Married Elizabeth Schmitt in 1951 and they had 2 children in MN. They eventually moved to California, and he became a plasterer with a construction company. He and Betty would have 6 more children. Yes, that’s 8 children in total!

Sadly, Vernon and Betty divorced in 1976.

Vernon loved to travel to Minnesota and Canada every summer to visit his family and friends. He made his permanent roots back to MN in 1996 where he retired. He had met his sweetheart Nancy and they built a life together in Holdingford, MN for over 25 years. The two would travel to Lake Havasu, AZ where they would spend their winters…they were snowbirds. Sadly, Nancy Mager passed away on September 5, 2022.

He strongly believed in his sobriety and with the help from AA he was able to maintain his sobriety and celebrated his 58th year in 2022. He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Ople, MN. He also supported the VA, and was truly thankful for all the support they gave him through the years.

Vernon was full of life and loved his children and family dearly. He had a great sense of humor, and the best laugh. He loved to fish and be out on the lake (even his last words were about fishing). He also enjoyed playing cards, putting puzzles together, cooking, and of course watching his favorite baseball team, the Minnesota Twins. His favorite meal was his baked chicken, cucumbers and mashed potatoes. And of course, we can’t forget that strawberry soup with fresh baked bread!

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Carolyn “Snookie”(Ralph) Brogan, NV, Teresa (Bob) Fuchs, CA, Lolita Fuchs, CA, Irene Daniel, CA, Nick Fuchs, CA, Matt Fuchs, CA, Nancy (Tom) Reeve, CA, Tony (Jo) Fuch, CA; siblings, Viola Plante and Mary Ann Thompson of Minnesota; 17 grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren.

Vernon was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Carolyn (Lens) Fuchs; siblings, Luella Storkamp, Lorraine Klaverkamp, Duane Fuchs, and Rosemary Lingensjo, Annabelle Crosby, Gerald Fuchs, Marlene Lehnen, his partner Nancy Mager, and his grandson Timothy “Spike” Reeve.

Vernon was laid to rest October 12, 2022 with a Burial Memorial at Saint Wendelin Parish, Luxemburg, MN.

Stanley E. Theis

Stanley E. Theis, age 57 of Little Falls, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, October 8 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Arockiya Newton officiating. Interment was held at the parish cemetery.

Stanley Edward Theis was born May 27, 1965 in Stillwater, Minnesota to Frank and Alvina (Puetz) Theis. He graduated from Upsala High School before attending Brainerd Vo tech.

Stanley worked for 37 years at Rick's Auto Parts in Royalton. He spent all his years collecting various items like baseball cards and video games. He enjoyed gardening, canning, book collecting, antiquing, fishing, hunting and the Vikings.

Survivors include his children, Sara (Chris) Wilkening of Milaca, David (Maria) Theis of Mound, Noah Theis of Albert Lea, Jacquelyn Theis of Albert Lea; stepson, Benjamin Silbaugh of Albert Lea; wife, Joyce Theis of Albert Lea; ex-wife, Sharon Weber of Melrose; and siblings, Bradley (Tatar) Theis of St. Cloud, Maureen Theis of St. Cloud, Daniel Theis of Little Falls, Terry Theis of Bowlus, Donna (David Carlson) Galdonik of Little Falls, and Jeffrey Theis of Bowlus.

Stanley was preceded in death by his parents; and infant, Baby D Theis.

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

Charlene M. Engel

Charlene M. “Char” Engel, age 53 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, October 7, 2022 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A gathering of friends and family will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, October 14 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose. A Celebration of Life will continue from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Melrose American Legion in Melrose. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Lakeview Cemetery in Grey Eagle.

Charlene Marie Engel was born January 19, 1969 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota to Clyde and Darlene (Farness) Engel. She graduated from Melrose High School and earned her degree in nursing at Ridgewater College. Char loved baking and sharing those baked goods with others, and loved the outdoors, especially when it came to fishing.

Survivors include her children, Ashley (James) Zinken of Cold Spring, Samantha (Kyle) Frieler of Paynesville, and William (Jessica) Bruemmer of Atwater; seven grandchildren, Isabella, Hannah, Jaylen, Hailey, Breanna, Mackenzie, and Michael; parents, Clyde and Darlene Engel of Melrose; brothers, Bill (Patsy) Engel of Melrose, John (Rod) Engel of Scottsdale, Arizona, and Jim (Lynda) Engel of Melrose; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorials are preferred.

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

Staying safe on cold water is everyone’s responsibility

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anyone whose autumn plans include spending time on or around the water to keep safety in mind. While more boating-related accidents happen during the summer, boating fatalities are higher during the cold-water season.

As water temperatures drop, water-based activities become riskier. A fall into a cold lake, pond or river can result in even a strong swimmer becoming incapacitated quickly. Further, cries for help can go unheard and res cues can take longer than in the warm-weather months when more people are on or near the water.

“Nobody expects to encounter a life-ordeath situation when they’re out on the water, but the people who survive such experiences tend to be the ones who are best prepared,” said Lt. Adam Block, DNR boating law ad

ministrator.

The easiest and most effective way to stay safe and survive a fall into the water is to wear a life jacket. Having a life jacket “nearby” will not help in an accidental fall. Foam life jack ets are the best option when the water is cold because inflatable life jackets may not fully inflate.

While boating or paddling, people can reduce the likelihood of a fall overboard by distributing weight evenly and abiding by the manufacturer’s weight limits. Changes in weather that result in shifting winds and storms can also lead to a treacherous situation, so it’s vital for anglers, hunters and others recreating on or near the water to keep an eye to the sky.

For more information, including how to survive a fall into cold water, see the DNR’s cold water safety page (mndnr.gov/ColdWa ter).

Arielle Mae Doubek Birth Announcement

Matthew and Nissa Doubek of Grey Eagle are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Arielle Mae Doubek, born on Monday, October 3, 2022 at 3:04 p.m. at the CentraCare-Melrose Hospital.

Arielle weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 19.5 inches long.

She has a big brother Aiden and big sisters Rylee and Kinsley, all at home.

Grandparents are Michael and Melinda Doubek.

Peyton Lee Douvier

Austin and McKayla Douvier of Freeport are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Peyton Lee Douvier, born on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 6:13 p.m. at CentraCareMelrose Hospital.

Peyton weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 20 inches long.

Grandparents are Ken and Dar Douvier of Melrose, and Brian and Nancy Roske of Grey Eagle. Great-grandparents are Rita Frieler of Melrose, and Roger and Kathy Roske of Grey Eagle.

October: National Bullying Prevention Month

Letter to the Editor: This Letter is Part Two of a series of Four

By Kimberly Cook: General Crime & Child Abuse Services Coordinator, Hands of Hope Resource Center

October is National Bullying Prevention month. October 19th is Unity Day.

According to the website www.pacer.org/ bullying, 1 out of every 5 students report be ing bullied. In addition, 41% of students who reported being bullied at school indicated that they think the bullying would happen again.

Of those students who reported being bul lied, 13% were made fun of, called names or insulted; 13% were the subject of rumors; 5% were pushed, shoved, tripped or spit on; and 5% were excluded from activities on purpose.

A slightly higher portion of female than of male students report being bullied at school (24% vs. 17%).

Students report that bullying occurred in the following places: the hallway or stairwell at school (43%), inside the classroom (42%), in the cafeteria (27%), outside on school grounds (22%), online or by text (15%), in the bath room or locker room (12%), and on the school bus (8%).

The reasons for being bullied reported most often by students include physical appear ance, race/ethnicity, gender, disability, religion,

and sexual orientation.

46% of bullied students report notifying an adult at school about the incident.

Minnesota school districts are required to adopt, implement, review, and revise written policies to prevent and prohibit bullying. These policies must include requirements to notify the parent of the reported target and the parent of the actor engaged in the prohibited conduct.

School districts must provide appropriate train ing for all school personnel to prevent, identity, and respond to prohibited conduct.

Statistics show that bullying prevention programs, like the ones that Hands of Hope Resource Center provide, decrease bullying by up to 25%.

October 19th, plan to wear and share the color orange - as a tangible representation of the supportive, universal message that our soci ety wants to prevent bullying, and is united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.

If you would like more information, please visit the Pacer website at www.pacer. org/bullying, or feel free to contact Hands of Hope Resource Center. Our business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, or give us a call at (320) 732-2319 or our 24/7 hotline at 800-682-4547.

Catholic United Financial #300 Holy Family Volunteer Team of Grey Eagle did a ditch clean up on Co. Rd. 102 on Saturday, Oct. 8. Participants were Carissa Bitz (taking photo); front row Annika & Eddison Bitz, Sherry Larson; back row Lloyd Blommel, Cindy & Stan Mensen, Darrel Bitz, Mark Larson, Kathy Roske, Evelyn Budde, and Candice Fritz. Not pictured Theresa Pansch.

Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey

Dear Dave, I am getting older, and health issues over the last year have made me begin thinking about selling my small business. I have spoken with a couple of potential buyers recently, and one of them seems to be the kind of person who would handle the company very well. How and when do I tell my employees about what is going on and what

happen?

-Marjorie Dear Marjorie,

In my mind, to be a good, effective leader you have to be willing to share and discuss things with your team—whether they’re good or bad. When talking to the folks at my company, I try not to get into a lot of unnecessary stuff, but if there’s any doubt, I’m going to over-share rather than leave them fearful, uninformed or confused.

Think about it this way. If the roles were reversed, and you were in their shoes, when would you want to know? If you’d worked for someone a few years, would you feel betrayed if you didn’t know about something like this? It might sound simple, but I think that’s a good, fair way to process the situation.

If I make a mistake with my team,

it’s always going to be in terms of overcommunication. I expect and trust them to be mature adults in the workplace, and they know this ahead of time. Still, I try to make sure I’m very transparent about how we’re doing as a team and as a company. No small business owner can be successful unless they have great people around them. Your team needs to hear that once in a while, too, in addition to knowing you’re always going to keep them in the loop and shoot straight with them.

Human beings just want to be treated with dignity and respect. They want to know what’s going on where they work. When it’s something that impacts their day-to-day lives—and potentially their livelihoods— they deserve to know the facts as quickly as possible.

-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., Oct. 17: Baked chicken breast, baked potato, beets, dinner roll.

Tues., Oct. 18: Hot turkey commercial, whipped potatoes, gravy, watermelon.

Wed., Oct. 19: Special of the day.

Thurs., Oct. 20: Shepherd's pie, water melon.

Fri., Oct. 21: Egg bake, sausage patty, ap plesauce, cinnamon roll.

Pre-registration requested to dine daily.

For more info. call 320-845-4070.

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From the Hosts

Dear Motor Medics, Do diesel vehicles need fuel system cleanings? What are some good vehicles that I as a high school student could get under $5,000? I would prefer a vehicle with a manual transmission. Do you have any suggestions for me?

-Keegan in Ainsworth, Nebraska Dear Keegan, Diesel vehicles can benefit from fuel injection cleanings. We find when we clean diesel engines the fuel mileage improves. The dirtier the fuel injection system is, the better the improvement you can expect to see after a cleaning. Keeping deposits off the tips of injectors can also prevent early wear of the injectors and help extend the life of the pump.

As for a vehicle, you’ll have to make that decision on your own based on what is available in your market for the price. Vehicles are hard to find lately with less to choose from. I would stay away from vehicles that are high performance such as supercharged engines or tuner cars that have been modified so you can get something more reliable. The performance cars are cool, but you can get a fast car that will need work and cost more in insurance, or a nice reliable car with more features and spend the same amount. Maybe even have some left over for the stereo. A very important prepurchase item is to have a used car inspection

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BREAKFAST:

a.m.:

Mon., Oct. 17: Stuffed peppers, casserole w/rice,

bread,

Tues., Oct. 18: Spaghetti hotdish, corn, garlic bread, dessert.

Wed., Oct. 19: Beef stew, French bread, dessert.

Thurs., Oct. 20: 5:30 PM: Hamburger gravy,

potatoes,

beans,

Fri., Oct. 21: Pork chop, cheese potatoes, vegetable, dessert.

Pick up or

by 11:30 a.m.

320-573-4435.

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performed by a knowledgeable mechanic before you buy the vehicle so that you don’t end up with unforeseen expense.

-Take care, the Motor Medics Dear Motor Medics, I have a 2003 GMC pickup with 125,000 miles. Recently while driving it a light on the dash reads "Reduced Engine Power" with the check engine lamp on and the vehicle speed is limited to approximately 25 MPH. I had a diagnostic scan which returned a code of P1516, and they said everything they could find pointed to the throttle body actuator. Is it possible that the problem could be the throttle body being dirty and running cleaner through the gas tank will help? If the throttle body needs to be replaced, what should I expect the cost to be? P.S. this has happened about three times in the last 150 miles.

- Dwight in Worthing, South Dakota Dear Dwight,

GM light duty trucks now have this type of electric throttle system to control engine speed and cruise control. The system is a very sound one with several sensors to act as backups for the other so the system can tell if there is a failure and can shut it down or limit power for safety. The code you have tells me that the engine has seen a circuit failure in the throttle body. This means the throttle body sensors or the wiring to them may have failed. Cleaning will not help this one or have prevented the failure. You will need to have a shop use a lab scope to read the voltages to verify the problem. Check around for local pricing.

Take care, the Motor Medics

entertainment only. Always consult your local shop and follow all safety procedures

repairs.

Motor Medics®

Local Municipality Minutes

Upsala City • October 3, 2022

Call to Order/Attendance: The City Coun cil meeting was called to order at Upsala City Hall by Mayor Rollie Johnson at 7:00 P.M. The pledge of allegiance was said.

On roll call members present: Mayor Rol lie Johnson, Council Members Lana Bartells, Crystal Benson, Mitch Lange, and Wendy Rene. Absent: Crystal Benson

Staff present: Public Works Director Mike Tschida, and City Clerk-Treasurer Jane Popp.

Minutes Lange moved to approve the reg ular city council meeting minutes from Sep tember 6, 2022, 2nd by Bartells. Motion car ried unanimously.

Lange moved to approve the budget meet ing minutes from September 12, 2022, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.

Added agenda items: Lange moved to ap prove the agenda as presented, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.

Presentations, Citizen Appeals/requests:

Department Reports: Fire Department Re port Chief Nick Johnson updated the council on the Fire Department’s activities. The fire department is interviewing this week.

First Response Team First Response Team Vice President Danielle Haus reported two calls for September. They will have an open house on October 9, 2022 with a free will breakfast from 10:30 AM-1:00 PM at Upsala Fire Hall. They also have a gun raffle and kids activities, Camp Ripley will bring a command center.

Maintenance Report: Tschida reported on water and sewer levels as well as the various tasks done throughout the City. The MN De partment of Natural Resources sent a letter stating the Mississippi Headwaters watershed is now in a Drought Watch Phase. We are re

Motorists traveling on Minnesota roads this fall should be aware of large farm equip ment transporting crops to markets, grain ele vators and processing plants, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

Crash data shows there were 374 crashes involving farm equipment in Minnesota from 2019 through 2021, resulting in eight deaths and 133 injuries. Inattentive driving and speed were the biggest contributing factors in those crashes.

“Harvest season is underway across Min nesota and farmers will again need the high ways to access their fields,” said Brian So renson, state traffic engineer. “Motorists need to put down distractions and watch for those slow-moving farm vehicles, especially on ru ral, two-lane roads.”

Farm equipment is large and heavy, mak ing it hard for operators to accelerate, slow

quired to request our residents to reduce water use. The city will be flushing hydrants on Oc tober 17, from 8:00AM-Noon. It takes approx imately 4 hours.

City Office Report Popp reviewed the Oc tober Calendar. Popp invited council members to the City Collaboration Meeting that will be held on October 5 at 12:30 in City Hall. The trick or treating at local businesses is sched uled for Friday, October 28. Tina Gunderson will be taking photos of the Council and City Staff for the new website at the Council meet ing on November 7, 2022.

Planning Commission Johnson reported that Don Marty and Brock Weber have re signed from the Planning & Zoning Board. Johnson is looking for replacements.

Public Hearing Mayor Johnson recessed the regular meeting and opened the public hearing at 7:23 pm, a hearing on the request for updating Ordinance #38. Various citizens shared their views on the issue.

Bartells moved to close the public hearing, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.

The ordinance #38 was tabled and the city will have a public hearing after 7:20 on No vember 7, 2022.

Public hearing on ordinance #60 was also tabled and the city will have a public hearing after 7:30 on November 7, 2022.

Unfinished Business: New Well Location Johnson reported that the city received an es timate from Thein Well to drill test holes and a test well and provide a test pump. The staff contacted the MN Department of Health to ap ply for a grant for the test wells.

Park Bathrooms: Tschida gave an update on the park bathrooms and the rafters are de layed so the water and sewer hook up will be scheduled in Spring.

Heritage Days Update: Heritage days was a very good turnout and the committee dis

down and stop. The equipment also makes wide turns and sometimes crosses over the center line. In addition, farm vehicles can cre ate large blind spots, making it difficult for op erators to see approaching vehicles.

Motorists should: Slow down and use caution when approaching farm equipment Watch for debris dropped by farm equip ment

Drive with headlights on at all times

Wait for a safe place to pass

Farm equipment operators should: Use lights and flashers to make equipment more visible

Use slow-moving vehicle emblems on equipment traveling less than 30 mph

Consider using a follow vehicle when moving equipment, especially at night.

cussed adding more games and food.

Update Website Johnson discussed that Andy Poster did some photography and vid eos at Cedar Lake for the new website. Tina Gunderson is working on the new design of the website.

New Business: Acknowledgements: To the Upsala Fire Department for attending the state capital honoring the firefighters who passed away this last year. Brian Lange’s name has been added to the memorial that is located by the State Capital. Thank you for your service. Financials: Lange moved to approve the bills as presented, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.

Adjourn Bartells moved to adjourn at 8:54 pm, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimous ly.

Jane Popp, Clerk/Treasurer

Burnhamville

Due to the clerk‘s other commitment, Burnhamville Township Board will hold its next regular monthly meeting on Thursday, October 27 at 7 p.m. at the Burtrum Community Center. If anyone has questions they may call the clerk at 320-285-2050.

Hulinsky, Burnhamville Township

The Holy Rosary

Saturday, October 15 at 12-Noon at St. Mary’s Upsala Parking Lot Please Join Us!

For more information contact: Mary at 320-573-2681 or Karen at 320-573-4127

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