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Broadcast your goals for success -By Harvey Mackay

During game three of the 1932 World Series, baseball great Babe Ruth made a gesture seen in photographs around the country. With a count of two strikes, Ruth pointed toward center field. On the next pitch, Babe hit a home run into the stands exactly where he had pointed.

The Babe didn’t mind the pressure. He put it on himself by making a commitment in front of thousands of fans and accomplishing it.

Announcing goals publicly was nothing new to Babe Ruth. He also made a bold prediction in 1920 that he would be the first player in professional baseball to hit 50 home runs after he set a record of 29 home runs the previous season. One scribe wrote… “wise baseball men tapped themselves on the head, winked an eye and said that Babe was cuckoo in the attic.” Ruth went on to hit 54 home runs that year and 60 in 1927.

I have found that one of the most effective incentives to succeed comes when you announce your goals publicly, which is why I tell a lot of my friends what my goals are to put pressure on myself to achieve them. In effect, you call your own shots.

I also found that keeping my goals constantly in front of my eyes helps me achieve them. I often write down my goals and tape them to my mirror, nightstand, refrigerator, steering wheel or anywhere else that I can see them.

When I was writing “Swim With the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive,” I put a note inside my hat – back when men wore hats – to

write a New York Times bestseller.

It worked for Babe Ruth and me. It’s worked for many successful folks – here are some of their stories.

Muhammad Ali, who is widely regarded as one of the most significant sports figures of the 20th century and is frequently ranked as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time, famously said, “I am the greatest. I said that even before I knew I was.”

“When you know what you want and you want it bad enough, you’ll find a way to get it,” said Jim Rohn, American entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker.

Demi Lovato tweeted in 2010, “One day, I’m gonna sing the national anthem at a Super Bowl.” Ten years later, she achieved her goal at the 2020 Super Bowl and wrote, “Dreams really do come true y’all.”

Lizzo, among the hottest entertainers in music today, posted a tweet in 2016 that listed all her resolutions, one of which was just the words “coconut oil.” Ten months later she came out with an EP titled “Coconut Oil” that helped launch her career.

“Y’all when I made these resolutions… I had no idea I’d have a project called “Coconut Oil,” Lizzo tweeted. “Manifest your life. I believe in you.”

Actor Jim Carrey carried in his wallet a $10 million check he wrote himself for “acting services rendered” in 1985 and dated it for 10 years in the future. In 1995 he was cast in the movie “Dumb and Dumber” for $10 million.

Entertainer extraordinaire Beyoncé keeps a photo of an Academy Award by her treadmill where she sees it every day. With all the awards she has won, she probably has practiced a lot of acceptance speeches while exercising.

Earl Nightingale, one of the first motivational authors I read when I was starting out, said, “People with goals succeed because they know where they’re going.” His book,

“The Strangest Secret,” is a classic.

And remember this gem from New York Yankee great Yogi Berra, “If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else.”

Mark Victor Hansen, author of “Chicken Soup for the Soul” books said: “By recording your dreams and goals on paper, you set in motion the process of becoming the person you most want to be. Put your future in good hands.”

Dr. Gail Matthews, a psychology professor at Dominican University in California, found that people who write their goals down are 42% more likely to achieve them.

Goals serve as a stimulus to life. They tend to tap the deeper resources and draw out of life its best. Where there are no goals, neither will there be significant accomplishments. There will only be existence.

Mackay’s Moral: Goals determine your thoughts – thoughts determine your life.

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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Upcoming Events

FRI.-SAT., 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 22

• Soup Supper & Bake Sale from 4:307:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Parish, North Prairie.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23

• Turkey Bingo at 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Upsala. See ad on page 7.

• 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.

• Why Wednesdays Ministry Kick Off at 6 p.m. at Grey Eagle United Methodist Church.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29

• Long Prairie Orchestra Fall Classical Favorites at 7:30 p.m. at LP-GE Second ary School, Long Prairie. See ad on page 8.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2

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

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5

• Our Savior’s Women’s Group Craft Sale from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lu theran Church, Albany.

THURS.-SUN., NOV. 10-13

• Melrose High School Fall Musical "Anything Goes." Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30 p.m. Sun. at 2 p.m. at Marit Elliott Performing Arts Center, Melrose.

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.

If you have an upcoming event or meeting, please let us know by email: htnews@icloud.com or call 320-285-2323.

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“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne

Leaves and Acorns

Now that the fall season has arrived, many of us are spending pleasant fall days raking the lawn. During the summer months, we have been able to travel through the countryside seeing those big. round green piles of leaves covering the hillsides. In fall we see the beauty of the same areas as the various and sometimes intense colors of the leaves change. Then they drop to the yard and we find ourselves trying to remove them. There is no law that I am aware of, that says leaf removal must be done. Leaves drop to the ground, creating protection for plants from the up-coming cold temperatures. After the winter passes the leaves slowly change to rich soil, offering a better opportunity for existing plants and new seeds.

We rake the leaves from the yard, thereby not allowing the soil in the yard to improve. In some cases compost is spread on the yard to improve the deteriorating soil conditions. Maybe you composted some of the leaves to make your own compost or maybe you go to the store and buy bags of compost made from leaves similar to the ones you raked up. It's like “don't do it yourself, if you can just go buy it.” (the new modern way)

Another item that appears on the yard is acorns. Oak trees frequently produce a ground covering crop. Most of our local wildlife eat, carry off, or store in the ground or some protected area as food for the upcoming season. If available, cows and pigs enjoy them since it probably has been several months since they have been plentifully available. Milk tastes a little different when the cow has been eating acorns. It's said that hog fat becomes more

soft if the pigs are eating acorns. Squirrels and deer probably taste different too, but both are generally harvested in the fall, so we begin to think that is how they taste. Deer from the northern parts of the state frequently taste a little different, maybe part of the reason is that there are no Oak trees where they come from.

The native people, who totally lived on what nature provided, included acorns with the food they gathered to supply food for the winter. Through the years, they learned that after shelling them they needed to soak them in water to get rid of the brown coloring, which we call tannin. Tannin has an unappealing strong taste and can cause some digestive problems.

Historically the typical processing method was to shell them and roast the halves over the fire after which they were eaten as a treat or they were ground on rocks after roasting to create a form of flour. Acorns in later years were roasted, crushed and mixed with several different grains to be made into coffee. Today, during the roasting process, a little oil and salt is added to make a salty snack.

In a conversation with one of my readers last week, we were discussing the use of flour sacks to make clothes. She said that when she was still at home, she thought that the most popular fashion designer was “Robin Hood.”

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30

FALL BREAKFAST: 8:30 AM-12:30 PM

Adults and children 11 & older: Advance $10 or $11 at the Door. Children 5-10 yrs: $5 • Under 5: Free Tickets available at the Legion, Freeport State Bank & Magnifi Financial

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27

CONNIE LEE Christmas Performance/Dance

Melrose American Legion Post & Aux. Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 7 pm.

Contact: Tom Kuehne 320-360-0343

Stearns Co. Sheriff’s Office

Harvester Fire: October 10, 2022: Randy Klaphake, 57, of Avon, was harvesting beans with a John Deere Harvester when he began to smell the strong odor of diesel fuel in the cab. He was able to get out of the cab before the fire started. Bradley Klaphake, 27, of Albany, the owner of the harvester was nearby and tried to use several fire extinguishers to put the fire out, as they called 911. He was not entirely successful, and the St. Martin Fire Department arrived on scene and put the remaining fire out. A hopper full of beans was also lost in the fire.

Stolen Semi: October 13, 2022: At approx imately 12:19 p.m., information was received relating to a stolen white semi-tractor pulling a 44-foot flatbed trailer with a blue Moffit forklift on the back of the trailer. It was reported stolen from a parking lot in Fridley, MN and the owner was following it.

As information continued to be received, area agencies set up to locate this stolen semi-trac tor and trailer as it was reported to be in the Stea rns County jurisdiction. The Avon Police Depart ment, along with other area agencies, located the vehicle on I-94 near Co Rd 2 and ultimately at

tempted to conduct a traffic stop. The driver of the semi-tractor and trailer did not comply with officers attempting to conduct the traffic stop and continued driving on I-94 westbound without stopping for the officers.

Officers did engage in a pursuit of the vehi cle and did deploy stop sticks. Just prior to reach ing the New Munich, MN exit the front tire did blow apart and the driver lost control going into the north ditch. Officers conducted a felony traf fic stop on the vehicle, and the driver and only occupant was taken into custody without inci dent. No weapons were used by the agency or the suspect. No injuries were sustained to the officers or suspect. No other vehicles were involved.

At the scene, the driver exhibited signs of intoxication and was processed during the in vestigation for driving while intoxicated. The semi-tractor and trailer were towed from the scene.

The driver, Isaac Lee Birdinground JR, age 38, from Garryowen, Montana, was taken into custody and is currently being held at the Stearns County Jail pending charges. Charges are being reviewed by the Stearns County Attorney’s Office for Felony Possession/Receiving Stolen Proper ty, Felony Flee a Police Officer, and 4th Degree Driving While Intoxicated.

Multiple agencies assisted the Avon Police Department in the incident in Stearns County: Stearns County Sheriff’s Office, Minnesota State Patrol, Albany, Belgrade, Melrose, Sauk Centre, and St. Joseph Police Departments. Fridley Police Department is also actively investigating as well.

HCorner Pub & Grill Freeport, MN • 320-836-2120

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

Saturday, Oct.

Playing 8 PM-12

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

Lunch Specials: 11 AM-1 PM

Fri., Oct. 21: Cheeseburger w/Chili or Fries Mon., Oct. 24: Beef Noodle Soup w/Beef Sandwich Tues., Oct. 25: Baked Chicken Dinner Wed., Oct. 26: Hamburger Hotdish Thurs., Oct. 27: Chicken Alfredo Fri., Oct. 28: 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

OPEN MONDAYS!

& Choice of Potato

Spaghetti $9.95

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Kimberly A. Fuechtmann

Kimberly A. “Kim” Fuechtmann, age 54 of Melrose, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, October 10, 2022 at her home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 21 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. Inurnment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 20 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose and from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, October 21 at the church in New Munich.

Kimberly Ann Frieler was born July 17, 1968 in Sauk Centre to Duane Sr. and Rita (Henry) Frieler. She graduated from Melrose High School and continued her education in floral design in Brainerd, Minnesota. On June 19, 1993, she was united in marriage to Thomas Fuechtmann in Melrose and were happily married for 29 years. The couple lived in Melrose while working on the Fuechtmann Family farm and after ten years, they purchased the farm. She worked at Jennie-O Foods in Melrose for 17 years while helping on the farm. Kim’s greatest joy was working alongside of her husband and kids on the farm and becoming a kitty dealer. She loved her kitties, and they loved her. She would talk to them, and they would answer back. They followed Kim around in the barn and in the garden and they became her kids, each having their own name. Besides the kitties, Kim enjoyed gardening, working in the flower beds, shopping, travelling, going out to eat with family and friends, and most of all, spending time with her new grandson. She just couldn’t get enough of him!

She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich.

Survivors include her husband, Tom Fuechtmann of Melrose; son, Tanner Fuechtmann of Melrose; daughter, Emmy Fuechtmann (fiancé, Coltin Von Wahlde) and their son, Jett Von Wahlde of Grey Eagle; parents, Duane Sr. and Rita Frieler of Elrosa; siblings, Brenda (Gary) Deters of Elrosa, Kathy Meyer of Sauk Centre, Linda Deters of St. Cloud, Deb (John) Wander of Elrosa, Nancy (Greg) Kluver of Sauk Centre, Jan (Fred) Arceneau of Elrosa, Lisa (Roger) Gregory of Padua, and Duane Jr. (Amy) Frieler of Greenwald; parents-in-law, Al and Janet Fuechtmann of Melrose, and many nieces and nephews.

Kim was preceded in death by her grandparents and dear family friend, Ralph Inderrieden.

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

Robert F. “Bob” Zollar

Robert F. “Bob” Zollar, age 76 of Cold Spring, formerly of Grey Eagle, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at his home in Cold Spring, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 22 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Ronald Dockendorf officiating. Interment will be held in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday and from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Chapel in Grey Eagle.

Bob was born on March 24, 1946 in Edgeley, North Dakota to Frank and Mildred (Hallan) Zollar. He grew up in Cogswell, North Dakota and had great memories and told many stories of living in the upper level of the Soo Line train depot where his father worked as the depot agent. After graduating from Sargent Central High School in 1964 he went on and received his degree from Valley City State College in 1968. Teaching brought him to Grey Eagle where he met and married Noreen Ostendorf on August 14, 1970. Bob served many roles in the school including Athletic Director, Dean of Students, teaching biology, health, phy-ed, and coaching football, basketball, and baseball. He was passionate about athletics and coaching and played a role in the Grey Eagle Eagles, Swanville-Grey Eagle Patriots and Long PrairieGrey Eagle Thunder. He retired from teaching in 1999 and went on to work at Nahan Printing for 11 years.

In retirement Bob enjoyed golfing with his close friends, brothers, children, sons-in-law, and grandchildren. He loved to fish and enjoyed being on the lake in the summer and ice fishing in the winter. He enjoyed the simple things and will be remembered for his quick wit and making those around him smile.

Bob was active in his local community and served on the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church parish council, Knights of Columbus, and the Grey Eagle/Burtrum Lions Club. His faith was central to him throughout his life.

Bob’s legacy will be carried on in the hearts of those who loved him most, his wife, Noreen; children, Amy (Patrick) Schwieters, Stacey (Todd) Sykora, and Rob (Gena) Zollar; grandchildren, Will and Frank Schwieters, Oliver, Evelyn, and Stella Sykora, Cora and Hudson Zollar; twin brother, Dick (Nadine) Zollar; brother-in-law, Leo Kersting; and sisterin-law, Karen Zollar.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Tresa (Gene) Miller, Barbara Kersting, Timothy (Sue) Zollar, and Paul Zollar.

Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral and Cremation Services of Grey Eagle.

Brett K. Peterson

Brett K. Peterson, 36 year old resident of Little Canada, MN formerly of Swanville, MN passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022 at his home in Little Canada, MN. A funeral service will be held at 6:30 P.M. on Friday, October 21, 2022 at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN. A visitation will be held from 4-7 P.M. on Friday, October 21, 2022 at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN. Caring for Brett and his family is the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN.

Brett Kenneth Peterson was born on June 10, 1986 in Little Falls, MN to Kenneth and the late Lynn (Scherma) Peterson. He attended Swanville School and ALC in Osakis. After graduation, Brett attended Alex-Votech and studied computer programming. He has worked the last several years for Cinta's Corp in Eagan, MN and resided in St. Paul, MN. Brett loved working on older cars, his favorite was his "83" Caprice, which he loved coming up to Dad's to work on with Pop's and his brother and best friend, Shane. Brett enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a very caring person with a huge heart and was always willing to help someone out.

Left to cherish his memory are his Dad, Kenneth Peterson (Janell); brother, Shane; nieces, Hayley and Olivia; and nephews, Allen and Dominic; many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Brett was preceded in death by his mother, Lynn Peterson; grandparents, Gaines (Buzz) Scherma and Genie Scherma; Harry Peterson and Esther Nelson.

Elyse ffitch

A memorial service was held on Monday, October 17, 2022 at First Baptist in Long Prairie for Elyse ffitch, 41 of Grey Eagle.

Pastor Matt Stacey officiated. Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery.

Elyse was born on May 15, 1981 to Bill and Syneva (Snookie) Noble in Long Prairie. Elyse graduated from Long Prairie-Grey Eagle High School in 2000. She attended Regency Beauty Institute in St. Cloud after graduation. Elyse married Matt ffitch on March 3, 2003. She was vibrant and creative, and utilized her gifts to design beautiful floral arrangements. We will miss her quirky humor and her laugh that filled the room with joy.

Elyse is survived by her children, Adelyn Grace ffitch of Alexandria, November Willa ffitch of Long Prairie, and Viktoria ffitch of CA; parents, Bill and Snookie Noble of Long Prairie; siblings, Stephani (Blair) Karges of Oriska, ND and Emili (Nathan) Hibbs of Long Prairie; Nieces, Rylie and Ellah Karges, Rebekah and Sarah Hibbs, Nephews, Grady Karges, and Seth and Levi Hibbs.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Floyd and Ruth Noble, and Delmar and Grace Eaton.

A memorial fund will be set up for the Girls.

Obituary, Guest Book and Video Tribute available online: www.williamsdingmann.com

Bernadine G. Boecker

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 20 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Ronald Dockendorf officiating. Interment will be held in the parish cemetery.

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

Bernadine Gertrude Kneisl was born June 30, 1949 in Wadena, Minnesota to John and Clara (Price) Kneisl. She was united in marriage to Jerome Boecker on October 30, 1971 at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Wadena, Minnesota. Bernie worked at Jennie-O Turkey Store for over 25 years until her retirement. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle and the Christian Women. Bernie enjoyed reading and spending time with her family and friends.

Survivors include her children, Bonnie (Marty) Brown of Cologne, Sharon Rohde of Grey Eagle, Kathy (Troy) Elliott of Royalton, and Jerome “J.B.” Boecker, Jr. of Grey Eagle; six grandchildren, Samantha Robideaux, Adam Rohde, Brandon Rohde, Riley Elliott, Reagan Elliott, and Jerome Boecker III; great-grandchildren, Aleah Wolbeck and Aaron “A.J.” Wolbeck; and sisters, Margaret Hammerschmidt of Plymouth and Marie (Jack) King of Sherman, Texas.

Bernie was preceded in death by her husband, Jerome Boecker on April 18, 2006; parents; grandson, Matthew Robideaux; brothers and sisters, Rita Kneisl, Annette Lancaster, Charles Kneisl, and John Kneisl; and son-in-law, David Rohde.

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

Skylah Rayne Freel

Skylah Rayne Freel, 38 week old daughter of Brad Freel and Candice Counter of Long Prairie, MN died on Sunday, October 9 at the Long Prairie Hospital. A funeral service was held Friday, October 14 at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls. The burial was held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Cemetery in Little Falls.

Skylah Rayne Freel was born and died on Sunday, October 9, 2022. Skylah will forever be loved by her mommy and daddy, Candice Counter and Brad Freel of Long Prairie; big brother and big sisters, Ethan Counter, Sonja Counter and Gabriella Geraghty; grandpa, Louis Counter of St. Joseph; grandma, Shannon Freel of North Pole, AK; aunts and uncles, David (Gaylene) Witucki of Royalton, Winnie Witucki of Little Falls and Bailey Freel and many other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her big brother, Ramsey Sorenson.

STORM DAMAGE CLEAN UP

Natures

Tree & Yard Care

Bernadine G. “Bernie” Boecker, age 73 of Grey Eagle, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at the Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany, Minnesota.

Tree Trimming • Removals Stump Grinding • Sod Landscaping

Planting

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Birth Announcement

Bryce Robert Kerfeld

Brian and Katie Kerfeld of Freeport are proud to announce the birth of their son, Bryce Robert Kerfeld, born on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 5:19 a.m. at CentraCareMelrose Hospital.

Bryce weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 19.5 inches long.

He has a big brother Bo, 21 months old, at home.

Grandparents are Jeff and Karen Kerfeld of Freeport, and Boyd and Patti Buyck of Danvers.

David and Cyrilla Michael live on Uhlenkotts Lake. This fall they had a pelican that stayed on the water after all the others left. Dave and Cyrilla watched it for a while and as it was getting colder they decided to call the DNR about it. They contacted Wildlife Rehabilitation an Release of Mn. On Sept. 27, 4 people from the metro area came to rescue it. They took it to their place in the cities where they would have a vet look at it. The rescue team pictured (from left) David Michael, Frank Taylor, Cyrilla Michael, Anthony Fulda, Gretchen Strate, Roger Funk and his daughter Kendra Funk. Submitted by Cyrilla Michael.

The Grey Eagle/Swanville Knights of Columbus donated $500 to St. Mary’s School to purchase Bibles for their students. Presenting the check to Principal Autumn Nelson is Don Kerfeld from the local council.

October: National Bullying Prevention Month

Stan Mensen, on behalf of the Grey Eagle/Swanville Knights of Columbus, Council #14616 presented Kelly Andreasen, President of the Little Sauk Legion Auxiliary a check for $100. It will be used for sewing supplies for the laundry bags, grocery bags, school bags and wheel chair bags that they make for the veterans at the St. Cloud VA. Submitted by Cindy Mensen.

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Letter to the Editor: This Letter is Part Three of a series of Four By Kimberly Cook: General Crime & Child Abuse Services Coordinator, Hands of Hope Resource Center

Children are bullied for things such as be ing overweight or underweight, wearing glass es or different clothing, being new to a school, or are less popular than others and have less friends. They are often being perceived as weak or unable to defend themselves. They are usually depressed, anxious, have low self-es teem, health problems, suicidal thoughts, poor grades, and are more likely to miss or skip school.

We often talk about how bullying effects children, but who are the children that do the bullying? Children and teenagers who feel se cure and supported by their family, school, and peers are less likely to bully. However, some youth do not have these types of support. A youth who bullies may experience one, sever al, or none of these contributing factors.

Peer factors: To attain or maintain so cial power or elevate their status in their peer group, to control the behavior of their peers, or to show their allegiance to and fit in with their peer group, and they exclude others from their peer group, to show who is and is not part of the group.

Family factors: Children that come from families where there is bullying, aggression, or violence at home, parents and caregivers do not provide emotional support or communica tion, or they may come from families where the adults are overly lenient or there is low pa

rental involvement in their lives.

Emotional factors: The bully themselves may have been bullied in the past or currently is being bullied, may be insecure and has low self-esteem so they bully to make themselves feel more powerful. Some do not know how to control their emotions or may not have skills for handling social situations in a healthy, pos itive way.

School factors: Schools where conduct problems and bullying are not properly ad dressed tend to have more issues of bullying. When bullying continues and a school does not take action, the school develops an environ ment of fear and students perceive that teach ers and staff have little control and do not care about them.

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

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Don’t just thank a farmer...

Thank his wife for cooking, delivering meals, going for parts, or helping in the fields all while taking care of her usual jobs

Thank his hired man for working endless hours on sleepless nights caring for the animals and harvesting the crops

And Thank his children who are OK with seeing him if just for a brief moment while he eats his meals in the field

Farming is a family business and it takes a sacrifice from all...

So when you thank a farmer- Thank the family team!

God Bless Our

Families!

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

Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey

Dear Dave, I need help. I am way behind on my basic utilities and my taxes. I have tried to start the Baby Steps, but everything is so overwhelming right now that it is easy to get discouraged. I am 33, I live in Los Angeles, and I average around $30,000 a year doing behind-thescenes work in the entertainment industry. My total debt is about $10,000. Can you give me some advice?

Dear Cameron,

-Cameron

I know you’re in a scary place right now, brother. But I’m glad you’re getting on board and that you want to move in the right direction with your finances.

Before you start the Baby Steps, you should get current on all your bills. Make a list of all the bills you’re late on and how much it will take to get current on each one. Then, create a written, monthly budget. Once that’s done, and all your expenses and income are accounted for, you’re going to squeeze every penny you can from there and work your late list from smallest to largest until everything’s current. You’re going to feel a sense of relief— and accomplishment—every time you flip one of these bills. And believe it or not, the act of simply making a list will help reduce the stress

you’re feeling, because just by doing that you’ve established the size of the dragon. This dragon must die, and you are the knight who’s going to kill it.

But listen, there are two sides to this equation—income and outgo. No offense, but $30,000 a year as an income in Los Angeles stinks. You’ve got to do something to make more money. Hey, $10,000 would literally change your life. Not everyone can say that. The bad news is, you’ve got $10,000 worth of debt. The good news is, you’ve got only $10,000 worth of debt. I’m not talking about some little minimum wage deal, either. I want you making some real money. Don’t do anything illegal, or something that would compromise your morals, but get after making some good money.

And long term? Dude, you might want to think about taking a step up in your industry or even a full-blown career change. I mean, you don’t want to be making $30,000 a year and still working a side job when you’re 50, right?

You could be debt-free, and have a much better life, in a year or less, Cameron. Go do this.

I want you to win!

-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.

Upsala - All Ages

BREAKFAST: Mon.-Fri. 7-10 a.m.: Walk in & dine. Take out available, call ahead.

Mon., Oct. 24: Chicken strips w/gravy, potato wedges, vegetable, dessert.

Tues., Oct. 25: Swedish meatballs over pasta noodles, vegetable, dessert.

Wed., Oct. 26: Cheeseburger, potato wedges, vegetable, dessert.

Thurs., Oct. 27: Chicken enchilada w/ Spanish rice, corn, dessert.

Fri., Oct. 28: Tuna noodle casserole, gar lic bread, dessert.

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

Ask The Motor Medics®

From the Hosts of the Under The Hood radio show.

Dear Motor Medics, I heard you guys on a recent show discussing vehicle warm-up times and heard you say it was not necessary to warm up a fuel injected vehicle. I thought that all vehicles should be warmed up to get the oil flowing at least a little bit. If this is so, how long is a good warm-up time?

-Brandon in Dayton, Ohio Dear Brandon,

There was more to what we were talking about that you must have missed. While we said that the fuel injected vehicles manufactured in the past few years could be driven right away due to better parts and efficient injection systems we still recommend some warm up time. We have heard some people even say just start them up and drive them to warm them up faster although we don’t agree with that. There has to be a proper medium between running a vehicle too long to warm it up which wastes fuel and taking off so soon that the defroster won’t even keep a windshield clear posing a safety hazard. The owner’s manual will provide a good reference for warm ups.

Albany Senior Dining

Mon., Oct. 24: Roast beef, augratin pota toes, peas, brownie.

Tues., Oct. 25: Chicken kiev, baked pota to, vegetable Normandy, dinner roll, fruit. Wed., Oct. 26: Sloppy Joe on bun, baked beans, crinkle fries, apples.

Thurs., Oct. 27: Lemon garlic pork ten derloin, whipped potatoes, broccoli, turtle pie.

Fri., Oct. 28: Bouja bowl, sandwich, grapes, cake.

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

Rick’s

For us personally we tend to err on the longer side of warm up times. We like to make sure everything is lubricated and working as it should. It also gives us a chance to do some important things like adjust those mirrors, fasten our seat belts, and most importantly, turn off our cell phones for safety.

-Take care, the Motor Medics Dear Motor Medics,

My question is about accessories plugged into a lighter socket. Recently I have been experiencing dead batteries on my 2009 Cadillac Escalade and they tell me it’s caused by the accessories that I leave plugged into the lighter at all times. If the vehicle is not driven every day it will not start and is completely dead. I question how something as small as a cell phone or GPS unit can drain a battery so quickly, is this possible? I have stopped leaving things plugged in and have had no further issues but wonder if it’s not just a weak battery. What are your thoughts?

-Darla in Elmira, New York Dear Darla,

It may sound strange but when anything is left plugged into the accessory outlet it can run the battery dead. Yes the power drain is very small and would take many days to drain a battery but there is something much larger at work here. Newer vehicles have many modules that when awake (turned on) will draw several amps of power and would drain a battery very quickly. To prevent this drain the modules go into a sleep state just like a home computer in sleep mode. They know when to sleep by monitoring the systems for non-use just like a home computer. If something is being charged by the lighter socket they think the system is still in use and keep the modules powered thus draining the battery quickly.

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.

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Grey Eagle City • October 4, 2022

The Grey Eagle City Council met in special session on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 in Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Joseph Arnzen at 7:00 p.m. Council mem bers present were Brad Johnson, Roland Ahrendt and Brian Hollenkamp. Council member Bill Pohlmann was absent. Also in attendance were Clerk Lori Hellmann and guest Beth Ramacher.

The purpose of the work session was to dis cuss the budget and levy for 2023 and to inter view an applicant for the Assistant Clerk position.

The Council reviewed the budget and dis cussed wages for the upcoming year. The council will consider the following items at the October 11, 2022 meeting:

1. Annual COLA increase

2. Annual employee reviews

The Council interviewed Beth Ramacher for the Assistant Clerk position.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m.

Hellmann,

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A Fee Funny

Two beefy men came to my house to install some new floor covering in the kitchen. Once they had moved the stove and refrigerator out of the way, it was not long before the job was done.

As they were getting ready to leave, I asked them to put the heavy appliances back in place.

The two men demanded $45 for this service, stating it was not in their contract.

I really had no choice but to pay them.

As soon as they left, however, the doorbell rang. It was the two men. They asked me to move my car, which was blocking their van.

I told them my fee was $45.

Todays Thought

Did you hear about that guy who used to be addicted to soap? He's clean now.

Card of Thanks

I want to thank everyone for all the well wishes, prayers and support during my breast cancer surgery last week and while I recover. I especially thank all those who helped John make it through the long surgery day, as he was posting and sharing. Having such a supportive network of caring people is greatly appreciated and I cannot thank you enough! I can't wait to be out and about greeting everyone again!

God Bless you and thank you!

Lori Young

Thank you to all who donated and/or attended our 48th Meatball Supper Oct. 8th. Your support and volunteer "helping hands" are very much appreciated. "Hometown Spirit" is very evident where you can meet old friends and meet new friends.

Thank you again and God Bless you all! St. John's Lutheran Church, Grey Eagle

To Submit a Card of Thanks the cost is $3.00 for the first 50 words, 10¢ for each additional word. MUST BE PREPAID. Mail to: Hometown News, 29442 120th St., Grey Eagle, MN 56336.

RJ's Country Store 28916 County Rd. 17 - St. Rosa 320-836-2583

TURKEY BINGO Sunday, Oct. 23 • 2 PM St. Mary’s Church, Upsala 20 Games for $10 Black Out $1.00/Card

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MILLWOOD TOWNSHIP SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE

Notice is hereby given: Millwood Township will be holding a Special Meeting for the purpose of discussing the sale of property associated with the township's public water access off of Birch Park Circle. The informational meeting will be held Monday, October 31, at 7:30 p.m. at the City of St. Rosa Park.

Kallista Sprenger, Millwood Township Clerk

Burnhamville Township Residents Notice of Meeting Change

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.

Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville Township Clerk

Public Notice: Burnhamville Township Residents General Election Nov. 8, 2022

Notice is hereby given that a General Election in the Township of Burnhamville, in the County of Todd, State of Minnesota will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at the Burtrum Community Hall. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Offices to be elected will be Federal, State, Judicial, and County officials, and school board members.

Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville Township Clerk

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RUMMAGE SALE: St. Hedwig’s Church, Holdingford. Thurs., Fri., Oct. 20-21: 7:30 am-6:30pm; Sat., Oct. 22: 9am-2pm.; Sun., Oct. 23: 9am-noon.

WORN-A-BIT RUMMAGE & BAKE

SALE: Sat., Oct. 29: 9-1; Sun., Oct. 30: 9-12. Lunch available. St. Michael's Church basement, Spring Hill.

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

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

WANTED: Upright freezer in good work ing order. Call 320-249-5454.

FOR SALE: 1997 Ford pickup, 2 wheel drive, needs work, $1400. Call 320-2675632. RB-ftn

FOR SALE: Set of 4 B.F. Goodrich LT245/75R17 M&S, 10-ply tires with good tread remaining, sold as set, $125. Melrose 320-249-7694. 11/24

FOR SALE: 2 Vicks filter free cool mist hu midifiers, $10 each. Call 320-573-2340.

FOR SALE: Meadow hay, 175 small squares, ideal for horses, no weeds, Mel rose. Call 320-250-3874.

FOR SALE: Murray riding mower 42", 17HP Twin Briggs-Stratton engine, auto matic drive, $325. Call 320-248-1777.

FOR SALE: Mack snow thrower, single stage, rubber auger, 5HP, $100. Call 320285-7542.

FOR SALE: 4 Bridgestone Blizzak winter tires with rims size 235/60R17, excellent condition, low miles, $500. Call 763-4207936.

FOR SALE: 20 boxes 223 55gr FMJ ammo, $6 box. Call 320-260-4551.

FOR SALE: Everything to make wine over $1000 of equipment, make offer. Call 320573-2340.

FOR SALE: 4x4 Oak timbers 10 & 12 ft. lengths, good for elevated deer stands. Call 320-248-2146. 11/3

FOR RENT OR LEASE: Deer hunting ground, 10 acres, almost an island on the Mississippi River, shot gun zone, accom modations available. Call 320-200-8727 or 320-266-8111. DP10/27

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