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Welcome competition to improve -By Harvey Mackay The dominant sports media personality in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area for most of the last 75-plus years never played any of the games he wrote about and never made it to college, much less journalism school. But he became one of the most popular newspaper and radio personalities in town, with a broadcast style that was no more polished than his writing style. And he blew away all competitors because of his network of relationships and pure doggedness. Sid Hartman went to that great stadium in the sky on Oct. 18 at age 100. Affectionately known around Minnesota and the entire sports world by his first name, Sid may never make it to any sports Halls of Fame, but if they ever get around to building a Networking Hall of Fame, he would be the first one they would call. Sid never quit working and scooping his competitors. If you demonstrated any athletic talent in Minnesota, he knew who you were by the time you were in high school because he called you. You became fodder for his column in the Minneapolis “Star Tribune” or he interviewed you on one of his innumerable sports shows on radio or TV. He kept calling. He followed you through high school. He knew your background, your record, your coach. He tracked you through college. He tracked you through the pros. He even tracked you when your athletic career was over. Once you were a part of Sid’s network, you never got cut. You were a part of it for life, as I was for 70 years. You became a
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desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.” Outsmarting the competition has taken on a whole new meaning, with competition being stiffer than ever. As we watch longtime successful businesses crumble under economic pressure, we must constantly look for ways not only to survive, but to thrive. Consider the two hikers who spotted a mountain lion stalking them. One of the hikers calmly sat down, took off his hiking boots and began putting on his running shoes. “What good are those shoes going to do you?” asked his buddy. “You can’t outrun a mountain lion!” Lacing up his shoes, the friend responded, “I don’t have to outrun the lion. I just have to outrun you.” Sid outran the lions every day. He was a competitor to the end. Mackay’s Moral: The breakfast of champions is not cereal, it’s competition. 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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“close personal friend,” his reference to anyone in his vast network. He knew more about athletes, coaches and owners than any sportswriter anywhere. And when some of these people became really big-time pro stars, coaches, and executives, he had greater access to them – and often through them to other stars – than anyone else because he dug his well before he was thirsty. Talent is a gift, but like many gifts, we often take it for granted. If Sid Hartman had applied equal energy, dedication, and perseverance to another career – such as sales – I’m positive he would have achieved the same great success he attained as a sportswriter. There is no off switch on a tiger, and Sid was always on a tiger. Competition is what made Sid Hartman the best sports reporter around. He hated to get beat for a scoop. Show me a person who uses 110 percent of their talent and ability, and they’ll get the job done when no one else can. Sid was an inspiration not only to legions of sports personalities but also to his readers and listeners who appreciated his work ethic and dogged pursuit of a good story. He understood that slacking off would take away his edge. He saw sports reporting as a competition in itself. He almost always won. No matter what industry you are in, competition is healthy. It keeps you sharp. It makes you better. It improves quality. Competition is like exercise; it makes you better. Many people don’t seek out competition because of the fear of losing. They give up too easily and then never really find out how good they can be. Welcome competition so you can gauge how good you are and where you need to improve. If you want to be the best, you have to beat the best. I like to say, if you can’t win, make the person ahead of you break the record. I wonder if Confucius was referring to Sid when he said: “The will to win, the
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 • Light the Night: Halloween Alternative from 5-7 p.m. at Word of Life Free Lutheran Church, Upsala. 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.
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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 third 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 second Tuesday of the month at 8:30 p.m. at the Swanville Fire Hall. TODD COUNTY REPUBLICANS • Meets second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Church, Clarissa. UPSALA CITY COUNCIL • Meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.
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“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne Buckthorn
One of my readers called me recently to suggest that I had neglected to mention one of the hazards to our surroundings. He had been reading about some of the threats to our forests that didn’t exist in earlier years and added a suggestion I write a story with details about the hazardous invasion. The hazardous invasion is from a plant called Buckthorn. This bush plant is not recognized by individuals that are not specifically looking for it. It grows along with other brush plants in woods, uncultivated areas and especially on road right of ways. The plants keep their leaves in the fall longer than many of the neighboring plants. They keep a green color, so they are more easily recognized in the autumn. The Buckthorn plant is a native of Europe and was introduced to this country as a shrub that was fast growing, very hardy and somewhat attractive as a driveway or yard border. Maybe our nurseries weren’t aware of the plant growing to 20 feet. One single shrub will grow to 1 ½ feet the first year and probably 4 feet in the second year. There is a shallow root system, which will sprout additional plants every 3 to 7 inches as it spreads each and every year. The main plant will also create additional sprouts from it’s base, the combination of these aggressive spreading methods make this plant a great concern by the Minnesota DNR. The plant is reintroduced to new areas by producing red berries that are attractive to birds. The birds eat the berries that contain 3 seeds, which they deposit under
any trees that they deposit droppings from. These seeds can begin to grow that year or up to four years in the future. As you can imagine, this covers a large area and offers a lot of opportunity for additional infestation. I walk through my wooded area pulling the young plants that I find. If the ground is wet, this is quite easy, however care must be taken to pull the entire root, which will contain additional sprouted plants. I have sprayed herbicides on the leaves of the plants in summer and the leaves will turn color, but the base of the plant will usually not die. It will create many new sprouts. If spraying is done in the fall, it will be more effective, since the plant is no longer pushing food to the above ground part of the plant, but is now absorbing nutrients from above to nourish the base of the plant for winter. Another method is effective, which involves cutting the above ground plant at the ground and putting brush killer on the stumps. This method is more work, but one does eliminate the creation of dead brush in the area. After the brush has been cleared out, one must observe the area on a regular basis to see if any new seeds have sprouted. Buckthorn has infested the road ditches in the area and in some cases have created an almost solid plant wall that one can neither see or crawl through. Although the DNR is concerned about it, it is currently growing on a public water access in our area. An individual that had to fight through the hedge rows in Europe during WW II felt that the primary plant in the hedge rows was Buckthorn. The troops couldn’t crawl through it and the tanks had difficulty making roads through it. So there, now you have another worry along with Covid-19, but this worry can be seen and dealt with. For feedback or story ideas, email Tom at tom@swanvilleinsurance.com.
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The District Superintendent of the North Star District of the United Methodist Church, Minnesota Annual Conference, has announced that it is the intention of Bishop Bruce Ough to appoint Pastor Jacob Holck as minister of the Grey Eagle United Methodist Church. Acting on behalf of the congregation, the Staff Parish Relations Committee has confirmed the Bishop’s intention. Pastor Holck will begin serving the church November 1, 2020. Holck is a newly licensed local pastor, who will serve both GE UMC and Sauk Centre UMC, and will live at his home in Paynesville. For the past year, he has served four small churches on the western border of the state. Pastor Holck serves on several community organizations and boards in Paynesville. His wife, Veronia, is an astrophysicist and science teacher. Holck has felt a call to ministry from a young age with a passion for doing new and exciting things. He loves spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ and serving in a rural setting. His vision for the church is that it will be the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth through preaching, teaching, and showing hospitality to others. Holck is a firm believer in God’s grace and believes Jesus came to show us God’s
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Obituaries
Louis E. Blais
Shady’s Golden Eagle, along with members of the Todd County Sheriff’s Department, and the Grey Eagle Fire Department, raised $1,834 for the acquisition of a new K9 dog and training for the Sheriff’s department. Pictured (from left) Brenda MuellnerMcDermond (GE Fire), Beth Boeckermann (Shady’s), and Lonnie Marcyes (Todd Co. Sheriff’s Office).
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Matthew and Susan Studniski of Baxter would like to announce the birth of their son, Oliver Jay Studniski, born October 6th, 2020. Oliver weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces; and measured 21 inches in length. Grandparents are Gary and Joan Roering of Grey Eagle, and James and Jody Studniski of Aitkin.
Willa Rose Fuechtmann
Luke and Amanda Fuechtmann of Melrose are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Willa Rose Fuechtmann, born October 20, 2020 at 12:47 p.m. at CentraCare Health-Sauk Centre, delivered by Dr. Joel Dunn. Willa weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Her siblings are Henry age 8, Violet age 6 and Theodore age 2. Grandparents are Henry and Agnes Fuechtmann of Sauk Centre, and Art and Cindy Johnson of Grey Eagle. Greatgrandparents are Jim and Virginia Johnson, and Theresa Tschida all of Grey Eagle.
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Louis E. Blais, 72 year old resident of Long Prairie, MN, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Celebration of Life will be held in the spring of 2021. Arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN. Louie was born on January 15, 1948 in Little Falls, MN to the late James and Rosalia (Casey) Blais. He grew up in Swanville, MN, and attended Swanville Schools. After school, Louie moved to Fridley, MN, and then started a job at Juster-Olympic Steel in Plymouth. He worked there for 24 years from 1967-1991. Louie was united into marriage to Karen (Susie) Tretter on October 28, 1972. They moved to Coon Rapids, and raised their three children. When Louie retired from JusterOlympic, he moved back to Swanville. Louie is survived by children, Jason of Upsala, MN, Joshua of Brainerd, MN, and Shane of Starbuck, MN; grandchildren, Levi, Cody, Dominic, Alissa, and Tyleen; greatgrandchildren, Ezra and Sakyia; brothers and sisters, Mavis Blue, Dorinda (Casper) Fiedler, Colleen Meagher, Shirley (David) Eggerth, John (Lois) Blais, and Dawn (Gary) Pogatchnik. Louie was preceded in death by parents, James and Rosalia; siblings, Harold and Mary Blais; brothers-in-law, Richard Meagher, Dick Blue, and Jim Wirth.
Richard B. “Rich” Hiltner
Richard B. “Rich” Hiltner, age 88 of Melrose, died Sunday, October 25, 2020 at the CentraCare Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota. A private family service will be held with interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Melrose. A public visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing. Richard Bernard Hiltner was born April 13, 1932 in Melrose, Minnesota to George and Agnes (Bussmann) Hiltner. On October 12, 1954 he was united in marriage to Dolores Stadtherr at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Melrose. Rich hauled freight for Al’s Drayline and was a truck driver for Munson Feed Company before taking over the family farm east of Melrose. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose where he was president of the Usher’s Club, Catholic United Financial, and served as president of the St. Bernard’s Society. Rich served on the Board of Directors for the Melrose Co-Op Creamery, Land O’ Lakes, and the New Munich Fire Insurance. Rich enjoyed visiting with his neighbors, family, and friends. Survivors include his wife, Dolores Hiltner of Melrose; children, Duane (Carol) Hiltner of Melrose, Teresa (Dick) Zwieg of Carlos, Audrey Hiltner of Melrose, Donald (Becky) Hiltner of Melrose, Carol (Pat) Middendorf of Grey Eagle, Paul (Deana) Hiltner of Melrose, Brian (Mary) Hiltner of Avon, and Patrick (Katy) Hiltner of Hutchinson; seven grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; six step grandchildren; 13 step great-grandchildren; and three step great-greatgrandchildren. Rich was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Norbert Hiltner; and sister, Bernadine Muellner. Serving as casket bearers will be Ryan Hiltner, Eric Hiltner, Tony Hiltner, Michael Hiltner, Alex Hiltner, Nick Hiltner, Kenny Hiltner, and David Salitros. Cross bearer will be Amanda Grundseth and scripture bearer will be Donna Hamel. Honorary bearers will be Rich’s six step grandchildren, 13 step greatgrandchildren, and three step great-greatgrandchildren. Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.
Frieda M. Kedrowski
Frieda M. Kedrowski, 102 year old resident of Little Falls, MN and formerly of the Swanville, MN area, passed away Friday, October 23, 2020 at St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls, MN. A funeral service was held Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN with Father Jimmy Joseph officiating. Burial took place in the Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery in Flensburg, MN. Arrangements were with the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN. Frieda was born on August 14, 1918 to August and Freada (Koschnick) Axel at their home in rural Swanville, MN. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Swanville, MN. She attended school in District 60 and graduated from Swanville High School in 1936. Frieda worked at the Buckman Hotel in Little Falls, MN for two years and also at the Ammunition Plant in Minneapolis, MN during the war. She was united in marriage to Joseph Kedrowski on May 9, 1944 at St. John the Baptist Church in Swanville, MN. They lived in Delano, MN for three years where they operated two farms for two different lawyers. In 1947 they purchased the family farm near Swanville, MN and Frieda continued living there until the age of 97 years when she moved to an assisted living apartment at Bridgeway Estates in Little Falls, MN. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Flensburg, MN where she faithfully served for funeral lunches, bazaars, and she enjoyed singing with the Senior Choir. Frieda was also active with Culdrum Comets 4-H Club with her children for 18 years. After Joe’s passing on June 11, 1986, Frieda continued to stay active. She took over his position as treasurer for Culdrum Township and continued for 21 years. This was a position that Joe held for 22 years, and Frieda’s father, August, held for 18 years. She worked with the Senior Companion Program from 1986-2007. During this time, she cared for over 50 ladies. In 2004 she received the “Presidents Call to Service” award for her volunteer services. In 2006 Frieda was given a 20-year anniversary award. She retired shortly afterward. Frieda had many hobbies that she enjoyed which include crocheting, quilting, and flower gardening. Frieda is survived by children, Barbara (Eugene) Block of Swanville, MN, Patrick Kedrowski of Swanville, MN, Mark (Mary) Kedrowski of Swanville, MN, and Kay (Keith) Ollie of Moorhead, MN; grandchildren, Adam Kedrowski, Luke Kedrowski, Andrea OllieKingsriter, Melissa Ollie, Meagan Jonathan Leffler, Myles Kedrowski, and Mykal Kedrowski; great-grandchildren, Nathan Kedrowski, Asher Kingsriter, Joseph Kingsriter, Ruthie Kingsriter, Tiegen Kedrowski and Connor Kedrowski; brother, Rhienhold Axel of Sartell, MN; sisters, Esther Barber of Swanville, MN and Edna (Jerry) Golombiecki of Little Falls, MN; sister-in-law, Virginia Axel of Burtrum, MN and many nieces and nephews. Frieda was preceded in death by parents, August and Freada Axel; husband, Joseph Kedrowski; grandson, Joey Block; brothers, Walter (Doris) Axel, August (Millie) Axel, Lawrence Axel, and Donald Axel; sisters, Amanda (Herman) Fritz, Hertha (Dick) Barton, Emma (Roy) Hansen, and Erna (Walter) Dickmann; sister-in-law, Gerada Axel and brothers-in-law, Alfred Dickmann and Ed Barber.
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Anselm “Ansie” Joseph Sperl Aloys H. Duevel
Anselm Joseph Sperl (Ansie) was born in Albany, Minnesota on April 21, 1922, and passed away peacefully on October 27, 2020 at the age of 98. He was one of seven children born to Aloys and Frances Sperl. Ansie was predeceased by his parents, and his siblings: Hyacinth, Alexander, Frances, Sylvester, Robert, and Adelheid, and his dear wife of 68 years, Marcella E. Sperl (Sal). Ansie and Sal are survived by five children: Susan J. Sperl (Milo Fine), Minneapolis, Karen Sperl, Minneapolis, Gary (Elaine) Sperl, Little Falls, Steve (Jean) Sperl, St. Cloud, Kelly Sperl, Chicago. A sixth child, Peggy, died at the age of two; 9 grandchildren: Jessica (John) Behm, Andrea Imhoff, Erika Sperl, Laura (Elliot) Kim, David (Meghan) Sperl, Michael (Michaela) Sperl, Amanda (Adam) Lieberman, Adam (Stephanie) Sperl, and Mariah Sperl; 7 great-grandchildren: Johnny, Lilac, Lilya, Gracie, Willa, Hattie, and Theo. His love for all was apparent in his interactions and in the example he set. His family will forever cherish the many experiences and stories they shared with him. Having grown up on a large farm, Ansie knew well the value of hard work. One of the greatest compliments one could receive from Ansie was “He/She is a good worker!” He also said, “If you’re going to do a job, do it well or don’t do it at all!” He lived up to his own standards during his 50 years with DH Blattner and Sons. Ansie was well-respected by his bosses and his road construction team, due to his expertise, camaraderie, and integrity. Ansie loved people and people loved Ansie. He went out of his way to help others, developing relationships with young and old alike everywhere he went. He brought joy and laughter to any gathering and never missed saying, “I love you” as family members took leave of a visit. He had a quiet yet strong faith in God that was evidenced in the way he treated people. While Ansie enjoyed woodworking, deer hunting, and playing 500 at the Albany Bakery, fishing took top priority. He so enjoyed telling and retelling the story of spearing the big Northern, which was mounted and on display wherever he lived. In addition, Ansie and his siblings will always be remembered for their four-part harmony. His tenor voice carried on in the Albany choir and as a soloist at weddings and funerals. Ansie spent his later years at Mother of Mercy in Albany, MN, in an apartment overlooking the golf course, which he helped build. From there, he transitioned to Country Manor in Sartell, MN. He especially enjoyed the sing-alongs and visits with the therapy dogs. Ansie received excellent care in both of these facilities. A drive-by visitation will be held from 9 am to 10:45 am on Saturday, October 31st in front of the Church of Seven Dolors gathering space in Albany. A mass of Christian burial will follow at 11:00 AM at the Church of Seven Dolors with interment to follow in the parish cemetery. Our family cares about your safety and respects and supports your decision to not attend the indoor mass in light of the COVID pandemic. Social distancing and masking requirements will be followed in the church. A celebration of life social will be held in Ansie’s honor at a time when it is safe to do so. Memorials to Church of Seven Dolors, Knights of Columbus, Mother of Mercy, in Albany, or to Country Manor, in Sartell, are appreciated and preferred. Funeral arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN.
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Aloys H. Duevel, age 77 of Melrose, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at the CentraCare Melrose Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at a later date with inurnment in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Aloys Henry Duevel was born January 1, 1943 in Duluth, Minnesota to Aloys and Elizabeth (Kruse) Duevel. While living in Duluth, Aloys worked at a fish factory, car wash and station, and his latest job was at Jeno’s in Duluth. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose and the Knights of Columbus. Aloys loved playing cards, especially Solo and Smear. Survivors include his siblings, David Duevel of Melrose, Rita Duevel of Melrose, Donald Duevel of Melrose, Larry Duevel of Upsala, and Ralph Duevel of Melrose. Aloys was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Betty Lou Duevel; and brother, Herman Duevel. Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.
Deborah A. Vanhavermaet
Deborah A. Vanhavermaet, 61 year old resident of Burtrum, MN, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at her residence. A Funeral Service was held on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Brighter Days Family Church in Burtrum, MN, with Pastor Terry Wardlaw officiating. Burial was at Moses Dane Cemetery in Burtrum. Arrangements were with the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Swanville, MN. Deb was born on September 23, 1959 in Zumbrota, Minnesota to the late Lloyd and Dorothy (Wildman) Strassburg. They moved to Burtrum in 1960 where she attended school through 5th grade. She graduated in 1977 from Grey Eagle High School. In August, 1977, Deb married Barney Vanhavermaet. They lived in Staples and Sauk Centre until they settled in Burtrum in 1984. They had 3 children, Jason, Brian and Stacy. Deb received her business degree from Brainerd Technical College and they opened The Burtrum Bobber Stop Bait Shop in 1989. She later went into bartending at a few local establishments. From there, she returned to school when Stacy asked her to go to Nursing Assistant classes. Deb then worked at St. Otto’s starting in the year 2000 and later went back to school to get her LPN license. She left St. Otto’s July 2006, as she started working for The Family Medical Center in May of 2006, and continued to work there until her diagnosis on August 4th. Deb enjoyed spending time with her family, camping, four-wheeling, taking family trips and any time spent with her grandchildren. Deb was known to always have her door open for anyone that needed a place to go and many of the kids knew her as grandma Deb. Her family, work and patients were her pride and joy. Deb is survived by her husband, Barney; children, Jason (Crystal) Vanhavermaet of Baldwin, WI, Brian Vanhavermaet (Honey) of Plymouth, MN, Stacy (John) Maciej of Little Falls, MN; grandchildren, Nolan, Kyle, Abby, Ava and Ty. Deb was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Dorothy Strassburg; brother, Richard Strassburg, niece, Kimberly and nephew, Alex.
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David Duevel, age 75 of Melrose, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at a later date with inurnment in St. Mary’s Cemetery. David Ludwig Duevel was born September 6, 1945 in Duluth, Minnesota to Aloys and Elizabeth (Kruse) Duevel. While living in Duluth, David worked at Woolworths and Jeno’s in Duluth. Most recently, he worked at WACOSA. David was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose and the Knights of Columbus. His favorite thing to do was going out to eat. Survivors include his siblings, Rita Duevel of Melrose, Donald Duevel of Melrose, Larry Duevel of Upsala, and Ralph Duevel of Melrose. David was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Betty Lou Duevel; and brothers, Aloys and Herman Duevel. Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.
Andrew A. Blenker
Andrew A. Blenker, age 95 of Albany, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at St. Benedict’s C o m m u n i t y Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota, surrounded by his three loving children. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Friday, October 30 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Julius Beckermann, O.S.B. officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery with military honors by the Albany American Legion. Visitation will be held one hour prior at the church. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing. Andrew August Blenker was born March 7, 1925 in Albany, Minnesota to Frank and Mary (Hiltner) Blenker. He was united in marriage to Irene Kortenbusch on October 3, 1950 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Melrose, and their union was blessed with three children. Andrew and Irene shared over 60 years of dedication, farming and faith before Irene’s passing in 2011. Andrew served in the U.S. Army during WWII from October 4, 1944 through November 17, 1946. Andrew served with the 43rd Infantry, 97th Infantry and the 5th Air Force Division as an Automotive Mechanic. He was awarded the following: Decorations and Citations, Army of Occupation Medal Japan, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon W/1 Bronze Star, Victory Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon W/1 Bronze Star, and the Good Conduct Medal. Andrew was a loving father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He loved the outdoors and working in the fields; fishing, eating fresh fish, socializing and playing cards, especially 500. He also enjoyed traveling, especially a three week farm to farm tour of Austria to New Zealand. He had a strong faith in God and enjoyed daily Masses and praying the rosary, which led to socializing at the Albany Bakery. He was a member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church and the Albany American Legion. Survivors include his children, Florian (Barb) Blenker of Albany, Doris (Tim) Kahlhamer of Avon and Diane (Joe) Braun of St. Joseph; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren with one on the way; sister, Frances Metzger of Kennwick, WA; and sister-in-law, Marcella Hinnenkamp of Melrose. Andrew was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Blenker; parents; brothers and sister, Joseph, Leo, Roman, Marie, Michael and Herman. Serving as casket bearers will be Adam Blenker, Kyle Braun, Vincent Kahlhamer, Lee Bautch, Roger Job, and Allen Altendahl. Cross bearer will be Norb Overman and scripture bearer will be Amelia Kahlhamer. Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.
Norman Ronald (Ron) Nelson
N o r m a n Ronald (Ron) Nelson, age 75 of Burtrum, MN, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 19, 2020. Born in Hayward CA, he grew up the eldest son and the member of a very large family with 9 brothers and sisters. He enlisted in the Navy at age 18 and served his country for 4 years. He married in 1969 and relocated from CA to Mpls., MN by 1974. There he attended Dunwoody College of Technology. He received a degree in tool and die making, which put him on coarse for a lengthy career as a machinist/machine repair who was employed by Honeywell in Golden Valley, MN for 30+ years. As a lover of trains and a member of a “Train Club” he was a master of his craft. With his extraordinary ability to machine metal, he would construct scale sized locomotives from a print, machining most every piece. Right down to the tiny sliding passenger car windows, he would leave no detail undone. He was no doubt very proud of his award winning creations. He is preceded in death by his parents Norman Carl and Jane Nelson and sisters Jeannette Nunes and Marty Anderson all of Newberry Springs, CA. He is survived by his wife Vallery of 51 years; son Glenn of Chandler, AZ; daughters Joni, Ruth (Clarence) of Mpls., MN and Jessica (Jerry) of Rosemont, MN; grandchildren Gabrielle, Vanessa, Elise, Jerry III and Cameron; great grandchildren Dominic, Rylee, Amelia and Nathaniel; sisters Carol, Pat and Janey; and brothers Danny, Robert, Rick and Mark; and many, many, many extended relatives. Ron will receive full Military Honors at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, but due to Covid 19 restrictions, he will have a private burial with only immediate family in attendance.
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Nettie H. Pederson
N e t t i e Pederson, age 93 of Long Prairie passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Centra Care Health in Long Prairie, MN. Nettie Harriet Haagenson was born on June 6, 1927 in Battle Lake, MN to Alfred and Augusta (Nelson) Haagenson. She graduated from Battle Lake High School and worked in town as a dental assistant before marrying James Pederson on March 29, 1947. They were blessed with three children, Bruce, Vicki and Donna. They lived in Wheaton for a time before settling back in Long Prairie in 1954. In addition to raising her children, Nettie also worked at the local dry cleaners. In 1967 she was hired by Harts Press and worked there for over twenty years before retiring. She was a member of the American Lutheran Church and belonged to the VFW Auxiliary and the Long Prairie Country Club. After retiring, Nettie could finally find time to do the traveling she so enjoyed, taking many trips around the country with her close companion, Keith Blake. She also enjoyed golfing and fishing during the summers and going snowmobiling and doing handiwork like sewing and knitting during the long winters. She was her grandkids biggest fan and was
always thinking of ways to spoil them with love and attention. She was talented in so many ways and her loving smile will be missed most by her children, Bruce (Katheryn) Pederson of Pierz, Vicki (Lee) Simpson of Long Prairie, Donna (Mark) Brever of Maple Lake; 4 grandsons, Trevor and Travis Simpson, Brandon (Jessi) and Erik (Brittney) Sogge; 3 great grandchildren, Mikaela Nordlund, Macie and Abbie Sogge; sister, Lillian (Glen) Meyers of Parkers Prairie; many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother, Alfred Haagenson, Jr. and a sister, Margaret Gunn. Private services for Nettie will be held. Interment is at Leaf Mountain Cemetery in Clitherall, MN.
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Public Notice Burnhamville Township Residents General Election Nov. 3, 2020
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 3, 2020 at the Burtrum Community Center. 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
Mary Ann Schulzetenberg
Mary Ann Schulzetenberg, age 90, passed away on October 27, 2020 at St. Benedict’s Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Spring Hill. Interment will be held in the parish cemetery. A video of the funeral mass will be placed on the PattonSchad website after the service. Mary Ann Nietfeld was born October 23, 1930 in Greenwald, Minnesota, the second of four children born to Conrad and Veronica (Blenker) Nietfeld. Her early years are remembered as playing on the farm with her many cousins and later being part of her father’s de-tasseling corn crews for the family business, Nietfeld Seed. She attended country school at District 161 (Winter’s School near Greenwald) grades 1-8, then St. Francis High School in Little Falls for one year. She completed her GED later in life. Mary Ann married Melvin Schulzetenberg in Greenwald on September 19, 1950. Together they farmed and raised seven children near Spring Hill. During those years as a World Book encyclopedia representative and armed with a plat book, Mary Ann put many miles on the family car selling educational books. A great enjoyment for Mary Ann was tending to her many flower gardens on the farm. After Melvin’s death in 1985 she made her home in Melrose. She was fond of dancing and music, and was admired for her creative cards and letters often with original rhymes and poems. Memory loss developed during her final years and Mary Ann received care and assistance at Pine Haven in Melrose. She is survived by her children, Mae (Stephen) Tinguely of Fargo, North Dakota, John (Sharon) Schulzetenberg of Spring Hill, Deacon James (Bonnie) Schulzetenberg of Greenwald, Ann (Gerald) Leukam of Maple Grove, Joe (Sue) Schulzetenberg of Rogers, Mark (Deb) Schulzetenberge of Avon, and Mike (Cyndi) Schulzetenberge of Sauk Centre; brother, Bernard Nietfeld of Greenwald; 24 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her
husband, Melvin; parents, Conrad and Veronica Nietfeld; granddaughter, Sarah Schulzetenberg Harkins; great-granddaughter, Cecelia Harkins; sisters, Rose Meyer and Alice Engelmeyer; sisters-in-law, Leona Frieler, Delphine Nietfeld, and Celeste Schulzetenberg; brothers-in-law, Roman Meyer, Peter Engelmeyer, John Frieler, and Alphonse Schulzetenberg; and parents-inlaw, Christine and Anton Schulzetenberg. Memorials are preferred to Catholic Charities of St. Cloud or St. Mary’s Church in Melrose.
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Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, I recently received my master’s degree in finance, and for the last four years I’ve had a job as a social worker. I love my job and have a decent income, but I know I could make more money and come closer to reaching my full potential in the finance industry. I’m on Baby Step 2, and I have lots of debt. On top of this, my dad lives with me and needs transplant surgery. I’ll have to take six weeks off work when he has this done, and my current job has always been very supportive of his healthcare needs. Should I wait until after the procedure to look for a job in the finance field? Will the fact that I won’t be a brand new graduate at that point make finding something difficult? -Rachel Dear Rachel, Not at all. You can seek employment in anything you want anytime you want. But I think you’re putting the cart before the horse a little bit here. It sounds like you’re assuming you won’t be able to find an employer in the finance world that will
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Dear Motor Medics, I recently heard about a car that set the land speed record on a closed public road. They said it was the worlds fastest stock production car and that it runs on e85 only. I thought ethanol was a weak fuel. How can it work to make a car go that fast and can I put e85 in my Cadillac CTSV to make it go faster? -David in Monticello, Indiana David. There are many things about ethanol that people just do not understand. Ethanol is a lower BTU fuel than gasoline, but it does not mean it has to be less powerful when used under the right conditions. Its all about octane. When an engine has more octane it can be run at a higher compression or supercharged or turbocharged to give it an overall higher compression ratio which equates to more power. This new production car is not going to be everyone’s daily driver, but manufacturers could easily make many cars to take advantage of the higher octane at minimal cost compared to other alternatives. If manufacturers had octane even at 95 across the board which would be much easier to provide at the pump than e85 we could see cars with incredible fuel mileage and power the likes we have not yet seen. If we don’t see an increase soon the alternative for manufacturers is all electric vehicles to meet emissions. As for the Caddy fuel, stick to the premium. -Take care, The Motor Medics Dear Motor Medics, I have many vehicles including 3 boats of different sizes, lawn tractors, motorcycles, and mopeds and over a dozen cars and trucks that are mostly vintage but some just a few years old. I have been removing all the batteries during storage time and bringing them into the house for storage and to charge. It seems like I must replace the small lawn tractor and motorcycle batteries even if I bring them in and I am tired of moving
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the charger around all the time. Is it safe to charge batteries in the house? -Carl in Forest Lake, Minnesota Carl, it really is not safe to charge batteries inside the house. Batteries which are not under the hood of a car but rather under a seat or even in the trunk have vents to carry the gas fumes away to the outside of the vehicle for health and explosion protection. If you bring a battery in to keep it warm do not charge it or place it near any heat source. Keep it in a cool dry place only, and preferably in a non-lived in area. We suggest that you keep them in the vehicles and use battery maintainers where possible. Small ones are available for as low as $15. Don’t ever use a regular charger to charge them or they can become over charged. Try AGM Batteries to replace the small garden tractor and motorcycle batteries for a much longer life. -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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