Hometown News September 14, 2023

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You can make a difference -By Harvey Mackay

Long ago, a huge fire erupted in a forest, and all the animals fled in terror. A wolf spotted a hummingbird high overhead flying back and forth several times and asked what it was doing.

“I am going to the lake,” the hummingbird said. “I draw some water into my beak and then I throw it on the fire to extinguish it.”

The wolf laughed and said, “Do you really think you can put this big fire out all by yourself?”

The hummingbird replied: “The forest is my home. It feeds and shelters me and my family. Maybe I can’t put out the fire, but I can do my part.”

The forest spirits, hearing the hummingbird, were moved by its devotion to the forest and sent a downpour of rain, which put an end to the great fire.

This story from “Bits & Pieces” shows what can happen when everyone does their part. If everyone does a little, no one must do a lot. Everyone can make a difference.

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Helping others and making a difference in the world is what makes the world a better place. One person at a time, one day at a time, and one project at a time, you can make a difference that will leave a lasting impact.

Some of the biggest heroes in a business aren’t head honchos. They’re the regular line employees who take extra care to do their best.

I love this story about Paula, the waitress. She is credited with turning the restaurant where she works into a neighborhood hangout,

all because she took the initiative to be the friendliest waitress in town. She remembers customers’ names, their favorite dishes and drinks and those of their children. She even knows a little about the people – birthdays, hobbies, pets’ names and so on. Paula greets all her regular customers affectionately. Her restaurant now has two reservation lists, one for the restaurant and another for Paula’s tables.

The development of the World Wide Web in 1994 at MIT’s Laboratory for Computer Science is credited to Tim Berners-Lee, a British computer scientist. According to an article in “Readers’ Digest,” “In the late 1980s, he proposed a project that combined hypertext (the system that allows you to click on links and open other webpages) and the internet. His goal was to allow researchers a place to share information online so that others could see it any time of the day. The result was the World Wide Web we know and rely on today. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2004, and the British Council named his invention the No. 1 moment that shaped the world.”

Recently I had the opportunity to speak to about 3,000 Subway franchisees in Las Vegas. I heard many stories about customer service, cleanliness and their number one problem: attracting and keeping good employees. But one story from an Illinois franchisee caught my attention. He told me that sales in one of his stores were up more than 50 percent. I asked him why, and he told me it was all because of Sally, the store manager.

He said: “She’s a people person par excellence and makes every single customer feel like they are her favorite and only customer. She moves mountains to get to know the people personally and has developed friendships with many of them.”

Security guard Frank Wills noticed tape over the lock of a basement door as he made his rounds at the Watergate office building in

Washington, D.C. in June of 1972. He assumed a worker had left it there accidentally, so he removed it. But Wills found the tape again on the same door. He called the police, and you know the rest. Two years later, President Nixon resigned over his involvement in the coverup of the Watergate break-in.

Susan B. Anthony was both a revered and despised American political figure. In the late 1800s she crusaded for a woman’s right to vote, a law that was not enacted until several years after her death. Women have only been able to vote in this country since 1920. At that time, the majority opinion was that women shouldn’t vote and were not the equal of men. Anyone trying to change the status quo was considered a troublemaker. Still, Anthony soldiered on and eventually earned a following. She was the leader who inspired, motivated and refused to give up – the one person who made all the difference.

Mackay’s Moral: We can talk about making a difference or we can make a difference.

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

Upcoming Events

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

• Todd County Farm Bureau Fall Harvest Banquet starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Clarissa Ballroom.

THURS.-SUN., SEPT. 14-17

• 49th Annual Albany Pioneer Days.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

• Sauk Centre School Class of 1954 Reunion starting at 11 a.m. at the Lynx Golf Course, Sauk Centre.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

• Melrose High School Class of 1963 Reunion starting at 1 p.m. at Meadowlark Country Club, Melrose.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

• 17th Annual Hog Roast from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Grey Eagle United Methodist Church. See ad on page 7.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1

• 125th Jubilee Celebration: Mass 10 a.m.; Luncheon 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church, St. Rosa.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4

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

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7

• St. John’s Catholic Church 39th Annual Craft Fair from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Swanville School.

• 127th Annual Burtrum Bean Bake from 4:30-8 p.m. at the Burtrum Community Center.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8

• Spud Fest from 4:30-7 p.m. at Gethse-

mane Lutheran Church, Upsala.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15

• Potato Pancake & Sausage Supper from 3-7 p.m. at St. John's Church Basement, Meire Grove.

ALBANY SENIORS

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

ALBANY TOWNSHIP

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

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

BURNHAMVILLE TOWNSHIP

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

BURTRUM CITY COUNCIL

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

FEET FIRST CLINIC

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

FOOD DISTRIBUTION

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

FREEPORT CITY COUNCIL

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

FREEPORT SENIOR MEETING

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

GREY EAGLE CITY COUNCIL

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

GREY EAGLE TOWNSHIP

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

MELROSE TOWNSHIP

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

MELROSE VFW #7050 POST/AUX.

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

MELROSE LEGION #101 POST/AUX.

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

STEARNS CO. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

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

SUNSHINE CLUB

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

ST. ROSA CITY COUNCIL

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

SWANVILLE CITY COUNCIL

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

SWANVILLE TOWNSHIP

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

UPSALA CITY COUNCIL

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

Weekend Weather

“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne

Cell phones today have become very important. They seem to control every aspect of our lives. When someone walks past our house, they are either talking on the cell phone, hearing it through earphones, on the internet, studying Facebook or playing games as they walk. It's not unusual to see a family at the restaurant all doing something on their cell phones, or possibly both parents on the phones and the kids being told to quit making noise or picking on each other because they are bored.

If someone is going to a neighbor's house or possibly going grocery shopping, forgetting the phone is so important that they will turn the car around and make a retrieval trip to get it. If somehow the phone is misplaced or left in the car, there is a great deal of worry and concern regarding the phone's location. It's importance now rivals the disappearance of a relative or a pet. We just can't seem to be able to live or exist without our phone. Is it really that important in our lives? Do we really need to constantly have friends and relatives available for instant contact?

Going back about 100 or more years, the phone was something that was possibly available for emergencies or important updates. I remember when my Grandmother had a box hanging on the wall that was connected to a party line with 9 other customers. This phone was able to satisfy the needs of two farms. You knew who you were sharing the party line with and if the call was important and the phone was busy, you would ask those on the line if you could interrupt their call, so you could make yours. They would give up the line, but would usually listen to your call, just to see how important they felt it was. It was sometimes called “rubbernecking."

When homesteading began, the

homesteaders usually lived at the other end of their homestead land. The farm dwellings were usually a half a mile apart. The lands were fenced with barbed wire, which were sometimes used as a phone line. The old box on the wall could make a connection up to 3 miles. If you wanted to contact a specific neighbor you would contact that person by the number of cranks you made with the crank on the side of the box. By turning the crank, you would create an electrical impulse which made other phones ring and when speaking was done, the voice was carried through the line by storage batteries located in the phone box. Of course you couldn't take the phone in the car, shopping or in a restaurant, but it satisfied a need.

The original homesteaders had a very high suicide rate. The overloading work and obligations were in some cases much more than they had dreamed of. Up here in the north country, there had to be a house and sheds built before the coming winter. The land needed to be prepared for planting and harvesting both of which was done in a rather primitive way. Lots of hours of hard labor. Wood cutting wasn't done with a chain or power saw. Feed needed to be harvested and stored for both humans and animals. Birth control methods had not yet become available. There were no TVs to watch, so going to bed early was very common. Doctor assistance was probably located in town and when needed, someone had to take the horse to town to find the doctor. The loneliness of living away from other human beings was more than some could accept. For instance, in Germany, the people lived in a gathering of houses and they went out to tend the fields. This helped the loneliness.

Today the cell phone has reduced one on one communication. There was a time when people needed more communication, but now they seem to want less.

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

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

Stearns Electric Association Host Their Second Annual Board and Brews Event

Stearns Electric Association Board members host their second annual Board and Brews event from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 21 at Woody’s Bar & Grill, 111 4th St. N, Greenwald. All Stearns Electric members are invited to attend this informal question and answer session with the Cooperative directors from Districts 4, 5 and 8, and Stearns Electric Association CEO, Matt O’Shea.

Stearns Electric is a democratically controlled business, which means the Cooperative is governed by local people and elected by you, our member-consumers. One elected member from each of our nine districts serves on the Cooperative’s Board of Directors.

Our Board and Brews events provide members with the opportunity to meet their directors and Cooperative staff, ask questions and mingle with other members in a casual environment. These events are designed to be informal, so there is no agenda. Light appetizers, coffee and pop will be available for those who attend.

The hosts for this Board and Brews event are: Randy Rothstein, Richmond, District 4 Di-

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rector; Serving MN townships: Farming, Zion, Munson, Paynesville, Eden Lake and Luxemburg.

Jeff Koehler, Melrose, District 5 Director; Serving MN townships: Bangor, Glenwood, Grove Lake, Raymond, Getty, Grove, North Fork, Lake George, Spring Hill, St. Martin, Crow Lake, Crow River, Lake Henry and Roseville.

Eric Peterson, Grey Eagle District 8 Director; Serving MN townships: Kandota, Birchdale, Westport, Ashley, Sauk Centre and Melrose.

All Stearns Electric Association members are welcome to attend this event, even if it doesn’t align with your district.

Other events in the 2023 Board and Brews series are:

Tuesday, September 19, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at House of Pizza – West St. Cloud, 4040 2nd St. S, St. Cloud (District 2, 3 and 9)

Wednesday, September 20, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at The Hub Supper Club, 30905 Co. Rd. 13, Burtrum (Districts 1, 6 and 7) Visit the website, www.stearnselectric. org, or call Stearns Electric at (800) 962-0655 if you have any questions regarding your district event.

We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event!

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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

Thursday:

Sept. 20: $6 Baskets

Thurs., Sept. 21: BBQ Ribs

FRIDAY: 5-9 PM

• Ribeye $22.95

• Teriyaki Chicken over Rice Pilaf $12.95

• Deep Fried Cod $14.95

• Chicken Fettuccine

Alfredo $13.95 or Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo $15.95 w/Breadsticks

TUESDAY:

SATURDAY: 5-9 PM

• Prime Rib $22.95

• Ribs $18.95

• Deep Fried Walleye $15.95

• Creamy Sweet Chili Chicken, Wild Rice, w/Breadsticks $12.95

WEDNESDAY:

• Steak & Shrimp $19.95

• 10 oz. Pork Chop $13.95

• 1/2 Chicken $10.50

• 1/4 Chicken $8.50

Sweet Chili Haddock w/Wild Rice $15.95

Wilfred D. Hinnenkamp

Wilfred D.

“Bill” “Willie” Hinnenkamp, age 89 of Meire Grove, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at the Tree of Life Assisted Living in New Munich, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, September 12 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment was held in the parish cemetery.

Wilfred Diedrich Hinnenkamp was born April 14, 1934 in Melrose, Minnesota to Herman and Margaret (Buschmann) Hinnenkamp. After high school, Bill worked on ore ships in the Duluth/Superior area. He started farming and was united in marriage and had nine children. The couple later divorced. Bill was united in marriage to Donna Lahr on December 12, 1979. Bill continued farming, which he did for the majority of his life, but after farming he worked different trucking jobs and other various jobs. In 1986, Bill and Donna moved to Meire Grove where he lived until the spring of 2022. He then lived in Melrose until his recent home at the Tree of Life Assisted Living in New Munich.

He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove, Lions Club, and the Knights of Columbus. Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, especially cribbage. He also loved to tinker around in his shed.

Survivors include his children, Gwen (Marson) Michels, Bruce (Debbie) Hinnenkamp, Brian (Trina) Hinnenkamp, Scott (Diane) Hinnenkamp, Shannon Hinnenkamp, Mark Hinnenkamp, Wayne (Rowena) Hinnenkamp, Chad (Melissa) Rowe, and Jay (Annie) Hinnenkamp; 13 grandchildren and 15 greatgrandchildren; and brothers, Herman and Harry Hinnenkamp.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Donna Hinnenkamp on January 8, 2021; son, Jeff Hinnenkamp; infant son, Russell Hinnenkamp; grandson, Landon Hinnenkamp; brothers and sisters, Rosella Wieber, Erwin Hinnenkamp, Lucille Loecken, Walter Hinnenkamp, Hildegard Knops, Luella Williams, Arthur Hinnenkamp, Margaret Eiynck, and Virginia Caspers.

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

Andrew “Andy” B. Rolfes

Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Andrew “Andy”

B. Rolfes, age 88, of Avon, was held Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany. The interment took place in the parish cemetery. Andy was surrounded by his family when he passed away at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center on September 4, 2023.

Andy was born in Farming, MN to Rudolph and Bertha (Behnen) Rolfes. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959 as a Dental Specialist at Fort Benning, GA. Andy married Delores Berg on Labor Day, September 5, 1960, and they welcomed five children to complete their family. Andy and Delores raised their family in St. Cloud, but they also had a place at the lake where the family enjoyed swimming, fishing, and bonfires. Andy and Delores were able to fulfill their dream of building their retirement home at the lake where they enjoyed gardening and sharing their harvest with friends and family and spending time with their extended family. Andy lovingly cared for Delores during her illness and it is fitting that they were reunited on Labor Day in 2023. Andy loved sharing stories with his family, especially his grandchildren, about his childhood, his time in the Army, and his early working days. He also enjoyed trying new recipes where he could add his own touch, completing jigsaw puzzles, and an occasional trip to the casino.

Survivors include his children, Maynard (Arlette) Rolfes, Monticello; Sheila (Bill) Kloeppner, Shoreview; Roxanne (Troy) Gerads, St. Cloud; Michelle (Glen) Dufner, Avon; Marion’s partner, Tim Baker; his siblings Therese Backes, Leora (Jackie) Burg; Irene Schmidt; his grandchildren Jessica Schrofe, Amanda Hommerding, Benajmin Rolfes, Tyler Gerads, Travis Gerads, Jeff Rolfes, Brandon Baker, Jordan Dufner and Hannah Koepp; six great-grandchildren, as well as many other family and friends.

Andy was greeted in Heaven by Delores (2015), beloved daughter Marion Rolfes (2022), his parents Rudolph and Bertha Rolfes, and siblings, Martha Fasen, Raymond Rolfes, and Alma Lieser.

Duane A. “Dewey” Kleve

Duane A.

“Dewey” Kleve, age 76 of Albany, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m.

Friday, September 15 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 from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday and from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Friday at the Seven Dolors Gathering Area in Albany. Parish prayers will be at 7 p.m. Thursday evening at the Gathering Area.

Duane Anton Kleve was born July 28, 1947 in Little Canada, Minnesota to Walter and Dolores (Hoppe) Kleve and grew up in St. Rosa. Dewey enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1966 and was stationed in Korea as a track vehicle mechanic until his honorable discharge in 1969. He was united in marriage to Louise “Lou Ann” Zierden on June 9, 1973 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany. Dewey and Lou Ann made their home in Albany. They rented a farmhouse for nine years and built their new home on five acres southwest of Albany in 1982. They raised their family there having room to play and grow. The grandchildren loved the room to ride 4-wheeler around and gave room for Dewey to garden, which subsequently lead to expanding the garden every year.

Dewey worked at Anderson Trucking Service for 41 years from 1969 through 2010. After retirement he worked at Albany Fleet Supply for five years. He was a member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany and was a member of the Albany American Legion for over 50 years. Dewey loved tending to his garden and enjoyed going to Pioneer Days with his kids and grandkids.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Lou Ann Kleve of Albany; children, Craig Kleve (Faith Thomas) of Albany, Kristie Kleve, Stephanie (Trevor) Thompson of Sauk Centre, Ann (Nathan) Welle of Sauk Centre; close family member, Paul Bendel; grandchildren, Parker Bendel, Jett Kleve, Emily and Ellie Wojtanowitz, and Gage and Drake Welle; step grandchildren, Garrett (Alicia), Gabriel (Maylin), and Grant (Kelsey) Thompson; step great-grandchild, Gretta Thompson; sisters, Jan (Donnie) Braegelmann of Albany, Denise (Jon Hedtke) Kleve of Regal, and Deliliah (Ron) Stellmach of Foley; sister-in-law, Julie Kleve of Albany; brother-in-law, Lorrnie Middendorf; and many nieces and nephews.

Dewey was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Joyce Middendorf; brother, Delroy Kleve; brothers-in-law, Tommy Mauritz and David Elfering; and in-laws, Hubert and Agatha Zierden.

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

John Ray Bailey, age 83 of Albany passed away on September 9, 2023, at Mother of Mercy Nursing Home.

John was born December 12, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois to Jack and Violet Bailey (Peterson). John was a merchant marine during World War II. Later in life, he did maintenance work for most of his life. John enjoyed helping others. He really enjoyed his motorcycles.

John is survived by his friend Rhonda Zitelman.

John is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Violet Bailey (Peterson), and his exwife, Clarice Bailey.

Opportunity for Input on Stearns County’s Plan for the Minnesota Family Investment Program

Stearns County Human Services is looking to get input from the public on its Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) Biennial Service Agreement/Plan.

Stearns County Human Services helps low-income families with children increase their economic stability through community partnerships. Funding is provided by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS). This plan provides DHS and our community with information about services and strategies used to meet these goals. The plan identifies job counseling and employment services, as well as funding allocations to assist with ongoing needs of families and children. Program areas include employment services, crisis funding and childcare. Stearns County Human Services utilizes resources available to address budgeting of allocated resources, and community participation and review in the development of the plan. Minnesota statute requires counties to have an approved MFIP Plan to receive funding.

A draft of the 2024-2025 MFIP Plan can be found on the Stearns County website at StearnsCountyMN.gov/1136 or email HS.Planning@ stearnscountymn.gov or call 320-656-6017 to receive a copy.

Comments on the plan will be accepted until Monday, October 9, 2023. Written comments should be submitted to Brittany Spah, Planning Coordinator, Stearns County Human Services, PO Box 1107, St. Cloud, MN 56302 or via email at HS.Planning@stearnscountymn.gov.

Birthday Open House

Barney VanHavermaet

You are invited to a 70th birthday celebration in honor of Barney VanHavermaet on Saturday, September 30, at the Swanville Lions Park at 3:00 p.m. Food and beverages will be provided.

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From the Desk of Pastor Bruce

How does this conversation fit with some of yours, “How are you?” Response… “Tired, I’m very busy?” It happens to all of us, but I think at this time of year it happens a lot. Summer schedules linger, while school schedules kick into high gear. For many, the camping equipment is still in the garage ready to go through and put away while your spouse is thinking, Junior needs new tennis shoes and Missy needs drivers-ed money soon and my goodness the list is endless. Lori and I used to live in Grand Marais, MN, and it was beautiful. But, to live there, you need to work a lot to afford it. On Highway 61, going south out of Cook County, there is a sign, “Now Entering the Rat Race." It was probably put there by some energetic realtor. I giggled every time I saw it. I’m thinking, “I’m in the rat race.”

Luke 10:38-42 “As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village

where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one.[a] Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”

Can I just encourage you? Take time to sit with God’s Word. Start with Matthew and the rest of the gospels, then to Acts and Galatians. Take time to soak in the teachings of Jesus, learn to trust in Him.

Ettle Five Generation Picture: Bernadine Ettle, Rita Raymond, Tina Hays, Jessica Nadeau and Victoria Nadeau.

Grey Eagle Burtrum Lions donated $2,000 to the Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Future Farmers of America Club. Thirteen members and their advisor cooked and served food for the tractor pull held on July 16 at Cenntennial Park in Grey Eagle. The FFA members will be attending the National FFA conference this fall. Accepting the donation from Lion Linda Gohman is LPGE Secondary Principal Barton Rud.

The Catholic United Financial Holy Family PVT #300 Grey Eagle held their annual Matching Grant Pancake and Sausage Breakfast on Sunday, Sept. 10 at the St. Joseph Parish Hall. Submitted by Cindy Mensen.

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

Big Birch Lake: There’s never one sunrise the same. Submitted by Pam Klaphake.

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

Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey

Dear Dave, My car was declared totaled because of hail damage, and my insurance company says I have two options. One is to take a higher total loss settlement check of $19,000 and use it toward the purchase of another car. The insurance company would then take possession of the car. The other option is to accept a check for $13,000 and have the car on a salvage title. The car is worth $15,000, and I have 20% car replacement assistance on my policy that increases the total loss settlement to the $19,000 amount I mentioned earlier.

I’m on Baby Step 3 of your plan, and I owe nothing on the car. What should I do?

-Meagan

With $19,000, you’ll have plenty of cash to rent a car for a couple of weeks and take time to find a great-quality used car at a good price. You might even be able to negotiate with the insurance company to give you a little time to look for another ride before they come pick up the old one.

But no, you don’t want that messed up, old car. Why would you? That thing probably looks like a kid with a bad case of acne right now. Go find yourself a nice car, hon. There are plenty of affordable, slightly used vehicles on the market right now. There’s no reason for you to drive around in something that’s all beat up if you don’t have to.

Best of luck, Meagan!

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Dear Motor Medics, I want to repair the rear defroster on my Chrysler Town and Country van. We haul a lot of stuff in the van for our small business and over the years items have scratched the defroster grid on the glass and I assume that is why it does not work. The button on the dash still lights up. What do I need to do to fix the grid? Some spots are scratched up to an inch or so.

stick with the smaller spare or if I can swap it out with a full-size tire.

Dear Meagan,

Take the bigger check! That’s a quick and easy decision, but give me a minute to explain why. It’s not about being greedy—it’s a little more complicated than that.

If you had $19,000 in your pocket, would you go buy a $6,000 hail-damaged, salvagetitle vehicle for everyday driving? Of course, you wouldn’t do that! The insurance company is probably hoping you’ll overlook the $19,000 offer and essentially pay $6,000 for this beatup car. No. Thank. You. I’ll pass on that deal.

-Dave

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Albany Senior Dining

Mon., Sept. 18: BBQ ribs, potatoes O'Brien, peas, garden salad.

Tues., Sept. 19: Hamburger rice hotdish, green beans, pineapple.

Wed., Sept. 20: Italian pork chop, baked beans, creamed potatoes, pears.

Thurs., Sept. 21: Savory roast beef, whipped potatoes, gravy, beets, wheat roll, vanilla fruit yogurt.

Fri., Sept. 22: Chicken casserole, garden salad, carrots.

Pre-registration requested to dine daily.

For more info. call 320-845-4070.

Rick’s Painting

-Mark in Cushing, Oklahoma Dear Mark,

If you have any spots in the defroster grid that are cut you will have an open circuit and that will stop the operation of the defroster. The grid needs to be protected from objects that may scratch it or from things like ordinary tape. We have seen many temporary license plates taped to the window and when removed the grid gets torn. One way to protect a working grid is with window tint if it is legal in your area. Repairing a broken grid can be tricky. There is a liquid product available at some parts stores that will bridge the gap of a cut wire, but it is not meant for long gaps such as you described. If you have several cuts with some being extensive you may opt to replace the glass with a good used part. A used replacement rear glass is a much cheaper alternative to get your defroster back up and running.

-Take care, the Motor Medics

Dear Motor Medics,

I just purchased a 2008 Infinity sedan and would like to have a second set of wheels and more aggressive tires for winter. The vehicle also has a tiny spare that is much smaller than the other tires. I want to know if I can get another set of wheels for the car and where I would do that. I also want to know if I must

-Steve in Nebraska City, Nebraska Dear Steve, Infinity is a nice car, and most have some very expensive factory wheels. We have several customers of our shop that use a different set of wheels with special tires for the winter season. Most of them chose to go with a set of used replacement wheels that matched what they already had but in some cases such as the more expensive wheels found on higher end cars like the Infinity, they purchased a new set of custom wheels for the drier months and used the factory wheels for the rest of the year. Your local tire shop should be able to help you with options. A full-size spare may be an option too but remember the storage space for the spare is often only large enough to store the compact spare so you may have to keep it in the trunk sliding around and taking up valuable room.

-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.

A Cough Funny

The owner of a drug store walks in to find a guy leaning heavily against a wall. The owner asks the clerk "What's with that guy over there by the wall?"

The clerk replies, "Well, he came in here this morning to get something for his cough. I couldn't find the cough syrup, so I gave him an entire bottle of laxative."

The owner screams, "You idiot! You can't treat a cough with a bottle of laxatives!"

The clerk calmly replies, "Of course you can! Look at him; he's afraid to cough."

RJ's

Local Municipality Minutes

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Swanville City • August 8, 2023

Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. The meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Lange, Norm Carlson, Jim Molitor, John Dragseth and Tony Maciej. Also present: Holly Wilson, Lonny Hutchin, and Reporter Terry Lerhke.

Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting Wednesday, July 5, 2023 was reviewed. A motion was made by Norm Carlson to approve the minutes. John Dragseth seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The treasures report was given. A motion was made by Jim Molitor and seconded by John Dragseth to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Land Use permits were presented to the council. Danny and Lori Thieschafer would like to build an 84’x66’ patio home at the end of Second Street East. Jim Molitor made a motion to give the Thieschafer’s the patio home permit. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. St. John’s Catholic Church would like to rebuild the bell tower that was taken down. The base is 12’x8’ height is 18’. Jim Molitor made a motion to give the Church the permit. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Scott Drager at 302 Rhoda Ave. would like to put a 24’x14’cement slab in the front of the house with a 13’x18’ slab on the Bouvard. With this cement work it would cover more than 50% of residential land owned, which would require a variance permit. Drager has that permit filled out as well. Letters will be sent out to land owners 350’ from property.

Holly Wilson, city engineer, was present to inform the council Traut Wells has completed test pumping the well and sent in water samples for PFAS. Pumping tested at 115gpm. Sample results should be back in a few weeks. There was much discussion on the task order Wilson presented. After discussion, Jim Molitor made a motion to sign the task order. John Dragseth seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Mayor Lange presented six polices/plans from DEED for councils’ approval. These are as follows: Drug Free Workplace Policy, Prohibition of Excessive Force, Fair Housing Plan. Section 3 Plan, Income Reuse Plan and Residential Anti-Displacement Plan. Jim Molitor made a motion to approve and sign the polices/plans for DEED that were presented. Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Mayor Lange remarked that there are nine applications received for the Central MN Housing Funding so far. The representative from the program is making visits with the residents that applied.

Resolution #230808 was present to the council to be reinstated to the Local Board of Equalization Appeal. Two council members have taken the Equalization on line test. Norm Carlson made a motion to approve and sign the Resolution. John Dragseth seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. The clerk will get in contact with the Morrison County Auditor to get the city back on the board.

The Swanville Rural Fire Association will hold its annual meeting Tuesday, August 22, 8:00 pm in the Swanville Fire Hall. Council is welcome to attend. The executive board will meet Tuesday August 15, at 8:00 pm.

Mayor Lange is unable to be present at the September 5 council meeting. Council decided to change the next council meeting to Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 7:00 pm.

The following claims were presented for payment. Members of the council were furnished with a listing. Tony Maciej made a motion to approve the claims. John Dragseth seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The next regular monthly meeting will be

held Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 7:00 pm in the Swanville Center.

There being no further business, a motion was made by Norm Carlson and seconded by Jim Molitor to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 8:35 pm.

Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer

Upsala City • September 5, 2023

Call to Order/Attendance: The City Council 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 Rollie Johnson, Council Members Lana Bartells, Wendy Rene, Alan Gunderson, and Mitch Lange. Staff present: Public Works Director Mike Tschida, and City Clerk-Treasurer Jane Popp.

Minutes: Lange moved to approve the regular city council meeting minutes from August 7, 2023, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.

Rene moved to approve the special city council meeting minutes from August 22, 2023, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.

Lange moved to approve the special city council meeting minutes from August 29, 2023, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda items: Rene moved to approve the agenda as presented, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.

Department Reports: Fire Department Report: Chief Nick Johnson updated the council that they had one fire call, and they are preparing for the hog roast and cash raffle with a band to follow at Buffy’s Bar & Grill.

First Response Team: First Response Team Vice President Danielle Haus reported ten calls for August. The First Response Team will be having an open house on October 8th with breakfast being served along with a gun raffle. They are doing introductions on social media.

Maintenance Report: Tschida reported on water and sewer levels as well as the various tasks done throughout the city. Due to the continuing dry weather conditions all of Morrison County is in a severe drought. Mike installed a new sensor in the lift station and the water tower has been cleaned out. Landscaping by the park bathrooms has been done and Mike will seed grass in the fall. A quote for a new pump was received. Bartells moved to approve the order of a new pump, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.

City Office Report: Popp reviewed the September Calendar.

Planning Commission: Larry Bartells was absent.

Heritage Days: It was a great day and was the best. The fireworks were amazing. The volunteers were committed and did an amazing and fabulous job.

New Business: Approve St. Edward’s Church Gambling Permit for Raffle on December 1, 2023: Rene moved to approve the St. Edward’s Church Gambling Permit for a Raffle to be held at St. Mary’s Church in Upsala on December 1, 2023, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.

Approve American Legion Post 350 Gambling Permit for Raffle on November 11, 2023: Lange moved to approve the American Legion Post 350 Gambling Permit for a Raffle to be held on November 11, 2023, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.

Approve EMS Gun Raffle Gambling Permit for Raffle on October 8, 2023: Lange moved to approve the EMS Gun Raffle Gambling Permit for a Raffle to be held on October 8, 2023, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.

Approve Amendment No. 1 To Order No. 3 Watermain Improvements: Rene moved to approve the Amendment No. 1 To Task Order No. 3 – Watermain Improvements for Moore Engineering, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously. Upsala REC Center Damage Deposit: Rene moved to increase the damage deposit for the REC Center to $300.00, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.

Approve to re-write the check to Paul Kasella: Rene moved to approve to re-write the check to Paul Kasella in the amount of $180.17, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.

Acknowledgements: To all the volunteers for Heritage Days Weekend which was the best ever.

Financials: Rene moved to approve the bills as presented, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.

Adjourn: Bartells moved to adjourn at 8:14 p.m., 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously. Jane Popp, Clerk/Treasurer

CentraCare Hosting, Sponsoring Events

During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Suicidal thoughts can affect anyone regardless of their age, background or gender. These thoughts may occur due to untreated mental health conditions or challenging circumstances. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Although mental health and suicide prevention is important to address yearround, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month provides a dedicated time to share that there is hope, help is available, and healing is possible.

Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training

Join CentraCare’s Suicide Prevention Program Manager Lisa Bershok for a suicide prevention gatekeeper training to learn more about how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, ask more questions and connect someone at risk to care.

Just like CPR taught community members to keep people alive until they could connect them with a health care professional, Suicide Prevention training does the same for those at risk of suicide.

This month training will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 18. These virtual trainings are free. Registration is required and space is limited. Please register at: https://www. eventbrite.com/e/suicide-prevention-gatekeeper-training-tickets-464320704727

If you’re unable to attend, additional training sessions will be held on the first Monday of the month in October, November and December.

‘Angst’ Documentary Film: Presentation & Discussion

CommUNITY Adult Mental Health Initiative and Central Minnesota Suicide Prevention Coalition is showing “Angst,” a film that explores anxiety, its causes, effects and what we can do about it from 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 20 at Great River Regional Library, 1300 West St. Germain St., St. Cloud.

After the film, will be a panel discussion with area mental health professionals. The

event is free but please register online: https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/community-screening-of-angst-tickets-698334426067

Out of the Darkness Walk

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention hosts community walks every year to support those affected by suicide and those who support them to raise awareness. It unites communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected the lives of those we love, care about, and have lost to suicide. St. Cloud Walk: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 at Lake George.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Anyone can struggle with mental health. We want you to know there’s hope. Seek help during times of struggle with loneliness or isolation by reaching out to a family member, friend, counselor, or health care provider. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 – call or text 988 or chat 988Lifeline.org. 988 connects you with a trained crisis counselor who can help.

A Babies Funny

Eight-year-old Susie came home from school and informed her mother that today in class they had learned how to make babies. The mother, rather shaken by the development, called the teacher to complain.

After listening to the mother complain for a few minutes, the teacher responded, "Did you ask her to explain how it is done?"

"No," said the mother.

"Then ask her and call me back," replied the teacher.

"So how DO you make babies?" the mother asked her daughter. Susie responded, "You drop the 'y' and add 'ies.'"

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GARAGE SALE: September 13-15: 7am6pm. 33566 Sand Lake Road, Albany. Books, tiller, tools, craft items, antique tables, and much more.

GARAGE SALE: Multi Family: 720 3rd Ave., Albany. Wed. Sept. 13-Fri. Sept. 15: 8am-5pm; Sat. Sept.16: 8am-? Bikes, pack n play, games, puzzles, books, Pearl drum, xylophone, microwave, houseware, misc.

ST. MARTIN: City-Wide Garage Sales, Fri.-Sat., Oct. 6-7 (Fri. varies) Sat. 7am1pm. Watch for balloons & Facebook page.

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

North Central SBDC Announces Starting a

Business 101 Workshop

The North Central Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is excited to announce the upcoming Starting a Business 101 workshop, a comprehensive event designed to support entrepreneurs on their journey to business success. The workshop will be held on September 28th from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the Central Lakes College Brainerd Campus. This interactive workshop is geared toward individuals who are contemplating starting their own business or are in the early stages of entrepreneurship. John Gunstad, North Central SBDC Consultant, will dive into key topics, including the benefits of entrepreneurship; business planning; legal structures of small businesses; financing and financial statements; and marketing.

“Our goal is to empower aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge and resources they need to turn their ideas into reality,” said Katie Heppner, Regional Director of the North Central SBDC. “Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your business strategy, Starting a Business 101 will provide invaluable insights and practical guidance.”

Attendance is open to all, and early registration is encouraged as space is limited. To reserve your spot or learn more about the workshop, visit:

FOR LEASE: Commercial Building Storage and Office Space for lease. $8.00 per sq. ft. Heated and AC. Call Marc 320-7618062. Located at 225 34th Ave. S., Waite Park, MN. 9/21P

FOR SALE: '84 Corvette, top comes off, $9,500 or b/o. Call 320-267-5632. RB-tfn

FOR SALE: Baby peafowls, white and black shoulder and Indian blue. Call 320250-7331.

FREE: Homeless cats: 3 kittens and 3 adults, both male and female. Call Sue at 320-428-4469.

FOR SALE: AKC Lab puppies, 4 black, 2 yellow males, 1st shots & vet check, $800. 320-360-9285. DR-tfn

FOR SALE: Farmall Super A, good paint, tires, runs good, saw rig, plow, cultivator, $2,000 or b/o. Call 320-630-5606, 320-6305545. 9/28

FOR SALE: 2017 Polaris Ranger 1000XP, VG cond., new tires, windows, lights, fluids changed, ready to go. Details & pics. 320815-8922. tfn

FOR SALE: 48’ aluminum dock with nonskid top, $1,000. Call 320-290-0924. 9/21

FOR SALE: 1994 Corvet, black, 60,000 miles, body kit with removable top, new tires, like new, $15,000. Call 320-290-0924. 9/21

https://mnscu.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/277635. A direct link can also be found on the North Central SBDC Facebook page. There is a small fee to attend the workshop. Current Central Lakes College students and alumni are eligible to attend at no cost. “We are proud of our strong relationship with Central Lakes College and want to do our part to build futures through the power of entrepreneurship,” stated Heppner.

The North Central SBDC provides no-cost one-on-one business consulting and low-cost trainings to help entrepreneurs and small business owners start, grow and succeed. The North Central SBDC is hosted by Central Lakes College and works throughout an 11 county and two sovereign nation region. The geographic region served by the North Central SBDC includes: Aitkin, Cass, Chisago, Crow Wing, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, Todd, and Wadena counties and the sovereign nations of the Leech Lake and Mille Lacs Bands of Ojibwe.

To learn more about the North Central SBDC and to register for services visit www.clcmn.edu/ small-business-development-center or contact Katie Heppner, Regional Director, at katherine. heppner@clcmn.edu.

FOR SALE: Boat trailer, 14-16 ft. steel, 100 miles, paid $1,495, sell for $895. Call 612-283-2718.

HELP WANTED

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