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Practice makes perfect in public speaking -By
A political candidate’s wife dropped heavily into an easy chair at home, kicked off her shoes and sighed, “Boy, what a day. I’ve never been so tired in my life.”
“Why should you be tired? growled her husband. “Think of me making seven speeches to voters. You didn’t have to do that.”
“That’s right,” agreed the weary wife, “but remember, I had to listen to them.”
Public speaking is one of my favorite pastimes – and it should be, considering all the speeches I’ve given over my lifetime. I’m often asked for advice on making effective and interesting presentations. Seems a lot of folks out there are fairly terrified at just the thought of speaking in public. Let me share a little secret: It wasn’t always easy for me either.
The day after I graduated from the University of Minnesota, my father Jack Mackay pushed me to join King Boreas Toastmasters in St. Paul, the oldest Toastmasters club in the United States.
This October, Toastmasters International will celebrate its 100th anniversary and now boasts a membership of more than 364,000 in 16,600 clubs in 143 countries. Many formerly red-faced, white-knuckled speakers owe a debt of gratitude to Toastmasters, a club whose main purpose is to help members hone their publicspeaking skills.
Along with that, members learn about preparation, appearance, self-confidence, self-
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
esteem and thinking on their feet . . . or how to be interesting. Toastmasters can help anyone in any profession since those skills are in universal demand. And with surveys showing that public speaking ranks at the top of the list of fears –even above death – a little refresher course is in order. You can reach Toastmasters at www. toastmasters.org.
Many of my good friends on the knife and fork circuit in the National Speakers Association tell me they are asked the same question over and over again: How can you stand up there and do that?
We all know the secret: Practice. You don't start at the top and work your way up in public speaking. Has anyone pulled on a pair of ice skates for the first time and the next day won Olympic gold? Of course not. But I want to drive home a point: Great speakers are made, not born.
Public speaking is a performance. All performances generate angst and trepidation. Every actor, writer, comedian, musician, athlete, lecturer and magician can tell you all about performance anxiety.
The idea is not to get rid of your nerves. The idea is to convert them into energy.
How do you do this? You practice. You start small. You stand up and lead a discussion group for your department. You take speaking engagements with industry groups, civic associations, community groups, and charity organizations. You oblige teachers if they ask you to discuss your profession in their classrooms.
Here's another secret: If you do become an accomplished speaker and no longer feel butterflies before you speak, get out of the game. You've lost your edge. You won't be any good at it anymore.
I have a very useful tool to make speechmaking easier. It's called the Mackay 35 to
Harvey Mackay
Stay Alive. It's one of many handouts that are available free on my website, www. harveymackay.com. Here are some of the most important points.
The most important are the first three:
1. Room size.
2. Room size.
3. Room size!
If 100 people are going to attend, the room should seat 75. If 500 people are expected, the room should hold 400. You want the excitement of a standing room only, bumper-to-bumper crowd to build chemistry.
Another hint: Set the podium back a few feet from the audience so you can walk in front of it. You want to create intimacy with the group at critical moments.
Ask your introducer to request politely that the people with their backs to the stage stand up and turn their chairs forward so they can see you better without distractions. Introducers are critical. Always try to have a real pro introduce you. Be wary of someone who is a poor speaker being given the honor.
Outside noise from the adjoining rooms and hallways is the #1 killer of meetings. If you can’t hear a pin drop, you’re in the wrong room.
And fnally, make sure you have a spectacular ending. Summarize with a memorable phrase or two to wrap it up. As P. T. Barnum said, “Always leave them wanting more!”
Mackay’s Moral: The person who rises to the occasion should know when to sit down.
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
• Melrose American Legion Fish Fry from 4:30-8 p.m. See ad on page 3.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
• Sauk Centre Class of 1954 70th Class Reunion at 11:30 a.m. at the Lynx Golf Course, Sauk Centre.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
• Melrose Community Blood Drive from 12:30-6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, Melrose.
THURSDAYS THROUGH SEPT. 26
• Albany Farmers Market from 3-6 p.m. at the Miller Carlin parking lot.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
• Holy Family School Fall Festival from 3-9 p.m., Albany.
• 18th Annual Hog Roast from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Grey Eagle United Methodist Church. See ad on page 7.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
• Albany Legion Post 482 Smorgasbord Breakfast from 8 a.m.-noon at Church of Seven Dolors Parish Hall, Albany. See ad on page 3.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1
• Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting at 2 p.m. at CentraCare West Campus Board Room, Long Prairie.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2
• Folk & Old-Time Music & Potluck from 1-3 p.m. at the Village View Apartments, Grey Eagle.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3
• Fluff-N-Puff Pillow Cleaning Service from 7 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Upsala Area Community Center. See ad on page 8.
• Fluff-N-Puff Pillow Cleaning Service from 2-6 p.m. at the Holdingford City Center. See ad on page 7.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5
• St. John’s Catholic Church 40th Annual Craft Fair from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Swanville School. See ad on page 6.
• 128th Annual Burtrum Bean Bake from 4:30-8 p.m. at the Burtrum Community Center.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6
• St. Leo Court #786, Catholic Order of Foresters Matching Fund Breakfast from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church basement, New Munich.
• A Comic Mystery Dinner Theatre doors open at 4:30 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Albany. See ad on page 7. 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.)
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
Deer Hunting
It's Fall. At least that is what the calendar says. Many of us are again taking the archery and firearms out of the closet for cleaning and the annual period of fondling these items, which bring special memories of hunts in previous years.
Many of Minnesota's hunters are looking forward to the deer hunt. The anticipation is enhanced by the deer population being large in this area. It is possible that if one drives a few miles in the morning or evening, they will see deer. In fact, the possibility of having a deer and car collision is very real.
The deer population in northern Minnesota is quite low. Half a century ago there were more deer "up north" than were in central and southern Minnesota. The reasons for the reduced population include climate, reduced food and shelter and increased wolf predation.
There was a time 35 years ago when an "up north" group of 20 hunters would harvest 20 deer. Last year the 20 hunters harvested 2.
One reason for the reduced success is not the increase of huckley-buck games.
About a century ago, there were almost no deer in Minnesota. This decline was due to market and subsistence hunting along with the reduction of food and habitat caused by the increase of agriculture land creation.
The following years found a change in the deer's thinking. They began to become accustomed to smaller areas of habitat. They started to be able to live near humans, which included both cities and agricultural areas. They began to allow their diet to include gardens, lower beds, alfalfa fields, corn and soybean plants. Winter diets changed to include grain and hay storage on the farm.
If one spends time observing a winter snow covered harvested soybean field, there are scattered areas of dug up snow, caused by deer scratching the snow off of soybeans that were lost during harvesting. Since soybeans have become an important economic boost for farmers, there is an increasing number of acres of soybeans. More deer food!
Here's hoping that the hunters this year will be safe and successful.
For feedback or story ideas, email Tom at kuehneins@gmail.com.
If you need help with Health or Life Insurance or for Senior Health Solutions Contact: Tom Kuehne 320-360-0343
Grey Eagle Community Chorus Rehearsal Invitation
Do you like to sing? Then come join the Grey Eagle Community Chorus as it begins rehearsals for the annual Advent and Christmas Concert which will be presented December 1, 2024. If you know some people who would like to sing, please invite them to join you. Rehearsals will begin Sunday, September 22, at 3 p.m. at the Grey Eagle United Methodist Church. The church is located across the street from the Rock Tavern. Joan Wingert directs the chorus again this year. She has programed a variety of familiar and new music for the Advent and Christmas seasons. The Grey Eagle Handbell Choir will also perform at the concert. For additional information, please contact Robert Kutter at 320-4915604 or bkutter@meltel.net.
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Card of Thanks
We would like to express our heartfelt love to family and friends that came to Luella's/mom's funeral, to those who sent cards, and the kind words shared after her passing. Thank you to Moments Hospice for your care and support as her health declined, the staff at Vitality Senior Living, and Pastor Brian.
Thank you to Pastor Bitz for the service, organist Carolyn Ilgen, and the church group for providing a great fellowship time.
Thank you all so much. God bless you all!
Ervin Alt & the Family of Luella Asmus (Alt)
David Asmus, Donna (Larry) Maciej, Jan Theisen, Tom Asmus and Lori (John) Young
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From the Desk of Pastor Bruce
How many of you have ever read the Gospels (all about the life and ministry of Jesus) and wondered how Jesus could be so peaceable and loving, even in the face of conflict? So many people were at odds with Jesus, and yet when confronted, Jesus simply loved the people.
Luke 5:12-13 “While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” And immediately the leprosy left him.” In that day, touching someone with leprosy made you unclean, as in unholy and unfit to even enter the temple. Jesus was no ordinary person! He had love and compassion for people.
I am preaching from Philippians, and I personally love the second chapter! Paul writes regarding how we treat people. Look specifically at verse 5-8 “In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross!”
Please consider the way Jesus behaved! Humble yourself, don’t think of yourself special or better than anyone else. Be compassionate toward everyone, even the untouchable.
-Pastor Bruce Miller from Swanville Bible Church, 320-547-2916
Larry J. Herke
Larry J. Herke, age 61, passed away peacefully at 7:40 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024. He was surrounded by family and friends, with a serene view of Big Sauk Lake in Sauk Centre, MN.
Larry was born April 25, 1963 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to Larry W. and Sheila J. (Jacobson) Herke. He was a 1981 graduate of Mankato East High School. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Mankato State University. It was during college that he met his future wife, Debbie. He married Debra Rose Kortuem on December 28, 1985.
Larry served in the U.S. Army and Minnesota National Guard for over 30 years, retiring with the rank of Colonel. After retiring from the Minnesota National Guard, he became the Director of the Minnesota Office of Enterprise Sustainability, focusing on reducing the state government’s use of energy, water, and production of solid waste. In 2019, Larry was appointed Commissioner of Veterans Affairs under the Walz administration, where he promoted new approaches to end veteran homelessness and expanded access to state veteran’s homes. He was medically retired in 2023 following a diagnosis of ALS, a terminal disease that affects military members and veterans at twice the rate of the civilian population.
Larry was actively involved in various organizations, serving as a Board Member of the Minnesota Military and Veteran’s Museum, an Assistant Scout Master for the Boy Scouts of America, and a member of the Grey Eagle United Methodist Church, VFW, AMVETS, Jewish War Vets, and the American Legion, where he was a Life Member.
His hobbies included fishing, bicycling, pontooning, reading, gardening, camping, yard work, cross-country skiing, and playing Risk with his sons. He enjoyed tackling a good project.
Larry is survived by his sons: Jon (Meagan), Joe (Laura), and Justin (Anna); granddaughter Maisie Herke; sister April Barton; father Larry W. Herke; and in-laws Chuck and Bev Kortuem.
He was preceded in death by his wife Debbie; mother Sheila Herke; grandparents Joy and Florence Jacobson, and Ed and Ina Herke; and granddaughter June Herke.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 20th at the Grey Eagle United Methodist Church. Interment will be at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls following the lunch for family and close friends.
Visitation will be from 9 to 10:45 a.m. at the Grey Eagle United Methodist Church.
Donations can be made to MDVA through the link provided. Donate/Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs - State of Minnesota
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.
Ronald E. “Ron” Heinen
Ronald E.
“Ron” Heinen, age 72, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 13, 2024 at his home in Melrose, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 19 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking and Rev. Vincent Lieser officiating. Inurnment will be in the parish cemetery with military honors by the Lake Henry American Legion Honor Guard and the Melrose Veterans Honor Guard.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church.
Ronald Elmer Heinen was born on August 23, 1952, in Belgrade, Minnesota to John and Esther (Winter) Heinen. He graduated from Melrose High School in 1970 and then went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army. On June 21, 1980 he married the love of his life, Karen Spaeth. They raised two beautiful and fun-loving daughters, Kim and Carrie. Together they owned and operated the Water Hole Bar in Spring Hill for several years where he shared a story or twenty that usually ended with laughter. In 2017, Ron retired from the Melrose Implement. Following retirement, he spent his time with his grandchildren which he loved most. He also enjoyed golfing, gardening, reading, deer hunting and making people laugh! He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church where he served on the church council, Lake Henry American Legion Post 612, Melrose American Legion Post 101, and one last laugh, a member of Costco.
Survivors include his wife, Karen Heinen of Melrose; daughters, Kimberly (Bill) Fuechtmann of Hastings and Carrie (Steve) Schulzetenberg of New Munich; grandchildren, Kira and Ruby Fuechtmann, JP, Rikki, Vayda, and Pearl Schulzetenberg; and brothers and sister, Jim (Patty) Heinen, Ralph Heinen, Mary Jane Heinen, Al Heinen, Vern (Cindy) Heinen, Mark (Chris) Heinen, and John (Barb) Heinen. Ron was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws: Ginny Heinen, Charles Jackson, Dorie Heinen; and father and mother-in-law, Leroy and Donna Spaeth.
Arrangements were made by the PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.
Dolores T. Petermeier
Dolores T. Petermeier, age 91 of Melrose, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, September 16, 2024 at Getty Street Assisted Living in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 21 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Mitchell Bechtold officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Melrose.
Visitation will be from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Dolores Petermeier was born February 28, 1933 in St. Martin, Minnesota to Peter and Thecla (Gertken) Noll. On August 18, 1954 she married Delbert Petermeier at St. Martin Catholic Church in St. Martin. Dolores was a homemaker all her life, she enjoyed having people over for yummy meals, coffee, drinks, and lots of laughter.
Dolores loved being surrounded by her family, hosting anyone who showed up on her doorstep, playing piano, root beer floats, all furry and feathered creatures and without a doubt, Jesus. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose.
She will be missed by her children, Tim (Barb) Petermeier of Melrose, Dan (Nancy) Petermeier of Melrose, Jay (Connie) Petermeier of Melrose, and Jane Petermeier (Aaron Ellingsen) of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; grandchildren, Travis Petermeier (Karley Christine) of St. Cloud, Michelle (Josh) Traut of Sartell, Ryan (Becky) Petermeier of Plymouth, and Kelly (Makayla) Kruchten of Sauk Centre; great-grandchildren; Cade and Kanon Petermeier, Calvin, Wyatt, and Everett Traut, and Henry and William Petermeier; and sister-in-law, Julie Noll of Madera, California.
Dolores was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert Petermeier on September 2, 2016; parents; brothers, Ralph, Florian, Alquin, and Donald Noll; sisters, Bernelda Kuhl and Sister Dorothy Noll, OSB.
Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.
Morrison Co. Sheriff’s Office
Accident: September 12, 2024: At approximately 7:49 a.m., their office received a report of a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Nature Road and Great River Road, approximately two miles east of Bowlus, MN in Two Rivers Township.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, 33-year-old Joshua Pogreba of Bowlus, MN was traveling south on Great River Road and 35-year-old Rebecca Scholz of Bowlus, MN was traveling east on Nature Road. Pogreba failed to yield at the stop sign and struck Scholz’s vehicle in the intersection. Scholz’s passenger, a 6-year-old juvenile female was treated at the scene and released.
The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Royalton Police Department, Bowlus Fire Department, Bowlus First Response Team and Mayo Clinic Ambulance.
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Robert Hare
Robert Russell Hare, age 70, passed away in his home in Upsala, MN on September 5, 2024. Bob was a writer, philosopher, book lover, and world traveler. He was born August 4, 1954 in Woodbury, Minnesota to Rev. Edward Taylor Hare, Jr. and Alice “Bette” Hare. He grew up in Minnesota, and later moved to Canada to attend Brandon University in Manitoba. Bob had a desire for adventure, and after college, he spent several years hitchhiking and traveling the globe. He also enjoyed camping in the Boundary Waters, playing basketball with friends, cooking, and spending time with family–fishing, playing cards, and telling stories. Together with Kathryn Neufeld they raised four children. Later in life, he went back to university to finish his Bachelor’s, specializing in Library Science.
Bob is survived by brothers Bill (Rhoda) and Bud (Shannon), foster sister Jenny, and children Rebecca (Dan), Seth, Robbie (Ky), and Paige (Scott).
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 21 at 1:00 p.m. at Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St. Cloud, Minnesota. Informal reception to follow at Granite City Food & Brewery located across the street.
Parkinson's Support Group Meeting
Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting is for anyone with Parkinson’s, their families, and caregivers. Next meeting will be October 1st at 2 p.m. at the CentraCare Long Prairie West Campus Boardroom, 20 9th St. SE.
Will share treatment information and individual stories.
For more information contact Rona Bleess at 320-874-0222.
Albany Senior Dining
Mon., Sept. 23: Polish sausage, fried onions & peppers, sweet potato, vegetable Normandy, bread.
Tues., Sept. 24: Hamburger rice hotdish, broccoli, pineapple, bread.
Wed., Sept. 25: Spaghetti w/meat sauce, noodles, green beans, breadstick.
Thurs., Sept. 26: Italian pork chop, creamed potatoes, pears.
Fri., Sept. 27: Sweet & sour chicken, rice, oriental vegetables, mandarin oranges, bread. Pre-registration requested to dine daily. For more info. call 320-845-4070.
The Country Cruizers Car Club is supporting student's skill building in the Automotive/Small engines program at Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School. They graciously donated 2 digital torque wrenches to enhance the program. Pictured is Allen Walter, Mike Noe, Curt Gjerstad, Student Benjamin Kasper, and Archie Archambauk.
The Minnesota DNR and the City of Grey Eagle recently collaborated to get a new fishing pier
45th Anniversary
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The Catholic United Financial Holy Family PVT #300 Grey Eagle held their annual Matching Grant Pancake and Sausage Breakfast on Sunday, Sept. 8 at the St. Joseph Parish Hall. Submitted by Cindy Mensen.
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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 husband is really excited after reading your books, and now he’s determined to start living on a budget.
I love seeing this kind of passion and determination in him, but I’m not sure about going all-in on everything it would take to make this happen.
I guess the truth is there are just some things I don’t want to give up. Do you have any advice for getting motivated?
-Allison
Dear Allison,
I get what you’re saying. Sometimes, when you first begin working hard to gain control of your money and get out of debt, it can seem like all the fun goes out of life. It takes a lot of hard work and discipline to change any habit.
I know budgeting sounds intimidating, but goals and dreams have a better chance of coming true if you have a written game plan. Just give it a try. Sit down with your husband at the beginning of each month and do a written budget together. Give every dollar a name on paper before you spend anything. It’s not medieval torture, and it’s not just a math exercise. It’s a chance for you both to have input on what you want to accomplish and how to make it happen.
When two are married they become “as one.” And that’s how all decisions should be made from that point forward. Some fantastic sharing is going to happen when you bring
these thoughts and ideas out in the open.
Once you start doing a budget, you’ll begin to see things in a whole new way. You’ll see where you can cut back, where you can save and how you can make things happen that may have seemed impossible before. Sure, you may have to give up a few little things for a short while. But when you see how quickly you can make a lot of really cool stuff happen in your lives, I think you’ll be excited by the possibilities!
— Dave
Dear Dave,
In your opinion, what are healthy boundaries when it comes to finding a job if the type of work doesn’t align with your beliefs? I live near a casino, where there are several job openings that pay well. However, I believe gambling is wrong. I don’t gamble, and neither does anyone in my family. I would really appreciate your thoughts on the situation.
-Gracelyn
Dear Gracelyn,
Work is a big part of life. And that means it’s a big part of what you spend your time doing for many years. So, I think people should make a living doing something that is consistent with values and beliefs. In my mind, needing a job does not offset that. Otherwise, it would be okay to be a drug dealer, or any number of other illegal, immoral and unethical things that can provide an income.
Here's my opinion. If you don’t agree with gambling on a moral basis, then you shouldn’t work in a gaming establishment. If you think drinking alcohol is wrong or sinful, then you probably shouldn’t work in a brewery or distillery. See where I’m going with this? Personally, I don’t like gambling, either. I think it’s a tax on people who can’t do math and poor people.
There are other jobs that pay well out there, Gracelyn. But to be at peace with yourself, you’ve got to do something that’s consistent with your own personal value system and principles.
-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.
Ask The Motor Medics®
Dear Motor Medics,
I have a 1988 Chevy truck with a 350 and manual transmission. I have 90k original owner miles on the truck and last year I rebuilt the engine from the ground up. I was a machinist in my pre-retirement career performing race car engine builds. I worked with a younger local mechanic who has a shop and together we built it up some and added custom exhaust, a bigger cam, cold air intake, etc. After all this the truck went through three fuel pumps in the tank. The original and two more. I am not a diagnostic guy so I had a local mechanic take a look and he says that the failure is due to me using 10 percent ethanol blends in my truck and that I should never use it. Is this a real thing? I have four other cars and two of them are even older with in-tank pumps and I have never had an issue with them, and they have many more miles on them.
-Jerry in Branson, Missouri Dear Jerry,
The information that the mechanic has given you is not correct. Using 10 percent ethanol is the standard these days and has been for many years. In our area it has been that way for over 30 years so if it was the issue, we would have seen many fuel pump failures. Knowing what we do about these trucks from our shop we would lean towards wiring or relay issues.
-Take care, The Motor Medics Dear Motor Medics,
My question is about tires. I recently went to a tire store with my 1998 Ford F150 to have 4 used tires mounted on it. The tires I brought in were never used spare tires that had been removed from vehicles at a dealership
about twenty years ago. The tires were for sale at an auction, and they sold over fifty of them. When I went in, they said that the tires were over twenty years old, and it was against the law to use them due to the age. They told me it was because age degrades the tires, and they could blow out causing a crash. They look new and I think they just want to sell me new tires, but they did not offer that. They just said no and sent me on my way.
-Kevin in Ogden, Utah Dear Kevin,
Well, they are right. We don’t know what your specific laws are but DOT frowns upon tires that old being on the road and in some states, yes, it is not legal to use them on the road. They will break down with time even when stored indoors so for your safety and the safety of others we do not recommend using them or selling them to someone who may use them for any purpose even for trailer tires. If they are on the road, they can be a hazard. Take care and stay safe.
-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.
Local Municipality Minutes
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Grey Eagle City • August 14, 2024
The regular meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council was called to order by Mayor Joseph Arnzen at 6:30 pm on the 14th day of August 2024 in Council Chambers. Council members present were Brad Johnson, Brian Hollenkamp, Chris Browen & Roland Ahrendt. There were no council members absent. Also in attendance were Beth Ramacher and guest: Greg Stang.
A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve the agenda. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Roland Ahrendt to approve the minutes of the July 9, 2024 meeting. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
The Council took a tour of the water treatment plant with Greg Stang from PeopleService. Greg showed them how things work and pointed out some concerns, including corrosion.
Quotes for interior and exterior cleaning and inspection of the water tower were reviewed. A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve the interior and exterior cleaning and inspection of the water tower by Maguire Iron. A second was made by Brian Hollenkamp and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to put the Meyer snowplow and the box mount sander up for sealed bids. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve the temporary liquor license for the Relief Association’s Corn Feed. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. A motion was made by Brad Johnson to waive the $100 temporary liquor license fee for the Relief Association. A second was made by Brian Hollenkamp and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve a temporary liquor license for the Grey Eagle Burtrum Lions Tractor Pull on September 2, 2024. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
Discussion was held on ducks that are being caged in city limits. The Council has requested a letter and copy of the Animal Ordinance be sent to the resident.
gWorks bought out UBMax, the current utility billing software company. UBMax will discontinue service and support as of December 31, 2024. A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve the quote from gWorks. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
An update was given to the Council on the Community Concern for Youth Program that the City donates to.
A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve the annual lease of the propane tank at the west lift station. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Roland Ahrendt to approve 2024-2025 membership to the Minnesota Association of Small Cities. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
Discussion was held on the 2006 Chevy Truck purchased from the DNR for the Fire Department. The Council requested that Dan Ber-
scheid, Fire Chief, be present at the September meeting for further discussion.
Discussion was held on the services provided by Long Prairie Sanitation. There will be no changes to the current services.
Cleaning of the Great River Regional Library was discussed. There will be no changes at this time.
Updated funding options for 2024-2025 from Sourcewell were discussed.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve Resolution 2024-21: Resolution Accepting $47,964.58 from Sourcewell for Community Impact Funds. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. The resolution is as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-21: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING $47,964.58 FROM SOURCEWELL FOR COMMUNITY IMPACT FUNDS FY 23-24
WHEREAS, money has been received from Sourcewell; and WHEREAS, the City Council feels that the donation will benefit citizens of the area;
1. That the City Council of the City of Grey Eagle formally accepts the funds from Sourcewell for Community Impact Funds for the fiscal year 2023-2024.
2. That the City Clerk/Treasurer is authorized and directed to make the appropriate revenue and expenditure budget adjustments as needed to reflect this funding and its intended use.
Adopted by the Grey Eagle City Council this 14th day of August 2024.
The 2025 preliminary budget and proposed levy were given to the Council for review. The levy will need to be approved at the September meeting.
A motion was made by Roland Ahrendt to approve payment of Claims #3175-3205, totaling $55,761.33 and include additional payments of the following: MN Power $2195.74, Minnesota Historical Society $17.66, Chase Diesel $446.92, Quinlivan $293.00, Brian Koehn $350.00, Jeri Ahrens $20.10 and Ruby Eiden $53.60. A second was made by Chris Browen and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 pm. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
The next regular meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council will be held at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 in Council Chambers. Beth Ramacher, Clerk/Treasurer
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988 is now the three-digit dialing code that routes callers to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (or 988 Lifeline). It is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and administered by Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant).
When people call, text, or chat with the 988 Lifeline, they are connected to trained crisis counselors who are part of the existing 988 Lifeline network, made up of over 200 local crisis centers. These crisis counselors are trained to provide free and confidential emotional support and crisis counseling to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress and connect them to resources. These services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, across the United States.
The 988 Lifeline’s network of over 200 crisis centers has been in operation since 2005 and has been proven to be effective. Trained crisis counselors listen, provide support, and connect callers to resources when appropriate.
Callers who follow the “press 1” prompt are connected to the Veterans Crisis Line. A Spanish Language line is available by pressing 2, and more than 240 languages are supported through a Tele-Interpreters service.
Eagle Outdoor Services
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Convenience Store • Bait OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Hours: 6 AM to 10 PM
Pizzas • Cold Spring Bakery Schaefer’s Meats • T-Shirts Leanin’ Tree Gift Cards
320-285-2383 • Grey Eagle
City
Thursday, October 3rd 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Clean, Deodorize, Sanitize & Fluff Pillows • Put in new ticking. Crushed Foam Pillows Can Be Cleaned & Polyester Pillows Can Be Recovered. New Custom Made Pillows & Down Comforters For Sale
WALK-INS - No Appointments Necessary For More Information Call 320-746-2637.
Callers now also have the option of following a “press 3” prompt to be connected to a crisis counselor specifically trained in supporting LGBTQI+ callers. Numerous studies have shown that callers feel less suicidal, less depressed, less overwhelmed, and more hopeful after speaking with a 988 Lifeline crisis counselor. For more information: https://988lifeline.org.
Holy Family School to Hold Fall Festival
Everyone is invited to the 5th annual Fall Festival Sept. 28 from 3-9 p.m. at Holy Family School in Albany.
The event will feature music, a bounce house, an inflatable obstacle course, a scavenger hunt, gaga ball games, bean bag games, hammerschlagen, hair extensions, temporary tattoos and glow items. An outdoor family movie will be shown at dusk, approximately 7 p.m. Guests are invited to bring chairs and blankets for the movie.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
A grand raffle drawing will be held at 6:30 p.m.
CLASSIFIED ADS
ST. MARTIN: Fall city-wide garage sales, Fri. & Sat., Oct 4-5. Watch for balloons.
WANTED TO BUY: Dairy Heifers and Cows. 320-894-7175. SC-evB
WANTED: 14" 4 hole rim for a 1982 Yellowstone Camino camper. Call 320-5734978.
FOR SALE: Air impact wrenches, 3 CBs: 1 Cobra 19, 1 Galaxy 959, 1 General Lee, 1 set of 17" tire chains, new in the box. 320260-2159 MT-tfn
FOR SALE: 1994 Corvette, loaded $12,000. Call 320-290-0924. 9/19
HOUSE FOR SALE: By owner: 209 Elm Ave. E., Upsala. 2-1/2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. 320-632-0493, leave number & message.
MAKE OFFER: Two DeWalt 40 volt batteries plus charger, reasonable offer. Call 320-573-2340.
FOR SALE: Shower chair, like new, $10. Call 320-285-2774.
FOR SALE: John Deere 317 skidloader, quick attach, 7,000 hrs., clean machine, newer tires. Call 320-630-5694. 10/3
FOR SALE: VHS player & movies. Call 320-260-4551.
FOR SALE: Jayco Eagle 5th wheel camper with 1 slide out, everthing works, good condition, $5350. Call 320-290-5156.
FOR SALE: 2 chicken nests, 6 each, total of 12 nests, $30 each. Call 763-229-5275.
GARAGE SALE: Sept. 18-21: 8-6. West of Rice bridge, County Road 2. Womens clothing & athletic wear, Angel collection, farm machinery.