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The businessman explained his problems, and the old man wrote him a check, saying, “Take this money. We will meet here in exactly one year, and you will be able to return it to me at thatThetime.”businessman looked at the $500,000 check and thought of all the problems it could solve. But instead of depositing the check in the bank, he put it into his safe. The check inspired him to think of some new ideas, which gave him the confidence to pursue several potential deals. His company started to turn a profit again, and he was out of debt in a couple months.
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Mackay’s Moral: The person who has self-confidence gains the confidence of others.
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Confidence doesn’t come naturally to most people. Even the most successful people have struggled with it in their careers. The good news is that you can develop confidence, just like any muscle or character trait, if you’re willing to work hard. The better news: These tips can help you strengthen your confidence:
you. You don’t need to be perfect to feel confident. Thinking positive has no negative. Positive thinking turns obstacles into opportunities.
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A businessman was heavily in debt and couldn’t see any way out of it. Creditors were pressing him. Suppliers were demanding payment. Banks refused to loan him any money.
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• Pay attention to your appearance. When you dress for success, you will carry yourself with more confidence. Devoting some time to your wardrobe and overall grooming communicates to others that you are knowledgeable, powerful and competent. I also consider posture part of your •appearance.Always do your best. My parents constantly told me to do my best. The famous Jewish rabbi and teacher, Hillel the Elder said: “Watch your thoughts; they become your words. Watch your words; they become your actions. Watch your actions; they become your habits. Watch your habits; they become your character. Watch your character, for it will become your destiny.”•Don’t lose sight of your dreams. It is important to aim high … to have dreams that inspire you to go beyond your limits. I often joke that it takes years to become an overnight success. But it starts with a dream.
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But there was one C that Walt said was the greatest of all confidence. He said, “When you believe a thing, believe it all the way, implicitly and unquestionably.”
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back on if he failed. Now he understood that it wasn’t the money that turned his life around. It was his new confidence and belief in himself that gave him the strength to achieve success.
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He was sitting on a park bench one day with his head down, trying to think of a way to save his company from bankruptcy. Suddenly an old man walked up to him and asked what was bothering him.
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Walt Disney used to talk about the four Cs to success in life curiosity, confidence, courage and consistency. He believed that if you applied these four Cs to your life, you could accomplish practically anything.
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• Get over the fear of rejection. Rejection is part of life. Not everyone can handle all the rejections that are necessary to be successful. They don’t realize that in order to get the yeses, you must hear the nos.
“I’m so glad I caught up with him,” she exclaimed. “I hope he wasn’t bothering you. He likes to leave the senior home and tell people he’s a millionaire giving away money.”
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as not very intelligent. This created the title of dumb a--, sometimes in reference to the mules and sometimes to the recruits.
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Another reader shared a story about wells. On a farm south of Kensington, MN two men were digging a well with pic and shovel. They had reached a depth of about 30 feet when poison gas entered the pit. It resulted in the deaths of both men. The danger of well digging in history included many poison gas stories, along with stories about cave-ins and injuries and deaths from falling rocks. Whether plant or animal, there is a need for water. I wonder why there wasn't more concern about finding water prior to creating a farmstead. I guess the early settlers were frequently so excited about finding a location after a trip for weeks and months in a farm wagon, they thought that now that they got there, nothing was going to stand in their way.
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remarkable advancements in their study of the Revolutionary War or the settling of the western frontier. How are things progressing in a certain school's physics class or what new things are discovered in the robotics project. Are those that are excelling in academic studies being recognized? It would seem that recognition for academic accomplishment would help to encourage academic success.
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The happenings prior to the Civil War is quite scary. Personally if I am going to pick some concern or worry, it would be what is happening in our country today. We as concerned citizens can do our small part to
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Recently I read a book about the training of the northern soldiers for the civil war. It was discovered that the horses in some cases learned the commands of the drill instructor sooner than the recruits. This wasn't necessarily true with the mules. They, being quite stubborn and uncooperative, were sometimes thought of
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Another friend expressed frustration with our school system and how the media reports what is happening in our schools and I think many us will agree. Country schools didn't have sports. The students were taught the 3 R's along with history. The students were accustomed to homework after the evening home duties were completed. There was also an added incentive for learning, which was the required knowledge needed to pass the test to get into town school for a high school education. Today's news from the schools seems to be all about sports. Sports is a good thing, but has it surpassed the schools educational goals? The local school sports news in the local paper frequently occupies 2 to 3 pages of a 6 page newspaper. The local radio stations report sports for about 1/3 of the newscast. It's uncommon to see or hear stories about how some students have made
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While in high school Jim excelled in academics and sports. He was a member of the National Honor Society and captain of the football and golf teams, While at Loyola, he was ranked the #1 Northside Collegiate golfer with a zero handicap. After graduation, Jim enlisted in the army and was Captain of the Army’s golf team.Jim met the love of his life Laura “Tuck” DuBois Tonn on a golf course in Sauk Centre, MN, 15 miles from Burtrum, MN. When she outdrove him, he knew she was the one! They were married in Sauk Centre on December 21, 1959. Jim and Tuck spent their early married years in Chicago, where Jim worked three jobs simultaneously: State Farm Insurance adjuster, maintenance man, and building manager. God blessed their union with five daughters.
Ruth Marie Gerads was born July 29, 1950 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Edward and Rose (Althaus) Gerads. After graduating from high school, she worked for the Stearns County Welfare Administration for 3 years. She married Fred Linn on November 20, 1971 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Anthony. Together they farmed in St. Anthony where they spent their whole life raising a family and making many memories.Ruth was a member of the St. Anthony Catholic Church and taught religion for 21 years. She was also a member of the Christian Mothers and the St. Anthony Community Club. She was an avid Twins fan and enjoyed watching game shows, gardening, butterflies, cats, listening to The Beatles and Beach Boys, and most of all, cooking and spending time with her family and friends who were most important to her.
Sheila was born on November 26, 1935 to Myles J. and Anne (Vollrath) Milner in Breckenridge, Minnesota. She was the 2000th baby born at St. Francis Hospital. Sheila attended her first two years of high school in Breckenridge, but then went to St. Benedict‘s High School in St. Joseph. After graduating, she entered the convent of the order of St. Benedict. Upon completing her training, including a master’s degree in education from the College of St. Benedict, she taught at St John’s/ St. Andrews School in Greenwald and Christ the King School in Browerville before coming to Long Prairie. She taught 5th grade at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel School for many years and also served as principal.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Friday at the church in St. Anthony.
Ruth M. “Ruthie” Linn
Sheli is survived by her father, Donald Klug of Sauk Rapids; significant other, Dale Hoffman of Burtrum; children, Tiffany Klug of Brainerd, Tanner Oliver of Pine River, Thomas (Brianna) Oliver of St. Cloud, and Tabitha (Elvis) Garcia of Clarksville, TN; grandchildren, Adrea Klug, Addy Klug, and Leon Garcia; sisters, Brenda (Tim) Wilcox of Sauk Rapids, and Merrilee (Scott Tostenson) Ascheman of Clontarf; and former husband, Dana Oliver of St. Cloud.
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While at St. Mary’s, she was befriended by the Mechels family. Both Shari and Randy Mechels were her students and as the years passed, she became their surrogate mother- she considered Shari and Randy her kids. Sheila was part of the Mechels family. She enjoyed spending time outdoors with them hunting and fishing. She was very proud of the fact that she once bagged an 8-point buck.
She is survived by her brother Myles J. Milner Jr. of Kent, WA, her sister Mary Ellen Milner Otis of St. Paul, numerous nieces and nephews, and her dearest friend Lois Mechels.
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A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM, Thursday, September 22, 2022 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Long Prairie for Sheila Anne Francis Milner who passed away foneVisitationPrairie14,familysurroundedpeacefullybyonSeptember2022attheLongCareCenter.willbehourpriorto
Ruth M. Gramke, age 83 of Meire Grove, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Serenity Place on 7th Assisted Living in St. Joseph, Minnesota.AMass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 22 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment will be in parish cemetery.Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers John F. Schmitt, Anthony W. Schmitt, James W. Milner, and Edward H. Milner; and sisters Magdalyn (Schmitt) Hesprich and Kathryn (Schmitt) Thomas.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Loretta in 2020.
Kortan Services to be held Saturday, September 24, 2022 as follows: 11 AM Funeral Service: River of Life Church, 705 12th S, Sauk Centre, MN 12:30 PM Burial Prayer Service: Long Bridge Lutheran Church Cemetery 2 PM Celebration of Life: Little Sauk Legion, 16268 County 50, Little Sauk Condolences: The Kortan Family 12308 US 71, Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Kutter Insurance Agency 107 Main Street, Grey Eagle Insuring cars, homes, boats, farms & recreational vehicles for the past 30 years! Michael W. Kutter • Janine L. Kutter FOR ALL INSURANCEYOURNEEDS! 320-285-2299 • 800-955-6051 www.kutterinsuranceagency.com RBLENKERSOOFING,LLC Melrose • 320-256-5400 Gutters • Soffits Fascia • Siding
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Ruth Mary Gramke was born August 5, 1939 in Richmond, Minnesota to Edward and Olive (Schreiner) Zumwalde. She worked at the Gambles store in Richmond before marrying Norbert Gramke on May 1, 1965 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Richmond. She raised her 5 children, was a master homemaker, and then went on to work at Harry’s Pizza in Elrosa.She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove, Catholic United Financial, and Catholic Order of Foresters.
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James is survived by his wife Laura "Tuck" Mills of 63 years. His brother Jon Mills (Lisa) Colleyville, TX. His daughters, Patty Batenhorst (John) Jackson, WY, Kelly Wagner (Jim) Rock Springs, WY, Tracy McDonald (Neal) Billings, MT, and Jamey Nielson (Ken) Lander, WY will treasure the memories of their father. James also loved his 14 grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren.Hewaspreceded in death by his parents, Lyle and Catherine Mills, beloved daughter Mary Mills and granddaughter Kelly Grissom. Consolendences can be sent to 124 Cedar Ridge, Thermopolis, WY. Please consider a donation to a hunting or fishing organization.
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father to five daughters died of natural causes on September 15, 2022, in Rock Springs, WY. His wife Tuck, daughters, son-inlaw, and grandchildren were by his side.
A Rosary was held on Thursday at 7pm at St.Francis Catholic Church with the funeral following on Friday, September 23 at 10:30 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Thermopolis.
“Ruthie” Linn, age 72 of St. Anthony, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at her home in St. Anthony, Minnesota after a 16 month valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 23 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Anthony with Rev. Julius Beckermann, O.S.B. officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
Jim was born on March 11, 1933, on Long Lake in Burtrum, Minnesota. He was the first child of Lyle and Catherine Mills. Jim’s early years were spent in Chicago, where he attended elementary school at St. Thomas of Canterbury, St. George High School, and graduated from Loyola University in 1951.
Serving as casket bearers will be Ben Felling, Joe Vos, Alex Katzner, Brian Ritter, Tom Gerads, and Stephen Nienaber. Cross bearer will be Vanessa Ellis and scripture bearer will be Hayven Linn. Readers will be Sharon Weyer and Betty Mrozek. Petitions will be read by Lance and Landon Ellis and Kylen Johnson. Gift bearers will be Vanessa, Lance, and Landon Ellis, Hayven Linn, and Kylen Johnson.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Noah Ellis; sister, Carol Finken; and infant sister, Jane Gerads.
David Hinz officiated and burial was at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Sauk Rapids. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk SheliRapids.was born January 25, 1967 in St. Cloud to Donald and Loretta (Ness) Klug. She grew up in the Sauk Rapids area, has lived in Buffalo and most recently in Burtrum. She married Dana Oliver and they later divorced, but remained friends. She was a hardworking counselor holding multiple positions in the Substance Use Disorder field. Sheli was very social and outgoing, and well-liked by all who met her. Sheli had a bright and positive outlook on life, always trying to find the positive in every hard situation. She loved playing Bingo, going camping, spending time at Breezy Point, and was an avid hockey fan. Most important to her was her faith and family as she was very proud of her kids and grandkids. Sheli will always be remembered for being friendly, colorful and always accepting of others.
In her later years, she enjoyed travel, gardening, and bowling. She was an avid reader. Her kindness and love, as well as her beautiful smile will be missed.
In 1978, Jim achieved his life-long dream of moving to Wyoming when he and his partners purchased the Holiday Inn in Thermopolis, WY. Jim managed the hotel for the next 35 years. As avid sportsmen, Jim and Tuck were blessed to have traveled the world in search of big game, bigger fish and adventure. Jim completed many Big Fives, but he was proudest of his final one which was all archery. In 1983, an addition to the hotel appropriately named The Safari Club became the home of the majority of his mounts and pictures. People from all over the world stopped by the hotel to admire his collections.
After she left the convent, she continued to teach in Catholic schools, including Our Lady of Lourdes, Little Falls and Sacred Heart, Sauk Rapids. She served as the choir director and organist at St. Mary of Mount Carmel Catholic Church until 2015. After 35 years of teaching, she made a career change and worked for the US Postal Service in Long Prairie and Waite Park until she retired in 2000.
Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.
James “Jim” Vale Mills, an adventurous hunter, avid fisherman, Golden Glove boxer, scratch golfer, downhill skier, passionate poetry
Survivors include her children, Mary (Thomas) Orth of Sauk Centre, Jim (Patty) Gramke of St. Cloud, Joan (Nathan) Eisenbacher of Sartell, Mark (Carrie) Gramke of Sartell, and Julie (Stefan Hultermans) Gramke of Minneapolis; 11 grandchildren, one greatgranddaughter, a great-grandson on the way; brother-in-law, Herb Ruprecht; and her cherished cat, Lily.Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Norbert Gramke in March of 2022; parents; brother, Kenneth Ruegemer; brother-in-law, Raymond Gramke; and sister-in-law, Erma Ruprecht.
Survivors include her husband, Fred Linn of St. Anthony; children, Stephanie (Chris) Ellis of Albertville, Karen Johnson of Sauk Rapids, David Linn of Annandale, and Robert (Kayla) Linn of Annandale; grandchildren, Vanessa, Lance, and Landon Ellis, Hayven Linn, and Kylen Johnson; sister, JoAnn Heinen of Anoka; and brother, Larry (Aggie) Gerads of Albany.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.
Paityn weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 20 inches long. He big brothers are Aiden 3 years old, and Dylan 2 years old, both at Grandparentshome. are Nancy Stoermann of Melrose, Jeff Friedrichs of Sauk Centre, Mary Ann Justin of St. Cloud, and Kevin and Renee Justin of St. Stephen.
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The Grey Eagle Class of 1977 held their 45 year class reunion on September 10, 2022. Pictured are (front) Liz (Pennie) Quirk; (middle row from left) Deb (Eldred) Johnson, Judy (Lyon) Schwinn, Deanne (Ainali) Dierkhising, Jeanie Sprenger, Cindy (Masters) Tutko, Carol (Schwanke) Demmon, Mary (Krousey) Davis, Paula (Browen) Kimmiski, Gwen (Allen) Kunkel, Les Tschida; (back) Joe Lyon, Doni Berscheit, Robert Notch, June (Roe) Tschida, Cherie (Kutter) Gangl, Laurie (Faust) Call, John Chromey, John Montzka, and Mike Hellmann.
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Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in New Munich.Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Parish prayers will be held at 7 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home.
David and Jenna Justin of Melrose are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Paityn Ann Justin, born on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 9:14a.m. at CentraCare-Melrose.
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She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Anna Lashinski; husband, Emil in 2014; siblings, Henry, Leonard, Lawrence, Edward, George, Alvina and Joan.
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Sharon Veronica Klaphake was born April 27, 1950 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Mathias and Clara (Toenies) Klaphake. She attended country school two miles northwest of her parent’s farm through the eighth grade and graduated from Melrose High School in 1968. After high school Sharon worked at the Melrose Hospital for a year and a half, then at the Sauk Centre Creamery where she met the love of her life, David Gamradt. She was united in marriage to Dave on December 1, 1973 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich. Sharon stayed at home and raised her family until the fall of 1995 when she started working at the Sauk Centre Public School. She worked as a substitute paraprofessional for the first few years and eventually took a full-time position, working with special needs children. Sharon worked there 17 years until her retirement in 2019.
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Rita Mary Lashinski was born on December 22, 1932 in Swan River Township, Morrison County, Minnesota to the late Frank and Anna (Ringwelski) Lashinski. She attended St. Stanislaus Catholic School in Sobieski until the eighth grade. Rita attended and graduated from St. Francis High School in Little Falls with the class of 1950. She worked for a short time as a nurse’s assistant at St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls. Rita attended teacher’s training in Little Falls, she taught in several areas Country Schools. She attended St. Cloud State University and continued her educational journey. She was united in marriage to Emil Richard Stiller on August 26, 1952 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Sobieski. The couple made their home in Swanville Township for several years. Rita was a stay at home mom taking care of the couple’s children and helping on the farm. She enjoyed gardening, photography, word finds, music and doing art work. Rita will be remembered for sense of humor and gentle spirit. Rita was a member of St. John’s the Baptist Catholic Church, Swanville American Legion Auxiliary, St. Anne’s Christian Mother’s and the National FarmersLeftOrganization.tocherish her memory are her children, Mary Anne (Bob) Backowski of Little Falls, MN, Rich (Jane) Stiller of Swanville, MN, Roger (Colleen) Stiller of Avon, MN, Carol Anne (Jerome) Blommel of Carlos, MN, Joan (Ed) Voigt of Cold Spring, MN; grandchildren, Fr. Joe Backowski, Jake Backowski, Roxanne Backowski, Nick Stiller, Laura Torgerson, Danielle Furst, Michael Stiller, Robert Stiller, Matthew Stiller, Samuel Blommel, RoseAnna Parsons, Christanna Blommel, Glorianna Blommel, Vanessa Kohner and Hannah Voigt and great-grandchildren, Levi Hailey, Karter, Karson, Arwen, Theo, Reah, Aurora, Osmond.
Justin Mensen, son of Stan & Cindy Mensen of Grey Eagle graduated from the George Mason University Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology program specializing in Human Factors and Applied Cognition on the 20th of August. Justin was a 2002 graduate of LPGE High School, and a 2007 graduate of the University of St. Thomas. Since 2007 Justin has been an active duty Air Force Officer for 15 years serving as an Air Force Test Pilot and Program Manager. Picture is Stan and Justin Mensen.
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Rita Stiller, 89 year old resident of Little Falls formerly of Swanville, MN died Sunday, September 18 at St. Otto's Care Center in Little Falls, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, September 27 at 11:00 A.M. at St. John’s the Baptist Catholic Church in Swanville with Dockendorff Joah officiating. The burial will be held at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 P.M. on Monday, September 26 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Swanville, MN and from 9:30 A.M. until the hour of the service on Tuesday at the church.
Grandparents are Craig and Kay Sawyer of Melrose, Todd Schroeder of Brooklyn Park, and Chere Doerscher of Andover. Greatgrandparents are Pete and Marilyn Heidgerken of Freeport, and George and Joyce Sawyer of Wheaton.
Survivors include husband, David Gamradt of Sauk Centre; children, Naomi (Chris) Kohn of Finlayson, Kathy (Mike) Wolff of Melrose, Joe Gamradt of Fresno, California, Marie (Jay) Haskamp of Melrose, and Erik Gamradt (Trevor Drake) of Minneapolis; grandchildren, Cooper and Riley Wolff, Jackson, Maggie and Morgan Haskamp, Presley and Jagger Gamradt; brothers and sisters, Kenny (Dorothy) Klaphake of Freeport, Florian (Doreen) Klaphake of Melrose, Eugene (Nancy) Klaphake of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Shirley (Steve) Worms of New Munich, Steve (Pam) Klaphake of Freeport, and Tom Klaphake of St. Cloud; and step-mother, Rita Klaphake of Melrose.
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Harold and Jim Klaphake; sisters-in-law, Betty Klaphake, Norma Karasch; and brother-in-law, Jim Kohorst.
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Jett weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 19 inches long.
Sharon loved dancing, traveling, fishing and going for drives with her husband. Sharon raised her 5 children with love and patience, developing them into the wonderful adults they are today. Mom would drop everything to spend time with them no matter what they were doing. Nana cherished her grandchildren so much and made time for each of them, nurturing their souls and encouraging their individuality. Sharon’s special bond with her twin sister Shirley was God’s gift to each other and their families.
I really enjoy your radio show which I listen to via iTunes podcast. My wife drives a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD with a 5.3-liter Vortec engine and 117k miles. The A/C tensioner pulley on the passenger side front bottom of the engine has been banging on the transmission cooler lines at the bottom of the radiator when the A/C was on and the engine under load. I thought maybe the bearings may be bad so I replaced the assembly but that didn't fix it. The belt is not very old, so I don’t suspect that. I recharged
Going this route serves two purposes: First, it will save you a little money. And second, I’ve got a feeling it will fire up your wife, and get her on board with the idea of you two getting your finances in order even more than she alreadyShe’sis. taking this whole thing pretty seriously if she’s eyeballing interest rates, buddy. She loves the thought of you two having control of your money. Use this momentum to work together as a team, and knock out that debt! -Dave
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get what you’re saying about the truck. And I agree that transportation is a necessity. You guys might be in a bind if something happened and you lost a vehicle, but it’s also a situation you could probably work around for a little while if you had no choice. My guess is you have friends or relatives who could loan you a car in a pinch, and public transportation is an option for some folks. So yeah, knock out the credit card first, then move on to the truck.
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Overheating issues with a Grand Caravan can be caused by multiple issues. You’re supplying us with some details helps narrow down the cause. I can tell you that if the engine is running hotter than normal the computer can shut down the A/C to protect it. The A/C system needs to run at the proper temperature, or the compressor will be damaged and that is why this happens. This vehicle has a common issue with the fan relay which is a solid-state unit. When the unit fails you can lose both fans or just the low speed fan which I think may be the case in your situation. With this fan not running the A/C will overheat and be shut down and the high-speed fan will only run when the temp gets to the higher range needed to activate it. That is why the gauge would read higher than normal. Have a shop check the fans and the fan control circuit and repair necessary problems in the circuit; after that they can properly check the A/C.
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Start by checking the A/C compressor by using both high- and low-pressure gauges. I suspect you may find you have a blown A/C compressor head gasket which causes fluctuations in the low and high pressures resulting in changing loads making the tensioner act this way. I have seen this situation more than a dozen times in our shop. This is often caused by improper charging or a failed fan clutch which has caused A/C system overheating so check the fan clutch as well. When you charge the system adding refrigerant too fast can cause this as well so be Takecareful.care, the Motor Medics
When the rule of paying off debts from smallest to largest doesn’t apply, I think you should attack the one with the larger interest rate first. In your case, that’d be the credit card
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Since the credit card has a higher interest rate, my wife thinks we should pay it off first. To me, the truck is a necessity, and we should pay it off first for that reason. What do you say?
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the A/C system with refrigerant and the belt still pulls the A/C tensioner down into the transmission cooler lines when under load but only when the A/C is on. Any advice you can give me is greatly appreciated.
Dear Motor Medics, I have a 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan and the air conditioning has failed. The vehicle also runs hotter than before. It seems like the fans come on when the gauge reaches almost into the red where before it only reached halfway. Both conditions occurred at the same time. Any help you can give would be much appreciated.
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Road and Bridge Report: Ray reported he had met with Adam from the County on An gler Trail, possibly could use a culvert next year. 335th washed out and needed a new cul vert, Cozy Cove and Ascot had washouts. Ray checked on the spraying and felt the brush kill was Ronworking.reported on the FEMA meeting he at tended for the May 12 storm. Several roads with washouts and culvert issues could be included for funds. Funds are paid 75% from the Feder al Government and 25% from the County. No vember 1st is the deadline to apply. A resolution for use of a Township road was presented for the Chairman and property owner to sign. The resolution with Paul Brunner from 1 year ago was cleared as it is still in good shape.
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According to an investigation, the candle holder, "was very heavy and required signifi cant force or strength to move, and is estimated to cost approximately $1,500 to $2,000." The candleholder also caused damage to the carpet where it fell.
Susie perked up. "That's because it's empty," she said. "You'd feel better if you had something in it."
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She gave Susie a snack and, sure enough, Susie felt better right away.
Ray then stated it would be good to start looking at a road for the Township's next tar project.
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Approval: A preliminary agenda was presented. Ron asked if there were addi tions to the agenda. Ron asked to have to have Cory Belmont added to the agenda. Mike made the motion to accept the agenda with that addi tion. Ray made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.Approval of Minutes: Ron asked to have the minutes include the fact that Greg Butler asked for a contact person and he gave him his phone number and email address. Ray made the mo tion to accept the August 1, 2022 minutes. Mike made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.
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Public Comment: Dave Peterson ques tioned why there were two supervisors on the ballot at the same time. Shouldn't there be a way to stagger these, so that the possibility of two new supervisors doesn't happen.
Adjournment: Motion by Ron to adjourn the meeting. Ray made the second. Meeting ad journed at 9:30 pm.
"That's because your stomach is empty," her mother replied. "You'd feel better if you had something in it."
Law enforcement eventually spoke with Budreau who also admitted entering the church and causing damage but said that he was intoxi cated and could not remember the incident. Both men are now facing charges in the incident.
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Greg Butler then phoned in with his opinion that there was no need for the sign, it was put up with out Board approval and the road was nev er actually designated a minimum maintenance road, so the sign should come down.
Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for August. Claims list included claims 3717-3732 for a total of $34,912.36. This included the crack filling and election ex pense. Ray made the motion to pay the claims. Mike made the second. All in favor. Motion carried. Mail included a P&Z letter, advertising and trainings. Also, update to the Todd County Rentals, and Solid Waste survey. Ron received
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a letter from the Census Bureau. The financial report was reviewed, Mike made a motion to accept it as presented. Ray made the second. All in favor, motion carried.
A cross was also moved and damaged, and other items in the church were moved or tampered with, a press release said. A red glass globe was also determined to be missing from the church, police said.
Additional agenda item: Hall renovations are scheduled to begin September 20.
The Grey Eagle United Methodist Church is holding its 16th Annual Hog Roast on Sat urday, September 24, 2022, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the GE UMC, located at the intersec tion of County Roads 2 and 47, 2 ½ miles south of Grey Eagle, across from the Historic RockDrive-upTavern. meals as well as outside dining are being offered and a free will offering is re quested with proceeds going to support local school fees, kid’s winter coats and building improvements. Scrambled Eggs, Potatoes, French Toast, Fruit, Sweet Breads, Beverages 3 & Free Everyone Welcome!
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Those in attendance all agreed it should come down. Ray said I'm the road supervisor, if you want it down, I'll take it down tomorrow. No further discussion on the improvements to the Public Water Access. Ron will contact Tim and/or Molly at Parks and Trails about payment of the $779.50 improvements.
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from areas within the church showed two peo ple enter, with one appearing to urinate on the statue in the Photographsfront.were distributed for the pub lic's help identifying the suspects. Law en forcement was later contacted by Corey Allen Drouillard, 28, who indicated that he and his cousin Cheyenne Marcus Budreau, 19, were the two identified in the church. He admitted enter ing the church and causing damage, but noted that "he was very intoxicated."
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Church Vandalism: September 17, 2022: At 1:08 p.m., officers were called to Our Lady of the Angels Church in Sauk Centre on the re port of vandalism. When an officer arrived he found extensive damage to the inside of the church entrance area and sanctuary, including a tipped-over statue, urine on the carpet, damaged candleholders and other items.
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Cory Belmont presented his plans to create a pathway to Nellie's Lake. They were given permission by the County and DNR and the Army Corp of Engineers. They would like to put a culvert in with the Township's approval. Ron had been approached about the culvert and felt it would not be an issue. Ray stated he would look at the site as he is the Road Super visor, not
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Little Susie came home from school whining, "Mommy, I've got a stomachache."
An investigator was able to review video surveillance from the church showing two males entering the church at 6:27 a.m., and leaving at 6:38 a.m., carrying a candleholder. Surveillance
MoundRon.Lake access- Ray began by shouting at Ron that he messed everything up and should not have been a part of it since Ray is the Road supervisor, not Ron. Tim from the DNR office asked that the Township not do anything on the road until he got back to them. The discussion quickly went to a sign (minimum maintenance) that Ray put up. Ron stated that both Greg Butler and Tim from the DNR office had been emailing him, as he was the designated contact person. Much discussion on whether the sign should have been put up or not. Ron gave the emails to the clerk to read, in which Tim from the DNR office stated the sign had not been approved nor did he think it was necessary and would be con fusing to residents. Greg Butler's response was it should not have been put up.
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FOR SALE: 15,000 watt tractor driven power generator on cart. Call 320-293-2002. 9/29
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FOR SALE: Arctic Cat 400 4x4 ATV with trailer, 1450 miles, one owner, like new, $3250 cash. Call 320-584-5039. 9/30
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