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Commit or quit … it’s up to you -By Harvey Mackay

After his first night in the barracks, a new Army recruit was rudely awakened by his drill sergeant who shouted, “Rise and shine. It’s fourthirty.”

“Four thirty” the rookie moaned. “Sarge, you’d better go back to bed. We have a big day ahead of us tomorrow.”

It’s time to wake up and realize that if you want to excel at anything in life you need to be committed. If you only want to be good enough to get by, then a commitment to excellence is not necessary. If you are committed to a cause, you don’t need to tell anyone. They can tell from your actions.

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I often wonder how people can be happy or at peace with themselves if they don’t make a commitment to something, whether it’s succeeding at work or improving at a skill. How do you reconcile expecting desired results without making an honest effort to be the best you can be?

Ken Blanchard, author of “The One Minute Manager,” said: “There’s a difference between interest and commitment. When you’re interested in doing something, you do it only when it’s convenient. When you’re committed to something, you accept no excuses; only results.”

Commitment is a prerequisite to success. Commitment is the state of being bound –emotionally, intellectually or both – to a course of action. Commitment starts with a choice and

is sustained by dedication and perseverance.

Wanting something and actually making a commitment to getting it are two different things. Your goals may be big and worthy, but do you have the passion to see them through? Success starts with a road map and a strategy, that’s just the beginning. You must be prepared to see the action plan through – making a commitment to get to the finish line.

Lou Holtz, the legendary Notre Dame football coach, told me that he learned the value of commitment when he was hired to coach the New York Jets in the National Football League. Holtz left after one year when he discovered it was only a job and he lacked a real commitment to it. Lou strongly believes that all human success is the result of a persistent commitment.

It’s hard to keep a truly committed person from success. You can put stumbling blocks in their way, but they will only use them for stepping stones. Committed people have a goal and stick to their plan to achieve the desired result. Your commitment is where your thoughts are.

Investment guru Warren Buffett said: “Are you a fanatic? A manager must care intensely about running a first-class operation. If his golf game is what he thinks about while shaving, the business will show it.”

Stew Leonard Sr., who founded the world’s largest dairy store that is named after him, carved his commitment policy on a threeton granite rock at the entrance of his first store in Norwalk, CT. It read:

“Rule 1 – The customer is always right.

“Rule 2 – If the customer is ever wrong, re-read rule 1.”

Leonard, who recently passed away, said this policy is chiseled in stone because it is never going to change. He credits this

commitment for the store’s growth from a 1,000-square-foot mom-and-pop store into one of the most renowned grocery stores with annual sales of nearly $300 million and almost 2,000 team members.

Commitment matters in any venture, from business to volunteerism to family life. Commitment makes the hard work that is necessary easier because you have a goal and a reason to persevere. Commitment doesn’t take away all the fears, but it does turn them into challenges that you are willing to take on. In short, once you set your mind to it, you have made the choice to see it through.

Michelangelo, the famed sculptor and painter, was committed to the point of physical exhaustion when he spent four years lying flat on his back as he painted the fresco on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome. His glorious project, which left him virtually blind from the paint that dripped in his eyes, has been admired for more than four centuries.

A newspaper reporter secured an exclusive interview with the devil and was especially interested in the evil one’s deceptive techniques. The reporter asked, “What is the most useful tool you use on people? Is it dishonesty, lust or jealousy?

“No, no, no,” said the devil. “The most useful weapon I possess is apathy.” Mackay’s Moral: There is no room for apathy for committed people.

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

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1

• Albany Legion Post 482 Smorgasbord Breakfast from 8 a.m.-noon at Church of Seven Dolors Parish Hall, Albany. See ad on page 3.

• 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

• 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

• Fluff-N-Puff Pillow Cleaning Service from 7 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Upsala Area Community Center. See ad on page 3.

• Folk & Old-Time Music & Potluck from 1-3 p.m. at the Village View Apartments, Grey Eagle. See ad on page 5.

• Fluff-N-Puff Pillow Cleaning Service from 2-6 p.m. at the Holdingford City Center. See ad on page 7.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3

• Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting at 2 p.m. at CentraCare West Campus Board Room, Long Prairie.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7

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

• 127th Annual Burtrum Bean Bake from 4:30-8 p.m. at the Burtrum Community Center. See ad on page 5.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8

• Matching Grant Breakfast from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Church Basement, Freeport. See ad on page 7.

• 15th Annual Spud Fest from 4:30-7 p.m.

If

at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Upsala. See ad on page 7.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11

• Smart Driver Class 4 Hour Refresher Course from 1-5 p.m. at Word of Life Church, Upsala. See ad on page 7.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14

• Fall Festival from 3-9 p.m. at Holy Family School, Albany.

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.

“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne

The Burtrum Bean Bake

The Burtrum Bean Bake is coming soon. October 7th! It's hard to think that it's that time of year again. The menu hasn't changed very much since October 16th, 1897, since the first bean bake.

The beans are still made in the way the beans were made originally. A four foot deep hole in the ground is created that is large enough to fit two large iron kettles, about 30 gallons in size, and enough hot coals to line the bottom, sides and top of the kettles. The kettles contain about 100 pounds of beans that have been boiled in soda to make them more acceptable to the human digestive system. Forty pounds of one inch pork pieces are added to the beans along with molasses and the rest of the liquid and spices. After the contents of the kettles have been added, the top is set on the kettles and they are lowered into the hole with a tractor loader. They are then covered with coals and covered with dirt until ready to be eaten, which is 24 hours. When the baking process has been completed the dirt is removed and the tractor loader lifts the kettles out of the cooking hole.

Another favorite on the menu is the the chicken and noodles. It takes about 100 pounds of flour and 15 dozen eggs to make the noodles. It also takes about 50 chickens to complete the delicious dish.

Originally, Burtrum was a good sized and active trade location. The actual date of the first dwelling in Burtrun, then called Hanson, is not known, but I think it was in the 1880's. In 1889 there were three general stores in town, a saw mill along with a metal manufacturing factory that employed about 25 workers. In 1897 a sorghum processing plant was built in the city. In 1898 the first

hardware store became part of the town. The first bank soon followed. In 1893 the first barber shop appeared. About 4 miles south of Burtrum, a railroad stop came into existence called Cogel's Siding. As time passed there appeared a creamery and the area around the depot became a large pulp wood storage area along with several corrals to hold the livestock ready for being shipped on the train. It's getting to be a big town.

The homes in Burtrum were sometimes rather small. One family, due to the housing shortage, rented a 12 by 14 house for their first winter. By today's standards, that would be the size of a nice bedroom.

Fire was an important item in the early residents in this area, It warmed in winter, burned the trash, cooked the food and warmed the bath water. However in 1923 a fire occurred that burned 5 of the town's businesses totally and heavily damaged several others. Most of the destroyed businesses were not replaced.

The Moses Dane Cemetery, the beneficiary of the Burtrum Bean Bake, was established in 1897. Moses Dane was not the first person buried in the cemetery. He died in 1893 and was buried in a cemetery west of Burtrum, but his body was moved to the Moses Dane Cemetery in 1898. This was the first Civil War Veteran, so his name was used for the cemetery.

The first Burtrum Bean Bake was in 1897. Tickets were $.25 for adults and $.10 for kids, 88 people were served.

Much of the information included in this story is from the Burtrum Centennial book, along with other various sources.

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

Sundown Cemetery Tour October 7

Join Stearns History Museum Program Director Caitlin Carlson and Exhibits & Curatorial Director Eric Cheever as they take you on a guided tour through the beautiful Greenwood Cemetery in Sauk Centre. The event takes place at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 7, 2023.

The history of the cemetery and several of its residents will be discussed. After the tour, participants will travel to the Palmer House (500 Sinclair Lewis Avenue, Sauk Centre), where everyone will raise a glass to

St. John's Catholic Church

39th Annual Craft Fair

Saturday, October 7 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Swanville School 50+ Exhibitors!

Cake Walk • Bake Sale • Country Store Hot Lunch Served All Day!

the fallen.

This spooky event is free to members and a small fee for the public. To register, visit www.stearnshistorymuseum.org or call 320-253-8424.

For more information, contact Caitlin at ccarlson@stearns-museum.org org or call 320-253-8424.

Fluff-N-Puff Pillow Cleaning Service

At the Upsala Area

Community Center

Wednesday, October 4th

7:00 a.m. to 12-Noon

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 320-573-4435.

Serving 8:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon

At Church of Seven Dolors Parish Hall, Albany

Serving: Ham, Bacon, Sausage, Blood Sausage, Liver Sausage, Fried Potatoes, French Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit, Sweet Breads, Beverages

Adults: $14.00 • Children 4-10: $5.00 • 3 & under: Free Everyone Welcome!

Corner Pub & Grill

Freeport, MN • 320-836-2120

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:

Chicken Strips w/Toast & Fries $7.50

Walleye Wednesday: (5-9:30 pm)

Walleye Fingers w/Fries $8.50

(5-9 pm) Taco Wrap $

OPEN Mon.-Sun.: 8 AM-8 PM Lounge Open @ 11 AM Buffet Winners 1004 Shamrock Lane, Albany (One Block off I-94 Albany Exit) SATURDAY: 4-8 PM STEAK & SHRIMP FRIDAY: 4-8 PM Wednesday OPEN MENU Thursday OPEN MENU $13.00 w/Potato, Soup & Salad Bar Sunday, Oct. 1: - Rick Tamm - Bob Pueringer - Leona Maidl Tuesday, Oct. 3: - Vern Fuchs

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WEEKEND SPECIALS

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:

NOW

Full

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: 11 AM-9 PM

• 1-1/2 lb. Wings $6.00

$6 Baskets

Thurs., Oct. 5: BBQ Ribs

• $6 Baskets Your Choice: Shrimp Basket, Angus Slider Basket, 1/4 Chicken Basket, Nachos or Quesadillas w/Beverage Purchase

to go $1.00 charge

SUNDAY: 3-9 PM

• Steak & Shrimp $19.95

• 10 oz. Pork Chop $13.95

• 1/2 Chicken $10.50

THURSDAY: 5-9 PM Includes Salad Bar & Choice of Potato

• Chicken & Ribs $15.95

• 8 oz. Ground Sirloin $13.95

• Creamy Sweet Chili Haddock w/Wild Rice $15.95

Florence A. Hoppe

Florence A.

“Flossie” Hoppe, age 82 of New Munich, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, September 22, 2023 at the CentraCare Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, September 26 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich with Rev. Dan Walz officiating. Inurnment was in the parish cemetery.

Florence Ann Koenig was born on August 16, 1941 in New Munich, Minnesota to George and Mary (Raeker) Koenig. She attended New Munich Elementary School and graduated from Melrose High School in 1959. She worked at Raeker’s Grocery Store and Dave’s Grocery. Flossie then worked at Jennie-O Turkey Store for two years and later worked at Melrose Elementary School, baking cookies until her retirement. She was united in marriage to Richard “Rich” Hoppe on October 17, 1964 at Immaculate Conception Church in New Munich. Together they had four children and five grandchildren.

Flossie was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich and the Melrose American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed bowling in a lady’s league and a mixed doubles league for many years. She also enjoyed gardening and canning, and watching her husband, sons, and grandsons play baseball.

Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Rich Hoppe of New Munich; children, Janice (Sam) Kramer of Freeport, Karen Hoppe of Pennock, Jim (Laura) Hoppe of New Munich, and Tom (Terri) Hoppe of New Munich; grandchildren, Ty (Kaylee) Reller of Sauk Rapids, Courtney Althaus of New Munich, Dillan Hoppe of New Munich and Erika Hoppe of New Munich; sister, Mary Ann Zierden of Melrose; -in-laws, Theresa Koenig of Sauk Centre, Jeanette Hoppe of Melrose, Ethleen Spanier of Paynesville, and Mary (Dan) Krueger of New Munich.

Flossie was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Ed Koenig; in-laws, Edmund Zierden, LeRoy Hoppe, Celestine and Marion Hoppe, and Melvin Spanier; and grandson, Brennen Hoppe.

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

Jennifer Jo Wolbeck

Jennifer Jo Wolbeck, 39, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Sauk Centre Care Center in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM-11:30 AM on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany, Minnesota with a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:30 AM. A private interment will be held at a later date.

Jennifer was born on April 2, 1984, in Sauk Centre, Minnesota to Kevin and Debbie (Sand) Wolbeck. She grew up on the family farm near Albany, Minnesota and graduated from Albany High School in 2002. She most recently resided at the Sauk Centre Care Center.

Jennifer was diagnosed with Friedreich's Ataxia as a young child, but made the most of every day she was given. She participated in Special Olympics while in school and through her young adult years earning many awards, medals, and ribbons during her participation. Jennifer especially loved spending time with her family and friends. She made many friends at the Care Center who became an extension of her family. Jennifer was a huge fan of the Minnesota Twins. She loved watching/listening to the Twins play and enjoyed keeping track of their wins and losses. She had her favorite players over the years, one of which included Brian Dozier whom she got to meet! She always said that was the best day of her life. Jennifer treasured growing up on the family farm where she loved being around the animals. She especially became attached to the family's pet raccoon, Chrissy. Jennifer loved to listen to the ducklings quacking outside her window at the Care Center, taking long walks, and sitting in the warm sun soaking up the sounds of people talking, the birds singing, and the sounds of the water as it rippled against the shores of Sauk Lake. Jennifer looked forward to playing Bingo every week. So much so that she even had her own specific Bingo card which she had all the numbers memorized! Even after she had lost her eyesight, she would often know she had Bingo or blackout before the person assisting her did! Jennifer will be remembered for her caring heart, quick wit, and wonderful sense of humor.

Survivors include her parents, Kevin and Debbie Wolbeck; sisters, Melanie (Greg) Cimenski and Kim (Mike) Dyre; brother, Jeremy Wolbeck; nephews, Shaun (godson), Colten, Evan, and Jayse; nieces, Bethany, Hannah, Kyllie, Shelby, and Hailey; grandmothers, Lorraine Sand and Ludwina Wolbeck; godmother, Karen Pierskalla. She is also survived by her dear friend, JoAnn Middendorf and family, the Messer family, along with many others who welcomed Jennifer into their lives.

Jennifer is preceded in death by her sisters, Kayla Wolbeck and Marie Wolbeck; along with other family members and friends.

To honor Jennifer and her love for the Minnesota Twins, we invite you to join the family by wearing Twins attire or Twins colors.

Congratulations to the 2023 Swanville Homecoming Candidates: (pictured from left) Karley Loven, Carter Natvig, Lexi Hanson, Travis Bellefeuille, Kennedee Chuba and Morgan Bellefeuille. Coronation will be on Sunday, October 1st at 7 p.m. in the Swanville Schools Auditorium. The Homecoming games are as follows: Volleyball vs. Osakis Thursday, October 5th @ 7:15 p.m., and Football vs. KMS Friday, October 6th @ 2

at the Upsala High School Football Field.

Upsala American Legion Auxiliary presented school supplies donated by the Upsala community to Upsala Area Schools on September 11, 2023. Pictured are Auxiliary Members MJ Blonigen, Joyce Swanson, Patti Gunderson, Principal Nick Klug, Auxiliary members Beth Gunderson and Kristi Wacker.

A nice view from Hoffman’s (Itty Bitty) Bay on Big Birch Lake. Submitted by Hans Mische.

Birth Announcement

Reece Arlene Arnzen

Nick Arnzen and Brittany Pierce of Freeport are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Reece Arlene Arnzen, born on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 9:56 a.m. at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital.

Reece weighed 7 pounds and measured 20 inches long.

She has big twin sisters, Rilee and Rory at home.

Grandparents are Mike and Beth Arnzen of St. Rosa, and Trenton and JJ Evenson of Fargo, ND. Great-grandparents are Don and Joan Payne of Burtrum, and Duane and Myrna Evenson of Climax.

From the Desk of Pastor Bruce

I saw something on Facebook the other day that describes a generational gap and probably more, but at least that. It read “I might not be able to Snapchat or TikTok, but I can write in cursive and do math without a calculator, and I can tell time with a clock that has hands.”

So, for those who have read these articles you know that certain things tickle my funny bone. Here’s the thing, I can say the same thing this guy said. I need my kids to tell me how to do things on the computer or figure out my “smart” phone.

There are days however, when my mind just doesn’t work, no matter how much help I get. I need the calculator, or when no one is around to take care of a computer issue, I crumble. Sometimes when I write these articles, I type a word and spell check underlines the word. Then I try a dozen times to correct it and cannot figure it out so I do what any normal person would do, and I change the word.

John 16:33 says “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Jesus said this right before He left His disciples and went to sit at the right hand of His Father. The disciples didn’t know it yet, but their world was about to get turned upside down. However, they just saw Jesus, after He raised from the dead!

Then He said, “… But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Hebrews 11:6 also encourages us to follow Jesus and trust Him. “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” Pursue Jesus no matter what!

Finally Romans 15:13 says “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” That is my mission in life, to share the Hope of Jesus Christ.

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

Est. 1896 BURTRUM

127 Years

SATURDAY, OCT. 7 • 4:30-8:00 PM

Burtrum Community Center

Menu: Baked Beans, Homemade Noodles with Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Coleslaw, Rutabagas, Rolls & Pie

Adults: $10 Children 5-12: $5 Children under 5: Free Cash or Check. Proceeds go to Moses Dane Cemetery.

JD 5020 diesel tractor cab, wide front, 3 pt, hub duals, 2482 hrs showing

JD B gas tractor narrow front

JD B gas tractor narrow front

JD B gas tractor narrow front

JD H gas tractor narrow front, good rear rubber

JD A gas tractor narrow front (1934) ca/round

spoke rims on rubber 4 bolt pedestal

SHOP EQUIPMENT & TOOLS

Coates 20/20 air tire changer up to 17”

Saylor Beall upright air compressor 80 gal tank, 2 stage • Deep well impact sockets

Craftsman commercial drill press on stand

2 piece tool cabinet on wheels • Creepers

Battery chargers • 1/2 ton chain hoist

Micro precision manual tire balancer

Menards metal cutting band saw

Choldun oil changer • Crescent wrenches

Screw jacks • Arc welder • Bench vises

Hydraulic jacks • Actylene generator

Craftsman commercial 1/2HP bench grinder

Pipe wrenches • 3/4” socket set

Lincoln cordless grease gun • Air impact

Graco grease pump w/barrel • Electric drills

Angle grinders • Jumper cables

Tap & die set w/wooden case

Handman jack • Combination wrenches

Lots of hand tools • Electric shop tools

Cherry picker • Floor jacks • Paint guns

Miller roughneck welder w/gas engine

Air compressor w/gas engine on cart

Retractable oil & grease gun assembly

(3) 3’x12’ heavy duty steel benches

Actylene torch set w/hose, torch, tanks, reel

Fast power riveting machine on stand

TRACTOR PARTS - FRAMES

BOATS-MOTORS-TRAILERS

Lund 16 ft aluminum fishing boat w/Evinrude

25HP outboard & EZ load trailer

Mirro-Craft 14 ft aluminum fishing boat

Sea King 6HP outboard motor

Fleet Scott outboard motor

JD 110 LAWN TRACTOR w/MOWER

GUNS

Winchester model 94 30:30 lever action rifle, S/N 3935XXX

Winchester model 100 308 cal semi automatic, S/N 264XX

Winchester model 100 284 cal semi automatic, S/N 674XX

Winchester 22 cal semi automatic, S/N 117XX

Winchester RAO 10 ga lever action shotgun, S/N 37X

Remington model 760 30:06 pump w/scope, S/N 336XXX

Remington model 11 10 ga semi auto shotgun, S/N 10078XX

Remington model 11 12 ga semi automatic shotgun

Remington 12 ga semi automatic shotgun, S/N 696XX

Marlin model 336 RC 30:30 lever action rifle, S/N Z99XX

Mossberg model 9200 12 ga shutgun, new in box

Mossberg 500C 20 ga semi auto w/scope, S/N K758XXX

Savage model 170 30:30 pump rifle, S/N A601XXX

Savage Sporter 22 cal bolt action rifle, S/N 1137XX

Springfield model 188H 22 cal semi automatic rifle

Syracuse 12 ga double barrel • Springfield 12 ga single shot

Sears model 101.16 22 cal semi automatic rifle, S/N 2094XXX

Ithaca double barrel shotgun hammerless, S/N 881XX

High Standard D.U. 12 ga semi auto shotgun, S/N 3142XXX

Coumbia 12 ga single shot shotgun, S/N A4254XX

Marlin 30:30 rifle w/scope, S/N 16043XXX

Hercules 12 ga double barrel, S/N 8666XX

Springfield model 670 12 ga pump Daisy mod 880 BB gun air pump

COLLECTIBLES

Cisturn pump • Metal wash tubs • Cast iron water pump

120 lb anvil • Ice tongs • Metal shop advertising cabinets

Phillips 66 oil catch barrel • JD floor model corn sheller

Metal bait bucket • Maytag single cylinder gas engine

LARGE SET OF MOOSE ANTLERS

Set flat spoke rear tractor rims • JD round fenders

Int round fenders

• JD A styled parts or repair

Set JD A steel wheels, front & rear round spoke

JD 70 head, block, rods, pistons

JD round wheel weights

JD 2 cyl hoods

MISC

Diamond plate 100 gas tank w/12V pump

Several ratchet straps • LP forced air furnace

24” railroad jack • Large caster wheels

Hydraulic cylinders

• New inner tubes

• Metal 2 door cabinets

• Int round wheel weights

• JD B tractor frames

• JD grills

JD brakes, starters, draw bar, heads, lights

JD 50 gas tractor for parts or repair

JD A gas tractor for parts or repair w/flat spoke rims

JD implement rims

12.4x38” rear tractor tires

Garden tractor 6” and 12” 5 bolt rims

$10 per gallon on Medallion $7 per gallon on Supreme

Grey Eagle • 320-285-2000

Ford 4x4 transmission

1987 Ford 4x4 transmission

30 gal oil drum w/hand pump

TOYS

{1/16 SCALE, SEVERAL IN BOXES}

JD - BR on steel, BR on rubber, AR, G, 720 Hi Crop, 630 LP, Field of Dreams, 1915 R Waterloo Boy, 4A crawler, 1953 D on steel, 1934 A on steel, GP, others. • IH - WD9, H, F12, M, others (4) Case vacs, Case L, Case 800, Oliver 1655, Ford 8N, Super Major, 981, Fordson model F, MM tractor & belt buckle, MM orchard

(2) sets

White American

Set of 4

1/16 tractor sets

• Grease pails

• Endless belts

3rd members • Set of heavy duty pallet forks

Rakes, Forks, Shovels, Mauls, Post hole diggers

(40) 4’x8’ sheets 1 inch styrofoam

Heavy duty boom truck winch

• Log chains

• Barrel pumps

1000 GAL PROPANE TANK

Sudoku

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

Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey

Dear Dave, I know when it comes to personal finance, you’re a big fan of living on a written, monthly budget. Should you do a small-business budget the same way you do your household budget?

-Joseph

Dear Joseph, The concept you’re working with is the same, but they’re still a little bit different. When it comes to a small business, you’re trying to project your income and expenses, thereby projecting your profit for the month and the next two months after that. Those three months make what we call a quarter. If you’ve been in business for a while, you can reach out further than that and usually do a reasonably accurate job of projecting the entire year.

It all really just comes down to this: You still have to plan your income and your outgo. Some small-business owners tend to forego long-term planning and live hand to mouth and crisis to crisis. Sure, they may look at the profit and loss statements, but that’s kind of like looking in the rearview mirror while driving. Budgeting’s not rocket science. The budgeting and planning don’t have to be super sophisticated, as long you’re realistic about how much revenue you’re generating and your operating costs.

A lack of planning and handling money properly—making money behave by projecting revenue, expenses and those kinds of things—are the main reasons most small

businesses fail. Then, the owners turn around and blame “cash flow problems.” That’s a pretty vague term, and in most cases, it’s a bunch of double-talk. It’s usually coming from someone who borrowed money and couldn’t make the payments or had too much money going out and not enough coming in.

You’ve got to project into the future and think about what you’re going to do and how you’re going to make it happen. That’s really all a small-business budget is. You’re saying, “Realistically, this is what we should make this month, and this is what we should spend this month.” It’s what I tell my team when they’re doing budgets. And when you think about it, it’s not even goal setting so much as it’s having a knowledgeable and informed conversation with the marketplace.

I hope this helps, Joseph!

Ask The Motor Medics®

From the Hosts of the Under The Hood radio show.

-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.

Albany Senior Dining

Mon., Oct. 2: Tuna noodle casserole, garden salad, steamed carrots, pudding.

Tues., Oct. 3: Hot dog on bun, Western chili, peaches.

Wed., Oct. 4: Meatloaf, whipped potatoes, gravy, glazed carrots.

Thurs., Oct. 5: Chicken tetrazzini, peas & carrots, garden salad, ice cream cup.

Fri., Oct. 6: Lasagna roll ups, 7 layer salad, orange wedge, breadstick.

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

Dear Motor Medics, I’m having trouble with my car overheating. When driven until the engine is fully warmed up the temperature gauge will move to the red line but then drops back to almost the cold mark and continues this cycle as long as I drive. This has been going on for several months and I also noticed that on one cool morning when I used my heater, the temperature of the air coming from the vent changed from hot to cold when the gauge started to cycle. The funny thing was that the temp went cold when the gauge was hot and then warmed up again when the gauge moved towards cold. What could be going on with my car?

-Beverly in Lincoln, Nebraska

Dear Beverly, The description you provided is very good and unfortunately the first thing that comes to mind is a head gasket failure. When a head gasket fails it can allow the heated combustion gases from the cylinder to pass into the cooling passages. When this happens, the coolant can no longer cool the engine due to the disruption of the coolant flow and the gauge moves towards hot. At the same time the coolant flow to the heater is disrupted and the air from the vents will cool down. Checking for a head gasket failure is done by testing the air in the cooling system for combustion gases. If gas is present, it indicates a failure in the system.

-Take care, the Motor Medics

Dear Motor Medics, I have faithfully serviced my Toyota

since the day it was new in 2011. I have taken it in for every factory recommended service listed under the severe service category in the owner’s manual. I have had very few failures in the first 150,000 miles. I say first because I plan to drive it another 150,000 before trading it off and I may even keep it longer if she holds together. The manual stops at about 120,000 but I have seen the pattern and can just repeat I suppose. Being that it is aging are there things not in the manual that I should consider to preserve the life of the truck?

-Ralph in McAlester, Oklahoma Dear Ralph,

Good job on keeping your vehicle running. In addition to the, manufacturer recommended services you can ask your shop what they recommend. Often a fuel system cleaning can do wonders for an aging vehicle that is starting to lose fuel mileage due to the lost efficiency caused by a dirty fuel system. Also at this age brake fluid and power steering fluid will start to break down or become acidic which can wear parts prematurely. Changing these fluids often will extend the life of the systems and save you money on repairs over the long term. A good relationship with an experienced shop is the best way to find out what areas of your vehicle can benefit from a little added attention to maintenance.

-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

Email Minutes to htnews@icloud.com

Grey Eagle Township • September 11, 2023

Call to Order: Mike Rohe called the meeting to order at 8:00 pm. The pledge of allegiance was recited.

Members Present: Mary Ann Primus, Mike Rohe, Alan Roering and John Young. Erv Herdering was also present.

Agenda Approval: A preliminary agenda was presented. Mike asked if there were additions to the agenda. Alan made the motion to accept the agenda, John made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.

Approval of Minutes: John made the motion to accept the August 7, 2023 Township minutes. Alan made the second. All in favor. Motion passed.

Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for August. Claims list included claims 3855-3864 for a total of $10,838.56. John made the motion to pay the claims. Alan made the second. All in favor. Motion carried. Mail included pipeline information, training opportunities, grant information for road and weeds. John made a motion to allow the clerk to attend the training in Staples. Alan made the second. All in favor, Motion carried.

The financial report was presented and approved.

Road and Bridge Report: Roads that will need to be improved this fall yet are 295th and possibly 130th to prepare for next year. John presented the BBL signage- will be held on file for discussion next spring. No info. back from the DNR on possible dock for BBL. Need to prioritize jobs for Erv to work on before winter, some culvert work on Ascot, Austin, Brakken gravel, and 337th. John will look into grant monies for 341st, need to at least do shoulder work this fall. Alan will check with snowmobile club about snowmobiles on BBL access. Carr’s and Scherping will be starting tree trimming and brushing cutting, Motion by Alan to spend approx. $15,000 for brush trimming. John made the second. All in favor. Motion carried. 341st and Brakken corner will have stop sign replaced and brushing done to help with visibility. John will contact Feldewerd to check on beaver dam on 116th.

Additional agenda item: Discussion on the culvert resolution with some minor changes, will be presented at October meeting. Mary Ann reported on the Dist. 8 meeting. Good attendance numbers, sheriff’s demonstration on drone usage.

Public Comments: None

Adjourn: Motion to adjourn by Alan, second by John. All in favor. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.

Minutes not approved.

Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/Treasurer

Burtrum City • September 5, 2023

Present: Jenae Ulbricht, Irene Ehlert, Juli Scherping, Romie Gessell and Brooke Thieschafer

Others present: See Sign In Sheet

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Ulbricht called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

Approval of Agenda City Council: add snow plow discussion and outside faucet.

Irene Ehlertl made a motion to approve. Juli Scherping supported. All in favor, motion carried.

Approval of the Minutes from August 2023 & Special Meeting.

Irene Ehlert made a motion to approve the regular minutes from August 2023. Romie Gessell supported, all in favor. Motion carried. Irene Ehlert made a motion to approve the Special Meeting from August 10th, 2023. Juli Scherping supported. All in favor, motion carried.

Approval of Bills City Council: Total bills for the month were $2,258.60. Total receipts for the month totalled $6,151.36. Romie Gessell made a motion to approve the bills. Irene Ehlert supported. All in favor, motion carried.

Old Business: Picnic Table Update - Terri will pick up the picnic table tonight.

Building Art - No update at this time.

Snow Plowing of the City - The city is accepting open bids until 9-31-2023.

Contract Policing Rate Increase- Sheriff Allen came to discuss the increasing of the policing contract. Current rate is $42 per hour. There has been no increase in the last 4 years. The Sheriff suggested a $3 per hour increase, and the County Commissioners are wanting a $5 per hour increase. Both parties are in negotiations. A decision will be made toward the end of the month, and Sheriff Allen will update us of the final increase amount.

Handicap Railings - Project is complete.

Wifi in the Community Center - The building now has wi-fi.

City Locks - The electric locks that were purchased for the community center were not great quality, and did not work. More to come on the locks.

City Signs - The City Clerk has been in contact with MNDot, more to come.

Office Update - Desk needs to be set-up.

Grants-Sourcewell - Mayor Ulbricht went over all the options for each grant. The Mayor handed out a list of products/items the city could use or update. The Mayor asked the city council members to also put together a list of items and pricing the city could use or update, and bring to the next council meeting. With some options receipts will need to be given to Sourcewell. Grants are based off of the Fiscal Year. These grants would be very beneficial to the city. No decision on grants was made at this time.

Permits - No Permits Bollig Engineering Update - No update at this time.

City Website - City Website is about 70%

complete at this time. Contents are written. Waiting to get some pictures.

Mayor Ulbricht is hopeful the website will be complete by the next meeting.

Road Signs - MnDot agreed to put out more signage. Project will take up to several weeks to complete. Irene Ehlert brought up adding the MPH sign to both sides.

New Business: Halloween Trunk & TreatPartnering with the church outside of town. Open it up to everyone. A discussion was had on dates and times. Burtrum will host a trunk or treat on Halloween 10/31 from 4:30-6 PM. Brooke will make the flyers and post on Facebook.

Outside Faucet - Will get quotes for the faucet to go directly outside of the well.

City Plow Truck - A city resident asked what the content was of the City looking for bids to snowplow for the upcoming winter season. City Council Romie Gessell stated the city is seeing what is out there and some options for the city. Discussion was had on pricing of a new truck and plow, getting a larger farm tractor. Concern from local residents was that contracting the snow plowing could get costly. A potential candidate came to the meeting with interest in snow plow-

ing with the city’s snow plow truck. Open Floor - An attendee wanted to know an update on the sewer/water. The Mayor and city council members stated there is nothing set in stone at this time. There will be no updates until at least November.

A resident that lives right next to the school stated there were flashing lights and a car parked on the road, and someone came running out. Sheriff Mike Allen who was in attendance and stated to call 911 if there are any issues.

Concerned resident stated that there are regular issues. The Mayor stated the school is under new ownership, and give some time for new owners to clean up property, and let owners know if there are any issues or concerns. A suggestion was given to add basketball hoops under items to update or improve with our Sourcewell grant funds.

Adjournment -Motion by Romie Gessell, seconded by Irene Ehlert to adjourn meeting at 7:46 P.M. Motion carried.

Next City Council Meeting is scheduled for October 3rd at 7:00 p.m.

Brooke Thieschafer, City Clerk-Treasurer

Veterans of Foreign Wars: Why Join the VFW

VFW members share the camaraderie you enjoyed in the military. We’ve put our lives on the line defending freedom. Our families know the hardships of deployments. We understand what you want in a veterans service organization: camaraderie, strong support and effective advocacy. We’re committed to serving our state and nation through the VFW’s mission“Honor the Dead by Serving the Living”-out of respect for those who went before us into harm’s way.

Our strength comes from you-veterans of wars ranging back to World War II and Korea, through the Vietnam War and Operations Desert Storm/Shield, and through Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn, plus many smaller military operations in between. Your membership enables the VFW to do good things for great people particularly veterans, their families, our troops and their communities. Our ability to improve lives grows with each new membership and when current members renew. Dwindling membership is hurting VFW Posts all over the country. Many are closing their doors for good!

We are asking you to urge all family and friends that are eligible to join the Melrose

VFW Post 7050 to do so! You can join any post you want. You do not have to join where you live.

A Lie Funny

A clergyman was walking down the street when he came upon a group of about a dozen boys, all of them between 10 and 12 years of age.

The group surrounded a dog. Concerned that the boys were hurting the dog, he went over and asked "What are you doing with that dog?"

One of the boys replied, "This dog is just an old neighborhood stray. We all want him, but only one of us can take him home. So we've decided that whichever one of us can tell the biggest lie will get to keep the dog."

Of course, the reverend was taken aback. "You boys shouldn't be having a contest telling lies!" he exclaimed. He then launched into a ten minute sermon against lying, beginning, "Don't you boys know it's a sin to lie," and ending with, "Why, when I was your age, I never told a lie."

There was dead silence for about a minute. Just as the reverend was beginning to think he'd gotten through to them, the smallest boy gave a deep sigh and said, "All right, give him the dog."

You can make the difference today by contacting VFW Post 7050 Commander Jim Athmann at 320-237-0542 or VFW Auxiliary President Nancy Kemper at 320-250-4608. 320-428-5611

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.

ELMDALE TOWNSHIP: HELP WANTED

Elmdale Township is searching for a self-motivated individual for various duties all year long as a part-time position. Duties include; acting as back up to the lead patrol as needed, plowing snow, grading roads, cutting road ditches, dust control, minor repairs on equipment, monthly recycling and other duties as needed. Hours would depend on weather. Commercial Driver’s License Required. For more details, contact Jerry Theisen at 320-573-2516.

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

WANTED: Hopper for TV, must be for Dish, need not working. Call 612-283-2718.

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

FOR SALE: 2017 Polaris Ranger 1000XP, VG cond., new tires, windows, lights, fluids changed, ready to go. Details & pics. 320815-8922. 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: Easter Egger and Silver Laced Wyandotte laying hens, 6 months old. Call 320-232-3309.

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

FOR SALE: AKC Reg. Black Lab pups born 8/4/23. Vaccinated, wormed & healthy vet exam. Repeat litter. Excellent hunters. $800. 320-360-9285. DR-tfn

FOR SALE: 2 dolly pads w/handles, 2 load locks, new cold weather airlines, 3 new triangles, $150 cash takes it all. 320-815-5163 10/12

FOR SALE: 25 ft. bale conveyor, $125 or BO, no motor. Call 320-285-5433.

FOR SALE: Cabelas Arrow Saw 5000 RPM NIB, half price. Call 320-260-4551.

FOR SALE: Bear compound bow with hard case, with 11 arrows, like new, $75. Call 320-573-2340.

FOR SALE: Big round bale hauler, fits any tractor with 3-pt attachment. Call 320-2503874.