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Harvey Mackay Tom Kuehne: The Good Old Days Obituaries: Doege, Bertram, Theisen, Schmid Dave Ramsey: Dave Says Ask the Motor Medics® Notes from the Capitol Local Municipality Minutes: Burnhamville Township
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Amazing hobby farm located between Sauk Centre & Grey Eagle Area. Location is excellent and the 18 acres of land being sold with this farm is gorgeous offering some tillable, a food plot & excellent recreational or hunting opportunities. Home is spacious built in 2010 appears to be like new construction. 4 Bedrooms & 3.5 Baths. You must see the owners suite it is unbelievable. Home has an open kitchen, dining, & living floor plan. Hickory cabinets, Ash hardwood floors & knotty pine vaulted ceiling & much of the millwork was milled from trees from this subject property. Property has several pole buildings and the horse barn which bas 8 box stalls and the tact room. Part of the property is fenced for cattle or horses. This is an amazing opportunity to locate a small acreage farm like this in central MN.
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Priceless gifts you can give -By Harvey Mackay A woman who lived far beyond eight decades had been in the habit of having a birthday party every year. Her friends and relatives always remembered her with little gifts, usually knickknacks for her house. As she was getting ready for her 90th birthday party, a friend asked her what gift she wanted for her birthday that year. “Give me a kiss,” was her reply. “Then I won’t have to dust it.” Yes, I know that’s not always a safe option in these Covid times. But you get the idea. Creative gift giving is an art. Strive for a gift that shows you have taken the trouble to pay attention to the recipient and have a genuine interest in them. Price isn’t important; sometimes the best gifts cost little or nothing, because they come from the heart. I recently came across a list of priceless, useful, thoughtful gifts anyone can give – and better yet – they are all free. I guarantee the recipient will love them. The gift of listening. No interrupting, rushing the speaker, letting your attention wander or finishing the speaker’s thoughts. No planning your responses or trying to top the speaker’s story. Just listen. Good listeners steer conversations toward other people’s interests. When you feel you are being listened to, it makes you feel like you are being taken seriously and what you say really matters. And remember, you can’t learn anything when you are doing the talking. The gift of affection. Be generous with appropriate pats on the back, hand holding, hugs and even kisses, like the 90-year-old woman preferred. (Again, keep pandemic recommendations in mind.) Find a way to show your love, especially when so many people are craving human contact. The gift of support. Show your co-
workers that you care by empathizing with them, displaying concern and understanding. Be compassionate and try to build deeper relationships. Open up a bit and be understanding. Try to anticipate needs, and help when needed and wanted. Just be interested in others. The gift of laughter. Share articles, positive news, funny stories and cartoons to tell someone, “I love to laugh with you.” Laughter makes you healthier and feel better. A laugh a day keeps the doctor away. Maybe people should take a humor or joke break … instead of just a coffee break. The gift of a compliment. Everyone likes a hearty “well done.” Mark Twain once said, “I could live for two months on one good compliment.” Who doesn’t love to receive compliments? They make everyone feel better. Compliments not only reassure people, they create positive energy, strengthen relationships and build trust. They are a sign of respect. You don’t need to be an expert at giving compliments. You just need to be sincere and genuine. The gift of solitude. Be sensitive to the times when others want nothing more than to be left alone. Solitude does not mean loneliness. It’s natural to feel overwhelmed at times, so time alone can be refreshing. The gift of joy. Be happy and joyful whenever you can. Your mood should never turn into gloom and doom for others. One of my favorite authors, Norman Vincent Peale, said: “Joy increases as you give it, and diminishes as you try to keep it yourself. In giving it, you will accumulate a deposit of joy greater than you ever believed possible.” The gift of friendship. Without friends, life would hardly be worth living, so let your
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friends know just how much they mean to you today. I’ve always felt that the best vitamin for developing friends is B1. I can’t imagine what my life would have been like if I hadn’t had such loyal and true friends. I am fortunate to number among my friends several classmates from first grade, as well as people I just met. My friends have saved my bacon over and over again. A few have actually saved my life. The gift of your smile. A simple smile breaks all the barriers of language and culture. The more you smile, the happier other people around you feel. Never under estimate the value of a smile. People all over the world smile in the same language. A smile should be standard equipment for all people, both at work and at home. It takes only 17 muscles to smile and 43 to frown – so really, you have no excuse. Put on a happy face! Mackay’s Moral: Gifts that are freely given are worth more than all the gold in Fort Knox. Reprinted with permission from nationally syndicated columnist Harvey Mackay, author of the New York Times #1 bestseller “Swim With The Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive,” “We Got Fired!...And It’s the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Us,” “The Mackay MBA of Selling in the Real World,” and “Use Your Head To Get Your Foot In The Door.”
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THURSDAYS: NOW-AUG. 12 • Long Prairie Concert in the Park at 7 p.m. No Concert July 15: Todd Co. Fair. FRI.-SUN., JULY 9-11 • Swanville Carnival. See ad on page 7. THURS.-SUN., JULY 15-18 • Todd County Fair, Long Prairie. SATURDAY, JULY 17 • Grey Eagle United Methodist Church Annual BBQ Luncheon from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Bake Sale from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. • Grey Eagle Softball/Volleyball/Crafters/Vendors at Centennial Lions Park. SUNDAY, JULY 18 • Grey Eagle Tractor Pull. SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 • 33rd Annual Grey Eagle Fire Dept. Corn on the Cob & Pork Feed from 4:307:30 p.m. at the Grey Eagle Fire Hall. TUESDAY, AUGUST 17 • Freeport Lions Club American Red Cross Blood Drive from 1-7 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center. ALBANY TOWNSHIP • Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall. • Planning Commission meets the
second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall. BURNHAMVILLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Burtrum City Hall. BURTRUM CITY COUNCIL • Meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. FEET FIRST CLINIC • Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Holdingford City Hall. FOOD DISTRIBUTION • Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution first 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 third Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. with cards/Bingo/coffee/dessert. GREY EAGLE CITY COUNCIL • Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. GREY EAGLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the first Monday of the month at 8 p.m.
MELROSE VFW #7050 POST/AUX. • Meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Melrose American Legion Clubrooms. 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 third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Community Park building. SWANVILLE CITY COUNCIL • First Tuesday after the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. SWANVILLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 8:30 p.m. at the Swanville Fire Hall. TODD COUNTY REPUBLICANS • Meets second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Church, Clarissa. UPSALA CITY COUNCIL • Meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.
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High 84 86 86 90 91 90 72
Low 55 63 57 59 70 66 55
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Weekend Weather Saturday
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Hometown News • Thursday, July 8, 2021 • Page 3
“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne Hair
One very obvious difference between the old days and today involves hair. Some individuals in today’s world style their hair so that it enhances their facial features for an improvement in their appearance. Others allow their hair to be so utterly different that they cause observers to notice them. W h e n observing lady’s hair today, we see many variations in the length of the hair. This difference happens primarily because the lady feels that she can more easily manage a particular hair-do and she feels a certain hairstyle makes her more attractive. Being considered attractive is very important for many ladies. Even when going to buy groceries, they put on attractive clothing and makeup, along with a beautiful hair-do. They seem happy and look good. My memory includes visions of ladies buying groceries when I was young. At that time many skirts and dresses were home sewed from flour sacks. Their stockings were cotton and either white or some color that is very similar to skin color. Their shoes were frequently very solid looking with thick heels about one and a half inches high. As we look at their hair we would frequently see hair that were either wound up with bobby pins or rolled around rollers. The hair-do was then hidden by a men’s handkerchief or a scarf wrapped around the head with the knot to maintain the covering at the front of the head. If it was colder weather the common coat was full-length and usually wool and dark brown. The shoppers in those days gave the impression that they were performing a duty that wasn’t making them happy. If you shopped for groceries on Saturday, there were usually more “hair-do’s
in progress” because the hair needed to look good on Sunday. “Shave and a haircut, two bits.” True, the cost of a shave and a haircut was quite small, but we only got a haircut at the barber shop for a special occasion, such as a wedding. The rest of the time hair was cut at home and it wasn’t a completely enjoyable experience. The hair clipper was hand powered. As the hand opened and closed on the clipper handles, the clipper moved back and forth cutting the hair. The uncomfortable part of getting your haircut was that the clipper constantly pulled the hair. Especially for a kid, this was not a fun time. Today’s men’s hairstyles have also changed. Years ago most men’s hair were cut in a style that was sometimes referred to as being a World War II style. Close clipped on the sides and the top left long enough to comb in one direction with a part somewhere on the head. Today there are some men’s hair styles that evidently do not allow any cutting of the hair. Some have ponytails. Men’s hair is sometimes longer than women’s styles. Sometimes these individuals are not motorcycle riders, they might drive a car or pickup truck. Who knows. Many of yesterday’s hair styles were a result of difficult economic conditions. Do the styles today reflect our better financial situations? The women are looking better and the guys........ For feedback or story ideas, email Tom at tom@swanvilleinsurance.com.
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Obituaries
Bernice A. Doege
Bernice A. Doege, age 91 of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at the CentraCare Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 10 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Inurnment will be held in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. The Schanhaar-Otte VFW Post 7050 Auxiliary will pray at 5 p.m. followed by parish prayers at 7 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. Bernice Agnes Stadtherr was born on July 11, 1929 in Melrose, Minnesota to Joseph and Christine (Hinnenkamp) Stadtherr. On July 11,
Vivian H. Bertram
Vivian H. Bertram, age 87 of Greenwald, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 in Melrose, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 6 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Greenwald with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating, Rev. Vince Lieser concelebrating, and Deacon Ernie Kociemba assisting. Interment was in the parish cemetery. Vivian Hildegard Fuchs was born April 22, 1934 in St. Martin, Minnesota to Peter and Zita (Schaefer) Fuchs. On September 7, 1953 she was united in marriage to Elmer Bertram at St. Martin Catholic Church in St. Martin, Minnesota. Vivian and Elmer farmed for 21 years until 1974 when they moved to Greenwald. She baked wedding cakes for 25 years and worked for the Melrose Hospital and Pine Villa for 10 years. Vivian volunteered for 10 years at Park View where she would help
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1949, she was united in marriage to Sylvester Doege at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Melrose. She was employed at Munson Feed in Melrose where she waited on customers, received orders, and did bookkeeping. Bernice also worked at the Melrose Hospital as a receptionist where she would register information for patients need to be seen by a doctor, answer the phone to direct to proper departments and many other tasks. Bernice was a former TECite for St. Mary’s Catholic Church of which she was also a member. She was a member of the Christian Mothers, Diocesan Council for Catholic Women (DCCW), Melrose Hospital Auxiliary, lifetime member of Schanhaar-Otte VFW Post 7050 Auxiliary, Melrose Area Historical Museum for 30 years, taught CCD religion classes, and helped with VFW steak frys. Survivors include her seven children, Daniel, Roger (Joan), Karen, Charles (Melissa), Mary (Edgar), Barbara (Curt), and Steven (Lillie); brother, LuVerne (Rosalyn); 22 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Bernice was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Sylvester Doege; son, John; granddaughter, Kimberly; and sister, Dolores. Memorials are preferred. Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose. residents with their laundry. She was a member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Greenwald, St. Andrew’s Christian Women, and the Elrosa Senior Citizens. Vivian was a former election judge for the city of Greenwald. She enjoyed embroidery, sewing, quilting, baking, gardening, playing cards, traveling, and spending time with her family. Vivian’s greatest joy was being a mother, grandmother, and a great-grandmother. Survivors include her children, Patricia (John) Kraemer of Melrose, Gary (Lisa) Bertram of Greenwald, Audrey (Joe) Spengler of Albany, Jan (Dan) Nietfeld of Greenwald, Brenda (Tom) LeGassa of Cold Spring, Steve (Pam) Bertram of Otsego, and Scott (Clarissa) Bertram of Freeport; 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Virgil (Virginia) Fuchs of Paynesville, Isabel Meyer of Cold Spring, Cletus (Marilyn) Fuchs of Paynesville, and Cleo Nistler of St. Cloud. Vivian was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Bertram on July 22, 2000; parents; one great-granddaughter, Grace; and brother, Eldred Fuchs. Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.
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Company. He later transferred to Northwestern Bell Telephone Company and retired in 1977. He purchased the Hillcrest Motel from his parents and started the Sauk Centre Fire Equipment Company, retiring from both in 1994. Paul served on many boards including St. Paul’s Catholic Church and Cemetery Boards, Sauk Centre Opportunity Board, Sauk Centre Planning Commission, Sauk Centre City Council for two terms, and served as mayor of Sauk Centre for 11 years. He helped to introduce the community to the Merciful Jesus Devotional and was instrumental to the Devine Mercy Chapel in 1982. Survivors include his daughter, Nicoli (Warren) Peterson of Jeffers, and son, David Theisen of Plymouth; grandchildren, Cassandra (Jake) Weisz of Redfield, South Dakota, and Clay Peterson of Woodbury; great-grandchildren, Kasper and Rosalie Weisz; and sister, Gloria Illies of Foston. Paul was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Sandra Theisen on January 13, 2021; parents, Herbert and Florence Theisen; brothers, James “Jim” Theisen and Thomas “Tom” Theisen; and sister, Linda Hatten. Paul will be greatly missed and he holds a special place in all our hearts. Eternal rest grant unto your faithful servant, Paul, O Lord, and let your perpetual light shine upon him. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Memorials are preferred to the Poor Clare Monastery or the St. Faustina Chapel of Divine Mercy. Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.
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by all. Heidi loved dancing like no one was watching. She enjoyed volunteering at the Catholic Charities Food Shelf. Heidi is survived by her mother, Bobbie, siblings, Thomas (Karen Friedl) Schmid of Anchorage AK, Sheila (Matthew) Ketcham of Independence MN, Laura (Steven) SchmidTyler of Cumberland WI, and David Schmid of Orono MN, and nephew and nieces, Gabriel, Audrey, and Lucy Ketcham, her special friend, Paul Pearson, and many extended family. She was preceded in death by her father, Roger “Fuzzy” Schmid.
Paul Kent Theisen, age 83 of Sauk Centre, died Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Fairway Pines Assisted Living in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday, July 8 at St. Paul’s Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery with Military Honors by the Sauk Centre United Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. Thursday at the church. Paul Kent Theisen was born August 2, 1937 in Rapid City, South Dakota to Herbert and Florence (Beck) Theisen. The Theisen family moved to Wichita, Kansas during the war years and at wars end in 1945, the family moved to Sauk Centre and operated the White Spot gas station. Paul graduated from Sauk Centre High School in 1955. Soon after, he attended a welding school in Atlanta, Georgia through the National Guard. Paul served in the National Guard from March of 1953 until his honorable discharge in 1961. He was united in marriage to Sandra Jean Robertson on May 8, 1965 at St. Ambrose Cathedral in Des Moines, Iowa where Paul worked for the Western Electrical
Heidi M. Schmid of Avon passed away June 30, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, July 3, 2021 at St. Benedicts Catholic Church in Avon. Burial took place at the parish cemetery. Heidi was born on December 30th, 1966 to Roger “Fuzzy” and Florence “Bobbie” (Rupp) Schmid in Melrose, Minnesota. Heidi graduated from St. John’s Preparatory School in 1985. She went on to graduate from the University of Minnesota and William Mitchell College of Law. Heidi was free-spirited, caring, generous, and hard-working. She was an adventurer and loved anything to do with the outdoors including camping, skiing, biking, and scuba diving. Her gourmet cooking was enjoyed
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Lance and Tammy Scholz of Upsala are proud to announce the birth of their son, Wyatt William Scholz, born on Monday, June 28, 2021 at 8:14 a.m. at CentraCareMelrose Hospital. Wyatt weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 21 inches long. He has a big brother, Quinn at home. Grandparents are Ricky Butkowski of St. Rosa, Rob and Agnes Randt of Grey Eagle, and Bill and Julie Scholz of Upsala. Great-grandparents are Lidwina Wolbeck of Grey Eagle, David and Carol Butkowski of St. Rosa, and Luella Paul of Holdingford.
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Matthew and Kayla Schmitz of Grey Eagle are proud to announce the birth of their son, Jackson Matthew Schmitz, born on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 6:06 a.m. at CentraCareMelrose Hospital. Jackson weighed 7 pounds and measured 19 inches long. He has a big brother, Easton 1.5 years old at home. Grandparents are Roxi and Paul Schmitz of Cold Spring, and Alvina and Ervin Klehr of Richmond.
Pictured are (front from left) Stella Hagen, Melanie Cimenski; (middle) Cari Simon, Colten Cimenski, Arlene Warga; (back) Chris Borash, Braedan Rene, Jake Gunderson, and Greg Cimenski. The Upstage Players is proud to announce the cast and crew of its summer community theatre production, “Crazy for You” July 16-19. Bobby Child: Samuel Zimmerman; Polly Baker: Bethany Cimenski; Lank Hawkins – Ben Blonigen; Irene Roth: Kylie Pohlman; Bela Zangler: Dan Cheney; Tess: Melanie Cimenski; Patsy: Cari Simon; Mitzi: Stella Hagen; Louisa: Arlene Warga; Moose: Greg Cimenski; Mingo: Braedan Rene; Sam: Christopher Borash; Billy the Kid: Colten Cimenski; Wyatt: Jake Gunderson; Patricia Fodor: Leonice Prokott; Eugene Fodor: Nicholas Mettler; Everett Baker: Jax Pearson; Lottie Child: Pam Schoon; Millie: Danielle Yourczek; stage manager: Pam Schoon; set builder: Dan Cheney, musical director: Denise Cheney; director: Melanie Cimenski. Show dates are July 16, 17, and 19 at 7:00 p.m. and July 18 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are available at the door at the Upsala High School Auditorium. Crazy for You is the classic tale of a boy, a girl, and a theater in need of salvation. Stagestruck Bobby Child works as a banker for his overbearing mother, Lottie, but spends his off hours practicing dance routines and sneaking in to audition for Zangler’s Follies, the most popular show in New York City, headed up by Bela Zangler, a finicky Hungarian producer. Unfortunately, Bobby’s showbiz career is going nowhere, and the fiancé he doesn’t want is in-
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Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson
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The Minnesota House adjourned Thursday from a special session after having approved a series of omnibus finance bills to shape the state’s next two-year budget. State Rep. Paul Anderson, R-Starbuck, said the finished product is something of a mixed bag, with some key victories and some other provisions that are cause for concern. “I am pleased the House minority was able to stop health care costs from skyrocketing, supported law enforcement and prevented billions of dollars in tax increases at a time the state is flush with cash. I also am pleased that we provided tax relief for suffering businesses and people who have been out of work during the pandemic. “Locally, it is good to see we were successful in providing around $600,000 in the tax bill to help Melrose recover from a fire that caused significant damage in the city in 2016. Alexandria also received $120,000 to also help recover from a devastating fire.” Anderson expressed concern for a lack of progress on a couple of other issues. Legislative action was not taken preventing the governor from mandating California’s auto standards in Minnesota. A long-term extension for Minnesota’s reinsurance program that has reduced health care costs also was not approved. “We got another year of reinsurance, which is good, but this issue will need to be taken up again soon to spare people from the double-digit premium increases they were suffering before this program was put in place,” Anderson said. “And,
Local Municipality Minutes Burnhamville Township May 25, 2021 The regular meeting of the Town Board of Burnhamville was held May 25, 2021 at the Burtrum Community Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Mike Berscheit. Members present include Supervisors: Bruce Johnson, Mike Berscheit, Joe Muellner; Clerk Shirley Hulinsky; Treasurer Pam Throener. Erv Herdering was also present. The minutes from the regular meeting of April 27, 2021 were approved as presented on a motion by Sup. Johnson and was seconded by Sup. Berscheit. Motion passed. For correspondence the township received letters certifying township mileage, Minnesota Township Association cards, planning and zoning notices, taxes received and information on American Rescue Act. For the planning and zoning the township was alright with the improvements as long as septic systems are incompliance, the neighbors are ok with the distance to the lake and access to campsites are acceptable. A motion was made by Sup. Muellner to pay all bills numbered 6097 through 6109: Rev. $856.32; R & B $36,983.04; Fire $8,760.50. Sup. Johnson seconded the motion. Motion passed. The contractor has started spraying dust control. He has had to haul water on some roads before he could spray the product.
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When I am preaching, I can tell who is about to fall asleep and who is tracking the message. In the churches that I have served there are those who I cannot keep awake. I tell people, “I can put the best of them asleep” haha. I am not sure if anyone reads these articles but, hopefully a few do. So, for those who do… here is a word for you today. If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, and you would like to witness to others, then share your faith. If, however, you feel that you cannot for whatever reason, then show them your faith by what you do. Galatians 6:9 “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Many times, people get criticized for what they do and if this happens over and over, then that person may become weary in doing good. Their heart is in the right place, but it may be broken just a bit. Paul says to keep doing good because one day Jesus is coming back, and you are making a difference in people’s life! Let me also share with you what James says to the church. James 2:14-26 but for the sake of space just look at verse 18 “But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you faith by what I do.” You can share Jesus until you are blue in the face, but unless your actions follow what you are saying, your faith is useless. -Pastor Bruce Miller of Swanville Bible Church
at the very least, we need to bump out the governor’s push to force more electric cars on our market to allow time for this transition.” In addition, the Legislature on Wednesday approved language ending Minnesota’s peacetime emergency for COVID-19 the governor declared in March of 2020. The move came on a motion made by House Republicans to amend a state government finance omnibus bill which subsequently passed both bodies. House Democrats then on Thursday amended language related to emergency powers onto an omnibus tax bill which was approved.
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Fire: July 4, 2021: At approximately 2:46 a.m., the Stearns County Communications Center received a call reporting a TV on fire inside the residence at 410 Liberty St. in New Munich. The caller said the TV appeared to be smoking and may have been on fire. The initial information from the caller was that two people were outside the residence but there was still an adult male sleeping inside. Prior to the arrival of deputies, that male did make it outside. The owners of the home were identified as Kyle and Jodi Poepping, New Munich. The Melrose Police Department and Stearns County Deputies arrived on scene to find the home filled with smoke. New Munich Fire Department arrived on scene and was able to extinguish the fire. Three dogs and one cat also escaped the residence without harm. The home suffered severe smoke damage. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. One of the occupants reported that he was sleeping near the TV and heard a loud pop. Approximately 5 minutes later he smelled smoke. The Freeport Fire Department was called to the scene to assist as well. Accident: July 4, 2021: At 6:29 p.m. received a 911 call regarding a single vehicle rollover crash at the intersection of Co. Rd 9 and Narnia Lane in Avon Township. This is approximately one and a half miles south of the City of Avon on Co. Rd. 9. Deputies arrived on scene and found a
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2002 Ford Expedition in the ditch south of Narnia Lane. The driver, Cody Tibbetts, 22, of Sartell was traveling southbound on County Road 9 when a drink spilled in the center console of the Expedition. Tibbetts attempted to grab the drink and drifted off road to the right and into the ditch. Tibbetts attempted to regain control of the vehicle, over corrected causing the vehicle to roll. A female passenger, Summer Pramann, 26, of Avon was transported by Mayo Ambulance to the St. Cloud Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Tibbetts was treated and released at the scene. A third passenger in the Expedition was not injured. The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Avon Police Department, Avon Fire Department, and Mayo Ambulance.
Morrison Co. Sheriff’s Office
July 5, 2021: At approximately 10:41 p.m., received a report of a fire at the Borgstrom House-Historical Site, located on Main Street North, in the city of Upsala, MN. The Upsala Fire Department responded and was able to contain the fire to the attic area and put the fire out. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined. The State Fire Marshal’s office is assisting the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office with this active investigation. If you have any information regarding this fire, please contact the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office at 320-632-9233.
Grey Eagle United Methodist Church
GARAGE SALE
Friday & Saturday, July 16-17 • 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Sat., July 17 • Bake Sale: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
We are looking for Full Time Help in our Warehouse/Shipping & Delivery Area! Must be able to: Drive Truck (CDL License is a plus) Drive Fork Lift Benefits Include: Competitive Wages Health Insurance Provide 401K Provide Dental
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108 Cartway Rd. S., Grey Eagle
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Entry level FT Teller/Bookkeeper position at First State Bank of Swanville. Applicant must be personable and detail oriented. Computer and cash handling experience preferred. Pay based upon qualifications, and reviewed after 90 days. Benefits include: 401K, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, sick time, and paid vacation. Please forward resume to steve@fsbswanville.com.
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Office Manager/Bookkeeper This position is responsible for maintaining accurate finances of the creamery and meat processing facility. • 25-30 hour/week • Accounts Payable • Accounts Receivable • Payroll • Inventory Please email letter of application & resume to: elmdalecrmry@surfsota.com Mail or drop off: ElmDale Creamery & Locker 8287 State Hwy 238, Bowlus, MN 56314 (Located in Elmdale) FOR SALE: Oak tool chest on casters for $1100, 6 ft. long x 24 inches wide, 6 drawers (34”W x 3” depth), 1 drawer (6 ft. x 3”), 2 doors (17”x13”). Call 651-739-2715. 7/1
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Pondview Estates
Featuring: Barbecue on Bun, Potato Salad, Chips, Pickles, Pies, Beverages Take-out Available - Call 320-285-8013
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2 Miles South of Grey Eagle, 30422 County 2
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GARAGE SALE: Thursday, July 8 and Friday, July 9: 9-5; Saturday, July 10: 9-noon. 18148 Emerald Drive, Burtrum. GARAGE SALE: July 16 & 17, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Grey Eagle United Methodist Church, Bake Sale and Luncheon on Saturday.
GARAGE SALE & CRAFTS: Friday, July 16: 8 am-6 pm; Saturday, July 17: 8 am-2 pm. Hand crochet dish cloths, shawls, hot pads, Swiffer covers, puppy ponchos, etc. Battery lawn mowers, new in the box Toro gas mower, tools, kids clothing, toys. Young residence: 29442 120th St., Grey Eagle, Northwest corner of Big Birch Lake.
WANTED: Vendors for outdoor event in Grey Eagle, Sat., July 17: 9am-2pm, free! Text Cindy 651-485-5731 to reserve your spot.
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Call Today to Schedule a Tour! 320-845-2969 Pondview is located just 20 minutes West of St. Cloud
FOR SALE: 6’Wx7’L heavy duty trailer, has 2” ball hitch, lights & spare tire, $600. Call 320-573-2355. JA-tfn
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FOR SALE: 2004 Mazda van, $1100. Call 320-267-5632. RB-tfn
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FOR SALE: 2004 Dodge 4 dr. Stratus, $900. Call 320-267-5632. RB-tfn
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• Beautiful 1 Bed/1 Bath Apartments • Income Qualified – Very Affordable • Must be 62 years or older
WANTED TO BUY: Butcher cows, bulls, fats & walkable cripples: also horses, sheep & goats. 320-235-2664. SC-odB
FOR SALE: Black Angus breeding bulls. Call 320-250-0052.
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Freeport
DRIVER WANTED Be part of a progressive, energetic team! Bulk Delivery Driver for Fuel & Propane
Great Equipment - Positive Work Environment • Health & Dental Insurance • Great Retirement Plan • Paid Holidays & Vacation Apply on line www.rahnfuels.com, email: info@rahnfuels.com or pick up application at 1220 Main St. East, Melrose
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FREEPORT GAS & GROCERY 320-256-3680
• 15-25 hours/week – variety of shifts • Sign-On Bonus
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