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Al Batt: Authorized to open doors

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I’m headed to the courthouse to have my name officially changed to “Authorized Personnel.” Why would you do that? ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, June 14, 2022 5:40 pm

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Al Batt: Celebrating today and the past

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting My new hearing aid is working great. What kind is it?      It’s 2:30. Driving by Bruce’s drive ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, June 7, 2022 6:18 pm

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Al Batt: May be a swift temperature change

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting The online thesaurus I’ve been using is terrible. How bad is it? It’s terrible. Driving by Bruce’s drive I ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, May 24, 2022 5:33 pm

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Marilyn J. Wilson, 89

Marilyn J. Wilson, 89, of Austin, MN, died Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Comforcare in Austin. Marilyn June Wilson was born May 27, 1932 in ... Read more

by Al Batt, Friday, May 20, 2022 1:12 pm

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Al Batt: I never noticed that before

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting Good morning. Can I ask a stupid question? Can you ever. Driving by Bruce’s drive I have a wonderful ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, May 17, 2022 5:39 pm

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Rick J. Kloeckner, 63

Rick James Kloeckner, age 63, of Austin, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Mayo Health System-Austin. Rick was born November 28, 1958, in Austin, Minnesota ... Read more

by Al Batt, Monday, May 16, 2022 3:14 pm

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Al Batt: May the chameleon of seasons

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting    You make a sound argument. Really? You never agree with me. That’s because your arguments are nothing but ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, May 10, 2022 6:47 pm

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Al Batt: You mean fish trees don’t exist?

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting My ear is plugged.     Which ear is it? It’s 2022. Driving by Bruce’s drive I have a ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, May 3, 2022 5:38 pm

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Al Batt: A demonstration of dodging

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting Do you have a toothpick? What do you want with a toothpick? We haven’t eaten anything. I feel lucky. ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, April 26, 2022 6:35 pm

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Alan Gerald Schilling, 73

A graveside service will be held for Alan Schilling on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 11 am at Glenville First Lutheran Cemetery. Alan Gerald Schilling, ... Read more

by Al Batt, Thursday, April 21, 2022 8:19 pm

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Al Batt: Please turn down the ear ringing

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting      I hope it isn’t bothering you. It’s pretty loud. What is? The ringing in my ears. Driving ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, April 19, 2022 6:35 pm

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Mildred “Chris” Potach, 93

Mildred Christina “Chris” (Benecke) Potach went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 12, 2022 at the age of 93. Mildred “Chris” was born ... Read more

by Al Batt, Thursday, April 14, 2022 5:20 pm

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Al Batt: The weather holding sway over spring

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I get up at 3 o’clock every morning. How do you get up so early? Tired. Driving by Bruce’s ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, April 12, 2022 7:02 pm

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Al Batt: Yabba dabba soundtrack

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting Have you ever had the theme song from “The Flintstones,” “Gilligan’s Island” or “The Beverly Hillbillies” stuck in your ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, April 5, 2022 5:56 pm

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Al Batt: Forgetting what I forgot to do

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting I never buy deodorant. Why not? People, sometimes strangers, give it to me. Driving by Bruce’s drive I have ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, March 29, 2022 5:52 pm

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