As the 2013 elected President of your foundation I am honored to be given this opportunity to serve you. As I reflect back on my first year of service as a director I realize our job is to help people who want to do something good for the Longville area, …
In light of my recent appointment to the Minnesota Court of Appeals, I want to take a moment to acknowledge and make the citizens of this area aware of the hardworking and dedicated individuals who work in and with the courts.
VFW Post 772 Auxiliary's Stocking for Soldiers helped bring Christmas to a National Guard unit deployed overseas. During Summerfest in Longville last year, the Auxiliary asked the public for a $5 donation to help fill a stocking with needed supplies for a National Guard Unit that consisted of over 50 …
Every time I read a letter from someone on their Second Amendment rights I wonder if he has ever read it. The Second Amendment states: "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not …
Doesn't anybody realize that "2013" marks the 1st centennial of our Democracy? In 1913 our nation, in effect, went from being a Republic to being a Democracy and to be quite frank, I am astonished that no one is celebrating. Where are the caps and hats? Where are the t-shirts …
On the Sunday before New Year's, my family and I attended a local church in Remer, Minn. This is a church we've attended in the past while visiting family in the area. I was astounded by the number of young families in church on that particular Sunday morning. Including my …
January is the official National Blood Donor Month, and at the recent Emily Area Blood Drive, there was steady flow of donors, who donated blood to help save lives of people that they may never meet. A total of 96 pints of blood were collected.
The fiscal cliff of this nation is approaching once again coinciding with the Ids of March. Our nation's soul and financial strength is on the line and time is running out. The Roman Empire ended the same way. They collapsed under too much government and their money went from gold …
The Remer area community is excitedly looking forward to the opening of the Remer Centennial Library on March 2. The Library Board sincerely appreciates the long hours volunteers have put in getting ready for this special event, as well as the many donations of books, DVDs, CDs, office equipment, etc.
We all go about our day doing the usual jobs, going to work, cleaning the house or shoveling snow. Then we hear news of a friend dealing with a major set back. This friend today happens to be Jane Jewett of Remer. Jane is currently in Rochester fighting Multiple Myeloma …
Everyone is invited to this year's Longville Area Community Lenten Services, which will take place each Wednesday beginning on February 20. The theme for this year is "Beneath the Cross of Jesus," and is centered around the hymn of the same name.
The following quote was authored by Alexander Fraser Tytler, Lord Woodhouselee (1747-1813). He was a Scottish advocate, judge, writer and historian who served as Professor of Universal History, and Greek and Roman Antiquities, in the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. We all should read this quote, then read it again. It's …
The first planning and team captain meeting for the 10th anniversary of the Pine River- Backus Area Relay For Life will be held Monday, March 4th at The Warehouse in Pine River at 6:00 p.m. Talk to your friends, co-workers, or family members and get a team together to participate …
March is MN FoodShare Fundraising Campaign Drive. This also starts Emily's 2013 Annual Food Shelf Fundraiser. During this month, larger corporations, individuals and foundations will make contributions to the MN Food Share program at the state level.
Dr. Bill Marshall retired on December 31st, 2012 after practicing veterinary medicine at the Grand Rapids Veterinary Clinic for over 33 years. Dr. Marshall graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota in 1979.
