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Echoes from the Loafers' Club Meeting“Your Christmas tree looks terrible. Why don’t you get a new one?”“They don’t make them like this anymore.”“Don’t you ever wonder why?”Driving by the BrucesI have two wonderful neighbors — both named Bruce — who live across the road from each other. Whenever I pass their driveways, thoughts occur to me, such as: even a little shopping is a lot.It's not the gift, it's the recipientIn the movie, Christmas Story, Ralphie said, “Christmas was on

With the Hallelujah Chorus resounding from the next room, my brain can only think how wonderful it is to live in a world that has gifted musicians and vocalists. An ex-piano player myself, I truly know how much time and desire it requires for such music to be created most effortlessly.And FYI: Earlier, while slurping my grandma’s yummy concoction of chicken enchilada soup, I also enjoyed the long rendition of The Messiah. Let me tell you, I bet those rehearsals

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting“My brother-in-law is an idiot! He was canoeing in my cornfield.”“Why didn't you chase him out of there?”“I wanted to, but I can't swim.”Driving by the BrucesI have two wonderful neighbors — both named Bruce — who live across the road from each other. Whenever I pass their driveways, thoughts occur to me, such as: It’s simple. Life is complicated.I've learned1. Not to confuse my needs with what others have.2. A cell phone is a

Funeral services for Clayton O. Warke will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at Cross of Glory Church in Hartland.  Rev. Dennis Frank will officiate.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.  Interment will be at Hartland Cemetery.  To sign the guestbook go to www.bayviewfuneral.com Clayton died Friday, November 18, 2011 at St. John’s Lutheran Home. Clayton O. Warke was born April 22, 1913 to Einar and Christy (Tukua) Warke in Hartland.  Clayton grew

Funeral services for Clayton O. Warke will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at Cross of Glory Church in Hartland.  Rev. Dennis Frank will officiate.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.  Interment will be at Hartland Cemetery.  To sign the guestbook go to www.bayviewfuneral.com Clayton died Friday, November 18, 2011 at St. John’s Lutheran Home. Clayton O. Warke was born April 22, 1913 to Einar and Christy (Tukua) Warke in Hartland.  Clayton grew

Vernon Levene Swenson, age 92, of Wells, MN, died Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Parkview Care Center in Wells, MN.  Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Wells, MN.  Visitation will be Wednesday, November 16, 2011 from 4-8 PM at Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.  Pastor Paul Woolverton will officiate and burial will take place

Vernon Levene Swenson, age 92, of Wells, MN, died Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Parkview Care Center in Wells, MN.  Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Wells, MN.  Visitation will be Wednesday, November 16, 2011 from 4-8 PM at Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.  Pastor Paul Woolverton will officiate and burial will take place

CAPTAIN’S LOG: The Captain absolutely hates to get up in the morning. There is nothing worse than that alarm clock going off during the week. The Captain has to leave for school about 7:20 a.m., so her alarm belts out a tune about 6:40 a.m. From the number of sighs and groans that the first mate hears, you would think there was some real torture taking place. So the other morning when the first mate heard the Captain start to rumble at

Maxon Leonard Crumb, 89 of Austin Minnesota passed away Tuesday November 1st, 2011 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin.He was born December 2nd, 1921 in New Richland, Minnesota to Winfred and Mary (Chicos) Crumb.  Max served in the United States Army in 1943 and 1944. He married Isabel Reistad on August 10th, 1946 in New Richland, MN. On August 10th, 2011 Max and Isabel celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary with their Family.Max was the Manager of Hunting Elevator in

Maxon Leonard Crumb, 89 of Austin Minnesota passed away Tuesday November 1st, 2011 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin.He was born December 2nd, 1921 in New Richland, Minnesota to Winfred and Mary (Chicos) Crumb.  Max served in the United States Army in 1943 and 1944. He married Isabel Reistad on August 10th, 1946 in New Richland, MN. On August 10th, 2011 Max and Isabel celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary with their Family.Max was the Manager of Hunting Elevator in

Marjorie (Marj) Jeanette Rossing, born October 12, 1922, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, October 18, 2011.  Marj lived her life in Princeton, Stillwater, and Ellendale.  She was married to Myron Rossing on November 22, 1944.  She called herself a homemaker but that word doesn't begin to describe the woman she was.  She was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and at age  83 became an author of her own daily devotional.  Her book sales made

Marjorie (Marj) Jeanette Rossing, born October 12, 1922, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, October 18, 2011.  Marj lived her life in Princeton, Stillwater, and Ellendale.  She was married to Myron Rossing on November 22, 1944.  She called herself a homemaker but that word doesn't begin to describe the woman she was.  She was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and at age  83 became an author of her own daily devotional.  Her book sales made

Alex John Karsten, age four months, died of mitochondrial disease at his home in Owatonna, MN on Saturday, October 15, 2011.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday October 19, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Meridan, MN, Pastor Gary Rusinko officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, and will continue one hour before services on Wednesday. Burial will be at LeSueur River Lutheran Cemetery. Bruss-Heitner Funeral

Alex John Karsten, age four months, died of mitochondrial disease at his home in Owatonna, MN on Saturday, October 15, 2011.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday October 19, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Meridan, MN, Pastor Gary Rusinko officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, and will continue one hour before services on Wednesday. Burial will be at LeSueur River Lutheran Cemetery. Bruss-Heitner Funeral

It is almost impossible to avoid coming into contact with the flu. What is the best way to protect yourself? Create and support a strong immune system as your first line of defense.The portals of entry are the nose, mouth and throat. Contact is not as much of a problem as proliferation.Simple habits can help keep you and others healthy.First and foremost, frequent hand-washing is very important. An essential key to health and reversing aging is identifying and eliminating toxins

Ross L. Anderson, 78, of Ellendale, MN and formerly of Randall, MN and Burnsville, MN passed away on October 6, 2011.Ross graduated from Ellendale High School and served in the U.S. Navy from 1951-55. He was employed by the Northern Pacific Railroad; later Burlington Northern until his retirement at age 55. He was an avid fisherman and deer hunter, and loved tinkering in his garage and gardening.

Ross L. Anderson, 78, of Ellendale, MN and formerly of Randall, MN and Burnsville, MN passed away on October 6, 2011.Ross graduated from Ellendale High School and served in the U.S. Navy from 1951-55. He was employed by the Northern Pacific Railroad; later Burlington Northern until his retirement at age 55. He was an avid fisherman and deer hunter, and loved tinkering in his garage and gardening.

M. Bert Lurth passed away at age 87, on September 22, 2011 at Kindred Hospital in Ontario, California.He was the son of Bert and Ethel Lurth of Kasota Township, Minnesota. He graduated from St. Peter (MN) High School in May of 1942. He enlisted in the Navy and served on the USS Bell. He moved to San Francisco after his tour of duty and initiated and extended PIP (Postal Instant Press) on the West Coast. He later retired and moved

M. Bert Lurth passed away at age 87, on September 22, 2011 at Kindred Hospital in Ontario, California.He was the son of Bert and Ethel Lurth of Kasota Township, Minnesota. He graduated from St. Peter (MN) High School in May of 1942. He enlisted in the Navy and served on the USS Bell. He moved to San Francisco after his tour of duty and initiated and extended PIP (Postal Instant Press) on the West Coast. He later retired and moved

Billie R. Gunsolus, age 85 of Janesville, died on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at his residence.Funeral services were held on Saturday, September 24th at 2:00 p.m. at Janesville United Methodist Church in Janesville with Rev. Bescye P. Burnett, officiating.  Interment was in the Alma City Cemetery.Visitation was held on Saturday from 12 noon until 2 p.m. at Janesville United Methodist Church.  Arnoldt-McRaith Funeral Home & Crematory of Janesville handled arrangements.Billie Ralph was born on December 12, 1925 in Freedom Township,