This is purely an opinion piece as it relates to couples embarking upon the unity of marriage. I recall while working at the Post-Bulletin in Rochester, I went to lunch with a co-worker. Let’s just say his name was Jerry, because his name was Jerry Boland. I had recently asked my girlfriend to marry me in September of 1999. Jerry asked me a question I hadn’t been asked … [Read more...]
Camp Creek Farm: A labor of love
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but seeing a picture of Camp Creek Farm doesn’t do it justice. You have to see it for yourself to fully appreciate the beauty, the tranquility and the feeling that you have entered a magical place. Located on the outskirts of Preston, Camp Creek Farm has been an ongoing project for owners, Mike and Cindy Tomashek since October … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Oaklyn Vivian Arndt Oaklyn Vivian Arndt, daughter of Dustin and Alicia Arndt of Fergus Falls, Minn., was born on Friday, September 29, 2017, at Lake Regions Healthcare, Fergus Falls, Minn. She weighed 7 lb 15 oz and was 22 ½ inches long. Proud grandparents are Curt and Jen Arndt of Chatfield, Minn., and Kevin and Connie Klimek of Glenwood, Minn. Great-grandparents are … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Lily Jane Wangen Tanner Wangen and Callie Glenna of Winona, Minn., are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Lily Jane Wangen. Lily was born September 13, 2017, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, Wis., She weighed 8 lb 5 oz and was 20 1/4 inches long. Lily’s grandparents are Michael and Pauline Wangen of Lanesboro, Minn., and Keary and Susan Glenna of … [Read more...]
Bergey Boys win charity event – again!
Bergey Boys Blazing BBQ of Canton received top honors at a charity BBQ event in La Crosse on June 24, 2017. The team’s pulled pork was awarded first place in the People’s Choice Contest at the Rotary Rock-n-Ribs BBQ Competition. The Bergey team — made up of father Don and three sons: Brock, Brandon and Brady — was one of 15 BBQ teams raising money for non-profit … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Autumn Louise Humble Seth and Tiffany Humble of Rushford, Minn., are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Autumn Louise, born on July 19, 2017. Autumn weighed 7 lb 11 oz and measured 20 1/4 inches long. Grandparents are Bruce and Kim Thomes of Litchfield, Minn., and Douglas and Lynn Humble of Rushford. She joins brothers Chase and Dominic. … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Lillie Rae Holst Justin and Jessica Holst are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Lillie Rae, born August 12, 2017. Lillie weighed 9 lb 7 oz and was 21 1/2 inches long. She joins sister Hattie at home. Grandparents are Glenn and Colette Holst of Lanesboro, and Brian and Cheryl Aberg of Mabel. Great-grandparents are Harlan and Dorothy Gjere of Mabel. … [Read more...]
Melanoma awareness one step at a time
The facts: Melanoma, although not as common as others of similar characteristics, is unarguably the most serious as far as categories of skin cancer. Indeed, in 2017, an estimation of nearly 10,000 victims will meet their demise at the cost of the deadly disease in the United States alone. The goal: To educate of this ever-pestilent evil, as well as emphasize means in which … [Read more...]
Wedding
Kjernander ~ Woellert Jaci Kjernander from Portsmouth, N.H. and Ben Woellert of Preston, Minn., are pleased to announce their marriage, which took place October 29, 2016, in Niantic, Conn., during a private ceremony with both parents. Jaci is the daughter of Carl and Mary Kernander of Northwood, N.H., and Ben is the son of Neil and Arlene Woellert of Preston. Jaci is an … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Asher Steven Anderson Drew and Ashley Anderson are happy to announce the birth of their son, Asher Steven, born July 7, 2017. He is the grandson of Steven and Lisa Anderson of Rushford, Minn., and Randy Stinson of Ridgeway, Minn. He joins sisters Maycie and Callie. … [Read more...]