One Nation, Under God
One Nation, Under God
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Fifteen hours left to drive to their home in Minnesota, a family of six stopped along the Hwy 2 at the DQ for a quick bite. They had been over to Whitefish where they have a cabin, spending the last three weeks skiing and enjoying family time. Ah, now wasn’t that just a warm and melt your heart little sharing. If you would like, here is where we met up with them. The family had ordered and were using the restroom, stretching their legs, and merely waiting to head down the road. *Since I never introduced myself, nor did they to me, I’ll jus...
Did you ever have one of those days when something comes over you and gives you a nudge or feeling? I used to have those “feelings” that made me leery of things. I left work at 6:15 p.m. Monday evening and as I left several vehicles with flashing lights were approaching me and then turned toward the fire hall. The men were running from their vehicles, leaving little time to make an imprint in the snow their feet were moving so fast. I called my boss at the office and told him the fire crew was headed out – if he was needing a space fille...
They came to honor and show respect and patriotism and pride filled the room. A day of remembrance, Memorial Day is more than an extra day off from work or picnics or sitting on the shore waiting for a bite on the fishing hook. A crowd filled the VFW on Memorial Day to pay their respects to special members of our community, Gold Star Mother Mellissa Sandvick and WWII Veteran Fred Allery. American Legion President Michelle Stevens welcomed Mellissa as the county's lone Gold Star Mother. She read...
The flags whipped gently in the wind, as a quiet and reverent crowd gathered at the Veterans Memorial Park on Front Street. It was Monday, May 30th, Memorial Day 2022. Today they came to pay tribute, honor and respect to the Veterans across the nation that gave their lives in the line of service for our country or had passed. This was the day set aside to recocognize our finest. American Legion 57 Commander Vince Schmoeckel served as MC for the event and introduced Chaplain Rick Mikkelson. “Their mission was nobel; evacuate civilians y...
Local winning entries who participated in the VFW Patriots Pen were recently recognized. In an assembly before their peers the youth were awarded a certificate, a medallion and cash awards. Selected as honorable mention was Sonny Gray, third place was Layla Messerly, with second place going to Neva Anderson. The first place entry was penned by Lola Snell. The theme this year was "How Can I Be A Good American?" The competition is held annually and the Post 4067 is appreciative of the support of...
Welcoming Veterans and guests to the VFW Club are two benches which have a refreshing and bright appearance with a touch up. The benches are in memory of Veteran Mike McEwen and were recently anonymously treated to fresh paint and upgrading. The VFW extends their appreciation to the skilled and talented craftsman for the time and generosity shared to make the welcome to the Club a warm one. The Club is open at this time on Tuesday to Saturday from 4 til 8. The Club hosts a Jam Session the first...
The Lord called on Hi angels, on a cold winter day, "His time has come; there is no reason for delay." With the whisper of their wings, 'twas his journey's end; While it was heaven's gain – we all lost a friend. His pain is gone; he's been set free; He grins and laughs now, like you and me. And when he reached The Promise Land He stood straight and tall, with his fiddle in his hand. His life was a mission for thirty seven years/ He faced his share of trials, shed his share of tears. While his d... Full story