Lifestyle
“While I kept silence, my body wasted away…” (Psalm 32:3a)
In the back of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, there are stories written by people about their journey with alcoholism. In the story “My Chance to Live,” a young girl writes, “When I am willing to do the right thing, I am rewarded with an inner peace no amount of liquor could ever provide. When I am unwilling to do the right thing, I become restless, irritable, and discontent. It is always my choice” (Alcoholics Anonymous, p.317)
Chief of Police partners with Crime Stoppers
Crime Stoppers Minnesota The increased rate of certain crimes in very visible stories during 2021 has heightened awareness that law enforcement agencies are working harder at making communities safer. A key element to this effort that Chief of Police Brian Struffert has recognized is engaging the public to safely come forward with information about crimes and criminals.
Meet your local business community
Editor’s Note: “Meet your local business community” is a new feature of the Advocate Tribune that aims to better connect our community to the people behind the businesses and services in our local area. To participate in this feature, contact Jessica Stölen-Jacobson at jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad.com
Notes from the Granite Area Arts Council
We’d like to welcome to the world three fine sock puppets, at least one of whom is named Gerald. They were brought to life last Friday by Betsy Pardick and her sons Carson and Dexter, a few of the creative folks who attended the opening reception for the Arts Council’s current Emerging Artist gallery exhibit (MO- BIUS, the visual and audio art of another parent-and-child set, Miles & Stafford Taylor). Many of those sock puppets and people then took themselves to Bluenose and performed karaoke at the Gopher’s deck fundraiser benefit… including us, your CAIR staff, who would like to take this opportunity to formally apologize to the community – and the estate of Leonard Cohen – for our enthusiastic yet flawed rendition of “Hallelujah.” Missed notes, minor glue gun burns and all, it was a fantastic night.
Clarkfield Community Closeup
My condolences to the family of Terry Viessman. Amanda & Grace Grinager visited Catherine Thomas last Sunday afternoon.
Live Well, Age Wisely: Thank you, Volunteers!
My 44th birthday was at the end of December and I remember waking up and thinking, “Wow, I am middle-aged. If I have half of my life left, how do I want to spend it? What should I be doing with my time?” It is easy to look at others, make comparisons, and start wondering if I’ve done enough or if it’s good enough.
Farmer Mickey Peterson recognized by Minnesota Corn
Minneota Corn Growers Association This winter, a longtime corn and soybean farmer in Sacred Heart received one of the highest honors from the Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA). Myron “Mickey” Peterson, who farms in partnership with his brothers, was named MCGA’s 2022 “Golden Kernel” Award recipient.
Senior Nutrition program celebrates 50th anniversary
Prairie Five Community Action Council This March, Prairie Five Meals joins the Administration for Community Living and senior nutrition service providers across the country to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the national Senior Nutrition Program. Since 1972, the Senior Nutrition Program has supported nutrition services for older adults.
Meet your local business community
Editor’s Note: “Meet your local business community” is a new feature of the Advocate Tribune that aims to better connect our community to the people behind the businesses and services in our local area. To participate in this feature, contact Jessica Stölen-Jacobson at jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad.com