July 2022
What’s the Secret?
My wife and I were going through premarital counseling with a couple recently and we got to the subject of having a happy marriage. The root of having a happy marriage is taking responsibility for our feelings. In other words, circumstances and people don’t determine our feelings, we choose our feelings. I don’t say this as a regurgitation of the book we go through with the couple but as something we learned when we were going through premarital counseling 22 years ago. “Learned” might be an exaggeration, at least for myself. That’s what I heard 22 years ago. It probably took me at least a few years to actually learn it and truly put it into practice, and needless to say, I’m still not an expert at it.
Lillian Warnemunde
Lillian Warnemunde, 97, of St. James died on January 12, 2022, at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Society in St.
Jake Hodgkinson
Edward Jacob “Jake” Hodgkinson passed away peacefully at the age of 69 in his home in Hayward, Wis. Jake was born May 24, 1953 in Petoskey, Mich., the son of Harry and Loretta (Rogers) Hodgkinson. At a young age Jake’s family moved to St. James where he grew up and graduated from high school. This is where he established many of his lifelong friendships. In his adult life he settled in Hayward.
Fern Louise Branstad
Fern Louise Branstad, 91, of St. James died on July 17, 2022, at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Society in St.
Ask a Trooper – What to do if in a crash
Question: If involved in a minor auto accident with another driver what steps should be taken at the scene by both parties? Answer: Crashes happen every day in Minnesota. Crashes are one of the State Patrol’s primary duties.
Butterfield Class of 1957
The Butterfield Class of 1957 held their 65-year class reunion on July 7 at the Pizza Ranch in Fairmont. Those attending were, front from left: David Buhler, Bonnie (Fast) Johnsen, and Merle (Elder) Laird. Back: Russel Sorensen, Lowell Mathistad, Harry Zea, DeLyle Hanson, Carol (Voge) Hanson, Shirley (Wille) Reihl, Loretta (Larson) Luckow and Duane Goring. Submitted
St. James graduate is part of Harvard Business School experience
The middle of June included a trip to Harvard for Irma Marquez, joining other young leaders from Minnesota to be part of a leadership opportunity. Ten were selected from Minnesota to joining cohorts from other states in the Young American Leaders Program (YALP).
No-Hitter by Jones coupled with big final inning advances Legion team
St. James Legion moved onto championship weekend with an 8-0 victory over Springfield on July 16 and will Russell-Tyler-Ruthon on Friday, July 22 at 5 p.m.
Age healthier, breathe easier
Did you know that Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a leading cause of death in the United States, claiming approximately many lives each year? COPD causes many hospitalizations and hospital emergency room visits. COPD includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema – lung diseases which frequently coexist and are characterized by obstruction to air flow, making it difficult to breathe. Smokers are particularly at risk of developing COPD. However, it has also been linked to workplace exposure to dust and fumes. Symptoms include chronic cough, increased mucus production, chest tightness, shortness of breath and difficulty breathing.