Do you suppose the weatherman did make a New Year’s resolution to consider us when planning his weather? Predictions were for a winter storm watch over the weekend — but it didn’t happen here! The temperatures dropped below zero and, of course, the wind blew, but we only received a dusting of fluffy white snow. On Monday the sun was trying to shine and if it did the snow would rapidly disappear. So the weatherman’s reputation is off to a good start for us in 2004. School resumed on Monday and the rest of us went back to our familiar work schedule which I can really appreciate as with the holidays I have been having two Sundays every week and was utterly confused trying to figure out what day it really was. Let’s hope everything, including the weather, is back to normal — whatever that is!Deric Ehde, who attends college at Detroit Lakes, spent the Christmas holidays with his parents, Rick and Lori Scholten, in Steen. Mildred Keunen and Jo and Joyce Aykens attended the open house in honor of Willard and Jo Keunen who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at Alton, Iowa, on Saturday, Dec. 27. For those interested in practicing for their ball teams the H-BC school gym will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. The Dries Bosch family had their family Christmas at their home on Saturday, Dec. 27. Family members who attended were Steven Bosch, Anita and Gregg Bosch and family, Paul and Diane Bosch and family, Jeff and Toni Bosch and family and Tom and Amy Bosch and family. There will be an Elementary Roller Skating Party from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, at the Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary School gym. This will be for parents and students, grades K-6. The event is sponsored by the H-BC Student Council. The cost is $1 per person. Bring your own roller skates. Dries and Laura May Bosch were Sunday visitors in the home of Laura May’s sister, Margaret (Lynch) Schlimgen, in Luverne.New Year’s Eve dinner guests in the Melvin and JoAnn Paulsen home were Harvey and Etta DeJongh and Arvin and Cena Mae Tilstra. Friday Laura May Bosch’s namesake, Laura Rust Slade, and daughter Mckenzie from California and Edwina Rust, Jenny Stratton, both of Luverne, Becky Lee, Sioux Falls, S.D., Gail Rust and Kay Cox, both from Adrian, enjoyed dinner together at the Luverne Pizza Ranch.Melba Boeve left on Saturday for the home of her daughter, Julie and John Springman at Forest Lake where they enjoyed her family Christmas together. Others who came were Brian Boeve and family from Sioux Falls, Cheryl and Ron Hup and family, Hills, and Joel and Carla Overlander and family, Circle Pines. While there word was received that Joel Overlander’s niece had been killed in an auto accident on Dec. 28. She was McKenzie Overlander who was a student at Augustana College in Sioux Falls. She was the daughter of Terry and Becky Overlander from Dawson. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the families. Melba and families returned home on Monday. Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? If I do I don’t keep them long enough to receive any benefits from them. I read this article, written many years ago by W.R. Hunt, titled "A Morning Wish." It has replaced any resolutions I should have made. I would like to share it with you and hope it might be helpful for you when you are struggling with your New Year’s resolutions."The sun is rising on another day. What can I wish that this day may bring to me.Friends who understand me, and yet remain my friends. A work to do which has real value, without which the whole world would feel poorer. A return from that work small enough not to tax unduly anyone who pays. A mind unafraid to travel even though the trail be not blazed.An understanding heart. A sight of the eternal hills, and unresting sea, and of something beautiful the hand of man has made. A sense of humor and the power to laugh.A little leisure with nothing to do.A few moments of quiet, silent meditation — to semblance the presence of God. And the patience to wait for the coming of these things, with the wisdom to know them when they come."These words of wisdom were written many years ago and some of the wording is no longer in use. However, I think these words of wisdom will be helpful even in our lifestyles of today.Good luck and happy New Year!
