From Kay Voss-Tower Inspection

YIKES---Chuck up on our tower, doing inspection !  I hated even
looking up to take the pictures....all is well, they just go up every
so often to see what is up there I guess.  NOT a job for
me....neighbors are very curious, some have stopped to watch.

Added by Barb: I understand this is one of the most hazardous jobs there is and that many lose their lives every year. Yikes is right!

More Mertes info from Leslie

More details about Lloyd's funeral. The funeral is in Carson Iowa on Thursday morning at 10:30 with visitation on Wednesday from 4:00 - 7:30 at the Carson Community Bldg. Alice's address is 415 Washington, Carson, Ia. if anyone wants to send her a card. Thanks for posting this for me. Leslie

From Leslie about Lloyd Mertes

"I don't know if you remember Lloyd Mertes or not. He and Alice used to be in Magnolia in a 5th wheel down in the ghetto right beside us. He just passed away this morning. He had bone cancer and didn't last long after they found out. He has been in the nursing home for just a few weeks. I don't have funeral details yet but will send that when I hear."

Cross celebrate 60th Anniversary

Marinus and Joann Cross celebrated their anniversary on Saturday with many friends and family present.  This is a photo of them taken by Doris.

Perfect for Sunday Morning

 

Just TOO fabulous not to share . .. .  

 

Click on “Magnificent”, turn speakers on and sit back and breathe . . .

 

This is truly awesome . . .  

 

Magnificent

Thanks Eleanor P.

Update on Dorothy Hannewald

Wanted to update you all on Mom's situation.....The past several weeks have been so hectic and busy, just haven't had the time....Mom had her initial heart attack on April 26......she was rushed by ambulance to the hospital...they did CPR and difibulation in the ambulance and put a stent in at the hospital....she did pretty well for a few days....then on Tues. of the following week, she was in the shower...passed out and fell...hit her head on the floor and they had to do CPR/Defib again......we rushed to the hospital....after an hour or so.....she did it again.....another round of CPR and Defib.....she came out of it.....in the process. they broke 3 ribs doing CPR......for the next few days she progressed well....but heart was still beating too slowly....so they decided to put in a pacemaker.....that went well....so after 13 days in the hospital, we brought her home..... she needs 3 weeks of TLC and care before cardiac rehab.... so we brought her home with us to Ohio...will take them home around the first of June.......Dad also needs a pacemaker......but we haven't scheduled that yet......Mom and Dad wanted me to thank you all for your prayers and cards.......The Doctors  told us it is a miracle that's she's still with us....so we thank God for that.....lots of changes ahead....and I'm so thankful they got home from Texas before this all happened....they hadn't even unpacked their suitcases yet ! Will keep in touch......Judie Mathews ( daughter )

From Helen Alt

Dear Magnolia Friends:
I want to say Thank You to all our friends for all the cards and memorial gifts sent to me after Lester's death on April 2nd.Also for all the thoughts and prayers said on my behalf as well as all for Lester.
His time after leaving Magnolia on March 14th was short but he is at peace and out of pain. He loved Magnolia Park and all our friends. Thanks for all you've done.
Helen Alt

After Glow 

I'd like the memory of me

 to be a happy one.

I'd like to leave an after glow

 of smiles when life is done.

I'd like to leave an echo

whispering softly down the ways,

Of happy times and laughing times

and bright and 

sunny days.

I'd like the tears of those who 

grieve to dry before the sun

Of happy memories that I leave 

When life is done.

Peacocks- They Are Back!!

Several people around Magnolia Park last season asked Peggy G. and I where we found our peacocks that were yard decorations. Mine had been a gift from Peggy. She had found them at Target and had waited until they went on clearance before she purchased them. Thus the thought that they could not be purchased any longer. BUT
Yesterday I received the following email from Peggy. So if you have a target in your vicinity...
"ON SALE THIS WEEK AT TARGET THE PEACOCK FOR $25.00  THE COLOR IS DIFFERENT BUT THE SAME SIZE AS OURS:-) "

 

PEG

Sunday Services

Well today was the last service at Magnolia Park for this season until next fall....We still had 14 in the service in the little hall to worship and learn from God's word....Pastor Stacey invited everyone that were going to be in the Valley for the summer to come to his Church in Donna...That would be the First Baptist Church at 1009 Hester Avenue.....All will be welcomed....

Pastor Stacey today brought the message from the Book of St. Matthew, Chapter 11, starting with verse 7 with the theme of "Ask, Seek and Knock "....The lesson brought forth of how God answers his children when they ask for their desires, and how we should seek just what God has planed for us and be ready to knock at Gods door and ask what his plan for our lives is....This is a great lesson for study....Pastor said that just as when our children ask us for different things, we always try to give our children what is best for them....As this was the first Sunday of the month communion was given at the end of the service.....I thought that the timing was great for communion as this was the last service for the season.....Remember during the summer when ever some one comes to mind,  please pray for that person as they may need prayer for some need at that time.....Pray also for any sick that you hear of....

Have safe travels and a happy summer....See you in the fall with the new season.....GOD BLESS ALL....

Open House

60 th Wedding Anniversary

Marinus and Joann Cross
Saturday, May 19
Senior Citizen Center
319 E Luverne St
Luverne, Mn
2 PM to PM
no gifts please

cards may be sent to Marinus and Joann Cross
120 N Spring st, apt 212
Luverne, Mn 56156

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Joke of the week
A groaner
QUESTION: Why did the cannibal eat the tightrope walker?
ANSWER: He wanted a balanced meal.


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A note from Dorral

 Just wanted to let you  all know Bonnie and I had a great trip home, we were about 40 minutes ahead of the storms that Friday morning.  I've been packing since the first day I got to Mn. am finally all packed and will be a permanent Texan in a couple weeks. Doris and I will travel to Sioux Falls tomorrow morning to attend the first get together of the Mn. and S.Dak. group from Magnolia park. Butch I got my Meucci.  Take care and see in  Sept.                                                                                                                                                                                                         Dorral

Burma Shave Signs

DON'T STICK YOUR ELBOW
OUT SO FAR
IT MAY GO HOME
IN ANOTHER CAR
BURMA SHAVE

TRAINS DON'T WANDER
ALL OVER THE MAP
'CAUSE NOBODY SITS
IN THE ENGINEER'S LAP
BURMA SHAVE

SHE KISSED THE HAIRBRUSH
BY MISTAKE
SHE THOUGHT IT WAS
HER HUSBAND JAKE
BURMA SHAVE


DON'T LOSE YOUR HEAD
TO GAIN A MINUTE
YOU NEED YOUR HEAD
YOUR BRAINS ARE IN IT
BURMA SHAVE

DROVE TOO LONG
DRIVER SNOOZING
WHAT HAPPENED NEXT
IS NOT AMUSING
BURMA SHAVE

BROTHER SPEEDER
LET'S REHEARSE
ALL TOGETHER
GOOD MORNING, NURSE
BURMA SHAVE

CAUTIOUS RIDER
TO HER RECKLESS DEAR
LET'S HAVE LESS BULL
AND A LITTLE MORE STEER
BURMA SHAVE

SPEED WAS HIGH
WEATHER WAS NOT
TIRES WERE THIN
X MARKS THE SPOT
BURMA SHAVE

THE MIDNIGHT RIDE
OF PAUL FOR BEER
LED TO A WARMER
HEMISPHERE
BURMA SHAVE

AROUND THE CURVE
LICKETY-SPLIT
BEAUTIFUL CAR
WASN'T IT?
BURMA SHAVE

NO MATTER THE PRICE
NO MATTER HOW NEW
THE BEST SAFETY DEVICE
IN THE CAR IS YOU
BURMA SHAVE

A  GUY WHO DRIVES
A CAR WIDE OPEN
IS NOT THINKIN'
HE'S JUST HOPIN'
BURMA SHAVE

AT INTERSECTIONS
LOOK EACH WAY

A HARP SOUNDS NICE
BUT IT'S HARD TO PLAY
BURMA SHAVE

BOTH HANDS ON THE WHEEL
EYES ON THE ROAD
THAT'S THE SKILLFUL
DRIVER'S CODE
BURMA SHAVE

THE ONE WHO DRIVES
WHEN HE'S BEEN DRINKING
DEPENDS ON YOU
TO DO HIS THINKING
BURMA SHAVE

CAR IN DITCH
DRIVER IN TREE
THE MOON WAS FULL
AND SO WAS HE.
BURMA SHAVE

PASSING SCHOOL ZONE
TAKE IT SLOW
LET OUR LITTLE
SHAVERS GROW
BURMA SHAVE 

From Peggy G

The hummingbird doing rolls chasing a bug is neat!!! The butterflies are spectacular.

check out the baby bat under its mama. Unreal. 

If you never knew what goes on in the garden when you aren't paying
attention. Watch this - some of the finest photography you will ever see.
http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/xHkq1edcbk4?rel=0