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I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Easter weekend. The weather couldn’t have been better. All this warmth has got me itching to get on the lawn mower. On Easter Sunday on our way home, we saw an SUV out on Chisago Lake. I can’t believe how some of these fishermen risk their lives just to catch some fish. Why wouldn’t you just park your vehicle and walk out to your destination? There have already been multiple vehicles through the ice on lakes all over the state. I think their (the fishermen) families would rather have them come home alive with no fish rather than receiving a phone call from the sheriff.

It appears we are close to the end of the emotional Terri Schiavo ordeal. Sunday she received the last sacrament for the sick and dying. What an emotional rollercoaster it has been for all involved. When you listen to her husband speak about what they have discussed in the past, it is somewhat easier to see his side. And at the same time, you can definitely see her parents’ side. I pray to God I never have to make a decision like that in my lifetime.

The sad part of all this is that it could be avoided by one simple living will. A living will is easy to fill out and costs usually about a couple of hundred dollars. Can you imagine putting your family through all what has transpired with the Schiavo case? Whether your wishes are to be kept alive or to be let go, a living will will help avert any possible controversy. There are plenty of good attorneys around the area that would be more than happy to assist you with a living will.

We at the Press are getting ready to start our annual renewal campaign. There is still time to save some money on your subscription by clipping out the coupon on page 2 of the County Press and sending it in with your payment. We will be sending out subscription renewal notices in the next couple of weeks, so don’t miss your chance to save a little bit of green.

I am quickly coming up to my second year here at the Press. I hope that you, the readers, find our paper as insightful and interesting as I do. We are continually trying to improve the paper for you the reader, so please keep the comments coming. I know that we can’t please everyone, but I am proud of the product we put out and I hope you are too.

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