George Carlin's Words of Wisdom

The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider
freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less.
We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more
degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems,
more medicine, but less wellness.

We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom. We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often. We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to
years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street
to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger
things, but not better things.

We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less. These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom.

Remember; spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be
around forever. Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because
that little person soon will grow up and leave your side. Remember, to give a warm
hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart
and it doesn't cost a cent. Remember, to say, 'I love you' to your partner and your loved
ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from
deep inside of you. Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that
person will not be there again. Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to
share the precious thoughts in your mind.
AND ALWAYS REMEMBER that … Life is not measured by the number of breaths
we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

I want to thank all of you that have made my business a success in 2007 and wish you
all the best for 2008.

One of our own…

 HRS

Home Recovery Systems is a local business owned by Terry & John Bemis III.
Terry is a long term resident of Pengilly and John grew up in the area and currently lives
in Grand Rapids. Terry is an experienced builder while John is a certified State Home
Inspector and has built and sold several homes in our area. Home Recovery Systems
offers services such as:

•  Lockset replacement
•  Trash out includes removal of loose items from all building on property
•  Cleaning services
•  Painting and repair services
•  Winterizing home

All services are priced individually.
You can reach Terry Bemis (218) 885-1022 (218) 929-0555 (cell) or John Bemis III (218) 929-7294 (cell)

Real Estate Remains Top Investment Choice

A survey by Guidant Financial Group finds that despite a real estate slowdown in some
areas, investment real estate remains the No. 1 sought-after asset among investors with self directed
IRAs. Almost 65% of these investors, who make their own investment choices rather
than let fund managers do it, want real estate in their retirement portfolios.

Who Is Buying Real Estate?

More than a million new households are formed annually, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, with most being adult children leaving home. Among them, single women continue to be
the biggest growth category of buyers (making up 22 % in 1995). The share of married folks buying homes fell to 61% in 2006 (from 63% in 2001) Single male buyers have been holding
steady through the decade at 9%.

 ARDC Regional Planning 

Community Visions... Regional Success

What do the bookends in your library and the ones of Grand Rapids and Hibbing have in common? They both support the important material in between them. In this case, the important material are the discussions and strategic planning sessions being held pertaining to the projects that lie between Grand Rapids and Hibbing. The Itasca Readiness Assessment, a diverse group of thinkers and leaders from the area, have assembled themselves in the unassuming location of the town hall quarters of the city of Marble. Many of the mayors and other civic leaders from Coleraine to Keewatin, and beyond, have been meeting for the last few months to discuss the potential impact of the important projects that are happening and those that may soon begin construction.
Since Pengilly is not an organized town, representatives from the Pengilly Booster Club were asked to
attend in order to represent the interests of our community. I use the word important with regard to these projects because whether one supports or opposes any of them they are important, yes even critical, to the revitalization of the entire Western Iron Range. One recent meeting focused on the completion of trunk highway 169 from Taconite (the possible location of the Mesaba Energy Project) to Pengilly, which is just west of the proposed site of the Minnesota Steel “micro mill”. Several representatives from the Minnesota State Department of Transportation(MNDOT) were on hand at one of the recent meetings to discuss how the completion of highway 169 is planned for 2030...something. Residents and local leaders along with State Senator Tom Saxhaug and State Representative Tom Anzelc were there to support the need to expedite safe travel on that stretch of highway should there be an increase in traffic from construction crews for any of these major projects. It was great to see our legislators actively involved in this grassroots meeting earnestly contending for the well being of our Western Iron Range. For more information on the Itasca Readiness assessment, you can log on to http://www.arrowheadplanning.org/default.asp?PageID=361