January 2022
From the Editor’s Desk
As I write this week's column, I'm sitting in a hotel room in New York City listening to the sounds of my sister snoring. Each year, we take a "sister's trip" somewhere. It's always a very short weekend filled with chaos and lots of running to and fro, trying to see as much as we can in a short amount of time, usually with a small budget.
Ada Hunstad
MONTEVIDEO - Ada Hunstad, age 88 of Montevideo, MN, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at her home. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 11:00 AM at United Methodist Church in Montevideo.
Gay Jean Septon
Gay Jean Septon was given her angel wings on Saturday, November 27, 2021. The love from her family and friends helped her find peace as she was welcomed by God’s grace.
Barbara Anspach
MONTEVIDEO - Barbara Anspach, 66, of Montevideo, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at the Rochester Methodist Hospital. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 22nd at 1:00 pm at Our Saviors Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Arrangements with Wing-Bain Funeral Home.
Adelaine Lageson
LAKE WORTH, FL FORMERLY MONTEVIDEO, MN - Adelaine Luella (Kalmoe) Lageson was born in Montevideo, Minnesota on October 23rd, 1927 to Hjalmer and Emma (Hilden) Kalmoe. She was baptized at Watson Lutheran Church in Watson and confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Montevideo. She graduated from Montevideo High School in 1945. On September 8th, 1950 she was united in marriage to James Lageson in Montevideo. In 1959 they built a small cottage on Norway Lake near Spicer , Minnesota where many good times were shared with family and friends. She worked for the Nelson, Oyen and Torvik Law Firm for years doing taxes during the tax season. She also kept busy with other part time jobs of operating the Montevideo Roller Rink and a vending business that she and James had. She was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church. After James retired in 1984 they moved to Florida where they purchased a condo in Boynton Beach. Adelaine and James loved traveling. They had a camper for many years, using it to travel around the states and three times to Alaska. She loved spending time with her family in Florida and in Minnesota.
Redeeming a Porcupine
I’m writing this on January 6. Some folks are observing an event which took place in our nation’s capital last year. Some folks are observing an event which has been celebrated for centuries, the Epiphany of our Lord. Some are probably in both sets of observers. The Epiphany of our Lord took place because events like last year flow out of hearts turned in on our selves (please take the time to note the nuances in this sentence). This devotion is intended to cover both sides of the aisle and those who have no aisle. Like Jesus, it’s for all people.
Tradition of storytelling brings stories over generations together
Storytelling has always been a part of Walter LaBatte Jr.’s life. Growing up in the Upper Sioux Community, Walter says that there were many childhood evenings spent listening to his father’s stories. “When I grew up, we didn’t have electricity, and so the only entertainment we had was my dad telling us stories,” Walter recalls. “We have a mythical creature called Unktomi, which means spider, and he’s a trickster. There are tons and tons of stories and he would tell us those Unktomi stories at night. These stories had morals in them. Because he was a trickster, he would do bad things, and through telling those stories they were sending a message how to act, how to behave.”
CCM Health welcomes, Lisa Baker, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology
CCM Health is excited to announce the addition of Lisa Baker, MD to their growing team of providers. Dr. Baker is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed her OBGYN residency at UCSD Medical Center San Diego. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
‘Lake that Speaks’ Luminary Hike returns this weekend
Lac qui Parle State Park is preparing for the return of the "Lake that Speaks" Lumiary Hike after last year's COVIDrelated cancellation of the event. This year, the event that has been held since 2015, will be held on January 15th, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
CCM Health welcomes 2022 New Year’s Baby
CCM Health's New Year's Baby for 2022 is baby girl Rosa Marie Luna. Rosa was born January 4, at 3:35 p.m., weighing 8 lbs, 11.5 oz and measured 21 inches long. Rosa is pictured here with proud parents Felicity Schuneman and Alex Luna. PHOTO SUBMITTED