April 2022
Faith Column: “Father, Forgive Them”
Jesus begins the lonely hours on the cross. He wears the sharp crown of thorns, which cut his head deeply. He feels the pain of the open wounds from the nails. Jesus, our Savior, does not think of himself at this moment. He is thinking of everyone else. His pain is not the issue - love is. Love is revealed in his words of compassion, mercy and grace. Jesus called out to the Father and prayed for us. “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”
CHURCH SCHEDULES
Assembly of God, Clarkfield SUNDAY: Sunday School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.; Evening 7 p.m. Wednesday: Teens 5 p.m.; Young Explorers 6:30 p.m.
Cooler weather returns
Much of the central, west central, and northern Minnesota saw temperatures into the upper 40s and low to mid 50s on Sunday. Portions of southern and eastern Minnesota, however, even saw some 60s! Minneapolis hit 61 degrees, while Jackson, Windom, and Austin all topped out at 63 degrees.
News from Milan
I’m hoping from seeing the throngs of pheasant roosters that it means we’ll have a good hatch of pheasants. But if they don’t quit their kamikaze flights in front and over me they might have a short life.
Memory Care Corner: Holding Family Meetings
In my last article, I touched briefly on holding family meetings. As I mentioned, I often encourage caregivers to hold a family meeting to increase communication and to let their families help them bridge gaps and find solutions. Yet, as my last article explained, sometimes the caregiver themselves are not able to see that there are needs and concerns. Sometimes family members, neighbors, friends, etc. of the caregivers need to initiate that action.
Chippewa County Historical Society Hall of Fame induction, Board and Officer elections held
Chippewa County Historical Society On Tuesday, March 22, 2022, Jim and Sherron Thein were inducted into the Chippewa County Historical Society’s Hall of Fame at the Chippewa County Historical Society Annual Banquet held at the Off Center Tavern in Clara City. Jim is the part owner of Thein Moving.
Suicide Prevention Coalition plans May walk
The Upper Minnesota River Valley Suicide Prevention Coalition is currently planning a Mental Wellness Walk, to take place on May 21st, 2022 at Smith Park in Montevideo. The Coalition was founded on September 18th, 2020, under a larger project that began in 2018 at the St.
New gourmet popcorn and confections shop opens in Montevideo
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the phrase “When life gives you kernels, make popcorn” has been what Jayme and Erich Winter have lived by. The need to find a way to generate income when their business, Montevideo Millennium Theater, was closed due to the pandemic shut-downs led to the creation of their highly popular gourmet popcorn line. Selling first regular theater popcorn to a locked-down public, then experimenting with flavors they’d dreamed up over the years but had no time to try.
School Board discusses upcoming facility study
At the regular monthly meeting of the Montevideo School Board, Matt Wolfert of Bray Architect gave a presentation to the board on the facility study that will be conducted. Thus far, the agency has completed staff listening sessions in order to assess the space needs of the staff in the district for future planning.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, April 16th: Hop on down to the annual Egg~Citement egg hunt at the playground area in Smith Park. Starts at 10 a.m. sharp. Please bring your own basket. If youd like to donate or volunteer, please call the Chamber at 320-269-5527.