July 2022
News from WRAP: July focused on children and parenting
July is National Make a Difference to Children Month, Child-Centered Divorce Month, as well as Purposeful Parenting Month. WRAP wants to focus this month’s article on children and parenting.
Live Well, Age Wisely: Stresses of Medical Concerns
We’ve all found ourselves in situations that are undesirable, don’t go as expected, or are just plain disappointing. “What is the lesson in this?” or “Where is the opportunity in this?” are two questions I’ve learned to ask myself to gain some perspective or pull myself out of negativity about it.
Council designates Hearing Officer role for remainer of 2022
At the regular monthly meeting of the Montevideo City Council held last Tuesday evening, one of the topics of discussion was the need to appoint a Hearing Officer for the Adminis-trative Citation Appeal Process.
Mission Sunday speaker shares story behind historic fiction novel inspired by local history
On Sunday afternoon, the 64th annual Mission Sunday event was held at the historic Lac qui Parle Mission site, with over 50 attendees at the church service held as a part of the day’s events. The event is hosted annually by the Chippewa County Historical Society.
New event at the fair garners much attention on social media
Recently, the Chippewa County Fair board posted a new event for the fair on their social media page, and were surprised at the number of views, shares, and responses the event received. What originally began as an idea brought up in a board meeting has now grown to a full-fledged competition for locals to vie for the title of best mullet.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, July 21st - Saturday, July 23rd: The Yellow Medicine County Fair returns for the 132nd year with a variety of activities scheduled throughout the three days. For more information on the activities or the 4-H schedule, check out the website at ymcfair.org.
William “Bill” Monahan
William “Bill” Monahan of Montevideo died Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at his home in Montevideo at the age of 62. Funeral services were held Monday, July 11, 2022 at 1 p.m.…
Patricia Ann (Ree) Nasby
Patricia Ann (Ree) Nasby, 91, of Bloomington, formerly of Edina, peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, July 3, 2022, after a brief illness. Pat was…
Kay Rhode
Kay Rhode, 82, of Montevideo passed away Thursday, July 7, at Luther Haven in Montevideo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Church of St. Joseph in…
Marilyn Jean (Day) Cusick
Marilyn Jean (Day) Cusick passed away November 23, 2021, at Aspen Winds in Cheyenne, Wyo. She was 91 years young. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, July 15,…