August 2022

MadHatters hosting free concert at Java River August 25th
Cynthia Christians Reporter cchristians@cherryroad. com Lee Kanten and Georgette (G’ette) Jones together make up the music duo MadHatters.

Chippewa Valley Youth Club begins after school drop-ins August 29th
Cynthia Christians Reporter cchristians@cherryroad. com Roller skating, Legos, experimental learning, Gaga ball, outdoor play, free play, arts and crafts, STEM projects, and homework help are all available at the Chippewa Valley Youth Club located at 802 N.
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.

Beyond Reason
Back to School The phrase “back to school” means different things to different people. To some, Back To School is a 1986 comedy starring Rodney Dangerfield where he goes well, back to school.

Prairie Notebook
I talked about making s’mores in a past column a few years back. I had an occasion just last week to again explore the possibilities of enhancing this classic campfire treat beyond the traditional melted Hersey’s bar center.

Paranormal investigator to host book signing at Montevideo business
Cynthia Christians Reporter cchristians@cherryroad. com Author, paranormal investigator, singer.
Walk-in Access lands open starting September 1st
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Beginning Thursday, Sept. 1, hunters can access nearly 29,000 acres of private land across 39 counties in western and south-central Minnesota through the Walk-In Access program, which pays landowners to allow public hunting on their property.

New Montevideo School District staff look forward to the upcoming school year
With the upcoming start of the Montevideo School year beginning August 29th, the Montevideo-American News recently sent a questionnaire to new staff members at the district. The following are their responses.
Candidate filings for 2022 State General Election close
School Board Montevideo School Board School Board Member (Elect 3): Kelly Snell, Andrew Stenson Chippewa County County Seats County Commissioner District 1: Matt Gilbertson County Commissioner District 5: David Lieser County Sheriff: Derek Olson County Attorney: Matt Haugen Soil & Water Supervisor District 1: Michelle Overholser Soil & Water Supervisor District 2: Calin Eisenlohr Soil & Water Supervisor District 4: Steven Jacobson City Seats - Milan Mayor: Ron Anderson Council member (Elect 2): Pamela J. Ellison, Carol Ford, Jennifer Gomes, Katrina Lund City Seats - Montevideo Mayor: Erich Winter Council Member (Elect 3): Bryce Curtiss, Daniel P.
Deer lottery application deadline is September 8th
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds firearm and muzzleloader hunters who want to harvest antlerless deer in a deer permit area designated as antlerless permit lottery this hunting season to purchase their license by Thursday, Sept. 8. Hunters who purchase their license on or before this date are automatically entered into the lottery for the deer permit area or special hunt area they declare.