August 2022
High pressure expected to return
Mark Anthony Chief Meteorologist Kool-TV As of last Thursday, portions of west central and central Minnesota were abnormally dry. Most of northern Minnesota was adequate at that point, according to the U.S.
Jordan Tollakson wins night one of Late Model Special
Chad Adamson Eighteen WISSOTA Late Models were at Fiesta City Speedway for night one of the Late Model double header. Jesse Timm took the lead to start the Pure Stock feature.
RECIPE
OF THE WEEK A note about this recipe: This is one of the recipes for the cookies that Myrna has baked for the last year and sent regularly to our United States Army members deployed overseas from her great-grandson’s unit. These are the exact cookies made to keep a group of our soldiers connected to home with a little bit of love from a Grandma.
Wildwood Montessori School open house to be held August 31st
Submitted The Wildwood Montessori School with Child Care is hosting an Open House from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31 in their new location in the former Montevideo Family Dentistry office in the East Acres office complex at 1317 Grove Avenue in Montevideo.
CURE helps win $9.7 billion for Rural Electric Co-ops in Inflation Reduction Act
CURE CURE, a Montevideo- based rural democracy organization, led the national Rural Power Coalition to help secure $9.7 billion in funding for Rural Electric Co-ops as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. These funds will help rural Americans save money, invest in clean energy, and create 90,000 jobs.
Live Well, Age Wisely:
Director of Aging Well, Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc. In July I mentioned that I had a minor knee surgery planned for the beginning of August.
News from Milan
Ooh. What a foggy morning on Sunday. Thankfully, there was not much traffic from either direction as I went to town. I’m sure it will burn off eventually, but it sure makes everything wet in the meantime.
Hampton receives statewide Choral Excellence award
American Choral Directors Association of Minnesota Dan Hampton, retired Choir Director of Montevideo High School, recently received the Advocate for Choral Excellence (ACE) Award from the American Choral Directors Association of Minnesota. Mr. Hampton was nominated by ACDA- MN member and Central District Chair Chad Felton, vocal music teacher for grades 5-12 at Lac qui Parle Valley in Madison, Minnesota, for his exemplary musical accomplishments and remarkable impact he had on hundreds of students, spanning over three decades, in the Montevideo area. Felton says, “When I think about Dan, I always think first and foremost of his kindness. He is always giving of himself and his time and does so with the highest artistic standard.” Former colleague Ron Stary stated, “Above all that he [Dan] is a dedicated teacher who cares and loves this profession.”
High Tea Luncheon draws a crowd
The Montevideo Community Center hosted the first ever High Tea Luncheon last Wednesday with a large crowd in attendance. The mid-day event featured a tea luncheon, door prizes and musical entertainment by Dennis Darling. A portion of the funds raised went to the Food Shelf and the Community Center.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, August 31st: Wildwood Montessori School with Child Care Open House. Meet with parents, benefactors, and celebrate the beginning of the school’s second year. Event is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.