September 2022

Stanley Harms

Stanley Harms, 73, of Clara City passed away on Wednesday, August 24 at Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar. Memorial services were held on Monday at 10 a.m.

Marty Hemstad

Marty Hemstad of Montevideo died on Wednesday August 10, 2022, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul at the age of 87 with his family by his side. Memorial services will be held on Friday, September 9, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Montevideo with Rev. Marie Eckberg officiating.

Winsel Christiansen

Winsel Christiansen, 96, of Maynard passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at the Granite Falls Care Center. Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 1 p.m.

Montevideo Cross Country opens season with 10-team meet

The Montevideo boys and girls country teams will open the 2022 season in a 10-team meet at Lac Qui Parle Valley at 5 p.m. Thursday at Appleton Golf Course. “Our runners have put in a lot of miles the last few weeks and we’re excited to get started,” said Thunder Hawks co-coach Dave Schimming, who shares the boys-girls team coaching duties with Renelle Enevoldsen. “It’s sometimes called an early-bird meet, which we’ve regularly attended over the years.”

Thunder Hawks tennis team begins season

Last Tuesday, the Thunder Hawks girls tennis team traveled to Redwood Falls for their first match of the season, taking a 1-6 loss against Lac qui Parle/Dawson- Boyd. Scoring from that meet follows: Singles: Katelyn Wittnebel def. Cami Myers, Monte 3-6, 6-2, 12-10; Brooke Lindeman, Monte, def. Maddie Matthies 7-5, 6-4; Hannah Oie def. Carlee Axford, Monte 6-2, 6-0; Sadie Hacker def. Avery Albrecht, Monte 6-2, 6-3. Doubles: Claire Lowry/Kayla Jahn def., Annie Marquardt/ Ashley Klaasen, Monte, 6-1, 2-6, 6-4; Kalista Bormann/ Gertie Sieg def. Gwyn Smiens/ Megan Macziesk, Monte, 6-3, 6-2; Taylen Jorgenson/ Elise Wiebe def., Jahia Fitzkappes/Ally DeJong, Monte 7-6 (2), 6-0.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, September 7th: Montevideo Just for Kix Meet and Greet. New to the program? Have questions about dance? Event from 5 to 7 p.m.

Local artists to display at return of Meander Art Crawl

Self-guided art tour scheduled for September 30th-October 2nd Jessica Stölen-Jacobson Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad. com The MeanderArt Crawl returns this year September 30th through October 2nd.

ECFE Vehicle Fair held at new Hawk’s Nest location

The annual ECFE Vehicle Fair was held Thursday Wednesday evening at the new Hawks Nest location (formerly Little Thunder Hawks care). The new Hawks Nest facility is housed in the former MTI building, and was renovated over the summer. The newly opened facility also features a large new playground which kids attending the ECFE Vehicle Fair last week had the opportunity to enjoy. The event was also held as a Open House for the new location, with some former MTI employees stopping by to catch a glimpse of the transformation of the building. A variety of local organizations took part in the vehicle fair, including the local police department, and sheriff’s department. Ambulances, tractors, construction equipment, buses, race cars and even a hearse were on display for kids to explore and learn about. The event was also an opportunity for families to gather more information for Head Start and Early Childhood Family Education registration.