April 2023
News from Milan
What a difference a day makes. Yesterday we were seeing gray skies and a portending blizzard, which did materialize. Today the sun is bright as is our outlook, even though there is a forecast for another snowstorm next week. How many times can we endure these slaps by Mother Nature when it is supposed to be spring? It’s depressing, for sure.
Live Well, Age Wisely
Typically Minnesota ranks high on all sorts of charts, whether it’s for US Census participation or quality of life. So I was a little disappointed when I read we are ranked 39th in SNAPAccess.
National Public Health Week is April 3-9
A message from Countryside Public Health: The past few years have challenged and changed each of us, our communities, and the field of public health in numerous ways. This week, during National Public Health Week, we CELEBRATE the resiliency and strength of our communities, our many wonderful partners, our Board of Directors, our great staff, and all the amazing residents who choose to make their homes in these communities.
VICKI STARBECK
Vicki Starbeck of Montevideo passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Vista Prairie in Redwood Falls at the age of 62. Private family services were held.
Healing Hearts Night at the Barn draws full house Saturday
On Saturday evening, a crowd almost more than the Lee-Mar Ranch Equine Center could hold gathered for the fourth annual Healing Hearts Night at the Barn fundraiser. The event featured a multitude of silent auction items donated by area businesses and organizations - everything from saddles and riding gear, to stays at a local Air BnB.
Housing a topic of discussion at Chippewa County Board meeting
At Tuesday morning’s meeting of the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners, one of the topics of discussion during Commissioner Reports was the current housing situation - a topic that has been discussed at many of the recent public meetings.
City department heads give 2022 annual reports
At Monday evening’s meeting of the Montevideo City Council, department heads were in attendance to provide annual reports on 2022 operations. Utility Superintendent Byron Hayunga provided the utilities department’s report first, noting that in February of last year, the department had a forced main leak along the riverbank at the Smith edition across from the water treatment plant.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, April 14th & Saturday, April 15th: Montevideo High School musical department’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Show begins at 7 p.m. both date at the Hollywood Theatre. Tickets available at the door.
Good Friday–Resurrection of the dead at Jesus’ death.
St. Matthew records an amazing event which took place at the time of Jesus’ death on the cross: “And the graves were opened and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised.” (Matthew 27:52-53) This remarkable verse hearkens back to Ezekiel’s vision of the dry bones made alive (Ezekiel 37). Yes, the cross with the dead Jesus on it looks terrible, but don’t miss what that moment meant for you, forever. Look, death is done in! Jesus’ death has undone death. Even graves break open! Even the dead saints come to life! Like fans rushing on to the court after the last second three-point shot wins the game, the saints souls rush out of heaven’s cheering section and into their bodies, their bodies break out of death and will climb out of their graves. Not as fearful mummies, or half-dead zombies, but fully-alive Saints. Holy, alive in Christ, because Jesus conquered death for them and for all the world. Notice, even these living again saints patiently wait in their graves until Christ Jesus the first fruits comes out of His. But Jesus’ death makes them alive.
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.