May 2023
Mental Health well-being event scheduled for May 20th
On May 20th, the 8th annual Community Mental Health Walk will be held at Woodland Centers in Montevideo from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
National American Legion Auxiliary President visits Veterans Home site
Sixteen years worth of effort to have a Veteran’s Home built in Montevideo has culminated in the completion of the project late this summer. On Tuesday morning, National American Legion Auxiliary President Vickie Koutz, of Indiana, traveled to Montevideo to meet with State personnel, as well as local community members involved with the project to tour progress on the construction of the facility.
Final public hearing held on proposed assessment for improvement project
At Monday evening’s meeting of the Montevideo City Council, a final public hearing for the proposed special assessment for the 2023 Street Improvement project on Ashmore, Wolfe, and 16th Street projects was held. There were a few residents on hand with questions for the council. One resident, in particular, wanted to know if soil from re-grading could be used to improve the conditions on the section of Wolfe Avenue that is gravel, sloping downhill. However, that portion of the road is a township road, thus the City does not have any authority over that portion.
Thunder Hawks take part in YME Invitational
Last Thursday, the Thunder Hawks boys and girls Track and Field Teams took part in a rainy invitational at Yellow Medicine East. The girls team placed 7th with a score of 38.5, while the boys team took 4th with 70.17.
Thunder Hawk softball takes on WCA
Last week, the Thunder Hawk girls varsity softball team took on West Central Area in a double-header, taking a loss in both games. In game one, WCA defeated Montevideo 12-0.
Spring Work
Warmer temperatures are finding our patients and families outdoors yard cleaning, raking, and soon, planting. Many patients have already mentioned increased soreness, feeling out of shape, even small outdoor activity causing big pain. Here are some suggestions to keep you moving! *Remember to do a little warm up, walk around the yard for five or ten minutes or go for a short walk before you begin. *Use some of your yard work to feel the stretch. *Be patient with yourself, conquering the job in one day may not be the best option for your shoulders or back. *Hydrate up, bring that water bottle out and try to replace one pint of water for every 30 minutes you are active. *After you are done with your activities, give those muscles a gentle stretch and even consider doing a bit more stretching prior to bed. *Gel cold packs from the refrigerator are perfect to use on stressed areas for 20 min/hour to calm swelling. *Keep in mind that magnesium is an excellent natural muscle relaxant. *A warm shower in the morning followed with a bit more stretching on sore areas will help with recovery. Call if you need us, 320.269.5000.
Thunder Hawk baseball defeats WCA
Last Tuesday, the Thunder Hawks boys varsity baseball team played West Central Area in a doubleheader at home. In game one, the team took a victory 9-0 over WCA. Scoring from that game follows: Montevideo 002 034 x-9 10 0 WCA 000 000 0-0 0 3 Hitting: Ethan Moravetz 1-3 r-3 hbp sb-2, Brady Snell 2-4 r rbi-2, Jackson Baldwin 3-4 2b r-2 rbi-2 sb, Gannon Reidinger 3-4 2b rbi-3 sb, Griffin Epema 1-2 rbi-2 sf sb, Cooper Dack 0-4 r, Brody Dack 0-1 r-2 sb-2 Pitching: Snell (W) 6-0-0-0-2-6, Epema 1-00-0-0-1 In game two, the team took a 10-8 victory. Leaders in the game included Brady Snell who pitched six innings, striking out six, walking two, while Griffin Epema stepped in for the final inning to strike out one.
STEVEN “STEVE” BORAAS
June 2, 1960 - April 28, 2023 Steve Boraas, 62, of Appleton passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, in Appleton Area Health-Hospital. Visitation will be 1 - 2 p.m., followed by the memorial service at 2 p.m.
CYNTHIA ANDERSON
Cynthia Anderson of Montevideo died Monday, May 1, 2023, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis at the age of 73. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 5, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Montevideo.
LEORA MULDER
Leora Mulder died Friday, April 28, 2023, at Copper Glen Assisted Living in Montevideo at the age of 95. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Hope Reformed Church in Montevideo. Pastor Tony De la Rosa will officiate and interment will be at Sunset Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 5 from 5 - 7 p.m. at Anderson - TeBeest Funeral Home in Montevideo and at the church for one hour before the