May 2023

After several years of not having these suppers because of Covid, the 13th Chippewa/Yellow Medicine Counties Cancer Survivor and Caregiver Recognition Supper was held on April 29, 2023 at the Maynard Community Center. Survivors shared their stories of their cancer journeys. This year’s honorary survivors included from LtoR: Michael Groothuis-Montevideo; Di and Dale Lalim-Maynard; Bea Hoppe-Montevideo; Jean Feldman-Granite Falls; and Milt Wubben- Clara City. Not pictured is Lisa Knutson-Granite Falls. The 30th Annual Relay for Life Event will be held in Smith Park, Montevideo on Friday, June 9 from 5-11 pm. Opening Ceremony and Survivor Walk will take place at 6:15 p.m. Caregiver Walk approximately 8:10 (before luminary lighting). Stop by the Survivor Tent to register. We would like to have 100 survivors attend the Relay this year. Survivors – register on-line for your survivor t-shirt. www.relayforlife.org/chippewacountymn Click Join This Relay, enter your information. You don’t need to be on a team and you don’t need to raise any donations. Sign up as an individual. A survivor shirt will be sent to you. Sign up soon to have your shirt in time for the Relay for Life Event on Friday, June 9. If you are interested in forming a team for the Relay, please contact Dustin Citrowske, email: chippewaymrelayforlife@gmail.com.

On Saturday afternoon, Wellbriety hosted a kickball game with the Junior Homies youth group playing against the Wellbriety recovery squad. The Junior Homies won 13 to 11. Afterward, the group met for pizza at the Community Center. One Wellbriety recovery member said the opportunity to have sober community activities to take part in is helpful. “I’ve been struggling with some things so if I’m glad to be here spending time with my daughter,” said Ricky Blomlie. Activities planned through Wellbriety are open to the public, and more information about upcoming activities as well as the group meeting times and dates is available on their Facebook group page, Wellbriety Montevideo.