May 2023
From the Editor’s Desk
Last week, I managed to let everyone know how awkward I can be more than once, but the best display of this happened during the artist’s reception for the exhibit that I and Jeremy Radtke both have on display at the Granite Area Arts Council. As we were both designated time to speak at this event, there was a requirement to stand in front of everyone and talk about the project. Of course, the first thing I did was let everyone know I was nervous sweating. Apparently, my nervous coping skill is to let everyone know that, indeed, I am nervous.
Montevideo votes no on school district referendum
Just twenty-three votes determined the fate of the Montevideo School District’s proposed referendum in the special election held May 9th. There were 872 yes votes, while the no votes totaled 895 with regards to question one on the ballot, a proposal to construct a new high school building, with additional construction adjustments to the Middle and High School for a total of $54,860,000. A second question on the ballot could only pass if the first question passed – the second question regarding the construction of a new Fine Arts Center that would have been constructed along with the high school building for a total of $11,335,000. That question saw a total of 866 votes yes and 897 votes no.
Thunder Hawk girls take on Benson
On Thursday, the Yellow Medicine East girls Varsity Softball team took to the field to take on Benson in a double-header. The team too a victory in game one, falling to Benson in game two. Scoring from those games follows: Game One - Montevideo 6, Benson 4 Montevideo 101 004 0-6 12 0 Benson 031 000 0-4 7
Vendors prepare to bring new goods to the 11th annual Milwaukee Road Heritage Center festival
Milwaukee Road Heritage Center is preparing to host its 11th annual craft, vendor and collectibles sale as a part of the annual Montevideo Fiesta Days activities. This year’s sale will be held on Saturday, June 17th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to the arts and crafts, there will be a model railroad exhibit on display, and the railroad museum and rail cars will be open for self-guided tours throughout the day as well. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., there will be a trackless train ride.
Campfire Conversations
We are entering, again, into a time of enjoyment of the outdoors. One thing that Jesus chose was to spend a lot of time outside. His life did not include miraculous transporting from one place to another. He chose to walk with his band-of-disciples. The three years we know he was on mission he walked a lot, getting to the next place of ministry and care.
Garrison Keillor and Friends
I salute the Hollywood writers who went out on strike this past week but I can tell you that we essayists won’t be joining them. For one thing, the essay is deeply imbedded in our nation’s very identity (U.S.A.) but for another thing, a national essay strike would be like a National Husbands Day of Silence, most wives wouldn’t care and many wouldn’t notice.
Letter to the Editor
Since its inception in 2002, the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association, along with the DNR and Explore Minnesota, has been an organizing partner of the Governor’s Deer Opener. While this is a great event, designed to celebrate the pastime that we all love and cherish, MDHA will not be participating this year. In a unanimous decision, our Executive Board voted not to support this year’s Governor’s Opener due to continued attempts to ban wolf hunting and anti-gun legislation within the state, which are in direct opposition to our mission.
RECIPE of the Week
OF THE WEEK Submitted by Myrna Stölen Bar-B-Que Beef Liver Fry bacon and remove from pan. Roll liver in salt, pepper and flour.
Montevideo Arts & Event News
I got a lot wrong about Java River’s 8 x 8 Community Art Project, so here is the truth and nothing but: Calling our community artists — get creative on canvas for a chance to display your art at Java!
News from Milan
Oh my. Birds, birds, birds. And I love it. To the south of my living room are the sunflower seed feeders. To the north of the living room is the jelly dish which hangs close by the weed elm tree. There are about a dozen orioles of both orchard and Baltimore species and both sexes. To the south are dozens of goldfinches of both sexes. Beauty in either direction. I love it.