Lions Club makes donation of school supplies
The Montevideo Lions Club donated school supplies for the service project at the Lions 5M4 Mid-Winter Convention at Arrowwood in Alexandria this past Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Friday afternoon, Lions from West Central MN packed boxes of needed items requested from teachers and area schools. The boxes were given to Lions members and all 52 clubs in the district to distribute to their local schools. Some items included area: Kleenex, scissors, glue, tape, zip crayons, markers lock bags, card stock/construction paper. Pictured is Montevideo Lions club member and MHS Superintendent Wade McKittrick along with Principal Heidi Sachariason and Principal Shawn Huntley accepting the donations.
Applications open for Growing Local: Emerging Leaders program in southwest Minnesota
HUTCHINSON, Minn.— Aspiring leaders looking for guidance on their leadership journey are invited to apply to be part of the Growing Local: Emerging Leaders cohort. This program supports emerging leaders in southwest Minnesota and is a partnership between Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) and University of Minnesota Extension. Applications are open through Feb. 17 at swifoundation. org. There is no charge to participate.
Travis Anderson Trio to perform in Montevideo
Jazz up your evening plans on February 13 at 7 PM as The Travis Anderson Trio comes to Montevideo’s United Methodist Church. The Minnesota Valley Community Concert Association is thrilled to add this lively jazz trio to begin 2023.
Pheasant feeding discouraged despite snowy winter
Animal-loving Minnesotans who leave corn for hungry pheasants at this time of year could be doing more harm than good, say wildlife experts with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. DNR wildlife managers have seen corn spread along roadsides, likely to help ringneck pheasants survive a difficult Minnesota winter.
Efforts to build new playground in small community brings creative ideas
Hazel Run resident Melissa Stevens wanted to see the park in her community improved, and decided to take action on the idea, approaching the Hazel Run City Council last summer to find out what could be done to provide a safer, fun playground for area kids. The council agreed, with the existing park being older, and located in an area where kids would have to cross a busy road, and next to an abandoned elevator. Thus, a decision was made that not only a new location for the park would be sought out, but that new playground equipment would also be found.
Thunder Hawk girls defeat BOLD
Last week, the Thunder Hawk girls varsity basketball team took on New London-Spicer for a 29-64 loss. Leaders in the game included Avery Koenen, scoring 17 points, while Tenley Epema added another nine points to the team total.
Koenen hits 2,000 point milestone
At last week’s Varsity Girls Basketball game in Minnewaska, Senior Avery Koenen hit a career milestone scoring her 2,000th point. Photo by Jessica Stölen-Jacobson .
Team UNITED takes victory at home quad
Last week, team UNITED hosted the wrestling quad in Montevideo taking a 83-0 victory against BOLD. Scoring from that event follows: Holland Schacherer (120), Kameron Sather (132), Adrian Norman (145), Mason McDougal (160) and Mason Pederson (182) won by fall as Dawson-Boyd/ Lac qui Parle Valley/Montevideo shut out BOLD in Montevideo.
COURT NEWS
Euceda Fernandez, Yessica Karina, Marshall; Offense date 1/7/23 No Minnesota Driver’s License (Misdemeanor); Plea 1/30/23 Guilty; Disposition 1/30/23 Convicted; Court Decision 1/30/23 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine.
Ask a Trooper
Question: I was wondering if you are stopped at a stop light in the left turn lane and an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens come in behind you (either in the turn lane or the lane to your right), what is the proper procedure? Thank you! Answer: When it comes to encountering emergency vehicles while stopped at a stop light and the only place to move is the actual intersection, it is best to stay in place and let the emergency vehicle maneuver around your vehicle. Unless otherwise directed by law enforcemement.