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The first noticeable thing when walking into the Holmberg Orchard is all the detail of the homemade signs placed frequently throughout the property. Little ones may head straight for the barrel train or perhaps they’ll run straight for the pumpkin patch or the corn maze that is much trickier to make it through than one would think (try counting all of the silly scarecrows that are sprinkled throughout the maze). There are several outdoor games for kiddos to play, several photo opportunities are set up throughout the property, and there is the onsite store that sells food, home goods, clothing, and a variety of boutique items. Rosie Petty, half of the couple that now owns and operates the orchard, said, “Seeing the families in the fall, just having fun and the kids just enjoying being outside. We try to make it very family friendly, very family orientated and things for everyone to enjoy.”

Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad. com This year’s Meander Art Crawl (October 1st and 2nd) will see the return of a number of artists who have exhibited for many years, including Kristi Link Fernholz.

Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad. com This Saturday, World War II Navy Ace Donald M.

If you ask Meander artist Curt Soine how he began his journey to becoming a wood craftsman, he will tell you, “I used to carve when I was a kid in Boy Scouts. Fast forward to around 1983 when I asked my wife what she wanted for her upcoming birthday and she pointed to a swan carving in a magazine. It was $400 and I thought that doesn’t look so hard, I’ll just carve one myself. That started it. A person learns a lot over a 40-year timespan.”

OF THE WEEK White Overnight Cake 1 and 1/2 cup cake flour 1 and 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup boiling water 4 egg whites, beaten stiff 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon almond flavor Mix sugar and flour together, pour in boiling water. Mix, and let stand overnight.

com Every August, the Farmers Almanac releases their winter forecast, including the forecast for fall. The season doesn’t officially begin until Thursday, September 22nd, which, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, is typically when peak fall colors begin to appear in the local area.

Women’s Rural Advocacy Program (WRAP) September is National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month, promoting new treatment options for those struggling with addiction and emphasizing the need for strong community support. According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), a study found that physical domestic violence was 11 times more likely on days of heavy drinking or drug use.

Is it hard for you to believe that the calendar is already showing mid-September? How in the world is this even possible? It seems like the summer flew by, then Labor Day passed and now we have reached the half way point of the month. It’s unbelievable how quickly time passes! With that said, the Montevideo Area Memory Loss Network (MAMLN) has been busy scurrying around putting the final touches on their upcoming Free Fall Movie Event.