News

Jennie-O Turkey Store announces $6 million in bonuses

Jennie-O Media Relations The makers of the Jennie-O turkey brand – category leader and trusted brand for turkey products – announced that the company recently distributed more than $6 million in discretionary bonuses to hourly and weekly farm salaried employees. “Despite this year’s unprecedented challenges, all of our dedicated team members worked tirelessly to achieve our results,” said Steve Lykken, president of Jennie- O.

Beatles Night returns this weekend

Beatles night is returning to Java River this Saturday, December 10th at 7 pm. Emily Wright, one of the event organizers, said prior Beatles Nights held at the Watson town hall, Montevideo Community Center, and Java River have been wildly successful. Wright said as of now, there are about 17 songs that have been chosen by various people and bands to perform and she explained that people are encouraged to create their own versions of the Beatles song(s) they choose.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, December 8th: Elementary Music Concert at Montevideo High School performances by Ramsey Elementary 6 p.m. at Sanford Elementary at 7:15 p.m.

Supaman performs at Montevideo High School

Cynthia Christians Reporter cchristians@cherryroad. com Native American hip hop artist Supaman performed at the Montevideo High School on Thursday, December 1st for both High School and Middle School students.

Wald issues challenge to hospital board members at council meeting

Jessica Stölen-Jacobson Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad. com Montevideo resident Kevin Wald approached the Montevideo City Council at Monday evening’s meeting during the time designated for the public to address the council on topics not on the agenda.

COURT NEWS

Mendoza, Reina Ann, Montevideo; Offense date 9/27/22 Criminal - Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/ Obscene (Misdemeanor); Plea 11/28/22 Guilty; Disposition 11/28/22 Convicted; Court Decision 11/28/22 Sentenced Local Confinement (30 Days, Stay 30 Days for 1 Yr); $100 Fine.

Wintry mix possible late Friday into Saturday

All-in-all our weekend weather was not too bad for all the things that are going on this time of the year. Whether it was taking in a Christmas/ Holiday concert or play, doing some shopping, or just going for a walk, it was a decent weekend.

GUESS WHO?

This week’s photo hint: This photo was published in a 1997 edition of the Montevideo-American News. Last Week’s Answer: Dave Lieser.

Former coach authors book aimed at coaching

Jessica Stölen-Jacobson Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad. com Denny Smith, a former Montevideo Coach from 1973-1978, has recently published a book aimed at coaches, titled “Coaches Make the Difference”.