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Montevideo 5th-8th grade Music and Drama departments host Wipeout

Last Friday and Saturday, performances were held in the Montevideo Middle School gymnasium of the musical, Wipeout. The production was held by the 5th-8th Grade Music and Drama Departments, produced through a special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service. The show was a challenge to put together without an auditorium. Sets were hauled in and out of the gymnasium before and after each rehearsal. Director Dan Hampton wrote, “It has been a labor of love and we are happy that shows can continue through.” Chippewa County Medical Center, Luther Haven and Walmart contributed to the production through donations. The musical was based on a book by Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus, with music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur. The musical was based on a beach in California in the 1960s, with a plot involving the 1960s surfing theme, and a family run business struggling not to be taken over by big business. Twenty-six students played roles in the production from grades 5th through 8th. Photos by Jessica Stolen-Jacobson

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I’m hoping from seeing the throngs of pheasant roosters that it means we’ll have a good hatch of pheasants. But if they don’t quit their kamikaze flights in front and over me they might have a short life.

Cooler weather returns

Much of the central, west central, and northern Minnesota saw temperatures into the upper 40s and low to mid 50s on Sunday. Portions of southern and eastern Minnesota, however, even saw some 60s! Minneapolis hit 61 degrees, while Jackson, Windom, and Austin all topped out at 63 degrees.

CHURCH SCHEDULES

Assembly of God, Clarkfield SUNDAY: Sunday School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.; Evening 7 p.m. Wednesday: Teens 5 p.m.; Young Explorers 6:30 p.m.

Faith Column: “Father, Forgive Them”

Jesus begins the lonely hours on the cross. He wears the sharp crown of thorns, which cut his head deeply. He feels the pain of the open wounds from the nails. Jesus, our Savior, does not think of himself at this moment. He is thinking of everyone else. His pain is not the issue - love is. Love is revealed in his words of compassion, mercy and grace. Jesus called out to the Father and prayed for us. “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”

Correction

Please note the time listed at the end of the article in last week’s edition about poet Athena Kildegaard and Brendan Stermer’s poetry reading at Java River was listed as 6 p.m. The start time for the event is 5 p.m.

Montevideo students take part in the Schwan’s Culinary Skill Challenge

Southwest West Central Service Cooperative Montevideo students took part in the Schwan’s Culinary Skills Challenge at SMSU last Tuesday. Competitors from Montevideo High School included Ella Mills in Menu Design, Parker Thissen in Multi-layered Cake Decorating, Madelin Stolen in Baking Science and Averie Burmeister in Cupcake Decorating.

Minnesota poultry sales and exhibitions temporarily banned for 31 days

Minnesota Board of Animal Health Due to multiple detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Minnesota and surrounding states, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health is issuing a 31-day statewide ban on all poultry sales and exhibitions effective Friday, April 1 through Sunday, May 1. The ban includes all poultry community sales, swaps, fairs, exhibitions and other events where poultry and susceptible birds are brought together.

Bear hunting license applications available

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Prospective bear hunters have until Friday, May 6, to apply for a bear hunting license from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Applications for the 2022 season can be submitted online, at any license agent or via telephone at 888- 665-4236.