OF THE WEEK Submitted by Myrna Stölen A note from Myrna: These are like little pieces of pie and just the right size for this rich dessert. Pecan Pie Bars 1 cup and 1 tbsp flour 1/2 cups oatmeal 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 3 eggs 3/4 cup dark corn syrup 1 cup broken pecans 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/8 teaspoon salt Mix together 1 cup flour, oats, 1/4 cup brown sugar and butter until particles are fine (with mixer, use low speed).
Anne Hall, a Appropriations Hydrologist with the Minnesota Departmet of Natural Resources was at the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday morning to discuss concerns and processes with regards to water regulation.
Belview GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Sundays: 9 a.m. Holy Communion, 10:15 a.m.
Mort Meyenburg Vicar of Healing Waters Lutheran Parish, Lutheran Seminary Student From the Oxford Languages online dictionary light is defined as a noun, a verb, and an adjective. As a noun it is “the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible”; as a verb it is “to provide with light or lighting; to illuminate”; as an adjective it is “having a considerable or sufficient amount of natural light; not dark.” When we turn a light on we can see.
The local task force of volunteers from organizations such as Prairie Five, the Montevideo Police Department, the City of Montevideo, 6W Community Corrections, and a local judge that was formed in order to access the services of a collaborative effort nationwide to address opioid addictions in rural communities has recently completed the first traveling event of their months-long participation in the program.
With the snow fall totals inching toward winter season records across Great Plains Natural Gas’ service territories, the company is encouraging customers to inspect their natural gas meter and furnace vent areas to make sure there is not a buildup of snow and ice. Customers are encouraged to clear the snow and ice away from the meter set and the furnace vent area.
Farmers and eaters in the Upper Minnesota River Valley will have an opportunity to come to together and learn about the opportunities involved in growing the local foods economy on Thursday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Table 212 in Montevideo (4490 US-212). Lunch will be served during the Land Stewardship Project’s (LSP) Upper Minnesota River Valley Food Forum, and a social hour will follow the event. The event is free, but RSVPs are required. To reserve a spot or for more information, see bit.ly/LSPFoodForum or contact LSP’s Scott DeMuth at 612-767-9487 or sdemuth@landstewardshipproject. org.
Saturday, March 18th: Clarkfield Fire Department presents Hazel Run St. Patrick’s Dance 2023 featuring the Honeybadgers. Bring your own bottle, setups available. Doors open at 8 p.m. Prizes/ food/live music. At the Hazel Run City Hall.
March is Women’s History month, and the Granite Falls Area Historical Society (GFHS) is inviting the area communities of Granite Falls, Clarkfield and the Upper Sioux Community to submit stories about the great women of Granite Falls, which have historically been overshadowed or gone untold.
Countryside Public Health Director Liz Auch was in attendance at Tuesday mornings meeting of the Yellow Medicine County Board of Commissioners to give a yearin- review report for 2022. Auch explained that the mission of Countryside Public Health is facilitating a safe and healthy future for the residents.