New faces will help run the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce after four new members were elected to its board last week.
The election happened at the annual meeting that was held at the Next Chapter Winery on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Joining the board are Joy N. Svoboda as secretary, Jackie Brockway at social media, and Aaron Worm for membership. Seth Huiras, who was secretary, took on the role of treasurer. They join Kurt Dvorak, president; Dave Fladhammer, vice president; and Corey Althoff Allen, activities.
Winners were announced last week in the annual Patriot’s Pen essay writing competition at the area Veterans of Foreign Wars.
The Patriot’s Pen program is open to students in grades six to eight. This year’s theme is “What is Patriotism to Me?” The first place winner from Montgomery sponsored by the Montgomery VFW Post 5340 was Allison Rynda, a sixth grader from Most Holy Redeemer School.
Be sure to shop local with all of the new restrictions starting Friday, Nov. 20th.
Thursday, November 19th 10 am - 2 pm Jordan Fire Station: 501 N Varner St. Jordan, MN 55352
In Montgomery lower prices for cable TV or internet might be on the horizon.
Officials in Montgomery are studying what it would look like to install a municipal fiber optic network. One potential result, municipal broadband, is a growing trend that allows cities owning fiber optic cables to rent them out to private companies like cable and internet providers.
To see more on this story, pick up the November 12, 2020 print edition of the Montgomery Messenger.
A beautiful, quiet room tucked in the corner of Most Holy Redeemer Catholic School’s basement has been transformed into an atrium, a special room that now houses a program aimed at fostering young children’s relationships with God.
The program, which opened locally in late September, is called Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.
To see more on this story, pick up the November 12, 2020 print edition of the Montgomery Messenger.
The 2020 senior class of Tri-City United High School showed why “seniors rule” when they beat the junior class 20-14 in this year’s powderpuff football game at the high school athletic complex.
After being postponed due to the October 20 snowstorm, the school officials took advantage of the above-average temperatures Wednesday, Nov. 4 and held the game that pits the seniors against the juniors.
To see more on this story, pick up the November 12, 2020 print edition of the Montgomery Messenger.
Free COVID-19 testing will be held at St. John Lutheran Church, Montgomery, 105 Spruce Ave. NW, on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020.
The testing site will be open from 2 to 4 p.m. It is open to everyone two years and older. The test will be free. No insurance is needed.
You can get tested even if you don't have symptoms of COVID-19. For example, if you think you have been in contact with someone who has COVID-19 or if you got a call from the health department telling you that you may have been exposed.
As hospitals express concern about capacity to treat Minnesotans with COVID-19, Governor Tim Walz today announced new restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the virus in Minnesota. Beginning on Friday, the restrictions will apply to social gatherings, celebrations and receptions, and bars and restaurants, which are three of the most significant sources of COVID-19 outbreaks across the state.
Walz also today announced $10 million in funding to support small businesses affected by the pandemic.
Rice County Public Health will be offering a flu vaccination clinic on Tuesday, November 17th from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the Lonsdale American Legion, 115 2nd Avenue NW, Lonsdale for anyone 6 months and older.
Please wear face coverings and short-sleeved shirts for ease of vaccine administration. No appointments necessary -- physical distancing will be maintained.
The elephant in the room has appeared.
Starting on November 18, students of the Tri-City United School District will begin distance learning.
“The numbers in the county have gone up extremely fast,” said Lonnie Seifert, of the need to move to a different learning model as a result of the increased number of COVID-19 health pandemic cases in the area. “It’s an indication, the way the numbers are going, that things are going up. Two communities in the county that are getting hit hardest right now are Montgomery and Le Center.”
The Kolacky Days royalty was one of the many floats in the annual Anoka Halloween Parade on October 31.
The parade typically draws more than 60,000 people each year, but this year large group gathering restrictions prevented that from happening. Instead, organizers made the parade drive-by only and separated it into four different areas to spread people out.
To see more on this story, pick up the November 5, 2020 print edition of the Montgomery Messenger.
The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce reported having between 70 and 72 memberships, including two businesses, Rise and Shine Nutrition and Roots on Oak, who were recognized as new members at the Chamber’s Oct. 27 meeting. Franke’s Bakery was also recognized as having “rejoined.”
Free food giveaway serves 700 families
There IS such a thing as a free lunch - and breakfast - and dinner, thanks to a free food distribution event that was held for Le Sueur County residents on Wednesday, Oct. 28.
The distribution was held at the county fairgrounds for those in need or newly struggling to make ends meet due to the COVID-19 crisis.
A total of 700 families were served, according to Tammy Stewig of Le Sueur County Emergency Management. Her department, and Le Sueur County Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP), hosted the event.
Challenger Joy N. Svoboda unseated incumbent, city council member, Dennis Lambrecht in the November 3 general election.
Svoboda received 928 votes to Lambrecht’s 562 votes. Incumbent Bob Forcelle retained his seat on the council with 634 votes.
Other challengers included Benjamin Koeppen, 372 votes, and Bob Taraba, 177 votes.
Incumbent Mayor Tom Eisert ran unopposed. He was reelected with 1,467 votes. There were also 53 write-in votes for that position.
A line of voters was already forming Tuesday morning, 15 minutes after polls opened at 7 a.m. At the American Legion Post 79, (102 Elm Ave. SW) the new location for this year’s general election, line of voters stretched outside of the building and down the sidewalk. In addition to the office of President, competitive seats up for grabs are in the U.S. Senate, House, state legislatures, and local municipalities. The 2020 election also comes in a year marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, a deflating economy and civil rights marches across the country.