Opinion
Beyond Reason
My Daughter Friends have asked why I haven’t written about my four-yearold daughter. Some know me as a doting dad and conjectured that I was too deeply in love to make fun of her.
Letter to the Editor
I’m extremely excited to be sending a letter to the editor about something I really care about, and that is the United Way of Southwest Minnesota (UWSWMN). My wife Shana and I moved to Marshall in 1994 and raised two great kids Sadie Zahrbock Schaeffer and Simon Zahrbock, and we are proud to call this area HOME. I believe that I have a good grasp and understand the needs of my neighbors and I want to continue to help where I can. I, like many of you, want to help make this a better place to live today and into the future, so please join me in supporting UWSWMN in any way you can. Your support can change lives of neighbors, friends and our communities. UWSWMN continues to support local programs and activities that focus on health, education, financial stability, hunger, and safety/well-being of its community members.
From the Editor’s Desk
jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad.com As we near the best season of all (fall), I find myself wanting to spend more time outdoors and exploring before we lose the chance to winter. So when I had a day off over the weekend and realized that it was going to be my only day off until Christmas with all of the photography sessions booked, the season’s sports, council and school board meetings, etc, etc, I thought it would be the perfect time to take my youngest child on her first trip to the Minnesota Renaissance Festival.
Beyond Reason
Decades are like snowflakes. They’re white and pointy, and all a little different. Sometimes I think about the 20th century and the decades therein. Nobody knows exactly how many decades were in that century, but it almost seems like there is one every ten years or so.
Fall Library series on Master Gardening
The Marshall Lyon County Public Library is hosting a fall library series with Master Gardeners beginning on Thursday, September 8th when Master Gardener Sue Morton teaches Food Preservation. The class features the opportunity to learn a variety of safe methods to fill your pantry with healthy fruits, veggies and more. Equipment safety and use will also be reviewed. On Tuesday, September 27th, Master Gardener Beth Collins will teach Tree and Shrub Maintenance and Pruning will feature lessons on when a tree should be pruned, if a lilac should be pruned all the way to the ground, when to prune hyrangeas and much more. On Tuesday, October 4th, Master Gardener Ron Halegerson will teach Fall Lawn and Garden Maintenance to provide information on how to prepare your lawn and garden for the long Minnesota winter. Master Gardener Sue Morton is back on Saturday, October 8th for a lesson on Succulent fun for the Kids. Kids will explore a variety of cacti and succulents, make and take their own succulent garden and more. Register by calling the library at 507537-7003. Limit is 20 participants. The class is held from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Live Well, Age Wisely:
Previously, I wrote about some of the changes to Part D coverage that will result from the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.Acouple more were highlighted in an email I received from the Senior LinkAge Line and I’d like to share them with you. These will be great for many Minnesotans! First, beginning in January of 2023, the cost of insulin will be reduced to $35 and deductibles do not apply.
Wellbriety group holds event in honor of National Overdose Awareness Week
Jessica Stölen-Jacobson Last week, the Montevideo- area Wellbriety group hosted an event at Smith Park in honor of National Overdose Awareness week. The Wellbriety movement is a large movement of peer-led support groups around the United States that work along with a combination of AA and NA traditions and principles combined with a Native spirituality and culture emphasis to provide support for persons in recovery from drugs and alcohol addictions.
From the Editor’s Desk
I recently suggested to my youngest that for her Farmer’s Market booth, she should make popcorn balls. It seems she hasn’t even ever heard of popcorn balls, and somehow that seemed nearly impossible to me.
Beyond Reason
Back to School The phrase “back to school” means different things to different people. To some, Back To School is a 1986 comedy starring Rodney Dangerfield where he goes well, back to school.
Live Well, Age Wisely:
In July I mentioned that I had a minor knee surgery planned for the beginning of August. Everyone I’d talked to who had a piece of torn cartilage removed said they were back on their feet and back to normal activity in a couple of weeks.