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MRS. KERRY KLEPEL’S SIXTH GRADE CLASS at James Knoll Elementary are shown reading Dr. Seuss books to Mrs. Kylene Nelson’s Kindergarten class last week. This was part of Read Across America Week.
Council approves seasonal part-time park employee
The Ortonville City Council met for their first meeting of the month on Monday, March 4 in the Library Media Center. Council member Matt Karels was absent from the meeting.
Ortonville School Board Chairman Brett Kaye came before the council to discuss the purchase of a lot across from the school along Minnesota Street. The cost of the lot is approximately $12,500, with easement costs around $16,000. Kaye asked the council if something could be worked out on the cost of the easements. He indicated that the lot could be used for different things such as storage for the school or for future classroom use if things proceed with the school project.
Mayor Gene Hausauer recommended that representatives from the school should attend the next Planning and Zoning Meeting to discuss the lot and whether it would be useful for the school to purchase and use regarding the city’s zoning laws.
Council members approved the hiring of Jake Gilliarny and Andrew Strong to the Ortonville Fire Department, effective March 4.
The City of Ortonville 2024 Committee List was approved by the council, with the exception of the Healthcare Board.
The City Council approved the hiring of Hunter Merritt as seasonal part-time park worker, effective immediately at Step 2, seasonal wage schedule.
Two gambling permits were approved by the City Council. One was for St. John’s Catholic Church for use on June 9, while the other was for Pheasants Forever for their banquet on March 23.
Council members approved Airport Consultant, Eric Hanson of HDR of Sioux Falls, SD. This is for projects that may be undertaken at the Ortonville Municipal Airport within the next five years. These projects are subject to federal and or state funding being available.
The next meeting of the Ortonville City Council will be Monday, March 18 at 5 p.m. in the Library Media Center.
Annual Sports and Leisure Show to be held this weekend
The Annual Sports and Leisure Show will be held this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, March 16-17 at the Ortonville School. Hours will be 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday. Please enter using door #7 at the Ortonville School.
Sponsored by the Big Stone Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, this year’s show will feature vendors, entertainment, arts and crafts, door prizes and fun for the whole family. Free admission both days.
Stop by the Big Stone Lake Area Chamber booth to purchase raffle tickets. Cost is $10 each. Prizes this year include a 2-Bedroom Lakeside Suite, Sunday thru Thursday $520 donated by Schmidts Landing; $400 groceries donated by Hartman’s Super Valu and the Big Stone Lake Area Chamber; Dinner for two at Lakewood Supper Club ($100 value); Dinner for two at Club 7-75 ($100 value); two Terri Clark VIP Tickets and two Grandstand Tickets donated by the Big Stone County Fair; and a pizza a month for six months donated by Berkner Pizza.
There will also be Cash Giveaways both days for $100. The drawings on Saturday will be at 4:30 p.m. and the drawings on Sunday will be at 2:45 p.m. You must be present to win. Attendees should stop by the BSLA chamber booth for a chance to win.
There will be a Kid’s Corner booth sponsored by the Moose Lodge, Bonanza Education Center and The Big Stone Lake Area Chamber. The booth will be open throughout the whole weekend with different kids activities going on. There will be crafts to make and take home.
Saturday will start with the Sportsman’s Club Breakfast from 9-11 a.m. in the Commons with a free will donation and all you can eat pancakes, sausages, coffee, juice and milk. They will also have a variety of syrups.
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Author Megan Selina (an Ortonville native) will be at the show with her sequel to her first book, Still Obsessed.
Concessions will be held in the Commons from 11 a.m. to 5 p..m. Big Stone County 4-H will be in commons. Guadalupe’s Food Truck will be located out front of the school; El Conde Taqueria Food Truck out in front of the school; and a Youth Mission Trip will have a concession stand with popcorn, candy and pop.
From 1-2 p.m., there will be a Robotics Demonstration in the Elementary Gym sponsored by the Big Stone County 4-H.
From 2-3 p.m., the Ortonville Ambulance Service, Big Stone County Sheriff and Ortonville Fire Department will have there vehicles on display parked outside in front of the Auditorium.
Sara Danielson will be demonstrating making sourdough bread in the Commons Area from 2-3 p.m.
On Sunday, there will be breakfast in the commons area from 10-11:30 a.m. sponsored by the Big Stone County 4-H. Concessions will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Big Stone County 4-H will be in the commons. Guadalupe’s Food Truck will be located out front of the school; El Conde Taqueria Food Truck out in front of the school; and a Youth Mission Trip will have a concession stand with popcorn, candy and pop from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
From 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. there will be It’s All In The Garlic demonstration by the Les and Jessica Olson family will be held in the Auditorium.
On Sunday, from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m., the Swing Time Band will be performing in the Commons Area. Everyone is invited to come and listen to our area talented musicians.
From 2-3 p.m. the Just for Kix Dancers will be performing in the auditorium. Everyone is invited to come and watch.
A sports related Scavenger Hunt for kids ages 13 and under will be both days. Cards can be picked up from the Chamber Booth. Must be completed and turned in for a drawing on the hour, every hour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. All entries qualify for the Grand Prize drawing to be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
For more information you can visit www.bigstonelake.com or call 320-839-3284.