Minnwest Bank Prime Timers and the Big Stone Housing & Redevelopment Authority, will host the four hour AARP Defensive Driving course on Thursday evening September 23rd from 6-10:00 P.M. at the High Rise Community Room, Lakeside Apartments, 301- 1st St. NW. Ortonville, MN, with another four hour afternoon class being scheduled for October 21st from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at the High Rise Community Room.

This class is for those who have previously taken the eight hour course, and need to renew their certificate to continue receiving a discount on their car insurance.  This certificate must be renewed every three years to remain eligible for the discount.

Pre-registration for this class is a must.  To do so, please call Minnwest Bank and ask for Ethel at (320) 839-2568 by Tuesday, September 21st at 4:30 p.m.

The eight hour Defensive Driving course will be offered at the High Rise Community Room, Lakeside Apartments, 301- 1st St NW, Ortonville, MN on Monday, November 15th and Thursday, November 18th 22nd, from 6-10: 00 P.M. both evenings.  To register for this class, and for more information, please call Ethel at Minnwest Bank (320) 839-2568.

Come enjoy “Life on the Prairie” a free presentation at Lac qui Parle State park in the Lower Campground on Labor Day weekend.   The State Park is inviting everyone to join us Friday September 3 from 7- 8 pm at the Picnic and Warming Shelter located along the North loop of the Lower Campground.  Amy Rager, Master Naturalist program director for the University of Minnesota Morris, will talk about the Prairie Grassland Biome.  The historical and modern secrets of the Prairie will be revealed.  Your family will enjoy Amy’s lively and educational way of telling the story of the Prairie community.  To get to the Lower Campground from Montevideo, travel  North on MN Hwy 7 to Chippewa County Road 13 and take a left, then continue straight along Lac qui Parle County Road 33 to find the entrance designated by a large sign with a picture of a white-tailed deer.  Pre-registration is not required for this event, but you must have a day use permit or annual permit to be in the State park.  Day use permits are $5 and annual are $25.  These permits can be purchased at the entrance of the Park.  Snacks will be provided.   If you have any questions on how to get there, contact Cara Greger at the 320-734-4451 ext 225. 

Sept. 11, 2010 9:00 am
Ortonville Municipal Golf Course

 Shot gun Start

 3 person teams

 Scramble format

 18 Holes

 Trophies and prizes

 Multi-item Silent Auction

Big Stone Health Care Foundation’s  19th ANNUAL Raffle Prizes

2006 EZ Go Electric Golf Cart

Set of Golf Clubs w/selfstanding

bag & woods covers

Gas Grill

$100 cash

$50 cash

$9,000

Hole in one prize