The Delano Loretto Area United Way is currently accepting applications for funding for 501(C)3 agencies in the area. Applications can be found on the web site: www.delanolorettouw.org/ and are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 1, 2010 for funding for the year 2010. Address all questions to Jen Millard at delanolorettouw@yahoo.com or (763) 972-4429.
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“A Reading Wonderland,” the Winter Reading Program at Great River Regional Library (GRRL) begins Monday, Jan. 4, 2010.
The program provides fun incentives for readers to settle into cozy winter reading habits. It is designed primarily for teens and adults and is open to anyone in the 6th grade or older. Each of the 32 branch libraries in the GRRL system will have prize drawings for participants. All booklovers need do is register for the program at a branch and pick up a drawing slip. A slip can be turned in for every five books read (audiobooks count, too). Branches will have drawings for special Reading Wonderland mugs, winter gift baskets, and regional grand prizes including gift cards and gas cards. The program runs through Feb. 27.
The library’s first Winter Reading Program took place in 2004, and participation has increased steadily. Many of the region’s libraries now schedule special events to support the program and encourage winter reading. Visit the GRRL events page at www.griver.org for more information.
The Montrose Planning and Zoning and Park and Recreation commissions each have one position opening. All persons interested can obtain an application from Montrose City Hall or via the Montrose web site at www.montrose-mn.com.
Early holiday deadlines are in effect for the Herald Journal. Deadline for the Herald Journal Shopper this week is 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29. The newspaper deadline is noon Wednesday, Dec. 31. The Delano Herald Journal office will be closed Thursday, Dec. 31 and Friday, Jan. 1.
The messy weather continues throughout much the state, with a weather advisory being issued again by the National Weather Service. For travel and road conditions, construction and travel information, visit www.511mn.org or call 511.
Another weather advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service, but it downgrades the previous snowstorm warning. Details are as follows: Continue reading ‘Another weather advisory issued; check out live road conditions on MnDOT web site’
As another round of storms dump snow on Minnesota roads, the State Patrol released a few tips and statistics about holiday driving.
Last year, three people were killed on Minnesota roads surrounding the Christmas travel period (Wednesday through Sunday), in 2007, 11 people were killed in crashes, according to Trooper Kathy Peterson of the State Patrol.
This year in particular, the Christmas holiday will be accompanied by enhanced, statewide DWI patrols that run throughout December.
Peterson offered the reminder that motorists should stay tuned to weather forecasts and, if traveling for the holiday, consider leaving early to avoid traveling in severe weather conditions. Continue reading ‘Last year, 3 were killed on roads during holiday’
