A teenager drowned in Lake Elysian during the afteroon of June 29.
According to the Waseca County Sheriff's report, the victim was a 17-year-old male who reportedly jumped in the lake and never resurfaced around 4 p.m. Elysian Fire Chief Jason James said the incident occurred just south of Kaupon's Point.
The 2018 Elysian Princess of the Lakes was crowned Thursday, June 28 in Elysian as part of the 4th of July Celebration. Shelby Clinton, daughter of Beth and Matt Clinton, was named the Princess of the Lakes. Her attendants are Evelyn Miller, daughter of Brandis and John Miller and Lydia Coulsey, daughter of Becky Coulsey and Matt Coulsey. This was the 30th Princess of the Lakes pageant in Elysian. For more on the 4th of July events in Elysian check out the June 28 edition of the LIFE/Enterprise.
The congregation of St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Elysian will celebrate the retirement of the mortgage on their new church on Sunday, June 24. The building, which was completed in 2007, is the third church for the parish. The festivities will begin with a noon Mass followed by a chicken dinner and the mortgage burning ceremony. Everyone is invited. “It is a real tribute to the parishioners of St. Andrew that they made the sacrifices necessary to build this magnificent church.
Alyssa Schwartz, daughter of Jeremy and Susan Schwartz, was crowned the 2018 Miss Waterville Friday, June 8. Her attendants are Morgan Nusbaum, daughter of Dave and Tammy Nusbaum, Hannah Petry, daughter of Todd and Amy Petry, and Kayleen Stangler, daughter of Jeff and Sue Stangler. Alyssa Schwartz also was named Miss Congeniality and Hannah Petry received the Talent Award for her gymnastics routine. Skylah Bahmer, daughter of Joseph and April Kalsheurer, was named Junior Miss.
The 54th annual Waterville Bullhead Days celebration starts Friday, June 8 and runs through Sunday, June 10. Friday events include the Medallion Hunt, a Karaoke Contest, the 62nd annual Miss Waterville Pageant, and a Fireworks Display. Saturday there will be a Softball Tourney, Kids Fishing Contest, NAPA Remote Control Car Demolition Derby, Bean Bag Tourney, and Pedal Tractor Pull, and a Karaoke Contest. Sunday is the Grand Street Parade, Waterville Lions Kids Bingo, and Raffle Drawing. Check out the June 7 edition of the LIFE/Enterprise for more on the festivities.
Taxpayers will be picking up the bill for the clean up of approximately 20 tons of construction waste that was dumped in a Waterville Township ditch on Tuesday, June 5 or Wednesday, June 6.
According to Waterville Township Chairman Alan Gehrke, the mess was discovered along 470th Street on Wednesday morning and was then reported to the township and Le Sueur County Sheriff's Office. The ditch is located north of Waterville and west of Highway 13.
The lawsuit against the Le Sueur County Historical Society took a small step Monday when a judge approved binding arbitration to determine an official membership list.
Mark Vandelist, District Court Judge of Minnesota's First Judicial District, gave both sides of the lawsuit 90 days to enlist in the help of an arbitrator who will simply resolve the question of who are members of the historical society, a nonprofit organization.
Four young ladies will vie for the title of Miss Waterville 2018 during the 62nd Miss Waterville Pageant, which will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, June 8, at the Waterville-Elysian-Morristown High School auditorium.
The contestants include: Morgan Nusbaum, Hannah Petry, Alyssa Schwartz, and Kayleen Stangler.
Pick up a copy of the June 7, 2018, LIFE or Enterprise for more information,
She has organized the Miss Waterville pageant for almost four decades, and this year, Linda (Meskan) Pommeranz has been named the 2018 Bullhead Days grand marshal in recognition of her dedication to the community.
"It's truly an honor," Pommeranz stated. "I love this community and I've enjoyed putting on the pageant, but this will be my last one--number 40. It's time for me to spend more time with my grandchildren."
Pick up a copy of the June 7, 2018, LIFE or Enterprise to read the full story.
Ten Buccaneer athletes will compete in the 2018 Class A State Track and Field Meet Friday and Saturday, June 8 and 9 at Hamline University. All 10 qualified Saturday, June 2 at the Section 2A Meet at Mankato West. The State entrants include seniors Chris Byrne and Taylor Glende, juniors MaeLea Harmon, Alexis Morsching, Shelby Hermel, Tanner Ranslow, Tyler Hermel, and isaac Pratt, sophomore Jaden Taylor, and freshman Toryn Richards. Richards will compete in the pole vault and high jump. Harmon will compete in the 100-meter dash and the long jump.
After failing to resolve issues and determine who is a member, the lawsuit against Le Sueur County Historical Society (LCHS) heads to court on June 4.
Kevin Wetherille, one of the attorneys for the 16 plaintiffs who claim to be members and asked a judge on February 21 to require LCHS to grant them access to financial and governance documents, and for a fair election, said they are still running into barriers.
One of the barriers is the membership list.
Memorial Day programs were held at Elysian, Waterville, Morristown, Kilkenny, and St. Jarlath on Monday morning, May 28.
Pick up a copy of the May 31, 2018, LIFE or Enterprise for more photos and information.
Iszabela Kalis, daughter of Jacob and Leslie Lee, was crowned Miss Morristown 2018 during the Wednesday night, May 30, pageant. Her royal court includes: First princess Alexis Morsching, second princess Heather Thompson, and third princess Ellenor Whitney.
Mackenzie Chavie, daughter of Curtis Chavie, was crowned Little Miss Morristown. Her royal court includes princesses Nora Boese and Payton Gainor.
Pick up a copy of the June 7, 2018, Life or Enterprise for more photos and information.
A total of 44 seniors will graduate Friday, May 25 at WEM High School. Emily Stiernagle is the valedictorian and Elijah Bass is the salutatorian. A total of 19 students were named honor students. For more on the graduation ceremony, the Class of 2018, and the top students, check out the May 25 edition of the LIFE/Enterprise.
Waseca County Jail Administrator Tim Kinniry received an honor Tuesday, May 15 from Waseca County Sheriff Brad Milbrath. Kinniry was one of eight county employees who were cited for efforts above and beyond the call of duty. Kinniry was awarded the Medal of Valor for his work during a January 17, 2018 high speed chase which started in Waseca and ended just west of Owatonna. For more on the honor check out the May 25 edition of the LIFE/Enterprise.
The 33rd Annual Morristown Dam Days Celebration will begin with the coronation of Miss Morristown 2018 on Wednesday, May 30, at 7 p.m. in the Morristown Community Center, 402 Division Street South. Four young ladies, Heather Thompson, Ellenor Whitney, Alexis Morsching, and Iszabela Kalis, will vie for the Miss Morristown 2018 crown.