City-Wide Garage TCU Arts Mother’s Day Sale listings & Activities Gifts & Dining Page 6 Pages 8-11 Page 13 Montgomery Thursday, May 3, 2018 Volume 131, No. 18 $1.25 Local news 24/7 at Messenger montgomerymnnews.com Czech May Day is Saturday Montgomery’s new- est spring celebration, Czech May Day, will be held Saturday, May 5 starting at 12 p.m. and lasting to 6 p.m.. It will be held at Heritage Park, which is located at the corner of Vine Avenue and First Street. The event, called “Stavění Májky” will include the raiseng of the traditional Czech May Pole, music from the Czech Area Concer- tina Club, and a Ribbon dance around the May Photo courtesy of Sue Rutt Pole with Dale Ruhland. This year’s candidates for the Kolacky Days Queen Pageant are pictured with the current royalty. They are (front, from left) Queen Anna Franek, Lizzie Trnka, Olivia Schoenbauer, Mackenzie Harstad, Second Princess/Miss Congeniality Amanda Way, First Princess Becca Simon, (back) Kailey There will also be Mach, Caitlyn Gare, Maggie Trnka, Brittney Tiede, and Rianna Doyle. Czech and Slovak beer and authentic Czech cui- sine (chicken paprikash MACC announces Kolacky Days Queen candidates with dumplings, pork Wade Young Gare, daughter of Joshua and Lin- required 50 Kolacky Buttons to sell, pageant, students must be females in and dumplings and sau- Montgomery Messenger da Gare; Maggie Trnka, daughter of and received the schedule of candi- good standing in the Tri-City United erkraut, jiternice sand- The Montgomery Area Commu- Mike Trnka and the late Tanya Trn- date events. School District. They must live with- wiches) and hot dogs. nity Club announces this year’s can- ka; Brittney Tiede, daughter of Lloyd The Kolacky Days ambassadors in a given radius of Montgomery and Kolacky, poppy seed didates for the Kolacky Days Queen and Diane Tiede, and Rianna Doyle, receive their scholarships after they Kilkenny. However, if they live out- buchta, zelnicky and Pageant. daughter of Ted and Anne Doyle. successfully finish their year of re- side the radius, they can petition the bread will also be for The candidates are Lizzie Trnka, The girls and their parents/guard- quired appearances and one semes- community club for approval. sale. daughter of Jon and Ronna Trnka; Ol- ians attended an informational meet- ter of post-secondary education. The The royal court is responsible New this year will be ivia Schoenbauer, daughter of Greg ing on Sunday, April 29, at St. John scholarship totals remain the same as for attending more than 15 parades gunnysack races, tug and Sheila Schoenbauer; Mackenzie Lutheran Church where they signed last year: Queen $2,500, First Prin- throughout the area as well as com- Harstad, daughter of Greg and Me- their intent to be a candidate, heard cess $2,000, Second Princess $1,500, munity events and appearances. of war and wagon rides lissa Harstad; Kailey Mach, daughter rules and regulations for being a Miss Congeniality $1,000. like last year. of Charlie and Vicki Mach; Caitlyn candidate and royalty, received the To qualify as a candidate for the

Titans present Black Tie Affair Police begin Wade Young Amanda Way, wore a black gowns and tuxes for the Post the high school with the same Montgomery Messenger dress. Schreiber said when Prom, which was also held at theme. to fight blight Tri-City United High Way told him the color of her Lou Sager follows. School students put on the dress, he figured the options Chief of Police 1) A blight complaint is re- glitz and glamour for this were endless for his garment With the anticipated return ceived year’s prom called, “A Black color. of spring finally here (we 2) An officer will investi- Tie Affair”. “I wanted to do something hope), the snow will soon be gate the complaint and doc- The glamour of the night bold and memorable for my gone, and the long sleeping ument his/her finding with started in the high school en- senior prom. Red stands out remnants of the winter will photographs. The findings try and Commons Area that from the regular black and be seen once again. It is that will be sent to the city. were transformed with black grey tuxes,” he said. time of year when we all turn 3) The city will issue a let- backdrops, a chandelier, pho- Turns out personnel at our attention to spring clean- ter to the resident and they to areas, and trees draped the store he rented it from ing, this will include sprucing will articulate the cleanup with crystals and beads. thought so too. up our home and yards. needed. During the Grand March “When I went to pick up The Montgomery Police 4) In ten days the police in the gymnasium, all of the my tux the Friday before Department is looking for- will check for compliance. couples, who dressed to the prom, the store associate said ward to partnering with the 5) If the problem has been nines, strode the familiar she really wanted someone to residents of Montgomery rectified, the case is closed. lighted path in front of fam- rent the tux and was happy to in educating them about the 6) If the problem has not ily and friends taking photo- see I would be wearing it,” he blight code and blight en- been taken care of, the police graphs after photographs. said. forcement. will issue a citation. While the majority of the After the Grand March, According to Merriam As we begin the spring men wore dark tuxes, one students took coach buses to Webster “Blight” is defined cleanup season, your officers chose to stand out. the Science Museum of Min- as “a thing that spoils or dam- are always willing to assist Shane Schreiber wore a nesota for dinner and a dance. ages something”, or “an ugly, with any questions you might red tux, highlighted with After dining and dancing, Wade Young Photos Amanda Way is escorted by Shane Schreiber. neglected, or rundown condi- have. As always, we are hap- a black tie. His Prom date, the prom goers ditched their tion of a city, or urban area”. py to visit with our citizens, Montgomery has a long so if you have questions, call rich history of being a great our office, or wave us down city, and we here at The and we’ll stop by to assist Montgomery PD wish to with any questions you might work with our residents to have. not only sustain that history, but to make Montgomery Photo Contest better than ever. There is a Now here is the fun part citywide cleanup day sched- of our “Fight the Blight” uled for Saturday, May 12. campaign. We are excited to This cleanup effort is for announce an added incen- Montgomery residents. tive to beautify our city, a For more information photo contest that will doc- about cleanup day please ument the most improved check the Montgomery Face- properties. What we will be book page for more details. looking for are two separate The blight process will be as photographs of the property. The first picture will show the “before cleanup” and the second picture will show the “after cleanup”. Police to 4 Cassidy Gilbertson is escorted by Gunner Domine. Faith Factor is escorted by Jack Dooley.

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Obituary______‘Rock Star’ reverend talks life and rare disease Wade Young on medical leave. Mahlon J. Pikal Montgomery Messenger At the end of his talk, Bar- nual fishing trip to Alexan- According to Mayo Clinic, rett opened the floor to ques- dria with his sons and grand- Guillain-Barré Syndrome is a tions. There was only one. A sons, a tradition that has con- rare disorder in which your person asked him if he was tinued for 23 years. The body's immune system at- returning to their parish. biggest priority in his life tacks your nerves. Weakness “I don’t know. It is up to was spending time with his and tingling in your extremi- my therapist, my doctor, the family and supporting his ties are usually the first Archdiocese, and myself,” he kids in every way possible; symptoms that can quickly answered. “My 13 years in he was always the last one at spread, eventually paralyzing the area have been the best the campfire. your whole body. and most trying in my life. If Mahlon is survived by his It typically affects about it works, I could see myself six children, Gary (Kathy) two in 10,000 people a year, in the area for another 13 Mahlon J. Pikal, age 88, of Pikal of New Prague, Cheryl and Reverend Dave Barrett years.” Montgomery, died peaceful- (Chuck) Perlock of River was one of them. Barrett is already thinking ly, surrounded by his family Falls, WI, Roger (Cheryl) Barrett had the disorder Wade Young Photo of a topic for a followup to Father Dave Barrett of the New Prague Area Catholic “Rockstar”. He said maybe at his home on Monday, Pikal of Montgomery, Kathy starting in late summer, Community held a book signing of “Rock Star: My Tri- one on sex trafficking or April 30, 2018. He was born Pikal (Suzanne Litsheim) of 2012. He detailed the experi- umph Over Guillain-Barré Syndrome,” on Saturday at mental illness could be the on March 20, 1930, in New Montgomery, Tom (Marilyn) ence and his recovery in his the Montgomery Public Library. possible subjects. Prague to James J. and Pikal of Winthrop, Karen book, “Rock Star: My Tri- Sleva (Matt Lichty) of Mont- Emma (Trcka) Pikal. Born umph Over Guillain-Barré and raised in the New Prague gomery; close personal fining and accepting feed- Syndrome.” He spoke about area, Mahlon attended Le friend, Pat Murphy; 18 back. He called those pro- the journey and the process Sueur County District School grandchildren; 18 great- cesses hard. of writing his book to a ______and graduated from New grandchildren. He is preced- “Book writing is not an Births crowd of about 73 people at Prague High School. ed in death by his wife, Rose, easy job,” he stated. “I have Cody Joseph Ziskovsky He married Rose L. on July 22, 2017; son-in-law, the Montgomery Public Li- to admit that I got a lot out of Ason, Cody Joseph Ziskovsky, Ziskovsky on September 18, David Sleva; parents. brary on Saturday. the writing experience.” was born to Tim and Susannah (Ro- 1951 in Veseli and Mahlon Mass of Christian Burial The humble Reverend ex- Barrett read several sec- sival) Ziskovsky of Lonsdale on spent his life dedicated to his will be held Saturday, May 5, plained the title of the book tions from the book. One in- passion for farming. He was 2018, at 10:00 AM at St. came from his recovery at the volved his sister, Joan; anoth- Thursday, April 12, 2018 at North- a member of the NFO and Wenceslaus Catholic Church Courage Center. He had been er was about being in an in- field Hospital. Cody weighed 6 was very involved in AMPI with Father Kevin Clinton anxious and heard someone duced coma; and another was pounds and 15 ounces and was 20 and the local livestock asso- and Father Michael Miller refer to him as a rock star. about an unpleasant physical inches long. Cody was welcomed ciation. He was a member of officiating. Visitation will When writing the book, he therapist. home by his big brother Luke, age 2. the Knights of Columbus and take place Friday from 4-8 focused on what was happen- The Reverend has served Grandparents are Richard and the Twin Lakes Sportsmen PM and Saturday morning ing to him and how it impact- in several parishes in the Mary Rosival, Montgomery and Club. In his early years, from 7:30-9:30 at Bruzek Fu- ed him, instead of writing Montgomery area since Richard and Shirley Ziskovsky, Mahlon enjoyed bowling. neral Home. Burial will about the illness. He also 2005, including Most Holy New Prague. Redeemer, St. Canice and St. Throughout his life, he en- occur at St. Wenceslaus wrote it to remember. Great-grandparents are Joe and Betty Ziskovsky, Veseli. Wenceslaus churches. He is joyed old-time music, listen- Cemetery followed by lunch “I wrote so I don’t forget ing to KCHK and the Min- at the KC Hall. In lieu of what happened to me,” he nesota Twins, sometimes flowers, memorials preferred explained. both at the same time! He to Minnesota Hospice or the He penned the book from ______loved fishing and the high- American Cancer Society. 2013 to 2014 but spent the Senior dining light of his year was the an- bruzekfuneralhome.com last several years editing, re- May 7 - May 11 quality meals. Milk is served & Jim Mladek Monday: Salisbury Steak, with each meal. Menu is sub- Tuesday, May 8: Patty Mashed Potatoes, Mixed ject to change. Call 507-364- Mladek Vegetables, Bread, Pineap- 7996 for information. "2 Wednesday, May 9: Mike ple. Buck Tuesday" is now on Hruby ______Tuesday: BBQ Pulled the first Tuesday of each Thursday, May 10: Kay Police report Pork, Potato Salad, month, courtesy of Frandsen Keohen The following items were vestigated suspicious activity sleeping in the laundry mat ... Cauliflower, Bun/Margarine, Bank & Trust. Friday, May 11: Bill & taken from the initial reports at TCU High School ... As- Assisted with a disturbance Fruit Crisp. Drivers: Nancy Hix filed with the Montgomery sisted another agency in lo- at the Palace Bar ... Assisted Wednesday: Italian Meat Monday, May 7: Joe Gores Police Department from cating an individual and with a possible water leak - Sauce, Spaghetti Noodles, April 23 thru April 29. checking welfare ... Investi- all was clear ... Assisted with Lettuce & Dressing, Corn, ALL LOCALLY RAISED Monday, April 23: Assisted gated an abandoned vehicle a dog bite on Vine Ave W ... Garlic Bread, Ice Cream. NATURAL! another agency with a search at Casey's. Issued a warning for a non- Thursday: Baked Fish, warrant ... Assisted an indi- Thursday, April 26: Assist- working turn signal ... Issued Macaroni & Cheese, Peas & BEEF vidual with a drain cover and ed an individual with a vehi- a warning for a burnt out Carrots, Pears, Raspberry Sold in possible safety issue ... As- cle lock out ... Investigated a headlight ... Issued a warning Parfait Dessert. sisted with a dog bite on Deer domestic assault report ... In- for a broken license plate Friday: Tator Tot Hotdish, Quarters Trail ... Investigated a driving vestigated a suspicious vehi- light ... Conducted compli- Green Beans, Fresh Fruit, & Halves complaint, unable to locate ... cle - recovered stolen vehicle ance bar checks - all was Bread, Blondie. Assisted with a medical on ... Assisted an indivual with a clear. With the full cost of the Call Brian Spruce Ave NW. vehicle lock out. Sunday, April 29: Con- meal being $7.20 a donation Tuesday, April 24: Investi- Friday, April 27: Investi- ducted a traffic stop for pos- of $4.50 - $7.20 will help us 507-213-2071 gated a barking dog com- gated a theft from a motor sible warrant - all was clear to meet our cost to serve plaint on 4th and Fir, owner vehicle on 4th St SW ... In- ... Arrested an individual for notified ... Investigated a vestigated a theft from a domestic assault on Oak Ave barking dog complaint on motor vehicle on Welco Ln ... SE ... Issued a warning for Oak Ave and 2nd St SE, un- Issued a citation for speed (2) speed ... Investigated a civil able to locate ... Assisted ... Blight Ordinance Viola- property issue on 2nd St NW Crossword of the Week with a medical on 4th St SE tion on 4th St NE ... Issued a ... Investigated a report of a CLUES ACROSS ... Assisted with a group of citation for wireless commu- burglary on Marion Ct NE ... 1. In bed horses loose on Prairie St nications device ... Issued a Investigated a burning com- NW ... Dog at large on Vine written warning for speed ... plaint on 5th St and Oak Ave 5. Project portfolio management Ave - gone on arrival and un- Investigated a parking com- - all was clear ... Assisted able to locate ... Investigated plaint on Spruce Ave NW ... with a medical on 5th St SE 8. __ Bator: Mongolian capital a property damage complaint Assisted another agency in ... Assisted an individual with on 3rd St NW ... Assisted locating an individual ... Is- property found on 4th St NE 12. Roamed with a telephone scam report. sued a warning for a burnt ... Complied with a request 14. Notre Dame legend Wednesday, April 25: Is- out headlight ... Conducted for a welfare check ... Wel- Parseghian sued a parking ticket for compliance bar checks - all fare check on 5th St NW - all 15. Nothing (Spanish) parking after hours violation was clear. was clear ... Assisted with a 16. Not level (2) ... Investigated a domestic Saturday, April 28: Investi- medical on 2nd St NW. 18. Self-contained assault on 2nd St NW ... In- gated a suspicious person aircraft unit 19. broadcaster Caray 20. __ Tomei, actress Montgomery Community Calendar 21. “Th e Raven” writer Your guide to the latest events in and around Montgomery 22. Bathrooms 23. Skilled inventors THURSDAY, MAY 3 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– • Public Library, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. MONDAY, MAY 7 26. Forcefully silence • TCU Pool, Lap Swim/Water Walking 6-7:30 p.m. • Public Library, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 30. Remove • Senior Citizens, City Hall, 1 p.m. • City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • TOPS, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Boy Scouts, St. John Lutheran Church, 7-8 p.m. 31. Th e arrival of daylight • Arts & Heritage Center, 2-5 p.m. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 32. Split lentils • Shining Frontiers 4H Meeting, St. John Lutheran TUESDAY, MAY 8 60. Jogged 8. Your parents’ brothers 38. British singer Stewart Church, 6:30-8:30p.m. • Public Library, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 33. “Walking Dead” –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– • St. Patrick Mass, Shieldsville, 8:30 a.m actress 61. Norse gods 9. Pakistani city 40. Suggesting the horror FRIDAY, MAY 4 • TCU Pool, Lap Swim/Water Walking 6-7:30 p.m. 34. A lazy person 62. Lazily 10. Farewell of death and decay • Public Library Closed • Le Sueur County Board Meeting, Courthouse, Le Cen- 41. Riding horse • AA, St. John Basement, 8 p.m. ter, 9 a.m. 39. Doctors’ group 63. Midway between 11. Short sleep sessions • Arts & Heritage Center, 2-5 p.m. • Planning and Zoning Commission, City Hall, 7 p.m. 42. Crooks northeast and east 13. Remove salt 42. Where wrestlers work –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 64. Hindu queen 43. Regions SATURDAY, MAY 5 WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 44. Fragrant essential oil 17. Drug offi cers • Citywide Garage Sales. See this issue for listings! • Public Library, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 46. Conjured 24. One and only 44. Of a main artery • TCU Pool: Senior/Water Therapy/Special Olympics 4-5 • Public Library, 9 a.m.- Noon 45. Not classy • Lap Swim, TCU Pool, 7:30-9 a.m. p.m.; Water Workout/Lap Swim 5-6 p.m.; Open Swim 6- 47. One who predicts CLUES DOWN 25. Th e Golden State • Arts & Heritage Center, 9 a.m. - Noon 7:30 p.m.; 7-8 p.m. 49. Scarlett’s home 47. Competed against • May Day Celebration, Noon-6 p.m., Corner of Vine Av- –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1. Top Rank 26. Fabric baby carrier enue and First Street THURSDAY, MAY 10 50. Television network promoter (abbr.) 48. Biscuit-like cake • Holy Redeemer Mass, 5 p.m. • Public Library, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 2. __ fi de (Latin) 27. Quid pro __ 49. Large ankle bones • St. John Lutheran Worship, 5 p.m. • TCU Pool, Lap Swim/Water Walking 6-7:30 p.m. 51. Something comparable • St. Patrick Mass, Shieldsville, 5 p.m. • Senior Citizens, City Hall, 1 p.m. to another 3. At all times 28. New research 52. Computer company –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– • TOPS, City Hall, 6 p.m. 56. What a thespian does 4. Hindu female deity university 53. “Friends” actress SUNDAY, MAY 6 • HRA Board Meeting, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. 29. Baseball pitcher’s stat Kudrow • Public Library 1-4 p.m. • Arts & Heritage Center, 2-5 p.m. 57. Word element 5. Tuft s of hairs on plant • Holy Redeemer Mass, 7:30 & 10:30 a.m. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– meaning life seeds 35. Western India island 54. “Chocolat” actress Lena • St. John Lutheran, Montgomery, 9 a.m. FRIDAY, MAY 11 58. Italian island 6. Edited 36. __ Angeles 55. Brain folds • St. John Lutheran, Kilkenny, 9:30 a.m. • Public Library Closed • St. Canice Mass, Kilkenny, 9 a.m. • AA, St. John Basement, 8 p.m. 59. “King of Queens” 7. Portuguese archipelago 37. 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And, Lisa Ingebrand I be questioned about my I’m a parent. child’s bumps and bruises I’m mom to two young Staff Writer from sequential mishaps on ladies, Anna (8.5) and El- her scooter? len (6), who enjoy playing The State of Utah recent- outside with the kids in our ly passed the country’s first neighborhood and exploring. law legalizing so-called free- They climb trees, fish, build watch the news. I know my range parenting, and groups forts in old woodpiles, cam- little neighborhood is not im- in multiple other states are pout in the backyard, and try mune. starting to push for a similar to catch little critters. However, there are an law that would give parents They get dirty, sometimes equal number of stories and “permission” to allow their injured, have touched poison news flashes about large children to be more indepen- ivy, and have wiped out on numbers of children battling dent and roam without the their bicycles. anxiety and depression. fear of child services knock- They also like to roam. It’s an interesting parallel. ing at their door. It’s an inter- They roam through neigh- As a parent, my goal is to esting idea. bors’ houses and backyards, raise kind, well-rounded, in- I don’t think our state a nearby woods, and a desig- dependent children. needs this law on the books nated section of our street. But, at the same time, par- to protect parents (or at least And sometimes—brace ents are warned not to let a I hope not), but it does show yourself—we don’t know ex- mature child sit in a locked how far the pendulum has actly where our children are. car for five minutes while swung away from giving Granted, we’ve engrained they run into the store to pick kids the freedom to do things ______in them our expectations and up a jug of milk or pay for alone—do things that pro- Letters armed them with basic safety gas. Something could hap- mote happiness, health, and skills, and have given them pen. independence. Honor the fallen and support the living! boundaries and a few rules— We’re bombarded with The law also shows how Poppy distribution 2018 salaries like with other dona- stick together, help each oth- expensive, “child-friendly” critical some people are of locally, will be May 17 to tions. er, be kind, and be smart. event sign-ups for activities parents who are working to May 20. So, again, please support It’s a lifestyle I love for my where children will be micro- build the blocks of indepen- We want to remind ev- the local poppy distribution family. managed and monitored. dence in their children. I’ve eryone 100 percent of your with a smile, and thank every My kids come home with We’re warned never to experienced it first hand. It’s generosity is always used for veteran you know or meet stories of adventure, covered leave our children unattend- not fun. veterans. This includes din- anywhere or anytime. in burrs, snow or mud. Some- ed—anywhere or anytime. Being reprimanded or re- ner on Veterans Day at the They gave so very much times they tell me of argu- Again, something could hap- ported to child services for Montgomery American Le- for OUR FREEDOM! Many ments that erupted between pen. granting mature children gion Club, donations to the are still giving of themselves them or the neighbor girls, But, we must. freedom—with reasonable Veteran’s Home in Hastings, grams at the district and de- with memories, injuries, and I listen to the drama spill It’s our responsibility to boundaries—is a fear for par- holiday donations for each partment projects for vets. Agent Orange effects and from their lips—and try to give our children tastes of ents. veteran at the Home, and to A very small part goes for more! stay out of it. independence when they are No one wants bad things the veteran and victims of the poppies themselves be- Poppy Chairman Sometimes their feelings still young so they gain con- to happen to children. Safety a house fire last year in Le cause veterans actually pre- Carol Vlasak ALA get hurt and one or both of fidence in themselves—and precautions need to be made, Sueur County. Funds also pare and put together each Denny & Sandy Keogh them come home in tears. learn that they are not invin- but how far should we go? I go to the St. Peter Treatment poppy. VFW Other times, they hurt some- cible and have to take respon- don’t know the answer… Center, ALA Hospital Pro- There are no extra fees, or Montgomery one else’s feelings. sibility for their actions. I’ll get off my soapbox They are not perfect. Unfortunately, granting now, but I won’t ditch the big Arts and Heritage Center thanks They are learning. these important tastes of in- bell I use to call my children They are kids. dependence feels like a risk home for dinner (in lieu of Knights for breakfast honors Yes, I sometimes worry for many parents—not nec- shouting from my porch). The Arts and Heritage and his family as part of the Maureen Gunderson about where they are and essarily a child safety risk, Childhood adventures are Center would like to thanks KC breakfast on April 22 at Arts and Heritage Center what they are doing. I read but as a parenting risk. Will a precious and important. the Knights of Columbus for the American Legion. newspapers every day and neighbor call and report that letting us honor Don Rynda

from 1______Police Messenger Memories There will be a $25 gift card to The Pizze- May 25. The winner will be notified after the 100 years ago Deaf of Faribault at Commu- ria 201 awarded to the “MOST IMPROVED” judging. May 3, 1918 nity Park. 40 years ago property. Your Montgomery officers will Let’s all use a little elbow grease to make Another contingent of Le The local fire department May 4, 1978 judge all entries. So, if your yard needs a little our beautiful city shine like the star that it is. Sueur County drafted men was called to the Katie Flicek Barb Trcka has been polishing up, snap a before and after picture Here at your police department, we are look- departed Monday for Camp Farm in Erin Township east crowned the 1978 Rice Coun- and mail them to, or drop them off at our of- ing for the most wonderful spring and sum- Dodge, Iowa, where they will of this city last Tuesday after- ty Dairy Princess. Barb is the fice. The deadline for entries will be Friday, mer yet. go into training. Twenty-five noon at 3:30 p.m., to extin- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Al- young men from different guish flames which broke out vin Trcka of Montgomery. parts of the county made up in the dwelling. About 100 high school the quota. National Air Mail Week seniors in the top five per- The Hilltop Hall in this city will be observed throughout cent of their class including was crowded last Saturday the nation during the week of Terri Honza of Montgom- County approves more evening when the members May 15 to May 21, when the ery-Lonsdale High School, of the Loyal Order of Moose 20th anniversary of the inau- have been awarded Presiden- construction bids entertained for the benefit of guration of regularly sched- tial Freshman Scholarships to Jay Schneider ceived), low bidder requested In other Le Sueur County the American Red Cross So- uled air mail service will be St. Cloud State University for LIFE/Enterprise to rescind their bid so the sec- Board business: ciety. celebrated. the coming academic year. A total of 10 bids were ond low bid of Schwickert's * Solid waste licenses were The Nonpartisan League awarded as part of the second Tecta America was approved approved for a number of fa- meeting, advertised to take 60 years ago 20 years ago bid package for the Le Sueur ($174,353). cilities and businesses. place on the Courthouse May 1, 1958 April 30, 1998 County Justice Center. Fluid-Applied Air Barriers: Hansen Sanitation, Lakes Square at Le Sueur Cen- Twenty-five Montgom- The Le Sueur County Pio- The bids were the second (2 bids received), low bidder New Prague Sanitary, LJP ter, Saturday afternoon, was ery-area students escaped neer Power Associations An- bundle of three of the total was Henkemeyer Coatings, Enterprises, Waste Manage- stopped by the Sheriff. serious injury in a public nual Swap Meet was held 11 number of projects in the sec- Inc. ($43,296). ment, and West Central San- Reverend Father Polasek school bus accident east of miles west of Montgomery ond bid package. Firestopping & Smoke/ itation were approved to col- and Atty. John Lebens spoke Montgomery at 4:10 Mon- on the Associations grounds, The remainder of the bids Acoustical Caulking: (2 bids lect and transport solid waste at School District No. 103 day afternoon. The mishap April 25 to 26. It was a bar- will be awarded May 15 Le received), low bidder was and recyclables. last Friday evening, when a took place at the east end of gain hunters paradise as rows Sueur County Board meet- Superl, Inc. ($198,000). Barnett Brothers, Fessel's social entertainment was giv- Phelps Lake near the Jerry and rows of treasures were ings. Suspended Ceilings: (3 Wood Recycling Services, en for the benefit of the Red Hanzlik Farm which is lo- displayed. According to Project Man- bids received), low bidder Hansen Recycling and Trans- Cross. cated six miles northwest of Senior band members Jen- ager Mike Wiese of Adolfson was Twin City Acoustics, fer Station, Selly Excavating, Shieldsville. ny Kaderlik, Angie Petree, & Peterson Construction, 9 Inc. ($265,580). and Waste Management were 80 years ago Munsingwear Co. will Mindy Holicky, Jane Tuma, of the 10 bids accepted were Painting & Wall Coverings: each approved to operate a April 29, 1938 construct a new plant at its Carol David, and Rich Thiel- the low bids. (4 bids received), low bidder recycling facility in Le Sueur The Montgomery High Montgomery operation. The bar will perform at the final The other one was the next was Steinbrecher Painting County. School Baseball Team plant will be built west of the band concert on Sunday May low qualifying bid, due to the Company ($304,000). * A total of 16 employees opened the season in a big Refrigeration Engineering 3, beginning at 2 p.m. top bidder rescinding their A/V Equipment: (4 bids were recognized for years of way last Friday afternoon by Co., in north Montgomery offer. received), low bidder was service with the county. Sue defeating the School for the and will face the south. Four of the seven bids were Tierney Brothers, Inc. Holicky was honored for 25 under budget and five were ($394,001). years n the Public Health de- slightly over budget. One bid Kitchen Equipment: (5 partment. was right on budget. After bids received), low bid- Receiving 20 year awards the 10 projects were totaled, der was Plexus Company were Tricia Krueger who Montgomery Messenger they were approximately ($223,749). works in Human Services Established in 1888 $430,000 under budget for Fire Protection: (3 bids re- Department, Deb Blasc- Published every Thursday by Office Hours these projects. ceived), low bidder was LVC hko, who works in the Pub- Suel Printing Co., Inc. Monday through Thursday, The bid of suspended ceil- Companies, Inc. ($337,700). lic Health Department, and Subscription Rates: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ings came under bid by more Asphalt Paving: (7 bids Mary Jo O'Malley, who $41 per year in Le Sueur & Rice than $350,000. This was the received), low bidder works in the Attorney's Of- Counties & Zip Code 56071 $48 per year in Minnesota Postal Information: largest discrepency between was Crane Creek Asphalt fice. Periodicals Postage Paid at Wade Young Dennis Lambrecht & Snowbirds bids and budget numbers. ($131,806). * The next meeting of the Editor/Advertising Production $56 per year elsewhere in U.S.A. Montgomery, MN 56069 Other bids awards were Site Concrete: (4 bids re- Le Sueur County Commis- USPS 361-200 Single copy - $1.25 approved for the following:- ceived), low bidder was Curb sioners will be Tuesday, May Subscriptions are not refundable. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Metal Wall Panels: (7 bids re- Masters, Inc. ($182,000). 15 at 9 a.m. Deadline Montgomery Messenger, Monday 3 p.m. Montgomery, MN 56069

Advertising Rates Member of the Minnesota Newspaper Display - $8.50 per column inch Association and the Le Sueur Classified Display - $9.00 per col. inch County Editoral Association Bringing you local news Lisa Ingebrand Kassidy Korbitz Classified Word ads - 20 words or less Staff Writer Intern $11 first run, $6.00 each additional run Address: Official 310 First Street South Montgomery, Minnesota 56069 Newspaper of: Telephone/Fax/Email/Web: City of Montgomery, 507-364-8601 Tri-City United 507-364-8602 [email protected] 24/7montgomerymnnews.com School District www.montgomerymnnews.com Montgomery Messenger, May 3, 2018 • 5 Officials warn of measles case Health officials warn of measles case in southeastern Minnesota The Minnesota Department of Health, together with local public health departments in Freeborn and Winona counties ,are warning people about recent potential exposure to con- firmed measles at two locations in southeastern Minnesota. The warning comes after MDH learned April 23 that a non-Minnesota resident with confirmed measles traveled through Minnesota from another state and may have exposed individuals at two separate locations on different days and times: • On April 13, at a McDonald’s restaurant, 172 Main St., Winona, between 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. • On April 16, at the Freeborn County Co-op gas station, Photo courtesy of Tri-City United Schools The Tri-City United Chapter of the National Honor Society continues to grow after the chapter added 26 members 1840 Margaretha Ave., Albert Lea, between 9:30 a.m. and last week. 11:45 a.m. If you were at either of these locations at these specific times, health officials say you should watch for symptoms of TCU Chapter of NHS grows to 64 members measles and check your vaccination status. Measles, which The Tri-City United Chapter of the National Honor Society 2018). can be prevented with a vaccine, is a highly infectious rash grew to 64 members after TCU inducted 26 on Wednesday, New Inductees included Austin Antony, Brandon Balma, illness. Subsequent cases from these exposures would be ex- April 25. Emily Borchardt, Frank Doyle, Geena Ehlers, Sophia Franek, pected to occur between April 23 and May 7. Often referred to as the "best of the best" in a high school Dylan Gregor, Josephine Hatlevig, Brooke Holicky, Erica State and local health officials are contacting owners of the student body, the students are chosen for the National Jackson, Heather Johnson, Ariana Krautkremer, Austin two locations to provide recommendations for employees. Honor Society based on evidence of scholarship, character, Kristiansen, Mikayla Malecha, Ashley Meyer, Carolyn “If someone has been exposed and has signs consistent leadership and service. Mikel, Keeley Oak, Dawson Pint, José Reyes, Jesus Ruiz, with measles, it is important that they stay isolated from oth- This year's program was organized and presided over by Ellie Singleton, Jordan Squires, Andrew Trnka, Sydney ers to prevent spreading the disease and call their health care President Anya Menk (Class of 2018), Vice President Thomas Walters, and Audrey Wasiloski, all of the Class of 2020, and provider,” said Kris Ehresmann, director of infectious disease Budin (Class of 2019), Secretary Madi Dull (Class of 2018), Caitlyn Gare of the Class of 2019. for MDH. and Public Relations Officer Mariah Fournier, (Class of Measles symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, red, watery eyes and a rash. It can be spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The virus can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves an area. Additional information about measles can be found on the Winners named in Poppy Contest MDH Measles (www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/ The Poppy Poster Contest measles) website. teaches school children “If you are diagnosed with measles, it is important to fol- about patriotism, veterans, low the instructions of your health care provider and public and service through art. This health officials to protect your family and community,” Eh- year's contest winners were resmann said. announced last week by Health care providers should isolate suspected measles pa- the Montgomery American tients and immediately report suspected cases to the Minne- Legion Auxiliary Unit 79. sota Department of Health. Entries were received from Most people born before 1957 have had measles disease the seventh grade class at and are considered immune. Most adults and children born Holy Redeemer and the 12th in 1957 or later are protected against measles through immu- grade class at Tri-City United nization. If you are not fully vaccinated, getting the MMR High School. It was open to vaccine can protect you against measles in future situations all students from grades six but will not prevent measles if you were exposed on April 13 to 12. or 16. According to Auxilian Though Minnesota has not confirmed any measles cases so Carol Vlasak, only one far in 2018, measles exposures can occur at any time and at entry was received from the any place. Measles cases and outbreaks have been reported seventh grade class at TCU in multiple states so far in 2018, and because of international Montgomery Middle School. and domestic travel, the risk of exposure is always present. The winners were Abby If you are not sure if you have had one or more measles Rutt (first place), Elizabeth shots, contact your doctor or clinic. You can also request your Odenthal (second place) and immunization record from the Minnesota Immunization In- Ellie Sladek (third place), The winners of the Poppy Contest for younger grades are (front, from left) Ellie Sladek, formation Connection (MIIC) by calling 651-201-3980 or all seventh graders at Most Elizabeth Odenthal, and Abby Rutt. Also pictured are the students' teacher Deb Trcka visiting MIIC Immunization Record Requests (www.health. Holy Redeemer School, and (back left) and Carol Vlasak of the Montgomery American Legion Auxiliary Post 79. state.mn.us/divs/idepc/immunize/registry/immrecords.html). Nathan Riebel (first place) assistance for veterans and to remind Americans that and Kay Anna Rinehart their families. The American millions sacrificed their lives When looking for a good book, why not try one (second place) from TCU Legion Auxiliary has been and health to keep America High School. by one of the many authors from Minnesota. Listed distributing the memorial free. The winners received a below are just a few the library has on hand. poppy for more than 90 years monetary award from the “Gone to Dust” by Matt Goldman Auxiliary. All participants received a coupon for an ice “The Accidental Tourist” by Anne Tyler cream cone, compliments of Casey's General Stores, Inc. “The Things They Carried” by Tim O' Brien "The Auxiliary extends its “Mortal Prey” by John Sanford thanks to Casey's for their generosity in supporting “The Life We Bury” by Alan Eskens the students," Vlasak said. "A special thank you and “Ordinary Grace” by William Kent Krueger recognition to HRS teacher “Peace Like a River” by Leif Enger Deb Trcka for promoting the The Montgomery Public Library’s poppy poster contest in her more than 20,000 items, including “La Rose” by Louise Erdich classroom." newer books and materials in differ- “The Survivor” by Vince Flynn The American Legion ent genres and formats. Materials Auxiliary poppy is handmade can also be requested through the “Rookery Blues” by Jon Hassler by veterans who receive Traverse des Sioux Library System a small stipend for each Photos courtesy of Andy Regenscheid at www.tdslib.org and picked up at “Goodbye to the Dead” by Brian Freeman poppy made, and memorial The winners of the Poppy Contest for older students are the local library. Remember, library poppy contributions are Nathan Riebel and Kay Anna Rinehart of Tri-City United “What the Dead Leave Behind” by David House- cards are easy to get! devoted to rehabilitation and High School. wright PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DIRECTORY ACCOUNTANTS CHIROPRACTORS DENTISTS FUNERAL HOMES PRINTING REAL ESTATE

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~ Scott & LaRae Montgomery Messenger, May 3, 2018 • 7 Sports Double wins for baseball team With a tight schedule of tans are working to make up winter weather. with the winning run. double headers, the TCU Ti- some games due to April’s The boys got outside on Tyler Milford started on Thursday, April 26 in Lons- the mound for the Titans. dale and battled Mayer Lu- “Tyler pitched three good theran, beating the Crusaders innings,” the coach said. 7-6 in the first and 14-6 Kody Glende pitched 1.2 in the second. innings in relief and Vosejpka “This was a great way to picked up the win, pitching start the season. The team is the final 1.1 innings. very happy to be outside and In the second game, Zach playing baseball,” said Titan Mikel started for the Titans Coach Bruce Davis. “We did and picked up the win. Zach a lot of things well in our first Sexe came in and finished for games but we know we have the Titans and pitched well. to improve in all areas to be “Tyler Milford jump-start- the team we want to be at the ed the Titans in the top of the end of the season.” first inning with a towering Davis said the Titans came home run to left field,” Bruce back twice to win this game. Davis said. “The Titans ben- He added that Mayer Luther- efited from many ML walks an led 3-0 in the first and 6-3 and errors to win this game.” in the second, only to have Next Action the Titans come out with the The Titans were sched- victory. uled to play Norwood Young Brad Davis had two hits America at Siebert Field on and 3 RBIs, with one hit be- Wednesday. Today they play ing a two-run scoring double. NYA again in Norwood. Andrea Nelson Photo The coach added that Jack The Titans’ next home game Andrea Nelson Photo In the bottom of the sixth inning Zach Mikel connects Skluzacek also had two hits is Saturday, May 5 when Zach Sexe gets back to first base in the top of the first with the baseball in the first game of the season on Thurs- and an RBI for TCU, and they take on Andover at 10 inning in the second game of the double header against day. The Titans rallied to a 7-6 walk-off victory against Devin Vosejpka singled in a.m. and Columbia Heights Mayer Lutheran on Thursday. The Tri-City United Titans Mayer Lutheran in the first of the double header. the last inning to score Davis around 3 p.m. toppled the Crusaders 14-6.

Softball team battles for second-game win Track athletes work to lower times After a 2-1 loss against ning run.” runs. Now that the weather has able to run strong meets on In field events, the girls Mayer Lutheran in the first The losing pitcher was Elly The scoring for the Titans finally cooperated, the Tri- back-to-back days,” Nord- also had a good showing with game of a double header, the Novak who pitched 7 innings, continued in the seventh in- City United girl’s and boy’s ling said. Trnka taking second in shot TCU Team battled allowing 2 runs, 1 earned run. ning when Krautkremer lead track teams were busy last The boys relay teams put and Sarah Novak taking back in the second game to She gave up 2 hits, struck out off with a triple and scored week with two meets. On placed first in the 4x100, second in pole vault. win 7-1. 14 and walked 5. on a double by Schatz. Tuesday, April 24, they par- first in the 4x200, third in For the boys Nordling said In their first game outside The top hitters were Elly “I really thought that we ticipated in Sibley East High the 4x400 and second in the they returned to a lineup that this spring, on Thursday, Novak who went 2-4 with a battled back well after a School’s meet, taking second 4x800. had the team’s top athletes April 26 at North Side Park, double and Lilly Barnes who tough loss. Boyd had a nice place out of three teams. Le Nordling said the meet saw in most events. He said the Sueur-Henderson won with a change in TCU’s lineup. team’s sprinters and relay the Titan’s big hit didn’t drove in the team’s only run game in her only second start 258 points, and the host team “Many new faces were part runners continue to improve. come at the right time before with a groundout in the sec- of the year. She got two big took third place with 137 of our relays. Some of our “As they continue to get they fell to the Crusaders. ond inning. hits but they were both qual- points. TCU scored 177. regular relay team members races in, our relays will con- According to Coach Phil Game 2 ity at-bats,” the coach said. Gabby Robinson took sec- were able to run an extra indi- tinue to cut their times,” he Murry, Ellaina Novak walked The Titans battled back in “Elly was a work-horse on ond in the 400-meter dash vidual event,” he explained. stated. “Our throwers had to lead off the inning, and the second game, with the the mound. Struggled a bit with a time of 1:06.96, and “Distance runners ran dif- their first opportunity in two Amelia Schatz reached on kids stringing together some with control but still struck first in the 800 with the time ferent races, and as a result, weeks to get out and com- an error. Emily Krautkremer good at-bats and Novak out 25 in two games.” of 2:38.58. Hugo finally had an oppor- pete, with many of them then reached on a fielder’s working the mound. Novak was the winning Jaylee Hanvelt took second tunity to run in the 4x800 producing personal records. choice to load the bases. Af- Murry said the action came pitcher, going all 7 innings, in the 1600 with a time of and the 3200. This is the Jackson Nesmoe came out on ter a pop out, Lilly Barnes in the fourth inning when ending with 1 run, 0 earned 6:18.02. Erica Jackson took first time that Hugo has run top in the pole vault, taking grounded out to second, with Ellaina Novak reached with runs, 2 hits, struck out 11, second in the 100, and Char- the longer 3200 in his track first. He also had the oppor- Novak scoring. a single advanced on a field- and 7 walks. lotte Houn took second in the career, and he responded by tunity to vault on a new pole, The coach said the team er’s choice by Emily Kraut- The top hitters were Elly 300. running 10:29 and breaking which will hopefully have gave up a run in the third kremer. Schatz reached on an Novak who went 2-4; Cami The girls relay teams did the TCU school record by 16 him going even higher in the and another in the top of the error, with Novak and Kraut- Vargo who went 3-4; Boyd well taking second in the seconds.” weeks to come.” seventh to give the Crusaders kremer scoring. Alexys Boyd who went 2-4 with a double 4x100, second in the 4x200, In the field, the boys had In the distance events, Ruiz their runs. singled, driving in Schatz. and 4 RBIs; and Cohl Paggen first in the 4x400 and second Caleb Brown earn points for took second in the 1600 and “We really didn’t play bad In the fifth inning, Cami who went 1-3 with an RBI. in the 4x800. the long jump with a fifth fourth in the 800. The Titan at all. We just didn’t get the Vargo reached on a single “It was really nice to get The girls also did well in place finish and Matt Skelly’s relays 4x200 took 2nd, and big hit at the right time,” he with one out. Ellaina Novak outside. It’s nice to have the field events with Abby sixth place in the long jump. the 4x400 meter relay took said. “We learned that all the singled to put two on, and some domes nearby as an op- Schleis and Maggie Trnka Jordan third. scoring second and third, re- On Thursday, the team Next action little things do make a differ- Krautkremer walked and tion, but it’s a totally different spectively in the high jump, went to the Jordan Invitation- The teams competed in ence in a tight ballgame. We was replaced by pinch runner game outside. The way it’s while Robinson took second al facing tough competition Belle Plaine on Tuesday. had a couple of balls that we Brooke Blascko. supposed to be,” Murry said. in the long jump. among eight schools. Thursday, May 3 they will let get away from us in the After a strike out, Boyd The boys also had some The girls performed well, travel to Faribault. seventh. That lead to the win- hit a double to score all three high point scorers on Tues- taking second place with day night, but finished in 131 points, behind Jordan’s third place with 158 points, 161.5. The boys landed in the Titan shooters lead the pack in first week behind Le Sueur-Henderson middle of the pack in fourth The Tri-City United Trap in first place with a weekly Hurd, Wyley Petersen, and en, Madison Gilbertson and (254) and Sibley East (163). place with 67 points, behind Shooting Team started off score of 5,600 points,” he Benjamin Sladek made the Chloe Triden made the list. Tyler Nesmoe took first Jordan (238), Le Sueur-Hen- the season hot, according to said. “Great job team! All of list. In the top 25 males in 5A in the 100, and Austin Ant- derson (147.50), and Hop- coach, Joel Fogarty. your dedication, experience In Week 1 competition for Conference 2, Sladek, Peters- ony took second in the 1600. kins JV (84.50). “This last week was our & effort definitely shined this 25 straight breaks, the Titans en, Hurd, Fogarty, Hugo Ruiz took first in the Robinson had a good day, first week for our weekly last week. Do not stop work- Caleb Cihak, Fogarty, Hurd, Lukas Dietz, Brandon Jen- 3200. taking first in both the 400 competitions. We started ing on improvement we are Petersen and Sladek made son, Cihak, James Kraut- Boy’s Coach Craig Nord- and the 800. The Titans took our season Hot! The Tri- just getting started.” the list. kremer, and Gabe Robinson ling said, “I was happy with second in the 4x800 and first City United Titans are lead- In the top 100 overall, the In the top 25 females in 5A made the list. how the new members were in the 4x400. ing Class 5A Conference 2, Titans Grant Fogarty, Wyatt Conference 2, Audrey Peters-

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Photo provided by TCU Schools This year’s Speech Team includes (front, from left) Carolyn Mikel, Sofia Kaunonen, Tyler Asher, Samantha Ellsworth, Brooke Holicky, (back) Blake Asher, Maria Ruiz- Mendez, Ashley Roemhildt, Jose Reyes, Carter Tuma, Heather Johnson, and Jack Klaras. Not pictured is Becca Simon. Speech members face No. 1 fear head-on

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Business Professionals of Roster: 2017-2018 America is the leading CTSO Freshman: Jordyn Brown- (Career Technical Student lee, Thomas Bulger, Dhruv Organization) for students Chaudhari, Geena Ehlers, pursuing careers in business Gabe Robinson. management, office adminis- Sophomore: Brandon tration, information technol- Balma, Kaitlyn Lindblom, ogy and other related career This past year the BPA students attended Regions ROTC Technical College in Rochester. Pictured are those TCU Cohl Paggen, Ellie SIngle- fields. BPA students who participated in competition Abby Schleis, Sadie Selchow, Grace Smith, Vanessa Montes de Oca, ton, Isabella Truman. The Workplace Skills As- Aaron Baker, Lucas Velarde, Thomas Bulger, Ben Krohn, Shane Schreiber, Gabe Robinson, Jeremy Braucks, Jor- Juniors: Aaron Baker, sessment Program (WSAP) dan Brownlee, Kaitlyn Lindblom, Geena Ehlers, Regan Herda-Roemhildt, Ellie Singleton, Josh Holicky, Mariah Alexys Boyd, Jeremy prepares students to succeed Fournier, Cohl Paggen, Jack Skluzacek, Brent Domeier, Jaiden Trnka, Jack Dooley, Sarah Colwell, Jeremy Beer, Braucks, Sarah Colwell, Ben and assesses real-world busi- Brandon Balma, Josh Schwarz, Thomas Witte, Isabella Truman, Faith Factor, Zach Mikel, Emma Chimal, Brad Krohn, Zack Mikel, Vanessa ness skills and problem solv- Davis, and Evan Traxler. Advisors are John Head (Science & Project Lead the Way) and Stacy Lindblom (Business Montes De Oca, Sadie Sel- ing abilities. It is BPA’s Teacher). chow, Jaiden Trnka. showcase program and facili- Seniors: Jeremy Beer, tates students demonstrating Emma Chimal, Brad Davis, their career skills at regional, tions Ellie Singleton; Store als in the Torch Awards Cate- have a direct influence on the with the more production Brent Doimer, Jack Dooley, state and national confer- Ambassador Kaitlyn Lind- gory. Students qualify for the business world: side of business. Events such Faith Factor, Mariah ences. The mission of Busi- blom Torch Awards on the State •Financial Services— as basic office procedures Fournier, Lauren Gaudreau, ness Professionals of Ameri- Successes & Highlights: and National levels. Events relating to this cate- and word processing applica- Reagan Herda-Roemhildt, ca is to contribute to the We had 27 members make it Comments: BPA prepares gory mainly deal with the fi- tions are used. Josh Holicky, Caitlin Jindra, preparation of a world-class to state this year. Abby the next generation for real- nancial business world. • Information Services/ Gabby Robinson, Abby workforce through the ad- Schleis placed second in Pay- world-business and problem Trends within the banking in- Systems— A fun way to test Schleis, Shane Schriber, Josh vancements of leadership, roll Accounting at State. solving skills through a vari- dustry are presented through your creativity and knowl- Schwarz, Lainey Simon, Re- citizenship, academic, and Shane Schreiber placed ninth ety of events in competition. events such as accounting, edge of computer programs becca Simon, Jack Skluza- technical skills. in Fundamental Accounting. The following events are banking and financing, and and concepts are presented in cek, Grace Smith, Evan Officers: President Bran- Shane and Abby will be com- competitions that are most financial math. these events, and allow you Traxler, Cami Vargo, Lucas don Balma; Vice President peting at Nationals in their popular among students. Not • Administrative Sup- to explore the more technical Velarde, and Tommy Witte. Sarah Colwell; Treasurer events. We also had four only are these some of the port— The events that fall side of business procedures. Jaiden Trnka; Communica- members qualify for Nation- most popular, but they also under this topic mainly deal Management/Marketing/ Imagination is key for ARTeam members Advisor: Tony Barnack Art tour last fall Mission: To provide stu- - "Art Night" at TCU dents with a place and com- - Annual Student Art Show munity in which to create and at the Arts & Heritage Center discuss art, to provide an op- of Montgomery portunity to expand student's - Cami Vargo and Keeley experience with visual art Oak where selected "Best of and to serve as an informa- Show" at the Waseca Art tion center for learning about Center High School Show art, art schools, art competi- - Section Art Festival on tions, etc. April 25 at Sibley East Officers and their grades: - Weisman Art Museum 2017-2018 Officers tour April 26 ARTeam (National Art What makes this activity

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World Empowerment (W.E.) Team aims to improve lives of others Advisor: Jen Davidson and filled motivational event to Heidi Veazie empower students to enact Purpose: (This is from the change. team’s mission statement) What makes this activity This is a group for any 9th to special? Over the last couple 12th grader who is interested of year’s, we've started W.E. in taking a leadership role in Teams at each of the build- global service learning. Its ings in other communities. mission is to empower stu- We collaborate on some pro- dents to enact change that jects, but each building also improves the lives of others. has their own individual pro- The collective group goals jects as well. of this organization are: Any upcoming events? • To raise awareness within W.E. Away Hunger is a the school and community of Submitted Photo shoe drive that helps fight social and economic issues A small group of the larger Tri-City United World Empowerment Team is pictured above. In row one, from left are, local hunger. It's going to run around the world Lexi O'Connell, Sophie Franek, Mariah Fournier, Leah Powers, Brianna Jenson, Sofie Kaunonen, and Alicia from May 1 to 11 at the high •To provide opportunities Schloesser. In row two, are advisor Jen Davidson, Emily Borchardt, Jessica Dull, Emily Krautkremer, Sarah Colwell, school and in Lonsdale. The for students to advocate for Anya Menk, Molly Schloesser, Ashley Roemhildt, Ally Hennen, Madi Dull, Shane Schreiber, Amanda Way, and Abby Monty K-8 is also participat- people in need Schleis. ing. •To improve economic Number of members: We and social conditions global- gether to carry it out. We also Officers and their grades: er, Tarina Owens-Bilges and Away Hunger, W.E. Collect have about 50 members at ly work with grades K-8 on cer- There are seven current W.E. Amanda Way. Jeans for Teens, and W.E. the high school. There is no All projects are student- tain district-wide projects. Team leaders, all seniors. Successes/highlights dur- Create Awareness . We also official roster because there led. The group meets when- By meeting certain require- Madi Dull, Sofia Kaunonen, ing the season: We participat- particpated in WE Day MN is no "registration." ever someone has a project to ments, students can letter in Mariah Fournier, Alisha ed in several projects this at the Xcel Center in St. Paul present, and we all work to- W.E. Team. Schloesser, Molly Schloess- year, including W.E. Scare in November. It's a celebrity- Best of Luck Titans! Supporting the schools and the community for more than 50 years!

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Band keeps the beat and earns excellent ratings Name of Activity: Britta Roth+, Illiana Salazar, Concert Band Hunter Stevens+, Whitney Advisor: Erik Root Thompson, Maxwell Tille- Purpose: Make music, fos- ma*+, Carter Tuma*+#^, ter relationships, obtain life Hunter Voracek, Alyssa Wal- skills in organization, dedica- lace tion, and team work B. Clarinet - Preston An- Officers and their grades: derson Anya Menk, senior; Carter Alto - Marissa Gare, Madi- Tuma, junior; MacKenzie son Gilbertson*, Anna Juren- O’Connell, senior cakova*+, Aidan McNamara, Successes/highlights dur- Brad Pelava, Josh Pichotta, ing the season: Outstanding Maddy Prochaska*+, Colton parades, halftime show, con- Rozeboom certs, Excellent rating at Tenor - Pablo Contreras, Large Group Contest Nick Thompson* Comments: This is a great Bari - Reese Tuma*^ group of students and out- Trumpet - Bryce Blaschko, standing musicians. Frank Doyle, Tyler Glockner, What makes this activity Wyatt Hatlevig*#^, Arya special? Band is a special ac- Menk*^, Jack Saemrow, tivity because it fosters a Alex Smisek*^ family atmosphere while Horn - Kailey Mach, Tad learning multiple skills and Weiss making music. Trombone - Xavier Best*, Any upcoming events? Jeremy Braucks*, Dawson Pops Concert, May 18 Messenger file photo Drentlaw, Isaac LeBrun, The TCU High School Band performed several concerts during the 2017-2018 school year. This one is from Decem- Mitch Leonard*, Cade Jazz Band ber. Passe*^, Travis Skeen* Purpose: Perform jazz Euphonium - Mike Zurn music - one of the few com- They do this above and be- Number of members: (At- available at MS: Concert Connell+, Kelsey Pelava, Tuba - Nick Duban* pletely American-based gen- yond all other work. tach a roster) 20 Band, Jazz Band Kathleen Pichotta+, Nicole Percussion - Tanner res of music What makes this activity Special note: There are The Band Roster includes: Schweitzer, Lizzie Trnka, Desmond, Jack Erickson#^, Officers and their grades: special? Jazz Band is a trib- also Instrumental Ensembles (* denotes jazz band; + de- Audrey Wasiloski+#, Dawson Gindt, Jo Hatle- None ute to American Music Histo- available at the High School: notes woodwind ensemble; # Alexandria Watts#. vig*#^, Brianna Jenson#, Successes/highlights dur- ry and is a more difficult Concert Band, Jazz Band, denotes winter drumline; ^ Oboe - Hayden Arndt, Nick Kadlec, Jarrett Long, ing the season: Superior at style of music than the music Jazz Combo, R&B Band, denotes jazz combo) Philip Roth+# Carolyn Mikel*+#^, AJ Solo/Ensemble at Contest in Concert Band. Woodwind Ensemble, Audi- Violin - Isabel Schmid- Clarinet - Thomas Bulger^, Myhre, Minami Nakatsu#, Comments: This is a group Any upcoming events? tion Winter Drumline, Brass maier Anabelle Davies, Mitch Stuart Schatz, Landon of students who come in The Jazz Band will perform Band, Pep Band, Marching Flute - Jessica Brown, Duban, Jessica Dull^, Jack Skluzacek#, Turner Staupe# early, work hard, take on a at the Pops Concert on May Band Kamea Kahler+, Anya Klaras, Lexi O’Connell,

more difficult style of music. 18 Instrumental Ensembles Menk*+^, MacKenzie O’- Josie Plut, Analise Roth*+,

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Carpet/ pad sales ad to fill your openings. To place tors. Baldor and Dayton. Ca- available. 25+ years experience. Garage Sales your ad call 952-758-4435. pacitors, bearings and brushes. Lonsdale receives 952-393-1012 or 952-758-9757 Stasney Electric, 952-758-2546. David, New Prague. NEW PRAGUE’S 2018 Annual Coming Events PLUMBING... ALL needs, City Wide Garage Sale! Satur- Sump Pumps, New, remodel / ‘best possible audit’ day, May 12, 8am-4pm. Listings GET THE word out. Advertise repair, water heaters. Licensed Andrea Nelson ELECTRIC featured in The New Prague your reunion, fundraiser, bene- bonded, insured Master Plumb- Times Thursday, May 10. fit, craft sale. Call 952-758-4435 er. KZ Plumbing, Kevin Zvano- The financial audit is in and the City of Lonsdale has re- SERVICE to place your ad today. vec, www.kzplumbing.net, 612- ceived a clean rating for the 2017 fiscal year. MONTGOMERY’S 2018 An- • COMMERCIAL WIRING • 328-7808. “We are expressing an unmodified or clean opinion on • RESIDENTIAL WIRING • nual City Wide Garage Sales! Saturday, May 5. Listings fea- Real Estate WE BUY all metals! Aluminum your financial statements,” said CPA Ryan Schmidt. • GENERAL REPAIR • cans, copper, brass, farm equip- tured in the Montgomery Mes- • UNDERGROUND WIRING • ment, cars. We specialize in Schmidt, CPA Manager with Schlenner Wenner & Co., the • REFRIGERATION SERVICE • senger Thursday, May 3. SINGLE FAMILY lots starting farm clean-ups. A & D Recy- city’s new auditing firm, presented his financial audit find- • BULK TANK SERVICE • MARK YOUR calendars May at $21,900. Contact Chris cling, Lakeville, 952-469-6739. ings to the Lonsdale City Council on Thursday night. 10, 11 & 12, motorcycle garage Kubes at Kubes Realty at 612- RUHLAND 759-7831. ARE YOU planning a wedding? He said that a clean or unmodified rating is the best possi- sale. 2001 Harley, 2015 Victory We have Carlson Craft albums ble audit to receive. He added that he sees no major concerns ELECTRIC, INC. (trike), Harley front end parts FARMLAND FOR sale and featuring a full selection of wed- with the current financial practices of the City. PHONE (507) 364-7720 MONTGOMERY along with Yamaha and other wanted. Call Randy Kubes, Re- ding invitations and accessory misc. parts. Endeavor Trikes altor at 612-599-7440. items for your special day. Stop “I don’t see any issues with your financial situation,” downtown New Prague 130 in anytime. Business hours are Schmidt said. West Main St. NEW 4 BR HOME Monday through Thursday, The 2017 fiscal year audit specifically focused on the 8:30am-4:30pm and Friday, 7TH ANNUAL multi family In Memoriam 8:30am to noon. Montgomery city’s accounting policies and practices, identified financial shed sale May 3, 4, 5, & 6, for sale in Montgomery’s Messenger office, 310 S 1st St, misstatements, and addressed the material weaknesses in the Thursday - Saturday, 8am-5pm Stone Ridge Development. Montgomery. 507-364-8601. and Sunday, 10am-3pm. Small internal controls associated with the city’s financial report- furniture, HH misc, bicycles, set 3 full baths. Large Family LAWN SERVICE: weekly mow- ing. of lockers, Lego table and room, 3 car garage. ing, trimming, core aeration, Schmidt said that the most significant deficiency or weak- chairs, tubs of Legos, tillers, dethatching and more. Free es- of Pick out your own timates. In business since 1993. ness in the internal controls was the lack of proper segrega- toys, quality clothing, annual, tion of duties by city staff. He said that to add staff strictly perennial and succulent plants, appliances & move in today. Call 507-364-7712 or 952-393- 9114. crafts, baked goods. 1-1/2 miles $274,500 for the purpose of dividing accounting tasks is neither ideal east of Hwy 13 on Cty Rd 8 or 1- nor realistic. He added that in a town the size of Lonsdale 1/2 miles west of Hwy 23 on Cty Cell 952-465-6040 Lakers - New Prague this is a common theme that cannot be avoided. Rd 8. 2425 East 220th St. Prior for more info. In the presentation Schmidt showed a comparison of the Lake. 952-440-6713. Sanitary general fund’s revenues and expenses, saying that the ex- 10-20-30 YARD ROLLOFF DUMPSTERS penses in 2017 outweighed the revenue by $87,288. He at- For Rent Services SMALLER TANKS ALSO AVAILABLE tributed this to various improvement projects, particularly Raymond Schiprett (952) 758-2991 or the Pond View Drive project. 2BR APARTMENT from $800 The year-end general fund balance was $2,298,665. Ac- who passed away one year ago in New Prague. With utilities, cording to city policy, the city’s general fund is to maintain May 1, 2017 washer, dryer and garage avail- lakersnp.com able. 952-758-6899. MONTGOMERY a minimum general fund balance equal to about 42 percent YOUR LOCAL REFUSE and of the prior year’s expenditures. At year-end 2017, the per- Th ose we love RECYCLING COMPANY STUDIO APARTMENT, down- AUTO REPAIR, INC. centage of funds was at 63.6 percent, a 2.7 percent decrease don’t go away. town Montgomery. $450 a 27252 HELENA BLVD. NEW PRAGUE Hwy.13 M-F 7:30-5:30 in funds from 2016, but well above the minimum set in the Th ey walk beside us month plus utilities. Call Jim at 612-221-5191 for details. (507) 364-7701 policy and by state recommendations. every day. One area the council asked Schmidt to speak about was the Unseen, unheard, MILLPOND liquor fund. He said that with the liquor store being paid off but always near. N&G AUTO REPAIR this year the City will see a bump up in the net and cash flow Still loved, still missed, APARTMENTS Specializing in Hwy. 21-13 S, Montgomery of the liquor fund. One Bedroom Apt. Auto & Light Truck: & very dear. * Seniors 62 or older (507) 364-7308 As for the 2017 year, the liquor fund had a net operating and handicapped * * Diagnostics income of $25,157, an increase of $26,610 over the 2016 fis- Sadly missed by • Elevator Complete Auto & Truck Repair cal year. The net cash provided by operating activities was Charles Schiprett & Family • Community Room * Maintenance • Close to shopping NEW! Small Engine Repair $35,157. Richard Schiprett & Jenny • On-site resident Manager * Repairs “You are profitable at your liquor store,” Schmidt said. Shirley Korbel & Family • Rents based on income • Air conditioning certified technician Kathryn & Randy Skluzacek For more information Cooper Tires • Engine and transmission overhaul & Family call 952-758-4333. 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