The Donald and Kathi Janovsky farm in rural Montgomery has been recognized as a Rice County 2018 Century Farm.
“I’m sure my Grandpa John, who purchased the first acreage here, would be pretty proud, he probably never anticipated this when he bought the place 100 years ago,” stated Donald, who represents the third generation to farm the land.
Donald’s grandfather, John Janovsky, purchased the first 80 acres of the farm from Thomas Carroll in the fall of 1918 for $138.75 per acre.
“America, America God shed his grace on thee.”
These words were sung with fervor by the large crowd gathered at the annual Freedom Celebration held Sunday in Lonsdale.
Held the Sunday before Independence Day, Freedom Celebration happens to honor every veteran and volunteer who serves our nation, said Pastor Ben Fenderson.
Fenderson, the senior pastor at Triumphant Life Church in Lonsdale, said that he began holding this service as a promise to his now 99 year old grandfather to carry on the mission.
Elysian – Fri. June 29, 10 pm
Lonsdale – Tues. July 3, following the game
New Prague – Tues. July 3, 10:10 pm
Veseli – Wed. July 4, following the game
North Morristown – Wed. July 4, 10 pm
Prior Lake – Wed. July 4, 10 pm
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community – Wed. July 4, 10 pm
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.
Children enjoy the water slide at Wagner Park in Elko New Market the evening of Thursday, June 28. The slide was just part of the ongoing Free Family Fun Night events in the park. The evening of June 28 also included a safety demonstration by the Elko New Market Police Department and the showing of the movie “Boss Baby.” Sponsors for the evening were New Prague Area Community Education, the Elko New Market Parks Commission and the PTO (Parents Teachers Organization). For more see an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)
Due to unfavorable ground conditions, Tuesday’s fireworks display in Lonsdale is moving to the east end of town.
Lonsdale City Administrator Joel Erickson addressed the City Council Thursday night with a request submitted by Lonsdale Freedom Fireworks to the new business park.
Erickson said that drain tile at Trcka Park and recent rains have made the ground too soft for the fireworks display.
Heavy rains last week have led to the closing of several crossings of the Minnesota River in the area this week, with one more crossing scheduled to close Tuesday morning.
On Sunday, June 24, Highway 93 and Highway 19 between Henderson and Highway 169 closed as high waters covered the roadway. The flooding also delayed repairs to Highway 93 that had been scheduled for this week after an earlier closure several weeks earlier.
John “Jake” and Kay Keohen were named the Grand Marshals of the 84th annual Kolacky Days celebration. They were announced at the annual Meet and Greet sponsored by the Montgomery Area Community Club on Monday. They are pictured with current royalty (from left) Queen Anna Franek, First Princess Becca Simon, and Second Princess and Miss Congeniality Amanda Way. They will preside over the festival, which will take place July 27 to 29. Read more in the print edition.
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Butch Krocak, left, gives a push to Paul Friesz’s 1940 Allis Chalmers during the Henderson Tractor Ride on Saturday, June 23, at Union Hill to help restart it. There were 35 tractors involved in this year’s annual tractor ride from the Le Sueur County Pioneer Power Showgrounds to Henderson. For more see an upcoming print issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)
If you have a pet peacock, chicken, goat, or any other non-domestic, you are most likely breaking the law after the City Council revised part of its code on keeping animals in Montgomery.
Montgomery's first Concert in the Park night was held Thursday night, June 14, with Maria and the Coins performing. Pizza and ice cream were available.
Whether it was being out on the lake fishing or meeting a Minnesota Vikings player, smiles abounded on the faces of 50 area youth as they took to Lake German and Lake Jefferson on Saturday in the Youth Fishing Outing.
“I liked meeting the rookies,” said participant Brendan Germscheid, 11. “We caught a lot of fish. I wish we could have cut them up and ate them.”
The event, sponsored by the Le Sueur County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse, began in 2001, making this the 17th season bringing the Posse and youth ages eight to 15 together on the lakes.
New Prague High School principal Lonnie Seifert has been named superintendent of the Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop school district, effective July 1. The appointment is subject to approval by the GFW School Board on Monday. One approved, he will submit his resignation as principal effective June 30.
The process of seal coating of Montgomery's First Street from Boulevard Avenue to Oak Avenue started Tuesday morning, June 12, after heavy rains delayed the work on Monday. Pearson Brothers was hired to do the job, which includes sweeping the street, applying an oil tack material and chip rock, rolling and sweeping the rock, and applying another layer of an oil or "fog seal." Second Street from Vine to Oak, Vine from First Street to Fourth Street, and portions of Ash and Elm, and Fischer Estates will also be seal coated.
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.