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Pfarr, far away
Pfarr, far away
Brian Pfarr recently returned home to Le Sueur from a year of active duty in Basrah, Iraq
Paul M. Malchow

School district seeks input on budget
Stephanie Hill

Youth Expo draws good crowd
Youth Expo draws good crowd
The second annual Youth Expo was held on March 4 in the commons area of Le Sueur-Henderson High School giving parents and kids a chance to check numerous activities.
Paul M. Malchow

Police look to catch up with hot dog
Paul M. Malchow

Fire destroys apartment building
Fire destroys apartment building
There were no injuries after a fire at Kingsway Estates totally destroyed one building and damaged three others the morning of March 2.
Stephanie Hill

Ordinance change to pave way for park development
Ordinance change to pave way for park development
In order to accommodate a Department of Natural Resources grant for improving Lake Washington Park, the Le Sueur County board of commissioners agreed to change an ordinance pertaining to park funds. The board also took time to host the swearing-in ceremony for newly-appointed Le Sueur County Sheriff Tom Doherty.
Paul M. Malchow

County Historical Society is centralizing operations
In a split vote, the board agreed to release $25,706 in appropriated funds to the Le Sueur County Historical Society. Interim President Jean Haas and Society Coordinator Kathy Burns appeared before the board to request the funds to meet financial obligations for March and April.
Paul M. Malchow

Willaert is champ! 3 others place at state | In over 50 years of Giants wrestling history, no team, no coach, no group of four individuals have gone into the state tournament and placed. But, that was until last weekend when captains Josh Willaert, Brett Pfarr, Sam Lindgren and Brett Schwartz made the record books. "The feeling and the words of taking four of our kids to the state tournament and placing all of them is outstanding. We work dilligently all season and work relentlessly on the little things to fine tune their skills and it is nothing short of a memorable experience. I'm so proud of these boys and this community needs to be proud of them too. Le Sueur-Henderson is becoming a wrestling town and we build champions, that is something the community can be proud of too," head coach Scott Wilson said. Willaert's state tournament run at 171 pounds finished with the highest honors, state champion. Willaert became only the fourth Giant wrestler to earn the title. He is also the third in as many years for the program under the direction of coach Wilson. "Josh's work ethic and desire to do what it takes to be a state champion created avenues for him to get to the finals and then of course win the championship match. Josh's core strength, mental preping and will to win pushed him over the top and allowed him to stay composed through the entire tournament," Wilson said. Willaert went 4-0 in the four day tournament with wins a 6-8 overtime win in the first round, 16-2 major decision in the quarter finals, a pin the semi-finals in 3:39 and a 7-6 decision in the finals. In Willaert's championship match, he faced off against top ranked Ben McPhail of Pine Island. Willaert fell behind in the first period 1-4. But, he kept on the attack earning a sequence of takedowns in the last two periods to make the score 5-6 with seven seconds left. "Josh never gave up and kept working and looking for an opportunity to score in the final seconds. He did so well keeping McPhail on defense that he received a stalhing warning in the second period. In the finals seconds of the match, Josh worked for a lateral throw and put McPhail on his back as time ran out. He didn't get back points, but it was good enough for a two-point takedown and the lead," Wilson said. Willaert's excitement and glory in the come from behind match made the entire crowd inside the Excel Energy Center rise to a roar. "Josh is a kid that loves to win, he is a big time wrestler that loves to put on a show for the crowd. He has confidence and is a very respectable young man to his peers and to his opponents. And, as a result, Josh has made a household name for himself in the wrestling community across the state," Wilson said. In the 140 pound weight class, Brett Pfarr went up against season rival, Tony Vaske of River Valley. Pfarr's only two losses going into the state championship match were issued by Vaske, top ranked wrestler all season. In addition, the match was a rematch of the section championship just one week prior where Pfarr gave Vaske his only loss of the season with a upset decision. "Brett had a phenominal tournament. He pinned in the first round and the quarterfinals and dominated his opponents. Going into the finals we knew Brett was going to have to take Vaske out of his element and slow the pace down. But, unfortunately for Brett Vaske took the match to a higher level and wrestled one fantastic, well put together, match," Wilson said. Pfarr lost in the championship match by a 4-11 decision, but being a state runner-up as a sophomore is pretty good all the same. "No one could be able to say that Brett underachieved by being a state runner-up. He put together a really good four day tournament and despite wanting to be a 3-time state champion we are proud of the accomplishment he has done. I'm condifent that the championship round will be seeing Brett in the next few years again," Wilson said. Sam Lindgren and Brett Schwartz also medaled at the state tournament earning sixth place. Schwartz, 130 pounds, won two decisions in the first round and in the quarterfinals before losing in the semifinals to the eventual state runner-up. In the wrestle back rounds, Schwartz lost twice, both by decisions. the 2010 state tournament was Schwartz's first state tournament. Senior, Lindgren, 152 pounds went 1-1 in the first two rounds and came back in the wrestle backs to win twice securing a medal. Lindgren's 2010 state tournament was his third in as many years and he is the only LSH wrestler to ever win three section championships. "Brett and Sam had great tournaments. I think they would have liked to do better, but I'm so proud of how they handled themselves at the tournament, how the represented themselves, our team, school and community. If you aren't knowledgable about wrestling you don't really know the intensity and grilling practice it takes to even make it to the state tournament and once you are there the mental anguish it can cause. Many really good wrestlers lose out early because they can't handle the mental side of wrestling on the stage of the Excel. But, Brett and Sam did and it is a feat only six Minnesota wrestlers in Class A can say they did," Wilson said. By placing sixth or better in the state tournament, wrestlers are awarded All-State honors, Willaert, Pfarr, Lindgren and Schwartz all received state recognition for this achievement as well. "Our wrestlers give hard work a new name. They are determined to make fireworks happen and they are excellent role models for our younger athletes. Not only are they hard working, and have tramendous talent, but they are great kids with good hearts and respectable demeanors. At the tournament there are dozens and dozens of schools being represented and I get many compliments on how our kids act and present themselves. This is something that is just as important as being a talented wrestler because it shows their character and nature and I'm proud to be their coach," Wilson said.
Willaert is champ! 3 others place at state
In over 50 years of Giants wrestling history, no team, no coach, no group of four individuals have gone into the state tournament and placed. But, that was until last weekend when captains Josh Willaert, Brett Pfarr, Sam Lindgren and Brett Schwartz made the record books.

Feeding the need to read
Feeding the need to read
Students at Park Elementary recently celebrated the successful completion of "I Love to Read" month for February. As a reward for reaching their goal for minutes of reading for that month students got to chain Park Prinicipal Bill Bjorndahl to a chair.
Paul M. Malchow

City borrows to fund buys
Not many people pay cash for a car these days, and so it goes with the city of Le Sueur. In order to fund planned purchases for the next three years, the city council approved the sale of $380,000 in general obligation equipment certificates at its Feb. 22 regular meeting.
Paul M. Malchow

Public library budget is slashed
The Le Sueur City Council received an update on the Le Sueur-Waseca regional library system board's decision to cut more than 12 percent from its $800,000 budget.
Paul M. Malchow

South Africa trip a lesson in forgiveness
South Africa trip a lesson in forgiveness
Minnesotans going south in January creates images of beaches, condos and the occasional well-made margarita. But when a number of Minnesotans recently traveled to South Africa, their experience centered more around bibles, one-room shacks and the much-appreciated chocolate bar.
Paul M. Malchow

Le Sueur teen continuing her mission work
Le Sueur teen continuing her mission work
Megan DePree, daughter of Traci and John Depree, is a 2009 graduate of Le Sueur-Henderson High School. Megan has been doing mission work in Mexico, the Phillipines and will soon be on her way to Africa. She is sharing her experience with the community through the Le Sueur News-Herald
Megan DePree

Police on the go for those who need a tow
The Le Sueur Police Department stays on the road even if other people don’t. Officers responded to a number of reports of vehicles going in the ditch.
Paul M. Malchow

Traveling toddler gets mother a day in court
A mother’s love for her child can be sorely tested at times and a Le Center woman may have recently taken a final exam. At approximately 11:50 a.m. on Jan 24, the Le Center Police Department received a report of a young child in the age of three to four years old at Casey’s General Store. The child in question was not wearing shoes or a coat.
Paul M. Malchow

Local doctor a finalist for state honor
The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians has announced that Timothy Halloran, M.D., a family physician who practices at the Le Sueur Medical Clinic, is one of four finalists for the 2010 Family Physician of the Year Award.

The wait is over for Bernie at The Diner
The wait is over for Bernie at The Diner
After 30 years of wait tables at Le Sueur eating establishments, Bernie Wilke called it a career by retiring on February 14.
Paul M. Malchow

Early morning revelers cited
Paul M. Malchow

Le Sueur woman charged as a party to a party
An 18-year-old Le Sueur woman faces up to a year in jail after being charged with procuring alcohol to a minor, possession of alcohol by a person under the age of 21, and underage consumption.
Paul M. Malchow

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Chef visits LSH school cafetera
Taher executive chef Brian Renz prepared sushi and another Japanese dish for Le Sueur-Henderson students on Feb. 18 as part of a special treat for the kids.
Paul M. Malchow

County feeling no love from 'The Gov'
Paul M. Malchow

Council tours wastewater treament plant
Council tours wastewater treament plant
When the Minnesota River Valley Public Utilities Commission broke ground on a new wastewater treatment plant in 2007, officials realized the learning curve would be steep and long.
Paul M. Malchow

County included in health study
Le Sueur County has been included in a recent County Health Rankings report released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Paul M. Malchow

Royal Snow Show
Royal Snow Show
Kimberly Kuechle and Christoper Bach were crowned the 2010 Le Sueur-Henderson Snow Week Queen and King during recent coronation ceremonies.

Sheriff stepping aside
Sheriff stepping aside
Le Sueur County Sheriff Dave Glisczinski ended the speculation on Feb. 9 when he asked the board of commissioners to accept his resignation.

Council contemplates vacating power plant facility
Faced with owning an out-dated, inefficient building, the city of Le Sueur has been for years exploring options for what to do with the “power plant” located at 228 N. Main St.
Paul M. Malchow

Le Sueur County lauded for safe and sober practices
The Le Sueur County Sheriff's Office received a $3,000 grant and a hand-held laser radar gun through their participation in the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety's "Safe & Sober" program.
Paul M. Malchow

LSH junior received state award
LSH junior received state award
Le Sueur-Henderson junior Rachel Bjork was named one of the recipients of the State ExCEL Award given by the Minnesota State High School League. It is believed Bjork is the first LSH student to earn the prestigious honor.
Stephanie Hill

Police officers hear story of elevator incident
Law enforcement work has its ups and downs and that was evident for the Le Sueur Police Department on Feb. 1. At 8:58 p.m. the department responded to the Le Sueur Community Center on a report of a juvenile male who stuck in the elevator.
Paul M. Malchow

Impaired driver takes a fall at the mall
A Le Sueur man with a revoked driver’s license chose a poor place to park, Valleygreen Square Mall, on Feb. 3 and was subsequently arrested.
Paul M. Malchow

Sen. Dahle to host town hall meeting Saturday
State Senator Kevin Dahle (DFL-Northfield) will hold a series of town hall meetings on Saturday, Feb. 20, including one in Le Sueur, to discuss issues that will be addressed in the 2010 legislative session.

School district to hold "Community Conversations"
The first of three "Community Conversations" is scheduled for February 18 at Hilltop Elementary in Henderson to discuss budget options for the 2010-11 school year.
Stephanie Hill

Grant will help county park
Grant will help county park
Paul M. Malchow

County board in charge of new credit card policy
It looks like Le Sueur County’s paper trail will soon include plastic. At the Feb. 2 meeting of the county board of commissioners, Personnel Director Cindy Westerhouse presented a credit card policy for the board’s perusal.
Paul M. Malchow

Police close out January with a light week
Local law enforcement officers had one of the quieter weeks in recent memory for the Le Sueur Police Department, although they did roll to a number of calls.
Paul M. Malchow

Learning: beyond their textbooks
Learning: beyond their textbooks
Le Sueur-Henderson seventh grade students took part in the annual Exploratory Day in which they took part in several unique classes during a fun-filled day.
Stephanie Hill

St. Anne's celebrates Catholic Schools Week
St. Anne's celebrates Catholic Schools Week
Students and staff at St. Anne's School hosted several events to help celebrate Catholic Schools Week at the Le Sueur school.

Dollars for Scholars Phone-A-Thon is next week
LE SUEUR - Student volunteers will be calling Le Sueur and Henderson area residents for pledges. All money raised by Dollars for Scholars will be awarded to graduating seniors of Le Sueur-Henderson High School. This year’s goal is to raise $14,000.

Habitat home apps due February 20
The Le Sueur-Henderson chapter of Habitat for Humanity plans to build a home in Le Sueur this year and is currently accepting applications.

LSH Snow Week Royalty
LSH Snow Week Royalty
Le Sueur-Henderson High School recently announced its 2010 Snow Week Royalty. The new Queen and King will be crowned on Wednesday, Feb. 10.
Stephanie Hill

County pays fines for OSHA violations
Swallowing hard and gritting their teeth, the Le Sueur County board of commissioners voted to pay a number of fines issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Paul M. Malchow

Side to side, Le Sueur yards get wide
Neighbors chatting over the fence can get a little closer thanks to a proposed change in Le Sueur city code. At its Jan. 25 meeting, the Le Sueur city council introduced Ordinance 519 amending the statute relating to fencing.
Paul M. Malchow

School board begins budget process
There are many unknowns as the Le Sueur-Henderson school district start the process for planning the 2010-11 budget. During a presentation at the January 26 school board meeting Pat Goggin, the district business manager, presented a revised 2009-10 budget which will be the starting point for determining the 2010-11 budget.
Stephanie Hill

Sosa wins LSH Spelling Bee
Sosa wins LSH Spelling Bee
John Paul Sosa, an eighth grader at Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School, took the LSH Spelling Bee championship by correctly spelling analgesia. He will compete in the regional spelling bee at South Central College in North Mankato on Tuesday, Feb. 9
Stephanie Hill

Winter is no time to go without a muffler
As winter winds blow, some folks wouldn’t be caught without a hat and gloves. On Jan. 22 at 9:50 a.m. a motorist was issued a citation in the area of Ferry and Fourth St. for not having a muffler.
Paul M. Malchow

Phone calls could violate court order
An Eden Valley woman’s phone calls to an ex-husband could land her in jail. Rochelle Lynn Smith, age 36, pled not guilty on Jan. 27 to a charge of violating an order for protection.
Paul M. Malchow

New septic ordinance required
In order to comply with new mandates from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), Le Sueur County is updating a section of county ordinance dealing with subsurface sewage treatment systems.
Paul M. Malchow

Tower of wind power
Tower of wind power
An 85-foot wind turbine was erected by Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (MMPA) about a mile south of Le Sueur recently.
Paul M. Malchow
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