On Tuesday morning, it was hard to focus. On one hand, I heard the slight moans of my new ninth grader, who was kind of depressed, but secretly excited, he had to return to school. On the other hand, I barely heard him over my cheers that he had to return to school.
The Tuesday after Labor Day is a glorious day, indeed.
Since the local students’ had an extended vacation from the construction in the district, I am so happy school is back in session.

After a longer-than-normal summer due to construction in the Tri-City United School District, classes were back in session on Tuesday, Sept. 3. After greeting teachers, third grader, Lukas Bisek was all-smiles to begin the new year. (Wade Young Photo)

Betty Marie Sapp was born to John George Wohlers and Amelia Margaret Wittman, September 8, 1927, in the Wohlers’ farmhouse east of Le Center, Minnesota.  She was a baptized and confirmed member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in LeCenter. She attended country school through second grade. When her oldest sister, Ruth, started high school, Betty began attending school in town. She graduated from McKinley High School in 1945.

Within their first week of the season, the Tri-City United Volleyball Team is already looking to surpass last year’s record.
The Titans have three wins under their belt after the first week of the season compared to last year’s dismal overall record of 4-22. The wins came in an invitational at Howard-Lake-Wavery-Winsted where the team won two of four matches, and a 3-1 win over St. Peter last Friday.
In their first home game, the Titans beat St. Peter 25-19, 25-22, and 25-18. St. Peter won the third game 25-23.
See more in the print edition.

Tri-City United Schools debuted one of its new sports last Tuesday when the girls’ soccer team took on Cannon Falls at the high school athletic complex.
The Titans took to the field under cloudy skies, with a cool temperature and rain in the second-half of the contest.
The inexperienced team didn’t net any goals during the game, that saw Cannon Falls finish with a 10-0 score. However, the Titans’ coach, Carey Langer, said the team did what they learned in practices.

Robert Lawrence Dvorak, 93, of Montgomery, died on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at Mala Strana Health Care in New Prague. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Sept. 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with Memorial Mass of Christian Burial following at 11:30 a.m., all at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery in Montgomery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Most Holy Redeemer Catholic School blessed be his memory.

The New Market Muskies of the Dakota-Rice-Scott League defeated Red Wing in the quarterfinals of the State Class C Amateur Baseball Tournament, but then lost to Hutchinson in the semifinals to end their season Sunday, Sept. 1.
In the first game, Tony Vocca pitched a complete game shutout, striking out eight as the Muskies defeated the Aces 1-0. Andy Henkemeyer drove in the Muskies' run in the first inning.

After two scoreless innings, the New Market Muskies exploded for 13 runs in the third inning of their third round game at the Minnesota Class C Baseball Tournament on their way to a 16-0 win over New London-Spicer Friday, Aug. 30.
The Muskies sent 18 men to the plate in the inning and had two home runs. Kyle Bergstrom led off the inning with a solo home run and Tony Vocca, who drove in a run with a double earlier in the inning, hit a three-run shot. Tyler Bergstrom added a tow-run homer later in the game.

After two scoreless innings, the New Market Muskies exploded for 13 runs in the third inning of their third round game at the Minnesota Class C Baseball Tournament on their way to a 16-0 win over New London-Spicer Friday, Aug. 30.
The Muskies sent 18 men to the plate in the inning and had two home runs. Kyle Bergstrom led off the inning with a solo home run and Tony Vocca, who drove in a run with a double earlier in the inning, hit a three-run shot. Tyler Bergstrom added a tow-run homer later in the game.

Le Sueur County Sheriff Brett Mason reports that on Wednesday, Aug 28, 2019, agents with the Cannon River Drug and Violent Offender Task Force (CRDVOTF) assisted by the Le Sueur County Sheriff’s Office, Rice County Sheriff’s Office and Montgomery Police Department executed a search warrant for Gilberto Martinez Jr., 41, along with his residence at 714 Mill Avenue #34 in Montgomery.
The search warrant was obtained after an ongoing narcotics investigation involving Martinez.

Close to 200 people listened to Ring of Kerry play traditional Celtic music in Montgomery’s Memorial Park, Thursday evening, August 22. It was the last in a series of four Music in the Park events for the year.
“I believe our season was amazing,” stated Carol Freid of Montgomery who helps organize the event. “We have a number of people who attend every concert, and we have people who come from neighboring towns. It is top-notch entertainment in a fantastic venue, and it is free to the public.”

The New Market Muskies advanced to the third round of the Minnesota Class CBaseball Tournament with a 1-0 win over Luverne

Prime weather, great field activities, and a strong feature were just a few of the highlights that helped to make the 46th annual Pioneer Power Show a success, according to Bill Thelemann.
Thelemann, the president of the Le Sueur Pioneer Power Show, said that this year’s attendance on Saturday was close to record breaking for single day attendance.
“The crowd was unbelievable,” he said. “It makes me feel good to see that. I’m very thankful for the people that came to see our show.”

Franklin (Frank) George Breen, 81, of Montgomery, died on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, at Augustana Lakeside Community Home in Dassel. Visitation was held on Friday, August 23, 10 a.m. to 12 noon with funeral service following at 12 noon, all at Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery. Interment will be at a later date.
Frank was born on May 2, 1938, in Armour, SD to George W. and Ella J. (Herron) Breen. He graduated from Armour High School and also Southern State College in Springfield, SD. Frank was united in marriage to Jackie Lineback on August 19, 1961, in SD.

With a few days before the start of a new school year, the Tri-City United School Board took care of business at a special meeting, followed by a work session and tour of the new high school additions.
The special meeting consisted of hiring 14 people in positions across the district, including third grade and kindergarten teachers for TCU Lonsdale. The board also approved the contracts for school nurse and school health aide.

Blanche (Maxa) Sorenson, 86, of Montgomery, died peacefully Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019, in her apartment at Traditions of Montgomery. Her daughter and her best friend, Carol Kotasek were with her at the time.
Visitation will be at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Montgomery on Saturday, Sept. 7, at 10 a.m. Church service is at 11 a.m., followed by a luncheon.