The WEM Board of Education approved the resignation of board member Rachel Androli during a special meeting Monday, Aug. 6. Androii is currently running for Waseca County attorney and in event she was to win this election, she could not hold two elected positions at one time. Announcing her resignation at this time saves the district the cost of holding a special election for her position at a later date. There are five of the seven spots up for the election on the WEM Board. Androli's spot is a two-year term. There are four, four-year terms also available. Check out the Aug.

Nancy J. Frederick, age 60, of Lake Crystal died Friday, August 3, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Health System- Mankato. A Celebration of Life will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Woodland Hills Funeral Home. Nancy was born to Bernard and Phyllis (Pemrick) Hanks in Faribault, MN. She grew up and attended school in Waterville. Nancy married Lee Frederick December 28, 1984 at the Church of St. Canice, Kilkenny, MN. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, giving to thrift stores, card parties, volunteering but especially time spent with family and friends.

Shirley Lee Zimprich, age 82 of Elysian, died on Thursday, August 3, 2018 at the Oaklawn Rehabilitation Center in Mankato. Born on May 20, 1936 in Morristown, Shirley was the daughter of Donald and Ernestine (Woker) Meschke.  After graduating from Morristown High School Shirley was married to Joseph F. Zimprich, Jr.

Approximately two weeks ago, the WEM Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss facility planning based on the school district's survey results. At that time, there were five options presented by Gary Benson of Kraus Anderson. The board, staying within the wishes of the district residents of not going over the $20 million budget which was outlined in the survey, directed Benson to update the concept plans and costs budgets.

Anna Mary Peach, age 101 of Waterville died on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato. Born on April 10, 1917 in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Louis and Anna (Heyde) Felrath.  She attended school in the rural St. Thomas area of Le Sueur County.  She married Gordon Peach on September 16, 1940 at St.

The Waterville Indians and Morristown Morries amateur baseball teams will start Region 6C Playoiff action Saturday. The Indians will host Arlington at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4. Morristown will play Saturday at 4 p.m. in Jordan against Fairfax. Win or loss, Waterville will host a game Sunday. Morristown will either play at Jordan Sunday or host Lake Crystal. Games will continue Friday, Aug 10, Saturday, Aug. 11, and Sunday, Aug. 12. Check out the complete Region 6C Playoff bracket in the Aug. 2 edition of the LIFE/Enterprise.

For the first time ever, the WEM volleyball team has been ranked No. 1 in the state of Minnesota. The Bucs, Section 2A runners-up last year, return all their players from that team this fall and were rated No. 1 in Class A by the Minnesota Volleyball Coaches Association July 25. For more on the raing, check out the Aug. 2, 2018 edition of the LIFE/Enterprise.

WEM 2018 graduate Amber Schramm placed second in the Junior Varsity Division of the Minnesota State High School Clay Target League State Trapshooting Championships in mid-June. Schramm hit 87-of-100 targets in the competition. For more on the State Trapshoot Competition check out the Aug. 2 edition of the LIFE/Enterprise.

Barbara L. Neitzel, age 85 of Waterville, died on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Mayo Health System, St. Mary’s Campus, Rochester. A celebration of her life will be at Harvest Time Bible Church, 2627 2nd Ave NW, Faribault, MN 55021, on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 2 p.m. with the Reverend Peter Kuriger officiating.  No visitation will be held prior to the service; a time of fellowship and lunch will be shared after the service. Arrangements are being completed by the Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault.

Gordon Earl Zellmer, age 91, formerly of Waterville died on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Foxdale in Waseca. Born on September 27, 1926 in Waterville Township, Minnesota, he was the son of Hugo and Ella (Kelm) Zellmer.  He was baptized and confirmed as well as attended school at St. Peter’s “Bell” Lutheran Church.  He married Dorothy Richter on September 5, 1948 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kilkenny where he was a long-time member and served as an elder and trustee as well as sang in the choir.  He farmed his entire life in Le Sueur County and enjoyed working in the garden and animals.

The Waterville Indians amateur baseball team finished off a successful regular season with a 7-2 win over Cleveland Sunday, July 29. The victory was the 13th in 13-60 League play, clinching the top spot for the Indians. Blue Earth finished with a 12-4 record, with two of those losses to Waterville. The Indians will host Arlington Saturday, Aug. 4 at 1 p.m. in the first round of the Region 4C Tourney. Morristown, the No. 4 seed from the 13-60 League, will play at Jordan against Fairfax at 4 p.m. Saturday. Both Waterville and Morristown will play games Sunday, Aug. 5.

John Arthur O'Leary, Jr. age 98 of Waterville died on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato. Born on April 19, 1920 in Morristown, Minnesota, he was the son of John A. and Theressa (Hamele) O’Leary, Sr.  He graduated from Waterville High School in 1938 and went on to attend business college in Mankato.  John served in the U.S.

Richard J. Kniefel, age 89 of Owatonna passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at his home at Park Place in Owatonna. Born on February 5, 1929 in Clinton Falls, Minnesota, he was the son of Frank B. and Gladys (Bartosch) Kniefel. He graduated from Waterville High School in 1947 and following his schooling, enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he served from 1949-1952.  After his honorable discharge, he went to San Jose College in San Luis Obispo, California.

My crew of four headed north to a family cabin over the weekend.
Fun, right? Spending time with family at a beautiful lake in the summertime is always good. I enjoy being there, but getting there is a different issue.
First, comes the packing.
I hate packing. Hate. It.
My stomach lurches and my blood pressure rises just thinking about it.
I haven’t always been this way. I lived out of a backpack for six months while I lived abroad during college and never even paused to consider the time and effort packing requires.

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners have decided to take over the rural emergency sirens in the county.
During the Tuesday, July 24 meeting the commissioners discussed results from a special meeting held July 17 among those interested in the emergency sirens.
There are nine rural sirens in the county, with one on Lake Washington, one on Lake Emily, one on Lexington, and three on German-Jefferson and three on Sakatah-Tetonka.
The Lake Washington Lakes Association did not request help with keeping their sirens operational.

Joan Marie Adams, age 78, passed away in her home in Waterville surrounded by her family on July 12, 2018. Joan was born on October 16, 1939, in Vernon Center to Alfred and Lucille Morrow (Burdick). She was one of eight children. Joan was known to be a fantastic runner in school among other athletics. She enjoyed playing cards, Scrabble, and badminton.  She also enjoyed spending time with family, raising her dogs, gardening, and watching the Minnesota Vikings.