In the fight against cancer, hundreds of Le Sueur County residents and their families and friends are raising awareness and funds for research, step by step. The Relay for Life of Le Sueur County is an active team fundraiser where people from all over the county, take turns walking around a track at the Le Sueur County Fairgrounds.
 

Le Sueur County’s 25th Relay for Life will be held this Friday, July 13 into the early hours of Saturday morning at the fairgrounds in Le Center with a 2 a.m. closing ceremony.
“This is the first year we won’t be going all night,” explained event co-chair Sara Slavik. “We used to go for 12 hours, until 6 a.m., but there were requests to shorten it. I think the earlier closing ceremony will make it easier for people.”

Specer Syvertson, a 22-year-old graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato, who lives in Paynesville, claimed the title in the 35th annual Elysian Rookie's Triathlon Saturday, July 7. Competing in this event for the first time, Syvertson edged previous champions Brett Lovaas and Mike Cahill for the overall championship. Bette Rowley of Burnsville won the women's division for the third time in the last four years. More than 120 individuals competed this year. Check out the July 12 edition of the LIFE/Enterprise for more on the triathlon.

Despite a heavy rain and some lightening just prior to the start of Elysian's Fourth of July parade, hundreds of people came out and celebrated Independence Day and enjoyed the activities in Elysian.
Pick up a copy of the LIFE or Enterprise July 12 edition for more photos and information.

The veterans' gun salutes during North Morristown's 10 a.m. Fourth of July parade echoed thunder, Wednesday morning, as parade goers and parade participants braved gray skies and showers. The rain quit after about an hour and the celebration in full swing.

Ninety-six kids reeled in 122 fish during Elysian's Fourth of July kids' fishing contest on Saturday, June 30. The contest was held at the city beach along the shore of Lake Francis. Tristan Anderson, 12, of Eagle Lake caught the largest fish of the day, a 12'-3/4" bass. 
Pick up a copy of the July 5 Lake Region LIFE or Elysian Enterprise for more photos and information

A St. Clair teen sustained life-threatening injuries after being rear-ended by a distracted driver on Highway 60 near Madison Lake, Friday, June 29, just before 6 p.m.

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. 

The 2018 Elysian Princess of the Lakes was crowned Thursday, June 28 in Elysian as part of the 4th of July Celebration. Shelby Clinton, daughter of Beth and Matt Clinton, was named the Princess of the Lakes. Her attendants are Evelyn Miller, daughter of Brandis and John Miller and Lydia Coulsey, daughter of Becky Coulsey and Matt Coulsey. This was the 30th Princess of the Lakes pageant in Elysian. For more on the 4th of July events in Elysian check out the June 28 edition of the LIFE/Enterprise.

The congregation of St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Elysian will celebrate the retirement of the mortgage on their new church on Sunday, June 24. The building, which was completed in 2007, is the third church for the parish. The festivities will begin with a noon Mass followed by a chicken dinner and the mortgage burning ceremony. Everyone is invited. “It is a real tribute to the parishioners of St. Andrew that they made the sacrifices necessary to build this magnificent church.

Alyssa Schwartz, daughter of Jeremy and Susan Schwartz, was crowned the 2018 Miss Waterville Friday, June 8. Her attendants are Morgan Nusbaum, daughter of Dave and Tammy Nusbaum, Hannah Petry, daughter of Todd and Amy Petry, and Kayleen Stangler, daughter of Jeff and Sue Stangler. Alyssa Schwartz also was named Miss Congeniality and Hannah Petry received the Talent Award for her gymnastics routine. Skylah Bahmer, daughter of Joseph and April Kalsheurer, was named Junior Miss.

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.

Taxpayers will be picking up the bill for the clean up of approximately 20 tons of construction waste that was dumped in a Waterville Township ditch on Tuesday, June 5 or Wednesday, June 6.
According to Waterville Township Chairman Alan Gehrke, the mess was discovered along 470th Street on Wednesday morning and was then reported to the township and Le Sueur County Sheriff's Office. The ditch is located north of Waterville and west of Highway 13.

The lawsuit against the Le Sueur County Historical Society took a small step Monday when a judge approved binding arbitration to determine an official membership list.
 
Mark Vandelist, District Court Judge of Minnesota's First Judicial District, gave both sides of the lawsuit 90 days to enlist in the help of an arbitrator who will simply resolve the question of who are members of the historical society, a nonprofit organization.
 

Four young ladies will vie for the title of Miss Waterville 2018 during the 62nd Miss Waterville Pageant, which will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, June 8, at the Waterville-Elysian-Morristown High School auditorium.
The contestants include: Morgan Nusbaum, Hannah Petry, Alyssa Schwartz, and Kayleen Stangler.
 
Pick up a copy of the June 7, 2018, LIFE or Enterprise for more information,