William Elmer Potter, age 27 of Waterville passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 as a result of a tragic car accident.
Will grew up with a love of sports. Excitedly playing basketball and football any chance he got. As he got older, sports went to the wayside as he chased after money, working at several area farms. He went on to work at Waterville’s Feed Store and More and JBS United Feeds of Waseca. Will took a leap of faith and joined the Iron Workers Local 512 through Danny’s Construction Company, Inc. He loved his job, and all the people it brought into his life.

Cancer survivors made the first lap at the 26th Annual Le Sueur County Relay for Life on Friday night, July 12, at the Le Sueur County Fairgrounds in Le Center. The event, which celebrates the fight against cancer, remembers those who lost their battle with cancer, and raises money for the American Cancer Society, will be held until midnight. The closing ceremony will be at 12:45 a.m.
Pick up a copy of this week's paper to read more about local teams and their fight against cancer.

A Waterville man was killed when a vehicle crossed the center line on Highway 60 and collided with his sedan.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol incident report, William Elmer Potter, 27, of Waterville sustained fatal injuries in a two-vehicle crash, west of Faribault, on Wednesday morning, July 10 at approximately 4:45 a.m.
Potter was driving a 1992 Buick LeSabre Custom Sedan eastbound on Highway 60 when a westbound 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan driven by Andrew Joseph Stein, 40, of Cannon Falls, crossed over the center line and collided with Potter’s vehicle.

Genevieve Agnes (Jewison) Roessler, age 100 of Elysian, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at the Benedictine Living Community in St. Peter, MN.

The Waterville Indians amateur baseball team won three games last week to win the Wet Willy Tournament June 29 and 30 in Waterville. The Indians, winners of 19 straight games after a season opening loss to Northfield, defeated Cannon Falls (2-0), Baseball 365 (7-6), and Union Hill (6-1) to claim the title. Waterville will play at Eagle Lake Saturday, July 6 and return home for a Sunday, July 7 game against the Cleveland Spiders. Game time Sunday is 2 p.m. For more on the Indians check out the July 4 edition of the Life/Enterprise.

Donald Myron Jones, age 91 of Waterville died on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Pleasant Manor in Faribault.

Alan Gerry Minske, age 66 of Waterville died on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Regency Hospital in Golden Valley.

Sophia Alladin, daughter of Chad and Molly Alladin, was crowned Miss Elysian 2019 Tuesday, July 2 as part of the Elysian 4th of July celebration. Attendants are Akalie Molitor (1st attendant) and Alexis Schatz (2nd attendant). Breanna Muellerleile, daughter of Jason and Sara Muellerleile, was crowned Princess of the Lakes 2019. Her attendants are Payton James and Jacelynn Mulder. For more on the Elysian 4th of July celebration check out the July 11 edition of the Life/Enterprise.

An 18-year-old male faces two felony charges for allegedly shooting a man with a BB gun during a drive-by on Main Street, Waterville, in the early morning hours of June 30.
According to court documents, Hunter Storm Kleeberger, 18, who does not have a permanent address, shot a man twice in the arm with a CO2 charged BB air gun while driving through town.
Kleeberger and the victim, who told police he had been outside smoking when Kleeberger drove by, reportedly had a verbal confrontation prior to the shooting.

Thursday, July 4, is celebrated as the birthday of the United States, and many area communities will be celebrating Independence Day with fireworks and other festivities. In the immediate area, New Prague, Lonsdale and Veseli will hold their traditional fireworks displays, as will other communities in Scott, Le Sueur and Rice counties. Here are some of the highlights.

Patrick Goggins of New Prague has been appointed a District Court Judge in Minnesota’s First Judicial District by Governor Tim Walz.
Goggins will be replacing the Honorable Martha Simonett and will be chambered at Le Center in Le Sueur County.

She grew up in an orphanage in eastern India and witnessed the adoption of many of her childhood friends. Their final destinations were unknown to her, but her memories of them never faded.
Then, it was her turn.
In 2012, Hardeep Kanne left Basundhara, an orphanage in Orissa, India. She was later adopted by Julie and Dave Kanne of Morristown in August 2016. She was 16 when she joined the Kannes' other adopted daughters, Anamika and Ariana, who are also from India. Even more special, Anamika and Hardeep were from the same orphanage.

Roger Walter Schulz, age 84, of Morristown died on June 12, 2019, at The Emeralds at Faribault (formerly St. Lucas).
Funeral services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, North Morristown on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 2 p.m. with the Reverend Juan Palm officiating. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery, Morristown.
Visitation will be at the church on Saturday from 12:30 p.m to 2 p.m.
Arrangements are being completed by the Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault.

WEM senior MaeLea Harmon capped off a fantastic high school track and field career by winning the Class A State 100-meter dash championship. She placed in the top four in this race at State all four years she competed in track. Harmon is a school record holder in the 100-meter dash, long jump, and as a member of the 4 x 100-meter relay. For more on Harmon and her State Meet experience, check out the June 13 edition of the Life/Enterprise.

Aviana Swanson, daughter of Rhiannon Swanson, was crowned 2019 Miss Waterville Friday, June 7. Her attendants are Yoselin Morales, daughter of Antonio and Aurelia Morales and Megan Schmitz, daughter of Jessica Koski. Morales received the Miss Congeniality Award and Schmitz received the Talent Award. For more on Bullhead Days check out the June 13 edition of the Life/Enterprise.

All eight of the WEM track and field contingent have advanced to Saturday's Class A Championship Finals. MaeLea Harmon advanced to the 100-meter final. The 4 x 100-meter relay team of Harmon, Toryn Richards, Alexis Morsching and Riley Sammon advanced to the finals. The 4 x 100-meter boys relay team of Isaac Pratt, Levi Wolter, Tanner Ranslow, and Tyler Hermel advanced to the finals. Richards tied for third in the high jump Friday afternoon, which was won by Maple River senior Madi Schirmir. Richards will compete Saturday in the pole vault finals.