John Barten, left, drives as his brother Joe Barten, with son Vincent in tow, checks the corn stalks as they go through a 1920 corn binder on Monday, Sept. 12. They were preparing corn stalks that will be used as decorations for New Prague’s Czech harvest festival, Dozinky this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 16, and 17.
Also helping on Monday was their mom Fran Barten and brother-in-law Tyler Yearby.
For more on what will be happening at Dozinky check the Thursday, Sept. 15, issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)

Ina Mae Fischer, age 90, of Kilkenny, died on Friday, September 9, 2022 at Allina Health Faribault Medical Center.
Ina Mae was born on April 29, 1932, in Cleveland, Minnesota to Charles and Etta (McFadden) Flowers. She received her education at Cleveland Public Schools. Ina Mae was united in marriage to Frank Richard Fischer on January 29, 1948, in Cleveland. Together they made their home on the farm outside of Kilkenny where she lived for the past 60 years. Ina and Frank shared 20 years of marriage before Frank passed away on March 6, 1969.

Noyes, Corazon Millano, age 74 of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 6th with her family by her side.
A visitation will take place on Thursday, September 22nd at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant St. SE, Prior Lake from 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 23rd at 11 AM at the Church of St. Michael, 16400 Duluth Ave SE, Prior Lake with visitation at church one hour prior. Father Tom Walker will preside. Interment Spring Lake Cemetery.

Roselyn Koenig entered eternal life on September 6, 2022, at Oak Terrace Senior Living, in Jordan, MN. She was just shy of her 96th birthday and a longtime resident of Jordan. 

According to a press release from the Scott County Sheriff's Office:
On September 10, 2022, at 12:49 a.m., Scott County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch received a report of a single-vehicle crash that occurred on 240th Street East, just west of Cedar Lake Drive in Cedar Lake Township.
Upon arrival, deputies observed a pickup truck fully engulfed in flames and an adult female near the vehicle with injuries consistent with a motor vehicle crash.  

A crowd was gathering at Giesenbrau Bier Co. in New Prague the afternoon of Saturday, Sept. 10, for the Fifth annual Hops for Hope ALS fundraiser. There was a silent auction at the local brewery, which was also being held online. A DJ was providing music all day for the fundraiser, which was being held until 8 p.m. Food trucks were also present providing snacks and meals.

A crowd was gathering at Giesenbrau Bier Co. in New Prague the afternoon of Saturday, Sept. 10, for the Fifth annual Hops for Hope ALS fundraiser. There was a silent auction at the local brewery, which was also being held online. A DJ was providing music all day for the fundraiser, which was being held until 8 p.m. Food trucks were also present providing snacks and meals.

New Prague’s Main Street will be closed beginning on Monday, Sept. 12, for warranty repairs to the street from Highway 21 to Seventh Avenue SE. According to a memorandum from Public Works Director Matt Rynda to the New Prague City Council six concrete panels along Main Street, west of the railroad, cracked in 2021. The damaged concrete panels are also over storm sewers constructed early in the project and is under warranty.

Marian I. Simon, age 95, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at Oak Terrace Assisted Living in Jordan.  Marian was born on June 6, 1927 to Frank and Christina (Tuma) Svoboda on a farm in Cedar Lake Township. She attended School District 31 in St. Catherine; after the school closed, she attended the school of the Most Holy Trinity in Veseli, graduating in 1941. After graduating, she worked at Emil Dvorak’s and Dick Korbel’s candling eggs.

Clarence J. Jirak, age 97, of New Prague, died peacefully at home with his family at his side on Saturday, September 3, 2022.  Clarence was born on December 13, 1924 at home in Lanesburgh Township, Le Sueur County to John F. and Mary (Korbel) Jirak.  He attended country school, graduated from Montgomery High School, and finished certification in refrigeration at Dunwoody Institute.  Clarence was one of the few remaining veterans of WWII, having served in the Philippines in the US Army.  He married his bride of almost 70 years, Mary Shaughnessy, on May 23, 1953 at St.

One team was expected to advance into the final round of 16 teams. The other team had never been there. But, both St. Patrick and Webster will now be playing in the final weekend of the Class C Baseball Tournament this weekend in Faribault and Dundas.
St. Patrick was the Region 3C Champions and have been to State numerous times. They received a first round bye and picked up their opening tournament win Friday, Aug. 26 with a 5-1 victory over Urbank.

A suspect has been charged in the December 21, 2021 robbery at New Market Bank in Elko New Market. On December 21 a robber got away with an undisclosed amount of money after presenting a note to the teller. No arrests were initially made. Recently Scott County Attorney Ron Hocevar and his office drew up a Formal Complaint against Eric Raymond Martin, 58, of Dakota County, after he was arrested for alleged similar thefts.

Anthony “David” Solarz, age 75 of Lonsdale, passed away August 17, 2022. Preceded in death by his parents, Anton and Elizabeth and brother, James. Survived by his wife of 44 years, Chris; children, Teri (Michael) Hatfield and Kevin (Amanda) Solarz; grandchildren, Alexa, Lucas, Mason, and Riley; siblings, Richard (Sveta), Betty (Greg) Leininger, and Joel (Jody); sister-in-law, Pam Donaldson; also by other loving nieces and nephews, other family and friends.

Alvina L. Kallal, age 94 of Lonsdale, passed away August 25, 2022. ( November 23, 1927 - August 25, 2022 )  Preceded in death by husband, George M. Kallal; parents, Martin and Martha Rempfert; sister, Glendora Willie; brother, Martin Rempfert. Survived by daughter, Georgia "Jeannie" (Raymond) Greenbush; grandchildren: Kim Kallal, Jeffery (Laurie) Greenbush, and Brad Greenbush:, great-grandchildren, Evan Kallal, Kaylie Weaver, Grace, Grant and Kade Greenbush; daughter-in-law, Jane Kallal; also by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.