Clue No. 1 in the Waterville Bullhead Days medallion hunt is usually very vague.
Clues No. 2 and 3 are also.
But the first clue was enough for 18-year-old Sam Mumme of Waterville and his 22-year-old cousin Zach of Chicago.
The clue: Hooray! It’s Bullhead Days! It’s time to celebrate summer, parks, and our local waters. Happy trails to you, was all they needed to cash in on the $150 Bullhead Bucks Prize.
Sam, has been searching for the medallion for years. This was Zach’s first Bullhead Days.

Due to high temperatures, extremely dry conditions and increased winds, the DNR and Rice County Sheriff’s Office instituted no open burning in Rice County on Thursday, June 17, 2021, starting at 5 p.m. until further notice.
The ban comes from Troy Dunn, Rice County Sheriff, and Jim Edgar, MN DNR Fire Program Forester.
The MN DNR has also put a burning ban on for Le Sueur County effective immediately. According to Le Sueur County Sheriff Brett Mason, burning can resume tomorrow, Saturday, June 19.

Grace Petersen, daughter of Lori and David DeMars and Bryan Petersen, was crowned Miss Waterville 2021 during the June 11 Bullhead Days Pageant.
Kiri Kerekes, daughter of Jim and Kathy Kerekes, was crowned a Miss Waterville attendant.
Petersen, who was sponsored by Whitewater Quilting, received the Talent Award for her singing performance.
Kerekes, who was sponsored by Kamp Dels, performed a piano selection for her talent.

A slice of shade protected painters of Waterville’s community mural from the hot sun on Sunday afternoon, June 13.
Approximately 20 people participated in the community painting event, which was the first of many public painting sessions that will be held throughout the summer to complete the large mural on the backside of the Make It, Waterville building at the corner of Main and Third Streets in Waterville.
Patty Salmon, who owns and operates the local art store and do-it-yourself studio, wrote a grant on behalf of the city to secure funding for the community...

A new retreat facility is being built at Camp Omega in rural Waterville.
According to Camp Director Bob LaCroix, construction will be broken into two phases.
“First phase is a new entrance road, parking lot, lobby, conference space for 200 guests, and a nine-bedroom wing,” LaCroix explained. “The second phase includes a 16-bedroom wing.”
If all goes well, phase-one of the project will be ready by early spring 2022.
The second phase of construction will begin as funds allow.

Retired family physician Dr. Marilyn Waldschmidt, who tended to the medical needs of local residents for 22 years, and local healthcare workers have been named the grand marshals of Waterville’s 2021 Bullhead Days celebration.
Waldschmidt retired from medical practice in April 2020 and was slated to be the grand marshal for the town’s 2020 celebration, but COVID cancelled the event.
This year, the Waterville Area Chamber of Commerce decided to honor Waldschmidt and all area healthcare workers who helped fight the COVID pandemic.

When Shelley Strano moved to Waterville three years ago, she asked what she thought was a simple question: Where’s the coffee shop?
To her surprise, the town didn’t have one.
So, the coffee fanatic and mother of six, decided to open her own little shop—a welcoming place community members and friends could gather and enjoy delicious coffees and treats.

Montgomery Music in the Park tonight has been MOVED to the Montgomery American Legion Post at 7 p.m. due to the heat advisory!
Tonight's music will be by the Mary Guentzel Quintet. This group performs the great standards from the 30s and 40s, along with select favorites from more recent decades.
Organizers hope everyone can join them inside for some great music!

Charli Kossow, age 9, of Waterville won the Le Sueur County Sheriff’s 2021 Distracted Driving Poster Contest. She is the daughter of Amber Atherton and Richard Kossow. Her winning poster reads “Don’t drive distracted. Save lives!” and features a person focusing on their cellphone while driving and an innocent little animal dangerously close to the front of the vehicle. The Faribault Lutheran School third grader received a pizza party for her family, including pizza, cheesy breadsticks, and orange pop, and a $75 Visa gift card for her work—all delivered by Sheriff Brett Mason.

Kelsey Kuball, 19, of Waterville is one of 10 young ladies from across the state to be named a finalist in the 68th Princess Kay of the Milky Way contest.
Each contestant submitted an application, participated in a personal interview, prepared and delivered a speech, and participated in a mock media interview. The top 10 contestants were named finalists and will go on to compete for the title of Minnesota’s 68th Princess Kay of the Milky Way, who will be crowned in August.
Each finalist will have their likeness carved in butter at the State Fair.

The 36th Annual Morristown Dam Days started Wednesday, June 2 with the crowning of Miss Morristown.
Grand Marshals of this year’s Dam Days Parade are Morristown Morries baseball teams.
Friday, June 4 The rest of the festivities begin on Friday with Family Fun Shows of Mankato at 5 p.m. and the numerous food stands and beer garden also at 5 p.m.
There will be a Euchre Tournament at 1:30 p.m. in the Morristown Community Center. Don’t forget the Twilight Parade at 7 p.m.
At 8:30 p.m. music by Old Country Boys will be under the Big Top Tent.

This issue of The New Prague Times is the last one Dennis Lambrecht will have a hand in producing.
After more than half a century in the newspaper and printing business, Lambrecht, of Montgomery, is retiring. His last day with Suel Printing Co. is June 4.

Father George Grafsky will celebrate his golden jubilee, marking 50 years in the priesthood, this weekend at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery.
Grafsky retired from active ministry in 2015, but continues to help with Masses at area churches when needed. He also serves as chaplain for many of the fire departments and emergency medical services in the area.
Grafsky will celebrate Most Holy Redeemer’s 5 p.m. Mass on Saturday evening, May 29 and the 8:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday morning, May 30.

The Le Sueur County Board held a very short meeting Tuesday, May 25.
Among the items on the agenda was the recognition of three long-time employees, who are retiring at the end of the month.
Public Health Director Cindy Shaughnessy (40 + years), Chief Deputy Auditor-Treasurer Connie Kopet (39 years), and County Auditor-Treasurer Pam Simonette (36 years) received retirement plaques.
In other business:

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Elysian American Legion Post 311, Auxiliary, and SAL Squadron will be performing Memorial Day services with military honors on Monday, May 31, at the following times and locations: 7 a.m. Greenland Cemetery, 7:20 a.m. German Lake Cemetery, 7:55 a.m. St. Peter (Bell) Cemetery, 8:10 a.m. Cannonville Cemetery, 9 a.m. Waterville Memorial, and 10:15 a.m. Cedar Hill Cemetery.
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The 36th Annual Morristown Dam Days Celebration will begin with the coronation of Miss Morristown 2021 on Wednesday, June 2, at 7 p.m. in the Morristown Community Center. Admission is two dollars and a Dam Days button. Dam Days buttons will be sold at the door.
Miss Morristown Royalty 2020 Carly Reinke and Sadie Oorlog will crown Miss Morristown 2021 and share their memories of the past year.
Candidates will be judged on poise, personality, appearance, educational accomplishments, activities, community involvement and talent.