The DRS Baseball League held its Fall meeting Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the Doublewide in Elko New Market, with all 13 teams represented.
New managers were introduced for three teams. Tanner Graff is the new manager for Shakopee, Brent Goracke for St. Patrick and Mike Prochaska for Webster. Todd Klehn will be an assistant manager for Webster.

Red Rauschke, age 73, of New Prague, died peacefully in the loving presence of his family on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at his home.  Red was born on July 28, 1946 in Willmar, Minnesota to Leonard and Lorraine (Wondra) Rauschke.  He graduated from Montgomery High School and entered the US Army in 1969 and served in Vietnam.  He married the love of his life, Karen D.

This fall Holy Cross Catholic School middle schoolers drew the month away creating their visions of what peace means. The students were competing in the International Lions Peace Poster contest sponsored locally by the Veseli Lions Club. This year’s theme was “Journey to Peace.” This is the first year all the winners were from the seventh grade. Charlotte Benolkin was awarded first place, Lucy Havlicek earned second place honors, and third place was awarded to Jocelyn Simones. The three were awarded cash prizes from the Veseli Area Lions.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) recently made speed limit changes for portions of Highway 21 between New Prague and Jordan, according to a release from the Scott County Sheriff's office.
Two sections of the highway will increase in speed, one from 55 to 60 mph and in another area from 30 to 40 mph, while another spot will decrease from 55 to 50 mph.

Terrence J. “Terry” Schoenecker, age 55, of New Prague, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, November 15, 2019 at Ridgeview Medical Center in Le Sueur.  Terry was born on August 2, 1964 in New Prague to Erwin H. and Mary E.

Our hearts are heavy today as we report that our Managing Editor, Chuck Kajer, passed away suddenly last night. We will miss our “teammate” at The Times… his wit, his thoughtfulness and his amazing ability to recall sports trivia! We ask that you keep his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We will post further information when available.

In our democratic society last week, residents voted down a solution to solve the fire, ambulance and police departments’ building problems. With totals of 452 to 174, the $6.7 million decision was soundly defeated by Montgomery voters.
I attended almost all of the public meetings, council work sessions and regular meetings on the issue prior to the vote. I listened to the pitches from the architects, discussion from the council and complaints from the public.
To be clear, nobody has ever said the departments don’t deserve something better than what they have now.

A hard knock life takes a happy turn for a plucky orphan in “Annie” in this year’s high school musical, presented at TCU Montgomery Middle School Auditorium this weekend.
Audiences have three chances to see the upbeat — 7 p.m. November 15 and 16, and 2 p.m. November 17, in the TCU Montgomery Middle School auditorium.
Based on the original Broadway theatrical production, “Annie” tells the story of a determined, young, red-headed orphan (Carolyn Mikel) who wants nothing more than to reunite with her long lost parents.
Read more in the print edition.

Veterans (from left) Bob Rotter, Eymard Boehmer and Bill Hix received handmade thank you cards from elementary students after the Veterans Day program at TCU Montgomery Elementary and Middle School Monday. During the program, students also read essays submitted for the Patriot’s Pen Contest, while younger students thanked the veterans. Music included the “National Anthem” and “You’re a Grand Old Flag.” Read more in the print edition. (Wade Young Photo)

Voters in Montgomery spoke loud and clear at Tuesday's election, and voted against the proposed fire hall/City Hall remodel.
Out of 626 votes cast, 452 residents (72 percent) voted against the more than $6 million plan. A total of 174 residents (28 percent) voted in favor of it.
See the November 11 issue for more details.

Alvin Fredrick August “Gunner” Winterfeldt, 80, of Montgomery, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, at Traditions in Montgomery.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 9 to 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Montgomery with funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. with Pastor Jason Pollington officiating.
Interment will be held in St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Montgomery.
Alvin was born on January 4, 1939, in Montgomery to Edwin and Helen (Kukacka) Winterfeldt. He was a graduate of Le Center High School.

Marie “Bobbie” Hruska, 91, of Montgomery, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, at Central Health Care in Le Center.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery. Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Father George Grafsky officiating. Interment will be held in St. Joseph Cemetery in Lexington. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Animal Humane Society.

Residents who live on the German-Jefferson Lakes and Lake Emily in Le Sueur County voiced their displeasure at a proposed ordinance which would have required sewer inspections every 3-5 years.
The Le Sueur County Board held a public hearing Tuesday, Oct. 22 to discuss the ordinance. More than two dozen individuals were in attendance and nearly a dozen commented during the hearing.
It was quite apparent these individuals were not in favor of the ordinance. A similar ordinance passed for the lakes of Francis, Rays, Sakatah, and Tetonka in the Waterville/Elysian area.