Donald “Donny” Frank Moravec, 78, of New Prague, formally of Montgomery, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, at 11 a.m. at Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery with visitation held two hours prior.

Delores C. Reak, age 93, of Le Center (Lake Volney), formally of Montgomery, passed away on August 31, 2020, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at Schoenbauer funeral home. Visitation will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and services at 3:30 p.m. with a private burial to follow.

A new, colorful exhibit at Montgomery’s Arts and Heritage Center
The colorful and historic pieces all came together.
A collection of aprons created by apron enthusiast, historian, and renowned storyteller Yvonne Cory of Easton is now on display at the Arts and Heritage Center of Montgomery. The free exhibit will be available for viewing during the center’s regular hours until October 10.

Arnold "Buck" Zahratka wasn't quite sure what his family was up to when they told him to scooter himself out onto the sidewalk in front of Traditions of Montgomery on Monday afternoon, August 31--Buck's 95th birthday.
"You want me here?" the Montgomery man good-naturedly questioned.
Then, he heard the honking.

The junior varsity soccer team’s quick start with goals coming early helped them finish with a tie game at their season opener against Jordan on August 27.
Coach Carey Langer said the team’s energy allowed the team to protect their lead until midway through the second half when they gave up back-to-back goals.

New Le Sueur County Veterans Service Officer Mark Roemhildt was asked to provide some helpful information for county veterans. Veterans Service Office Le Sueur County
The Le Sueur County Veterans Service Office (CVSO) is a county government department of Le Sueur County, located in Le Center, Minnesota.
The CVSO consists of the director who is appointed by the County Board of Commissioners as the County Veteran Service Officer, one professionally accredited Veteran Benefits Counselor, and an administrative assistant.

The DRS amateur baseball teams are doing quite well in the Class C State Tournament after the second weekend of play.
Three of the four teams from the local league are in the round of 16 after wins.
Union Hill pulled off a 2-1, 10 inning win over Region 2 Champion Lamberton Friday, Aug. 28.
St. Patrick defeated Region 5 Champion, 10-1, Saturday, Aug. 29.
Prior Lake knocked off Region 15 Champion, 2-1, Saturday, Aug. 29.
New Prague dropped its first game in the tourney Sunday, Aug. 30, being shut out by Foley, 4-0.

A Faribault man was pronounced dead at the scene of a two-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday, September 1, along Dodd Boulevard, southwest of Sheildsville, and a Kilkenny man has been hospitalized.
According to a news release issued by Sheriff Troy Dunn, the Rice County Sheriff’s Office, Kilkenny Fire and Rescue and North Ambulance were dispatched to a personal injury vehicle crash in the 8000 Block of Dodd Boulevard at about 1 p.m.

Three games and three big wins for the DRS amateur baseball teams playing in the Class C State Tournament last weekend.
St. Patrick, Prior Lake, and Union Hill all advanced to the next round with victories.
The Irish defeated Regal, 5-1. Prior Lake scored 11 runs in the top of the seventh inning to defeat New Ulm, 13-10. Union Hill picked up a 12-7 win over Avon.
St. Patrick will play Rochester Saturday, Aug. 29 at 2 p.m. in Springfield.
Union Hill will play Lamberton Friday, August 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Springfield.

Martha A. Paur, age 78, of Kilkenny, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 30, 2020. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 4, 2020. Visitation will be held 2 hours before Mass at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery from 8:30-10:30 am. Mass will follow at 10:30 with Fr. Tom Niehaus officiating. Burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Montgomery. There will be a luncheon at noon at the American Legion in Montgomery after the burial.

On Tuesday night, the TCU School District announced that it was changing its model for the beginning of the school year.
An email to district families stated the district received additional case number information from Le Sueur County Public Health that supports changing the learning model to grades 1-6 being a hybrid model and the kindergarten remaining in-person every day.
The released stated preschool will follow kindergarten and remain in person on all planned days, and students in grades 7-12 will remain on their original hybrid schedule.

Paul Bisek of New Prague, MN died Aug. 24, 2020 at his home.  Mass of Christian Burial is set for September 1, 2020 at 11:00 am at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in New Prague.  A private family visitation will start at 10:00 am on Tuesday at the church.  The public will be invited into the church starting at 10:30 am prior to start of the mass at 11:00 am.  For health and safety, all are encouraged to wear masks.

UPDATE:  Project starting date moved to September 8 due to contractor availability.
Permanent repairs for a failed culvert on Hwy 99 east of Hwy 13 are scheduled to begin on Aug. 31, extending the current detour for a minimum of four additional weeks.
During the installation of a new pipe as part of the long-term fix, traffic will continue to be detoured to Hwy 13 and Hwy 21. Motorists can still access the Montgomery Apple Orchard from the west using Hwy 99 at the Hwy 13 intersection.

Emily Christine (Kriha) Moore Vlasak, age 93,  formally of Montgomery, passed away peacefully at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center and Assisted Living in New Prague, MN, on Sunday, August 23, 2020. 
Emily was born on April 3, 1927, to Thomas and Emma (Rynda) Kriha on the family farm near Heidelberg, Minnesota. The youngest of three daughters, Emily graduated from Montgomery High School. After high school she worked as a secretary at the Montgomery Mill until her marriage on September 7, 1949, to John (Jack) Moore at Most Holy Redeemer Church in Montgomery. 

New Prague entered the 10-team Region 3C amateur baseball tournament as the No. 6 seed.
They ended the tournament as the Region 3C Champions.
The Orioles upset No. 3 seed Lonsdale, 3-1, edged No. 2 seed Prior Lake, 5-4, and knocked off No. 1 seed St. Patrick, 3-1, to claim the region's No. 1 seed in the Class C State Tournament.
In the championship game, New Prague scored first with a pair of runs in the top of the fourth inning.

A Montgomery restaurant temporarily closed its doors to the public on Friday, Aug. 21 due to COVID-19. Subway announced the closure with a sign on its door.