The WEM football defense has been outstanding over the course of their current four-game win streak.
Friday, Oct. 11 was no exception.
The Bucs limited JWP to 136 total yards in a 20-8 District win over the Bulldogs.
JWP senior running back Jagger Ignaszewski gained 126 yards rushing on 31 carries and caught a pass for six yards.
Throw out his performance and the Bulldogs gained four total yards.
There were a number of top-notch performances from the WEM defense. Seniors Theo Miska, Dylan Androli, Nolan Wetzel, and Brant Melchert combined for 35 tackles.

Harold Pemble passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at age 80.  He was born July 1, 1939 to Harry and Catherine Pemble.  Harold married the love of his life, Virginia Petersen, on October 20, 1962.  He proudly served in the United States Army.

Anthony "Tony" W. Schnoor, age 38 of Elysian died on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at his home.
Born on December 21, 1980, Tony was the son of Steve and Marni (Wood) Schnoor. He was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waterville and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Elysian. He graduated from Waterville-Elysian-Morristown high school and recently worked at JC press in Owatonna MN.

Betty Schwartz, age 98, of Faribault and formerly of Morristown, died on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at District One Hospital, Faribault.
Funeral services will be held at Peace United Methodist Church, Morristown, on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 10 a.m. with the Reverend Elden Eklund officiating. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery, Morristown.
Visitation will be at the Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault, on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 from 4 to 7 p.m. and also at the church for one hour prior to the service on Thursday.

The WEM volleyball team is currently 25-2 this season after sweeping five opponents at the Cannon Falls Tournament Saturday, Oct. 5. The Bucs defeated Hastings, Immanuel Lutheran, Lake City, Tartan, and downed Medford in the Championship. This was the third time WEM has defeated Medford, the 2018 Class A runners-up. The Bucs will end their regular season scheduled Thursday, Oct. 10 at home against USC and Tuesday, Oct. 15 at Faribault BA.

For the first time this season the WEM/JWP boys and girls cross country teams each finished first in an invitational.
Both Grizzly teams won their respective races in the Grizzly Pie Run Invitational held Thursday, Sept. 26 at Prairie Ridge Golf Course in Janesville.
The girls just missed a perfect score of 15, winning the race with a very impressive score of 18. NRHEG placed second (68), United South Central third (77), and Maple River fourth (81). Blue Earth Area and Blooming Prairie had runners, but did not field a complete team.

A once in a lifetime opportunity has now turned into a twice in a lifetime opportunity for WEM graduate Brady Taylor.
The 36-year-old, who now lives in Mankato, got a chance to do something most people would never consider doing.
At the beginning of January 2019, Taylor was a crew member on the Southern Wind ship which not only catches crab, but is one of the vessels highlighted on Discovery's television show Deadliest Catch.
The documentary series that follows real-life adventures of Alaskan crab fishermen. This occupation is the deadliest in the world.

A 30-year-old Waseca man, who was bicycling to work in Waterville, was killed when he was struck by a vehicle, Tuesday morning, October 1.
Anthony Michael Hodge of Waseca was killed in the collision on Highway 13 at about 6:40 a.m.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol incident report, Hodge was struck by a north bound 2000 Oldsmobile Bravado driven by Cynthia Jo Newman, 23, of Waseca.
Newman was wearing her seat belt at the time of the collision and was not injured. Alcohol is not believed to be involved.
Hodge was not wearing a helmet.

WEM Schools teamed up with Prairie Fire Children’s Theater to produce an awesome 1950’s rendition of “Cinderella.” Two performances, starring local youth, were held last weekend.
Pick up a copy of the September 26, 2019, Lake Region Life or Elysian Enterprise for more photos.

Virginia M. Stoering, age 89 of Springfield, formerly of Waterville, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019 in Springfield.

Trista Hering, daughter of Terry and Tina Hering and Seth LaFrance, son of Jeff and Lori LaFrance, were crowned the 2019 Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Queen and King during the annual Homecoming Coronation held in Waterville Monday, Sept. 23. This year's Homecoming theme is "Clip the Ship." For more on the WEM Homecoming festivities, check out the Sept. 26 and Oct. 3 editions of the Life/Enterprise.

The Pittman Clan was among the hundreds of people to celebrate at Kilkenny's Half-Way to St. Paddy’s Day celebration on Saturday. With perfect weather, the town rolled out the green carpet to Irish dignitaries and people from around state and country. The day included music, food, lots of vendor booths and more. See the print edition for more coverage. (Wade Young photo)

Seven years ago Martin Brett of Kilkenny, Ireland, made a trip to Kilkenny, MN.
At the time, Brett was the mayor of the community and was extended an invitation to come to Minnesota.
Mayor Brett was present for the first Halfway to St. Paddy’s Day celebration, but he also attended for another reason.
The two cities signed a formal twinning, which is an official document which declared them sister cities.

Krista Bahnsen sees.
She sees her almost- 14-year-old son, Cooper, struggle, adapt, and overcome challenges every day.
Cooper is legally blind. He also has cerebral palsy, ADHD, and is cognitively delayed due to a stroke he suffered in utero. He is also outgoing, funny, a sports enthusiast, and quick to find a good deal on tickets to sporting events.

A strong second half by Lewiston-Altura proved to be too much for the WEM football team Friday, Aug. 30 in their season opener.
The Cardinals scored four second half touchdowns and limited the Bucs to one in picking up a 27-20 non-district victory in Waterville.
Cardinal senior running back Cole Mundt rushed for 129 yards on 14 carries and scored on runs of 1, 22, 30, and 45 yards.
WEM senior Nick LeMieux gave the Bucs a lead when he caught a tipped pass and scored from 20 yards out less than two minutes into the second quarter. The extra point failed.

Hundreds of rescued dolls will soon be shipped from Minnesota to Haiti to fill the arms of orphans at Christmastime.
The special “dolly project” came to life after Darlene Carlson of rural Janesville, a member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, overheard that some children at the Haitian orphanage her church supports through Sacred Heart Mission didn’t receive a gift for Christmas.