Summer Sports Guide 2014

Summer Sports Guide Wednesday, June 18, 2014 • Thursday, June 19, 2014

Summer Recreation Guide: Activity heats up in outdoor pools in summer St. Peter Outdoor Pool Open Swim: Monday — Friday, 1 — 4:15 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 1 — 6 p.m.

Cost is $2.50 per time for ages 5 and up. Free for ages 0–4 when accompanied by a paying adult or responsible supervisor (age 15 or older).

Ages 7 and up can attend open swim without an adult or responsible supervisor.

Ages 0–6 must have an adult or responsible supervisor (age 15 or older) in the water AND within arms reach of the child at all times with or without an approved lifejacket. U.S. Coast Guard Approved Lifejackets are permitted.

No floatables are allowed during open swim.

Family Swim Daily, 6:15 – 8:15 p.m.

Cost is $2.50 per time for ages 5 and up. Free for ages 0–4 when accompanied by a paying adult or responsible supervisor (age 15 or older).

Family Pool Pass ($35) gets your family (up to six people) in for no additional charge all summer. Floatables such as inflatable rafts, inner tubes and other large toys are allowed in the main pool during family swim (space permitting).

U.S. Coast Guard Approved Lifejackets are permitted. Children younger than 7 years of age

Outdoor pools in the area offer a fun way to beat the heat this summer. (File photo)

must have an adult or responsible supervisor (age 15 or older) in the water and within arms reach of the child at all times with or without an approved lifejacket.

For more information, visit http://www.saintpetermn.gov/ outdoor-swimming-pool. Information courtesy of City of St. Pe-

ter Website.

Le Sueur Outdoor Pool Adult Swim/Lap Swim Monday, Wednesday, Friday from noon to 1 p.m. and Tuesday from 8-9 p.m.

Open Swim Daily from 1-4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 6:30-

8:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday from 6-8 p.m.

Family Swim Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 4:10-5:30 p.m.

Information courtesy of Le Sueur website.

Le Center Pool The pool will be open daily

from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and offer several opportunities for swimming lessons. Kids as young as 6 months to adults can sign up for classes.

There are three sessions throughout the summer, with the first session starting June 9.

Classes occur daily and during three time slots.

There will also be swimming lessons that are available just to children 6 months to 6 years.

All swimming lessons are limited to 10 people per class and cost $35.

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Summer Recreation Guide: Summer Sports Camps St. Peter Gustie Youth Football Camp (entering grades 3-8) Session 1: June 19-20, 8:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m. Session 2: June 2627, 8:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m.

Single session — $50 (two days), double session — $100 (four days) South Endzone at the Gustavus Football Field Participate in drills and learn position specific skills. Includes games and competitions in a fun and positive environment. Bring cleats, tennis shoes, swim trunks, and snack. Online Registration form: https://gustavus.edu/athletics/camps/football/2014%20 Youth%20Clinic%20Flyer.pdf Registration flyers available at the Community Center and Gustavus Football Offices (934-7660) Saint Peter Volleyball Girls Elementary Camp Monday — Thursday, June 16–19 Entering grades K–2, 8–9:45 a.m. Entering grades 3–4, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Entering grade 5–6, 12:30–2:30 p.m. Cost $40, SPHS gym Pick up and drop off registration forms at the St. Peter Recreation Department. Registration forms can be requested by email to cahanson@stpeterschools.org Please pre-register by Fri., May 23 Develop and enhance individual and team skills in the areas of passing, setting, attacking, serving, offensive, defensive and team building. Led by SPHS Coaching Staff and Varsity players. Camp Features: four days of quality instruction and individual attention, adjustable nets for the younger athletes, and contests and games. Registration flyers available at the Community Center or e-mail Carmen cahanson@stpeterschools.org. Camp T-shirt only for pre-registered players Summer Soccer Ages 4–10 Ages 4–6 (Signed up for Lil’ Rascals? We’ll make sure your little one arrives at the program) Monday–Thursday, July 21– 24, 9–10 a.m., Gorman Park $20 Res. / $26 Non-Res. Ages 7–10 Monday–Thursday, July 21–

Football camp is one of the many sports camps that are offered in the Minnesota Valley area over the summer. (File Photo)

24, 10:15–11:15 a.m., Gorman Park $20 Res., $26 Non-Res. Small teams let players actively participate in the game allowing them to learn more skills and fundamentals. New teams formed each day to allow players the chance to play with everyone.

Includes creative activities and team building games. (Participants should bring a water bottle) Youth Baseball Emphasis will be on having FUN while learning the game of baseball. Skill building in throwing, catching, fielding ground balls, hitting, base running, rules, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

All players will bat each inning as well as rotate positions in the field. Please bring your own glove.

T-Ball (Entering Grades K–1) Session 1: American League — Monday and Wednesday June 9–July 14 8:45–9:45 a.m., Jefferson Fields $28 Res., $36 Non-Res. Exhibition Nights: Monday, June 23, 30, and July

7, 14 at 5:45 p.m.

No a.m. practice on exhibition nights.

Session 2: National League — Tuesday and Thursday June 10 — July 17 (No baseball on 7/4) 8:45–9:45 a.m., Jefferson Fields $28 Res., $36 Non-Res. Exhibition Nights: Thursday, June 26, Tuesday July 1, Thursday, July 10 and 17 at 5:45 p.m.

No a.m. practice on exhibition nights.

Squirts (Entering Grades 2–3) Monday and Wednesday, June 10 — July 14 9:50–10:50 a.m., Jefferson Fields $28 Res., $36 Non-Res. Exhibition Nights: Monday, June 23, 30 and July 7, 14, at 7 p.m.

No a.m. practice on exhibition nights.

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CAMPS: Volleyball, football basketball camps offered in Minnesota River Valley Area From Page 2C

Recreation and Leisure brochure.

Cleveland Volleyball Camps: Clipper Youth Skills Day Camp for students entering third through sixth grade. July 14-17 from 9-11 a.m.

This camp will introduce basic volleyball techniques that include passing, setting, hitting, and serving. Campers will develop basic skills in an energetic and positive environment!

Clippers Advanced Skills Day Camp for students entering seventh through 12th grade.

July 21-24 from 9-11 a.m.

This camp will focus on improving advanced volleyball skills that include passing/defense, setting, hitting, and aggressive serving. Campers will enhance their player experience and game knowledge.

Football Camp: July 14-16 at CHS Football Field. Grades 5-8 from 5-6:30 p.m.

Grades 9-12 / 6:30-8:30 p.m.

You can register at the football field before the camp or print off a “registration form” on the Cleveland Public School website at cleveland.k12.mn.us under the Community Ed link. Cost of camp is $40 per person (includes t-shirt) and the proceeds go into the Cleveland football account to help out with future cost of football equipment for the Cleveland Football program.

What to bring to camp: (5-8 grade players) Registration form, fee (cash or check payable to CHS Football, football shoes

All Valley area school host volleyball camps in the summer. (File photo)

(optional), water bottle, football (any size) with your name on it, and wear shorts and t-shirt.

(9-12 grade players) Registration form, fee (cash or check payable to CHS Football, football shoes, water bottle, wear shorts and t-shirt. Varsity/JV

players stop in the Big Gym on July 15 beginning at 5pm to pick up your helmet and shoulder pads. All (9-12 grade players) that are not working on these three days of camp please come to the 5 p.m. camp to help

out with coaching the football Tri-City United Basketball Camps camp. We will also have CleveBoys: land Alumni players helping out with running the three day The youth camp is June 9-13 football camp as we work on in- at the Montgomery Middle dividual football skills, offense, School Gym. defense and special teams.

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Coach Ben Haugen runs the camp along with several of the varsity players. The camps place a heavy focus on fundamentals and include several fun competitions. All players receive a basketball.

Girls: Titan Basketball Camp — Fundamentals of basketball will be taught with emphasis on having fun playing the game. Held by varsity players and varsity Coach Specht.

Monday — Thursday Session 1 June 9-12 in the High School gym, Montgomery Session 2 June 16-19 in the Elementary gym, Le Center Grades 3-5, 9-10:15 a.m.

Cost is $30/$50 both sessions Grades 6-8, 10:30-noon.

Cost is $35/$60 both sessions Titan Basketball Boot Camp This camp is an important part of our off-season workout.

Emphasis will be on skill development and introducing varsity level team concepts. Hard work is expected and you will notice the results! Held by varsity players and varsity coach Eric Specht.

Session 1, grades 4-6, July 14-17 Session 2, grades 7-9, July 7-10 9 a.m. — noon in the TCU High School Gym Cost is $75 — includes tshirt, basketball and lunch the last day of camp.

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Summer Recreation Guide: Kids get their kicks playing soccer

By PAT BECK

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St. Peter, Tri-City United and Le Sueur-Henderson have youth soccer leagues.

St. Peter and LSH have soccer clubs and recreational and competitive traveling leagues in the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association. TCU has only recreational leagues.

St. Peter Soccer Competitive leagues are already in full swing with 12 teams from St. Peter in the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association from U10 to U17, but St. Peter Soccer Club offers these in-house recreational leagues in a partnership with St. Peter Recreation and Leisure Department.

Summer Soccer Ages 4-10 Ages 4-6 9 to 10 a.m. Monday-Thursday, July 21-24 at Gorman Park, $20 resident/$26 non residents Ages 7-10 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Monday through Thursday, July 21-24 at Gorman Park Small teams let players actively participate in the game allowing them to learn more skills and fundamentals. New teams formed each day to allow players the chance to play with everyone.

The in-house recreational league is primarily for kids aged 4-8 years old, but there are often players older than these ages who want to build skills or are not ready/willing to enter the competitive atmosphere. With the 4-6 year olds, they concentrate on just touching the ball, having fun and getting them used to the

Members of team Gryffindor celebrate a goal. Kids at Le Center Elementary and Middle School played quidditch as a part of the Le Center Summer Recreation Program. (James Stitt/Le Center Leader)

game. They utilize older players and team coaches, as well as many parent volunteers to coach the kids. At age 7-8, they form teams based on the numbers and then do much of the same as the 4-6 year olds, getting them used to the game, etc. but they add semi-formal games against other in-house teams. By the time the 8 year olds are done with this season, most are mentally and physically ready to play in the traveling competitive leagues.

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the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association (MYSA). There are multiple competitive levels, but St. Peter always enters teams in the division for beginning players. Depending on the number of registrants, St. Peter forms teams for league play. Usually St. Peter end up with two to three Under 10 and two Under 12 teams. St. Peter does separate the girls from the boys at these age levels when possible, but will form coed teams to play in the boys league if numbers don’t work out right. Play at these levels is concentrated on skill development. Playing time

is equivalent over the season and players will be asked to play all the positions, even goalie. Play began April 28 and concludes at the state tournament on July 27.

The St. Peter Soccer Club is a 501c3 Non-Profit organization serving more than 300 players in recreational or competitive leagues. The club is supervised by a board of directors who are all dedicated parent and non-parent volunteers. They offer opportunities for kids in the St. Peter area to learn and play the game starting at age 4 all the way through age 19.

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In 2013 St. Peter had two state champion teams as the U12 Boys and the U17 Girls both won their division titles. Several teams have been promoted to the next competitive level to be sure they are competing against equivalent teams.

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For more infomation, see St. Peter Soccer Club’s website is at www.saintpetersoccer.org.

Tri-City United soccer Tri-City United Community Education offers Soccer Tuesdays for ages 4-14 at the soccer area

by Montgomery Middle School playground.

It runs Tuesdays, June 17-Aug. 5. Age 4 through grade 2 meets from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Grade 3 and up meet from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

The league is designed to help players improve their soccer skills or begin learning the game. Each week they will divide into groups by age/skill level and set up a shorter field for younger players.

Come dressed to play. Balls, nets and supervision will be provided.

Cost is $3 per week or $20 for all 8 weeks.

Le Sueur soccer Le Sueur-Henderson has five competitive teams in the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association from U10 to U17.

Recreational teams, through Le Sueur Parks and Recreation, are divided up into ages 4-6 and 7-8. Competitive teams are divided up into ages 11-12, 13-14 and 15 and up. The summer recreational leagues are in progress.

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Summer Recreation Guide: Tennis anyone?

By PAT BECK

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Tri-City United and St. Peter offer summer recreation tennis.

St. Peter also has an adult open tennis league on Monday nights at the high school.

Le Sueur-Henderson is hosting a tennis tournament.

TCU Rec. Tennis Lessons Tri-City United Recreation, which covers Montgomery, Lonsdale and Le Center, offers beginner and advanced beginners/intermediate tennis lessons Monday through Thursday, July 7-10 at Le Center courts behind the elementary school. Friday will be the only make up day.

Call 364-8110 for weather and activity updates.

Beginner classes run from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. No experience necessary. Learn the basics of forehand, back hand, scoring and serving.

Cost is $25. Bring a racket.

Advanced Beginners/Intermediate (1 to 3 years experience) meets from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Participants will play singles, doubles and learn placement of the ball on the court. They also will play matches and learn the fine points of serving, backhand and forehand.

Cost is $25.

Register online at www. tcu2905.us or in person at TriCity United Community Education, 101 2nd St. N.E., Suite 2, Montgomery, MN 56069.

St. Peter Summer Rec. Youth Tennis Supervised by SPHS head coach Aaron Rothenberger and head instructors Sidney Dirks and Mitch Elofson, St. Peter Summer Rec Youth Tennis is in full swing at St. Peter High School Tennis Courts, Two sessions for grades K-2 are from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. June 9-12 and June 16-19.

Three sessions for grades 3-5 are from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

June 9-12, June 16-19 and and July 7-10.

Four sessions for grades 6-9 are from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Instructor Darren Iverson shows Brianna Nichols, 8, of Le Center, and Analise Roth, 12, of Montgomery how to hit a backhand in the Tri-City United summer recreation beginner tennis lessons last July at Le Center. (Photos by Pat Beck/St. Peter Herald)

June 9-12 and June 16-19 and from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. June 23-26 and July 7-10.

Each child is provided with a suitable racquet for their size and age.

Rain make-up days will be Friday mornings at the same time. For rain cancellations, call the Recreation Hotline at 9340070. Register on line at www. saintpetermn.gov/recreation, in person 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 600 S. Fifth St., Suite 200, St. Peter, MN 56082.

By balancing instruction with games and informal competitions, youth learn hand-eye coordination, basic competitions, knowledge of the court, scoring, good sportsmanship and respect for each other, the instructors and the game of tennis. A participant can move up to a higher level only at the discretion of the head instructor.

St. Peter Adult Tennis League St. Peter also has an informal adult open tennis league that meets from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Mondays, June 2 through the summer at St. Peter High School.

Come when you can; leave when you have to.

All abilities can just show up and be paired with similar ability players in doubles matches.

All you need to bring is a racket and a can of balls. There is no fee.

For more information, call Bob Stenson at 931-1393.

Le Sueur-Henderson Tennis Tournament To honor the memory of 2013-2014 Le Sueur-Henderson

girls tennis team co-captain Katelyn Hank, as well as past coaches Tim Templeton and Terry Penland, the Katelyn J. Hank Memorial Tennis Tournament is planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 28 at the LSH courts.

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All levels of play are welcome.

This is a team event, where participants are assigned to teams by tournament coordinators and points are earned for wins. Each team consists of four singles players and fourdoubles teams, to be adjusted based on the number of entries.

Registration is from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Play: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Courts 1-4 Team A vs Team B Courts 5-8 Team C vs Team D 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Courts 1-4 Team A vs Team C Courts 5-8 Team B vs Team D 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Courts 1-4 Team A vs Team D Courts 5-8 Team B vs Team C All fundraising efforts will benefit the LSH girls tennis team.

Registration is $35 per person, includes tournament entry, event t-shirt, door prize entry, breakfast, lunch and water.

Matching funds up to $1,250 will be provided by Modern Woodmen Insurance.

For more information: See the public Facebook event page or contact Coach Jennifer Wilson (jennifer.wilson@mnsu. edu) or Coach Linda Seaver (lindaseaver@i-gogs.com)

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Summer recreation guide: Area golf courses featured

By PAT BECK

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The golfing season is in full swing. This story features details about three area golf courses, Montgomery National Golf Club, Shoreland Country Club and Le Sueur Country Club, and a list of six other nearby courses.

MONTGOMERY NATIONAL GOLF CLUB Montgomery National Golf Club features an 18-hole, par 72, 6,540-yard championship course course. The course offers multiple chances for league play.

MNGC also offers a practice facility including a driving range with large, all grass tee, practice green, sand bunker and area for pitching and chipping.

Course history, ownership Location, phone number, website: 900 Rogers Drive, Montgomery, MN, 507-364-5602 www. montgomerynationalgolf.com When opened: 1971 Public/Private: Public Pro: Charlie DeNet Course costs Green fees: Weekdays/9 holes: $19 Weekdays/18 holes: $30 Weekends/9 holes: $21 Weekends/18 holes: $32 Cart Fee: $16 per person (18 holes) Pull Cart Fee: $5 Membership fees: New members to MNGC will receive a 20 percent discount on membership fees.

Single Membership: $875 Family/Couple (includes child up to 18): $1,075 Young Adult (29 or under): $725 Young Adult Couple: $875 Senior (60+): $725 Senior Couple: $850 Jr. High/High School: $150 Single season cart: 1 seat $500 Couple season cart: 2 seats $775 Course features Par: 72 Yardage: Red- 4,984, Gold5,459, White- 6,193, Blue- 6,563 Highlights, unique features: With four sets of tees, MNGC offers a good challenge for all types of players. High handicappers

The Woods Grill and Bar co-owner Rick Prososki stands on the deck that overlooks Shoreland Country Club’s 18th fairway and Lake Emily. The entire clubhouse has been remodeled. (Pat Beck/St. Peter Herald)

and low handicappers can enjoy their day. Montgomery features water hazards on 8 holes and a design with 18 unique holes to keep even the most experienced players alert. The 18th hole, playing 540 yards uphill, is one of the most challenging finishing holes in southern Minnesota.

Leagues/special days Monday AM Seniors Monday Night Match Play Tuesday Evening Ladies Wednesday Mens Day Golf lessons One, 30-minute lesson $30.

One, 60-minute lesson $50. Series of three, 30-minute lessons $80.Series of three, 60-minute lessons $135.

Junior lessons (17 and younger): one, 30-minute lesson $15; one, 60-minute lesson $25; series of three 30-minue lessons $40;

series of three, 60-minute lessons $70.

2014 Junior Golf Camp Head Golf Professional Charlie DeNet will lead four sessions in the 2014 Junior Golf Camp for ages 6-14 which runs from 9 a.m.

to 10 a.m. in June. Cost is $60.

What’s new?

Course changes: Some of the fairways have been reshaped and widened to add a new challenge to all the golfers at Montgomery National Golf Club. Last year, two

fairway bunkers added to hole No. 4. No. 18 green was expanded and flattened out slightly.

SHORELAND COUNTRY CLUB Shoreland focuses on young golfers with a junior golf camp

for ages 7-14 from June 9 to 13 and a Monday Junior League for ages 11-17.

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GOLF: Minnesota River Valley area golf courses offer special days, tournaments From Page 6C

Aug. 18, stating at 8:30 a.m. each Monday. The 9-hole team format costs $30 for members and $75 for non-members.

Shoreland also has a Monday Couples League which began June 9 and runs for 10 weeks through Aug. 18. No Couples Golf on Aug. 11 due to an outing.

Tuesday Men’s 9-hole League (two-man) started May 20 and will run continuously for 15 weeks until Aug. 26, with a 5:45 p.m. shotgun start.

Wednesday is Men’s Day. Thursday is Ladies Day. Shoreland will also host a four-person 8-inch cup tournament June 22. The 11 a.m. shotgun start includes golf,range and prizes. Cost is $30 for members and $45 for non-members.

With new food and beverage operators, Rick and Janet Prososki of The Woods Grill and Bar, the Shoreland Country Club clubhouse has been completely renovated.

The restaurant and bar operate on the main floor is now open year round. The downstairs “PUB” is available to golfers and has the same menu as upstairs.

Shoreland is a par 69, 18hole, course. It is considered a short course by many of today’s standards, but what Shoreland Country Club lacks in distance, it makes up in variety.

With seven par 3s, rolling hills, views of the Minnesota River Valley and Lake Emily, the setting could not be better.

Shoreland practice facility features a 280-plus yard driving range, putting green, chipping green with sand bunker. Driving range memberships are available, along with lessons with a PGA Professional.

There also is a swimming pool.

Course history, ownership Location, phone number, website: 43781 Golf Course Road, St. Peter 56082; 507-931-3470; www. shorelandcc.com When opened: 1928 Public/Private: Public Ownership: Co-Op Pro, years of service: Jason Harrell, 10th year (first with Shoreland)

View from behind the green at No. 12 at Montgomery National Golf Club. (Submitted photo)

The par 3, 10th hole at Le Sueur Country Club features a creek in front of the green. (Submitted photo)

Difficulty of course: 67.7/123 Course costs The Le Sueur Country Club Signature hole details: No. 16 features some of the hardest par Green fees: Weekdays $32 (18 holes), $19.25 (9 holes); week- short par 4 along Lake Emily 4s in Minnesota. Last season, the Highlights, unique features: 7 course saw some changes, addends $36.50 (18 holes), $21.50 (9 holes). Twilight rates available par 3s ranging from 100 yards to ing a new tee box, cart path and Friday through Sunda after 4 p.m. 220 yards updated carts.

LE SUEUR COUNTRY CLUB Cart fees: $16 (18 holes), $11 Le Sueur has an extensive (9 holes) Practice balls: $4 per bag Membership fees New members will receive a 30 percent discount on membership fees.

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practice facility with a driving range, putting green and sand trap and chipping area which are included in the green fee.

There also is a swimming pool.

Course history, ownership Location, phone number, website: 36195 311 Avenue, Le Sueur; 507-665-6292; www.lesueurcountryclub.com When opened: 1926 Public/Private: Semi-private Ownership: Member-owned Pro, years of service: Jerry Carpenter, 10th year at LSCC, 28th year as a pro Course costs Green fees: $40 (18 holes), $23 (9 holes) Cart fees: $30 (18 holes), $17 (9 holes) Membership fees: ANNUAL DUES AMOUNT (plus tax) Stockholder Golf Memberships: • Family (includes spouse and children under age 19) $1,900 • Dual (includes spouse or spouse equivalent) $ 1,800 • Single $1,700 • Senior Dual (age 65 & over) spouse or spouse equivalent $1,700 • Senior Single (age 65 and older) $1,600 Stockholder Social Memberships: • Social with Pool (includes spouse and children $340 • Social $180 Non-Stockholder Golf Memberships: • Young Adult (age 19-23) with Parent as a Golf Member $250 • Young Adult (age 19-23) without Parent as Golf Member

$375 • Junior (under age 19) $125 Course features Par: 72 Yardage: 6,365 Difficulty of course: 71.5/130 Signature hole: Hole No. 9 is the longest par four on the course, where golfers must clear a waterway.

Highlights/unique features: The course features fast greens and some of the hardest par 4fours in all of Minnesota.

Leagues/special days Wednesdays: Ladies’ Days Thursdays: Mens’ Days What’s new?

Course changes: Last year, the course added a new and expanded tee box on hole No. 7 and a new cart path on hole No. 17.

Pro shop changes: The pro shop has added a new awning and updated golf carts.

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Le Sueur, Nicollet counties offer many parks, campgrounds

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Riverside Park, St. Peter Riverside Municipal Campground is located within the 120acre Riverside Park on the banks of the Minnesota River in historic St. Peter.

The park contains nearly 2,000 feet of frontage on the Minnesota River and its related backwaters.

A designated state canoe route, the Minnesota River is known for its large walleyes and huge catfish.

Riverside Park houses and accesses miles of hiking, biking, cross country ski and snowmobile trails. It also boasts a boat landing, playground equipment and a twoacre fishing pond for use by youth younger than age 16 and senior citizens. Facilities nearby include gas, groceries, laundry, hospital and churches.

Campers must register at the Police Department in the Municipal Building, located between both Front Street entrances to the Park.

Sites with electric hook-ups are $20 plus tax per night, and primitive sites are $10 plus tax per night. Campsites are available on a first come, first serve basis and are restricted to one vehicle per site, with no more than 6 people per site unless as a single family unit. Check-out time is noon.

Quick facts: • 11 Campsites • Tent Sites • Trailer Dump Stations • Canoe Landing • Boat Ramp • Picnic Shelter and Tables • Fire Rings • Heated Restrooms & Shower Facilities • Drinking Water • Playground • Volleyball Courts • Fishing Pond Seven Mile Creek County Park, Nicollet County Seven Mile Creek County Park is 628 acres and offers eight miles of multi-use trails, a boat landing to the Minnesota River, picnic facilities, playgrounds, volleyball courts and has a designated trout stream. The stream is stocked an-

St. Peter’s Riverside Park has 11 campsites, a boat landing and a fishing pond, commonly referred to as the “Mill Pond.” (CJ Siewert/Le Sueur News-Herald)

nually with brown trout.

The site consists of wooded slopes and sandstones outcrops.

One Natural and Scenic Area grant was used to acquire 25 acres of wooded bluffland to expand Seven Mile Creek County Park and overlooking the Minnesota River valley. Nine Outdoor Recreation Grants were awarded to help acquire and develop Seven Mile Creek County Park.

The park is located along Hwy. 169 south of St. Peter and north of Mankato.

Information: Nicollet County Public Works, 507-931-1760 Quick facts: • 628-acre county park • 8 miles of multi-use trails with equestrian parking and highway underpass • Boat landing to Minnesota River • 3 shelters and numerous picnic areas • Playground equipment • 2 volleyball courts and ball diamond Lake Washington Park & Campground, Le Sueur County

Lake Washington Park and Campground is located on the eastern edge of Lake Washington in Le Sueur County. It has 23 electric campsites at a rate of $25 per night and nine non-electric sites at a rate of $15 per night. Reservations are taken 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday by calling 507-995-1161.

The park also has a shelter that is available at $50 per day and a community center building at $75 per day.

• No one younger than the age of 18 will camp unless accompanied by and in the presence of a parent or guardian.

• In camping areas, the hours between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. are for outdoor solitude, and it shall be unlawful to make noise at a level above that of quiet conversation.

• Park is open to public from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. All campfires out at 1 a.m.

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Lake Washington Park and Campground is located on the eastern edge of Lake Washington in Le Sueur County. It has 31 campsites, including a shelter, community building and playground. (CJ Siewert/Le Sueur News-Herald)

CAMPGROUNDS: Go camping by lakes, streams in Minnesota River Valley From Page 8C • Seven days is the maximum stay at the park.

• There are showers and restrooms at the park.

Ney Nature Center, rural Henderson The Ney Nature Center is a 446-acre environmental learning center and Le Sueur County Park located on the bluffs of the Minnesota River near Henderson.

The property is adjacent to the old East Henderson depot and village site, which has public access to the Minnesota River. It is open to the public for hiking, birdwatching, and cross country skiing.

It also serves as a regional teaching station for programming, local school groups and community education. Ney Nature Center also has facilities

available for rent for events such as weddings, private parties and meetings.

Some of the things you can find at the Ney Nature Center: • Woodlands (including big woods remnants) • Native Prairie • River Bottoms • Bird Watching • The Famous Ney Frog Pond • Scenic Streams and Ravines • Native Wildlife • Historic Farmsteads • Hiking, snow shoeing and x-country skiing • Geocaching For more information, call 507-248-3474.

Peaceful Valley Campground, Le Sueur Peaceful Valley Campground sits in a quiet, picturesque valley near Le Sueur.

The campground has 32 sites

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Each site has a fire ring and picnic table with a centrally located showerhouse with clean bathrooms. A sanitary dump station is located on-site for guests with RVs. The camp office has a small

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Area over 35 baseball boasts two of the best teams in the state

By CJ SIEWERT

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Two defending state champions are defending their titles this summer on the ball fields in the Minnesota River Valley.

The Le Sueur-Henderson Legends and St. Peter Saints of the Minnesota Senior Men’s Amateur Baseball Association both claimed titles last season for what is commonly referred to as “over 35” baseball. The Legends claimed the Class B state title last season and the Saints won the Class AA championship. Both teams are members of the River Valley League’s Rawlings Division.

LS-H hopes to move up a class in the state tournament this year.

“The mindset of the team is very upbeat and looking to move up to the higher class and compete for the championship again,” Legends manager Al Hentges said. “We added some new and younger talent that should help in pitching and infield, along with at the plate.”

Newcomers to the team include Bryce Eggert, Scott Schaffler, Jerry Froderman, Wayne Averbeck and Jim Sullivan.

Eggert was a veteran for the Arlington A’s amateur team for many years and is expected to help the team at the plate along with his speed in the field, and pitching. Schaffler, a Le Sueur native, bolsters the roster as another quality catcher. Froderman adds an arm to the pitching staff and will play infield when he’s not on the mound. Averbeck is a utility player and Hentges said he can put Averbeck anywhere and still have a solid lineup. And Sullivan, who returns to the Legends after a few years away, is a veteran catcher and adds leadership to the club.

Having won the Class B title last season, the Legends are aiming for the state’s highest level of competition at the state tournament.

“We are looking to the AA bracket this year, and would think we have a good chance to end up the season with a record of 10-6, if we get the breaks we have in the past, and all the players show up

The Le Sueur-Henderson Legends claimed the 2013 Class B Senior Men’s Amateur Baseball championship and are looking to move up a class in this year’s state tourney. (News-Herald file photo)

to each game,” Hentges said.

Hentges also said he sees defending Class AA state champion St. Peter as a tough team to beat, along with the Prior Lake Mariners and Shakopee Chiefs.

“In our third year in the league, we have a pretty good feel for the competition, and on any given day, we can compete with all of them,” Hentges said.

Players returning to the team include Mike Barron, Scott Zieher, Tony Nagel, Jason Borchardt, Mike Simota, John Hank, Scott Hank, Mark Foley and Kent Thostenson.

Just 10 miles south on Hwy. 169, the St. Peter has it eyes set on another state championship as well.

The 2014 version of the St. Peter over-35 team will look a lot like the 2013 version. Last year the Saints finished with the most successful year in team history finishing with an 18-3 overall record and 14-2 mark in the River Valley League. The season highlight was finishing as the Class AA Champions where they won four games over two weeks by outscor-

ing their opponents by a margin of 36-8.

Back to anchor the pitching for the Saints is Travis Helling.

Helling finished 7-2 on the season with seven complete games in 53 innings pitched. Helling surrendered only seven runs on the season while striking out 57 batters.

Also expected to work many innings is John Landkamer who pitched 40 innings in route to a 5-0 season. Landkamer recorded 30 Ks and surrendered nine walks. Kurt Moelter also logged

25 innings, striking out 22 batters with eight walks en route to a 4-0 record. This year Kris Brenke will be added to the arsenal and will get a few innings most likely in the closer role.

Manager Pete Moulton said the Saints are loaded at the plate with nine batters returning who hit .300 plus last season – led by Helling at .596, Moelter at .517, Craig Fritz at .444 and Greg Drent at .404. In addition the Saints return Chris Barnick from the 2012 team where he hit .432. Brian Donahue was hitting at a .500 clip

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Defensively, the Saints are solid through out the field led by John Landkamer and Glenn Peters at shortstop, Kris Brenke and Pat Quigley at second base. Matt “Moonlight” Bishop anchors first base while Dan Stransky, Jeff Jeremiason and Jeff Welp will rotate at the third base corner. Behind the plate are Kurt Moelter and Chris Barnick who are known to continually throw out opposing runners.

In the outfield, the Saints have

Helling in center, Fritz in left and Drent in right. “Jeremiason and Welp also work many innings in the outfield,” Moulton said. “Bob Elsen, Neil Doose, Jeff Knutson and Chris Shearman return as utility players where they serve in a variety of roles.

“Regardless of the line-up the Saints will be a strong contender for another state title,” Moulton said. “During the past three years the Saints have finished first (2013), second (2012) and third

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The 2013 state AA senior baseball champion St. Peter Saints. From left are: Jeff Knutson, Dan Stransky, Kurt Moelter, Kris Brenke, Matt Bishop, Chris Shearman, John Landkamer, Bob Elsen, Brian Donahue, Neil Doose, Craig Fritz, Greg Drent, Travis Helling, Jeff Jeremiason, Pete Moulton, Glenn Peters and Jeff Welp. (St. Peter Herald file photo)

BASEBALL: Le Seuer, Belle Plaine, Jordan to host Minnesota Baseball Association state tournament From Page 10C (2011). Our goal is to make it into the final weekend of the state tournament undefeated and go from there. With the results of the last three years a matter of record, you can see that the Saints plan to contend for another state title.”

Not to be overshadowed by its neighboring state champions, the Le Center Braves also boast a strong team.

The Braves completed their 22nd season last year with an River Valley League record of 10-6 and 11-9 overall. They improved to a 14th seed in the state tournament and won their way into the AA bracket – the highest level of competition.

Grant Anderson, 68, received recognition as the Oldest Player Award at the state tournament last year and is back this season.

The year prior, Steve Biehn of the Braves received that same award.

Both Anderson and Biehn are charter Brave players.

After spending every season on a ball field since he was a kid, Biehn decided to retire this season. Although the Braves have lost a few players this season, General Manager Ken Schmidt said the team has added a few played to fill some holes. This biggest question regarding how the team will perform this year depends on who shows up to games.

“Everybody has a family life and not everybody will be able to make it to each game,” Schmidt said. “And with the age of the guys on the team, you never know who might suffer and injury and have to sit out for a while.”

After finishing with a 10-6 league record last season, this year’s schedule is based on that record, meaning the Braves are in for tough competition.

“We are hoping we can do

about the same as last year or improve a bit,” Schmidt said. “We added some pitching this year and we’ve got three or four guys that can throw where in years past we only had two or three. We’ll just play with who we got and see where it goes.”

State amateur baseball tournament coming to Le Sueur

During the last two weekends of August and Labor Day weekend, Le Sueur’s Bruce Frank Field will be at the epicenter of Minnesota amateur baseball – commonly referred to as “town ball.”

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Minnesota River Valley youth softball leagues in full swing

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Youth softball players ages 8 to 18 in Le Sueur, Henderson, Cleveland, Montgomery, Lonsdale, Le Center and St. Peter have already hit the diamonds and the summer season is in full swing. Here is each league’s remaining schedule.

SOUTHERNSTAR 8 & UNDER – all games start at 6 p.m.

June 18 Maple River at Le Sueur-Henderson (in Henderson) June 23 Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Green at Cleveland LS-H at St. Peter/Meyer St. Peter/Braam at Cleveland II June 25 Maple River at St. Peter/Braam June 30 Maple River at St. Peter/Meyer Cleveland at LS-H (in Henderson) St. Peter/Braam at Mankato Orange Cleveland II at Lake Crystal July 2 Make up date July 7 WEM Black at LS-H (in Henderson) St. Peter/Meyer at St. Peter/ Braam Cleveland at Maple River Cleveland II at Mankato Orange July 9 Mankato Orange at St. Peter/ Meyer July 14 WEM Green at LS-H (in Henderson) St. Peter/Braam at Cleveland Cleveland II at St. Peter/Meyer July 16 St. Peter/Meyer at WEM Black July 21 St. Peter/Braam at WEM Black Cleveland at Mankato Orange Lake Crystal at LS-H (in Henderson)

July 23 Cleveland at St. Peter/Meyer Cleveland II at WEM Black SOUTHERNSTAR 10 CENTRAL LEAGUE – all games at 6 and 7:30 p.m.

June 18 Cleveland at Lake Crystal 2 June 23 Cleveland at St. Clair June 25 Cleveland at New Ulm Red June 30 New Ulm White at Cleveland July 7 Mankato Sheldon at Cleveland July 9 Cleveland at Mankato Juni July 14 Lake Crystal 1 at Cleveland SOUTHERNSTAR 10 EAST LEAGUE – all games at 6 and 7:30 p.m.

June 18 LS-H 2 at WEM Black Tri-City United Silver at LS-H 3 (in Henderson) Mankato at TCU Blue Cleveland at Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton WEM Green at LS-H 1 (in Henderson) June 23 TCU Silver at TCU Black LS-H 2 at LS-H 1 (in Henderson) TCU Blue at JWP LS-H 3 at Cleveland June 25 WEM Black at TCU Black Coaches help young players learn the game, while enjoying a summer’s night at the ball park. (CJ Siewert/Le Sueur News-Herald) LS-H 1 at Cleveland Mankato at LS-H 2 (in HenSatellite Sales • Service & Installation derson) Your Local June 30 Cleveland at LS-H 2 (in HenSatellite 309 South Minnesota Avenue derson) Dealer TCU Blue at TCU Silver Saint Peter, MN 56082 July 2 507-934-4750 Make up date July 7 LS-H 2 at TCU Silver LS-H 3 at Mankato Residential & Commercial TCU Blue at Cleveland 119 N. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter LS-H 1 at TCU Black

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SOFTBALL: St. Peter, Le Sueur-Henderson, TCU, Cleveland schedules announced for area teams From Page 12C July 9 TCU Silver at WEM Black LS-H 1 at Mankato TCU Blue at LS-H 2 (in Henderson) July 14 LS-H 2 at WEM Green LS-H 2 at LS-H 1 (in Henderson) TCU Black at JWP July 16 JWP at TCU Black LS-H 1 at WEM Black Cleveland at TCU Silver TCU Blue at Mankato July 21 TCU Blue at LS-H 3 (in Henderson) JWP at LS-H 2 (in Henderson) LS-H 1 at TCU Silver TCU Black at Mankato WEM Green at Cleveland SOUTHERNSTAR 12 & UNDER EAST LEAGUE – all games at 6 and 7:30 p.m.

June 19 TCU Blue at Cleveland Orange TCU Black at Cleveland Black LS-H at Janesville June 24 LS-H at Cleveland Black TCU Black at St. Clair TCU Blue at Mankato June 26 TCU Black at WEM Black Cleveland Orange at LS-H (in Henderson) Cleveland Black at TCU Blue July 1 WEM Green at TCU Black St. Clair at LS-H (in Henderson) Cleveland Black at Cleveland Orange July 3 Make up date

July 7 Mankato Bruns at LS-H (in Henderson) Maple River at TCU July 9 LS-H at TCU Mankato Voda at Cleveland July 14 Mankato Bruns at TCU Mankato Voda at LS-H (in Henderson) July 16 TCU at St. Clair Cleveland at Sibley East LS-H at Maple River SOUTHERNSTAR 16/18 EAST LEAGUE June 19 TCU at Mankato Noren 18s Cleveland at Mankato Olson 16s June 24 Cleveland at Nicollet June 26 Nicollet at TCU Cleveland at Mankato Noren 18s July 1 Sibley East at TCU July 3 Make up date July 8 Youth t-ball allows children to enjoy their summers and develop the fundamentals needed to TCU at Blue Earth play at a higher level. (CJ Siewert/Le Sueur News-Herald) Cleveland at New Ulm Red 14s July 8 TCU at Mankato Voda Cleveland Black at TCU Black July 10 TCU Black at Cleveland OrCleveland Orange at LS-H (in Mankato Bruns at LS-H (in TCU at Cleveland Henderson) ange Le Sueur) July 15 July 17 Janesville at Cleveland Black Maple River at Cleveland Janesville at TCU Janesville at TCU Black TCU Blue at St. Clair June 23 July 17 July 10 LS-H at Maple River WEM Black at Cleveland Cleveland at Nicollet June 25 Cleveland Orange at Cleve- Black Blue Earth at TCU TCU at Cleveland land Black Cleveland Orange at Mankato SOUTHERNSTAR 16/18 UPLS-H at St. Clair LS-H at WEM Black LS-H at TCU Blue PER LEAGUE – all games at 6 June 30 TCU Black at Mankato SOUTHERNSTAR 14 EAST and 7:30 p.m.

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June 26 West Metro Thunder at St. Peter, 6:15 and 7:15 p.m.

June 28-29 St. Peter at Mankato tournament July 1 St. Peter at Minneapolis Hawks, 615 and 7:15 p.m. at St. Margaret’s HS July 8 MN Impact at St. Peter, 6:15 and 7:15 p.m.

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Summer recreation guide: St. Peter Recreation special events highlighted Fishing, movies, T-ball, gymnastics, tennis and specialty camps are among the activities this summer through St. Peter Recreation and Leisure Services.

ANNUAL FISHING CONTEST FREE. Children of all ages Fri., June 27, 1–2:30 p.m., Mill Pond Area in Riverside Park No registration necessary.

ANNUAL WATERMELON FEED AT THE POOL FREE for all ages Fri., July 12, 3 p.m., picnic area west side of the pool.

Slices and slices of fresh, juicy watermelon for everyone!

Movies in the Park FREE Fri., July 11(“Frozen”), July 25(“SandLot”) and Aug. 1(“despicable me 2”) Movies begin after sunset, Jefferson Fields, 1401 Nicollet Ave. SUMMER CELEBRATION FREE for All Ages Tue., Aug. 5, Starts at 6 p.m.

Outdoor Pool area, 300 N. 4th St. T-BALL (Entering Grades K–1) Sess. I–American League/ Mon. & Wed. June 9–July 14 8:45–9:45 a.m., Jefferson Fields $28 Res., $36 Non-Res. Exhibition Nights: Mon., June 23, 30 July 7, 14, 5:45 p.m.

Sess. II–National League/Tue. & Thu. June 10–July 15 (No Baseball on 7/4) 8:45–9:45 a.m., Jefferson Fields $28 Res., $36 Non-Res. Exhibition Nights: Thu., June 26, Tue. July 1, Thu., July 10 and 17 Squirts Baseball (Entering Grades 2–3) Mon. & Wed., June 9–July 15 9:50–10:50 a.m., Jefferson Fields $28 Res., $36 Non-Res. Exhibition Nights: Mon., June 23, 30 July 7, 14, 7 p.m.

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2, 4, 6 $65 Res., $84 Non-Res. Summer Rec Youth Tennis Supervised by Aaron Rothenberger (SPHS Tennis Coach) St. Peter High School Tennis Courts Head instructors: Sidney Dirks and Mitch Elofson Each child will be provided with a suitable racquet for their size and age.

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Le Sueur-Henderson Parks and Recreation special events, programs highlighted

By CJ SIEWERT

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NATURE NEIGHBORS Children ages 7-11 can participate in nature walks to explore trails, levees and back yards in search of interesting wildlife specimens which occupy the environment in and around Henderson.

Session 3 – Beginners 8-11 a.m. Tuesdays, July 8, 15, 22 and 29 $20 (3rd person in family is free) Deadline is July 1 Session 4 – Advanced 8-11 a.m. Thursdays, July 10, 17, 24 and 31 $20 (3rd person in family is free) Deadline is July 3 BOOK BUDDIES Book Buddies allows children ages 7-12 to meet their “buddy” weekly in the Le Sueur Public Library where they read aloud to each other and discuss what they have read and choose new books. While the main goal is to encourage reading, another goal is to foster friendship and mentoring for a child.

Kickoff party is 6-7 p.m. June 19 at the library. The cost is free and for more details, call 507-665-4620.

LEGOSWEDO ROBOTICS Students entering grades 2-5 can build robotic projects that include motorized airplanes, boats, walking giants, terrible pterodactyl and more. Ten to 15 projects will be built throughout the week of July 21. Each day students will design and build different LEGO projects.

The summer camp runs July 2124 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Park Elementary cafeteria. The cost is $85. Registrations close July 14.

FUN WITH ART Students in grades kindergarten through fifth will explore art using different mediums and pallets each day. Each student will create

marbles, acrylic paint, cardboard paintings, prints, stick brushes and much more.

The event run July 28-31 from 3-3:45 p.m. in the Park Elementary art room. The cost is $30 and registrations close July 21.

THE WORKS PASTA BRIDGES The Works Pasta Bridges is a new program for students entering grades 3-6. Students will use the engineering design process to build the strongest raw pasta bridges they can and then see how much weight it can hold before it breaks.

The Works programs and design challenges and engages kids in science, technology and engineering.

The program is 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Aug. 4 in the Park Elementary cafeteria. The cost is $20 and registrations close July 28.

SCIENCE EXPLORERS’ ELEMENTARY ENGINEERING: GEARING UP Students entering grades 2-6 will put their building skills to the test by designing and constructing remotecontrolled vehicles.

1-3 p.m. on July 1-2 in the Park Elementary cafeteria The cost is $38 and registrations close June 24.

SCIENCE EXPLORERS’ EXTREME CHEMICAL CONCOCTIONS Students entering grades 1-5 will explore the periodic table, state of matter, density, polymers and more.

They will then design their own crazy chemical concoction.

9:30 a.m. to noon on July 1-2 in the Park Elementary cafeteria The cost is $38 and registrations close June 24.

MOTHER GOOSE TALES Students in grades kindergarten through third will hear tales of times

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One of the more exciting aspects of the annual Le Sueur Safety Camp is the Mayo Clinic Air Car, which will land its helicopter on the ball field near the Community Center, giving the kids and up-close view of the chopper that provides emergency air transportation to people in serious need of medical attention.

gone by. Participants experience will include warm-up games, theatre exercises and movement.

9-10:30 a.m. on July 28-31 in the Park Elementary auditorium The cost is $40 and registrations close July 21 CREATIVE DRAMATICS Students in grades 4-6 will learn the basics of acting, mime and movement on stage.

10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on July 28-31 in the Park Elementary auditorium The cost is $40 and registrations close July 21.

13TH ANNUAL SAFETY CAMP The safety camp is a fun filled day of promoting safety awareness among children ages 8 to 10. Children are provided a variety of safety activities and demonstrations presented by professionals.

Each child should bring a bike to be inspected by Nicollet South Bike Shop staff prior to participating in the bicycle safety rodeo course.

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 19 at the Le Sueur Community Center The cost is $15.

PRAIRIE FIRE CHILDREN’S THEATER: PICNOCCHIO Auditions for the play will be

held July 14 and will last two hours.

Rehearsals generally take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the remainder of the week.

Performances will be 7 p.m. July 18 and 10:30 a.m. July 19 at the high school auditorium. The cost is $25 per student or $50 per family and registrations close July 1.

Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for students. A two-day ticket to both performances costs $7 for adults and $3 for students.

RAD ZOO COME TO THE COMMUNITY CENTER

The Rad Zoo in Owatonna is home to more than 150 kinds of animals from all over the world. The Rad Zoo will bring 10-12 animals to the Community Center 11 a.m.

June 30. The cost is $8 and registrations close June 23.

VALLEYFAIR TRIP Depart 9 a.m. from the Le Sueur Pizza Ranch on June 26.

Return 6:15 p.m. $35 (includes bus and ticket) $26 (ticket only) Registrations close June 19 STAGES THEATRE THE WIZ Depart 9:30 a.m. from the Le Sueur Pizza Ranch on July 10.

Return 2:15 p.m. $19 (includes bus and ticket) Registrations close July 3 MINNESOTA TWINS AT TARGET FIELD Depart 9:30 a.m. from the Le Sueur Pizza Ranch on July 23.

Return 4:15 p.m. $28 (includes transportation and ticket to the game) Registrations close July 2 GRAND SLAM IN BURNSVILLE Depart 10 a.m. from the Le Sueur Pizza Ranch on Aug. 7.

Return 3:45 p.m. $22 (includes transportation, unlimited laser tag, mini golf, krazy kars, batting cages, four arcade tokens, hot dog and a pop) Registrations close July 31 CASCADE BAY Depart 11 a.m. from the Le Sueur Pizza Ranch on Aug. 21.

Return 5:15 p.m. $19 (includes bus, pool admission and round of mini golf) Registrations close Aug. 14 MINNESOTA STATE FAIR Depart 7:30 a.m. from the Le Sueur Pizza Ranch on Aug. 27.

Return 5:30-6 p.m. $30 Registrations close Aug. 20 2014 GIANT’S VALLEY 5K RUN/WALK Aug. 2, race day registration 7-7:45 a.m. Race at 8 a.m. Youth half mile at 9 a.m. Award ceremony at 9:30 a.m. Entry fee for 5k is $15 before July 18 and $18 after. Entry fee for half mile run is $8 before July 18 and $11 after.

For more information on all Le Sueur-Henderson Parks and Recreation programs and events, visit www.cityoflesueur.com or call 507665-3325.

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Tri-City United Community Education offers many different activities for kids to participate in over the summer. (File Photo)

Summer Recreation Guide: TCU Community Education ”The Cat in the Hat”at Children’s Theater, Friday, July 11, Cost is $25 From the moment his tall, red and white striped hat appears, Sally and her brother know that the Cat in the Hat is the most mischievous cat they have ever met.

When he releases Thing One and Thing Two from his box of tricks, havoc ensues leaving the children to wonder whatever to do. 2 p.m. performance Bus pick up/drop off: Le Center Primary School Maple Lot 12:15 p.m./4:45 p.m.

Montgomery Elementary School 12:30 p.m./4:30 p.m.

Lonsdale Elementary School 12:45 p.m./4:15 p.m.

Waseca Water Park, Friday Aug. 1, Cost is $15 This water park has the tallest slides in Southern Minnesota along with a concessions area and large shaded sand play area. Dress appropriately, bring water, sunblock, towel and snacks or money for snacks. Swim from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m..

Bus pick up/drop off: Lonsdale Elem. S chool

12:15 p.m./4:45 p.m.

Montgomery Elem. School 12:30 p.m./4:30 p.m.

Le Center Primary School Maple Lot 12:45 p.m./4:15 p.m.

Reading Readiness & Enrichment for grades 1 and 2 in 20132014 school year.

Take time in the summer to help your child enhance their reading skills. Fill the time with appropriate activities to keep skills intact and interest in reading peaked. Literature and reading enrichment will be taught and learning will be fun. Small groups will be made by age. Qualified staff will help your child feel more ready to get back to school.

Monday — Thursday July 7 — 10 1 — 3 p.m.

Lonsdale Elem. room A-128.

Cost is $45.

Summer Crafts for ages 8-14 Mosaic Sun Catcher: Crafters will repurpose picture frames, and arrange pieces of sea glass and glass gems to create a unique mosaic sun catcher. Each project is one of a kind, and will measure 5X7. After the project is

dry, it can be hung in a window to add sparkle to any room, July 11.

Friend (or Family) Paper Craft Wall Hanging: Celebrate your Friends or Family by creating an individualized paper craft wall hanging made of decorative papers, ribbons, stickers, and embellishments. Bring 6-12 pictures of your friends or family to create your unique project. Friday, July 18.

Memo Board: In this craft class, crafters will sand and paint a square 2X10 piece of wood, and then paint with your color choice and/or chalkboard paint. Add a mini cork board and/or memo pad, plus add stickers, ribbon, and embellishments. The result will be a clever and cute DIY memo board to help keep you organized.

Friday. July 25. $12.

Each class is from 9 — 11 a.m. at the Montgomery Public Library For more information, visit the TCU community ed website at http://www.tcu2905us.new. rschooltoday.com/page/5190

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