Thirty-one students graduate from Elkton-Lake Benton High School
The E-LB Select Choir sang “New Day” for the graduates and their friends and families.
By Shelly Finzen
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The Elkton-Lake Benton (E-LB) Class of 2018 met a milestone on Sunday, May 13. A total of 31 students graduated from E-LB High School, honoring and celebrating with those who helped them reach this goal.
The senior class entereed to “Pomp and Circumstance,” directed by Amy Weight, played by the E-LB band members. The Welcome was given by Senior Class President Samantha Schindler and Senior Class Vice-President Callie Otkin…
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Filed under Community, School |Jeff Hansen hired as Lake Benton School Principal
Jeff Hansen, center, has been hired as the principal of Lake Benton Elementary School. Board Chair Tony Schwing, Hansen, and Board Secretary Roger Rudebusch sign the necessary documents to make the decision final.
By Shelly Finzen
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The Lake Benton School Board called a special meeting on Wednesday, May 9 to approve offering a contract to Jeff Hansen of Tyler for the position of Elementary Principal. There were 18 candidates who submitted applications. After careful review, the interviewing committee, which included school board members, staff members, teachers, and a community member, eliminated all but two of the candidates. Hansen and one other candidate were interviewed for the position on Monday, April 30 in open-to-the-public interviews…
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Filed under Community, School |Front of new Lake Benton Community Center leased to the Showboat Pavilion
The front end of the new Lake Benton Community Center will soon house the Showboat Pavilion, expected to open in early June. The back of the building will be available to rent for events.
By Shelly Finzen
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At a special meeting early Monday morning, the Lake Benton City Council approved a lease agreement for the front half of the new Lake Benton Community Center. Sarah Meyer and partners plan to open the Showboat Pavilion in the front part of the new Lake Benton Community Center before Saddle Horse weekend. As part of the agreement, Meyer will also manage and market the event center in the back of the building…
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Filed under Community, Government |New playground nearly finished
Installation of the new playground equipment at School Park began last Thursday, May 10. As of the time this photo was taken, the concrete needs to set and the ground-cover needs to be laid. A special thank you to the volunteers who helped with this project and the community members and organizations who donated to the project.
Last week of school
After going to school for 101 days, the four-year-old preschool class celebrated their last day of school with a 101 Dalmatians party.
E-LB band and choir awards night and concert
By Shelly Finzen
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The Elkton-Lake Benton middle and high school bands and choirs entertained community members, friends, and family with song Tuesday last week, May 8. During the E-LB Spring Concert, band and choir awards and honors were also presented.
The concert opened with the High School Festival Choir led by Mrs. Susan Sudtelgte. The choir performed “Take This Song of Joy” and “Cantar.”
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Filed under Community, School |Last days of school are busy for Lake Benton students
On your marks! Get set! Go! The fifth grade bounced along in one of the eight Field Day stations at Lake Benton School on Monday, May 14.
By Shelly Finzen
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The 2017-18 school year is winding down at Lake Benton Elementary School and they are celebrating with a number of different events and programs.
The Book Buddies program finished up on Monday, May 7….
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Filed under Community, School |US Senator Amy Klobuchar visits with Soybean Growers in Lake Benton
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar visited with members of the Lincoln County Corn and Soybean Growers in Lake Benton on Tuesday, May 1. After meeting with the group, the Senator visited Bio Ag Energy Services / The ExpressWay in celebration of the launch of B20 in Minnesota. Pictured are Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Secretary Bob Worth, Senator Klobuchar, American Soybean Growers Association Director Joel Schreurs, and Minnesota Soybean Growers Association CEO Tom Slunecka.
By Shelly Finzen
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On Tuesday, May 1, LakeBenton hosted a special guest. US Senator Amy Klobuchar met with the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association (MSGA) to hear about the concerns local farmers have about farming in Minnesota. Klobuchar’s visit was concurrent with the launch of B20 (20 percent biodiesel) in Minnesota.
According to local farmer Bob Worth, who is also a State Director and Secretary of the MSGA, Senator Klobuchar tries to visit each county in the State of Minnesota each year. Worth had invited the Senator to visit Lake Benton when he lobbied for the MSGA about a year ago. Klobuchar accepted the invitation and this year’s visit to Lincoln County took place at The Lunch Box in Lake Benton.
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Filed under Community, Government |Rustic Glam at E-LB Prom
Juan Yong Ling and Jacob Miller look glamorous in their red, white and blue.
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Filed under Community, School |Principal Weegman gets a special farewell message at spring concert
Mrs. Marijane Borresen thinks outside the box for her music curriculum. The students learn about rhythm and timing through bucket drumming. Here fourth graders show their stuff as they drum with the class.
By Shelly Finzen
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LakeBentonElementary School students presented their Elementary Spring Concert on Thursday, May 3 in the Lake Benton School Gymnasium. The program was directed by music teacher Marijane Borresen. Students from preschool through sixth grade took part in the performance…
Although the singing was over, the night’s activities were not. The students had put together a surprise farewell address for Principal Dale Weegman, who will be retiring at the end of the year. Students held up letters by class that spelled out “LAKE BENTON ELEMENTARY WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH MR. WEEGMAN.” Students who did not have letters to raise held Bobcat paws instead.
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The fifth grade sang “Boondocks,” a song about living in rural America.