Spring Grove Herald

Syttende Mai does well with new committee, Musikk Fest

Published by Herald on Wed, 06/13/2018 - 1:59pm

Spring Grove’s Syttende Mai celebration and the first annual Musikk Fest went off without a hitch this year.

The celebrated weekend “exceeded expectations,” Syttende Mai Committee President Patrick Longmire said. Especially for a new committee, this event was a great success.

“None of us had ever done it before,” he said. “We had nothing to base it off, but driving by the park and seeing it full of people was awesome.”

Students battle over their knowledge of books

Published by Herald on Wed, 06/13/2018 - 1:57pm

Battling over books is a favorite activity of students in fourth, fifth, and sixth grades at Spring Grove Public School. 

Their annual battle took place near the end of the school year. The students began reading the selected books that they would be battling over at the beginning of the school year. 

Each team tried to read as many of the 74 books from the list as possible so that they had more “ammunition” during the battle.

Norwegian Ridge Birding and Nature Trails celebrates five years

Published by Herald on Wed, 06/13/2018 - 1:53pm

Time flies when you’re walking through prairies, woodlands and identifying birds, plants and wildlife on the Norwegian Ridge Birding and Nature Trails.

This year marks the fifth anniversary of the trail system. To celebrate, there will be a celebratory event on Saturday, June 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. on the trail. 

All are welcome to participate in the free event. Meet at the trailhead and hike one mile to the picnic tables. Hot dogs, chips and beverages will be available. Free will donations are accepted. There will also be a campfire to enjoy.

Class of 2018 awarded scholarships

Published by Herald on Wed, 06/13/2018 - 1:27pm

 

Members of the senior class of 2018 were honored with scholarships to send them off to college in the fall.

Awards Night was held May 28 at Spring Grove Public School. 

The following is a list of scholarships and their recipients:

American Legion: Hannah Borreson, Claire Bratland, Zach Folstad, Austin Patterson and Cullen Patterson.

Spring Grove members of Luren enjoy singing at Sangerfest

Published by Herald on Wed, 06/13/2018 - 1:16pm

It was a large concert full of grandeur as the Luren Singers took the stage at the 62nd Biennial Sangerfest held in Decorah from May 31 to June 2.

The event is hosted by the Norwegian Singers Association of America, which includes 12 choruses from the Midwest, including the Luren Singing Society.

Every other year the association hosts Sangerfest, where the choruses come together. Sangerfest is held in a different city each time, which makes 2018 Decorah’s turn.

Ragnhild Gunvord (Peterson) St. Mary, 103, of Caledonia

Published by Herald on Wed, 06/13/2018 - 1:15pm

Ragnhild died Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at Tweeten Gundersen Care Center, Spring Grove, at the age of 103. Her stay there was filled with love, laughter, stories and many hugs by a wonderful and caring staff.

Ragnhild was born Oct. 14, 1914, in a log cabin near Highlandville, Iowa, to George Melvin and Amanda (Bjorge) Peterson. She was named for her two grandmothers, Ragnhild (Eide) Bjorge and Gunvord (Gjere) Peterson.

Ragnhild was baptized at Big Canoe Church and confirmed at Highland Church, Highlandville, Iowa.. 

Legal Notices

Published by Herald on Wed, 06/13/2018 - 1:13pm

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NOTICE: 
The June School Board Meeting of the Spring Grove Board of Education has been rescheduled from Monday, June 18, 2018 to Monday, June 25, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center, Spring Grove Public Schools.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Bratland, Folz repeat; Peterson also All-SEC

Published by Herald on Wed, 06/13/2018 - 1:05pm

Carter Bratland and Alex Folz were named to the all-conference baseball team for a second straight season, joined this year by Nic Peterson. Sam Sanness received honorable mention. 

Folz and Bratland are not alone as half of the 12 First Team players are repeat selections, including four-year honoree Reed Davis of Schaeffer Academy.

Folz, a junior, was on the mound about 40 percent of the time with 34 and 2/3 innings pitched and a team-best ERA of 1.82. When not pitching, he was capable of playing anywhere but was most often found at third base.

Legion Lions open summer, rally past D-E

Published by Herald on Wed, 06/13/2018 - 1:02pm

The senior Legion season started with the Lions twice erasing one-run deficits, highlighted by a big four-run inning to turn away Dover-Eyota, 5-2. Younger Lions with gloves opened with splits against competition from across the river.

>>SENIOR LEGION

SG 5, DOVER-EYOTA 2

Five of the 10 Lion hits came during a four-run rally that first tied the score and then put Spring Grove ahead for the first time.

Alex Folz struck out nine Eagles and walked four while giving up only one earned run while pitching all seven innings for SG.

Summer league seasons open with wins

Published by Herald on Wed, 06/13/2018 - 12:56pm

The volleyball girls opened with a win over Class AA Byron and took the first set from Class AAA Winona before settling for one win and one loss as the high school girls began a four-week, eight match summer season at St. Mary's in Winona.

A strong start allowed the varsity basketball boys to subdue Class AA La Crescent. But the drama came as the B-Team boys claimed a sudden death, double overtime victory.

The summer campaign in girls basketball and 7-on7 football begins this week.

>>VOLLEYBALL

SG 2, BYRON 1