Join us Friday-Saturday, June 8-9 in Winsted as headliners Blake Shelton and Martina McBride will make this one of the most memorable Winstock festivals yet. We’ll also go on the road again with Willie Nelson, be right where we need to be with Gary Allan, drift away with Uncle Kracker, and do a little fishin’ in the dark with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Also appearing at Winstock 2012 will be Sunny Sweeney, Frankie Ballard, Rocket Club, Dustin Lynch, Brett Eldredge, Wade Bowen, Tim Sigler, WYLEE, and The Unleaded Band.

Click here to see a complete schedule of performance times.

Other notes for Winstock 2012:

• BEANBAG TOURNAMENT: The second-annual Winstock 2012 beanbag tournament is set for Thursday, June 7 on the Winstock festival grounds, beginning at 6 p.m. This is a double-elimination tournament with a 64-team limit. The cost is $30 per two-person team.

Participants must have a Winstock 2012 ticket/wristband to participate. First prize: Two reserved seating tickets for Winstock 2013. Many other great prizes will also be awarded. Pre-register by: Friday, June 1.

To register, mail a check, along with name of team members, address, and phone number (including cell phone in the event organizers need to contact participants at Winstock) to:

Winstock Country Music Festival
Attn: Beanbag Tournament
PO Box 348
Winsted, MN 55395-0348

• CAMPSITE DECORATING CONTEST: 2012 Theme: Your favorite Willie Nelson song. At Winstock 2012, campers are encouraged to decorate their campsites according to their favorite Willie Nelson song from his 50-plus-year career of hits in country music to win a multitude of prizes.

All participants MUST register by 9 p.m. Friday, June 8 to be considered for judging. Registration will take place Friday, June 8 at the Winstock Information Tent from the time the gates open until 9 p.m. Judging will take place Saturday morning and winners will be posted by 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon at the Winstock Information Tent.

All judges’ decisions are FINAL!

• RAFFLE

Grand Prize $15,000 Cash
1st Prize $1,000 Cash
2nd Prize $500 Cash
Plus (10) $100 Cash Prizes

Only 300 tickets sold; $100 per ticket. Must be 18 years old to purchase ticket. Winners are responsible for paying all taxes. Proceeds go for festival venue improvements. If you have any questions, please call Dick Langenfeld at (320) 485-4208.

Click here to download the sample ticket to enter.

Please fill out the sample ticket with your name, address, and phone number on the sample ticket.

Return the sample ticket and your check of $100 to:

Winstock Raffle
PO Box 348
Winsted, MN 55395

Once payment and sample ticket are received, your official Winstock Raffle Ticket will be mailed to you.

• NOTICE FOR CAMPERS: Due to regulations from the Minnesota Department of Health, under Minnesota ordinance #4630.0400, campers at Winstock are asked to provide a separation distance of at least TEN feet between the sides of adjacent recreational camping vehicles. Click here for additional information.

As always, thank you for your continued support of the Winstock Country Music Festival – we’ll see you soon!

• Be sure and “like” the Winstock Country Music Festival on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, sign up for Winstock e-mail news, and watch our website to get the latest news.

The 19th annual Winstock Country Music Festival will take place just west of the Twin Cities at the festival grounds in Winsted, Minnesota, Friday and Saturday, June 8 and 9, 2012.

WM’s TEE TIMES
Boys: Hole 10
8:00 a.m. – Dan Dressel or Josh Lueschen
8:08 a.m. – Jacob Wandersee
8:16 a.m. – Aaron Sweeney
8:24 a.m. – Matt Fritzke
8:32 a.m. – Jacob Grotbo
8:40 a.m. – Jacob Menth

Girls: Hole 10
1:16 p.m. – Maddy Nolan
1:24 p.m. – Lyndzi Durkin
1:32 p.m. – Allie Lague
1:40 p.m. – Sarah Horlocker
1:48 p.m. – Tiffany Anderson
1:56 p.m. – Hallie Harding

HLWW’s TEE TIMES
Boys: Hole 10
8:00 a.m. – Andrew Warnke or Cord Allen
8:08 a.m. – Cole Gagnon
8:16 a.m. – Collin Benson
8:24 a.m. – Jacob Tintes
8:32 a.m. – Tyler Sale
8:40 a.m. – Jake Anderson

Girls: Hole 10
12:28 p.m. – Emily Roufs
12:36 p.m. – Beneon Shannon
12:44 p.m. – Lindsay Marketon
12:52 p.m. – Lexie Leukuma
1:00 p.m. – Bridget Leukuma
1:08 p.m. – Bailey Krum

DC’s TEE TIMES
Boys: Hole 10
8:45 a.m. – Grant Ryynanen
8:56 a.m. – Kent Ryynanen
9:04 a.m. – John Ylitalo
9:12 a.m. – Mike Ylitalo
9:20 a.m. – Troy Ryynanen
9:28 a.m. – Dan Morris

Girls: Hole 10
1:16 p.m. – Amy Harmala
1:24 p.m. – Kierra Lopac
1:32 p.m. – Heidi Witt
1:40 p.m. – Hannah Lindquist
1:48 p.m. – Sara Hughes
1:56 p.m. – Sarah Harmala

DELANO’S TEE TIMES
Boys: Hole 10
8:45 a.m. – Peter Swenson
8:56 a.m. – Perry Swenson
9:04 a.m. – Ben Nesenson
9:12 a.m. – Matt Peterson
9:20 a.m. – Seth MacLeod
9:28 a.m. – Jordan Peters

Girls: Hole 1
12:28 p.m. – Jena Vanderbroek
12:36 p.m. – Abbey Hutchins
12:44 p.m. – Amy Max
12:52 p.m. – Kjersten Moen
1:00 p.m. – Jessie Gallagher
1:08 p.m. – Kelsie Nelson

Sam Loebertmann – second team all conference and tied a school record for four triples in a season.

Sam Stender – defensive MVP, 2nd team all conference, captain, CMC athlete of the week, second all time career strikeouts at 382, and second all time career win/loss record of 42-22 career win/loss record.

Danielle Lachermeier – most improved player and tied a school record for four triples in a season.

Mikayla Kittock – Ms. Hustle.

Laura Pettit – Offensive MVP, first team all conference, captain, all academic all state, all section team, third all time career hits at 93, second all time career doubles with 15.

Katelyn Fritz – first team all conference, captain, named to the MN fastpitch coaches association all star game, broke the season record for doubles with 8, third all time career doubles at 13.

Team award – Bronze award for all academic all state.

STUDENTS/ATHLETES: Application forms for the summer speed and agility camp through Ridgeview Sports Medicine are available in the High School Office. Please return completed forms to Mr. Decker ASAP.

BASEBALL: Lakers won last night. Game in Delano at 7:30 p.m. tonight. Bus 5:30 p.m. from Howard Lake Memorial Park.

VOLLEYBALL: High school girls interested in Volleyball next season (9th through 11th grade) meet before school at 7:40 a.m. Thursday, May 31 in the commons for summer camp information and many other items for next year.

FB: Anyone interested in playing football next year – a meeting will take place at 3 p.m. today in Mr. Montgomery’s room.

SENIORS/FAMILIES: Baccalaureate Service for seniors and their families will be on tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. This is a non-denominational service to honor our graduates.

ART STUDENTS: Please stop in the Art Room and pick up your art projects.

PROM: If you didn’t pick up your Key Chain, there are extras in the office.

SUMMER SCHOOL: If you know you need summer school see Mrs. Collins by Friday, June 1.

May is National Physical Fitness Month. Please join in the fitness activities in the gym during lunch on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays through the end of May.

Hot Lunch: Deli Sandwich on Whole Grain Hoagie Bun, Assorted Fixings, Sunchips, Fresh Fruit Choice, Cookie

Friday,Graduation Practice – Seniors be in the gym at 12:10 Promptly to begin practice!!

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Finals – Periods 3,6,7

9:55 – Chapel

10:10 – Mission Trip Team meet after chapel with Mr. Lane

Lunch begins at 10:15

2:50 – Girls Basketball Meeting in room 105

Congratulations to the golfers and Varsity BB. Golfers going on are M. Vigil, J. Scrimgeour,

J. Zittergruen & Andrew Wolf.

Varsity Baseball will play St. Agnes on Thursday at 4:30 at Concordia University Barnes Field

205 Hamline Ave. St. Paul.

To God all Praise and Glory!

Mission Trip Team: Please meet with Mr. Lane briefly after chapel today.

Job Opportunity: There is a nanny position available in Lester Prairie caring for 3 children from 2 families. Ages 11,9,7. Person needs to have a drivers license to take children to various camps and outings. This position is for the summer from 7:00 – 5:30 PM. If interested, please see Mrs. Jopp in the office.

JV uniforms to Mr. Masters by noon on Thursday. Thursday afternoon $120.00 charge will be placed on your account.

2nd hour US History students – pick up your 3X5 card from Mr. Masters and turn it in before you leave today. They will not be accepted after today.

Students who have medications in the office, please pick them up today or Thursday and take them home over the summer.

There will be a brief meeting today after school in Room 105 with Coach Gustin for girls basketball players. We will discuss final information for summer activities.

Golfers not in competition turn in your equipment ASAP to Mr. Loontjer.

Come have breakfast! Thursday and Friday the Crusader Dance Team will be holding a fund raiser by selling breakfast. Sales will begin at 7:45 – 8:14AM. Breakfast will be available at the Snack Shack. Prices will range from $.50-$3.00. Items included will be donuts, fruit, muffins and more. Start your finals out with breakfast and support the Dance Team.

Four flash drives have been found in the Media Center. Stop in if you are missing yours.

Seniors, please stop by the office and pick up your grade school records. If you attended one of the area local grade schools you have a file to pick up. Please do this today.

Anyone interested in bowling next year, please sign up in the office. If you have any questions, please see Joshua Parrish.

Football Players – Turn in your $25.00 for the 7 on 7 passing league to Mr. Aurich. Also, all football players who plan to lift with Coach Zupke need to turn in their $5.00 to Mr. Aurich. Max out starts at the end of May.

Please have all books returned to the Media Center by Tuesday, May 29th. Thank you.

LHS will be hosting the 2nd Annual Hoop It Up For AL!, a 3 on 3 Basket Ball Tournament June 30. We are in need of some good portable hoops to use this year. If you have one available, would you contact, Korinne Kramer @ 612-242-8332 or HoopItUpForAL@gmail.com

Juniors this is the last semester to sign up for the College Preparatory Program. Get you applications in soon.

Commencement Service will be held on Sunday, June 3rd @2:00 PM in the Gymnasium. Blessings to all of the 2012 graduates!

Mayer Lutheran Summer Speed and Agility Camp

Ridgeview Speed and Agility is designed to help the student-athlete train over the summer to get ready for their upcoming sports season. The staff of athletic trainers, many with Master’s Degrees in exercise physiology, has designed a program to help athletes get faster, stronger and more agile. Professional programming and supervision will ensure that they are using proper technique and they gain the greatest benefit to enhance their sport performance. Program details: this is an 8 week program, Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 12 – August 2from 7:30 – 8:30 AM. The cost is $200.00. This program is offered through Ridgeview Rehab Specialties.

You can pick up a registration form in either office at MLHS.

Graduation: Thursday, May 31, 2012
7:00 p.m.
Lester Prairie School

SENIORS:  Here is the schedule for Thursday.  Please be on time and plan to stay until the gym is decorated.
8:30 – 9:30 am  Graduation practice
9:30 – 11:00 am  Class picture at Baylor Park
11:30 – 12:45 pm  lunch at Pizza Ranch in Glencoe
12:45 – 3:00 (?) pm – Decorate gym for ceremony
6:30 pm  Seniors need to meet in Library
7:00 pm Graduation

SENIORS:   You are to wear your Senior shirts on Thursday (the 31st).

Best of Luck Seniors!
You will be missed at LPHS!

Track uniforms need to be turned in by Thursday, May 31 to Mr. Weber!  Please make sure your name is with
your uniform.  Thank you!

Any parent interested in volunteering to paint in the Lester Prairie School for the week of June 4-8 or June 11-
15, please contact Mike McNulty at the school (320-395-2521).  There will be people painting in the morning,
afternoon, and into early evening.

Registration forms for the Prairie Days 5K can be picked up in the office at school.  The run will be on July 21.
Additional information can be found at school.

Students in grades 7-12:  If you want a printout of your report card, you will need to make a request for this in
the office.  Otherwise, grades will posted online.

The Cross Country sign up form is in the office.

Your child(ren) need a positive balance in their lunch account or they will not be allowed to eat.

Final Call: Looking for Young Ladies to become an LP Ambassador. They would travel around the state of
Minnesota representing our little community at parades and events along with attending social events here in
town. This is a great accomplishment for your resume’s! You may also win a trip to the Aquatennial to represent
our community and try for the title which is awarded a $40,000 scholarship. Please Call: Melissa Williams 320-
395-8433 if interested.

On June 1 the Lester Prairie schools will be moving all school room items into the gymnasium so that our
school project may begin June 4.  I am looking for students in grades 7-12 who will be willing to come to the
school that morning at 8am to help move.  There is a sign up in the office.  Please make sure that when you sign
up you will be here.  Lunch will be provided.  Thank you for helping make Lester Prairie a great school.
-  Mr. McNulty

Due to the Lester Prairie School project, there will NOT be school on Thursday, May 31 for all grades.
Graduation practice and the senior class plans are still in place for this day.  I am sending out this notice 3-
weeks ahead so families can make plans for the students.

Found:  A pair of glasses in a black Callaway case.  Please claim in the office.

Elementary Basketball Camp Form for next year’s 1st through 6th graders (Boys and Girls) was sent home with
the students.  The camp will be held June 11-14.  The camp will be held at Holy Trinity Gym due to remodeling
at LP Schools.

Basketball Players Grades 7-12 (boys and girls):  The Mini Camp Forms and Bulldog Breakfast Club forms are
in the LP School Office for you to pick up.  Work on your basketball skills this summer.  All camps will be held
at Holy Trinity Gym due to remodeling in LP Schools this summer.

Students who have obtained their driving instruction permit need to see Mr. Bjork to get on the Behind The
Wheel schedule.

Since the weather is getting nicer and we are looking forward to wearing our summer outfits, it is a good time to
remind everyone about appropriate dress for school.  The following items are not permitted to be worn at
school:  Short-shorts, spaghetti straps, short skirts, muscle shirts, no underwear showing.  Please be respectful to
others and dress appropriately.

Reminder – No student is permitted to ride in a vehicle between 8:15 am – 3:15 pm without permission from the
office.  This permission slip will be kept on file.

Driver’s Education students:  For those that signed up for the June class if you want to purchase a printed copy
of the Minnesota Driver’s Manual, you  need to bring Mr. Bjork an additional $8.00.  Many of you already paid
for one but some missed that in the registration form.  You need to either purchase a book from me or print out
the PDF file from the Dept. of Public Safety website.  See Mr. Bjork if you have questions.

Have a wonderful summer!
See you back in school on September 4!

Menu:  Cook’s Choice

Game time is 5 p.m.

Delano defeated Brooklyn Center 10-0 Tuesday in Delano to advance to the semifinal game. Mound-Westonka defeated Fridley 3-2.

In the other East semifinal game Tuesday, Providence Academy will play Breck at 7:30 p.m. in Loretto.

The winners of those two games will play each other Thursday, May 31, at 7:30 p.m. in Loretto.