By: Mark Zinnel- Buttermaker Reporter Mother nature rained out the Buttermakers game on Saturday in Jackson, but Hadley would manage to get their other scheduled games played during the week. The Buttermaker bats heated up and the runs kept coming as Hadley went undefeated for the week in two blowout victories. Here is the week’s recap: Wednesday at Lakefield HADLEY 13 LAKEFIELD 0 – 7 INNINGS Hadley traveled east to take on First Nite League opponent, Lakefield Horned Frogs. The young Frog squad usually plays a tough, scrappy game against the veteran Buttermaker in Lakefield. Wednesday’s game had the Buttermakers easily managing the Frogs as they hopped their way to a 13-0 victory. Every Buttermaker player contributed to the win.

2024 Early League Team Name Points Steve Haugen & Terry Schmidt 64.0 Tom Keller and Larry Hafner 57.0 Mark Haupert & Jeff Wolfswinkel 54.0 Mark Zinnel & Bob Veenhuis 53.5 Larry Meyer & Larry Plantz 52.0 Dick Davidson and Jerry Braun 51.5 Mike Groen & Mark Gauer 49.5 James Wajer &Austin Christenson 48.0 Brad Bergerson & Neal Everson 46.5 Tom Pryor & Bill Bryan 45.5 Steve Wynia & Gary VanHove 44.0 Curt Erickson & Laddie Carda 43.5 Chris Davis & Gary Kellen 36.5 Don Hansen and Bob Schoenbaum34.5 Middle League Points Team Name Gary Kellen & Jeff Wolfswinkel 62.5 Dean Ackerman & Jon Heidebrink 55.0 Terry Schmidt & Joe Meyer 52.5 Mark Zinnel & Bob Veenhuis 51.5 Tim Petersen & and Rick Like 50.5 Pete Jacobsen & Chris Hansen 48.5 Scott Hamman and Tony Clarke 48.0 Mark Haupert and Tom Andrews 47.5 Bill Bryan & Steve Wynia 43.5 Neal Everson & Jake Scandrett 42.5 Steve Haugen & Brad Bergerson 41.0 Bob Schoenbaun & Don Hansen 37.0 Late League Points Team Name Jeff Cheskie & Garret Johnson 63.5 Kyle DeLong & Jase Bly 58.0 Ryan Veldhuisen & Travis Plantz 57.0 Blake Heronimus & Dave Brown 57.0 Travis Pierson & Aaron Buysse 56.5 Corey Lickness & Justin Hoffmann 56.0 Tyler Johnson & Andy Kleven 54.0 Jason Holm and Justin Keller 53.5 Kellan Johnson & Cole Bassett 50.5 Steve Erickson & Curt Erickson 48.5 Josh Onken & Jake Erickson 47.5 Jeremy Steinle & Paul Counter 46.5 Brad Dierks & Dana Deacon 45.0 Alex Santay & Trly Veldhuisen 45.0 Chris Halbur & Mitch Magnus 44.5 Blaine Jacobson & Chris Jacobson 42.0 Jason Schreier & Mike Larson 42.0 Jeff Douma & Brady Kremer 40.5 Keith Carlson & Mike Stelter 35.5 Dan Johnson & Darran Schuur 34.0 Eli Ackerman & Terry Giesen 33.0 Best 5 Scores Jason Holm 36 James Wajer 38 Kyle DeLong 38 Dana Deacon 41 Neal Everson 42 Tom Keller 42 Terry Schmidt 42 Garrert Johnson 42 Chris Halbur 42 Best H/C Scores Mike Groen 27 James Wajer 27 Terry Schmidt 30 Ryan Veldhuisen 30 Jase Bly 30 COUPLES LEAGUE JOHNSON-ALCOTT DIVISION Team Name Points Chris & Brooke Halbur 0 Dan & Nichole Johnson 0 Grant & Carolyn Prins 0 Tony & Dana Clarke 0 Steve Haugen & Maxine Gaul 0 Andy & Stacie Kleven 0 Josh & Amanda Onken 0 Gary & Candy Kellen 0 Dave & Merry Hollis 0 Tim & Bonnie Petersen 0 RAHM-CARNER DIVISION Points Team Name Jason & Lisa Schreier 7 Doran & Jean Christoffels 5 Joey & Tara Einck 5 Jeremy & Melanie Steinle 3 Darren & Stacie Schuur 0 Brad Bergerson & Jeaneen Nelson 0 Dean & Lisa Ackerman 0 Dan & Kristie Blankenship 0 Bob & Mary Zishka 0 SPIETH-KING DIVISON Points Team Name Dan & Kristie Blankenship 14 Murl Cole & Colleen Miller 12.5 Jason & Lisa Schreier 9 Mitch & Celena Magnus 8 Marv & Theresa Nysetvold 7.5 Bob & Mary Zishka 7.5 Sylvia Onken & Rod Wolfswinkel 6.5 Justin & Michele Johnson 1.5 Tim & Bonnie Petersen 0 Best Scores Dave & Merry Hollis 48 Joey & Tara Einck 51 Doran & Jean Christoffels 53 Dean & Lisa Ackerman 53 Best H/C Scores Dave & Merry Hollis 34 Joey & Tara Einck 36 Josh & Amanda Onken 36 Jeremy & Melanie Steinle 36.

The Slayton City Council met on Monday, June 17, 2024. All council members were present. The agenda was approved with one addition, as well as the minutes from June 3 and June 10 meetings and the claims.

Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Today, Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership.

The following area students have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for the spring semester of the 2023-24 academic year, ending in May. Qualification for the Dean’s List is limited to students who have attained outstanding academic achievement.

The following students have been named to the Minnesota State University Moorhead dean’s list in recognition of academic achievement spring semester 2024. Students must maintain a 3.25 or higher grade-point average and carry 12 graded credits to qualify for the honor.

MN STATE HIGHWAY PATROL Dillon Lee Carlson, Avoca, MN, Expired Registration- $115. Jordan Thomas Kruse, Sioux Falls, Speed- $125.

• Mark Bloemendaal, et al to Mark R. and Lori L.

Lake Willson Town & Country Days ANNUAL Jax DeGreeff, winner of the little tractor donated by Kibble Equipment .

The Slayton Community Band will be performing at Gullord Park on Thursday, June 27 at 7:00 PM. All concerts are FREE and open to people of all ages. Gabe Gleis will be singing the National Anthem. Gabe was the VFW Local and State winner in the VFW “Red, White, and Blue” National Anthem singing contest in 2023.