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by Troy Koester, Staff Writer

     United States Marine Corporal Zeb Frauendienst is part of a Military Expeditionary Unit (MEU) that landed in Haiti on Tues- day to provide relief in the wake of the Jan. 12 earthquake that all but destroyed the country.
     According to the Wall Street Journal, the Marines will be able to generate 40,000 gallons of water per day. On Monday 15,000 liters of water and 15,000 humanitarian rations were dropped into the country.
     Droppings will continue this week after the Marines are able to secure drop zones. There is fear that dropping the supplies randomly would create chaos. The Marines will also take part in distributing the supplies. They will reboard the ships in the evening so they don’t interfere with distribution efforts.
     The Marines are in the Haitian Capital Port au Prince, nearly 16 miles from the earthquake’s epicenter. The Marines will also support world food programs and build interim care facilities.

 

Eskimo Day is this Saturday

     With plenty of the white stuff coating nearby snowmobile trails, the 40th Annual Henderson Fire Department’s Eskimo Day will kick-off this Saturday.
     The festivities begin at the Henderson Fire Hall at 11 a.m. with hot pork sandwiches and beverages. Bingo will begin at 1 p.m. and will run until 3 p.m. also at the fire hall.
     The evening dance runs from 8:30 p.m. to 12 midnight at the Wild’s Edge Event Center.
     The cost is $15 per person which includes all you can eat and drink.
     The evening music will be provided by the Nite Time Boogie Band.
     All proceeds help to purchase fire fighting and rescue equipment.     -JB  

LS-H Snow Week candidates announced

The LS-H Snow Week royalty was announced last week. The candidates are, left to right; Adam Arnst, Brittany Brenke, Chris Bach, Maria Tiegs, Hannah Schultz, Corey Evans, Carissa Pfarr, David Burns, Kirk Amundson, Kim Kuechle, Connor Wigand, Erin Seaver, Lucas Grieves and Emily O’Connell. The coronation will take place at the LS-H Auditorium at 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 10. (Photo courtesy of Stephanie Hill) 

LS-H 's One Act play wins Sub-Section

     The Le Sueur- Henderson One Act play, Story Thealie by Paul Sill, championed last Saturday at the Sub-Section 7 One Act Play contest.
     The play will now compete in the Section 2A contest on Saturday, Feb. 6 at the LS-H auditorium in Le Sueur.
     Plays from Mankato Loyola, St. James, Holy Family, St. Peter, LS-H and Maple River will compete for state entry. LS-H’s play is scheduled at 1:45 p.m.
     The public is invited to attend the MSHSL drama competition from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to view any or all of the 35 minute plays. There is no charge.    

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