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The Badger Greenbush-Middle River Gators traveled to the 2023 State Volleyball Tournament for the third time in three years as the Section 8A Champion. They would face a very strong Mabel-Canton team in the opening round, falling in defeat 0-3. In the consolation round played the next day they would meet the Ely Wolves and fall 1-3 to end their state journey for this year. STATS FOR THE GATOR State appearance:

Stanley Edward Cwikla was born at home 10 miles east of Middle River, MN weighing 13 pounds on March 5, 1936. He passed away peacefully at home September 22, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents Stanley, Pauline and brother Phillip. He is survived by his wife, Charlene, his sons Gregory (wife Erin), Bradley, 3 grandsons and 1 granddaughter who reside in the Phoenix area. He is also survived by his brothers Jerome (Mary Ann), David (Myrna), MN., Richard (Susan) ND., and sisters Ann Morrissey, MN., and Judith Godar, CA., sister-in-law Michelle Cwikla, CA.

Judith Ann “Johnnie” Martin Chaplinski, 81, of Middle River, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary’s Campus, in Rochester, MN surrounded by her loving family.

(I had two pieces of mail this week. The letters were very kind and I thank you for them. If you do send me a note, please include your address as I have thankyou cards that I mail.)

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Happy 104th Birthday Auxiliary!

On Wednesday, November 8th, the MCC chapter of the National Honor Society inducted six new members: Halle Baldwin, Emma Nelson, Reagan Mimnaugh, Grady Hockstedler, Nick Lund, and Everett Nelson. Selection into the National Honor Society begins with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Students who meet the academic eligibility are given an application to help exemplify the other three pillars of NHS: character, service, and leadership. Upon completion of the applications, a faculty committee reviews the applications to determine if all four pillars of NHS are properly met, and then admission is granted to those applicants.

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The BGMR Gators made their third consecutive trip to the Minnesota State Volleyball Tournament. More on page 10.