Mollie McGeary and Ryan Flynn, both of Rochester, announce their engagement.
Parents are Betty and Ed McGeary and Margo and Steve Flynn, all of Sartell.
McGeary and Flynn both graduated from Sartell High School, McGeary in 2007, Flynn in 2007. McGeary graduated in 2011 from Winona State University and is a registered nurse at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Flynn graduated in 2012 from University of Wisconsin-Stout and is a dental equipment technician at R-Tech Dental of Minnesota in Rochester.
A June 21 wedding is planned at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sartell.
contributed photo Zachary Jacobson, Sartell High School, was recently selected as the High School Big Brother of the Year. During the two years he has served as a mentor, Jacobson has helped his Little grow his self-esteem and improve academically. Jacobson has also helped to recruit mentors by speaking to classrooms of his peers about his experience with the program. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota currently has more than 100 children waiting for a mentor. To learn how to become involved in the life of a child as a mentor, volunteer or donor, call 320-253-1616 or visit www.bbbscentralmn.org.
contributed photo Country manor resident Fran Klassen with Jacquie Hartman, Country Manor volunteer coordinator, during their introduction to the new Country Manor Activity Van. Country Manor staff, residents and families were elated to see the new Country Manor Activity Van arrive March 26. The Activity Van had been added to the Foundation “Wish List†last spring as an item that all felt would make a significant impact in the lives of those who call Country Manor home. The Country Manor Foundation began raising money for the new van, and through the generosity of donors and the success of the 2013 Hometown Classic Golf Event, it was with much excitement they announced the project would be brought to life. Experienced staff of Country Manor took this project under their wing and custom designed the 14-passenger van around the specific needs of residents and tenants. The Activity Van will enable individuals who are wheel-chair bound, and those requiring extra assistance to attend off-campus excursions in a safe, comfortable and well-equipped mode of transportation.
contributed photo Janagan Ramanathan (right), a Sartell Middle School sixth-grader, and Mathew Bolton, an Oak Ridge Elementary fourth-grader, competed against 101 students from throughout the state of Minnesota in the state National Geographic Bee on April 4 at St. Cloud State University. Students compete in an eight-question preliminary round. Ten students won their way to the final round. The Sartell boys earned their way to the state bee by placing first in their respective school bees and then taking a state qualifying test.
Sartell Sapphire Gymnasts place at division meets
contributed photo Two teams from the Sartell Sapphire Gymnastics program recently participated in the Midwest Amateur Gymnastics Association Divisional State Meet. Sartell Sapphire Silver qualified for MAGA Division 4 held March 9 in St. Michael, Minn., where they placed sixth. Pictured from left to right on floor: Brenna Chisholm, Kristin Martens, Christa Meyer (first on vault, second on bars, seventh in the all-around), Jessica Lemke, Paige Grabow. On the beam: Courtney Kosloski (fifth on vault), Ali Boschee (fourth on vault and seventh on floor), Emma Schwartz (second on vault, fourth on bars, seventh on beam, fifth on floor, third in the all-around), Marley Michaud (ninth on vault, 10th on bars, 10th on beam).contributed photo Sartell Sapphire Blue qualified for MAGA Division 9 held March 1in New Prague, Minn., where they placed sixth. Pictured from left to right: Dani Beumer, Belle Heinen (second on vault and third on floor), Annie Dummer (eighth on vault, third on bars, seventh on beam, fourth on floor, third in the all-around), Sarah Klimpel (ninth on beam), Abiagylae Starz (10th on vault), Alissa Ahrndt (ninth on bars), Gracie Wittmer-George (sixth on vault, ninth on beam, sixth on floor, seventh in the all around), Brooke Andel, Danielle Guigere, Eiley Koivisto (seventh on bars, 10th on beam, sixth on floor, eighth on the all-around). For more information about the Sartell Sapphire Gymnastics program, visit www.sartellsapphires.com.
Bursch Travel wins Representative Excellence Award
Bursch Travel is one of 25 nationwide recipients of the American Express Travel Representative Excellence Award for 2013. This award honors the achievements of the American Express Travel Representative Network member agencies that have driven superior results and exceeded key business goals.
“These 25 agencies have done more than just meet their business goals in the past year – they’ve demonstrated an unwavering commitment to service and excellence for their clients,” said Yana Gutierrez, vice president of American Express Travel. “Each agency has been able to leverage the network’s programming, tools and training opportunities to lead their individual brands, forging a successful path for future growth. We are thrilled to honor Bursch Travel, and I’m confident they will continue elevating the Network by delivering outstanding results through unparalleled service and expertise.”
As a 2013 award recipient, Bursch Travel will celebrate during a five-night/six-day trip to Marrakech, Morocco.
