• A NEW CHILD DAY-CARE BUSINESS — TOYS ‘N TOTS — OPENED ITS DOORS IN TRACY THIS YEAR.

“I enjoy being around children,” commented Glenda Hanson, owner and operator of the day care. “I worked for Wee World for five years and found I enjoyed this type of work so much that I ‘decided to go on my own.”

Toys ‘n Tots is located at 62 Morgan, next to Hanson’s home. The former residential house was extensively remodeled for use as a day care center, including the replacement of nearly all the building’s plumbing.

The day care is designed for children 2-1/2 to 10 years old. Children must be toilet trained. The facility is licensed for up to 10 children.

Hanson stated her day care will offer a variety of activities. “We offer creative play time, story hour, a time to make art projects and a time for the children to share things with the group.”

The daily schedule also reserves time for a nutritional snack, rest period, and some time for outside play.

“We also have a hot lunch catered everyday from the J&M Cafe in Tracy.”

Hanson added she has a monthly schedule made up ahead of time describing the different themes and topics the children will learn.

“At that time, we will have the police come and talk to the children about safety.” Other programs will be tailored around the different holidays of the year..

• Last week’s answer: The paired football and volleyball teams from the two schools were called the Panthers for the first time in 1986.

On October 22, 1989, in the small town of St. Joseph, 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling was kidnapped at gunpoint. Twenty-seven years later, on September 3, 2016, Danny Heinrich led authorities to the boy’s remains. What lies between is the riveting story of the search for Jacob Wetterling, told by his mother, Patty. In 2013, the Wetterlings were joined on their quest for answers by two unlikely allies-a local blogger and a plumber. Joy Baker convinced Jared Scheierl to come forward and share his story about being kidnapped from a nearby town and sexually assaulted the same year as Jacob. Together, these two uncovered a string of similar assaults that had never been fully investigated. The combined efforts of this foursome led to the breakthrough that solved the case.

Patty Wetterling is a national advocate, visionary and educator on the prevention of child abduction and exploitation.

Joy Baker works as an independent marketing consultant, professional copywriter, and writing coach.

Tuesday morning, the ladies gathered for Fancy Nails, enjoying a little pampering and fellowship. Wednesday morning, Pastor Miron led Chapel. Later, residents tested their luck with a lively game of L-C-R Dice. Thursday morning, we were happy to welcome visitors from Advanced Opportunities, who joined our residents for a fun morning of Bingo.

Friday afternoon was a relaxing one as residents gathered for a movie and popcorn. Later in the day, we had the opportunity to watch the Tractor Parade, helping kick off the start of Box Car Days Weekend. Saturday morning, residents ended the week with another traditional game of Bingo. In the afternoon, they enjoyed watching the Kiddie Parade, bringing even more Box Car Days fun to Prairie View.

Congratulations to this week’s Bingo winners, Nora and Vida! A special thank you to Advanced Opportunities for coming to Prairie View and spending the morning playing Bingo with our residents. We truly appreciate your time, kindness, and the joy you bring when you visit!

“The heavens are telling the glory of God, and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.” -- Psalm 19:1 I’m sure more than one passerby wondered what the big dork adorned with a cowboy hat was doing staring into the sunrise that broke over our little city located on the northern prairie.

After all, I was standing on the sidewalk outside a restaurant where I was headed for a meeting on full display to all. But I couldn’t help it.

Seconds before, as I exited my truck, my attention was grabbed by the brilliant display of clouds hanging low on the horizon, obscuring the sun itself but making for it a brilliant canvas on which to display its work.

The altocumulus clouds appearing in an undulatus pattern (no, I did not know any of this until I Googled it) were on fire with brilliant purples and oranges and yellows. Set against the cottony white clouds and the robin’s egg blue sky … well, the word “breathtaking” doesn’t do the sight justice.

In fact, neither did the photo of the horizon I took do it justice either. Another reminder that no matter what we humans build, the Creator’s work still trumps ours.

I stood transfixed. It’s the only way to describe the moment.

As you can imagine, we navigate a lot of challenging events each week working alongside those who utilize emergency shelter and food pantry services. Sometimes the weight of it all can dull your wonder about just how exquisite creation is.

But on this one morning, God’s beauty won out. I stood looking foolish, a middleaged man in a cowboy hat and Aztec print dress shirt, staring at the sky, unmoving. I’m not sure how many people saw me, but I’m sure they all got a good chuckle.

I need to remind myself of this far too often as well. So know that I am also preaching to myself, friends: Develop an intentional practice of finding time to drink in creation’s gift.

The majority of us spend so much time rushing through a day, checking off the items in hopes of winning some mythical prize for being so efficient, while the natural world just goes about its business, oblivious to the things that twist our knickers.

I know, I know. Just call me “pot,” as my preachiness on this particular topic maybe doesn’t seem very genuine. But I assure you, it is. I am battling to be more present in my days, acknowledging the people around me, and allowing the beauty of the natural world around me sweep me off my feet once in a while.

So, the next time someone catches you standing in a parking lot staring up the clouds, just nod and tell ‘em that a crazy pastor told you it was OK.

Amen.

Sgt. Troy Christianson

Question: I saw in one of your recent articles talking about stopping for a school bus. In the article you stated, “Motorists are not required to stop for a bus if the bus is on the opposite side of a separated roadway (median, etc.) — but they should remain alert for children.” Can you explain the “etc.” as I still have questions.

Answer: Excellent question and yes, I can. Minnesota state statute says: Exception for separated roadway: A person driving a vehicle on a street or highway with separated roadways is not required to stop the vehicle when approaching or meeting a school bus that is on a different roadway.

“Separated roadway” means a road that is separated from a parallel road by a physical barrier, raised median, or depressed median. As I mentioned in my previous article as I can not repeat it enough, watch and remain alert for children.

With no desire to turn this week’s column into me just talking about our recent vacation, I’ll attempt to explain that first sentence.

Our wedding anniversary is on August 30th, so we try to take a vacation in late August or early September every year. This year we decided to travel to northern Ohio, the area where we both grew up. The plan was to relax and see some people and things, and visit places from our past.

Way back in June, we had purchased tickets to some Guardians games, so that was part of the plan. There is a tourist attraction west of where we grew up that both of us have seen billboards for since we were children but have never attended, so we planned to stop there. On Wednesday night, we attended the church where both Julie and I were saved as teenagers. Julie still has a handful of cousins living in the area, and we had the joy of spending time with each of them.

We spent one afternoon just driving around to the homes we lived in growing up, including the house where Julie spent most of her childhood. She did not recognize it. At first, we drove past it, not knowing which house it was until we turned around and drove by it a second time. Even the house numbers had changed from three-digit to five-digit numbers.

Like many families, we get older, and the only time we see cousins is at weddings and funerals. As time passed, we all became empty nesters; therefore, nowadays, gatherings are mostly for funerals.

Julie is on the younger side of most of the cousins. We are in our mid-sixties, and nearly all of the cousins have passed the seventy-year mark. Before this past week, it had been several years since we had seen any of them. Time has done to them what it does to all of us; the cousins and we have aged. We all look old.

With some of the cousins, we gathered around a restaurant table; with others, it was conversation around the dining room table or sitting around the living room.

The talks were all very similar. We started with what each of us is doing, but quickly moved on to the kids and grandkids, who, in most cases, are already adults themselves. The women brought out the photos, showing the latest pictures of all the family members. At some point, the conversations would move to memories, things they did together as children, and family members who have moved into eternity.

The visits were wonderful. It’s a rare occurrence, but the whole vacation went off without a hitch. On the drive home, however, I couldn’t help but think: since the pattern has already developed that we’re only seeing each other at funerals, when will we see each other again, and whose funeral will it be?

That thought brought a verse to mind, James 4:14: “Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.”

There is so much in that one verse. It shows the uncertainty of presumption. We cannot say something as simple as, “I am going to the store tommorow” with one hundred percent certainty.

The verse makes it clear that future events in this life are hidden from us.

It tells us that life is brief. By comparing our lives to vapor, we see how frail life really is.

Lastly, we see that death is universal. Yes, Julie and her cousins are all in their sixties and seventies. How many will reach eighty? Will any reach ninety? Only God knows. At our ages, we can see the writing on the wall. No one talks about it much, but people of our age know in the back of their minds that time is valuable because the math tells us there isn’t much time left.

Sadly, no one of any age can guarantee tomorrow. My sister died at 26. The best man at my wedding died at 24. I had a great-uncle who died at 112. I’ve preached funerals for infants and teenagers. The vapor for all of us eventually vanishes.

Life after death will last for eternity. Our life here, regardless of how long, even 112, is less than a blink of an eye compared to eternity.

God wants us to spend eternity with Him. 2 Peter 3:9: “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to usward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”

Since God is holy and we are sinful, our sin has separated us from Him (Isaiah 59:2, Psalm 66:18). God’s law declares that the shedding of blood is the only means of erasing sin and reuniting us with Him (Hebrews 9:22).

The sacrifice must be sinless. Step in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, God in the flesh, sinless, holy, the perfect Lamb of God, the perfect blood sacrifice for our sins. 1 Peter 3:18, “For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit.”

Jesus did everything necessary for our salvation. John 19:30, “When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.”

We must then place faith in what He did, not anything we have done. It is not our good works, it is not our religion, or anything else we do that grants us eternal life in heaven with God throughout eternity. Faith in His sacrificial death on the cross is the only thing that matters.

Romans 5:1: “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Philippians 3:9: “And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith.”

If you are around my age, you understand what I meant when I talked about our visit with the cousins. If you are much younger, please understand that the days of gray hair and the disappearance of that youthful appearance will be gone much sooner than you think. Also, there is no guarantee that your vapor won’t vanish before that first gray hair.

Regardless of your age, place your faith in Christ for your eternity now, before the vapor vanishes.

Before the game, a special ceremony will recognize and thank the veterans and First Responders in attendance for their service, sacrifice and commitment to local communities.

Plan to arrive at the high school football complex by 6:30 p.m. Friday so you can be properly honored before kickoff.

“The increase in the pheasant index across the state and within several regions is good news for pheasant hunters this fall,” said Steven Woodley, DNR senior wildlife research biologist. “Our warmer winter likely helped the overwinter survival of hens, and the drier and warmer spring and summer created better conditions for nesting and brood-rearing relative to last year.”

This year’s pheasant index was 90 birds per 100 miles of roads driven, compared to 75 birds in 2025. Pheasant indices increased in the west central, central, and south central regions by 74%, 25%, and 17%, respectively. The west central and southwest regions both had pheasant indices above 130 birds per 100 miles and should provide the best pheasant hunting opportunities, though the south central and central regions should also offer good opportunities. In contrast, pheasant indices decreased in the southeast, east central and southwest regions by 51%, 29% and 15%, respectively.

Observers counted more broods, which generally bodes well for pheasant numbers. There were 93 broods per 100 hens, an increase from 82 broods per 100 hens in 2025. Those who were observing counted an average of four chicks per brood, the same as in 2025.

The increase in brood numbers for a second year in a row is welcomed after their decline in 2024 due to wet spring conditions,” Woodley said.

Weather and habitat are the main influences on Minnesota’s pheasant population trends. Weather causes annual fluctuations in pheasant numbers, while habitat drives longterm population trends. This year’s median hatch date of June 11 was about a week earlier than last year and the 10-year average.

The Minnesota pheasant hunting season opens 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10.

Pheasant hunting areas

Many publicly owned lands are open to hunting, as are private lands enrolled in the state’s Walk-in-Access program (mndnr.gov/walkin). Hunters can use the Minnesota DNR’s online mapping tools to find wildlife management areas by accessing the WMA finder (mndnr. gov/wmas) and the Minnesota DNR Recreation Compass (mndnr. gov/maps/compass.html) to locate public hunting land and private lands enrolled in the Walk-In Access program, including updates on the condition of specific properties.

Habitat factors

Suitable pheasant habitat fluctuates in response to agricultural conservation program enrollment, such as in the Conservation Reserve Program. Habitat set-aside programs, and especially the CRP, play a large role in providing habitat for pheasants in Minnesota.

The CRP, authorized under the federal Farm Bill, pays farmers to remove environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and restore vegetation that reduces soil erosion, improves water quality, and provides habitat for wildlife and pollinators.

2026. Graveside services will be held at a later date. Interment will be in the Tracy City Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com. Stephens Funeral Service - Tracy Area Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Bonnie Jean (Hyatt) VanderBrink was born June

5, 1944, to Harrison and Frances (Kathman) Hyatt in Estherville, Iowa.

In this fascinating presentation, Grammond will uncover hidden roadside curiosities, explore historic windmills; stone buildings and formations, and hear stories that bring the region’s past to life, from railroad depots to churches, to Carnegie libraries and so much more. This presentation features 18 counties of prairie beauty and one-of-a-kind landmarks. You will see familiar landscapes in a whole new way.

Grammond is a Minnesotabased photographer, author, and public speaker known for capturing the essence of Americana, rural landscapes, remembering our veterans, and fading history through his lens.

As the creative force behind J Grammond Photography, he leads photography workshops, speaks at cultural and historical events, sells Fine Art; and publishes books that preserve visual stories of the past. His work has been featured in galleries, healthcare spaces, radio, tv, and podcast programs; and educational programs throughout the region.

Leah Carter of Walnut Grove is one of 22 recipients.

The Minnesota State Fair Scholarship program annually awards up to 22 scholarships of $1,000 each. These scholarships are available to rural youth or those enrolled in an agriculture program in 2025-26. In addition, $2,000 scholarships are awarded to people of any age entering a skilled trade career or furthering their training. Since its inception in 1994, more than $600,000 has been awarded. The Minnesota State Fair Scholarships are funded by the Minnesota State Fair Foundation.

They say time heals all wounds. Maybe not all though, if you ask me. It’s been months since we celebrated 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence on the 4th of July, which indeed, took on a whole new meaning this year.

But this is September, and this month takes on a different meaning, too; it has for 25 years now.

This edition of the Tracy Area Headlight Herald is filled with what I call “good time photos” from last weekend’s Box Car Days celebration. These fun images can be found on nearly every page of this special edition. And while I hope you enjoy all those photo-filled pages, there’s one page in particular that needs some extra attention.

That would be the very back page of the B Section, where you will find a fullpage commemoration of 9/11. There shouldn’t be a newspaper in this country that doesn’t have a page like that. Yes, we could’ve filled it with more Box Car Days photos, or sold some color ads to pad our bottom line, but that just feels, well, kind of un-American.

Besides, we can’t forget.

That is why there is a Page One story featuring Tracy Police Chief Jason Lichty and Fire Chief Dale Johnson III. I sat down with them last week to talk about their recollection of Sept. 11, 2001. Who better to talk to than those who protect and serve our community?

And that’s why I’m writing about 9/11 here. We can’t forget.

I often wonder if today’s young students are taught about 9/11 like I was about Pearl Harbor when I was a kid. Of course, there are no textbooks anymore, but finding information and images from 9/11 on the internet is hardly a challenge. I did take solace when I found that there have been books about 9/11 written for children as young as kindergarten-age.

Still, are today’s students writing reports on 9/11? Do teachers include it as part of their lesson plan?

I sure hope they do, because … we can’t forget.

I haven’t. I will probably never forget that morning. Like millions of others, I turned on my TV that morning as I was getting ready for work. I remember thinking, “This is happening in my

country?” I had planned on heading to work at the Independent later than usual because of a late night the day before. However, I got a call from my boss, Dana Yost, who simply said, “You better get in here.”

While we at the Independent were thousands of miles away from what was going on out east, we’re still reporters and news-gatherers. We’re still documentarians, if only on a local level. And as we all know what happened on 9/11 affected us all in some way.

I got to the paper and we quickly decided that we would put a special section together — a combination of Associated Press stories and photos and a local perspective. In the business, we call them “man-on-the-street” stories, and believe me, people had a lot to say.

Last week, Dana emailed me, asking if I still had that section. I told him I do, but that I would have to dig it out of some box somewhere in my house. So that’s what I did, and I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t moved as I paged through the section.

And that’s why we did what we did — to make sure we never forget.

Don’t read this. TRUST ME!

But, why should you trust me? Have I earned your trust? Why or why not? Who am I? I’m nobody important. What makes me think that my opinion should have any bearing on you or your life? Well, that’s exactly what this letter is about. Why is one person’s opinion more important than another’s?

Slowly, over the last few decades, we’ve all been conditioned to believe that what each of us say, matters. And, that if we use our “freedom of speech,” our voice should be and would be heard and heeded.

At least, that’s how most of us were raised. There are exceptions, however. Don’t trust criminals, or liars. But, why not? Some people labeled as criminals have been proven innocent after conviction. And, sometimes, truth is subjective. So, who can we trust? News outlets are reporting current events. And, because of freedom of the press, they should all be non-biased, honest, and trustworthy. Right?

Well, not always. I’ve learned through my years of growing up, that sometimes you don’t always get the whole truth. And, because a popular phrase has come into our lexicon, there’s now something called “fake news”. But, what makes it “fake”?

Someone called it fake, so it’s not legitimate. Or perhaps, it may be fake because it’s delivered in a lighthearted or satirical way. So, is it up to me to decide what is real and what is fake? Should I be reading an article or watching a news clip, and thinking “there is no spoon”?

Or, perhaps, our news outlets should come with attached warnings.

“May contain nuts.” “Possible Scam Call.”

It used to be that we knew who to trust. It used to be that we, as a community and country, had role models. We had those people whom we could collectively say, “I believe this person, or these people to be trustworthy!”

However, we’ve become so divided with our opinions, in our society, that I’ve got to ask… Do these people still exist? Who are our role models? While I struggle to find these answers for myself, how am I supposed to raise my children when they’re asking the same questions that I have? How can we teach something we don’t know?

History teaches us that we can’t and won’t learn from history. Are we doomed to repeat the mistakes of our fathers?

My kids are screwed. “Consult owners manual to avoid injury.”

Surely, we can trust our law enforcement officers. Well, until one, or a few of them do something illegal or immoral. Then, they’re all tainted. The many because of the few. Half the population saying “Back the Blue” and the other half waving signs saying “Black Lives Matter”. But, judgement comes swift. No matter the legality or who is right or wrong.

We can always put our faith in faith, religion, of course. Well, until someone has a different belief structure than yourself. Then they’re wrong. Plain and simple. No need to argue that. Why do we even have a Freedom of religion? I’m just not going to trust anyone with a different faith than my own.

But, what if someone isn’t forthcoming with their personal beliefs? Should we just start requiring people to wear a badge or a pin stating what they believe? Maybe a star? Or, maybe we just make everyone wear a certain color? For example, I will implicitly trust anyone who wears yellow socks. If they don’t have yellow socks, they’re no good. And, I will use every last breath in my body to tell all my yellow sock people how awful those other sock people are. After all, I’ve got my freedom of speech and I’ve got the opinion that my opinion matters. I’ll just start to blame my problems on those people who don’t wear yellow socks!

The Vikings lost out on the playoffs again this season?!? I blame the white sock people! (and the Packers).

We yearn for controversy, and in that we steal our ability to trust others away from ourselves.

We used to trust each other. Now, we constantly are waiting for the other shoe to drop. We’re looking forward to the moment when someone we once believed in, proves themselves unworthy of our faith in them. All so we can tweet out our opinion or update our status and say that we knew it all along. We are justified in our behavior and our opinion is qualified.

Until, of course, inevitably, we prove ourselves unworthy of the trust that others have in us. Or, the trust that we have in ourselves. If you’ve made it this far, you made the decision to read this mess. Now, who do you trust? Why?

Where have all the heroes gone? Are they now forgotten? Do they lie in unmarked, unknown graves only remembered by silent whispers because of their faults and mistakes?

What is it that makes a person good and are the kids alright?

“These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.”

Thank you for attending my TED talk.

JASON STEPHENS TRACY

The Knights were in town Tuesday and showed why this year could mark another step in that dynasty-building process. RTR showed o its elite power and defense in a 2512, 25-20, 25-17 win over the Panthers.

“I think this group of girls still has a lot in them that we haven’t even tapped in to,” TMB coach Heather Kamrud-Rice said. “This early in the journey, I think it’s good to understand that being intimidated by the other team only takes away from our ability to capitalize on our own talents.”

Unlike last week’s match against Windom where the Panthers started strong, TMB found itself playing from behind for the start of the first set. RTR got up 14-6 and continued to roll from there, outscoring TMB 11-6 the rest of the way.

“Playing a team like RTR this early in the season gives us a chance to really see the things that we do well, the shining moments,” Kamrud-Rice said. “But I feel like we had a few deer-in-the-headlights looks, not realizing that we could do the same.”

Set 2 was a dierent - and much better - story for the home team. This time, the Panthers didn’t allow RTR to pull away. The Panthers took their first lead of the match at 8-7 on a Melaina Ankrum kill. Later, another Ankrum kill put TMB up 15-14. However, the Knights scored 11 of the next 16 points for the set win. Even so, it was clear that if there was an intimidation factor early on, it faded as the match went on.

“Braelynn Kirk (18 digs) was doing a fantastic job of honing in and playing some great defense, and our blockers were strong,” Kamrud-Rice said. “This wasn’t the best we’ll ever play. I’m really hoping that we dedicate some time in the gym and take a step up every game.”

TMB opened Set 3 by scoring four of the first six points, but RTR's consistency at the net allowed them to not only overcome the early deficit, but open up a five-point lead at 15-10. A couple RTR miscues brought TMB to within 15-13. The Knights' lead grew to 24-15 before Ankrum had a kill and a big block to pull TMB to within seven points, but a TMB kill attempt that went long ended the match.

Ankrum and Allie Adams had eight and six

kills, respectively, for the Panthers. Alli Dolan had 15 set assists and a pair of kills.

The Panthers will take their 1-2 record to Marshall on Friday for the Southwest Challenge. TMB will open play against another powerhouse, Benilde-St. Margaret’s, last year's Class AAA state runner-up.

RTR 25 25 25 TMB 12 20 17 Kills: Ankrum 8, Adams 6, Knott 3, Dolan 2, Lanoue 2, Martinez. Set assists: Dolan 15, Ankrum 4, Kirk. Digs: Kirk 18, Adams 6, Knakmuhs 5, Ankrum 5, Knott 3, Martinez 2, Dolan 2, Danielson. Blocks: Ankrum 3, Adams. Serve %: 88.2%. Service aces:

Adams, Danielson.

forward wall was charging while the Windom line was not in a 14-0 Scrapper win. From the very beginning the spirited Scrapper attack, although hampered by penalties, kept constant pressure on a determined Eagle eleven. Red Sammons threw a TD pass to Butch Gregoire, and Curt Jette scored on a short run.

Sept. 17, 1966 - Jim Haugan of Lucan quickly became famous late Saturday afternoon when he canned his tee shot on the 154-yard No. 2 hole at the Tracy Country Club for a hole-in-one. Haugan, who reportedly has played only four or five rounds of golf, used a No. 3 iron on his ace shot that was witnessed by his playing companions, L. C. "Pat" Patterson and H. W. Jensen, also of Lucan. Mrs.

Gordon Mattson, standing up on the hill playing No.

7 fairway, was in the best position to see Haugan’s ball bounce twice on the green and then it was gone in the cup.

Haugan's ace was the first since Sam Crouse sank his tee shot on the 138-yard No. 8 hole August 18. 1963, and the sixth of record on the course.

Sept. 9, 1976 - Four

touchdowns in the second half broke a 6-6 halftime deadlock and gave Balaton a 36-14 win over Milroy’s Spartans in the opening game for both teams last Friday at Balaton. Steve Louwagie had a scoring run for the Spartans, and Steve

Borchert ran one in for the Warriors.

Sept. 17, 1986 - Jon Otto, Tracy, finished fourth in his division in the annual ten kilometer Turkey Trot in Worthington Saturday. Otto, running in the men’s 17 and under age division, completed the 10-kilometer course around Lake Okabena in a time of 41:46. He finished 132nd out of 405 runners.

Sept. 11, 1996 - All 27 points in a 27-0 Panther win over ACGC were scored by senior running back Rick Johnson on three touchdowns, three extra points and two field goals of 35 and 39 yards.

Sept. 13, 2006 - Panther

cross country runners continued to improve their performances at the Marshall Invitational Monday. The Panther boys were fifth and the girls eighth at the Marshall Invitational Monday. The boys were led by a fourth-place from Ryan Tholen, Ryan also finished first in the Panther Invitational this week.

Sept. 14, 2016 - The

Panther girls showed their mettle in placing fourth among 12 teams at their home invitational at the Tracy Country Club Thursday.

Alecia and Brooke Christian paced the Panthers. Alecia placed 19th among 76 runners with a time of 22:25. Brooke was 21st at 22:35.

Tracy Area Elementary School Breakfast 

Friday, Sept. 11: Muffin top, cereal, fruit cup, fruit juice, string cheese 

Monday: Sept. 14: Frudel, cereal, fruit cup, fruit juice, string cheese 

Tuesday, Sept. 15: Breakfast burrito, cereal, fruit cup, fruit juice, string cheese 

Wednesday, Sept. 16: Pancake on a stick, cereal, fruit cup, fruit juice, string cheese 

Thursday, Sept. 17: Breakfast pizza, cereal, fruit cup, fruit juice, string cheese 

Friday, Sept. 18: Dutch waffle, cereal, fruit cup, fruit juice, string cheese

Tracy Area High School Breakfast 

Friday, Sept. 11: Muffin top, cereal, fruit cup, fruit juice, string cheese 

Monday: Sept. 14: Frudel, cereal, fruit cup, fruit juice, string cheese 

Tuesday, Sept. 15: Breakfast burrito, cereal, fruit cup, fruit juice, string cheese 

Wednesday, Sept. 16: Pancake on a stick, cereal, fruit cup, fruit juice, string cheese 

Thursday, Sept. 17: Breakfast pizza, cereal, fruit cup, fruit juice, string cheese 

Friday, Sept. 18: Dutch waffle, cereal, fruit cup, fruit juice, string cheese 

Tracy Area Elementary School Lunch 

Friday, Sept. 11: Max cheese sticks, Lunchable, green beans, side kicks 

Monday: Sept. 14: Chicken nuggets, ham and cheese salad, baked beans, pineapple 

Tuesday, Sept. 15: Pancakes/sausage, turkey and cheese sandwich, tri-tater, orange wedges 

Wednesday, Sept. 16: Spaghetti/meat sauce, club wrap, garlic toast, green beans, pear sauce 

Thursday, Sept. 17: Chili crispitos, turkey and cheese salad, corn, apples 

Friday, Sept. 18: Fish burgers, chicken wrap, California blend, kiwi

Tracy Area High School Lunch 

Friday, Sept. 11: Max cheese sticks, Lunchable, green beans, side kicks, Mandarin oranges 

Monday: Sept. 14: Chicken nuggets, ham and cheese salad, baked beans, pineapple, watermelon 

Tuesday, Sept. 15: Pancakes/sausage, turkey and cheese sandwich, try-tater, orange wedges, applesauce 

Wednesday, Sept. 16: Spaghetti/meat sauce, club wrap, garlic toast, green beans, pear sauce, banana 

Thursday, Sept. 17: Chili crispitos, turkey and cheese salad, corn, apples, mixed fruit 

Friday, Sept. 18: Fish burgers, chicken wrap, California blend, kiwi, peaches

St. Mary’s School Breakfast 

Friday, Sept. 11: Muffin top, cereal, fruit cup, fruit juice, string cheese

Monday: Sept. 14: Frudel, cereal, fruit cup, fruit juice, string cheese 

Tuesday, Sept. 15: Muffin, cereal, fruit cup, fruit juice, string cheese 

Wednesday, Sept. 16: Cereal bar, cereal, fruit cup, fruit juice, string cheese 

Thursday, Sept. 17: Mini cinnis, cereal, fruit cup, fruit juice, string cheese 

Friday, Sept. 18: Cinnamon roll, cereal, fruit cup, fruit juice, string cheese

St. Mary’s School Lunch 

Friday, Sept. 11: Max cheese sticks, green beans, side kicks 

Monday, Sept. 14: Chicken nuggets, baked beans, pineapple 

Tuesday, Sept. 15: Pancakes, sausage patties, tri-tater, orange wedges 

Wednesday, Sept. 16: Spaghetti/meat sauce, garlic toast, green beans, pear sauce 

Thursday, Sept. 17: Chili crispitos, corn, apples

Friday, Sept. 18: Fish burgers, California blend, kiwi

Second Chance Breakfast 

Friday, Sept. 11: N/A 

Monday: Sept. 14: Mini bagel, fruit juice, apple

Tuesday, Sept. 15: Banana slice, fruit juice, apple 

Wednesday, Sept. 16: Breakfast combo, fruit juice, apple 

Thursday, Sept. 17: Mini cinni, fruit juice, apple