Safety Classes

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Snowmobile Safety Class January 5, 2025

There are now 29 new hard core certified snowmobile drivers from the class Sunday Jan. 5, 25:

Front row: Anna Frokjer, Henry Frokjer, Dayvin Lange

2nd row: Oaklee Steinke, Mason Shemon, Milton Callstrom, Jakobe Agenten, Henry Schumacher, Harley Kyllo, Shelby Bauer, Madison Garding, Macy Brown, Leah Lubahn

3rd row: Ashby Clark, Brooks Holst, Levi Rostad, Cashtyn Sather, Gavin Tyson, Beatrix Miller, Allison Lubahn, Rylee Dorhn, Mya Olsen, Evelyn Frokjer, Elyse Ryan

Back row: Ethan Kyllo, Callen Wiebusch, Carter Peterson, Matthew Holz, Nash Sather

A huge thanks to everyone who helped out with the class, especially when everyone had to stand out in the 10 degree cold:

Volunteers: Doris Ryan, Katie & Ethan Weckerling, Ben & Addy Poncelet, Steve VanDeusen, Jason VanDeusen, Jackie Garding, Chase & Bailey Danielson.

Our Certified Instructors: Derek Weckerling, Treyben Kehren, Ray Hadler, & Paula Wagner.

our Miracle maker: Andy Schumacher of Schumacher Brothers for getting the snow course made for us. Those that shared their sleds: Casey Rostad, Adam Bauer, Treyben Kehren, Steve VanDeusen, & Andy Schumacher.

Thanks to Ryan Buck for speaking to the class and sharing his snowmobile story.

A huge thanks also to our officers who helped with the class: DNR officer Brittany Hauser, Goodhue County Sheriffs Officers: Jordan Winberg and Tim Friis.

And to Kim Carlson for storage of our props, the City of Goodhue for allowing us to use the snow piles.

For more photos from the class see the pictures/videos page on our website: gbrailriders.com.

ATV Safety Class September 22, 2024

36 new students are now safety certified thanks to everyone’s help: The 34 that are pictured are: (sorry, but the names aren't all in correct order):

Front: Ashby Clark

2nd row: Jence Fitzgerald, Rexton Hohrman, Blake Ratz, Javier Hurtado, Isla Lexvold, Henry Lexvold

next row: Adelyn Schiller, Denver Mehrkens, Oaklee Steinke, Beatrix Miller, Ashlyn Peters, Brynn Ryan, Emily Lodermeier, Brooke Lodermeier, Kale Johnson, Emily Fallon, Temprence Volkman

next row: Scarlett Krusmark, Raelyn Krusmark, Brettley Krusmark, Rylan Roles, Jaxx Heitman, Ryder Hohrman, Calvin Brinkman, Garrett Rehder, Daniel Marshall, Grady Riester, Keith Ratz, Blake Henderson, Nash Matthees, Tanner Carpenter, Bryce Gerdes, Weston Hackman

ATV Safety Class May 5, 2024

ATV Safety class May 5, 2024

What a beautiful day for riding ATV today or taking an ATV safety training class! We have 30 new safety certified students as of today.

Congratulations to you all: Front row: Hailey Johnson, Aleyah Lindahl, Violet Amundson, Addisyn Timm, Rachel Weed, Lucinda Miller, Cheyenne Cordes, Hannah Ryan

Sorry the rest of the names may not be in order (my paper got wet and I can't read the names very well). So in the remaining 2 rows are: Torrence Ellis, Autumn Lindahl, Kevin Meyer, Henry Luhman, Milton Callstrom, Reis Hanson, Matthew Weed, Tommy Holmes, William Osterberg, Zander Ortega, Linden Siebenaler, Aiden Lindahl, Jackson English, Carter Peterson, Chase Fitch, Rylee Fitch, Haylee Jo Fogelson, Rosie Cook, Mason Gullickson, Jack Nelson, Ty Schutz

Thanks so much to all the wonderful volunteers who helped out today: Doris Ryan, Brady Gadient, Guy Whipple, Dawn Vikingson, Chase Danielson, Jason Lindahl, Mark Vieths, Mark Thermos.

And to our ATV safety certified instructors: Warren Majerus, Treyben Kehren, Ray Hadler, Joshua Boeckman, & Paula Wagner.

A huge thanks to our officers who helped out with the class: DNR officer Derek Schneider, Goodhue County Deputy Officers Jordan Winberg and Aaron Moser.

And to AG-Partners for the use of the lot. And The Goodhue Lion's for use of the facility. And Kim Carlson for storage of our props.

It does take a village to keep teach the kids to ride safely!

Snowmobile Safety Class January 21, 2024

Congratulations to you all:

Blake Beckenbaugh, Braxton Schulz, Brayden Hinck, Brynn Frederick, Calvin Brinkman, Connor Kohrs, Cooper McGowan, Creston Grobe, Denise Tonn, Egan Grant, Gabreyelle Stoffer, Gavin Peck, Hazel Beaumont, Isabella Mitchell, Jaysa O'Connor, Lydia Klindworth, Mason Dingfelder, Max Gravemann, Owen McGowan, Reagan Schulz, Sterling Gadient, Zachary Sherer. (The names are not in order. 3 of the students had already left the building before photo)

Thanks to all the volunteers who helped with the class: Doris Ryan, Tony McDonald, Steve VanDeusen, Ben & Addie Poncelet, Mike Klindworth, David Sherer, Ben O'Connor, Katie Weckerling, Ethan Weckerling, Carleen Weckerling and our Certified safety instructors: Derek Weckerling, Ray Hadler, Treyben Kehren, & Paula Wagner.

Also a huge thanks to our Officers who helped: DNR officer Derek Schneider, Goodhue County Sheriffs Officers Jordan Winberg & Mike Ayres. Thank you for your service!!!!!!!!

ATV Safety Class Septembere 24, 2023

Congratulations to our newest 26 ATV safety certified students:

Front: Keiten Matthees, Max Gravemann

2nd row: Abby Dicke, Lydia Klindworth, Riley Johnson, Tatum Keys

3rd row: William Ryan, Zach Sherer, Trevon Dicke, Gavin Friedline, Reed Holz, Josh Ryan, Gavin Tyson, Lincoln Grothe, Lyndon Clausen, Madalyn Fox, Aubrey Fox

Back row: Jace Feuring, Dominick Warren, Corbin Laue, Sam Ryan, Jack Logue, Max Lexvold, James Lexvold, Kylie Meyer, Brynn Frederick

Thanks to all the volunteers who helped them get certified: Doris Ryan, Katie, Carleen, Ethan, & Evan Weckerling, Steve VanDeusen, Mike Klindworth, & Chris Ryan. Thanks to our Goodhue County Deputy Officers Jordan Winberg and Mike Ayres for their services.

And thank to the certified instructors: Derek Weckerling, Kenny Timm, Warren Majerus, Treyben Kehren, Jordan Winberg, & Paula Wagner. We also want to thank AG-Partners for the use of their lot for the driving course.

ATV Safety Class May 7, 2023

Another big day in Goodhue today! It looked like it was going to rain, but 40 students chanced it and got their ATV Safety Certification! Great job everyone!

Congratulations : (the names are not in the order of how they are pictured in the photo, it took a couple photos to get all the bright faces in the photo) Addisyn Rolph, Ainsley Hadler, Alexander Van Eps, Alexis Van Eps, Ayden Titus, Brayden Rolph, Caleb Lorentz, Callen Wiebusch, Charlee Ihrke, Charles Colvin, Charles Papenfus, Charlie Holst, Chloe Vanguilder, Colton Hanson, Creston Grobe, Dylan Menge, Ethan Richmond, Greta Hadler, Greyson Ryan, Haylee Ramboldt, Jackson Hermanson, Kevin Carlson, Levi Jenson, Liam Lodermeier, Lilly Omberg, Logan Dicke, Marti Huneke, Max Bauer, Milo Mullenix, Noah Carel, Noah Melson, Owen Ihrke, Raylen VanDeusen, Reid Meyer, Riley Klebe, Riley Titus, Timothy Lorentz, Tenley Lexvold, Tristan Carel, & Tyler Thomsen.

Thanks to all everyone who volunteered their time to help out: Club members- Doris Ryan, Tony McDonald, Steve VanDeusen, Jason VanDeusen, Katie Weckerling, & Ethan Weckerling. The parents who helped out: Brady Holst, Tanya Huneke, Dustin Wiebusch, Paul Lorentz, Adam Bauer, Danielle Menge. New certified student who stepped up to help: Callen Wiebusch. And thanks to our ATV safety certified instructors: Derek Weckerling, Warren Majerus, Treyben Kehren, & Paula Wagner. And many thanks to AG-Partners for the use of their parking lot for the driving course, and to Luke & Leslie Luhman for storage of our props.

And many thanks to our officers who helped: Goodhue County Deputy Sheriff Jordan Winberg & DNR officer Brittany Hauser.

We truly appreciate your service!

Snowmobile Safety Class January 29, 2023

It was a cold day today, but we just found 55 new die-hard snowmobilers in Goodhue.

Congratulations to all of you for the job well done and sticking it out in the very cold day to get it done!

Aayden Lodermeier, Abram Rassier, Alyssa Tighe, Benjamin Thomforde, Brennan Flotterud, Cameron Agenten, Carsen Eckhoff, Carter Boldt, Chace Linnell, Cole Ganser, Colton Aslakson, Colton Hanson, Colton Holst, Colton Shenach, Corbin Jaeger, Cooper Bangerter, Ellie Jennings, Emme Hattemer, Ethan Weckerling, Finn Lodermeier, Gavin Lange, Greyson Ryan, Henry Lexvold, Jackson Hermanson, Kylie Tighe, Laylea Kodada, Leah Ganser, Lisabel Haugen, Logan Ganser, Mallory Lindholm, Max Bauer, Michael Streiff IV, Murphy Voth, Nash Matthees, Nathan Mirsberger, Noah Delk, Oliver Munson, Owen Hattemer, Raylen VanDeusen, Reid Finnesgard, Sawyer Marcellus, Seth Malyon, Ryan Huneke, Torin Callstrom, Tucker Thomforde, Shelby Dankers, William Holz, Wilson Breuer, Vianna Brickzin, Victoria Luhman, Walter Callstrom, Wyatt Klindworth, Cooper Brown, Ruby Sjoblom, & Noah Melson

Thanks to our wonderful officers who helped: DNR Officers Brittany Hauser & Derek Schneider, and Goodhue County Sheriff Deputy's Jordan Winberg and Mike Ayers.

Many thanks to all of the volunteers who helped out with the class inside and outside: Doris Ryan, Katie & Ethan Weckerling, Ben, Will, & Addy Poncelet, Tony McDonald, Mitch Lindholm, Trent Stemmann, Mike Klindworth, & Steve and Jason VanDeusen. Thanks to our certified safety instructors who helped: Derek Weckerling, Ray Hadler, Guy Whipple, Paul Huneke, Treyben Kehren, Kenny Timm, & Paula Wagner.

We appreciate the City of Goodhue for allowing us to do the driving portion in Rosie Park.

ATV Safety Class September 25 2022

It was a beautiful sunny day in Goodhue today, as 34 new students earned their ATV safety certificate. Congratulations to you all! You did a great job and we are honored to have helped you earn it.

In the 11am class:

Front row: Colton Johnson, Emme Hattemer, Owen Hattemer, Tayte Lexvold, Taylon Little Soldier, Isabella Mitchell, Bob Ballstadt.

2nd row: Wesley Ryan, Teagan Lexvold, Jaysa O'Connor, Tahli Meyer, Cooper Meyer, Nathan Ballstadt, Henry Ludwig.

Back row: Seth Eischens, Landon Brayton, Lily Shanahan, David Blaylock, Keyan Danninger, Zach Johnson, & Mason Ihrke.

Not in photo: Gavin Kreisler

In the 1:30pm class:

Front row: Carsyn Johnson, Jacob Rumpca, Jeffrey Jenson, Ethan Weckerling, Mylee Rasmussen, Harley Kyllo

Back row: Jakob Jenson, Jacob Melson, Daxton Kreager, Rhett Miller, Grace Amy, Laylea Kodada

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the ATV safety class possible today:

Our club volunteers: Doris Ryan, Tony McDonald, Katie Weckerling,

Carlene Weckerling, Steve VanDeusen, Kyle Majerus, & Tim Hattemer.

Our Safety certified instructors: Derek Weckerling, Warren Majerus, Treyben Kehren, Guy Whipple, & Paula Wagner.

Thanks to the Lion's club for use of the building, Ag-Partners for the lot for our course and Luke & Leslie Luhman for prop storage.

And many thanks to our awesome officers who all did double duty today to help at class! We truly appreciate your service: Goodhue County Deputy Sheriffs Jordan Winberg and Trevor Sullivan, and to our DNR officers Brittany Hauser and Derek Schneider.

ATV Safety Class May 1, 2022

We found some great new die hard ATV riders today. 50 students got certified today and they didn't let the rain stop them! Congratulations to all of you!

11am class:

Weston Holst, Logan Ganser, Caleb Walters, Jacob Coffey

Walter Callstrom, Murphy Voth, Carter Boldt, Cole Ganser

Bryer Gustafson, Carsen Eckhoff, Bradyn Bork, Gracie Peterson, Annabelle Hanson, Leah Ganser

Torin Callstrom, Ruby Schafer, Macy Voth, Brittian Bork, Ella Hauschildt, Louie Otto, Bella Otto

Danny Mann, Joe Coffey, Cooper Rasmussen, Abby Jonas, Jenna Nelson

1:30pm class:

Noah Lindquist, Carter Lindholm, Jay Ryan, Atticus Miller, Gavin Kreisler, Mason Tang

Maxx Staub, Sterling Gadient, Jillian Stickler, Lyla Bonner, Mallory Lindholm, Rebekah Luhman

Ellis Grant, Issac Schurke, Logan Schurke, Hayden Stickler, Nolan Moore, Clayton Hofteig, Emma Voth, Kaelynn Ryan, Case Bowers Jackson Lindquist, Carson Frank, Connor Klein, Gage Sorby

A huge thank you to our great officers for your time and your service: DNR officers Brittany Hauser and Derek Schneider and the Goodhue County Deputy Sheriffs Jordan Winberg and Trevor Sullivan

Thank you to all the club volunteers and parents who helped with the class: Steve VanDeusen, Doris Ryan, Tony McDonald, Ethan Weckerling, Dawn Vikingson, Tom Voth, Todd Staub, Ben Poncelet, Addy Poncelet, Will Poncelet, Scott Matthees, Andy Hofteig, Ben Lindquist, & Gary Stickler. (if I missed anyone else please let me know).

Thank you to the certified safety instructors: Derek Weckerling, Kenny Timm, Treyben Kehren, Ray Hadler, Jodi Reding, & Paula Wagner.

Thank you to the Goodhue Lion's for use of building, and Jeff & Carolyn Ryan and AG- Partners for area to do driving course, and to Luke Luhman for prop storage.

Snomobile Safety Class Dec. 12, 2021

It was a winter wonderland in Goodhue today. We now have 55 new safety certified snowmobile drivers who will be able to enjoy the beautiful snow we have at the present. Congratulations to all of you.

In the 11am class: Sitting in front- Cody Bohlman, Joe Frigaard, Kasey Cordes, Arlyn Von Knobelsdorf, Greta Brand, Cooper Meyer

2nd row- Gwen Krueger, Abby Jonas, Lily Von Knobelsdorf, Luke Fleming, Ryan Rechtzigel, Jacob Nibbe, Noah Meyer, Will Poncelet,

Mack Otterness, Lola Christianson, Aubrey Christianson, Madison Poston, Kinslea Edstrom

Back row- Andrew Swenson, Marcus Rinard, Brayden Burgeson, Gavyn Lorenson, Brock Anderson, Nora Frederick

And in the 1:30pm class: Sitting- Emma Voth, Macy Voth, Wyatt Nelson, Landyn Scanlon, Noah Schaefer, Jacob Rumpca, Jack O'Reilly, Rhett Miller,

2nd row: Gracie Peterson, Margaret Leonard, Tristan Olson, Selena Schenach, Lexus Putratz, Macy Schaefer, Maxx Goebel, Chloe Solum, Easton Miller, Kason Arnold, Henry Buehler, Ryder Wendling, Augustus Wendling, Westen Wendling

Back row: Daniel Sandberg, Wyatt Johnson, Brayden Kottschade, Spencer Solum, Sean Mathees, Atticus Miller, Brady Bergquist, David Lexvold

Thank you to Zumbrota Ambulance drivers Blake Hilke and Bob Benson for taking the time to stop in during our afternoon class and talk to the kids. We appreciate your service also!

Thank you to DNR officer Brittany Hauser and Goodhue County Sheriff Jordan Winberg for coming to the morning class and teaching the kids. We appreciate your service!

Thanks to the club members who helped with the class: Doris Ryan, Randy Hadler, Ben Poncelet, Ethan Weckerling, and Will Poncelet. (If I missed any parents that helped, please let me know). And to Michelle Schenach and Ben Poncelet for use of sleds during class.

Many thanks to the snowmobile safety certified instructors for their time and assistance: Derek Weckerling, Guy Whipple, Kenny Timm, Treyben Kehren, Ray Hadler, and Paula Wagner.

Thanks also to the Goodhue Lion's for use of their facilities, Jeff & Carolyn Ryan for use of depot lot for driving, Luke Luhman for storing supplies for class.

ATV class Sept. 19, 2021

We want to congratulate the 36 newest ATV safety certified drivers. You all did a great job!

In the 11am group: (front row)-Emily Mehrkens, Madilyn Grabau, Nora Frederick, Rose Allen. (2nd row)- Eli Mehrkens, Chase Dohrn, Ryan Rechtzigel, Kenneth Rowland, Joel Spicer, Hannah Adler. (3rd row)- Kalie Erlanson, Kyle Erlanson, Wade Allen, Reece Wagner, Colby Dohrn.

n the 1:30 group: (front)- Kenadee Schiell, Ben Thomforde, Finn Lodermeier, Kasey Cordes, Ayva Marklevits, Wyatt Klindworth.

(Middle row)- Ruby Sjoblom, Karlee Bolton, Olivia Nygaard, Hailee Bolton, Cole Schiell, Boe Scheele, Sawyer Marcellus, Bailey Redfield, Mia Quade, Grayson Redfield. (Back row)- Owen Siems, Noah Sjoblom, Brennan Flotterud, Isaac Laqua, David Lexvold.

Thanks to our officers for helping with the class: DNR Conservation Officers Brittany Hauser and Derek Schneider, and Goodhue County Deputy Sheriff Jordan Winberg.

Thanks to the GBRR volunteers who helped: Doris Ryan, Tony McDonald, Steve VanDeusen, Mike Klindworth, Lacey Luhman, Jeff Sjoblom and to the parents who helped (I may not have gotten everyone's name) Jamie Quade, Brock Marklevits.

Thanks to the Certified Safety Instructors: Warren Majerus, Derek Weckerling, Treyben Kehren, Leslie Luhman, Kenny Timm, Jodi Reding, Ray Hadler, & Paula Wagner.

Many Thanks to the Goodhue Lions for use of the building, to Jeff and Carolyn Ryan for use of the lot for driving, and Dan Poncelet for storage.

It really does take a village to teach our kids to be safe!

ATV Class May 2nd 2021

Sunday May 2, 2021

Big day in Goodhue today! We have 44 new ATV safety certified drivers! Congratulations to all of you:

In the 11am class: Brody Goodnature, Brielle Goodnature, Tyler Applen, Hunter Westing, Colton Alms, Carter Dicke, Tucker Thomforde, Taylor Thomforde, Owen Craig, Riley Redepening, Riley Mirsberger, Simon Brand, Thomas, Brand, Greta Brand, Kylie Mann, Ethan Diercks, Morgan Rehder, Kendra Rehder, Noah Meyer, Emma Schiller, Jaxen Melrose.

In the 1:30 class: Colton Schenach, Carleen Weckerling, Adam Dubbels, Talen Rabe, Leni Rabe, Michael Roschen, Maya Roschen, Vincent Keys, Niko Keys, Abigail Roepke, Kyla Nardinger, Carter Bursinger, Jayden Ehrich, Michael Majerus, Sydney Ehrich, Emilee Majerus, Addy Poncelet, Will Poncelet, Isabel Hanson, Ethan Andrews, Ryan Ellis, Lola Christianson, Aubrey Christianson

Thanks to all the volunteers who helped with the class: Doris Ryan, Tony McDonald, Steve VanDeusen, Katie Weckerling, Ben Poncelet, Andy Mann, Ethan Weckerling, Ben Ramboldt and all the parents that helped.

Thanks to the Certified instructors: Derek Weckerling, Warren Majerus, Treyben Kehren, Leslie Luhman, Shawn Powers, Guy Whipple, & Paula Wagner.

A huge thanks to DNR officer Brittany Hauser, and Goodhue County Deputy Sheriff's Jordan Winberg & Trevor Sullivan for helping out with the class. And to the Goodhue Lion's for use of the building and the city of Goodhue for use of lot for driving portion.

See photo page for more photos.

Snomobile Safety Class Feb 21, 2021

Congratulations to the new snowmobile safety certified kids from Feb. 21, 2021

What a perfect day for a snowmobile safety training class in Goodhue today with the beautiful snowfalling! There are 49 new certified snowmobile drivers after today! Congratulations to: Jenna Nelson, Tevan Peters, Ali Nelson, Kylie Mann, Carter Mann, Everett Hadler, Avy Agenten, Taylor Thomforde, Seth Eischens, Carleen Weckerling, Riley Redepening, Carter Dicke, Briana Lodermeier, Tobias Lodermeier, Noah Sjoblom, Bradley Wimmer, Hailey Wimmer, Wyatt Finnesgard,Shelby Vogel, Ruby Schafer, Audrey Hermanson, Gus Otto, Hayden Holm, Alex Van Eps, Alexis Van Eps all from the morning class.

And to: Jacob Melson, Nick Harvell, Kyla Nardinger, Riley Mirsberger, Lily Peterson, Kendahl Zimmerman, Dylan Klindworth, Alyssa Knudson, Danny King, Cohen Stephenson, Colton Lohman, Knute Ronningen, Aurora Wiskow, Owyn Fitzgibbons, Mason Glomski, Frederick Reckmann, Reed Sommer, Michael Roschen, Cora Reckmann, Luke Roschen, Zabe Flom, Owen Craig, Wade Allen, & Adam Dubbels from the afternoon class. Great job everyone!

Thanks to DNR officers Brittany Hauser and Derek Schneider and Goodhue County Deputy Sheriff Trevor Sullivan for coming to spend time at the class.

Thanks to the club volunteers who helped: Doris Ryan, Ethan Weckerling, Ryan Holm, Roger Kittelson, Mark Thermos, Steve & Jason VanDeusen, & Mike Klindworth.

And thanks to the certified instructors: Derek Weckerling, Ray Hadler, Paul Huneke, Treyben Kehren, Leslie Luhman, Shawn Powers, Kenny Timm, Guy Whipple (the birthday boy!), & Paula Wagner.

Also thanks to the parents that also helped outside during the class. And to the city of Goodhue for the use of the lot for the driving course & the Lion's for use of the building for class.

For more photos, see our pictures-video section on gbrailriders.com

ATV safety classes Sept. 20,2020

It was a busy Sunday in Goodhue! 40 kids did an awesome job, and became ATV safety certified! Congratulations to all of you!

Thank you to everyone who helped the kids get their certificates: DNR officer Derek Schneider, Goodhue County Deputy Jordan Winberg, the club member volunteers: Doris Ryan, Steve VanDeusen, Randy & Deb Tutewohl, Mike Klindworth. The parents and friends who helped out: Katie Nelson, Hannah Barsness, Carl Majerus, Robert Bonner, Jake Boldt, Andy Mann, Larris Conat. And thanks to the GBRR club members who are certified safety instructors that helped: Warren Majerus, Derek Weckerling, Treyben Kehren, Kenny Timm, & Paula Wagner.

11am class

Asher Bee, Zayne Novek, Xahkota Novek, Chace Linnell, Kael Nibbe, Rylee Stoltz, Brooke Bee, Miley Woxland, Zoi Novek, Keagan Haugen, Ryder Haugen, Ava Haugen,Lucas Melson, Teven Peters, Devon Kreisler, Sofia Lodermeier, Ali Nelson, Cain Lexvold, Owen Lexvold.

1:30 class

Nick Harvell, Dylan Klindworth, Carson Mickelson, Layne Clausen, Toby Lodermeier, Aiden Majerus, Taylor Schulenberg, Selena Schenach, Oliver Bonner, Brayden Schmit, Cameron Agenten, Carter Mann, Bradley Wimmer, Avy Agenten, Briana Lodermeier, Alyssa Knudson, Morgan Luhman, Alexus Clement, Garrett Boldt, Colton Lohman, Hailey Wimmer