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A family escaped a fire without injury after their mobile home in Zumbrota was completely destroyed by a cooking fire. Meanwhile, rehearsals are underway for the musical "BINGO! The Winning Musical" opening at the State Theatre in Zumbrota. The play tells the story of three friends traveling through a storm to attend BINGO night. Finally, the Pine Island Senior Citizens Center will celebrate its 4th anniversary on July 20th with food and music, recalling the community support that helped build the facility.
A family escaped a fire without injury after their mobile home in Zumbrota was completely destroyed by a cooking fire. Meanwhile, rehearsals are underway for the musical "BINGO! The Winning Musical" opening at the State Theatre in Zumbrota. The play tells the story of three friends traveling through a storm to attend BINGO night. Finally, the Pine Island Senior Citizens Center will celebrate its 4th anniversary on July 20th with food and music, recalling the community support that helped build the facility.
A family escaped a fire without injury after their mobile home in Zumbrota was completely destroyed by a cooking fire. Meanwhile, rehearsals are underway for the musical "BINGO! The Winning Musical" opening at the State Theatre in Zumbrota. The play tells the story of three friends traveling through a storm to attend BINGO night. Finally, the Pine Island Senior Citizens Center will celebrate its 4th anniversary on July 20th with food and music, recalling the community support that helped build the facility.
ZUMBROTA A family escaped without injury in a fire that completely destroyed the mobile home where they lived. The Zumbrota Fire Department was called to the scene at 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 9. The property, located at 15 Jefferson Drive, is owned by Larry Zielsdorf. Fire Chief Darrel Leonard said the cause of the fire was cooking-related and began in the kitchen. Though the fire was extinguished quickly, with no spread to other buildings, the home was a total loss. Police Chief Gary Selness said the American Red Cross has been in contact with the family, offering assistance. ZUMBROTA Nothing will stop a group of girlfriends from getting to their BINGO game when BINGO! The Winning Musical opens at the State Theatre (96 East 4th Street) in Zumbrota on Thurs- day, July 17. The play will be pre- sented July 17-19 and 25-26 at 7:30 p.m. A Sunday matinee is offered July 27 at 2 p.m. Gal pals Vern, Honey and Patsy travel through a terrible thunder- storm to get to the annual celebra- tion of the birth of BINGO, where they reminisce about friendships and love, lost and found again, and cart around plenty of good- luck charms. Its just plain fun and speaks to our crazy friendships and lov- ing each other just the way we are, said Kim Simonson, who plays Patsy in the musical. Patsy is so neurotic. Everything is an omen or a sign to her. She speaks to us and all of our little supersti- tions we secretly hold, like cross- ing our fingers or wearing a rally cap at a ball game. Simonson said she loves being part of Z-Theatre because of the support received from area busi- ness and residents. Its allowed me to make new friends and deepen relationships with old friends. In News-Record photos by Faye Haugen The cast of BINGO! The Winning Musical from left to right, Laurie Rauen (Bernice), Emily Smith (filling in for Tomine Erredge), Kim Simonson (Patsy), and Ronda Sand (Honey) rehearses the first act of the Zumbrota Area Arts Councils summer play that will open Thursday at the State Theatre. BINGO! The Winning Musical opens July 17 some small way, I feel I am giving back to the community that has given so much to my family, she said. The musical was written by Michael Heitzman, Ilene Reid, and David Holcenberg. The cast of eight includes Brian Adams, Ronda Anderson-Sand, Tomine Erredge, JC Koepsell, Lori Rauen, Aaron Schumacher, Stephanie Schuma- Newspaper Online: Zumbrota.com Shopper Online: ZumbroShopper.com Section A of Two Sections Wednesday, July 16, 2014 No. 29 One Dollar Covered Bridge Fest Run results / 6A Goodhue County Fair preparation / 5B Mazeppa Daze celebrated / 3A Serving the Highway 52 Golden Corridor from Hader to Oronoco Brian Adams (Sam) and JC Koepsell (Millie) have a disagreement about starting the Early Bird round of BINGO during rehearsal on Friday. The cast of the two-act musical comedy also includes Aaron and Stephanie Schumacher. Former Pine Island resident honored by White House cher, and Kim Simonson, all of Zumbrota. Orchestra members are Charley OBrien of Red Wing and Anne Solberg and Dylon Starr of Zumbrota. Tickets are available in Zum- brota at Busbys Hardware and Furniture, Crossings at Carnegie, and Main Street Pharmacy, and at the door one hour prior to show time. Reserved seats are available exclusively at Crossings at Carnegie. This production is made pos- sible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the South- eastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropria- tion from the arts and cultural heri- tage fund. Z-Theatre operates under the umbrella of the Zumbrota Area Arts Council (ZAAC), owner of the State Theatre. Fundraising ef- forts for the renovation of the build- ing are ongoing. For more infor- mation visit zaac.org or call 507- 272-1129. Outside the Pine Island Senior Citizens Center are group members, from left to right, Karen Ruegg, Deloris Skalicky, Conrad Lechelt, Jean Lechelt, and Lela Kennedy. The group is excited about the upcoming fourth anniversary celebration on July 20. CHICAGO Pamela Fladeland Rodriguez, a 1974 graduate of Pine Island High School and daughter of Elaine Wilbur and the late Merlin Wilbur, was honored earlier this year by the White House drug policy office and was spotlighted in the national drug control strat- egy released last week. Rodriguez, president and CEO of the Chicago-based Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communi- ties (TASC), along with TASC President Emeritus Melody Heaps, is featured in the 2014 National Drug Control Strategy, released July 9 by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. Rodriguez, TASCs president since 2009, and Heaps, who founded the agency and led it for 33 years, were honored at the White House in March as Advocates for Action for their national leader- ship in advancing system-wide justice interventions for people with substance use disorders. Advocates for Action recognizes individuals achievements in im- proving the health and safety of their communities by combating the cycle of drug use and crime. Pamela Rodriguez and Melody Heaps are re-designing the crimi- nal justice system to break the cycle of addiction, arrest, and incar- ceration, says the introduction to a new video on the White House website. As witnesses to the societal impact of illicit drugs and crimi- nal justice responses over the past 40 years, Rodriguez and Heaps provide a concise history of these issues in the 11-minute video, dis- cussing the origins of TASC, the generational influences of drugs and crime in communities, and the diversion of people with sub- stance use and mental health prob- lems from the justice system into community health services. Rodriguez and Heaps also speak to the role that the new Afford- able Care Act presents in reduc- ing rates of incarceration and re- cidivism by increasing access to behavioral health treatment. In addition, the White House Drug Policy Office features the work of Rodriguezs organization in supporting systemic change via evidence-based sentencing in the national strategys fourth chap- ter: Break the Cycle of Drug Use, Crime, Delinquency, and Incar- Pamela Fladeland Rodriguez ceration. TASC and its Center for Health and Justice are working with national law enforcement leaders to provide training on the science of addiction and how this understanding can inform police practices and policies. The National Drug Control Strat- egy, which is published annually, provides strategies and models for reducing illicit drug use and its consequences. Rodriguez lives in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. She has two grown sons, Michael and Joseph. By Audra DePestel PINE ISLAND The Pine Is- land Senior Citizens Center (109 First Street SW) will celebrate its fourth anniversary on July 20 with a noon potluck dinner. All area se- niors and friends of the seniors are invited to attend. Grilled burgers will be served, and everyone is asked to bring a dish to pass. Musical en- tertainment will be provided by Casey and the Good Timers Band. Building Committee members Conrad Lechelt, Carol Moreland, Wendell Zwart, Jerry Vettel, Karen Ruegg, and Norma Lantz were in- strumental in making the multi-pur- pose facility a reality. Karen Ruegg said, We are so thankful for the support from the community, se- nior groups, and the volunteers. The planning and fundraising for the center began in 2001. Thanks to a $21,000 donation from Vern West in 2006, the committee was inspired to start discussing the possibility of building the center. Over 60 active members helped raise money for the center through a multitude of fundraisers including pancake break- fasts, bake sales, quilt raffles, and spaghetti suppers. Thrivent Finan- cial for Lutherans helped out by provided matching funds after fundraisers. Member donations and grants also made a considerable im- pact as well. Progressive Tool and Manufac-turing gave $50,000. The group also received a grant from the Peoples Cooperative Round- up Grant; funds from the Mardag Foundation and the Carl and Verna Schmidt Foundation; and a new computer from IBM. Another mile- stone donation came when Raymond and Lawanda Keller donated a par- cel of land, which the group sold for Pine Island Senior Citizens Center to celebrate anniversary July 20 $50,000. The City of Pine Island donated and transferred the title to the property and local builder Todd Gathje worked on the construction of the facility. The Pine Island Senior Citizen Center was completed in June of 2010. Pine Island Area Home Ser- vices (PIAHS) is also located in the Senior Citizens Center building and has been a welcome asset to the Senior Citizens. PIAHS is a volun- teer organization that transports se- niors and organizes volunteers to do housework, chores, and shop- ping trips for seniors. The Pine Island Senior Citizens incorporated in July of 1967. Prior to the completion of the center, the senior group met in the upstairs of city hall, which is also where SEMCAC served meals. Activities for the seniors were spread through- out the town. Over the years, the Senior Citizens strived to provide opportunities for seniors to stay ac- tive and involved in the commu- nity. Their mission is to help older citizens to pursue a healthy, active, independent lifestyle. A craft group was formed in 1984, an aerobics class in 1986, and the Pine Ears singing group in 1988. A new activity added this year is movie day, held the third Wednes- day of each month at 12:30 p.m. The center is looking to add more new activities in the near future. The Senior Citizens continue to hold fundraisers to help meet and sup- port local needs. Monetary dona- tions have also been given to the First Responders, Lions Club City Cleanup, city hall improvements, city skating rink, Van Horn Public Library, hospice care, and Pine Ha- ven Care Center. The Senior Citizens Center of- fers accessible bathrooms, meeting and craft space, kitchen and dining areas, and a dance floor. SEMCAC meals are served Monday through Friday at 11 a.m. Membership is open to anyone 55 or older who lives in the Pine Island area. Yearly dues are $25. A membership dinner will be held in October. For more information about the organization, call 507-356-2228. The center can also be reserved for special occa- sions and private events. Contact Carol Moreland at 507-356-8975 for rental information. 400 County Rd. 10 (Just Off U.S. Hwy. 52), Zumbrota www.groverauto.com 507-732-5194 or 1-800-967-2094 Dealer Lic. #10719 AUTO COMPANY GROVER 2014 Silverado LT Crew Cab 4x4 Only $ 32,875 * All-Star Package 18" Alloy Wheels Trailering Pkg. 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Opinions Publication NO. USPS 699-600. Postmaster: Send changes to: NEWS-RECORD Grimsrud Publishing, Inc. 225 Main Street, PO Box 97 Zumbrota, MN 55992 Phone: 507-732-7617 Fax: 507-732- 7619 Email: news@zumbrota.com Ad rates and other information go to: www.zumbrota.com Legal newspaper for the Cities of Goodhue, Mazeppa, Oronoco, Pine Island, Wanamingo and Zumbrota and the School Districts of Goodhue, Pine Island and Zumbrota-Mazeppa. Notices of area townships and Goodhue County also published. Ad and News Deadlines: Friday noon. Publication Day: Published every Wednesday at Zumbrota, Minnesota. Periodicals postage paid at Zumbrota, MN 55992. Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. When closed, use drop box at front door. In Pine Island, use drop box in front of city hall. Subscriptions: $27 in Dodge, Goodhue, Olmsted and Wabasha Counties; $42 in Minnesota; and $52 elsewhere. Must be prepaid. Visa and Mastercard accepted. Administration: Publisher: Peter K. Grimsrud Editor: Matthew R. Grimsrud News Reporters: Goodhue: R. Duane Aaland Zumbrota City Council: Tara Chapa Oronoco City Council: Karen Snyder Pine Island: Audra DePestel (356-2182) and PI council and PI and ZM School Meetings: Alice Duschanek-Myers Wanamingo and Mazeppa City Council and KW School: Alicia Hunt-Welch (824- 2011) Zumbrota: Marilyn Anderson, Tawny Michels Sports: Faye Haugen (732-7617) Ad Composition: Jennifer Grimsrud News Composition: Virginia Schmidt Receptionists/Bookkeepers: Deb Grimsrud and Virginia Schmidt From Devils Kitchen By Jan David Fisher When will we learn? part two I was not planning a part two to this topic. Give me a break! How silly, stupid, typically political, unethical, and meaningless is it to have the patent office revoke the trademark of the Washington Redskins? The trademark laws and permits prevent other sports teams from using the Redskins as a mascot, motto, or logo. Now that we have made it politically incor- rect to use such a mascot, revok- ing the protection does what? Nothing, of course! The action shines the light on the president, and the Democratic Party, as well as any group who wants to make an issue out of the mascot. The light merely lets us see the idiocy of such an issue. One would have thought that the president or a member of his staff would call the patent office and tell them to stop. This presi- dent and his staff and the national Democratic Party have already gotten their hands slapped by us- ing the IRS to harass conservative groups. Our Supreme Court didnt help matters by allowing businesses to refuse to pay health coverage for birth control pills and devices. 1964 may seem like a long time ago, but civil rights still havent been totally cleaned up. The Deep South still has racial slurs and at- titudes in places of business. Even though it was 25 years ago, I was with a group that went to a bar. The bar had a sign on the wall No Stocking Caps Allowed and I was wearing one (winter time). I removed mine and was told not to worry about it. The sign means something else. (As an exercise, you figure it out!) If the Redskins are now politi- cally incorrect, when will the Vi- kings, Packers, Raiders, and even the Yankees be next? Some inter- esting history lurks behind a lot of the sport teams mascots and logos. For instance, the Purdue Boiler- makers have a mascot who has lots of muscles and carries a sledge- hammer. The first football teams were not students. They were pro- fessionals hired by the school to play football. The first teams were, in fact, boilermakers from a fac- tory. Any team name and mascot can become politically incorrect. In 1919, the World Series ended in a scandal and the team became known as the Chicago Black Sox! Just think what fun we could have with the Dallas Cowboys. Maybe it is time to stop worry- ing about becoming politically incorrect. Arguments require two or more sides and factions. Most arguments, however politically motivated, dont usually have a good and bad side (except from a certain point of view). It is time we stopped insisting that if one side wins (must have been right) all the rest lost (must have been wrong). In politics, it really doesnt work that way. In general, poli- tics is a world made of compro- mise! Until next week. Zip Rail: get involved before its too late To the Editor: A very important document re- garding the proposed Rochester- Twin Cities Zip Rail, a non-stop, 180-mph, 300-passenger train, with a 200-400' wide, sealed ac- cess, no at grade crossings corri- dor. Every document produced, every briefing provided states this is a NON-STOP rail line. Throw- ing out the possibility of stops in other communities is nothing more than a come into my web said the spider to the fly ploy. On July 7, the Scoping Booklet and Draft Scoping Decision Docu- ment was released, thus opening the public comments period (www.goZip Rail.org). People living in the path of the proposed Zip Rail should read this and sub- mit comments before the public comment period closes on August 6. They should also attend the only Scoping Open House meeting in Goodhue County on July 31 from 5-7 p.m. at the Kenyon- Wanamingo High School. Zip Rail planners are looking at either Hwy 56 or Hwy 52 (Page 17 at http://mn-goodhuecounty. civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ ViewFile/Item/782?fileID=4115). The Hwy 56 corridor (the old Hayfield to Rosemount line) in- cludes Dodge Center, West Con- cord, Kenyon, Nerstrand, Dennison, and Randolph to Coates. The Hwy 52 greenfield corridor follows Hwy 52 cutting along the east side of Pine Island, then once north of Pine Island crosses to the west of Hwy 52, moving along a path one to two miles west of the highway, through Zumbrota, Hader, and Cannon Falls to Coates. The Hwy 52 route requires all new right-of-way acquisitions through existing fields and homes. According to the 2010 Compre- hensive Statewide Freight & Pas- senger Rail Plan, It has been sug- gested greenfields in rural areas could be acquired inexpensively. It is likely that all landowners will fight hard for maximum compen- sation, even to the point of court actions. It is likely that any rail alignments will split individually owned land parcels. No at grade crossings means unless Zip Rail folks plan to cut off the affected citizens access to homes and neighbors, every road the line in- tersects must have either an over- pass or underpass. Will there be over passes created in the fields cut in half? Who will pay for the creation and maintenance of mul- tiple over/underpasses? This fi- nancial burden should not be placed upon the citizens of townships and Goodhue County who neither asked for nor receive any benefit from this rail line. The 2014 Environmental Im- pact Study scoping document goals are to identify end to end alterna- tives and a preferred alternative to move into the next phase. Ac- cording to Zip Rail Project Man- ager Chuck Michaels at the Roch- ester-Olmsted Council of Govern- ments (ROCOG) January 17 meet- ing, upon completions of the sec- ond goal, there should be enough confidence in an alignment at that point that officially mapping the corridor could be considered. Havent heard anything about it? Not surprised. There have been no sincere or earnest attempts to include the citizens of Goodhue County? The real question is do we wait for the too late invitation to sell our land and homes, or do we stand up for ourselves and in- ject ourselves into the process now? I choose the latter; I recommend you do the same. Heather Arndt Hader Amendment 26 of the United States Constitution Passed by Congress March 23, 1971. Ratified July 1, 1971. Section 1. The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age. Section 2. The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. N&S28-3cc Enjoys ZM bands performance To the Editor: My husband and I traveled to Breckenridge, Colorado, for the Fourth of July parade to see the Zumbrota-Mazeppa marching band. The band, as always, played and marched in great performance. The crowd cheered and clapped throughout the parade for the band as we followed along. It is great that the ZM School District continues to offer this opportunity for the young people of the community to participate in, and for others, like me, to en- joy. For all who marched, I salute you. Dorothy Storch Faribault Former Vice President Dick Cheney once said that the 535 in- dividually elected members of con- gress were collectively ineffec- tive and focused only on seeking credit and avoiding blame. He advised presidents to take charge of U.S. affairs in times of crisis while congress tediously deliber- ated. President Barack Obama has also used the imperial presidents playbook when it suited him. Cheney blamed the diversity and the size of congress for being slow- moving and inactive. Obama blames Republican Tea Partiers for the same thing. In fact, Obama recently challenged House Speaker John Boehner, so sue me when faced with a possible lawsuit for overstepping his constitutional au- thority. You would think these words were from a man who would not shy away from tough men or situ- ations. This is a man who openly blasted former President George W. Bush for only doing a flyover during Hurricane Katrina instead of showing he cared about people and dealing with the crisis first- hand. Obama flashes a quick smile and never misses a photo oppor- tunity to promote his agenda until faced with his own Katrina. Now he considers a photo on the border of Mexico unseemly and disrup- tive due to logistics and security. He didnt feel the need to imme- diately and personally respond to the crisis, because he can do it from Washington if only congress would do its job. In the face of a difficult crisis, where is our president? The last two presidents were/are both good guys; liked sports; were inexperi- enced; lacked networks in Wash- ington, across the nation, and the world; blamed others for their situ- ations and diminished U.S. pros- perity; were reelected; and failed to deliver leadership when we needed them to stand at the fore- front. A real leader would stop fund- raising long enough to address the Mexican border problem imme- diately, like he did when it was politically expedient to shake New Jersey Governor Chris Christies hand in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. A so sue me president doesnt wait for comprehensive illegal immigration legislation to address a problem thats reached its tipping point. Obama and congress share blame for not having more foresight on this issue, but 52,000 children crossing the border is now a cri- sis. A president may not go to war without congressional approval, but the position is charged with defending our nation in times of crisis. Presidential overreach has oc- curred throughout our history when the ends justified the means. Such as President Abraham Lincolns suspending citizens constitutional right of habeas corpus (protecting citizens from being arrested with- out charge) in order to preserve the union. And President Harry Trumans seizure of most U.S. steel mills when faced with a nation- wide steelworkers strike during the Korean War. President Obama blames oth- ers and avoids issues when they become politically inconvenient. He ceremonially paraded the par- ents of Bowe Bergdahl in front of the nation when he thought his unitary presidential decision to bring home an American hero would be celebrated. The lack of accountability over Benghazi and the IRS scandal appear to be po- litically motivated. And our country is adrift without a clear policy when dealing with situations in the Ukraine, Syria, and Iraq. We should not be uninformed, ill-prepared, or lack clarity of pur- pose. The president needs to start accepting responsibility and do his job! Currently, this means going to the border and stopping this tide of illegal immigrants. And then use the bully pulpit to pass comprehensive immigration re- form with support from the Ameri- can people. No more excuses. He has a crisis on his side and is the President of the United States of America. Publishers Notebook By Pete Grimsrud Obama should do his job PAGE 2A NEWS-RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2014 News-Record photo by Faye Haugen The Down Under Bar catcher stretches to try and tag out the Neptune Bars Kyle Frederixon during the championship finals in the Mazeppa Daze slow pitch softball tournament, Sunday. Frederixon was called safe.
Mazeppa business owners are building fences to deter thefts By Alicia Hunt-Welch MAZEPPA Billy Kruzsmark of Mazeppa Step & Steel and Mike Papenfus of Motoproz requested that the Mazeppa City Council grant them permission to fence off the alley area around their busi- nesses. Several incidents of theft and suspicious persons hanging out around the businesses prompted the owners to make this request at the July 2 council meeting. The businessmen hoped a locked gate sectioning off the unused al- ley would resolve the problem. Kruzsmark and Papenfus said the city staff could have a key to the gateway in the event it needs to be accessed. Tom Marsh made a motion for city attorney Steve Erwin to draw up an agreement between the city and the business owners. The motion carried 4-0. Planning for new city administrator City Administrator Duane Hofschulte is still researching options for the administrator po- sition following his official retire- ment. He recommended that a committee be established to dis- cuss what the city would want for the position. Potential committee members included Hofschulte, city clerk Linda Friedrich, councilors Bob Beniak and Tom Marsh, and Planning & Zoning chair Joe Sand. Citys cosmetic improvements Sand told the council that new light bulbs were recently put on the streetlight poles. The entire project refurbishing the light poles, painting, and replacing the globes and banners cost about $5,000. Sand said other ideas are being considered for sprucing up town in various ways. Policing report Wabasha County Deputy Joe Modjeski presented a report of calls during the previous month. Dur- ing June the department responded to five traffic violations, three re- ports of suspicious activity, two medical calls, three noise com- plaints, one report of a burglary, a civil matter, a damage to property complaint, a domestic incident, a driving complaint, a parking vio- lation, and a theft offense. Candidate filing Candidate filing will be from July 29 until August 12. Council- ors with terms ending this year are Mike Hammes, Bob Beniak, and Tom Marsh. The term for mayor is two years and the term for a council member is four years. Those interested in filing as a can- didate for either position should complete the necessary paperwork at city hall. Other business Several building permits were approved: a new home construc- tion for Sue Lewison; furnace in- stallation for K&S Heating, Reli- able Heating, and the Mazeppa Area Historical Society; re-roof- ing for Mike Holtorf and Lela Tweed; deck permits for Bob Beniak, Jeannie Andrist, and Holly Counsell; and a permit for cell tower antennas for American Tow- ers. A motion to approve the per- mits carried 3-0-1, with Mayor Beniak abstaining. Election judges were approved for the 2014 primary and general election. Blaine Hentz will serve as head judge and will be assisted by Theresa Osgood, Dora Hellerud, Sharon Gruhlke, and Gladys Vagt. Children at Play street signs were requested by residents for traffic near 4th Avenue and 2nd Avenue NE. A motion by Mike Hammes to obtain signs carried. The preliminary budget for 2015 is being prepared by Hofschulte. He said there are many factors at play, the largest being the future of the administrator position. A motion to approve a one-day gambling permit for the Mazeppa Fire Relief Associations event on September 6 carried 3-0-1, with Derald Mitchell abstaining. The next regular council meet- ing will be on Wednesday, Au- gust 6, at 6 p.m. in the council chambers. Mazeppa News-Record photo by Faye Haugen Hundreds of rubber ducks are dropped into the Zumbro River on Saturday as part of the Mazeppa Daze celebration. Names of the winners was not available at press time. News-Record photo by Faye Haugen A Rat Rod burns some rubber after the Mazeppa Daze Car Show on Sunday afternoon. News-Record photo by Faye Haugen Collin Poettings 1948 Ford gets a close look from one of the many people who attended the Mazeppa Daze Car Show on Sunday. The car show drew a record number of classic cars. News-Record photo by Faye Haugen The Neptune Bars Ben Sand rounds second base and heads for third during Sundays Mazeppa Daze softball championship. Mazeppa Daze celebrated News-Record photo by Faye Haugen Fireworks explode over the Mazeppa Field of Honor on Saturday evening, July 12, at Mazeppa Daze. Thousands of people flooded Mazeppa streets to take in the fireworks show that is sponsored by the Mazeppa Fire Department. News-Record photo by Faye Haugen Josh Hinsch gets his hit across the net in Sundays co-ed volleyball tournament. A record 18 teams took part in the co-ed tournament that was won by the Outsiders from Rochester. The local team, Six Pack, won the 12-team womens volleyball tournament on Saturday. News-Record photo by Faye Haugen David Kline tries to get his John Deere 630 to pull the sled a little farther as the flagman watches his progress in the Mazeppa Daze Tractor Pull. The competition was moved from Saturday to Sunday because of rain. News-Record photo by Pete Grimsrud Left: Tom Gerkens Mash jeep broke down on the parade route. His daughter and National Guard member Melissa Gerken adjusts the flags on the jeep. Tom, of Lake City, is a reservist who was presented the Welcome Warrior Citizen flag for his service in Iraq. News-Record photo by Jennifer Grimsrud Members of the ZM State dance team are escorted by firetruck. From left to right are Breana Haag, Katie Lawler, Kaitlyn Hinchley, and Katie Grudem. News-Record photo by Pete Grimsrud Norah Trageser, of Rochester, anxiously waits for more candy during the parade. NEWS-RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2014 PAGE 3A
Obituaries Kenneth Goodman 1945-2014 ZUMBROTA Kenneth J. Goodman, 68, of Zumbrota, died on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Kenneth Joe Goodman was born on July 9, 1945 in Rochester to Glenn and Helen (nee Rossi) Goodman. He grew up in rural Rochester and graduated from John Marshall High School in 1963. On December 7, 1968 he married Mary L. Stiller at Christ Lutheran Church in Zumbrota. They farmed in rural Zumbrota for a short time. Then Ken went to work for Mid- America Dairy, and in 2008 he retired from Goodhue County Elec- tric Co-op after twenty-nine years. Ken was a member of Christ Lutheran Church. He served on the Christ Lutheran School Board and the Rochester Cemetery Board. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, play- ing cards and cribbage, walking and spending time with family and friends, especially at the cabin. Ken is survived by his wife, Mary; three sons, Eric (Kris) Goodman of Lakeville, Bruce (Tammy) Goodman of Zumbrota and Travis (Michelle) Goodman of Goodhue; grandchildren, Colton, Caleb, Anna, Morgan, Mason, Jack and Taite Goodman; sister, Margaret Peg Kyllo of Kenyon, and two brothers, Willis Bill (Eloise) Goodman and Maurice Brownie (Roberta Bobbie) Goodman, both of Wanamingo and many nieces and nephews. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Helen; aunt, Laura Adler; sister, Barbara Goodman; niece, JoAnn Goodman; and brothers-in-law, John Mitchell and Walton Kyllo. A memorial service was held on Saturday, July 12, at Christ Lutheran Church in Zumbrota with Pastor Wayne D. Schoch officiat- ing. Private family burial will be at a later date in Zumbrota Cem- etery. Memorials are preferred to Christ Lutheran Church, Christ Lutheran School or Mayo Hos- pice. Beulah Wahlin 1926-2014 WELCH Beulah Antoinette Wahlin, 87, of Welch, died Mon- day, July 7, 2014, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 24, 1926, at her home in Chester Town- ship, to John and Margaret (Biever) Zorn. She attended school in Wabasha and Chester Townships. In 1969 she was united in mar- riage to Glenn Wahlin at St. Marys Catholic Church in Bellechester. She had worked at the Knitting Mills in Lake City and also at Smeads in Hastings. She enjoyed playing cards, old time music, dancing, gardening and having picnics. She is survived by three sisters, Betty Johnson of Milpitas, Cali- fornia, Alice Mae Frie of Foun- tain City, Wisconsin, and Mardella (Rolland) Arnold of Red Wing; two brothers, Lawrence (Agnes) Zorn of Rochester and Marvin Zorn of Red Wing; many nieces, neph- ews, great-nieces, and great-neph- ews and great-great nieces and nephews and her best friend and loyal companion, her dog, Mickey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Glenn Wahlin; her parents; a sister, Justine Perrotte; brothers, Clarence and John Zorn, Jr.; and one sister-in- law, Trudy Zorn. A Mass of Christian Burial was on Thursday, July 10, at St. Josephs Catholic Church, Miesville, with Father Paul Kubista presiding. Burial was at Cannon River Lutheran Church Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneral home.com. Larry Berg 1949-2014 CANNON FALLS Larry Berg, 64, of Cannon Falls, died unex- pectedly on Monday, July 7, 2014 at his home. Larry Lee Berg, the son of Jo- seph and Gladys (Forss) Berg, was born on September 19, 1949 in Red Wing. He grew up on the fam- ily farm near Cannon Falls and later moved near Hader and gradu- ated in 1967 from Wanamingo High School where he was active in sports. Larry was united in marriage to Lois Rose Kath on February 8, 1969 in Morristown. They lived in Bellechester where he was employed as a mechanic at the Majerus Garage until they moved to Miesville in 1977. They enjoyed many years there where they raised their family and he worked as a truck driver for SCPF Industries. In 1987 they moved to Cannon Falls. Larry was currently employed by John A. Dalsin Roof- ing where he worked for the past 20 years as a shop foreman. Larry enjoyed motorsports and took a special interest in hot rods, mud racing and truck pulling. He especially enjoyed working side- by-side with his son Cam. They remodeled an old school bus to customize it for truck pulling ex- cursions. He was a member of the Cannon Cruisers and also had served as a volunteer fireman while living in Miesville. Larry enjoyed fishing, when he was able, and spending time outdoors. Lately he took an interest in bird watch- ing. He was very active in the lives of his children through the years and adored his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Lois of Cannon Falls; son Cameron (Erica) of Cannon Falls, daughter Holly of Cannon Falls; grandchildren, Kelli, Brittany and Landon Thomas, Tyler Foster, Peyton and Daniel Berg, and Lyryck No; siblings, Gloria (Ray) Poncelet of Goodhue, Shirley Jensen of Cannon Falls, Janet (Raymond) Kivi of Pasadena, Texas, Tony (Vicki) of Red Wing, Harriet (Gary) Peterson of Wanamingo, Evelyn (Peter) Wedde of Bay City, Wisconsin, Carol Berg of Minnetonka and Brenda Berg (Ed Hufford) of Lake City; many nieces and nephews, cousins and extended family. Larry is preceded in death by his daugh- ter Heidi Thomas; parents Joseph and Gladys; and brother Kevin. A funeral service was held Fri- day, July 11, at Urland Lutheran Church in Cannon Falls. Interment was in the Prairie Creek Cemetery, rural Northfield. Carrol Kelley 1939-2014 PINE ISLAND Carrol Paul Kelley, 74, passed away July 5, 2014 at his home in Pine Island. Carrol was born on November 10, 1939 in Tyler, to Paul Vincent and Viola Theresa (Zimmer) Kelley. He graduated from Tyler High School in 1957. In 1959, he joined the Army and served in the Korean Conflict Peace Time until 1961. He later attended Mankato State University. On November 27, 1965 Carrol married Cleo Gulbransen at St. Francis Catholic Church in Roch- ester. Carrol started his construction career with Leon Joyce Construc- tion. In 1969 he joined Sullivan Construction. In 1975, Carrol and William (Buzz) Quick formed Road Constructors Inc. and Sham- rock Enterprises and were in busi- ness until March 2010, at which time they retired and sold to Mathy Construction Co. Carrol was active in St. Michaels Catholic Church Council and the Pine Island Golf Course. He en- joyed golfing, fishing, hunting, traveling, watching Minnesota sports teams and, in more recent years, spending time at their lake home with his family. He was a very devoted husband, father, and grandfather, always attending his childrens and grandchildrens activities. He is survived by his loving and caring wife, Cleo; two daughters, Holly (Chad) Van Houten and Lisa Kelley and one son, Chad (Shan- non) Kelley all of Pine Island; six grandchildren, Kaleb, Cole, Mor- gan, Brynne, Brooklynn and Drew; sisters, Audrey Odland of Marshall, Colleen Kelley of Bloomington, Jean Sherman of Blaine, and Mary (Donald) Balster of Chaska; broth- ers, Charles (Cathy) Kelley of Prior Lake, Mike (Karen) Kelley of Tyler and Greg Kelley of Richfield; a sister-in-law, Marge Kelley of Richfield; eleven nieces; and thir- teen nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; one brother; three brothers-in-law; three nieces and two nephews. A funeral mass was held at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Pine Island on Friday, July 11, with Father Randal Kasel officiating. Burial was at Pine Island Cem- etery with military honors provided by Pine Island American Legion. Community Calendar COUNTY Senior Dining Reservations are required by calling 24 hours ahead at each of the nutrition sites. In the Pine Island area, meals are served at the Pine Island Se- nior Center; Zumbrota area, Zum- brota Towers. July 17-23 Thursday: Birthday party, Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, corn, fruited coleslaw, dinner roll, ba- nana pudding dessert Friday: Baked cod (alt: pork steak), baked potato, buttered beets, cucumber salad, applesauce, salad alt: grilled chicken Monday: Chicken pasta salad, fruit cup, ice cream, salad alter- nate: taco Tuesday: Baked chicken, baked dumpling/gravy, asparagus, cole- slaw, peach crisp Wednesday: Wild rice salad, chicken salad sandwich, three-bean salad, coconut crumb delight If you have questions, call 356- 2228. Seasons Hospice Conversations for Living and Dying Well, Sunday, July 20, 1-3 p.m. An opportunity to explore beliefs and feelings about mortal- ity, dying, and death. Coffee and Conversation, Wednesday, July 23, 9-10 a.m. A group for anyone who has experi- enced the death of a loved one. All groups are held at the Cen- ter for Grief Education and Sup- port, Seasons Hospice, 1696 Greenview Dr. SW. Registration is required two days prior to the date of the event. For details: 507- 285-1930 or shbp@seasonshos pice.org. Olmsted County Parks Root River Park Wagon Ride and Insects, Thursday, July 17, 6- 8 p.m. Meet at the Root River park- ing lot for an evening wagon ride through this beautiful new coun- try park. A staff naturalist will be there with insect identification books. Feel free to bring a blanket and a picnic dinner to eat by the river. Questions about Chester Woods, call Celeste Lewis at 507-287- 2624. Questions about Oxbow Park, call Clarissa Josselyn at 507- 775-2451. GOODHUE Community Library The Goodhue School Library, in conjunction with SELCO and Goodhue County, is open to the public Wednesday mornings from 9 a.m. - noon and Wednesday eve- nings from 4-7 p.m. Story hour for preschoolers is from 10-10:45 a.m. Action 100 conferencing can be done during the morning hours. The library is equipped with in- ter-library loan service, which means if the library does not have a book you want, that book can be there in two days. Historical Society The Goodhue Area Historical Society is open Thursdays and Sundays from 1-4 p.m. through August 31. If you want to arrange a visit in the meantime call Ardis Henrichs, 651-923-4629; Marie Strusz, 651-923-4302; Ray Mc- Namara, 651-923-5117; or Roy Buck, 651-923-4388. Visit good hueareahistory.org for information about the historical society. ORONOCO Area History Center The Oronoco Area History Cen- ter is open to visitors in the City Building every second Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon. Contact us at OAHC, 54 Blakely Ct. NW or call 507-367-4320. You may also visit our web page at oronocoarea history.org. PINE ISLAND Tops #1280 PI Tops #1280 meets every Monday night at St. Paul Luth- eran Church. Weigh-in is at 5:15 and meeting time is 6 p.m. Every- one welcome. Questions call 356- 8596 or 356-8990. Blood Pressure Clinic The clinic will be held on Tues- day, July 22, at 11 a.m. at the Pine Island City Centre. Community Blood Drive The Pine Island Community Blood Drive is on Monday, July 21, 1-7 p.m., at American Legion #184. For appointments, please call 356-8626. For eligibility questions call 1-866-236-3276. Double red machines available. Bring a Red Cross donor card or picture ID. 16-year-olds eligible to donate with ARC consent form. Appointments preferred, first-time donors needed, walk-ins welcome. Toastmasters Meeting The Pine Island Toastmasters meet at 6:30 a.m. Fridays at St. Paul Lutheran Church. They do not meet on holiday weekends: Christmas, New Years, Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day or Thanksgiving. History Center The Pine Island Area History Center is located at 314 North Main Street. Open hours are Sunday from 1-3:30 p.m. and Mondays from 8- 11 a.m. or by appointment. To contact the History Center please call 507-356-2802 or 507-398- 5326 or visit www.pineisland history.org. WANAMINGO Blood Drive The Red Cross blood drive will be at the Wanamingo Community Center, 96 Main Street, on July 23 from noon to 6 p.m. To learn more and make an appointment to do- nate call 1-800-RED CROSS. ZUMBROTA Zumbrota Towers Events July 17-23 Thursday: 10:15 a.m. Exercise Monday: 1:30 p.m. Cribbage; 500 Tuesday: 10:15 a.m. Exercise Wednesday: 1:30 p.m. Euchre Library Mixed Nuts kids comedy show, Wednesday, July 16, 6:30 p.m. Story time and wool crafts demo, Tuesday, July 22, 10:30 a.m. The Zumbrota Public Library is at 100 West Ave., Zumbrota, 507-732-5211. Hours are Mon., 12-8; Tues. 10-6; Wed., Thurs., 12-8; Fri., 10-5; and Sat., 9-3. Dur- ing closed hours you can learn more about the library at http:// www.zumbrota.info. VFW Auxiliary The Auxiliary meets Monday, July 21, at 6 p.m. at the Stary- Yerka VFW Post 5727. History Center The Zumbrota History Center has a new photo stand displaying over 50 photographs of early Zum- brota scenes. They have been en- larged to 8 x 10 for easier view- ing. New photos are being added all the time. Also on display are military memorabilia, including Civil War items, different models of telephones, Zumbrota telephone books dating back to the 1900s, and items of Zumbrota advertis- ing. Museum hours are Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Other hours by ap- pointment (732-7049). Tops Meeting Zumbrota Tops #563 meets ev- ery Monday night at Our Saviours Lutheran Church. Weigh-in time is changed to 5:30 p.m. and meet- ing time to 6 p.m. Everyone wel- come. Questions call 732-7459 or 732-4766. Community Band Practice The Zumbrota Community Band practices on Monday nights at 7:30 p.m. in the Zumbrota-Mazeppa High School music room. Volun- teer musicians are welcome. State Theatre BINGO! The Winning Musi- cal, 7:30 p.m., Thur-Sat, July 17- 19 and Fri-Sat, July 25-26; 2 p.m. Sunday, July 27. Tickets avail- able at Busbys Hardware & Fur- niture, Crossings at Carnegie, and Main Street Pharmacy. The State Theatre is at 96 East 4th Street in Zumbrota. For infor- mation visit zaac.org.or call 507- 272-1129. Crossings Bobby Marines, James David Smit exhibit, through August 16. Reception Saturday, July 26, 5-7 p.m. Free Drumming Workshop for Youth, held at Lands Lutheran Church, Thurs., July 17, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free Community Picnic with visiting international youth, held at Lands Park, Thurs., July 17, 5- 6:30 p.m. Songs of Hope free concert, held at United Redeemer Church, Thurs., July 17, 7 p.m. Accordion-O-Rama concert, Fri., July 18, 8 p.m. For more information go to www. crossingsatcarnegie.com or call 507-732-7616. Crossings is at 320 E Ave. Auto cross racing is new to Wabasha County Fair WABASHA High speed ac- tion is coming to the Wabasha County Fair. Friday, July 18, at 7:30 p.m. check out the action of auto cross races. There will be ten features including small car, utvs, trucks and more racing over jumps and squeezing through turns. Its not a demolition derby, but demo- lition fans shouldnt be worried there will be plenty of crashing on Saturday night at 7 p.m. Both nights will conclude with a free dance with music provided by Genera- tions providing high quality coun- try music. Other new activities start off Wednesday evening. Be mesmer- ized by hypnotist Magic Norm, then settle back and watch a movie under the stars. Visit the Wabasha County Fair Facebook page to vote on the movie to be shown. A wide variety of performers will be here throughout the week including Mitchell Marionettes, Oxbow Park & Zoolman Zoo, Zinghoppers Kidz Dance Party, Ole & Lena, Dirty Shorts Brass Band, and Big Time Fun Show. Senior citizens have their time Thursday starting at 11:30 a.m. with dancing, a meal and euchre. Thursday evening is Family night with crafts, educational activities and other fun. Another popular returning event is the kids peddle pull on Saturday, with registra- tion at 11:30 a.m. There are al- ways animals, exhibits, food, Bingo and the carnival for your fun and entertainment. Doris Johnson 1935-2014 BROOKLYN CENTER Doris Anne Johnson, 78, died on June 15 in Brooklyn Center. She was born on October 15, 1935, in Goodhue to Axel Hugo and Louise (Nord) Johnson. She is survived by her son Daniel Hunt; daughter Suzanne Hunt; sis- ter Jeanette (John) Gorman; and grandchildren Samuel and Andrew Hunt. She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters Helen Cremeens, Leone Nelson, and Edna Freiheit; and brothers Charles Edward and John Elmer Johnson. A memorial service was held in Brooklyn Center on June 20. An intermet ceremony for friends and family will be on July 20 at 2 p.m. at Zion Swedish Lutheran Church in Goodhue. Better Hearing Aid Centers N&S42-tfc TERRY CARLSON, 30 Years Experience State Certified Hearing Consultant 651-258-4471 or 1-800-348-4471 Sales & Service of All Models of Hearing Aids Batteries FREE Hearing Tests FREE House Calls PAGE 4A NEWS-RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2014 Area Sports Wednesday, 11 a.m. 2014 Pine Island Babe Ruth Tournament Wednesday and Thursday at Pine Island varsity and junior varsity fields Consolation bracket Loser game 1 Loser game 2 Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. Thursday, noon Thursday, 1:30 p.m. 1. Cannon Falls 8. Pine Island Maroon Wednesday, 10 a.m. 4. Byron 5. PEM Wednesday, 10 a.m. Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. 2. Goodhue 7. Zumbrota-Mazeppa Wednesday, 1 p.m. 3. Pine Island Gold 6. Stewartville Wednesday, 1 p.m. Loser game 1 Loser game 2 Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. Sviggum homerun gives the Jacks a win over the Tigers By Faye Haugen WANAMINGO In a seven- inning game in Wanamingo on Wednesday evening, the Jacks earned a 3-2 win over the Zum- brota Tigers with one swing of the bat in Twins Rivers League ac- tion. Zumbrota took a 1-0 lead in the opening inning when Zach VanOs- trand singled, and scored on an Eric Swiggum sacrifice fly to center field. The Tigers added another run in the third inning when AJ Sam Roosen and AJ Yusten collide when the Wanamingo Jacks second baseman catches the Zumbrota Tiger base runner trying to steal third in Wednesdays Twins Rivers game in Wanamingo. The Jacks won the game 3-2 on a three-run homerun by Peder Sviggum. Yusten walked, Swiggum singled and Cody Lodermeier hit a shot up the third base line. The Jacks rebounded in the bot- tom of the third when Andrew Anfinson singled, Sam Roosen was hit by a pitch and Peder Sviggum hit a towering homerun high over the right field fence to make it 3-2. The Tigers loaded the bases in the top of the fifth inning with no outs. The Jacks made a pitching change with Kirby VanDeWalker coming in to replace Derek Gre- seth on the mound. VanDeWalker worked out of the jam using a force out at third, catching one of the Tigers stealing between second and third. A fielders choice ended the threat. VanDeWalker struck out two in three innings of work. Greseth struck out two, walked two and gave up eight hits over four in- nings. Noah Grove went the distance for the Tigers on the mound. He struck out seven, walked one and gave up four hits. Earning a hit each for the Jacks were Andrew Anfinson, Peder Sviggum (homerun), Aaron Holmes and Derek Greseth. The Tigers saw Zach VanOstrand, Eric Swiggum (RBI) and Cody Loder- meier (RBI) each earn two hits. AJ Yusten and Alex VanOstrand each had a single. Wanamingo Jacks 3 Zumbrota Tigers 2 R H E Tigers 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 8 2 Jacks 0 0 3 0 0 0 x 3 4 1 Pitching IP K BB H R ER W - Greseth 4 2 2 8 2 2 W - VanDeWalker 3 2 0 0 0 0 Z - Grove 6 7 1 4 3 3 WJ: Andrew Anfinson, 1 for 3; Peder Svig- gum, 1 for 3, homerun, three RBI; Aaron Holmes, 1 for 3; Derek Greseth, 1 for 2 ZT: Zach VanOstrand, 2 for 4, double, one RBI; AJ Yusten, 1 for 3; Eric Swiggum, 2 for 3, one RBI; Cody Lodermeier, 2 for 4, one RBI; Alex VanOstrand, 1 for 3 News-Record photos by Faye Haugen In a foot race to first base, Wanamingo Jacks pitcher Derek Greseth edges Zumbrota Tiger Sean Wingfield to the bag on an infield hit in Wednesdays game in Wanamingo. By Coach Craig Anderson PINE ISLAND The Pine Island Twilight baseball team moved to 8-1 on the season, as they started the week with an 11-7 win at Dover-Eyota on Tues- day, fell 3-2 at home to Winona on Thursday, and finished the week with a rain-shortened 15-5 win over Lewiston-Altura on Saturday in Pine Island. The team will likely host an- other team from Winona on Tues- day, July 21, at 6 p.m., and then finish their season with the Twi- light League Tournament on Sat- urday, July 26 at St. Charles. The time and opponent is yet to be determined. Dover-Eyota The team stroked out 15 hits in the victory over the Eagles. Braden Aakre and Garrett Cobb each went 3 for 4 to lead the offensive attack. DJ Titus went 2 for 5, while Drew Lohmeyer had a pair of hits and went 2 for 3. Bryce Hinrichsen had a run- scoring double, while Matt Huus, Jeric Christianson, Austin Sin- ning, and Joe Bauer each had one hit. Derek Rucker added a RBI sacrifice fly for PI. Three pitchers saw action for PI. Austin Sinning threw the first three innings, giving up two runs, five hits and two walks. Hinrichsen went the next 2.2 innings, giving up five runs (two earned), four hits, three walks, one hit batter, and strik- ing out five. Huus came on in relief and earned the save with PI Twilight baseball team moves to 8-1 shutout baseball on one hit and two strikeouts. Winona It was a tight game all the way as Winona handed the local nine their first loss of the sum- mer, by breaking a 2-2 tie in the top of the seventh and holding on for the win. Matt Lien went the distance on the mound. He scattered five hits, walked five, struck out 11, and gave up only two earned runs. On offense the team could only muster three hits, with Jeric Christianson and Gar- rett Cobb each going 1 for 2. Aaron Gillard had PIs only RBI. Lewiston-Altura It was a scheduled double- header, but the teams were only able to get in one, as a constant drizzle rained out the second game. PI made use of three hit batters and nine walks to fuel their seven-hit attack and score their 15 runs. DJ Titus went 2 for 2 with three runs, while Braden Aakre also went 2 for 2 with three RBIs. Matt Lien stroked a two-run triple and scored twice, and Jeric Christian- son added a two run double and scored once. Garrett Cobb doubled, Matt Huus scored twice, Aaron Gillard scored three runs, and Drew Lohmeyer scored once. Gillard picked up the win by going three innings, giving up five runs (only one earned), one hit, five walks, and stricking out six. Christianson came on to strike out the side in his only inning of relief. 16 Emerald W L T W% Winona WinStars 16 0 0 1.00 Austin 7 5 0 .583 Owatonna VFW 3 6 1 .350 Zumbrota-Mazeppa Sting 3 6 10 .333 Rochester Mirage 2 10 1 .192 Dover-Eyota 1 5 0 .167 Schedule for Wednesday, July 16 Zumbrota at Rochester Schedule for Monday, July 21 Austin at Zumbrota Schedule for Wednesday, July 23 Zumbrota-Mazeppa at Winona All games 6 p.m. 14 and under Teal W L T W% Triton Venom 9 1 0 .900 Byron 13 2 0 .867 Pine Island Strikes 11 5 0 .688 NRHEG 9 8 0 .529 Southland Blue 3 3 0 .500 Red Wing 3 3 0 .500 Stewartville 7 7 0 .500 Waseca 5 9 0 .357 Kasson-Mantorville Storm 2 4 0 .333 Albert Lea 2 12 0 .143 Cannon Falls Blizzard 1 11 0 .083 Schedule for Wednesday, July 16 Pine Island at Red Wing Schedule for Wednesday, July 23 Pine Island at Stewartville All games 6 p.m. 14 and under Topaz W L T W% Rochester Royals 6 0 0 1.00 Winona Orange 12 1 0 .923 Winona Blue 11 3 0 .786 Pine Island Strikes 12 4 0 .750 Zumbrota-Mazeppa Sting 5 3 0 .625 Austin White 6 6 0 .500 Kasson-Mantorville Lazers 5 6 1 .458 Rochester Xtreme 8 11 0 .421 Rochester Wolves 3 9 1 .269 Rochester Ice 2 7 0 .222 Austin Red 2 12 0 .143 Rochester Eagles 0 10 0 .000 Schedule for Wednesday, July 16 Zumbrota-Mazeppa at Pine Island Schedule for Monday, July 21 Rochester Ice at Zumbrota Schedule for Wednesday, July 23 Pine Island at Rochester Ice Kasson-Mantoville at Zumbrota All games 6 p.m. 12 and under Cyan W L T W% Medford 14 2 0 .875 Zumbrota-Mazeppa Blue 13 2 1 .844 Randolph Rockets 10 6 2 .611 Zumbrota-Mazeppa Silver 7 6 0 .538 Red Wing Black 9 9 0 .500 Cannon Falls Blazers 7 9 1 .441 Pine Island Strikes Maroon 6 8 2 .438 Pine Island Strikes Gold 2 12 0 .143 Goodhue 2 16 0 .111 Schedule for Thursday, July 17 Cannon Falls at at Pine Island Gold Zumbrota-Mazeppa Silver at Red Wing Pine Island Maroon at Goodhue Schedule for Tuesday, July 22 Cannon Falls at Zumbrota-Mazeppa Silver Goodhue at Randolph Red Wing at Zumbrota-Mazeppa Blue Medford at Pine Island Gold All games 6 p.m. 12 and under Jade W L T W% Chatfield Fireballs 18 0 0 1.00 Winona Orange 10 2 0 .833 Rochester Tigers 11 2 1 .821 Dover-Eyota Storm 9 7 0 .562 Red Wing Purple 5 10 3 .361 Winona Blue 4 8 2 .357 Rochester Lynx 5 11 0 .312 Owatonna VFW 2 9 1 .166 Pine Island Strikes 0 15 1 .031 Schedule for Tuesday, July 22 Pine Island at Winona All games 6 p.m. STANDINGS Pine Island Gold wins 4 of 6 games By Coach Craig Anderson PINE ISLAND The Pine Island Gold Babe Ruth baseball team lost twice to Cannon Falls on Monday, July 7, in Cannon Falls, and then swept Byron on Monday, July 8, in Pine Island. They followed that with another sweep, as they hosted Zumbrota- Mazeppa on Thursday, July 10, to make their record 11-6 on the season. The Gold will finish their sea- son at the Senior Babe Ruth Tour- nament in Pine Island starting on Wednesday. The Gold have earned the third seed and will play Stewartville at 1:00 p.m. Win or lose, they will play again at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The championship games will be played at noon and 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 17, in Pine Island. Cannon Falls The Gold had the unbeaten Cannon Falls team down 4-1 going into the bottom of the last inning, but saw the Mudcats rally to tie it and go on to win 5-4 in the opener in seven innings. PI had an RBI double from Noah Koenig and RBI singles from Braden Aakre and Drew Lohm- eyer. Brady Braaten went 1 for 3 with one run scored and Riley Smith went 1 for 2 with one run scored. Brady Braaten pitched the first six innings. He gave up four runs (three earned), six hits, no walks, and struck out four. Connor McK- enzie came on in the bottom of the seventh and took the loss, giving up a pair of doubles. He struck out one. In the nightcap, Cannon Falls won 5-1. McKenzie went the dis- tance for PI, as he gave up only two earned runs and four hits, walked one, and struck out two. On offense, the Gold got only three hits, with Braden Aakre slamming a pair of doubles, and Jacob Navratil going 1 for 2 and scoring the Golds only run. Byron In a makeup doubleheader, the Gold had a pair of outstanding pitching performances and made only one error on the day in a pair of 8-0 shutouts over Byron. In the opener, Broc Finstuen fired a no-hitter, as he overcame seven walks, but struck out 10. On offense the Gold saw Braden Aakre go 2 for 3 with two RBI, while Noah Koenig and Derek Fall each added an RBI single. Brady Braaten doubled and scored three runs, while Ja- cob Navratil went 1 for 2 with two runs In the nightcap, the Gold al- most had their second straight no-hitter, as Drew Lohmeyer took a no-hit shutout into the last inning. He was denied when three PI Gold players collided on a pop-up with two outs in the last inning. Despite the tough luck, Lohmeyer finished with the shut- out, walked three, and struck out four. On offense, the team banged out nine hits, with Braden Aakre going 3 for 3 with a double and four RBIs. Noah Bauer went 2 for 3 with two RBIs, while Noah Koening went 1 for 2 with three runs scored. Riley Smith drilled a two-run double, while Damien Binner went 1 for 2, Derek Fall was 1 for 1, and Brady Braaten and Broc Finstuen each scored once. Zumbrota-Mazeppa The teams had split at Zum- brota-Mazeppa earlier in the sea- son, but Pine Island prevailed twice in Pine Island, winning the opener 9-6. He won the second, 17-0. In the opener, PI took a 9-1 lead into the last inning behind Jacob Navratils pitching. ZM rallied for five runs, but Navra- til finished with the complete game, as he gave up only three earned runs, three walks, four hits and struck out five. The Gold offense was lead by Broc Finstuen who went 2 for 3 with a double and two RBI. Braden Aakre went 1 for 1 with one RBI, and Noah Bauer ad- dend a two-run single. Navratil added an RBI single and Drew Lohmeyer went 1 for 2 and scored twice, Derek Rucker stroked an RBI double, and Tucker Strande and Derek Fall each scored once. In the nightcap, it was all Pine Island, as they got a one-hit shut- out from Braden Aakre and made use of nine walks to fuel their 10-hit attack. Aakre walked four and struck out four. On offense, Connor McKen- zie went 3 for 3 with two doubles and two RBI to lead PI. Aakre went 2 for 3 with three RBI and Broc Finstuen went 1 for 3 with three runs scored and two RBI. Drew Lohmeyer was 1 for 1 with two runs and one RBI, Jacob Navratil was 1 for 3 with two runs, while Tucker Strande scored three runs, Trevor Turner scored twice, and Derek Fall scored once. The Pine Island 14 and under fast pitch softball team took first place in the Zumbrota-Mazeppa tournament on June 22. The Panthers beat Northfield 2-0, New Prague 7-6 and the Rochester Extreme 6-0, in the championship game. Members of the winning team are, front row from, the left: Josselyn Lindahl , Autumn Pin, Nicole Fall, Sydney Cavallaro, Morgan Strop and Shannon Pike; back row: Coach Jeff Allhiser, Emily Allhiser, Noelle Koenig, Emilie Rucker, Bridget Kennedy, Brianna Fohrman, Chaleigh Sellers and Coach John Lindahl. Missing from photo are Reagan Titus and Mya Polzer. Pine Island wins Zumbrota-Mazeppa softball title Southern Minny Softball League ZUMBROTA POLICE REPORT June 1 12:41 a.m. A driver was stopped for going from the southbound lane to thenorthbound lane and driving the wrong way in the northbound lane. 5:03 a.m. Kwik Trip reported an employee found a suicide note, which said to call some phone numbers. The time or date was not left on the note. An officer made contact with a female and she advised that it was her ex-husband who had left the note. A similar note had been found at HyVee in Rochester. The female stated that he had been picked up near Inver Grove Heights on Friday and taken to Regions Hospital in St. Paul. 10:55 a.m. A driving complaint was given out by the State Patrol. An officer located the vehicle and stopped the driver for crossing center and fog line. The driver was arrested for DUI. June 2 11:30 a.m. An officer assisted with a funeral escort. 3:03 p.m. A male reported that a truck delivery person hit his vehicle while he was working. 4:25 p.m. A two-vehicle accident was reported with minor damages. 4:43 p.m. An accident was reported in a private lot. 6:19 p.m. Zumbrota Ford reported several vehicles vandalized. 7:19 p.m. A driver was stopped for speed and loud music violation. June 3 12:53 a.m. A driver was warned for not stopping at a stop sign and for hav- ing balding tires. 8:14 a.m. A report was made of graffiti at the skateboard park. Picnic tables and ramps were tagged with in- appropriate sayings and drawings. The city crew will attempt to remove the graffiti. 3:31 p.m. A female reported that she thought her neighbor may have her cats. This has been an ongoing issue. An officer spoke to the neighbor and she replied that she was upset that her neighbor does not keep her cats in her own yard and the cats use her yard for a restroom. 4:54 p.m. Caseys north reported a gas drive-off. June 4 7:50 a.m. A child was locked in a vehicle. 3:02 p.m. Keys were turned into the police department. 3:15 p.m. The City of Zumbrota had a complaint of long grass. An officer checked the residence and the grass was too long. 5:35 p.m. A female reported that a power cord was running from a house, across the backyard of two houses, through her yard and up a power pole where it had been stapled. It was for cable. An officer spoke with the owner and she stated that charter had to run a new line to the house and had not buried the cable yet. 9:28 p.m. The State Patrol reported an injured deer. 10:17 p.m. Rochester State Patrol reported a vehicle all over the road and speeding. The driver was arrested for third-degree DWI. June 5 A female was having shortness of breath and chest pain. She was trans- ported by ambulance. 1:33 p.m. An officer assisted with a funeral escort. 8:39 p.m. A female reported that a vehicle continued to pass by the house with children outside at a high rate of speed. 9:58 p.m. A female reported that someone was inside her camper. June 6 8:59 a.m. A person was sleeping on an air mattress at the skate park. He stated that he had been there only an hour but condensation under the mat- tress suggested longer. The party was sent on his way. 10:50 a.m. A female reported that her neighbors were in her garage and would not leave. 6:44 p.m. A female reported that she picked up a dog that was lying on the highway and stated that it is now walking. June 7 8:17 a.m. A vehicle was traveling northbound in a southbound lane. 12:53 p.m. A complaint was made of a vehicle crossing over the fog and center line. The driver admitted to being extremely tired and looking for a rest stop. 10:02 p.m. A driver was warned for driving through a wrong way entrance. 10:18 p.m. a driver was warned for speeding. 10:53 p.m. A driver was cited for speeding and no proof of insurance. June 8 7:54 a.m. Minnesota Energy re- ported that a homeowner had hit a gas line with a shovel. 10:19 a.m. An officer unlocked a vehicle. 5:24 p.m. A female was having abdominal pain. 5:46 p.m. A dog was running loose. 10:53 p.m. A driver was warned for a fog line violation. June 9 8:51 a.m. A male was having chest pain, hyperventilating and having arm numbness. He was transported to Roch- ester. 9:31 a.m. A loose dog was found and returned to the dogs owner. 4:12 p.m. A female had fallen out of bed and her legs would not move. June 10 5:10 a.m. A male party tried to hang himself and was still breathing. 12:33 p.m. Proact Industries re- ported that a client had been gone for one hour and the staff was looking for him. He was later located and returned. 12:56 p.m. A male reported finding small sections of bones in his yard. They appear to be dog bones. 2:26 p.m. A semi was reported to be weaving all over Highway 52. 7:40 p.m. A male had questions about a civil matter. A female took sev- eral items the previous night. They are separated but married. The male was going to change the locks and wanted ZPD to be aware. NEWS-RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2014 PAGE 5A
Area Sports News-Record photos by Faye Haugen Nearly 100 runners and walkers took part in the annual Covered Bridge Fun Run/Walk on June 21 in Zumbrota. Using the trail system through Zumbrota and the Covered Bridge Park, the course measured out to a 5K length. Savannah Vold of Rochester and Cole Peters of Mazeppa race to the finish line at the Covered Bridge Fun Run/Walk on June 21. Vold was the first female to cross the finish line, placing 11th overall in 22:14. Carston Dammann wins Covered Bridge Fun Run/Walk on June 21 By Faye Haugen ZUMBROTA Nearly 100 run- ners and walkers took part in the annual Covered Bridge 5K Fun Run/Walk during the Covered Bridge Festival, June 21. Ah-Sirt Fitness sponsored the race that drew participants from the area and far away. Carston Dammann of Lake City was the first runner through the chute in a brisk 17:28. He was followed by Aaron Schumacher of Zumbrota in 19:48 with Brad Stiller of Mazeppa, third in 20:47. Savannah Vold of Rochester was the first female to finish the race in 22:14. Tricia Stiller of Mazeppa was second in 24:16 and Julie Dammann of Lake City was third in 25:31. Results of the Zumbrota run are as follows: 1. Carson Dammann, Lake City 17:28 2. Aaron Schumacher, Zumbrota 19:48 3. Brad Stiller, Mazeppa 20:47 4. Bailey Berg, Zumbrota 20:52 5. Kevin Prodzinski, Mazeppa 21:30 6. Max Smothers, Zumbrota 21:44 7. Dan Cozine, Rochester 21:48 8. Matt Grimsrud, Zumbrota 21:51 9. Tom Dammann, Lake City 22:04 10. Mike Pfenning, Zumbrota 22:12 11. Savannah Vold, Rochester 22:14 12. Cole Peters, Mazeppa 22:15 13. Preston Ohm, Zumbrota 23:58 14. Blake Stiller, Mazeppa 24:06 15. Nathan Mensink, Mazeppa 24:06 16. Tricia Stiller, Mazeppa 24:16 17. Jeff Smothers, Mazeppa 24:56 18. Curtis Anderson, Goodhue 25:26 19. Julie Dammann, Lake City 25:31 20. Cait Larsen, West Salem. WI 25:35 21. Theresa Siemers, Faribault 25:50 22. Brad Smith, Wabasha 26:26 23. Taylor Rasmussen, PI 26:35 24. Brianne Robinson, Zumbrota 26:36 25. Connor Hinrichs, Zumbrota 26:39 26. Sean Adams, Zumbrota 27:22 27. Hannah McConaughey, Roch. 27:41 28. Gary Schroeder, Zumbrota 27:42 29. Jenny Scheider, Hastings 28:01 30. Amanda Edstrom, Zumbrota 28:18 31. Linda OConnor, Goodhue 28:30 32. Mary Erhardt, Goodhue 29:00 33. Sue Hinrichs, Zumbrota 29:21 34. Tyler Saltan, Zumbrota 29:31 35. Brett Edstrom, Zumbrota 29:31 36. Christine Saltan, Zumbrota 29:34 37. Laurie Brengman, Zumbrota 29:38 38. Heather Owen, Pine Island 29:39 39. Tyler McConaughey, Zumbrota 29:57 40. Angela Olsen, Zumbrota 30:25 41. Allison Knott, Wanamingo 30:48 42. Katherine Mahoney, Zumbrota 31:13 43. Sarah Krage, Lake city 31:13 44. Marilyn Syverson, Wanamingo 31:16 45. Hudson Ohm, Zumbrota 31:45 46. Sarah Ohm, Zumbrota 31:45 47. Diane Hammel, Stewartville 31;47 48. Connie Wendt, Zumbrota 32:03 49. Bethany Remeen, Zumbrota 32:07 50. Sarah Nelson, Mazeppa 32:14 51. David Krinke, Zumbrota 32:23 52. Forrest Schutz, Rochester 33:13 53. Sara Clink, Mazeppa 33:25 54. Brian Adams, Zumbrota 33:51 55. Kim Schroeder, Zumbrota 34:48 56. Ethan Schroder, Zumbrota 34:49 57. Cora Ohm, Zumbrota 35:02 58. Chuck Ohm, Zumbrota 35:03 59. Brooke Williams, Cannon Falls 35:22 60. Cailla Tri, Rochester 35:41 61. Cathy Peterson, Bourbonnas, IL 35:54 62. Emily Haugen, Zumbrota 35:58 63. Amy Stehr, Zumbrota 36:34 64. Nicole Wilkinson 36:42 65. Elizabeth Cozine, Rochester 36:42 66. Deb Wilkinson, Zumbrota 36:43 67. Megan Park, Pine Island 37:42 68. Patty Budensiek, Zumbrota 38:55 69. Angela Fitch, Pine island 40:27 70. Wyatt Fitch, Pine Island 40:28 71. Anna Haugen, Zumbrota 40:40 72. Alivia Berg, Zumbrota 40:41 73. Tara Quinn, Rochester 41:19 74. Kegan Quinn, Rochester 41:43 75. Jeanne Rasmussen, Pine Island 42:18 76. Mike Mason, Wanamingo 42:45 77. Deb Berg, Zumbrota 43:50 78. David Lohmann, Zumbrota 45:34 79. Annette Kelmer, Zumbrota 45:48 80. Nancy Fee, Zumbrota 46:35 81. Evelyn Humphrey, Wanamingo 47:14 82. Laura Haugen, Zumbrota 47:52 83. Brian Haugen, Zumbrota 47:52 84. Travis Dail, Pine Island 15:51 85. Jodie Dail, Pine Island 49:14 86. Scott Moeching, Zumbrota 49:18 87. Tyler Robinson, Zumbrota 49:19 88. Kaia Kubista, Zumbrota 49:58 89. Andre Kubista, Zumbrota 49:59 90. Katie Brenny, Mazeppa 53:55 91. Susan Mack, Pine Island 53:58 92. Marie Mack, Zumbrota 54:00 93. Barb Loken, Zumbrota 56:06 94. Roxanne Bartsch, Zumbrota 1:10.19 95. Billy Wendt, Zumbrota 1:10.20 Male winner Carston Dammann, Lake City Female winner Savannah Vold, Rochester Male nine and under 1. Preston Ohm, Zumbrota; 2. Hudson Ohm, Zumbrota; 3. Ethan Schroder, Zumbrota Female nine and under 1. Cora Ohm, Zumbrota Male 10-19 1. Carston Dammann, Lake City; 2. Bailey Berg, Zumbrota; 3. Max Smothers Female 10-19 1. Savannah Vold, Rochester; 2. Taylor Ras- mussen, Pine Island; 3. Amanda Edstrom, Pine Island Male 20-29 1. Connor Hinrichs, Zumbrota; 2. Sean Ad- ams, Zumbrota; 3. Tyler McConaughey, Azumbrota Female 20-29 1. Cait Larsen, West Salem, WI; 2. Brianne Robinson, Zumbrota; 3. Hannah McConaughey, Rochester Male 30-39 1. Aaron Schumacher, Zumbrota; 2. Dan Cozine, Rochester; 3. Matt Grimsrud, Zum- brota Female 30-39 1. Heather Owen, Pine Island; 2. Angela Olsen, Zumbrota; 3. Katherine Mahoney, Zumbrota Male 40-49 1. Brad Stiller, Zumbrota; 2. Kevin Prodzin- ski, Zumbrota; 3. Brad Smith, Wabasha Female 40-49 1. Tricia Stiller, Zumbrota; 2. Theresa Siem- ers, Faribault; 3. Mary Erhardt, Goodhue Male 50-59 1. Tom Dammann, Lake City; 2. Mike Pfenning, Zumbrota; 3. Brian Adams, Zumbrota Female 50-59 1. Julie Dammann, Lake City; 2. Linda OConnor, Goodhue; 3. Sue Hinrichs Male 60 and older 1. David Lohmann, Zumbrota Female 60 and older 1. Diane Hammel, Stewartville; 2. Connie Wendt, Zumbrota; 3. Deb Wilkinson, Zum- brota Carston Dammann of Lake City cruises through the finish line of the Covered Bridge Fun Run/Walk in 17:28 on June 21 to place first. Wednesday, July 16 Wanamingo Jacks at Winona, 7:30 p.m. Zumbrota Tigers at Plainview, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 19 Owatonna Aces at Pine Island Pioneers, 2 p.m. Hayfield Heat at Wanamingo (doubleheader), 2 p.m. Winona Chiefs at Zumbrota Tigers, 2 p.m. Sunday, July 20 Hayfield Heat at Pine Island (doubleheader), 2 p.m. Owatonna Aces at Wanamingo, 2 p.m. PEM at Zumbrota, 2 p.m. AMATEUR BASEBALL SCHEDULE Pine Island Pioneers win three in a row By Faye Haugen PINE ISLAND The Pine Is- land Pioneers earned an 11-1 rain- shortened win over Tri County in Lewiston on Monday. The Win ups the Pioneers Twin Rivers League record to 9-8. The PI lads are 11-15 overall. PI will close out regular season play next weekend when they host Owataonn on Saturday and Hay- field on Sunday. Both games be- gin at 2 p.m. Sundays game with the Heat will be a doubleheader. Erik Ferguson earned the pitch- ing win over the Tremor on Mon- day, striking out five, walking two and giving up two hits and one earned run over five innings. Charlie Arendts led the offense with a pair of singles, a triple and three runs scored. Brad Russell scored four times, had two hits and batted in four runs. One inning lifts the Pioneers over the Tigers By Faye Haugen ZUMBROTA A five-run third inning made the difference in Pine Islands 5-3 win over Zumbrota in Twin Rivers League baseball action in Zumbrota on Saturday. The Pioneers used singles by Luke Schmidt and Mitchell Ener- son, a walk to Justin Streiff, a two- RBI double by Brian Sorum, an RBI single by Nic Enerson and a Tiger error to take a 5-0 lead. The Tigers mounted a come- back in the fifth inning when they scored three runs on two Pioneers errors, a walk to AJ Yusten, Sean Wingfield was hit by a pitch to force in a run, and Noah Grove hit a two- RBI single. The Tigers had two runners on the bag on first and second in both the sixth and eighth innings, but they were un- able to get them home. Sam Jensch picked up the mound win for Pine Island. He struck out eight, walked six and gave up four hits and no earned runs. Noah Grove was tagged with the loss for the Tigers. He struck out seven, walked one and gave up four hits and three earned runs over six innings. Mitchell Enerson led the PI of- fense going 3 for 5. Brian Sorum had a double and two RBI. Nic Enerson and Brad Russell each had a single and an RBI. Eric Swiggum led Zumbrota going 2 for 5. AJ Yusten and Noah Grove (two RBI) had the other two hits. Pine Island Pioneers 5 Zumbrota Tigers 3 R H E Pioneers 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 4 3 Tigers 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3 4 2 Pitching IP K BB H R ER PI - Jensch 9 8 6 4 3 0 Z - Grove 6 7 1 4 3 3 PIP: Luke Schmidt, 1 for 4; Mitchell Enerson 3 for 5; Brian Sorum, double, two RBI; Nic Enerson, one for four, one RBI; Brad Russell, one for five, one RBI ZT: AJ Yusten, 1 for 3; Eric Swiggum, 2 for 5, 2 doubles, three RBI; Noah Grove, 1 for 5, two RBI Stellrecht races his 68 Dart to first BRAINERD Jerry Stellrecht of Goodhue won the Real Street Natural class on Sunday, July 6, at the 28th annual PleasureLand RV Show and Go at Brainerd In- ternational Raceway. In the semifinals, Stellrecht de- feated Bill Meyer of Andover. Then in the finals he faced Kelly Rutz of Randall, who was poised to earn his second series win in the cat- egory. Stellrechts 1968 Dart proved too much for Rutzs 1990 Mustang, winning with a time of 9.237 seconds and 147.20 mph versus Rutzs 9.959 seconds and 138.26 mph. Zumbro Valley Womens Softball W L Leos Sports Bar/Bergs Towing 7 0 Brew Crew/Zumbrota VFW 5 2 Roy N Als 5 2 B&N Construction/Mahn Funeral 5 2 Grover Auto 4 3 Majerus Garage 3 4 WDs/Gen X Farms 3 4 Hot Boxers 3 4 Gunners Grill/Moto Proz 0 7 Pine Island Lumber 0 7 Results of July 9 Roy N Als 9 - WDs/Gen X Farms 1 Hot Boxers 15 - Gunners Grill/Moto Proz 5 Leos Sports Bar/Bergs Towing 14 - Ma- jerus Garage 25 - Majerus Garage 7 B&N Construction/Mahn Funeral 15 - Brew Crew/Zumbrota VFW 0 Grover Auto 14 - Pine Island Lumber 0 Schedule for Wednesday, July 16 Brew Crew at Grover Auto in Zumbrota Gunners Grill/Moto Proz at Pine Island Lumber STANDINGS Friday, July 20 3rd District Tournament to begin at a site to be determined Saturday, July 21 3rd District Tournament to continue at a site to be determined LEGION BASEBALL SCHEDULE in Zumbrota WDs/Gen X Farms at Leos Sports Bar/ Bergs Towing in Mazeppa B&N Construction/Mahn Funeral at Majerus Garage in Goodhue Roy N Als at Hot Boxers in Mazeppa All games at 7 p.m. Twin Rivers League Baseball W L W% Waseca Braves 16 1 .941 Owatonna Aces 13 2 .867 Stewartville/Racine Sharks 12 6 .667 Winona Chiefs 11 6 .647 Hayfield Heat 7 6 .538 Pine Island Pioneers 10 9 .526 Zumbrota Tigers 10 10 .500 Wanamingo Jacks 9 9 .500 Rochester Roadrunners 5 9. .357 Kasson Coyotes 3 13 .188 Plainview-Elgin-Millville Bucks 2 14 .125 Tri County Tremor 2 17 .105 Stop and see us at the Rice County Fair in Faribault now through Sunday Download the Ih Radio App and listen to games on your mobile device. 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Section B of NEWS-RECORD Wednesday, July 16, 2014 No. 29 Oronoco Wanamingo Pine Island Zumbrota Mazeppa Goodhue Neighbors N28-3a By Audra DePestel Annual pie and ice cream social held at Pine Haven PINE ISLAND The Pine Haven Auxiliary hosted its annual pie and ice cream social on Wednesday, July 9, at Pine Haven Care Center. Refreshing treats were offered to residents and all who came to benefit Pine Haven. Ice cream and a variety of homemade pies were donated by local community members. The Zumbrota Community Band, directed by John Vettel, provided music. Pine Haven Auxiliary member Charlene Miller, left, serves refreshments to Jan and Roger Budensiek. The pie and ice cream social is just one of the many fundraisers Pine Haven holds each year to help benefit its residents and the care center. Moms Club forms in Zumbrota By Tawny Michels ZUMBROTA A new club for area moms was formed in mid- June and currently has 36 mem- bers. The group is for mothers in Zumbrota and surrounding areas, and includes women from Red Wing to Rochester. Member Tuesday Shaw of Goodhue said, I like the idea that there is someone I can turn to for advice, companionship, and adult conversation. She likes that she can meet other people who under- stand that kids come first when you are a parent. Our schedules are rarely our own anymore. So many of the people I knew and hung out with before kids do not see life that way. Being in a fairly new place, it helps me to meet people that I can relate to, Shaw said. The group is open to parents of children of all ages, soon-to-be mothers, and mothers of grown children. They hold a Moms Nights Out once or twice a month at local restaurants such as Gunners Grill (July 19 at 6:30 p.m.) and Wallys Covered Bridge (July 28 at 6 p.m.). The group is also planning a Family Fun Day to be held at Covered Bridge Park on Saturday, August 16, at 1 p.m. All are welcome to come and meet other local moms and their fami- lies. Current members hope the group expands and really takes off. They hope to plan playdates for kids, more family events, more moms nights, and possibly even some community service and fundraising in the near future. The group currently partakes in daily health challenges to encour- age and support each other, as well as a monthly challenge to help encourage socialization and open discussion. For more information on events or to join, visit the groups Facebook page ( https://www.face book. com/ groups/ 53085140 7018715/ ) or email Tawny Michels at tawny.mich@gmail.com. CANNON FALLS Mayo Clinic Health System in Cannon Falls began moving into its new building last week. Contractors turned over keys to the new medi- cal center on the south side of town on July 3, 2014. The new clinic will open Au- gust 4. The hospital and emergency department will begin operating in the new building at noon on August 7. Office furniture, signage, art and medical equipment will be installed throughout the next four weeks. Staff and local emergency respond- ers will undergo training also dur- ing this time. Contractors are wrap- ping up the finishing touches in- side and outside the building. The general public will have a chance to tour the new medical center during a July 25 grand open- ing event. A ribbon cutting cer- emony will take place at 2:30 p.m. and tours from 3-7 p.m. The open house-style event also includes free food, live music, activities for kids, and local emergency response vehicles. The Mayo One helicop- ter will be on site for viewing and exploring starting at 4 p.m. The 92,000 square-foot facility including the clinic, hospital and emergency department is located at 32021 County 24 Boulevard. Limited parking will be available on site. Shuttle buses will be avail- able to bring interested attendees from the Cannon Falls High School parking lot to the new medical center and back free of charge. The shuttle service will run from 1:30 -7:30 p.m. For more details about the new facility, visit mayoclinichealth system.org and click on the Can- non Falls location. Contractors officially turn keys over to Mayo Clinic Health System
From Our Files 20 Years Ago July 13, 1994 Dean and Sharon Pagel were winners of the Early Bird draw- ing sponsored by the Zumbrota Area Ambulance Association. 40 Years Ago July 18, 1974 Mr. and Mrs. Carl Puppe were guests of the Earl Campbells Sat- urday night and Sunday at Vans Trailer Ranch in Rochester. *** Brad Beske of Bayport visited at the Earl Campbell home last Thurs- day. *** Jo Campbell is spending part of her summer vacation with her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wersal, in St. Peter. 50 Years Ago July 16, 1964 BORN TO: Mr. and Mrs. Donald Reese, a daughter, Jodi Lynn, on July 11; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scharpen, a daughter, Shellie Jean, on July 13. *** On Wednesday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Opsahl were hosts to a group of relatives in observance of the birth- day anniversary of Mrs. Opsahl. *** Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cook of Plainview were Saturday callers at the home of Mrs. Clarence Strauss of Bellechester. 60 Years Ago July 15, 1954 BORN TO: Mr. and Mrs. Ken- neth Buck, a son, on July 10; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph OConnor, a daughter, on July 11. *** Mr. and Mrs. Pat Barry and family were among the supper guests of Dan and Helen Bell after the Centen- nial parade in Red Wing on Satur- day. *** On Friday night, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ryan and boys and Mrs. Bert Majerus and Marcia were Rochester callers. 70 Years Ago July 13, 1944 BORN TO: Mr. and Mrs. John GOODHUE Michels, a daughter, on Saturday. *** Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Kuhns of Red Wing were callers at the H. Bartel home Sunday evening. *** Mr. and Mrs. Otto Hein were Red Wing callers Friday afternoon. GOODHUE, 1964 Highlight of Monday nights dinner meeting of the Goodhue Lions was the signing of the charter. At left is Floyd Stengel signing, with Ray Hutcheson, first vice-president, witnessing all signatures. 40 Years Ago July 18, 1974 The Wanamingo Commercial Club will sponsor an open house in honor of Dr. William Walters 20 years of service next Tuesday. *** Mr. and Mrs. Art Mostad vis- ited Ruth Mostad, mother of Mr. WANAMINGO WANAMINGO, 1974 Members of the 1974 Pool Management Committee gather poolside. Front row, from left to right: John Tiller, Merrill Solberg, Curt Haller, and Roger Nelson; back row: Sandi Wallaker, Cathy Bakko, Elaine Froyum, and Don Greseth. ZUMBROTA 10 Years Ago July 7, 2004 Bobby Ersland, Melanie Hofius and Gunter Mussell recently at- tended a week-long Dorian Mu- sic camp held at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. *** Rozella Lo- hmann and Elaine Klankowski have been exhibiting quilts at the Goodhue County Fair for over 30 years. Many local and area quil- ters will also enter their works of art this year during fair days. *** The Reader of the Week at Zum- brota Library is Marissa Benidt. *** The Read-to-Me participant is Alex Gerken. 20 Years Ago July 6, 1994 Tomine Erredge was chosen as Reader of the Week at the Carnegie Library. *** Christopher Mack is this weeks Read-to-Me partici- pant at the Carnegie Library. *** Brian Grudem graduated from Dakota County Technical College. Brian was also named to the presidents list for spring quarter. *** Ross Miller, a 1983 Zumbrota High School graduate received his PhD in political science at the Uni- versity of California, Davis. His mother and sister, Rosalie Miller and Renee Nielson attended the ceremonies. *** A new sign will soon be hung outside the REA building. It will read Pro Act, a division of IRC. 30 Years Ago July 11, 1984 Martha Thomford was a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Durst of Farmington over the week- end. *** Mr. and Mrs. Troye Kiefer of Zumbrota have returned from a ten-day vacation in Louisiana and Texas. They visited their children and families at Flidell, Louisiana, and at Longview, Texas, and at- tended the Worlds Fair at New Orleans. *** Almyra Baker at- tended an all-class reunion of Mountain Lake Schools on June 26. *** Recent visitors at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Ellis Sollie were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hermann of Watertown, Mrs. Harold Hermann of San Diego, California, Mr. and Mrs. George Hermann of Zum- bro Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Al Lang and family of Bay City, Wiscon- sin, and Mr. and Mrs. Mel LaMar of Greeley, Colorado. 40 Years Ago July 11, 1974 Miss Carolyn Rude arrived at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Rude from Rota, Spain, where she had been em- ployed for the past year. *** Mr. and Mrs. Lester Blain of Wesley, Iowa, were weekend guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lilleskov. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lilleskov and daughter, Suzie, were dinner and afternoon guests Sun- day. *** Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Berg and Tammy returned home Tuesday evening after vacation- ing for two and a half weeks out west. *** Mr. and Mrs. Harlem Albers, Debra and Randall recently returned home from an eight-day vacation through the Ozarks, Okla- homa, and Texas. They visited Rita and Jerry at Killeen, Texas. 50 Years Ago July 9, 1964 Mr. and Mrs. Harold Korsten and children joined a group of rela- tives on Saturday for a picnic at Whalen, near Lanesboro. *** JoAnn Van Houten of St. Paul Park is spending two weeks with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Post, Sr. *** Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Oelschlager, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Graif and Mr. and Mrs. Luverne Lother spent Fourth of July at the Wisconsin Dells. *** Major and Mrs. Phillip Goplen and family of Lincoln, Nebraska, spent a few days at the Edwin Goplen home. *** The home of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Lother was the scene of a picnic dinner on Sunday to cel- ebrate the birthday of Mrs. Lother. *** Mr. and Mrs. Don Tiedemann and family visited at the Elmer Johnson home of Friday evening. *** Friday evening visitors of Mrs. Jens Island were Mr. and Mrs. Joel Ree of St. Louis Park and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Halvorson of Wana- mingo. ZUMBROTA, 1964 Snow White (Carla Oelkers) oversees her dwarfs as they enjoy ice cream treats after placing first in the kiddie parade at Zumbrotas Town and Country Day. From left to right are Jack Anderson, Jan Mettler, Jamie Blakstad, Sherry Falk, Joe Johnson (hidden), Denise Carlson, Linda Carlson, and Jeff Jacobson. 20 Years Ago July 13, 1994 Bill Sanborn was honored at an open house for his 25 years of service at the Security State Bank of Pine Island. *** Molly Murray is the Library Kid of the Week. She is the daughter of Carle and Ann Murray. 30 Years Ago July 18, 1984 Marie Holst, who spent two and a half weeks visiting her friend Zelda Eidem at Anchorage, Alaska, returned home July 6. *** Murva Loos visited Anna Loos on Wednesday at Samaritan Bethany Home in Rochester. *** Mr. and Mrs. Peter Maxson of Mantorville and Mrs. Elenora Zimmerhachl of Arkansas were Monday brunch guests of Mrs. Margaret Abel. 40 Years Ago July 18, 1974 Mr. and Mrs. Claude Saville and Mitch of Hazelton, North Dakota, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Troy Kiefer. *** Ted and Stephen Nei are spending a week with their grandmother, Mrs. Rose Glosby, at St. Paul Park. *** Mrs. Barry Nei and children called on her grandmother, Mrs. Bertha Nei, on Sunday. 50 Years Ago July 16, 1964 Mr. and Mrs. Ed Krause and Mr. and Mrs. Ardon Collins re- turned home Monday evening af- ter a week vacation in Canada. *** Mr. and Mrs. Orlo Andrist and family of Minneapolis spent PINE ISLAND from Thursday until Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Andrist. *** Mrs. D.C. Sheldon spent from Friday until Sunday with her sister, Mrs. C.N. Buur, at Rochester. 60 Years Ago July 15, 1954 BORN TO: Mr. and Mrs. George Dickinson, a daughter, on July 8; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hofstad, a son, on June 30; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth King, a son, on July 8. *** Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Ladwig and son Loren of Annandale came Sunday to spend several days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Meyer. *** Miss Paula Coen of St. Paul is spending the week with her cousin, Miss Rosemary Schindler. PINE ISLAND, 1984 Characters from Dogpatch who will be on stage in Lil Abner this weekend are, clockwise from lower left, Laurel Bettcher-Kann as Daisy Mae, Kevin Kann as Lil Abner, Dick Graupman as Earthquake McGoon, Dave Sween as Marryin Sam, D.J. Collins as Pappy Yokum, Pat Draves as Mammy, and Bill Kent as Mayor Dogmeat. Mostad, at the Memorial Home in Osakis on Sunday. 50 Years Ago July 16, 1964 Mr. and Mrs. P.H. Hilling were Sunday dinner guests at the Don Hilling home in Hopkins. *** Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bicknese of Wykoff visited Saturday evening at the Herman Opsahl home. *** Mr. and Mrs. Bert Milan attended a Miland family reunion at Eleva, Wisconsin, on Sunday, July 5. 70 Years Ago July 20, 1944 Mrs. N.N. Chinander of Red Wing was a weekend guest of Mrs. Bernie Satren. *** Mrs. Henry Otterness of LeRoy is visiting with relatives in this village and vicin- ity. *** Mr. and Mrs. T.M. Lar- son and son Teddy were visitors in Minneapolis on Tuesday. *** Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Anderson and family attended a family reunion at the Oscar Munson home in Can- non Falls on Sunday. Goodhue By R.D. Aaland GOODHUE Wednesday, July 9, was an evening for meetings in Goodhue. At 5:30 p.m. the city council met for a special tax abate- ment hearing. The swimming pool committee met at the same time at the fire hall. The city council met again at 6:30 p.m. for its monthly Economic Development Author- ity (EDA) meeting, followed im- mediately by the regular council meeting. Tax abatement hearing The tax abatement hearing was a chance for the residents of Goodhue, as well as the city coun- cil, to hear from Tammy Omdal, senior vice-president of Northland Securities of Minneapolis. She explained Minnesota Statues, Sec- tions 469.1812 to 469.1815, that cover the ability of a city to levy a property tax to cover certain ex- penses. The city must set a maximum amount to be levied and the length of the commitment it will last; in this case it could be $1,000,000 for up to fifteen years. If Goodhue were to pass a tax abatement reso- lution, they would then be able to issue abatement bonds. These bonds have been discussed as a way to cover some of the expenses of a new swimming pool and the Third Street improvement project. After Omdal answered all ques- tions from the city council and residents, the meeting was ad- journed. Swimming pool City engineer Andy Brandel reported that the swimming pool package has been sent to the State of Minnesota for approval. A re- view of the proposed costs showed an increase in the building expenses of the swimming pool, but the costs involved with the bath house will be less. Swimming pool committee president Stacy Thuman said that the actual costs will not be final- ized until the bids are received, and at that time the council will be able to accept or reject the pro- posed bids. If they are rejected, the dates for building the new pool will need to be adjusted. There is a question about the size of the current sanitary sewer pipe, which is two inches but should be eight inches. The use of a lift station and surge pump may limit the need to replace the pipe. The pool committee has several cases of water for sale for only $4; these were left over from the Volksfest. There will be an open house on Saturday, July 26, at the pool. The pool will be open from 1-7 p.m. There will be food and drink for sale starting at noon. T-shirts will be for sale as well as a place to make donations for the pool. It was also established that the last day that the pool will be open will be August 10. Mayor Kerry Bien told Thuman and the rest committee, You are doing a fan- tastic job. Goodhue EDA The EDA meeting had one piece of new business. Josh Wieme wanted to buy lot eight on Crestview Court from the EDA. The list price was $44,900 and Wieme thought the price no longer reflected the actual value of the lot. He offered to buy the lot for $37,000 and explained why he thought it was a fair price. After some discussion the council de- cided to lower the asking price of all available lots by ten percent and to add a phrase stating that construction must start within six months of the purchase of a lot. The EDA and Wieme came to an agreement on the sale of lot eight for a price of $40,410. City council regular meeting A check for $1,500 has been received from Verizon and that another check should arrive in the next couple of weeks. Alissa Blaha, Development Coordinator for the Southern Min- nesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) updated the council on activities over the past few months. SMIF invests in the regions fu- ture growth through grants, loans, technical expertise and partner- ships that foster community as- sets via workforce readiness and entre-preneurial activity espe- cially in areas of bio-medical, bio- agriculture, and alternative energy. Blaha would like to see the re- vival of the Goodhue Community Foundation. She stated that SMIF has given over $300,000 in grants to organizations in Goodhue County. The city attorney asked Blaha if Goodhue had ever received a grant from SMIF. The answer was no. He then asked if there was a way to get a grant for the swim- ming pool. Again the answer was no. TIRES TIRES TIRES ROY N ALS AUTO SERVICE Neven Sodd Goodhue 651-923-4525 Musty Basement Odors? We will solve the problem! 507-269-0272 Money Back Guarantee Solving Musty Odors Since 1987 N&S26-cc-tfc SMIF might be able to give Goodhue the paint that will be needed in the renovation of their bath house as long as the labor was done by volunteers. Brandel reported that the Third Street project was running smoother this week. He hoped that misunderstandings between the contractor and the city will now be a thing of the past. Work on the water treatment plant is going very smoothly. He said that Lodermeier was ahead of plan and will complete the job before Au- gust 15. Testing will be concluded in September and the city will be on line before the States deadline of September 31. Brandel reported that the water problem at the south end of Broadway can be fixed by elevating the level of the road and by regrading the adjacent ditches. The cost of the project is estimated at $50,000. Other business The council approved: The tax abatement resolution The list of election judges for this falls election Updates on the pool and to advertise for bids for the pool and the bath house. Several meetings held in Goodhue July 9 It was decided that the City of Goodhue will pay for one-half of the cost of the sidewalk projects at St. Lukes Lutheran Church and the Goodhue School District. This will include the concrete, curb and gutter. The council also approved the rental of a porta-toilet to be used in Rosie Park. The next regular city council meeting will be on Wednesday July 23 at the city hall. PAGE 2B NEWS-RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2014
Pine Island Hidden Meadows RV Park holds annual Independence Day celebration Seasonal campers Kevin and Loni Wyngerberg from Wyoming, Minnesota, receive a first place trophy and ribbon from Hidden Meadows campground owners Kris Powell and Jeff Mack for their patriotic red, white and blue decorated golf cart. The Wyngerbergs have made Hidden Meadows their home away from home for the last nine years. Hidden Meadows owner Jeff Mack fires up his International Farmall tractor as he gets ready to take a group of campers on a hay wagon ride during the weekend festivities. TJ Kramm and the Last Chance Band members, from left to right, John Miller, Tom Kramm, Bob Kidder, and Jim Eull rock the night with a wide variety of upbeat tunes for all ages. Based in the Twin Cities, TJ Kramm and the Last Chance Band have performed at Hidden Meadows the past ten years for all of their major summer holiday celebrations. Follow the band on Facebook at TJkramm/LCB. By Audra DePestel PINE ISLAND Hidden Mead- ows RV Park held its annual Inde- pendence Day celebration on Sat- urday, July 5. Campers and visi- tors enjoyed a full day of events including a bean bag tournament, a golf cart parade which featured over 25 decorated carts, live clas- sic rock music by TJ Kramm and the Last Chance Band, and fire- works. Hidden Meadows is a family- friendly campground nestled along the shores of the Zumbro River and located just five miles south of Pine Island and about a mile off Highway 52. Hidden Mead- ows has 120 camping sites some of which include pull-through sites spacious enough to accommodate the larger RVs with full hookups to water, electrical, and sewer. An on-site pump station is also avail- able. The campground offers plenty of activities for all ages, and their large recreational hall features indoor games, a large stone fire- place, a full kitchen, and plenty of seating. The hall is also available for private party reservations as well. The campground has laun- dry facilities, restrooms with free hot showers, and a camp store of- fering a variety of groceries, camp- ing supplies, ice and firewood. Campers can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a playground area, volleyball area, horseshoe pits, swimming at the river and hayrides on the week- end. Besides Friday burger nights, karaoke, and Bingo, other special events are held throughout the summer for campers to enjoy as well. Two anticipated events in- clude the upcoming Christmas in July featuring a visit from Santa Claus and Halloween in Septem- ber which features a haunted walk, kids activities, and an adult cos- tume contest. Visit Hidden Meadows RV Park website at www.hiddenmeadows rvpark.com to see a complete list of activities and events or call owners Kris Powell and Jeff Mack at 507-356-8594. By Alice Duschanek-Myers PINE ISLAND The Pine Is- land School Board approved the sale of the general obligation fa- cility improvement bonds to Wil- liam Blair Company of Chicago on July 10. Stacy Childress of Springsted Inc. provided a sum- mary of the bid proposals for the bonds. She said the sale to Will- iam Blair amounts to greater sav- ings for the taxpayers. Childress gave an example in- volving a $150,000 home. Origi- nally the facility bond referendum was expected to increase the prop- erty taxes by $320. However, with this sale the increase will be about $311. There were seven proposals submitted to purchase the bonds. Childress said it is common to re- ceive five proposals. Districts like to get at least three. The best pro- posal, from William Blair Com- pany, offered an interest rate of 3.71%. In the resolution for the sale, the total aggregate principal amount authorized by the voters and approved by the school board is $39,750,000. The total purchase price for the bonds is Van Horn Library hosts a stuffed animal sleepover Mr. Lion (who belongs to Rilye Voracek of Pine Island), Rick the Rhino (Will Radtke of Mazeppa), Beary the Bear (McKinley Sorum of Pine Island), and Cowie (Noah Prose of Pine Island) gather together to share the same book during the stuffed animal sleepover at Van Horn Library, July 8. PINE ISLAND On July 8, twenty-two stuffed animals par- ticipated in a sleepover at Van Horn Public Library for the Tuesday @ 2 program. Youths were encour- aged to bring their favorite stuffed animal to the library for the over- night event. Stuffed animals of all kinds had the run of the place as they en- joyed story time, play time, and a marshmallow roast in the fireplace in the main library. At the end of the night the animals brushed their teeth and snuggled into sleeping bags for the night. Each of those who participated received their own picture book memento to keep. Next up in the Tuesdays @ 2 line-up is a visit from Goodhue County K9 Deputy Jim Goham and his partner Havoc at 2 p.m. on July 15 at the American Legion. Deputy Goham will give a talk and demonstration about the work he does with his dog, and then invite participants to meet Havoc individually. PINE ISLAND Students named to the fourth quarter Honor Roll at Pine Island High School for the 2013-14 school year are as follows. A Honor Roll Grade 12 Marcus Aarsvold, Alexa Anderson, Allison Ander- son, Chelsea Anderton, Adeline Angst, Alyssa Baker, Taylor Baker, Danielle Bye, Sara Cramer, Marissa DeWitz, Kaitlin Dick, Esther Gutzmer, Samantha Heeren, Zachary Knutson, Jared Lohmeyer, Anamarie Marx, Emily McAdams, Jack Miller, Adam Pleschourt, Ian Radtke, Andre Ringle, Coltan Runge, Luke Schmidt, Katie Schultz, Torri Simon, Kayla Sneller, and Laura Torgeson Grade 11 Adam Barsness, Samuel Baska, Kaitlyn Champa, Kristi Clark, Emilee Fredrickson, Brandon Haze, Melanie Heeren, James Kroll, Noelle Langworthy, Lauren Rupprecht, Taylor Schroder, Derek Titus, Victoria Vouk, and Alicia Woodward Grade 10 Mitchel Acker, Sara Albertelli, Nicholas Cain, Sum- mer Cavallaro, Garrett Cobb, Kristin Evers, Krista Hogstad, Madison House, Kylee Locke, Jessica McNallan, Siriwimol Narongkidpanit, Stephanie Norte, Keanan Peterson-Rucker, Brianna Quintero Bungert, Summer Rauk, Brooke Salfer, Molly Shelton, Madeline Sorum, and Amanda Troester Grade 9 Kayla Anderson, Leah Anderton, Madison Andrist, Ally Barr, Jacob Barsness, Haley Bauman, Angela Behrens, Andrew Bogard, Patrick Bogard, Morgan Brehmer, Lindsay Cobb, Emma Culbertson, Derek Fall, Emily Fisher, Jared Fredrickson, Jena Garness, Josiah Gutzmer, Allegra Hoppe, Kimberly Johnson, Addison Justin, Malea Klein, Noah Koenig, Hannah Kraling, Paige Landon, Drew Lohmeyer, Logan Meurer, Rebecca Nelson, Michael Quintero Bungert, Mikayla Radtke, Brittany Rud, Arlena Schmidt, Reagan Titus, Cole VanHouten, Eliza Warneke, and Jack Williams B Honor Roll Grade 12 Emily Aakre, Kalley Berg, Cody Block, Kaitlin Bronk, Martina Chester, Lezhanae Edge, Nicole Fokken, Allison Higgins, Amber Kennedy, Zachary Kennedy, Lindsey Landon, Kelly Leibold, Tyler Lejcher, Tamerra Levi, Jordan Martin, Ryan McNallan, Siera McNallan, Bran- don Miller, Kayla Morey, Shawn Pletz, Colin Rucker, Taylor Schaefer, Spencer Schultz, Haily Shelstad, Benjamin Warneke, and Jessie Wollschlager Grade 11 Jacob Barr, Jordyn Braaten, Laura Cragoe, Sarah Dodge, Kendra Euler, Benjamin Farrell, Christopher Frick, Abigail Gushulak, Tucker Hanson, Emily Kaul, Hannah Kosmicki, Matthew Kukson, Hannah Liffrig, Mitchell Magnuson, Jennifer Ondler, Mikayla Pukal, Caitlin Schartau, Nicholas Schleck, Liza Shelquist, Isabelle Sorensen, Emalie Stolp, Emma Vouk, and Ashley Westlake Grade 10 Tristan Akason, Katie Bruesewitz, Anna Cramer, Kaylee Drazan, David Eaton, Shane Field, Bryce Hinrichsen, Matthew Huus, Kylie Kennedy, Caleb Kopp, Kelsie Krier, Alexis Loats, Jesselyn Lonneman, Emily Nielsen, Madilyn Owen, Taylor Rasmussen, Nicolas Roberts, Logan Simon, Bailey Trogstad-Isaacson, and Hannah Wright Grade 9 Alexander Aarsvold, Jessica Ableitner, Brittney Arndt, Hope Benike, Isabelle Bond, Brady Braaten, Samantha Clementson- Luhmann, Emily Cote, Amanda Hildenbrand, Lauren Hunskor, Jacob Ihde, Katie Jackson, Kelly Jackson, Bernt Podratz, Daniel Podratz, Michael Rabbitt, Leah Shelquist, Justice Story, Tucker Strande, and Mariah Zincke By Alice Duschanek-Myers PINE ISLAND At the Pine Island School Board meeting on July 10, Carol Anhalt of the Zumbro Education District presented the options considered to expand space for students and programs in the Area Learning Center (ALC) and transition to work program. ZED was created 25 years ago when state funds became available for small districts to combine to pro- vide services. The ZED Board met in June to discuss facility planning for the future that started two years ago. Anhalt said, We are out of spaceWe need new space set up to better prepare kids. The ZED Board considered four options, which included a new building with the ALC and transi- tion programs; a new building for the ALC, transition, and office; a new building for all programs; and renovating the Byron community education building. It was decided the best option was a new build- ing for the ALC and transition program to be located near ZED- South for students to have easier access to vocational resources. The building would be constructed so it could be added onto in the fu- ture. The ZED schools (Blooming Prairie, Byron, Hayfield, Kasson- Manorville, Pine Island, Stewartville, and Triton) must all approve the construction to build a new building. The districts must fund the construction of a build- ing. The school board will con- sider the ZED expansion at a later date. Schools for Equity in Education Schools of Equity in Education (SEE) Executive Director Brad Lundell provided information about membership in the organi- zation to the school board. Cur- rently, about one-third of Minne- sota districts (59 schools) are in SEE. Some of the local members include Albert Lea, Austin, Byron, Kasson-Manorville, Northfield, Owatonna, and Stewartville. He said that with a 25% discount, the membership fee for Pine Island is $1,650. The organization was founded in 1979 to improve funding for low property value districts and reduce the lag of general educa- tion dollars. SEEs focus is to pro- mote fair and adequate funding for taxpayers in Minnesota public schools, regardless of zip codes. They provide information for com- munity outreach to help districts connect with their residents, local legislators, and state leaders. SEE staff represent the schools, and they lobby at the state level for the member districts. Membership in SEE increases available resources, public finance information, lobbying represen- tation, networking opportunities with similar districts, and orga- nized district-specific data. The average general education resources per student are: $8,296 for the state, $7,827 for SEE schools, and $7,194 for Pine Is- land. The board will consider membership in SEE at a later date. High school principals report Principal Kevin Cardille re- ported that next year the awards program could be scheduled dur- ing the school day. The feedback he received from presenters sug- gested most are willing to attend during the day. The program could be held in the maroon gym for the student body and parents. The 5-12 activity/facility team has been visiting other schools to explore options and give input. They visited athletic, fitness, sci- ence, and auditorium facilities. Discussions on improvements and the pros and cons from observa- tions on the visits are in progress. Next year, while all grades are still in one building, there will be a pilot project for the configura- tion of grades and principal as- signments. In this project Princi- pal Cindy Hansen will be assigned to PreK-4; and dean of students Josh Westphal and Principal Car- dille will be assigned to grades 5- 12. Both principals will evaluate teachers regardless of grade level. Enrollment in grades 9-12 to- taled 357 in September 2013, and 352 in June 2014. Other business Superintendent Tammy Berg- Beniak presented the staff devel- opment plan and budget for 2014- 15 to the board. The budget is $146,900. The theme is Just Keep Swimming. The board approved the plan and budget. Principal Hansen updated the board on a theatre grant. A theatre GO bond sale will reduce taxpayers increase for PI School improvements $40,020,590.47. Childress said the Pine Island School was confirmed to have an A1 rating by Moodys. The dis- trict has improved the general fund balance, the tax base is increas- ing, and there is financial stabil- ity. This credit rating increased investors interest in purchasing the bonds. company in Rochester would use the grant to do a Shakespeare resi- dency with the students if the grant is awarded. There would be no additional costs. The students would attend two half-day sessions and present a performance. Special education director Patrick Gordon provided reviews of special education, the district assessment coordinator (DAC), and response to intervention (RTI) services. He explained state moni- toring of services. About 12% of Pine Island students will receive special education services. The state average is 15%. The district is working on Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) methods and training for early childhood. The board reviewed policies for background checks, field trips, the fund balance, staff development, student medication administration on field trips, and use of school facilities (with fees). Superintendent Berg-Beniak said, The facility site plan is close to final for the new (PreK-4) build- ing. The board approved: A three-year health and safety budget An updated contract with Wendel Architects PMA for the investment of referendum Todd Netzke to serve as fund administrator for the construction referendum funds Adopting maroon and gold for the official district colors Name: Derick Schmidt Age: 12 Grade just completed: 6 Parents: Chasity and Andy Schmidt Siblings, ages: Arlena, 14, and Catlynn, 19 Favorite books: The Warrior Series by Erin Hunter. I like these books because I like books where there are teams. Favorite school subjects: I re- ally like math and recess. In the summer: I ride bike and mow lawn. I want people to know: that Im funny and athletic. Derick has lived in Pine Island for nine years. What he likes about living there is its not too hot in the summer. Van Horn Library Reader of the Week Update given on proposed ZED expansion Pine Island students named to fourth quarter Honor Roll NEWS-RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2014 PAGE 3B
Churches Wesleyan Church IA/MN District Conference is this week FLOYD, IA The 47th annual session of the Iowa-Minnesota District Conference of The Wesleyan Church is being held today at Cedar Springs Camp- grounds near Floyd, Iowa. Pastor Jan Fischer of Lighthouse Com- munity Church in Zumbrota, along with Carole Murray (church lay delegate), are attending the con- ference. Special guest will be Dr. H.C. Wilson, representative from Wesleyan Church World Head- quarters located in Fishers, Indi- ana, giving the State of the Church address as well as conducting the ordination service in the evening. The IA-MN District Womens Ministry Conference (Whats Your Legacy?) was held July 15 with Carole Murray and Pastor Jan in attendance. Special guests included Joan Kinde and Carrie Jo Cain sharing about the minis- try in Sierra Leone, Africa. The Iowa/Minnesota District Family Camp then begins on Thurs- day, July 17 and runs through Sun- day, July 20, at Cedar Springs Campgrounds with various local pastors leading in worship and the Word each evening. Connected Families from the Twin Cities area will guide the morning seminars in discovering timeless, biblical answers to todays family issues. In addition there will be activities for both children and youth. There will be no services at Lighthouse Community Church on Sunday, July 20. Everyone is cordially invited to attend the ser- vice at Cedar Springs Camp- grounds which begins at 10 a.m. Please call 507-259-2980 for di- rections. BELLECHESTER ROLLING MEADOWS MENNONITE CHURCH, Belvidere Town Hall, 2 miles north of Bellechester on County 2, Pastor Aaron Witmer, 651-923- 4240. Sundays: 10 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. Worship; 7 p.m. Hymn Sing every fourth Sunday. ST. MARYS CATHOLIC, Bellech- ester, Father Paul Kubista. Sunday mornings: 8:30 a.m. Mass. Tuesday mornings: 8 a.m. Mass. GOODHUE HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC, Goodhue, Father Paul Kubista. Sat- urdays: 5:30 p.m. Mass. Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:45 a.m. Mass. ST. LUKE LUTHERAN, Goodhue, 651-923-4695, Pastor Regina Has- sanally. Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Wor- ship at Zion (3.5 miles northwest of Goodhue). ST. PETERS EV. LUTHERAN, WELS, 702 Third Ave., Goodhue, Randall L. Kuznicki, Pastor. Sun., July 20: 10:15 a.m. Worship. Mon., July 21: 7 a.m. Mens Bible study at church. Tues., July 22: 1-4 p.m. Pastors office hours; 4:30 p.m. Jesus cares worship at the cross at Jordan Towers Sailstad Room, Red Wing. MAZEPPA ST. JOHNS EV. LUTHERAN, Mazeppa, Alan Horn, Pastor. 843- 6211, home; 843-5302 work. Bible class every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Sun., July 20: 9:30 a.m. Worship. Mon., July 21: 7 p.m. Worship. ST. PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC, Mazeppa. Weekends-Masses: Sun.: 10 a.m., Mazeppa, Fr. Joe Fogal. UNITED METHODIST, Mazeppa, David Neil, Pastor. Church: 843-4962; home: 732-4291. Every Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship. ORONOCO GRACE LUTHERAN, WELS, 45 1st Avenue NE, Oronoco: 507-367-4329, Pastor Ben Kempfert 507-367-4426. Office hours: Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.- noon. Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Worship. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ORONOCO, 40 3rd Street SW., Rev. Lisa Johnson office hours Mondays 1-4 p.m.; Office hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun., July 20: 11 a.m. Worship. Wed., July 23: 5-7 p.m. Food shelf open. PINE ISLAND CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH, Pine Island, Tim Graham, Pastor, 507-356-4306, www.corner stonepi.org, ASL Interpretation avail- able. Cornerstone Kids meet every Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. Prayer meet- ing is Wednesdays at 7 p.m. GOOD NEWS EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, 208 North Main, Pine Is- land, Chris Paulson, Pastor, (507) 356-4834. Sundays: 9:15 a.m. Sun- day School for children and adults; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 7 p.m. Youth Group for grades 7-12. Wednesdays: 6 p.m. AWANA for grades K-6; 7:30 p.m. Bible study for all ages. PINE ISLAND ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 520 So. Main St., Pine Island, 356- 8622, email: dashpole@bevcomm. net, Rev. Dan Ashpole, Pastor. Sun- days: 9:30 a.m. Adult Bible class and Childrens Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship. ST. MICHAELS CATHOLIC, 451 5th Street SW, Pine Island, 356-4280, Father Randal Kasel, Pastor; Satur- day Mass 5 p.m.; Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m.; Confessions 4:15 p.m. Saturday; Daily Mass Wednesday 8:30 a.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m.; Con- fessions 8 a.m. Office Hours Tues- day-Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 214 3rd St. S.W., Box 708, Pine Island, John Torris Lohre, Senior Pastor; Kip A. Groettum, Associate Pastor. Email: saintpaulpi@yahoo.com; Web site: www.saintpaulpi.org. Wed., July 16- Sun., July 20: Interfaith Hospitality Network. Thurs., July 17: 7 p.m . Church council. Sat., July 19: 5:30 p.m. Worship with communion. Sun., July 20: 8:15 and 10 a.m. Worship with communion; 9:30 a.m. Fellow- ship. Tues., July 22: 9 a.m. Staff meeting; 1:30 p.m. Bible study. UNITED METHODIST, 200 Main St. North, PO Box 8, Pine Island, Caro- lyn Westlake, Pastor; Office hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-2:15 p.m.; Web address: www.piumc.org; email: piumc@bevcomm.net Wed., July 16: 9-11:30 a.m. Better Brew hours. Thurs., July 17-Sat., July 19: IHN. Thurs., July 17: 10 a.m. Pine Ha- ven Bible study. Sun., July 20: 8:30 a.m. Coffee; 9 a.m. Worship with communion; 10 a.m. Fellowship; Women and youth BWCA trip de- parts following worship. Tues., July 22: 1:30 p.m. Memorial meeting. Wed., July 23: 9-11:30 a.m. Better Brew hours. WANAMINGO NEW LIFE CHURCH, Wanamingo, Pastor Patrick McBride, 507-824- 3019. New Life Church meets at 10 a.m. at 525 Beverly Street, Wana- mingo. Free nursery for infants through age three; Sunday School for all ages beginning at 9 a.m. Small Group Bible Studies Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. TRINITY LUTHERAN, Wanamingo, Christopher Culuris, Pastor 507-824- 2155. WANAMINGO LUTHERAN ELCA, Wanamingo, MN 55983, Christopher Culuris, Pastor. Office hours Thurs- days 1-3 p.m., 507-824-2410. Fri., July 18: 9 a.m. Restless Bible study at Holden. Sun., July 20: 9 a.m. Joint worship with communion. Tues., July 22: Newsletter deadline. Wed., July 23: 3 p.m. Leave for Habitat for Humanity. ZUMBROTA CHRIST EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH and School, WELS, 223 East 5th Street, Zumbrota, Office 732-5421. Wayne Schoch, Pastor, 732-4089; School, Daniel Kell, Principal, 732- 5367. FAMILY WORSHIP CHURCH Weekly worship services: 81 West 5th Street, Zumbrota, 507-732-7438, www.fwc 1.org. Sunday: 9:30 a.m.; Eccle- siastes, Wednesday 7 p.m., Bible School classes and seminars FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC, 455 East Avenue, Zumbrota; Rev. Lisa Johnson office hours Tues- days 8-11 a.m. at Bridgets. Secr- etarys office hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun., July 20: 9 a.m. Worship. LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY CHURCH, a Wesleyan church, 179 W. 3rd St., Zumbrota, lighthousecommunityzum @yahoo.com, Janet Fischer, Pastor. Office: 732-5074. Sun., July 20: Family camp at Cedar Springs Camp- grounds, Floyd, Iowa. NEW RIVER ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 290 South Main Street, Zumbrota. 507-398-2604. Pastor Gary Basin- ski. Service times: Saturday, 7 p.m. www.NewRiverZumbrota.com. OUR SAVIOURS LUTHERAN AFLC Eric Westlake and Tim Banks, Pas- tors, 1549 East Avenue, Zumbrota, 732-5449, church office. Website: oslczumbrota.org. Office hours: Tues., Wed., and Fri., 8 a.m.-noon. Wed., July 16: 12:30 p.m. Junior youth group movie day; 6 p.m. Youth group; 7 p.m. Bible study. Thurs., July 17: 7 p.m. Backyard adult fellowship at Josselyns. Sat., July 19: 7 a.m. Mens prayer breakfast. Sun., July 20: 8:30 a.m. Prayer time; 9 a.m. Worship. Tues., July 22-Wed., July 23: 2-9 p.m. Directory pictures. Call for appointment. Wed., July 23: 7 p.m. Bible study with Pillman family. CHURCH OF ST. PAUL, 749 Main St. South, Zumbrota, 732-5324, email stpauls@hcinet.net Pastor Father Randal Kasel, pastor. Hours: Tues- day, Wednesday, Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. http://stpaulzm.com. Mass Schedule: Sunday, 8:30 a.m.; Tues- day and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. Mass at the nursing home is the second Tuesday of the month at 9:15 a.m. UNITED REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 560 W. 3rd St., Zumbrota, 732-7303, Susan Vikstrom, pastor; Cindy Wil- son Youth director. Outdoor worship; 9:30 a.m. Indoor worship. Thurs., July 17: 7 p.m. Songs of Hope. Sat., July 19: 7:30 a.m. canoe trip leaves. Sun., July 20: 8 a.m. Outdoor worship; 9:30 a.m. Indoor worship. Mon., July 21: 6 p.m. Mens dinner. Wed., July 23: 10 a.m. VOICE deadline. RURAL EMMANUEL LUTHERAN, Aspelund, Martin Horn, Pastor. Wed., July 16: 7:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer. Sun., July 20: 10:45 a.m. Joint wor- ship; 3 p.m. Young adults Bible study at Hauge; 5:45 p.m. Youth group at Hauge. Wed., July 23: 7:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer at Hauge. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Ner- strand, Don Kloster pastor, (507) 334- 2822. Sundays: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Coffee hour; 10:30 a.m. Sun- day School; Confirmation class. GRACE & ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCHES, Rural Goodhue, County 4 Blvd., Pastor Justin Gosch. Grace: Sundays: 10 a.m. Worship. Commun- ion is held on second and last Sun- day of each month. St. Johns: Sun- days: 8:30 a.m. Worship. Commun- ion is held on the second and last Sunday of each month. St. Johns: Summer worship will be at 8:30 a.m. Grace: Summer worship will be at 10 a.m. Communion is held on the second and last Sunday of the month. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Worship with com- munion every Wednesday before the second and last Sunday. HAUGE LUTHERAN, Rural Kenyon, Martin Horn, Pastoral. Wed., July 16: 7:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer at Emmanuel. Sun., July 20: 10:45 a.m. Joint worship at Emmanuel; 3 p.m. Young adults Bible study; 5:45 p.m. Youth group. Mon., July 21: 7 p.m. Dorcas circle at Lucy Boyums. Wed., July 23: 7:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Hay Creek (LCMS), 24686 Old Church Road. Pastor Lowell Sorenson, 651- 388-4577. Sundays: 9 a.m. Sunday School; Bible class; 9:45 a.m. Fel- lowship time; 10 a.m. Worship. LANDS LUTHERAN, 16640 Highway. 60 Blvd., Zumbrota, MN 55992-5105. Zumbrota. Text study; 7 p.m. Spiri- tual guidance. Wed., July 16: 9 a.m. Coffee and conversation. Thurs., July 17: 5:30 p.m. Community picnic in Everson Park; 6 p.m. Property meet- ing. Sun., July 20: 8:30 a.m. Park worship. Tues., July 22: 11 a.m. Text study. Wed., July 23: 9 a.m. Coffee and conversation; 7 p.m. Youth group. MINNEOLA LUTHERAN, 13628 County 50 Blvd. Wed., July 16: Noon quilting meeting at church; 7:30 p.m. Womens Bible study at Cheryl Kyllos home. Sun., July 20: 9:30 a.m. Worship; with coffee following. July scrip card orders are due in the of- fice. ST. COLUMBKILL CATHOLIC, 36483 County. 47 Blvd., Belle Creek, Father Paul Kubista. Sundays: 10:30 a.m. Mass. ST. JOHNS EV. LUTHERAN, Bear Valley, Alan Horn, Pastor. 843-6211, home; 843-5302 work. Bible Class is every Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Mazeppa. ST. JOHNS EV. LUTHERAN, WELS, Minneola Township, County Road 7, rural Zumbrota, Randall Kuznicki, Pastor. Sun., July 20: 8:30 a.m. Worship with communion 9:30 a.m. Bible study. Mon., July 21: 7 a.m. Mens Bible study at St. Peters. Tues., July 22: 1-4 p.m. Pastors office hours; 4:30 p.m. Jesus cares worship at the cross at Jordan Tow- ers Sailstad Room, Red Wing. ST. PETER LUTHERAN, The Luth- eran Church Missouri Synod, Bel- videre, 28961 365th St., Goodhue, MN 55027-8515, Dr. Scott T. Fiege, Pastor. Sun., July 20: 10:30 a.m. Worship with communion; 5 p.m. VBS. STORDAHL LUTHERAN, ELCA, Ru- ral Zumbrota. Church: (507) 732-5711, Kathy Lowery, Pastor, Home 507- 271-5711. URLAND LUTHERAN 6940 County 9 Blvd., Cannon Falls, MN 55009. Church: 507-263-5544; Pastor David Hurtt, Interim. Wed., July 16: 6 a.m. Mens Bible study. Sun., July 20: 9:30 a.m. Communion worship. Mon., July 21: 6:30 p.m. Council. Wed., July 23: 6 a.m. Mens Bible study. WANGEN PRAIRIE LUTHERAN, LCMC 34289 County 24 Blvd., Can- non Falls, Curtis Fox, Pastor, 507- 663-9060; Linda Flom, Visitation Min- ister, 263-5613. Sundays 9 a.m. Worship. Thursdays 9:30 a.m. Bible study; 7 p.m. Blue grass jam. ZWINGLl UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 23148 County Highway 24, West Concord (Berne), 507/527-2622. Rev. Victor Jortack, Pastor. Engaged JENSCH-ALBERS Alyson Jensch and Michal Albers, both of Zumbrota, an- nounce their engagement. Parents of the couple are Tom and Kim Jensch of West Concord and Randy and Kristy Albers of Mazeppa. The bride-to-be is the assistant director of operations at Primrose School of Rochester. The groom- to-be is an estimator in the front office at Falk Auto Body in Red Wing. The wedding will be held on August 23 in Zumbrota. MARVIN Conway and Avon Marvin are celebrating their 70th wedding anni- versary on July 17 in Zumbrota, the only Zumbrota in the world. Anniversary College Minnesota State University Mankato MANKATO Named to the deans list for the spring semester were Timothy DeWeese of Goodhue; Abigail Thein of Oronoco; and Melissa Goplen, Victoria Kyllo, and Zachary VanOstrand of Zumbrota. University of Wisconsin LaCrosse LACROSSE, WI Graduating at spring commencement exercises on May 11 were Brianna Dale of Goodhue, bacholor of science in psychology; Jessica Acker of Oronoco, bachelor of science in biology (biomedical science con- centration), highest honors; and Sarah Kruse of Zumbrota, bach- elor of science in biology (bio- medical science concentration), highest honors. University of Wisconsin Green Bay GREEN BAY, WI Benjamin Lindberg of Pine Island received High Honors (3.75-3.99 GPA) for the spring semester. Emory University ATLANTA, GA Luke Baertlein of Mazeppa received a master of public health degreee from the Rollins School of Public Health on May 12. University of Wisconsin River Falls RIVER FALLS, WI Receiv- ing degrees at commencement exercises were Andrew Knutson, bachelor of science degree in bio- technology, and Roman Nordland, a bachelor of science degree in history. Both are from Pine Is- land. University of North Dakota GRAND FORKS, ND Named to the deans list for the spring semester were Heather Gakev of Goodhue, Jeremy Enzenauer of Kenyon, Bryan Boger of Oronoco, and Hannah Rosenthal of Zum- brota. Gakev and Rosenthal were also named to the Presidents Roll of Honor (3.8 GPA or higher). University of Northwestern St. Paul ST. PAUL Andrea Petersen and Lisa Greenslade, both of Pine Island, were named to the deans list for the spring semester. Looking for a New Apartment? Looking for a New Apartment? Looking for a New Apartment? Looking for a New Apartment? 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County By Marilyn Anderson ZUMBROTA With less than four weeks until the opening day of the 153rd annual Goodhue County Fair, a variety of activi- ties was already taking place at the fairgrounds on Wednesday evening, July 9. This years fair runs from Tuesday through Sun- day, August 5-10. It will mark the 100th fair held on the 20-acre site on the north edge of Zumbrota at 44279 County Road 6. Home since 1915 After Minnesota became a state in 1858, it didnt take long for the residents of Goodhue County to begin organizing an agricultural society. The first public notice to organize was published on Sep- tember 30, 1859. A week later, 35 men met in Red Wing to write a constitution and by-laws to form the Goodhue County Agricultural Society and Mechanics Institute. Though a fair was initially planned for October 1860, the first fair wasnt held until 1864 when a Goodhue County Fair and Min- nesota State Fair were jointly con- ducted in Red Wing. In 1871, when it was determined the event should be in a more cen- tral location in the county, the fair moved to Hader. The fair moved again in 1874, this time to Zum- brota. With the railroad line from Red Wing to Zumbrota completed in 1878, the people of Red Wing could ride the train for a day at the fair, further enhancing the loca- tion selection. Between 1874 and 1914, the fair was located and relocated three times in Zumbrota. Because the third location in the downtown area lacked the capability of hosting horse racing, efforts began in 1914 to purchase a permanent site for the fair. On June 8, 1915, 16.36 acres located one mile north of Zumbrota were purchased by the Society. A well was dug and the grounds wired for electricity soon after. The Goodhue County Fair was held later the same year and every year since. A couple small parcel purchases over the years to square up the grounds have brought the fairgrounds to its current 20- acre parcel. The new fairground was quickly developed with livestock barns, a grandstand, race-track, and exhi- bition buildings. The two build- ings currently standing in the front of the grounds housing the horti- culture department and commer- cial displays were in the very first set of buildings to be constructed. (Historical information sources provided by Fair Board Vice-Presi- dent Chuck Schwartau and the Goodhue County Historical Soci- ety publication Till the Cows Come Home by Patrice Marvin and Nicholas Vrooman.) Preparation for fair While it may be easy to think of a county fair as simply a six-day event that happens once a year, the planning and preparation goes on throughout the year. The 15- member fair board might make decisions about grandstand shows for the following year immedi- ately following a fair. Fundraising efforts occur in September fol- lowed by a relatively quiet time in October and November. The Minnesota Federation of County Fairs annual convention is held in the Twin Cities area each January, offering workshops, speakers, booking ideas, and op- portunities for attendees during the four-day event. Goodhue County Fair Board treasurer Deb Timm said local representation at the state convention is very good with all board members routinely attending at least one day each year. Goodhue County is part of Dis- trict 1, the thirteen counties in south- eastern Minnesota. District meet- ings are held each fall and spring at rotating locations. As a county board, members meet monthly January to May, then weekly from June until the fair in August. In addition, each board member serves on one or more commit- tees along with other volunteers. Teams oversee or complete projects such as advertising and publicity, grandstand shows, and the 4-H auction, livestock barns, and fa- cilities. Board members serve three-year terms, though some have served in the volunteer capacity for decades. The Junior Board members serve for a year. The twenty-four youth, grades 7-12, assist the Fair Board with the preparation of the fair- grounds for the annual event. Tasks include painting and other build- ing improvement projects, and yard and landscaping duties. Fair Board member Dave Jaeger said junior members have also been instru- mental in keeping the fairs Facebook page up to date. Find- ing willing members is not a prob- lem, as Jaeger said more applica- tions for the Junior Board are re- ceived than there are openings available. The group is also in- volved in the planning of the fair. One of the major projects of the Junior Board this summer has been the painting of the commercial building. The large building is one of the original structures built at the fairground. Painting one of the livestock barns is also on their to do list as well as preparing the landscaping and flowers to look its summer best. Other improvement projects underway this year are the instal- lation of a new sound system for the livestock arena and barns and paving from the fairground en- trance to the grandstand. The pav- ing will help improve handicap accessibility through the main corridor of the grounds. In addition to the physical prepa- rations at the fairgrounds and the rigorous schedule to plan, 4-H and open class participants must pre- pare their projects and entries. Activities such as dog obedience skills and horse clinics are taking place at the fairgrounds during July. Rehearsals for the Arts In Pro- gram, a theater arts summer pro- gram, are scheduled July 22-24. Some of the judging, such as cloth- ing exhibits and the County Dog and Cat Obedience, Showmanship, and Rally Shows, are completed before the fair begins. Whats new and whats familiar? After Royal West Amusements was a no-show as the midway car- nival provider for the 2013 fair, a different carnival has been con- tracted for 2014. Fair Board Presi- dent Lorin Pohlman is confident Merriams Midway Show will be on hand with the carnival up and running on opening day. New this year will be advance carnival ride ticket sales at sev- eral businesses throughout the county. Despite the lack of a com- plete midway, attendance was not down in 2013. Pohlman pointed out that Goodhue County has a strong live- stock program. Home to twenty 4-H clubs, the county has the largest swine show and largest dairy en- rollment in the state. Goodhue County sends the largest contin- gency of youth with livestock to the Minnesota State Fair. While much of the grandstand schedule remains the same as re- cent years, Sunday, August 10 will offer something new. Dairyland Donkey Baseball promises to be fun and entertaining at noon, fol- lowed by Mutton Bustin at 1:30. Thanks to grants provided by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to each of the states county fairs to enhance arts ac- cess and education and to preserve and promote Minnesotas history and cultural heritage, several unique activities and events are scheduled during fair week. Some contests are offered as a part of the planned activities. One example is a Senior Writing Contest, where Minnesota residents aged 60 and older can submit entries telling about a rural school experience. Entries, of about 500 words, need to be entered by August 1. Full details about this and other con- tests can be found online and in the Open Class Premium Book. Free entertainment and demon- strations provided by the grant cover a wide range of areas in- cluding wooden bowl turning, the Mitchell Marionettes, the Goodhue County Historical Society at the One Room Schoolhouse, and pre- sentations by Doug Ohman, pho- tographer of pioneer history in- cluding schoolhouses, barns, and Civil War monuments. Detailed information and sched- ules can be found at goodhuecountyfair.com or upcom- ing posters and additional publi- cations on the fair including the Open Class Premium Book. Adult volunteer Shelly Strusz gives tips to 4-H members, from left to right, Abby Voss (with her dog Francey) and Hallie Roschen (with Beatrix) on various commands during dog obedience training on the evening of July 9 at the fairgrounds. Members of the Junior Fair Board are busy painting the commercial building at the Goodhue County Fairgrounds on the evening of July 9 in preparation for the 153rd annual fair, August 5-10. Kathryn Haeska (Florence Wizards 4-H Club) dips her brush in the paint pail while, from left to right, Christyn Hokanson (Belle Creek Peppy Peppers), Madison Schafer (Belvidere Happy-Go-Luckies), Alyssa Stehr (Zumbrota Busy Bees), and Haley Hinrichs (Goodhue Gesundheits) reach high and low to give the building a fresh coat of paint. 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The Mazeppa Bank proudly sponsors the Zumbrota-Mazeppa Marching Band Member FDIC ZUMBROTA Head over to the Zumbrota -Mazeppa High School auditorium to see Prairie Fire Childrens Theatres origi- nal musical Cinderella, featur- ing two professional actors and lots of local talent! Show times are Friday, July18 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, July 19, at 11 a.m. Yeah, you know the story, but youve never seen it done like this before! It is based on the original version, but its set in the 1950s. It has a lot of tunes from back then, along with original musical num- bers and an original script from the playwriting duo of Daniel Norquist and Deborah Pick. This performance is sponsored by Zumbrota-Mazeppa Commun- ity Education. There is no admis- sion charge; however, free will donations to assist with program costs are appreciated. Cinderella to be performed July 18-19 DENVER, CO Eight chaperones and 77 students in the Zumbrota- Mazeppa High School marching band headed on a bus for Denver, Colorado, on June 30. While there they visited Rocky Mountain National Park, went whitewater rafting on the Arkansas River, had a Mexican dinner at Casa Bonita, went swimming at Mount Princeton Hot Springs, and watched fireworks at Elitch Amusement Park. The group returned on Saturday, July 5. The band performed in the Breckinridge, Colorado parade on July 4. With flags on the left side, from bottom to top: Emma Gunhus, Katie Grudem, Sophie Holm, and Breana Haag; with flags on the right side, from bottom to top: Bethany Renken, Katie Lawler, Amanda Edstrom, Alyssa Burns, and Rachel Tschann; first row, from left to right: Aisha Garcia, and Kaci Erickson; second row: Katy Gerleman, Paul Dahlen, Mark Yeakel, Tim Hinrichs, Ian Niles, and Matt Moreno; third row: Justine Weber, Diana Pantoja, Derek Stehr, Inga Jentsch, Brenna Kreps, Luke Tupper, and Seth Tupper; fourth row: Kassie Bauer, Skyler Jacobson, Ryan Borgstrom, Aimee Wiggins, Rachel Mensink, Matt Lyon, Sawyer Deraas, Colton Webster, Quinn Nelson, and Scarlet Weber; fifth row: Laura Drackley, Jazmin Portillo, Payton Kruse, Katia Beebe, Lyndsey Quam, Tara Matuska, Brianna Albers, Anna Nietz, Greta Gartner, Madison Brooke, and Sophie Levi; sixth row: Cooper Utley, Madison Enger, Anna Schueler, Paige Bennett, Anna Haugen, Craig Banks, Ethan Hofschulte, Alyssa Quam, Stephanie Everly, Tianna Beniak, and Dalton Ludington; seventh row: Caleb Hinrichs, Jacob Neibuhr, Alex Guse, Aricka Roberson, Alex Moreno, Cole Haferman, Willy Heitmann, Savannah Meyer, Maggie Gunhus, Hailey Dykes, Justine Cash, and Kevin Nordquist; eighth row: Tyler Dykes, Jackie Matuska, Riley Morrow, Nathan Horsch, Lauren Miller, and Tyler Grudem. At the top of Rocky Mountain National Park on July 2 are, in front, from left to right: Miles Klotz, Jazmin Portillo, Justine Cash, Tara Matuska, Katie Lawler, and Amanda Edstrom; middle: Diana Pantoja, Payton Kruse, Bethany Renken, Brianna Albers, and Natalie Majerus; and in back: Anna Haugen, Kevin Nordquist, Maggie Gunhus, Alex Guse, and Katia Beebe. Preparing for whitewater rafting on the Arkansas River on July 3 are, from left to right, Aimee Wiggins, Stephanie Everly, Kaci Erickson, Anna Schueler, Aisha Garcia, and Savannah Meyer. ZM marching band takes trip to Colorado Reader of the Week at Zum- brota Public Library is Emerson Bengtson, age 8. Her parents are Mandy and Erik Bengtson of Zum- brota. Her favorite author is J.K. Rowling. READER OF THE WEEK Welcome Services For You We Are Here! We provide in-home welcome visits to new local residents. Your LOCAL greeting service Is your business represented with us? Join your business neighbors in the Zumbrota/Mazeppa, Goodhue Welcome Packet Call 651-923-4916 or Toll Free 1-888-923-4916 Kathy & Chuck Bristol Bringing newcomers, businesses & community together since 1946 N3-tfc 800-328-7224 x205 www.lawrencetrans.com DEDICATED DRIVERS WANTED! Competitive Pay, Incentives and $2,500 Sign-On Bonus. Regional and Long Haul Routes. CDL-A + one year experience required. N&S28-2cc eowNeowS31 507-732-7387 Cell 507-208-6000 Peter McWaters Your local electrician Zumbrota, MN MIKES PIANO TUNING & REPAIR Mike Nadeau, Piano Technician 61533 County Road #7 Mazeppa, MN 55956 507-951-7351 OR 507-258-4668 N41-52P PAGE 6B NEWS-RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2014