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PI teacher to attend
UN convention on
climate change

(1) A crew erects a one-piece structure onto its concrete base near mile
marker 83, north of Zumbrota on September 29. (2) A crane lifts the
second section (of four) of a tower into place near the intersection of
Highway 52 and 420th Street on September 30. The transmission line
will cross the highway here. Poles that cross the highway are heavier
and cannot be lifted in one piece, so they are stacked in sections. (3)
The third section is raised onto the tower. Two other new transmission
poles can be seen to the left in the picture. The smaller poles that can

also be seen are on the same side of the highway and will be removed at
the completion of the project. (4) The fourth and final section completes
the structure. Guy ropes can faintly be seen, as crew members on the
ground assist with placement and stability. Besides the crane, several
other pieces of equipment are involved in preparing and erecting the
structure. The nearly parallel lines of new and old poles can be
seen. The distance between new structures ranges from 800 to 1000
feet.

CapX2020 project takes shape along

Highway 52 in Goodhue County

Newmans horse takes first at American

Miniature Horse Registry Nationals
By Nichole Lien
PINE ISLAND Pine Island
ninth-grader Jessica Newman won
the National Champion at the
American Miniature Horse Registry (AMHR) national competition in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Approximately 1,700 miniature horses were
registered at the show.
The show offers youth, amateur, open, and stakes classes with
competition spanning ten days,
from September 10-19. Newman
competed on September 10 in two
youth classes and won National
Champion with miniature DM
Sonnys Hot Stuff in the Youth
Roadster class for ages 13-17, for
miniatures measuring 34 inches
and under. There were twenty other
competitors in this class and age
group. Roadster is a faster speed
driving class.
Newman also won third place
with DM Pasture Power in the
Youth Pleasure Driving class for
ages 13-17, for miniatures measuring 34 inches and under. There
were ten other competitors in this
class and age group. Pleasure driving is for miniatures with high
action, or lift of the front and
hind legs, and they have a higher
head set.
When asked how she felt after
winning the National Championship, Newman said, I was basically just amazed with how fast
she could go in that class, and I
was surprised when they said my
name because they start with the
national champion first and then
work their way down to tenth place.
I was kind of confused with where
I should go when I won, but it was

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name a few.
Johnson said, Many regions will
suffer heat waves and face greater
pressure on water supplies. At the
same time more intense rainfall
located north of Pine Island.
sion capacity to support new gen- Wisconsin has seen its energy use
and sea level rise will threaten the
What is CapX2020?
eration outlet, including renew- grow two percent annually durviability of low-lying islands and
The CapX2020 website http:// able energy. The projects include ing the past decade; in 2005, resideltas, even if warming is limited
www.capx2020.com/ provides an four 345 kV (kilo-volt) transmis- dential energy use increased three
to 2C.We are currently on track
enormous amount of information sion lines and one 230 kV line. percent, while commercial use
to raise the Earths temperature
and detail. It includes this sum- This is the largest development of grew more than five percent. North
by 3.4 degrees, which will
mary of the overall project: new transmission in the upper and South Dakotas energy deleave large areas of the earth unCapX2020 is a joint initiative of Midwest in nearly 40 years. The mand and use are also projected
livable, greatly change agricultural
eleven transmission owning utili- CapX2020 lines are projected to to grow.
means, and displace millions as
ties in Minnesota, North Dakota, cost more than $2 billion and cover Hampton-Rochester-La Crosse
the oceans heat, expand, and rise.
South Dakota, and Wisconsin nearly 800 miles.
The overall project is broken
The conference is important to
formed to upgrade and expand the
Electricity consumption in Min- down into six segments. The segJohnson because this is the last,
electric transmission grid to en- nesota has nearly doubled since ment that traverses Goodhue
best chance for us to avoid the
sure continued reliable and afford- 1980, according to data from the County, from Cannon Falls to just
worst consequences of climate
able service. The CapX2020 states department of commerce. See CapX2020, page 4B
change. He said, What we start
projects provide needed transmisto do in the next decade is going to
determine what kind of world my
twin boys inherit and beyond. The
climate has already begun to
change, but we can avoid the worst
effects by addressing the problem
as a world. The problem is now
bigger than politics or opinions,
as scientists have been sounding
fun!
compete. When asked what Jes- she competes in soccer and track
the alarm bells for decades and
Zumbrota resident Ron Henry, sica likes most about working with and is a member of FCCLA, band,
we have failed to act. Any more
who owns the two miniature horses, miniature horses, she said, I like choir, Knowledge Bowl, and pep
inaction is dooming future genalso showed them successfully over training them to perform in the band.
erations to a world that may be
the ten-day competition. Henry obstacle class, watching how much
The Newman family belongs to
unlivable for nine or more billion
won National Champion with DM they learn and improve through- the Minnesota Miniature Horse
people.
Pasture Power in the Pleasure out the years, and learning about Club which sponsors annual shows
Johnson has been interested in
Driving Class for adults. He also all their personalities. Some of them and regional competitions. The
climate change since middle
placed in the top ten multiple times like certain treats, some drive in family also travels to Registered
school. Riding a bike and buying
with both horses in the Pleasure different bits, some of them are Miniature shows, county fairs, the
LED lights are one thing, he said.
and Roadster classes.
not morning horses at all, and some Minnesota State Fair, WSCA
but the success or failure of this
The Newman family purchased of them just want to eat more food! shows with classes for Driving and
conferences is infinitely more
their first miniature horse from
Jessica is the daughter of Jeff their year-end Champ Show. They
important. I will be proud to have
Henry in 2008. Jessica began com- and Ellen Newman. The Newmans also competed in 2012 at the World
advocated for a strong response
peting with miniatures horses in own nine miniature horses and are AMHA Miniature Horse Show in
to climate change, and pray that it
2009 and began showing Henrys expecting two foals next spring. Fort Worth, Texas. Jessicas next
will result in a world that my twin
miniature horses in 2011. Jessicas Jessica is also active at school where competition will be in 2016.
boys can grow up and live a happy
mother Ellen and sister Jaci also
and healthy life within.
As a part of the conference, he
will receive further climate change
training and resources which he
plans to use in his classroom. I
hope to teach students how important climate change is, how
international action both works and
is needed to address the issue, and
how advocacy for important issues can look, he explained.
Johnson not only advocates in the
classroom, he also supports climate change in the community.
He plans to organize a STEM experience for neighborhood libraries next summer. In addition, he
and his wife, Lisa, own Natural
Upgrades, specializing in rain
barrels and garden structures. Their
company
website
is
www.naturalupgrades.com.
Pine Island Schools are helping
pay for the curriculum and conference fees. Johnson has set up a
GoFundMe site to help offset his
expenses which include transportation, lodging, video conferencing
back to his Pine Island classroom
during the conference, and food.
For more information on Johnsons
Photo by Nichole Lien
Jessica Newmans miniature horses won awards at the American Miniature Horse Registry National Competition in Tulsa, Oklahoma. DM Pasture trip, visit https://www.gofundme.
com/mrjohnsonsci.
Power, left, took third in the Youth Pleasure Driving class and DM Sonnys Hot Stuff, right, won first in the Youth Roadster class.

By Marilyn Anderson
ZUMBROTA During the past
several months, construction related to the CapX2020 projects
has been evident as it has progressed through Goodhue County.
In recent weeks, the progress has
been more visible as the structures, ranging in height from 120
to 170 feet, have been erected along
the Highway 52 corridor. Additional recent construction has taken
place south of the Minneola Town
Hall, where the project leaves Highway 52, as it bypasses Zumbrota
and heads toward the substation

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By Nichole Lien
PINE ISLAND Pine Island
teacher Peter Johnson will be attending the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate
Change December 5-11. The conference will be held in Paris, France,
with 190 countries in attendance.
Johnson teaches eighth grade earth
science and a middle school STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) class.
This is Johnsons second year
teaching at Pine Island. Prior to
coming to PI, he taught sixth, seventh, and eighth grade science at
Minneapolis Academy for three
years. Johnson has a strong educational background in the sciences
with a degree from the University
of Wisconsin Platteville where
he majored in broad-field science
and minored in physics. He currently is working on his masters
degree in integrated STEM education for K-12 through Loras
College in Dubuque, Iowa.
Johnson received the opportunity to attend the United Nations
conference through the Climate
Generation Organization (A Will
Stieger Legacy) out of the Twin
Cities. Climate Generations goal
is to educate and raise awareness
regarding climate change. Climate
Generation is sending an educator delegation made up of ten teachers. The ten are the only teachers
from the United States who will
be attending the conference. To
be considered for attendance,
Johnson was required to complete
an application that included essays. Johnson matched their ideal
candidate as he teaches climate
and climate change in his earth
science class.
The purpose of the United Nations Framework Convention on
Climate Change is to create a strong
international agreement that addresses global emissions and how
to keep the Earth from warming
up less than two degrees Celsius
by reducing air pollutants. Two
degrees is the highest acceptable
risk according to the internationally accepted goal that was agreed
to in 2010 by world governments
meeting at the United Nations
Conference. Any warming past two
degrees is likely to cause severe
environmental changes, such as
increased damage from flood and
storms, decrease in crop productivity, increased risk of species
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Death, taxes, and healthcare premiums

Publishers
Notebook
By Pete Grimsrud

Thursday the Minnesota Commerce Department released the

final premium rates for 2016 individual health insurance plans. Blue
Cross and Blue Shield, the largest
insurer in Minnesota, will increase
premiums by an average of 49%.
Other insurance companies are
increasing an average of 14-39%.
Shortly before the Affordable
Care Act (Obamacare) was passed,
my insurance premiums were starting to increase about 15% annually. After Obamacare, I have seen
15-30% increases every year.
A large one-year increase may
have seemed plausible to explain
increased health coverage for all
Americans, including those with
pre-existing conditions. Instead the
cost increases keep compounding
on top of each other. Democrats
not only promised that every

American would receive expanded

health coverage, but at less cost.
In newly released recordings by
former U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy,
he called President Bill Clintons
universal health care proposal a
catastrophic mistake. He accused
Bill and Hillary Clinton, who were
responsible for oversight of the
plan, of trying to do it all on their
own and underestimating the
complexity of health care.
I have the same opinion of
Obamacare and the Democrats who
passed it just to pass anything. They
did nothing to control costs and
failed to understand the complexity of our health care system. Democrats are hard pressed to defend
the rollout and current plan, except to say that they tried to do
something when Republicans
wouldnt even recognize a problem.
I dont know how our family
affords the healthcare plan we have.
We pay over $2,100 per month,
just in insurance premiums alone.
This does not include the
unreimbursed medical expenses
under a higher deductible. And

now we may be looking at a 49%

increase!?
Minnesotans could try to shop
plans. A new insurance provider
may promise lower rates by contracting with a different health care
provider. This is difficult when
Mayo Clinic dominates healthcare
in southeastern Minnesota. Remember Obama promising that we
could keep our doctor?
The St. Paul Pioneer Press reported the good news is that as
premiums go up, some people (the
poor) will qualify for bigger federal subsidies under Obamacare.
Not only will my health premiums go up, but I may be able to
pay more taxes to further subsidize other Americans healthcare
until Im poor.
I dont really care about
Benghazi, top secret cell phones,
Mexicans, or border fences. There
are many reasons why I could support Democrats and their ideals,
but their self-righteous/ know-itall attempts to deal with important practical matters continue to
directly hurt me and my business.

Governments covert high-speed rail

behavior demands scrutiny
Capitol
Comments
By Steve Drazkowski
MN Rep. District 21B

When government attempts to

hide something from its citizens,
those citizens have a right to be
suspicious.
Our latest example is brought
to you by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)
from its discussions surrounding
the proposed high speed rail line
from the metro area to Rochester.
Almost all of us have heard of
the Zip Rail line that would extend from the Twin Cities to Rochester. This plan is currently undergoing an environmental study
while MnDOT requests millions
for passenger rail service, including Zip Rail.
Recently the North American
High Speed Rail Group (NAHSR)
entered the fray. Its looking to
build a high speed rail line from
Bloomington to Rochester along
the Highway 52 corridor, supposedly on its own.
So what do we know about this
outfit?
First, according to a Rochester
Post Bulletin report, MnDOT and

the rail group are working on a

Memorandum of Understanding
that would designate NAHSR as
the sole entity authorized to study,
design, construct and operate the
proposed rail line. In other words,
it wants exclusive negotiating rights
to build it.
Of the stated $4.2 billion construction plan (it would likely be
significantly more), roughly onethird would be paid for through
foreign investors and governments,
with Chinese interests specifically
mentioned in the article.
Secondly, according to a report
by watchdog.org, NAHSR has
federal approval to launch Liberty Minnesota Regional Center,
an EB-5 immigrant investment
center which provides permanent
green cards to foreign investors
who invest $500,000 to $1 million in businesses or economic
development projects that create
or preserve at least 10 jobs for
U.S. workers.
And you thought the cone of
silence disappeared after Get Smart
went off the air.
This is covert behavior being
displayed by your state government and it is unacceptable. Both
parties say the process is just in
the talking stages. If not for some
hungry reporters we wouldnt even
know about this talking stage.

I recently wrote a letter to the

Federal Rail Administration to
share my growing concerns over
this project and to relay the numerous issues that are causing elevated angst levels from my constituents. They include:
Lack of transparency: The stated
FRA process of an open, publicly
engaged fact-finding mission for
Zip Rail simply isnt happening.
Weve seen multiple examples of
public meetings either not posted
or publicized in local papers, delayed, or abruptly cancelled, creating the impression that public
input really isnt wanted because
the high speed rail outcome has
already been predetermined. Some
of the cities that would fall within
the proposed corridor were never
notified of upcoming meetings.
Authenticity of community advisor committee: This group seems
to be nothing more than a rubberstamp assembly purposed to create the illusion of seeking community input while checking-thebox for the FRA approval process. To date, its held one meeting.
Lack of support for Zip Rail:
My constituents arent the only
ones expressing doubt. Last session the Minnesota House passed
a bill that prohibits the use of government money to fund a Zip Rail
project, ensures that eminent domain will not be used to build it,
and requires any developer to demonstrate the ability to pay for the
full costs if Zip Rail fails. There
have been numerous formal resolutions and strongly worded letters of opposition to Zip Rail from
many Minnesota cities, townships,
counties, farm groups and individual citizens. None of these entities finds public benefit from the
proposal.
MnDOT not performing its duty
as an unbiased third party arbitrator. From allowing privately funded
studies to serve as public documents to holding hush-hush negotiations with NAHSR, the recent actions of the agency appear
dubious at best to property owners and local governments along
the proposed line.
Lets call this high speed rail
idea exactly what it is: a nice-tohave that would eventually help
expand the wallet sizes of the City
of Rochester, the Mayo Clinic,
corporate interests, and potentially
the Chinese government. It is not
nor will it ever be a need, and
by attempting to avoid public scrutiny its project review process has
now turned shady. All of this is
problematic.
The appearance of fundamental corruption should make everyone pause, and moving forward
the FRA must be fully aware of
the problems that exist with
Rochesters high speed rail proposal.

Isolationism
From
Devils
Kitchen
By Jan David Fisher

We have allowed the terrorists

to affect our judgement, politics,
and lives! Some of us want to build
a wall around the entire country
and keep others out. The definition of others is anyone who is not
us (true and loyal citizens of the
USA). Sometimes being an isolationist may seem like a good thing.
It is not, even in the best of times.
We started this country as specific groups who soon learned to
live with each other. By the time
we formed an independent nation,
we designed it to be open. Nearly
260 years later, we still need this
country to be open.
When we get scared, we become
a different people. We will attack
anyone for any reason, then apologize later. We dont just get even,
we get ahead! The worst part is
that we will break our own rules
and justify our actions as self-de-

fense. Stop and think! Stop reacting and regain control!

We cannot isolate ourselves, our
businesses, our friends without
hurting ourselves more. Look at
our global businesses and ask ourselves that we dont want that business. What about certain goods
that are only made outside this
country. We have given up too
many skills to start making TV
sets by ourselves. We would need
to import trainers from Japan and
South Korea to learn how to build
a TV set. We are losing the technology race on making our cars
and trucks safer and more efficient. Foreign-made cars have the
technology designed, built, and
tested, in production, being used.
GM paid a license fee for hybrid
technology from Toyota but could
not fit it to their cars. Was it because GM people didnt want to
or because they couldnt get it to
work? In any case, GM will have
it working in 2018, maybe.
Trying to isolate ourselves is a
ticket to failure. We could do this
and ultimately destroy ourselves
in our economy, military, and technology. We could become a sec-

ond or third level country reducing our value to zero or worse.

Instead, we need to open up the
country. It is time to reinforce our
reputation as the Land of Opportunity and let more people in. Dont
pay a smuggler $2,000 to get you
into the country, pay our government $200 to come in as a legal
immigrant. We will be better for
it as a country.
Every time we allow Not invented here to take root in our
businesses and society, we lose.
The choice of build the technology and dont change it until you
understand it versus tried to build
it but couldnt make it work and
Ill reinvent it is no longer a valid
choice to have. Others will have
two to three years of experience
with the safe cars technology.
GM, Ford, and whoever is third,
will not be able to catch up and the
market will be gone.
If the Republican Party decides
to become isolationist, they could
save a lot of money by not participating. The same comment can be
made to any political party. Until
next week.

nozzle could not only break down

the mulch, but it could uproot weeds
while producing friable, rich,
worm-blessed soil all at the same
time.
The power nozzle works well
because it forces mud into the grass/
leaf mulch causing decomposition
to start almost immediately. The
water-weighted mulch then smothers weeds, slows their growth, or
uproots them entirely if the soil
isnt compacted. Eventually, bacteria break down the mulch faster
as they grow in the soil. But the
best benefit is that the water used
goes directly back into the earth,
not into the atmosphere, while
watering the plants. This method
enables one to get fertilizers and
other chemicals quickly into the
roots of the plants independent of
rainfall, thus allowing optimal timing for application. But there are
some drawbacks that one cant
always control
Working with water under pres-

sure can cause some rather messy

accidents involving mud: slipping,
sliding, sitting, and smelling like
silage are some of the most likely.
The weight of the hoses and the
tangling thereof is a pain in the
shoulder should they get caught
on something. But generally speaking, none of these problems are
more aggravating or costly than
coaxing someone with muscles to
do the work. Even the worst messes
can usually be cleaned up with
soap and warm water.
However, should you accidentally hit a rock with that power
stream of icy water, youll be
squeaky cleaned long before you
can breathe againyou wont even
have to scrub behind your ears! I
know some women who actually
pay for mud packs (referred to as
a spa package), but power hose
spa specials are usually free of
charge (not even a tip), sometimes
relaxing, always invigorating, and
only a short walk into the garden.

Water works
As
The Worm
Turns
By Jeanne Truestedt

Gardening takes some major

muscle power to construct water
features, build terraces, uproot
trees, and repair storm damage.
But for the more mundane tasks, a
little ingenuity works just as
well...and sometimes even better.
Watering, mulching, and weeding a large garden is a multi-man
effort, but Im the only willing
volunteer to do the work. So combining all the chores into one was
the only reasonable option. It was
easy to get the neighbors to contribute grass clippings and leaves
for mulch throughout the season,
but sprinklers couldnt break down
or decompose those yard wastes
quickly enough. However, a power

Charting a course for successful schools

By Senator Matt Schmit
Following perhaps the nicest
Minnesota summer in memory,
school is back in session. Were
deep into the fall sports season,
and teachers have taken stock of
where students are at following
the summer break. Its a great
time for the rest of us to reflect on
the state of our schools.
Heres the good news: the 2015
legislature continued to invest in
education by directing new funds
toward established early childhood
programs, much-needed basic formula funding, and overdue school
facilities and maintenance revenue
approaches that should serve our
rural schools well. Students at twoyear state colleges can count themselves as winners of the legislative session, too, as modest new
investment in higher education
extends their tuition freeze another
two years.
In addition, the session produced
measures that promote teacher
recruitment in rural districts and
the right mix of student testing
that better balances accountability with common sense.
More good news: over the past
three years our state Senate has
prioritized reversing Minnesotas
lost decade during which the
states budget troubles were passed
along to our local schools and property taxpayers, college students
and their families.
First, we completed a four year

tuition freeze at Minnesota state

colleges and universities. And we
would have extended it further had
a legislative agreement been within
reach.
Second, we fully repaid a shortsighted $2 billion school funding
shift, providing our schools with
promised state funding when they
need it not when its convenient
for state legislators and their budget games.
Third, we provided local levy
equalization that addresses great
differences in property wealth and
levy capacity throughout the state,
by rewarding rural communities
that show a willingness to invest
in education. This is a really important point for rural communities considering local referenda.
Fourth, we provided a string of
modest formula funding increases
that will help many districts get
back on their feet or at least keep
up with inflation after past state
budgets forced them to make deep
cuts and spend down or even eliminate their reserves.
Of course, that brings us to the
bad news: over the past decade,
Minnesotas commitment to its perpupil school funding formula has
not kept up with inflation. During
this time inflation has wiped out
the purchasing power of nearly
$1,200 in per-pupil funding. In
nominal terms, we may be spending more on education. Consider
inflation, though, and our schools

are getting less much less.

In fact, in 1995 state and local
funding for education accounted
for approximately five percent of
Minnesotas total personal income. In 2015, that number is
roughly four percent resulting
in a loss of nearly $2.8 billion in
school revenue statewide.
And more bad news: for students attending four-year state
colleges and universities, tuition
is back on the rise after a fouryear tuition freeze. Although its
certainly true that not every job
requires a four-year degree, a high
school graduates decision to seek
job training or community / technical education should be a choice
driven by more than financial considerations alone.
Unfortunately, the sticker shock
of college tuition and resulting
student indebtedness are real problems limiting opportunity and economic growth.
Its certainly true that theres
more to education than the dollars
we invest in it. However, sufficient funding is a prerequisite for
ensuring success in any classroom
or any school district. Our state
and communities across Minnesota have taken important steps
forward these past few years, but
a sustained and serious effort is
required to retain perhaps
Minnesotas best competitive advantage our nation-leading
schools.

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Area Sports

News-Record photos by Faye Haugen

Runners from Goodhue, Kasson-Mantorville, Pine Island, Lourdes, Wabasha-Kellogg and Zumbrota-Mazeppa/
Kenyon-Wanamingo charge down the hill at the start of the girls varsity race at the ZMKW Invitational held
Thursday at the Zumbrota Golf Club.

Runners get a preview of the HVL CC course

By Faye Haugen
ZUMBROTA - With the start
of the post-season less than two
weeks away, area runners got a
preview of the course for the HVL
meet on October 20. ZumbrotaMazeppa/Kenyon-Wanamingo
will be the host of the HVL meet
at the Zumbrota Golf Club, and
12 area teams were able to preview the course when the ZMKW
Invitational was held Thursday.
Waseca won the girls title, with
Kasson-Mantorville the boys winner. The ZMKW girls placed
fourth, Pine Island was sixth and
Goodhue placed ninth. The Pine
Island boys were third, ZMKW,
fourth, and Goodhue 10th.

Varsity girls
Waseca took team honors in the
girls race, scoring 54 points. Byron was second with 84 points,
ZMKW was fourth with 109 points,
Pine Island placed seventh with
143 points, and Goodhue placed
ninth with 252 points.
Skyler Jacobson led ZMKW,
placing sixth in 20:12. She was
followed by Tess Hokanson, 20th,
Haley Ellingson, 22nd, Sophie
Holm, 33rd and Maddie Patterson, 39th. Also running for the
Cougars were Grace Beebe, 46th,
and Kalli Alders, 55th.
ZMKW was missing their second best runner when Lauren Berg
missed the meet due to illness.

Josselyn Lindahl led the Panthers, placing ninth in 20:20. She

was followed by Alyssa Rauk, 12th,
Jocasta Adelsman, 35th, Taylor
Rasmussen, 45th, Brooke Salfer,
59th, Summer Rauk, 60th and Josselyn Lonneman, 61st.
Emily Benrud placed 32nd to
lead Goodhue in 22:26. She was
followed by Cassie Voth, 52nd,
Krista Gadient, 64th, Kalley
Diercks, 69th, and Keisha
OReilly, 70th.
Tabbe Dufault of Waseca was
the medalist in 19:35.
Waseca 54, Byron 84, Cannon Falls
104, Zumbrota-Mazeppa/KenyonWanamingo 109, Lourdes 109, KassonMantorville 137, Pine Island 143, Pacelli
149, Goodhue 252, Grand Meadow/
LeRoy-Ostrander/Southland 253;
Incomplete: Cotter and WabashaKellogg
Medalist - Tabbe Dufault, Waseca, 19:35
6. Skyler Jacobson (ZMKW) 20:12; 9. Josselyn
Lindahl (PI) 20:20; 12. Alyssa Rauk (PI)
21:10; 20 Tess Hokanson (ZMKW) 21:46;
22. Haley Ellingson (ZMKW) 22:00; 32.
Emily Benrud (G) 22:26; 33. Sophie Holm
(ZMKW) 22:32; 35. Jocasta Adelsman (PI)
22:43; 39. Maddie Patterson (ZMKW) 22:51;
45. Taylor Rasmussen (PI) 23:33; 46. Grace
Beebe (ZMKW) 23:48; 52. Cassie Voth (G)
24:52; 55. Kalli Alders (ZMKW) 25:24; 59.
Brooke Salfer (PI) 26:01; 60. Summer Rauk
(PI) 26:27; 61. Josselyn Lonneman (PI)
26:31; 64. Krista Gadient (G) 26:46; 69.
Kalley Diercks (G) 30:31; 70. Keisha OReilly
(G) 31:14

Varsity boys
Kasson-Mantorville captured the
boys team title with a low score of
43 points. Waseca was second with
46 points followed by Pine Island,
third with 92 points, ZMKW, fourth
with 130 points, and Goodhue, 10th
with 243 points.
Jack Williams led Pine Island,
placing eighth in 17:50. He was
followed by Joe Bauer, 15th, Garrett Bates, 19th, Logan Meurer,
27th, and Evan Goplen, 28th. Also
running for the Panthers were
Danny Langworthy, 38th and
Garrett Cobb, 45th.
Aaron Grove led ZMKW on his
home course, placing ninth in
17:57. He was followed by Ben
Zumbrota-Mazeppa/Kenyon-Wanamingos Ben Bohn and Aaron Grove Bohn, 11th, Cole Haferman, 33rd,
keet pace with each other during the final lap of the ZMKW Invitational
Ben Erickson, 35th, and Willy Heitheld Thursday at the Zumbrota Golf Club.
mann, 49th. Also running for the
Cougars were John Nelson, 57th,
and Pedro Martin, 58th.
Ryan Alpers ran to a 22nd place
finish in 18:44 to pace Goodhue.
He was followed by Derek Alpers, 47th, CJ Hahn, 64th, Kelby
Heitman, 65th, and Zach Smith,
67th.
Cole Streich of Waseca was the
medalist in 16:22.

Wabasha-Kelloggs Paul Cushman is sandwiched between Goodhue runners, from left, CJ Hahn, Kelby
Heitman and Zach Smith at the Zumbrota-Mazeppa/Kenyon-Wanamingo Invitational on Thursday.

PIZM boys post a pair of victories

By Faye Haugen
PINE ISLAND As the season
winds down, the Pine Island/Zumbrota-Mazeppa boys soccer team
picked up a pair of wins to move
their overall record to 5-3-2.
The Wildcats will play at Stewartville on Thursday at 5 p.m.,
and close out regular season play
at Jordan on Saturday at 12:30
p.m. The Section 1A tournament
will begin on Monday at the higher
seed with second round action on
Tuesday.
Cannon Falls
The Wildcats posted a 3-1 win
at Cannon Falls, Tuesday.
Matt Lien, Cole VanHouten and
Brandon DePestel each scored a
goal with DePestel also earning
an assist.
Brady Schoenfelder made four
saves in goal. PIZM outshot the
Bombers 16-5.
We had plenty of opportuni-

each had solo goals, with Christianson earning two assists and
Bjorngaard one.
This was a well played game.
We had strong defense led by Derek
Pine Island/Zumbrota-Mazeppa 3 Rucker, remarked Coach Konik.
Cannon Falls 1
Our midfield worked well with
PIZM
1 2 = 3
passing the ball often with good
Cannon Falls
0 1 = 1
communication. Our offense was
PIZM goals: Matt Lien (1), Cole
aggressive throughout the game,
VanHouten (1), Brandon DePestel (1)
and it was a good solid perforPIZM assists: Brandon DePestel (1)
mance by all players.
PIZM shots on goal: 16
Brady Schoenfelder made two
PIZM goalkeeper saves: Brady
of three saves in goal
Schoenfelder (4)
Pine Island/Zumbrota-Mazeppa 4
LaCrescent
In a defensive battle at LaCres- LaCrescent
2 2 = 4
cent on Saturday, the Wildcats PIZM
0 1 = 1
came away with a 4-1 non-con- LaCrescent
PIZM goals: TJ Bjorngaard, Matt Lien
ference victory.
(2), Jeric Christianson (1)
Both teams combined for just PIZM assists: Jeric Christianson (2),
nine shots on goal. The Wildcats TJ Bjorngaard (1)
had just six shots on goal, but four PIZM shots on goal: 6
found the back of the net. Matt PIZM goalkeeper saves: Brady
Lien scored a pair of goals. Jeric Schoenfelder (2)
Christianson and TJ Bjorngaard

PIZM girls thrash Cannon Falls

By Faye Haugen
PINE ISLAND The Pine Island/Zumbrota-Mazeppa girls
soccer team won big, 7-0. over
Kasson-Mantorville 43, Waseca 46, Cannon Falls under the lights in
Pine Island 92, Zumbrota-Mazeppa/ Pine Island, Thursday. No scorKenyon-Wanamingo 130, Byron 137,
Lourdes 167, Cannon Falls 186, Cotter
187, Pacelli 227, Goodhue 243;
Incomplete: Wabasha-Kellogg and Grand
Meadow/LeRoy-Ostrander/Southland
Medalist - Cole Streich, Waseca, 16:22
8. Jack Williams (PI) 17:50; 9. Aaron Grove
(ZMKW) 17:57; 11. Ben Bohn (ZMKW) 18:05;
15. Joe Bauer (PI) 18:17; 19. Garrett Bates
(PI) 18:34; 22. Ryan Alpers (G) 18:44; 27
Logan Meurer (PI) 19:00; 28. Evan Goplen
(PI) 19:08; 33. Cole Haferman (ZMKW)
19:29; 35. Ben Erickson (ZMKW) 19:37;
38. Danny Langworthy (PI) 19:39; 45. Garrett
Cobb (PI) 20:22; 47. Derek Alpers (G) 20:24;
49. Willy Heitman (ZMKW) 20:26; 57. John
Nelson (ZMKW) 21:14; 58. Pedro Martin
(ZMKW) 12:16; 64. CJ Hahn (G) 21:50; 65.
Kelby Heitman (G) 21:54; 67. Zach Smith
(G) 23:41

ties to score tonight, said Coach

Rafal Konik. Our passing and
intensity need to improve for the
next games against LaCrescent and
Byron.

ing information was available.

The win moved the Wildcats to
5-5-1 with two games remaining
on the schedule. PIZM will host
Stewartville on Thursday at 7 p.m.

and close out the season at Jordan

on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Section
1A playoffs begin on Monday at
the higher seed, with second round
action on Tuesday at the higher
seed.

STANDINGS
HVL Girls Soccer Conf
W L T
Lourdes
6 0 0
Kasson-Mantorville 4 1 0
Stewartville
3 2 0
PIZM
3 2 0
Byron
2 3 0
Cannon Falls
0 5 0
Lake City
0 5 0

Over
W L T
8 4 1
9 4 1
7 6 0
5 5 1
5 7 0
1 11 1
0 12 0

HVL Boys Soccer Conf

WL
Kasson-Mantorville 4 0
Lourdes
4 0
PIZM
3 2
Byron
2 1
Cannon Falls
1 3

Over
WL T
6 5 2
10 1 2
6 3 2
7 4 1
4 7 0

T
0
1
0
1
0

Lake City
Stewartville

1 4 0 2 10 0
0 5 0 3 10 0

District Football Standings

Southeast
Conf
White Division
W L
Caledonia
6 0
Chatfield
5 1
Triton
4 2
Dover-Eyota
4 2
Pine Island
3 3
Zumbrota-Mazeppa
1 5
St. Charles
1 5
Cotter
0 6
Mid Southeast
Conf
East Division
W L
Lewiston-Altura
6 0

Over
W L
7 0
5 2
5 2
4 3
3 4
1 6
1 6
0 7
Over
W L
7 0

Fillmore Central
Goodhue
Rushford-Peterson
Wabasha-Kellogg
Southland
Hayfield
Kingsland
West Division
Kenyon-Wanamingo
Blooming Prairie
Bethlehem Academy
St. Clair
Mankato Loyola
United South Central
JWP
Medford

5
4
4
3
1
1
0
W
6
5
5
3
2
2
1
0

1
2
2
3
5
5
6
L
0
1
1
3
4
4
5
6

6
5
4
3
2
1
0
W
6
6
6
3
3
3
1
0

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
L
1
1
1
4
4
4
6
7

PI places second and third at Blooming Prairie

By Faye Haugen
BLOOMING PRAIRIE - The
Pine Island cross country teams
had a very good showing at the
Blooming Prairie Invitational on
Tuesday, with the Panther girls
placing second and the boys third.
We had a great night tonight,
said Coach Amy Northrop.
Varsity girls
Loyola/Cleveland took first
place honors at Blooming Prairie
with 44 points, but the Panthers
were just 10 points behind to place
second.
Josselyn Lindahl led the Panthers, placing third in 20:10. She
was closely followed by Alyssa
Rauk, fifth, Jocasta Adelsman,
ninth, Annika Adelsman, 14th,
and Jaci Newman, 23rd. Also running for the Panthers were Brooke
Jack Williams has paced the Pine Island boys cross county team all Salfer, 25th, Josselyn Lonneman,
season and Thursday was no different at Zumbrota as the Panther
32nd, Summer Rauk, 34th and
junior placed eighth.

Alyssa Bronk, 47th.

Josselyn Lindahl is running
very well right now and is very
determined to continue to do so
each meet. Alyssa Rauk has made
her mark this year and has been in
our top three in each race. Jocasta
was our third runner, and she was
closely followed by her eighth
grade sister, Annika, who was running in her first varsity race. Rounding out our top five was seventhgrader Jaci Newman, also running
her first varsity race, remarked
Coach Northrop.
Kayla Christopherson of Pacelli
was the medalist in 19:26
Loyola/Cleveland 44, Pine Island 54,
Waterville-Elysian-Morristown/
Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton 68,
Pacelli 87, New Richland-HartlandEllendale-Geneva 146, Blooming
Prairie 160, Hayfield 164, Medford
173

Medalist - Kayla Christopherson,

Pacelli, 19:26
3. Josselyn Lindahl (PI) 20:10; 5. Alyssa
Rauk (PI) 20:22; 9. Jocasta Adelsman
(PI) 21:50; 14. Annika Adelsman (PI) 22:30;
23. Jaci Newman (PI) 23:55; 25. Brooke
Salfer (PI) 24:22; 32. Josselyn Lonneman
(PI) 25:27; 34. Summer Rauk (PI) 26:06;
47. Alyssa Bronk (PI) 35:20

Varsity boys
Loyola/Cleveland also won the
boys team title. scoring 40 points.
Blooming Prairie was second with
57 points and Pine Island was third
with 70 points.
Jack Williams led Pine Island,
placing fourth in 17:02. He was
followed by Joe Bauer, 13th, Logan Meurer, 16th, Evan Goplen,
23rd, and Danny Langworthy, 25th.
Also running for PI were Michael
Horkey, 27th, Garrett Cobb, 32nd,
Andy Kroll, 33rd, Jakob Ableitner, 38th, Tanner Horton, 39th,

Carter Lindahl, 43rd, Jonathan

Aggen, 50th, and David Barsness,
58th.
Alec Ille of Blooming Prairie
placed first in 16:28.
Loyola/Cleveland 40; Blooming
Prairie 57, Pine Island 70, Medford
127, New Richland-Har tlandEllendale-Geneva 138, WatervilleElysian-Morristown/JanesvilleWaldorf-Pemberton 141, Pacelli 148,
Hayfield 164206
Medalist - Alec Ille, Blooming Prairie,
16:28
4. Jack Williams (PI) 17:02; 13. Joe Bauer
(PI) 18:01; 16. Logan Meurer (PI) 18:29;
23. Evan Goplen (PI) 19:11; 25. Danny
Langworthy (PI) 19:23; 27. Michael Horkey
(PI) 19:40; 32. Garrett Cobb (PI) 20:19;
33. Andy Kroll (PI) 20:19; 38. Jakob Ableitner
(PI) 20:48; 39. Tanner Horton (PI) 20:57;
43. Carter Lindahl (PI) 21:34; 50. Jonathan
Aggen (PI) 22:48; 58. David Barsness
(PI) 25:19

PAGE 4A NEWS-RECORD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2015

Area Sports
Project Appleseed holds
marksmanship skills event at PI

FYI

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

By Faye Haugen
fotofaye@yahoo.com

HVL size
With school now in full swing, I
thought to look up the school sizes in
the HVL.
Using numbers from the Minnesota
State High School League website, Kasson-Mantorville is the largest school in
the HVL with 594 students grades 912. Goodhue is the smallest at 186.
Here is the list top to bottom:
HVL 9-12 enrollments
1. Kasson-Mantorville
594
2. Byron
502
3. Stewartville
496
4. Lourdes
444
5. Cannon Falls
351
6. Lake City
350
7. Pine Island
342
8. Zumbrota-Mazeppa
312
9. Triton
271
10. Kenyon-Wanamingo
243
11. Hayfield
200
12. Goodhue
186
Football playoffs are just a week
away
High School football teams have
just one week left on their regular season schedule, with playoffs beginning
Wednesday, October 14.
Using QRF rankings (based on record
and strength of schedule), here is how
section seeding would be if playoffs
started this week (QRF ranking):
Section 1A
W-L
1. Goodhue (40.9)
5-2
2. Fillmore Central (39.9)
6-1
3. Rushford-Peterson (26.4)
4-3
4. Southland (18.8)
2-5
5. Wabasha-Kellogg (17.5)
3-4
6. Hayfield (11.2)
1-6
7. Kingsland (5.0)
0-7
Section 1AA
W-L
1. Caledonia (57.1)
7-0
2. Triton (48.9)
5-2
3. Lewiston-Altura (45.8)
7-0
4. Chatfield (44.0)
5-2
5. Dover-Eyota (34.6)
4-3
6. Zumbrota-Mazeppa (14.9)
1-7
7. St. Charles (12.1)
1-6
8. Cotter (9.2)
0-7
Section 2AA
W-L
1. WEM (61.1)
7-0
2. Maple River (50.3)
6-1
3. NRHEG (45.8)
6-1
4. Kenyon-Wanamingo (42.8)
6-1
5. Blue Earth Area (30.4)
4-3
6. LeSueur-Henderson (22.7)
2-5
7. Medford (9.0)
0-7
8. LCWM (8.0)
0-7
Section 1AAA
W-L
1. Lourdes (68.3)
6-1
2. Tri-City-United (67.8)
6-1
3. Plainview-Elgin-Millville (43.3) 5-2
4. LaCrescent (35.2)
3-4
5. Cannon Falls (28.1)
3-4
6. Lake City (19.8)
1-6
7. Pine Island (18.2)
3-4
College news
Brittney Flom, a freshman from
Kenyon-Wanamingo, is a member of the
St. Marys University volleyball team. . .
Annika Sand, a junior from ZumbrotaMazeppa, is a member of the Luther
College womens soccer team. . . Ben
Warneke, is a sophomore member of
the University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse
football team. Warneke, of Pine Island,
is a wide receiver. . .Ashley Hinsch is
a senior on the number one ranked
University of Minnesota-Duluth womens
volleyball team. The Bulldogs are 12-2
overall and Hinsch leads UMD and the
NSIC conference in set assists. Hinsch,
a Zumbrota-Mazeppa graduate, was
named the NSIC Preseason Player of
the Year. . . Luke Thornton, a 2015
Pine Island graduate, is an offensiive
lienman at Southwest Minnesota State
University. . .Know any other area graduates continuing their athletic careers in
college? Lets us know at the News-Record
at 732-7617 or email us at
news@zumbrota.com

By Audra DePestel
skills are not being passed on to
PINE ISLAND - Project future generations, and so
Appleseed MN, a nonprofit and Appleseeds are great for new and
non-political national group that experienced shooters alike. He
teaches American heritage and said, Its all about teaching
rifle marksmanship skills held safety, marksmanship, history and
an event at Pine Island White heritage. We also help people of
Pines Sportsmens Club, in Pine all ages learn about why we have
Island, on Saturday and Sunday, the rights we have today through
September 19-20.
programs designed for schools,
Over 15 shooters from the church groups, mens and
surrounding area participated in womens groups, and others.
the two-day event.
The Appleseed Project is a
Appleseed is a program that nationwide grassroots program of
instructs Americans on the tra- volunteer instructors from the
ditional rifle marksmanship skills Revolutionary War Veterans
that have been passed down from Association that conducts twogeneration to generation, along day rifle clinics across the counwith reconnecting todays try. Appleseed instructors teach
News-Record photos by Peter Grimsrud
Goodhues Casey Deneen breaks through the Lewiston-Altura offensive line to make a sack on the Cardinals Americans with the people and both the skills of a rifleman and
events of the past by telling the the heritage. Their goal is to eduquarterback in Fridays game in Goodhue.
story of April 19, 1775 and the cate, train and transform America
start of the Revolutionary War. back into a nation of riflemen,
Participants are taught funda- one group of Americans at a time.
mental skills that enable a rifle- Sheri Wegner, State CoordinaBy Faye Haugen
man to be accurate out to 500 tor for Project Appleseed MN,
GOODHUE - Goodhue came
yards, with iron sights, standard said the two-day event in Pine
up short in a key Mid Southeast
rifle and surplus ammo.
Island included safety training
East District showdown on FriThis is the traditional along with marksmanship skills
day against district-leading
riflemans quarter mile, which and incorporated a working
Lewiston-Altura. Ranked fifth in
is a uniquely American rifleman lunch on both days. Instructors
Class AA, LA earned a 21-14 win
skill that has been part of this shared history about the beginover the seventh-ranked Class A
nation from the very first days. ning of the revolutionary war and
Wildcats.
Most of the instruction at an about dangerous old men and
LA dominated early, taking a
Appleseed is conducted at 25 woman that contributed individu21-0 lead through the first half.
meters and at reduced size tar- ally during that time.
The Cards scored on a 10-yard
gets to simulate 100 to 500 yards.
Scott Carlson and his son Nick
run by Brady Lange in the openShawn Riley, instructor and Carlson from Rochester said they
ing quarter, a one-yard plunge by
Liberty Seed Coordinator, said really enjoyed the program and
Lange early in the second quarter
they use this proven technique liked learning about the history
on a four-yard run by Bradley
because it allows them to con- and the sacrifices that were made
Miller.
centrate on the shooters mechan- during that time, just as much as
With just seven seconds to play
ics with less time walking a the new rifleman skills. Scott
in the half, Goodhue scored when
range. At those locations that Carlson added, I liked the whole
Nathan Altendorf hauled in a Jaallow for actual distance shoot- package. More people should do
cob Pasch pass for a five-yard
ing, participants are often able this.
touchdown. Mariano kicked the
to see that the skills that they
Additional information about
PAT. The Wildcats didnt find the
learn at 25 meters directly ap- Appleseed can be found at:
end zone again until late in the
ply to actual distances out to www.http://appleseedinfo.org
third quarter, scoring on a five500 yards. These foundational
yard run by Mason Huemann to
close the sore to 21-14. But that
was as close as Goodhue would
get.
The LA defense did a great job
of keeping Goodhues running
game in check, allowing just 66
yards on the ground on 37 carries.
Goodhue stayed in the contest with
their passing game as Pasch hit 23
of 37 passes for 233 yards. Nathan
Altendorf made 10 receptions for
94 yards.
Bailey OReilly led the Goodhue
defense with 13 tackles. Mason
Huemann and Nathan Altendorf
Sam McNamara looks for running room after making a
each had 10 tackles. Casey De- Goodhues
reception in Fridays game in Goodhue.
neen had eight tackles and Aaron
touchdowns
1
0
for 40 yards; Mason Huemann 11/31;
Austin had six tackles, two for a
Total offense
287
255
Sam McNamara 1/5/ Calvin Peterson
loss.
2/34 2/0; Jacob Pasch 7/-15
The Wildcats will close out regu- Punts/avg.
3/30 11/92
Receiving: G - Nathan Altendorf, 10
lar season play on Thursday when Penalties/yds
0/0
0/0
receptions for 94 yards; Sam McNamara
they play at Rushford-Peterson (4- Fumbles/lost
Scoring
5/41; Garrett Huemann 3/41; Calvin
3) at 7 p.m. A victory over the
7 14 0 0 = 21 Peterson 3/38; Ryan Schoenfelder 2/19 A group of participants in in the Appleseed event, take aim at their
Trojans could get Goodhue a first LA
targets during one of the shooting sessions.
round bye in the Section 1A play- Goodhue 0 7 7 0 = 14
First quarter
offs that begin Wednesday, Octo10-yard touchdown run by Brady Lange.
ber 14. The Cats (5-2) and Fill- LA:
PAT kick by Masyn Christie. 7-0
more Central (6-1) are the top
Second quarter
two teams in the section, with LA: One-yard touchdown run by Brady
Goodhue ranked first according Lange. PAT kick by Masyn Christie. 14-0
to the QRF rankings (strength of LA: Four-yard touchdown run by Bradley
schedule and record).
complish throughout a season.
Miller. PAT kick by Masyn Christie. 21-0 By Nichole Lien
Reighley Sorum, 3. Lyndee Northrop;
Goodhue 14 - Lewiston-Altura 21
A total of 136 students comG: Five-yard touchdown pass from Jacob
PINE ISLAND Pine Island boys: 1. Seth Konik, 2. Sven Oberg, 3.
G
LA
Pasch to Nathan Altendorf. PAT kick by Elementary School held their Luke Sems
peted in this years event. The
First downs
18
12
Mariano Bigalk. 7-21
annual elementary cross country Second grade: girls: 1. Alexis Swintek, number of students interested and
by rushing
9
Third quarter
run on Wednesday, September 2. Taylor Brown, 3. Miley Hoffarth; Boys: competing in the elementary cross
by passing
13
G: Five-yard touchdown run by Mason 30. Organizing the run was var- 1. Noah Prose, 2. Zachary Breitenstein, country race has risen steadily
by penalty
3
Huemann. PAT kick by Mariano Bigalk.
over the years.
sity head cross country coach, 3. Mason Jasperson
Rushing plays
36
41
14-21
First grade: girls: 1. McKinley Sorum, 2.
The number of junior and seAmy
Northrop.
Members
of
the
Rushing yards
61
198
Individual statistics
Caroline Sems, 3. Signe Jourdan; boys: nior high school cross country
cross
country
boys
and
girls
teams
Passing attempts
37
5
Passing: G - Jacob Pasch, 23 of 37 for
1. Sorren Oberg, 2. Cooper Rutten, 3. members has also grown every
Passing completions
23
2
Joseph Halverson
226 yards, one touchdown, one interception assisted with the run.
This is the 18th year that the Kindergarten: girls: 1. Maggie Paulson, year. Northrop believes this race
passing yards
226
57
Rushing: G - Garrett Huemann, 15 rushes
cross country team has hosted 2. Ella Leiferman, 3. Lucy Johnson; boys: is one of the reasons and said,
interceptions
1
0
the run. It was originally started 1. Max Njus, 2. Isaac Rossow, 3. Mat- Kids who dont like football,
or arent good at soccer or volby Wayne Dickie and was named thew Rucker
A few years ago, Northrop leyball, see that there is another
the Panther Mini Run and was
held at the Pine Island Golf started the canned food/pasta option. Our motto a few years
Course. Northrop took over in donation. This years donations ago was, If you like to run, or
507. Jason Quam, Kenyon
3:14.49
1522. Twyla Witeli, Oronoco
1:21.57
2008 and moved from the golf brought in an all-time high col- even if you dont, well take
2725. Brian English, PI
3:56.05 1759. Jill Ryan, Goodhue
1:23.41
2809. Abby Russi, Oronoco
3:57.09
1964. Wendie Christianson, Good. 1:24.43
course to the school grounds. lection that will be given to the you.
Northrops mission is to make
3062. Matt Alstad, Oronoco
4:00.08
2543. Jen Mercer, Zumbrota
1:27.44
Asked why she continued to host middle school food drive which
4196. Morgan Vanderburg, Oron. 4:16.40
3192. Molly McNamara, Goodhue 1:30.44
the run, Northrop said, Kids love begins soon. When A&W was sure everyone feels like theres
5752. Matt Schellhammer, Oron. 4:38.58 3208. Dorothy Strickland, Goodhue1:30.49
to run and at younger ages, be- still open for business in Pine somewhere they belong; some
5858. Amy Avery, Mazeppa
4:39.23. 3493. Teresa Kohlnhofer, Goodhue 1:32.09 fore anyone puts limits on them. Island, they would donate cou- group or sport where they can fit
6341. Diane Mann, Zumbrota
4:48.16
3494. Monica Schafer, Goodhue 1:32.09
They all believe they are fast! I pons and prizes for the runners. in and be part of a team. You
7191. Kristyn Jaeger, PI
5:05.37
3775. Christine Soltau, Zumbrota 1:33.21
love that! And I love that they After they closed, the cross coun- dont have to be amazing. You
7239. John Mann, Zumbrota
5:07.13
3947. J. Holt-Angerman, Mazeppa 1:34.09
love to move. They dont do it try booster club covered the cost just have to be determined to be
7664. Todd Story, Kenyon
5:20.05 3964. John Brown, Kenyon
1:34.12
because its good for them, be- of providing Gatorade and fruit better than you were the day be4103.
Daniel
Benidt,
Zumbrota
1:34.47
A number of area runners also
fore.
1:35.06 cause they can eat that piece of snacks for each race entrant.
took part in the Twin Cities 10- 3494. Dean Opsahl, Goodhue
Northrop
said,
We
actually
5590.
Leah
Ostad,
Pine
Island
1:40.56
cake,
or
because
its
popular.
mile run. Andrew McNamara of
1:41.08
lose money hosting the race, but
They run because its fun!
Goodhue had the best finish, plac- 5630. Tony Brown, Zumbrota
5950. Laurie Brengman, Zumbrota 1:42.50
the return on that investment is
This
years
winners
by
age
ing 245th in 1:08.11.
6117. Kim Jensen, Zumbrota
1:43.40
well worth it. Hosting the run HVL Volleyball
Conf
Over
Results of area runners in the 6395. Karen Anderson, Zumbrota 1:45.12 group are:
is also a great way to make cross
W L W L
Sixth
grade:
girls:
1.
Brooklyn
Horton,
2.
10-mile event are as follows:
7388. Tina Carlson, Goodhue
1:51.28
0 25 3
Paige Yetzer, 3. Kayla Anderson; Boys: country more visible. Northrop Kenyon-Wanamingo 7
245. Andrew McNamara, Goodhue 1:08.11
7455. Bridget Skibsted, Pine Island 1:52.07
Stewartville
6
1 10 4
1.
Lucas
Williams,
2.
Dan
Mikaeo.
3
reported
that
people
often
con515. Aaron Schumacher, Zumbrota 1:13.00
8262. Stephanie Schumacher, ZM 2:00.09
Jarod White
fuse cross country with track, and Kasson-Mantorville 6 2 13 8
1512. Scott Christianson, Goodhue 1:21.54
8958. Molly Rhoads, Goodhue
2:21.02
5
2 15 5
Fifth grade girls: 1. Simone Kabat, 2. she politely corrects them and Byron
Cannon Falls
5
2 12 8
Ella Sorum, 3. Sarah Frandsen; Boys: 1 helps explain the differences.
Hayfield
4
4 12 7
. Sam Knox, 2. Brandt Konik, 3. Trey
Northrop said, Whatever I can Goodhue
3
4 8 8
Zosel
2
5 7 9
Fourth grade: girls: 1. JoJo Noll, 2. Madeline do to educate the public about a Pine Island
5 7 11
Ziller, 3. Katelyn Applen; Boys: 1. Ethan sport that I love, I will do. It Rochester Lourdes 2
5 4 10
Leiferman, 2. Ezekiel Marquardt, 3. Ben doesnt come with a lot of glory, Zumbrota-Mazeppa 2
1
6 4 11
Northrop
but the coaching staff is pretty Lake City
Third grade: girls: 1. Elena Kabat, 2. proud of all that our athletes ac- Triton
0
7 5 13

LA wins district showdown at Goodhue

PI holds their annual elementary

cross country run

Area runners take part in TC Marathon

By Faye Haugen
ST. PAUL - Over 11,000 runners toed the starting line at the
Twin Cities Marathon on Sunday
morning and there were a number
of area participants.
Derek Vanderburg of Oronoco
had the best time of all area runners at 3:04.22 over the 26.2 mile
course that winds through Minneapolis and St. Paul. He placed
282 overall.
Dominic Ondoro of Kenya took
the mens title in 2:11.16. Serkalem
Abrha of New Mexico won the
womens title in 2:31.39.
A total of 8,511 finished the race,
with 11,639 starting the race.
Results of area runners at the
Twins Cities Marathon are:
282. Derek Vanderburg, Oronoco 3:04.22

STANDINGS

New batting cage finished in Mazeppa

The long awaited batting cage project finally came to its conclusion in late August. The batting cage was
completed and looks absolutely outstanding. The cage will accommodate all ages and was built to last. It is
located on Herb Vik Field and it adds another nice feature to an already legendary ball park. Helping to make
the batting cage a reality were the Mazeppa Lions and Wednesday Bingo players, Mark Arndt, Tim Sanborn,
Steve Meerkins, Todd Liffrig, Darik Rude, Ben Sand, Joe Sand, Andy Miller, Ron Miller, Paul Gates, Lars
Olson, Carter Cordes, Jeff Nolte, Isaiah Nolte, Spencer Krohn, Fred Liffrig, Jeff Magnuson, BSN Sports,
John Liffrig, John Gruhlke, Todd Cordes, and Tim Krohn and the City of Mazeppa. Goodhue County Electric
supplied the use of equipment, planning and time.

On September 30, a 136 Pine Island students participated in the elementary cross country run. They are
shown here with the varsity cross country team. The varsity cross country team sitting in the first two rows
are: first row: Kaia Perry, Jesselyn Lonneman, Taylor Rasmussen, Ally Noll, Josselyn Lindahl, Jocasta
Adelsman, Michael Horkey, Jacob Olson, Alyssa Rauk, Connor McAlpine, Logan Meurer, Jack Williams, Noah
Koenig; second row: Jonathan Aggen, Alex Keigley, Jakob Ableitner, Sharon Richardson, Brooke Salfer,
Summer Rauk, Danny Langworthy, Jake Wright, Garrett Bates, Joe Bauer, Evan Goplen, Garrett Cobb

NEWS-RECORD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2015 PAGE 5A

Volleyball

KW leads the HVL after

upsetting of Stewartville
By Faye Haugen
KENYON - With just two weeks
to play in the regular season and
with three HVL gams left on their
schedule, the Kenyon-Wanamingo
volleyball team took a huge step
in trying to capture their second
straight HVL title.
Last week the 10th-ranked Class
AA Knights knocked off fifthranked Class AA Kasson-Mantorville. Tuesday the Knights got an
even bigger win when they defeated second-ranked Class AA
Stewartville in five games in Stewartville.
Coupled with a win over Hayfield, the Knights sport a 7-0 HVL
record and are 25-3 overall.
The Knights will host Lourdes
on Tuesday.
Stewartville
There were a number of times
when it looked like Stewartville
would totally dominate Tuesdays
match. The Tigers had six ace
serves in the opening set, and they
won 25-15. But the Knights regrouped and won the second game
25-20. Stewartville again dominated in the third set, winning 257, but KW bounced back to win

the last two 25-20 and 15-12.

Wow, is all I can say, said
Coach Jen Nerison. It was an up
and down type of night for both
teams. These KW girls do not disappoint in any way. The defense
we had tonight was remarkable,
and the mental toughness to go
along with that is special. We were
shaky in our serve receive. Stewartville always brings tough serving to the match and we were
rattled, but we battled back with
our tough defense at the net and in
the back court.
There were many standouts in
Tuesdays match. Mara Quam had
18 kills, 30 digs, and three blocks;
Megan Flom had 19 kills and six
blocks; Mia Peterson had 25 set
assists and three ace serves; and
Kasey Dummer had 42 digs.

Blocks: KW - Megan Flom 6, Mara Quam

3

Hayfield
Hayfield had earned some votes
over the past few weeks in the
Class A rankings, but the Knights
made quick work of the Vikings,
winning in three, 25-14, 25-19 and
25-19.
The highlight of the night was
Mia Peterson for making her
1,000th set assist in Tuesdays win
over Stewartville.
Mara Quam led KW with 17
kills and 22 digs. Megan Flom
had 11 kills and two blocks, Mia
Peterson had 19 set assists, Kasey
Dummer had 15 digs, and Corynne
Dahl had five blocks.

KW
25 28 25
Hayfield
14 19 19
Kills: KW - Mara Quam 17, Megan
KW
15 25 7
25 15 Flom 11, Alexa Christenson 6
Stewartville 25 20 25 20 12 Set assists: KW - Siri Quam 15, Mia
Peterson 19
Kills: KW - Mara Quam 18, Megan
Digs: KW - Mara Quam 22, Kasey Dummer
Flom 19, Ally Peterson 7, Alexa
15
Christianson 5
Set assists: KW - Siri Quam 16, Mia Blocks: KW - Corynne Dahl 5, Ally Peterson
5, Mara Quam 2, Megan Flom 2, Maddie
Peterson 25
Digs: KW - Mara Quam 30, Siri Quam 15, McCauley 2
Ace serves: KW - Mara Quam 3, Mia
Sydney Way 12 Kasey Dummer 42
Peterson 2
Ace serves: KW - Mia Peterson 2

News-Record photos by Faye Haugen

Goodhues Maddy Miller and Sydney Lodermeier block a hit against Kasson-Mantorville in Goodhue, Thursday.

Goodhue sweeps and is swept

By Faye Haugen
GOODHUE - The Goodhue
volleyball team saw both sides of
a three-game match. The Wildcats swept Lourdes on Tuesday in
Rochester, but they were swept
by Kasson-Mantorville in
Goodhue, Thursday.
Lourdes
The Wildcats made it an early
night on Tuesday when they won
in three over Lourdes, 25-19, 2522 and 25-21.
Sydney Lodermeier led
Goodhue at the net with nine kills.
Maddy Miller added eight kills
and Kate Stehr, six. Michelle Hadler had 31 set assists. Haley Lexvold had 26 digs and Rachel Opsahl had 21. Tayor Larson had three
blocks.
Goodhue
25 25 25
Lourdes
19 22 21
Kills: G - Sydney Lodermeier 9, Kate
Stehr 6, Maddy Miller 8
Set assists: G - Michelle Hadler 31
Digs: G - Michelle Hadler 11, Haley Lexvold
26, Rachel Opsahl 21, Kate Stehr 11
Blocks: G - Taylor Larson 3

Kasson-Mantorville
Fifth-ranked Class AA KassonMantorville won in three games
on Thursay in Goodhue, 25-19,
25-12 and 25-19. The KoMes hit
the ball hard the entire evening.
Sydney Lodermeier had seven
kills. Michelle Hadler had 15 set
assists and 11 digs. Haley Lexvold had 13 digs.
Goodhue
19 12 19
Kasson-Manrtorville 25 25 25
Kills: G - Sydney Lodermeier 7, Kate
Stehr 2, Maddy Miller 5
Set assists: G - Michelle Hadler 15
Digs: G - Michelle Hadler 11, Haley Lexvold
13, Rachel Opsahl 11, Kate Stehr 9

News-Record photos by Faye Haugen

Pine Islands Madeline Sorum sets the ball to her hitters in Tuesdays HVL match with Lake City.

Pine Island has a tough week

By Faye Haugen
PINE ISLAND - A pair of
HVL losses to Lake City and
Byron evened the Pine Island
volleyball teams record to 7-7.
The Panthers will host fifthranked Class AA Kasson-Mantorville on Thursday, play at the
Byron Invitational on Saturday
at 8:30 a.m., and play at Goodhue,
Tuesday.
Lake City
It took five games, but Lake
City posted their first HVL win
of the season with their 25-15,
20-25, 20-25, 26-24 and 15-11
win at Pine Island, Tuesday.
Amanda Troester led Pine Island at the net with 12 kills. She
also had two ace serves. Madeline Sorum dished out 35 set asGoodhues Megan Ryan passes the ball to the setter in Thursdays game sists. Madi Owen had nine kills
and five digs. Steph Norte had
with Kasson-Mantorville.
eight kills, 10 digs and two ace
serves. Megan Quintero had three
blocks.

ZM wins in four over Triton

By Faye Haugen
ZUMBROTA - The ZumbrotaMazeppa volleyball team earned
a much needed HVL win over
Triton last week and they placed
14th in the Apple Valley Classic
over the weekend.
The Cougars, 4-10 overall, will
play at Rochester Lourdes on
Thursday, take part in the Cannon
Falls Invitational on Saturday at
8:30 a.m. and host Cannon Falls
on Tuesday.
Hayfield
ZM made it a long trip home on
Tuesday from Hayfield with a three
game loss to the Vikings, 25-16,
25-21 and 25-20.
Breanna Haag led the Cougars
with nine kills and 18 digs. Tara
Matuska had 15 set assists and
Lauren Miller had three blocks.
ZM
16 21 20
Hayfield
25 25 25
Kills: ZM - Breana Haag 9
Set assists: ZM - Tara Matuska 15
Digs: ZM - Breana Haag 18
Blocks: ZM - Lauren Miller 3

Triton
The Cougars had a much better
night on Thursday when they
topped Triton at home, 20-25, 2519, 25-22 and 30-28.
Breana Haag had a big game
with nine kills, 13 digs and three
ace serves. Tara Matuska had 22
set assists and seven digs. Miranda
Mollenhauer had five blocks and
four kills.
ZM

20 25

25 30

Triton
25 19 22 28
Kills: ZM - Breana Haag 9, Lyndsey
Quam 4, Aspen Brubaker 4, Miranda
Mollenhauer 4
Set assists: ZM - Tara Matuska 22
Digs: ZM - Breana Haag 13, Tara Matuska
7, Laura Drackley 11, Bella Wagner 15,
Aspen Brubaker 12
Blocks: ZM - Lauren Miller 2, Miranda
Mollenhauer 5
Ace serves: ZM - Breana Haag 3, Laura
Drackley 2

ZM fell 25-14 and 25-11 to

Totino Grace in their opening game
on Friday. Burnsville topped the
Cougars in their second game on
Friday, 17-25, 25-19 and 18-16.
Dropped into the 13th-place
bracket, the Cougars defeated Fillmore Central 25-18, 12-25 and
15-11 before falling to Rochester
John Marshall 25-18, 25-18 for
14th place.
Apple Valley Classic
For the tournament, Breana Haag
The Cougars took part in the had 23 kills and 16 digs; Tara
16-team Apple Valley Classic that Matuska had 58 set assists; Bella
began Friday and concluded Sat- Wagner had 23 digs; and Aspen
urday.
Brubaker had 15 kills.

Pine Island
15 25 25 24 11
Lake City
25 20 20 26 15
Kills: PI - Steph Norte 8, Eliza Warneke
10, Madi Owen 9, Amanda Troester 12,
Megan Quintero 4
Set assists: PI - Madeline Sorum 35
Digs: PI - Madi Owen 5, Madeline Sorum
2, Steph Norte 10
Pine Islands Amanda Troester keeps her eyes on the ball as she serves
Blocks: PI - Megan Quintero 3
Ace serves: PI - Steph Norte 2, Amanda to Lake City in Pine Island on Thursday.
Troester 2
blocks. Madeline Sorum dished Amanda Troester 4
Byron
The Panthers did not have any out 13 set assists, and she had Set assists: PI - Madeline Sorum 13
better luck at Byron on Thurs- two blocks. Amanda Troester had Digs: PI - Madi Owen 4, Madeline Sorum
Steph Norte 9, Amanda Troester 6
day, falling, 25-18, 25-19 and four kills, six digs and two blocks. 3,
Blocks: PI - Eliza Warneke 3, Steph Norte
Pine
Island
18
19
19
25-19.
25 25 25 2, Madi Owen 4, Amanda Troester 2,
Steph Norte paced Pine Island Byron
Madeline Sorum 2
with six kills, nine digs, and two Kills: PI - Steph Norte 6, Eliza Warneke 2,

PINE ISLAND POOL & PINS

Classic League
9-8-15
MJB Farms 2 vs. 5 Groth Implement;
Leos Sportsbar 5 vs. 2 Gars Repair;
Route 60 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling 0
vs. 7 Eberhart Construction
Top team game: Eberhart Construction
1108
Top team series: Eberhart Construction
3186
Top bowler game: Darik Rude 259
Top bowler series: Darik Rude 638

119
Top team series: Stus Proshop 3376
Top bowler game: Ron Nelson 256
Top bowler series: Ron Nelson 657

Classic League
9-8-15
Route 60 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling 5
vs. 2 Gars Repair; Groth Implement 5
vs. 2 Leos Sportsbar; Eberhar t
Construction 2 vs. 5 MJB Farms
Top team game: Route 60 Plumbing,
Heating, Cooling 1182
Commercial League
Top team series: Groth Implement 3355
9-10-15
Top bowler game: Darik Rude 256
Maple Island 7 vs. 0 Bye; Stus Proshop Top bowler series: Ron Nelson 686
7 vs. 0 Nelson Family Services; Greseth
Drywall 5 vs. 2 Kiffmeyer Motorsports; Commercial League
Bluff Valley Campground 5 vs. 2 Oronoco 9-10-15
Online Auction
Oronoco Online Auction 5 vs. 2 Maple
Top team game: Kiffmeyer Motorsports Island; Nelson Family Services 2 vs. 5

Greseth Drywall; Bluff Valley Campground

5 vs. 2 Stus Proshop; Bye 0 vs. 5 Kiffmeyer
Motorsports
Top team game: Bluff Valley Campground
1243
Top team series: Bluff Valley Campground
3350
Top bowler game: Ron Nelson 238
Top bowler series: Rick Kunz 650

Classic League
9-29-15
Route 60 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling 5
vs. 2 MJB Farms; Gars Repair 7 vs. 0
Bberhart Construction; Leonards Corner
Shell 7 vs. 0 Route 60 Plumbing, Heating,
Cooling
Top team game: Leonards Corner Shell;
1206
Top team series: Leonards Corner Shell
Island League
3470
9-21-15
Top bowler game: Shelby Deno 267
D&M Dairy 5.5 vs. Majerus & Tiarks Top bowler series: Darik Rude 680
24.5; Owens Locker 15 vs. Oertli &
Pleschourt 15; Comstock Farm 5 vs. Commercial League
Producers Hybrids 25; Kittelson Heating 10-1-15
& Plumbing 9 vs. DMC Plumbing 21
Nelson Family Services 2 vs. 5 Bluff
Top team series: Majerus & Tiarks 3502 Valley Campground; Kiffmeyer Motorsports
Top team game: Owens Locker 1194
2 vs. 5 Maple Island; Oronoco Online
Top individual series: Tim Rosaaen 698 Auction 7 vs. 0 Bye; Stus Proshop 2 vs.
Top individual: Jason Kes 279
5 Greseth Drywall
Top team game: Kiffmeyer Motorsports

1176
Top team series: Bluff Valley Campground
3265
Top bowler game: Darik Rude 266
Top bowler series: Darik Rude 657
Island League
9-28-15
Producers Hybrids 16 vs. DMC Plumbing
14; Comstock Farm 19.5 vs. Kittelson
Heating & Plumbing 10.5; Owens Locker
6 vs. D&M Dairy 24; Oertli & Pleschourt
10.5 vs. Majerus & Tiarks 19.5
Top team series: D&M Dairy 3396
Top team game: D&M Dairy 1175
Top individual series: Craig Blumers 644
Top individual: Tim Rosaaen 246

PAGE 6A NEWS-RECORD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2015

Football
ZM comes up short at St. Charles
By Faye Haugen
ST. CHARLES - The ZumbrotaMazeppa football team was hoping to pick up a road win at St.
Charles on Friday. Instead they
came away with a 19-14 loss.
The ZM offense sputtered all
night, rolling up just 151 yards of
offense (91 rushing, 60 passing).
The Saints took a 7-0 lead late
in the first quarter on a 21-yard
pass from Justin Ruhberg to Parker
Wendt. It stayed a 7-0 game until
midway through the third quarter
when Luke Leistikow ran in from
the seven. But ZM answered on
their next possession, cutting the
Saints lead to 8-13 when Maverick Jackson rushed in from the
three. Isaiah Stueber hit Alex Nelson with the conversion pass.
But St. Charles tacked on another score late in the third quarter for a 19-8 lead when Ruhberg
News-Record photo by Faye Haugen rushed in from the three.
ZM was able to close the gap to
Pine Islands Jake Navratil uses a stiff arm to avoid a Triton defensive player as another dives for his legs
19-14 when Stueber made a fiveduring Fridays game in Pine Island. The Panthers won in overtime 30-29.
yard pass to Kevin Nordquist, but
ZM would get no closer.

Special teams play a key role in

Pine Islands overtime win over Triton
By Faye Haugen
PINE ISLAND - The Pine Island football team earned a huge
overtime win over Triton on Friday night in Pine Island, upping
their record to 3-4. The Panthers
will close out regular season play
at Zumbrota on Friday at 7 p.m.
Special teams play was critical
to Pine Islands win, as they got
the Panthers off to a great start
when Josh Navratil returned the
opening kickoff 90 yards for a
touchdown. Nate Marx kicked the
PAT for a 7-0 lead just 14 seconds
into the game.
Triton came right back, scoring
on an eight-yard run by Max Henderson on the Cobras first possession.
Panther special teams came up
big again at the end of the first
quarter. Back to punt, Tristan Akason instead fired a 53-yard scoring pass to Navratil for a 13-7 lead.
PI made it 19-7 heading into the
half, when Bryce Hinrichsen hit
Akason with a six-yard pass.
The Cobras made some adjustments at the half, and they scored
on their first possession of the second half when Henderson ran in
from the two. Henderson scored
again early in the fourth quarter
on a four-yard run, and he also ran
in the two-point conversion for a
22-19 lead.
Navratil had another great return on the following kickoff, putting the Panthers in great field
position. But the Triton defense
stopped the Panthers three times
inside the 10-yard line, forcing
the Panthers to kick a 30-yard field
goal by Nate Marx that spilt the
uprights with eight minutes to play.
The game went into overtime
with Pine Island winning the coin
flip and electing to play defense.
PI stopped Triton on three plays
with Triton deciding to go for a
field goal. But instead of kicking,
Bungum hit Garrett Dahms with a
five-yard pass for a touchdown.
Ethan Otterbein kicked the PAT
for a 29-22 lead.
Pine Island then went on offense from the 10-yard line, but
Hinrichsen was sacked for a loss
of 10 yards on the play. PI got
those yards back when Triton was
whistled for a penalty. Kyle Groven
then scored on a nine-yard run for
the Panthers with PI deciding to
got for two points and the win.
Aaron Gillard ran in from the three
for the two-point conversion and

Isaiah Stueber was 5 of 20 passing for 60 yards. He also threw

three interceptions. Maverick Jackson made two receptions for 14
yards. Jacob Bennett led ZMs
ground game with 42 yards on
four carries.
The Cougars close out regular
season play on Friday when they
host 3-4 Pine Island. The Panthers
are coming off a 30-29 overtime
upset of Triton.
Section 1AA play will begin on
Wednesday, October 14.
Zumbrota-Mazeppa 14
St. Charles 19
ZM
First downs
7
by rushing
4
by passing
1
by penalty
2
Rushing plays
24
Rushing yards
91
Passing attempts
20
Passing completions
5
passing yards
60
interceptions
3
touchdowns
1
Total offense
151
Punts/avg.
5/27

SC
18
8
10
0
45
96
28
19
212
0
1
308
6/26

Penalties/yds
Fumbles/lost

3/15
0/0

4/50
1/0

Scoring
ZM
0 0 8 6 = 14
St. Charles 7 0 12 0 = 19
First quarter
SC: 21-yard touchdown pass from Justin
Ruhberg to Parker Wendt. PAT kick by
Darian Doan. 7-0
Third quarter
SC: Seven-yard touchdown run by Luke
Leistikow. PAT kick failed. 13-0
ZM: Three-yard touchdown run by Maverick
Jackson. Conversion pass from Isaiah
Stueber to Alex Nelson. 8-13
SC: Three-yard touchdown run by Justin
Ruhberg. Conversion pass failed. 19-8
Fourth quarter
ZM: Five-yard touchdown pass from Isaiah
Stueber to Kevin Nordquist. Conversion
pass failed. 14-19
Individual statistics
Passing: ZM - Isaiah Stueber, 5 of 20 for
60 yards, one touchdown, three interceptions
Rushing: ZM - Maverick Jackson, 4 rushes
for 42 yards; Jacob Bennett 9/17; Caden
Steffen 5/16; Isaiah Stueber 6/16
Receiving: ZM - Maverick Jackson, 2
receptions for 14 yards; Zach Sanborn 1/
34; Adam Krage 1/7; Kevin Nordquist 1/
5

News-Record photos by Faye Haugen

The Kenyon-Wanamingo offensive line of, from left, Jacob Whipple (21), Ethan Benda (55), Seth Donkers
(79) and Logan DeWitz (53) open up running space for Calvin Steberg (2) in Fridays game in Kenyon.

Kenyon-Wanamingo remains in first place

Tritons Leif Bungum is able to knock the ball out of Pine Islands Josh
Milbrandts hands before he can make the reception in Fridays game in
Pine Island.
the celebrating for Panther play- by Jake Navratil. PAT kick by Nate Marx
T: Six-yard touchdown run by Max Henderson.
ers, coaches and fans began.
PAT kick by Ethan Otterbein. 7-7
Triton held a 358 yard (305 rush- PI: 52-yard touchdown pass from Tristan
ing, 53 passing) - 233 yard (5 rush- Akason to Jake Navratil. PAT kick failed.
ing, 233 passing) advantage over 13-7
Second quarter
the Panthers.
Bryce Hinrichsen was 15 of 32 PI: Six-yard touchdown pass from Bryce
to Tristan Akason. PAT kick
passing for 180 yards. Kyle Groven Hinrichsen
failed. 19-7
made eight receptions for 72 yards.
Third quarter
Tristan Akason rushed for 57 yards T: Two-yard touchdown run by Max
on seven carries. Trevor Turner Henderson. PAT kick by Ethan Otterbein.
led the PI defense with eight tack- 14-19
T: Four-yard touchdown run by Max
les.
Henderson. Two-point conversion run by
Pine Island 30 - Triton 29 OT
Max Henderson. 22-19
PI
T
Fourth quarter
First downs
13
21
PI: 30-yard field goal by Nate Marx. 22-22
by rushing
3
17
Overtime
by passing
8
2
T: Five-yard touchdown pass from Leif
by penalty
2
2
Bungum to Garrett Dahms. PAT kick by
Rushing plays
24
51
Ethan Otterbein. 29-22
Rushing yards
51
305
PI: Nine-yard touchdown run by Kyle Groven.
Passing attempts
33
12
Two-point conversion run by Aaron Gillard.
Passing completions 17
4
30-29
passing yards
233 53
Individual statistics
interceptions
1
1
Passing: PI - Bryce Hinrichsen, 16 of 32
touchdowns
1
2
for 180 yards, one touchdown and, one
Total offense
284 358
interception; Tristan Akason 1 of 1 for 53
Punts/avg.
4/34 4/30
yards and one touchdown
Penalties/yds
3/30 6/50
Rushing: PI - Tristan Akason, 7 rushes
Fumbles/lost
0/0 0/0
for 57 yards; Aaron Gillard 5/21; Kyle
Scoring
Groven 1/9; Bryce Hinrichsen 11/-36
Triton 7 0 7 8 7 = 29 Receiving: PI - Kyle Groven, 8 receptions
PI
13 6 0 3 8 = 30 for 72 yards; Tristan Akason 3/65; Aaron
First quarter
Gillard 2/20; Josh Milbrandt 2/17; Jake
PI: 90-yard kickoff returned for a touchdown Navratil 1/53; Derek Fall 1/6
Pine Island defensive statistics

AREA SPORTS SCHEDULE

Trevor Turner
Jake Navratil
Kyle Groven
Austin Keller
Brady Braaten
Tristan Akason
Alex Aarsvold
Aaron Gillard
Bryce Hinrichsen
Jake Higgins
Tanner Bates
Derek Dall
Joe Jarosinski
Reed Johnson
Kaleb Kautz
Devin Schaefer
Adam Gillard
Matt Huus

Thursday, October 8
Goodhue football at Rushford, 7 p.m.
Kenyon-Wanamingo football, Blooming Prairie at Kenyon, 7 p.m.
PIZM girls soccer, Stewartville at Pine Island, 7 p.m.
PIZM boys soccer at Stewartville, 5 p.m.
Pine Island volleyball, Kasson-Mantorville at Pine Island, 6 p.m.
Zumbrota-Mazeppa volleyball at Rochester Lourdes, 6 p.m.
ZMKW cross country at Owatonna, 4 p.m.
Friday, October 9
Pine Island football at Zumbrota, 7 p.m.
Zumbrota-Mazeppa football, Pine Island at Zumbrota, 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 10
Goodhue volleyball at Byron, 8:30 a.m.
Pine Island volleyball at Byron, 8:30 a.m.
PIZM boys soccer at Jordan, 12:30 p.m.
PIZM girls soccer at Jordan, 10:30 a.m.
Zumbrota-Mazeppa volleyball at Cannon Falls, 8:30 a.m.
Monday, October 12
Section 1A girls soccer at higher seed
Section 1A boys soccer at higher seed
Tuesday, October 13
Section 1A girls soccer at higher seed
Section 1A boys soccer at higher seed
Goodhue volleyball, Pine Island at Goodhue, 6 p.m.
Goodhue cross country at Plainview, 4:30 p.m.
Kenyon-Wanamingo volleyball, Lourdes at Kenyon, 6 p.m.
Pine Island volleyball at Goodhue, 6 p.m.
Zumbrota-Mazeppa volleyball, Cannon Falls at Zumbrota, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, October 14
Section 1A football at higher seed, 7 p.m.
Section 1AA football at higher seed, 7 p.m.
Section 2AA football at higher seed, 7 p.m.
Section 1AAA football at higher seed, 7 p.m.

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By Faye Haugen
KENYON - With a 28-6 victory over Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton on Friday, the KenyonWanamingo football team stays
in first place in the Mid-Southeast
West District with a 6-0 record.
The Knights need a win at home
against Blooming Prairie (6-1) on
Thursday night (7 p.m. kickoff)
to claim the title. Both BP and
Bethlehem Academy have 5-1
records in district play.
The Section 2AA playoffs will
begin on Wednesday, October 14
at the higher seed at 7 p.m. The
Knights should host a first round
game.
Ted Androli had a big night in
the backfield for Kenyon-Wanamingo. The senior running back
put KW on the scoreboard with a
26-yard run near the end of the
first quarter. Jack Buelke kicked
the first of two PATs.
Androli scored again at the end
of the third quarter on a threeyard plunge. Luke Rechtzigel ran
in the conversion for a 15-0 lead.
Early in the fourth quarter, Androli broke away on a 60-yard run
for a 22-0 lead.
JWP notched their only points
of the game on a 12-yard pass
from Sam Eustice to Alex Kjostad,
but the Knights got those points
back when Jacob Whipple rushed
in from the 11 with 1:14 to play
for the 28-6 final score.
Androli gained a season-high
129 yards on 11 carries. Luke Rechtzigel was 4 of 6 passing for 64
yards.
Kenyon-Wanamingo 28
Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton 6
KW JWP
First downs
7
8
by rushing
6
2
by passing
1
4
by penalty
0
2
Rushing plays
35
37
Rushing yards
234 16

SOUTHEAST DISTRICT FOOTBALL

Southeast White District Football
Offense
Team
Rush Pass Total
Caledonia
1278
884 2162
Dover-Eyota
1373
743 2116
St. Charles
479
1484 1963
Triton
1550 292 1842
Chatfield
1171
481 1652
Pine Island
857
624 1481
Cotter
514
572 1086
Zumbrota-Mazeppa 406
661 1067
Defense
Team
Rush Pass Total
Caledonia
215
459 674
Triton
571
565 1136
Chatfield
660
550 1210
Zumbrota-Mazeppa 882
471 1363

St. Charles
Pine Island
Dover-Eyota
Cotter

1193
994
807
1400
Points

454
717
908
652

1647
1711
1715
2052

Team
PS PA
Caledonia
298 54
Triton
186 71
Dover-Eyota
219 118
Chatfield
114 115
Pine Island
155 173
Zumbrota-Mazeppa
80
171
St. Charles
97
211
Cotter
41
319
Individual rushing
Player
Att Yds
Michael Otomo, DE
145 844

Net
244
115
101
-1
-18
-91
-114
-278
Avg
5.8

Kenyon-Wanamingos Seth Donkers is all over the Janesville-WaldorfPemberton quarterback for a first quarter sack in Fridays game in
Kenyon.
KW: 26-yard touchdown run by Ted Androli.
Passing attempts
6
20
PAT kick by Jack Buelke. 7-0
Passing completions 4
12
Third quarter
passing yards
64
120
KW: Three-yard touchdown run by Ted
interceptions
0
0
Androli. Two-point conversion run by Luke
touchdowns
0
1
Rechtzigel. 15-0
Total offense
298 136
Fourth quarter
Punts/avg.
1/6 2/24
KW: 60-yard touchdown run by Ted Androli
Penalties/yds
8/63 7/60
PAT kick by Jack Buelke. 22-0
Fumbles/lost
3/2 2/1
JWP: 12-yard touchdown pass from Sam
Scoring
Eustice to Alex Kjostad. Two-point conversion
JWP
0 0 0 6 = 6
KW
7 0 8 13 = 28 failed. 6-22
KW: 11-yard touchdown run by Jacob
First quarter
Whipple. PAT kick failed. 28-6
Individual statistics
Passing: KW - Luke Rechtzigel, 4 of 6 for
Parker Fossum, Chat
145 589 4.0
64 yards
Sam Stemper, Cal
65 496 7.6
Rushing: KW - Ted Androli, 11 rushes for
Triston Akason, PI
78 458 5.8
129 yards; Luke Rechtzigel 9/49; Calvin
Individual receiving
Steberg 12/30; Bradley Kish 1/14; Jacob
Player
Rc Yds Avg
Whipple 2/12
Tanner Gran, Cal
17 356 20.9
Receiving: KW - Calvin Steberg, 1 reception
Ryan Keach, DE
16 353 22.0
for 56 yards; Blake Jacobson 1/7; Gavin
Noah Nachtigal, WC
16 239 14.9
Roosen 1/6; Jacob Whipple 1/-6
Zach Sanborn, ZM
12 196 16.3

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Oronoco

Mazeppa

Pine Island

Wednesday, October 7, 2015 No. 40

Photo by Alicia Hunt-Welch

Members of the Wanamingo Fire Department are, left to right, front

row: Jim Beulke, Bryan Fredrickson, Jim Kittelson, Carl Majerus, Jeremy
Kiffmeyer, Todd Greseth, Josh Schaefer, Mat Schaefer, Josh Revland,
and Rob Hedeen; back row: Bob Gudknecht, Brian Gudknecht, Les
Blakstad, Gregg Erickson, Eric Nelson, Tylor Schaefer, Scott Goodman,

At her birthday party on September 27, Hazel Bailey is with her cake
that reads Happy 100th Queenie. Hazel was first called Queenie
when she was a very young girl by members of her fathers work crew.
Now it is a secret family name for her, according to her daughters.

Hazel Bailey
turns 100
By Marilyn Anderson
ZUMBROTA Friends and
family gathered on Sunday, September 27, to help Hazel Bailey
celebrate her 100th birthday. The
Zumbrota natives actual birthday
was earlier in the month on September 8. The celebration was held
at United Redeemer Lutheran
Churchs fellowship hall.
Bailey (maiden name Berg) was
born on 4th Street in Zumbrota,
the second of four children. She
described how growing up, she
wanted to become a nurse. After
her graduation from Zumbrota
High School in 1933, she went to
Red Wing, planning to begin
nurses training. However, at age
17, she wasnt old enough to begin classes.
It was during her school years
in Zumbrota, that Hazel met her
future husband, Howard Bailey.
She recalled how Howard began
to walk her home from the library
when she was just 12 years old. I
went to the library almost every
night, she chuckled. Howard
passed away in 2000 after the
couple had been married more than
60 years.
When she wasnt old enough to
begin nursing school, Bailey pursued other career options and became a long-time Zumbrota Telephone Company operator. She
recalled the night in 1938 when
Orson Welles caused a nationwide
panic with his radio broadcast of
War of the Worlds. The realistic dramatization of a Martian invasion of Earth caused widespread
panic across the country. Despite
concerns of impending danger,
Hazel said she remained at work
at the telephone office and Howard,
a NSP employee, also stayed on
the job because they both worked
at jobs critical for others.
With the exception of living for
a short time in Faribault and San
Diego, due to Howards work and
while he was in the service, Hazel
has always lived in Zumbrota until recently. She lived in her own
home independently until January of this year. After a fall, she

moved to Montana to stay with

her daughter, DiAnna Kirk. Another daughter, Lydia Bailey, lives
in the Lake City area. A third daughter, Mary Gustafson, passed away
three years ago. Other family members include seven grandchildren
and eight great-grandchildren.
Bailey, an avid bridge player,
still plays the game twice a week
at a community center. Her eyes
light up when she gets a deck of
cards in her hands, said Kirk. She
still outshines and outplays her
opponents, including two other
women, aged 94 and 97 years. A
long-time golfer and bowler, Bailey
participated in local leagues. She
and her husband also traveled
extensively.
With good overall health, Bailey
now stays physically active by
walking and sightseeing. Kirk
added that her mom likes a chocolate cappuccino during visits to
Barnes and Noble book stores. She
still recalls some Norwegian,
learned while growing up, as her
parents frequently spoke Norwegian. During church service on
the day of her celebration, after
receiving a hearty round of applause, Bailey thanked the congregation by responding, Tusen
takk! or thank you very much.
When asked what the key to
longevity has been for her, the
centurion replied that she has been
pretty lucky but then added,
Good clean living and being
married to the same man were
the secret.
Baileys advice for the 20-yearolds of today: Just lead a clean
life.

Randy Schaefer, Larry Axelson, Monty Schaefer, Jason Bauer, Todd

Kyllo, Luke Swanson, Jon Lubahn, Trevor Aase, Jeff Benson, Brian
Johnson, Mark Revland, Brandon Lunde, Brian Radtke, and Parker
Erickson.

WFD recognizes Fire Prevention Week

By Alicia Hunt-Welch
WANAMINGO National Fire
Prevention Week is October 410. This years awareness campaign, Hear the Beep Where you
Sleep, is to encourage the placement of a smoke alarm in every
bedroom. According to the National Fire Protection Association,
roughly half of home fire deaths
result from fires reported between
11 p.m. and 7 a.m., when most
people are asleep. Smoke spreads
quickly in a home fire. Smoke
alarms give the occupants time to
get out. Having a working alarm
cuts the chances of dying in a fire
in half.
In 2014, the Wanamingo Fire
Department responded to 145
emergencies including fires, medical emergencies, motor vehicle

accidents, and farm accidents.

The WFD is led by Fire Chief
Brian Gudknecht and supported
by first assistant chief Todd Kyllo,
second assistant chief Jason Bauer,
safety officer Jeremy Kiffmeyer,
training officers Eric Nelson and
Gregg Erickson, fire marshal Rob
Hedeen,secretary Brian Johnson,
treasurer Jeff Benson, and First
Responder service director Jon
Lubahn.
Members of the WFD will be
visiting with Kenyon-Wanamingo
students once again this year during Fire Prevention Week. Assistant chief Kyllo stressed the importance of families having a
known and practiced emergency
evacuation plan. He said, Especially with children and young
adults, having a plan to get out of

a burning house, and where youll

meet, is very important. I typically ask if each family has a plan
when I visit students during Fire
Prevention Week. Most of the time,
the students dont respond to the
question with a confident plan. A
smoke alarm in the middle of the
night will make even the bravest
person panic. Having a plan will
make the situation safer.
This years Fire Prevention
Week campaign includes the following messages about smoke
alarms:
Install smoke alarms in every
bedroom, outside each separate
sleeping area, and on every level
of the home, including the basement.
Interconnect all smoke alarms

throughout the home. This way,

when one sounds, they all do.
Test alarms at least monthly
by pushing the test button.
Replace all smoke alarms when
they are ten years old, or sooner if
they dont respond properly.
Make sure everyone in the home
knows the sound of the smoke
alarm and understands what to do
when they hear it.
If the smoke alarm sounds,
get outside and stay outside. Go
to your outside meeting place.
Call the fire department from
outside your home.
For more fire prevention tips
and information visit www.nfpa.
org, www.wanamingofd.org, or the
Wanamingo Fire and Rescue page
on Facebook.

Zumbrota City Council looks

to limit garbage haulers in town
By Alicia Hunt-Welch
ZUMBROTA In an effort to
have fewer garbage trucks traveling on the city streets creating wear
and tear, the Zumbrota City Council
is looking at accepting bids to select one or two companies to work
within city limits.
At the October 1 council meeting, Mayor Rich Bauer said, The
city is not in a huge rush to make
a decision. City Administrator
Neil Jensen said an issue of concern is how the bid process would
be handled for commercial business with varying trash loads.
Waste Management has data on
the tonnage being hauled out, since
they have been the primary hauler
in town. Other haulers would need
to contact individual businesses
to obtain this information, and some
businesses have been ambivalent
about providing that information.
Jensen presented options for how
to address the bid issue, such as
having one hauler licensed for residential and commercial, and one
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business only. This option would

give businesses a choice in haulers.
The contract with the hauler(s)
would be for five years, as it has
been in the past.
Haulers also have a choice of
taking rubbish to area landfills or
to the solid waste facility in Red
Wing. The location could affect
bids. It was recommended that the
haulers include their location
choice in their bid to the city. Jensen
said the official request for proposals would include directives
the council discussed. He anticipated that the bids could be ready
by the next meeting for the
councils review.
Snow ordinance amended

The council continued its discussion from last month on the

snow removal ordinance and how
to effectively enforce it while still
allowing vehicles to park on city
streets. In the amended ordinance,
no parking will be allowed on city

streets starting at midnight and

going until 6 p.m. during or after
snowfall or freezing rain with accumulation. Violators can expect
fines to be $30 or $50 and/or resulting in petty misdemeanor
charges. Vehicles not moved for
plows will be towed. Vehicles
towed in violation of the ordinance
are subject to towing and storage
fees, in addition to ordinance fines.
A motion to approve amendments to ordinance 72.06 carried.
Variance to build garage

Jon Chalberg submitted a variance request to construct a twocar garage on his residential property at 705 Pleasant Avenue East.
Community Development Director Dan King said the planning
commission recommended approving the request due to practical difficulties in meeting the
five-foot standard setback requirement. King said the lot is oddly
shaped and the land slopes, providing limited areas on which to

construct the building. Chalbergs

request was approved.
Cities given okay for bond

A public hearing was held seeking the citys consent for the cities of Chisholm and Morris to
jointly bond a new St. Francis
Health Services facility. Since St.
Frances Health Services and the
Zumbrota Health Services clinic
are affiliated, the city is required
to give authorization.
After the public hearing, at which
no public comment was offered, a
motion was made by Brad
Drenckhahn, seconded by Dale
Hinderaker, to approve the request
for the cities of Chisholm and
Morris to obtain revenue obligation bonds for project funding.
Other business

Hinderaker said the cost of health

insurance premiums looks to be
less and that is good news for the
city.
The next regular council meeting is on Thursday, October 15, at
6 p.m. at city hall.

SPECIAL MEETINGS
at Cornerstone Baptist Church
with Professor Doug Bookman,
Shepherds Seminary, Cary NC

Teaching on the Old Testament

Prophets Elijah and Elisha.

Sunday, October 11
at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Monday, October 12 thru

Wednesday, October 14
at 7:00 p.m.
Carry-in dinner to follow Sunday morning service.

Cornerstone Holy Lands Tour

March 26 - April 7, 2016
Led by Professor Doug Bookman.

Goodhue FFA members attend Fall Leadership Day

ROCHESTER Region VIII FFA hosted the annual Fall Leadership Day at Rochester Community Technical
College on Wednesday, September 30. Goodhue FFA had thirteen members attend, from left to right, front
row: Samantha Bartholome, Myrian Monjaraz-Olmos, Mary Poncelet, Kaitlin Hemenway, Jay Dicke, and
Bradyn Hinsch; back row: Emily Benrud, John Altendorf, Sam McNamara, Lanny Reese, Justin Thomforde,
Matthew Betcher, and Max Schafer. They toured Ziegler CAT Equipment, Cascade Meadows, and All
American Co-op. The Region VIII FFA officer team also provided workshops about being an FFA member and
chapter leader.

Land Cost: $2,550 (includes tour entry fees,

transportation in the land during the tour, lodging
including breakfast and supper, and
lunches are on your own). Arrange your own airfare.

Cornerstone Baptist Church

Contact Pastor Tim for more information at

507-202-4112 or timgraham04@gmail.com.

857 Rolling View Lane SE, Pine Island

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Community Calendar
Center to create your own leaf print.
Special Needs Fall Fun Day, Sunday, October 11, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Senior Dining
The Nature Center will have craft
Reservations are required by
activities, refreshments, and an
calling 24 hours ahead at each of
outdoor campfire for those will
the nutrition sites.
special needs. Feed the otters at 1
In the Pine Island area, meals
p.m. and feed the bear at 2 p.m.
are served at the Pine Island SeChester Woods Park Fall Colnior Center (356-2228); Zumbrota
ors Wagon Ride, Saturday, Octoarea, Zumbrota Towers (732ber 10, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Take a
5086).
ride through prairies and woodOctober 8-14
lands to observe natures beautiThursday: Roast beef, mashed
ful colors of the season. Meet at
potatoes, fresh squash, fresh fruit
shelter #1.
Friday: Pork chop medley,
Questions about Chester Woods,
California blend vegetables, dincall Celeste Lewis at 507-287ner roll, strawberry shortcake
Sheep & Fiber Farm Tour 2624. Questions about Oxbow
Monday: Chili con carne/crackThe fifth annual Sheep & Fiber Park, call Clarissa Josselyn at 507ers, peach/cottage cheese, corn Farm Tour, a self-guided tour of 775-2451.
muffin, moon cake
fiber farms and mills, will be on
Tuesday: Pork steak, dressing, Saturday and Sunday, October 10cauliflower/pimento blend, blush- 11, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. There will
ing pears, peanut butter cookie
be twelve stops including Berryhill
Wednesday: Italian chicken, Farm at 49885 Cty 11 Blvd, Pine Community Library
baked potato, Italian green beans, Island. For additional tour inforThe Goodhue School Library,
cranberry sauce, peaches
in
conjunction with SELCO and
mation
visit
Goodhue County, is open to the
naturalfiberalliance.com.
public Mondays and Wednesdays
Seasons Hospice
from 3:30-7:30 p.m. The library
Coffee and Conversation Group, Olmsted County Parks
is equipped with inter-library loan
Wednesday, October 14, 9-10 a.m.
Oxbow Park Fall Colors Hike, service, which means if the library
and Thursday, October 15, 6:307:30 p.m. A group for anyone who Saturday, October 10, 1 p.m. Take does not have a book you want,
has experienced the death of a loved a hike with a naturalist and find that book can be there in two days.
out what makes leaves change from
one.
Pet Loss Group, Wednesday, green to yellow, orange, red, and Historical Society
brown. Then gather at the Nature
The Goodhue Area Historical
Society is closed for the season,
but visitors are welcome by appointment. To arrange a visit, contact Ardis Henrichs, 651-9234629; Marie Strusz, 651-923-4302;
Ray McNamara, 651-923-5117;
or Roy Buck, 651-923-4388.
nifer Favro (Bill) of Faribault. In
1973, after several years living in
Goodhue, the family moved to the
farm on number 6.
JoMar loved all kinds of music,
from J. S. Bach to Rod Stewart. For Historical Society
her 70th birthday, her daughters
The Mazeppa Area Historical
took her to a Rod Stewart con- Society Museum is open the seccerther one and only rock con- ond Saturday of the month from
cert. She had a blast! Her favorite noon to 3 p.m. or by appointment.
music was hymns, and she knew a For inquiries, contact Helen
lot of them.
Reiland, 507-250-6021; Jim Siems,
A member of St. Lukes Lutheran 507-696-3506; or Diane Gilsdorf,
Church, JoMar was a Sunday 507-843-4013, or visit www.maz
school teacher, an altar commit- eppahistoricalsociety.org.
tee member, assistant organist, and
for many years sang in the choir.
In addition to her husband of Meeting Date Change
The Mazeppa City Council
nearly 56 years and children, she
is survived by four grandchildren: meeting scheduled for October 14
Emily and Natalie Dicke, and Jee has been changed to 6 p.m. on
Paul and Kai John Favro. Also Thursday, October 15.
GOODHUE JoMar Schlenker surviving are her sisters, Ruth (Joe)
Dicke, a longtime resident of Blindt of Florida and Marilyn (Don) Cemetery Association
Goodhue, was born on July 31, Mehaffey of Texas.
The Mazeppa Cemetery Asso1937, in Peoria, Illinois, and died
A visitation will be held on Fri- ciation will hold a public meeting
at the age of 78 on October 2, day, October 9 from 4-7 p.m. at on Saturday, October 10, at 2 p.m.
2015, at Seasons Hospice in Roch- St. Luke Lutheran Church, at the Mazeppa Community Cenester.
Goodhue. A memorial service will ter.
The second of three daughters be held on Saturday, October 10,
born to Reverend John and Mar- at 10 a.m., with visitation from 9- Mazeppa American Legion
guerite (Nolan) Schlenker, JoMar 10 a.m., at St. Luke Lutheran
Legion Post 588 and the
grew up and attended schools in Church, with Pastor Regina Mazeppa Veterans Honor Guard
Glasford, Illinois, and was blessed Hassanally officiating. Burial will meet on Wednesday, October 14,
to have made lifelong friends there. follow at Zion Cemetery in rural at 7 and 7:30 p.m., respectively, at
On October 11, 1959, JoMar Goodhue. In lieu of flowers, me- the Mazeppa Legion.
was united in marriage to Paul morials are suggested to St. Luke
Dicke of Goodhue, by her father Lutheran Church and Seasons
in the Glasford Baptist Church. To Hospice. Online condolences may
this union they welcomed three be directed to www.lundberg
children: Jolynn of Minneapolis, funeral.com.
Area History Center
David (Kelly) of Winona, and JenThe Oronoco Area History Center is open to visitors in the City
Building every second Saturday
from 10 a.m.-noon and open by
for one year and was honorably appointment. Contact us at OAHC,
discharged on May 19, 1955. Af- 54 Blakely Ct. NW or call 507ter his discharge, they returned to 367-4320. You may also visit our
the Zumbrota area and lived on web page at oronocoarea
several area farms before making history.org and find us on
their home in Zumbrota. Lowell Facebook.
worked as a rock crusher for several area rock quarries and retired Blood Pressure Clinic
from Holm Brothers on NovemThe clinic will be held at 12:30
ber 1, 1997. Lowell enjoyed gar- p.m.
Wednesday, October 14,
dening, feeding the birds, listen- at theon
ing to old time music, attending ter. Oronoco Community Cenpolka festivals, dancing the polka,
and going to parades.
Lowell is survived by his son,
Steven (Suzette) Hinrichs of Zumbrota; two granddaughters, Jes- Tops #1280
sica (Aaron) Berg of Zumbrota
PI Tops #1280 meets every
and Beth (William) Erickson of Monday night at St. Paul LuthGoodhue; five great-grandchildren, eran Church. Weigh-in is at 5:15
Morgan, Addison, and Emma Rose and meeting time is 6 p.m. EveryBerg, and Lucas and Lauren
ZUMBROTA Lowell E. Erickson; brother, Gary (Judy) one welcome. Questions call 356Hinrichs, 82, of Zumbrota, died Hinrichs of Durand; and sister, 4799 or 356-4700.
on Friday evening, October 2, 2015, Melody (Daniel) Watts of Paducah,
Caregiver Support Group
at Zumbrota Health Services.
Kentucky.
Lowell Elroy Hinrichs was born
The group meets Monday, OcLowell was preceded in death
on November 13, 1932, in rural by his parents, Louie and Ethel; tober 12, at 1 p.m. at St. Paul
Zumbrota to Louie and Ethel (nee great-granddaughter,
Kylie Lutheran Church. Call Pine Island
Swain) Hinrichs. In the mid-1930s Erickson; sister, Mary Lou Area Home Services at 356-2999
his family moved to the Durand, Biederman; and brother, Jim for more information.
Wisconsin, area. In the early 1940s Hinrichs.
Lowell returned to Zumbrota and
A memorial service was held Blood Pressure Clinic
lived with his maternal grandpar- on October 6 at United Methodist
The clinic will be held Tuesents, O.E. and Emma Swain. He Church in Pine Island with Pastor day, October 13, at 11 a.m. at the
helped his grandparents on the farm Carolyn Westlake officiating. Pine Island City Centre.
until he married Rose Ann Hinrichs Burial was in the Zumbrota Cemon June 6, 1953, in Pine Island. etery with military honors provided
On June 11, 1953, he entered the by Stary-Yerka VFW Post # 5727 Moms in Prayer
U.S. Army. He served in Korea of Zumbrota.
Pine Island Moms in Prayer meet
Thursday mornings from 8-9 a.m.
in the library of the Good News
E-Free Church, 208 North Main
(across from Kwik Trip). Enter
side door of the church and go
Funeral and Cremation Services
downstairs. Call 259-8012 or 3564800 for more information.

COUNTY

October 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m. A group

for those who have lost a pet
through death.
Newly Bereaved Group, Thursday, October 15, noon - 2 p.m. A
group for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one
within the past four months.
All groups are held at the Center for Grief Education and Support, Seasons Hospice, 1696
Greenview Dr. SW. Registration
is required two days prior to the
date of the event. For details: 507285-1930 or shbp@seasonshos
pice.org.

GOODHUE

Obituaries

JoMar Dicke 1937-2015

MAZEPPA

ORONOCO

Lowell Hinrichs 1932-2015

PINE ISLAND

Mahn Family

Traditional Services
Memorial Services
Cremations
(our own crematory)

1475 Jefferson Drive

Zumbrota, MN 55992
507-732-5444

Toastmasters Meeting

Mahler Chapel
209 First Avenue N.W.
Pine Island, MN 55963
507-356-4620

Pre-arrangements
www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com

Larson Chapel

NObit2-E.O.W.

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.

12-8; Fri., 10-5; and Sat., 9-3. During closed hours you can learn
more about the library at http://
History Center
The Pine Island Area History www.zumbrota.info.
Centers open hours are Mondays
from 8-11 a.m. and the first Sun- Moms In Prayer
day of the month from 1-3:30 p.m.
Zumbrota-Mazeppa Moms in
Please contact us through Prayer meets on Monday nights
pineislandhistory.org or by call- at 7 p.m. at Our Saviours Lutheran
ing 507-356-2802 (history center) Church.
or 507-398-5326 (director).

History Center

WANAMINGO
KW Work Session
The
Kenyon-Wanamingo
School Board will hold a strategic
planning work session on Monday, October 12, at 7 p.m. at the
elementary school media center
in Wanamingo. The meeting will
include information on the community education review and proposed budget. No school board
action will be taken at this meeting. The meeting is open to the
public.

ZUMBROTA

The Zumbrota History Center

has a photo stand displaying over
50 photographs of early Zumbrota
scenes. They have been enlarged
to 8 x 10 for easier viewing. 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 advertising. Museum
hours are Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Other hours by appointment (7327049).

Zumbrota Towers Events

October 8-14
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. MAC/
NAPS; 10:15 a.m. Exercise
Library
Monday: 1:30 p.m. Cribbage
Super Saturday: Ninja Skills,
Tuesday: 10:15 a.m. Exercise
Saturday, October 10, 10 a.m.
Wednesday: 1:30 p.m. Euchre
LEGO Club, Thursday, October 15, 7 p.m.
The Zumbrota Public Library Tops Meeting
is at 100 West Ave., Zumbrota,
Tops #563 meets ev507-732-5211. Hours are Mon., eryZumbrota
Monday night at Our Saviours
12-8; Tues. 10-6; Wed., Thurs., Lutheran
Church. Weigh-in time

is changed to 5:30 p.m. and meeting time to 6 p.m. Everyone welcome. 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. Volunteer musicians are welcome.

State Theatre
The State Theatre is at 96 East
4th Street in Zumbrota. For information visit zaac.org.or call 507732-5210.

Crossings
Brad Wegscheid, Aaron Butcher
exhibit, through Oct. 24.
Mustards Retreat, Fri., Oct. 9,
7:30 p.m.
Welded Metal Garden Sculptures, Sat. and Sun., Oct. 10 and
11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Copying the Old Masters, Sat.Sun., Oct. 10-11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Youngs
Dj vu, Sat., Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m.
at the State Theatre
Fall Into Art: Afterschool for
Kids, Mon., Oct. 12, 4:30-5:30
p.m.
Yoga, Tues., Oct. 13, 6:30-7:30
p.m.
Crossings is located at 320 East
Avenue. Visit www.crossings@
carnegie.com or call 507-7327616.

Senator Schmit to moderate

Southeast Health Policy Summit
CANNON FALLS Senator
Matt Schmit (DFL-Red Wing) will
moderate a health policy discussion among a variety of key state
and local officials on Thursday,
October 8. The Southeast Health
Policy Summit is free and open to
the public and it will take place
from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Cannon
River Winery Event Center at 421
Mill Street West in Cannon Falls.
An informal reception will follow the discussion.
The Southeast Health Policy
Summit will include Health and
Human Services Commissioner
Lucinda Jesson; MNsure CEO
Allison OToole; Department of
Health Managed Care Systems
Director Gil Acevedo; and Mayo
Clinic Health System Cannon
Falls/Lake City/Red Wing CEO
Dr. Tom Witt. Department of
Commerce Commissioner Mike
Rothman has also been invited to
participate.
We live in rapidly changing
health care and health coverage
environments, and there is tremendous interest in a variety of healthrelated topics ranging from premium affordability to MNsure
operations to the future of South
Country Health Alliance, said Sen.
Schmit. Ive had the opportunity to receive direct answers to
my questions from the individuals driving health policy decisions
and implementation in Minnesota.
The Southeast Health Policy Summit intends to provide that same
level of direct access for area residents I work so hard to represent.
Implementation of the federal
Affordable Care Act has resulted
in over 16 million Americans receiving health coverage. States
such as Minnesota have made strategic decisions following enactment of the federal policy, such as
creation of our own state-based
health insurance exchange. While
this period of health reform has
extended coverage and promoted
new approaches to health delivery, growing pains persist especially in southeast Minnesota,
where a significant health insurance premium rate differential
between the region and neighbor-

ing Twin Cities metro market

threatens hardship and a competitive disadvantage for the regions
small businesses, employers, and
self-insured residents. The Southeast Health Policy Summit will
explore factors contributing to this
differential, as well as other health
care and coverage issues facing

the region.
The Southeast Health Policy
Summit is a collaborative effort
between Cannon Falls EDA and
state Senator Matt Schmit. For
questions or to RSVP, please contact the office of Senator Matt
Schmit at (651) 296-4264 or
sen.matt.schmit@senate.mn.

Your IRA shouldn't stop

working when you do.

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Second half of

PROPERTY TAXES
are due on or before
October 15, 2015.
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Birth

ARIANS
Adam and Natalie Arians of Cottage Grove are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter. Josephine Grace was born at
11:41 p.m. on Monday, June 8,
2015. She weighed 6 pounds, 8
ounces, and was 20.5 inches long.
Grandparents are Joe and Nancy
Liffrig of Mazeppa and Richard
and Ruth Arians of Madison Lake.
Great-grandmother is Elizabeth
Arians of Waterloo, Wisconsin.

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Goodhue

Zumbrota
ZUMBROTA POLICE REPORT

By R.D. Aaland

Kussmaul Corn Plot Day was September 25

GOODHUE Rain and the threat of rain delayed the Kussmaul Corn Plot
Day at the John Augustine farm until Friday, September 25. Lef t photo:
Donald Jonas checks out a cob of corn while his wife Marcy waits. Right
photo: John Augustine is busy preparing brats. Friday was sunny, and
over fifty farmers and guests showed up to check out the growth of the
test plot. There are twelve varieties of Kussmaul corn, each having six

rows. At this time the difference was noticeable in between majority

dates which ranged from 85 to 109 days. Early visitors were offered
coffee and donuts and later there were brats, chips, and bars. Several
representatives were there from Kussmauls home office at Mount
Hope, Wisconsin. Duane Jonas was available for those wishing to order
their seeds for next year.

September 6
1:14 a.m. A driver was arrested for
gross misdemeanor no proof of insurance and driving after revocation. The
vehicle was towed and held on proof of
insurance, valid driver, and proof of
ownership.
11:15 a.m. A dog was brought to
the vet clinic.
4:18 p.m. A female was concerned
about her sister. Her voicemale says
something about the cell phone not accepting calls. The sister is disabled and
lives alone because her husband recently died. She was requesting a welfare check.
9:02 p.m. A male had a fever and
elevated blood pressure and pulse. He
was transported to St. Marys.
September 7
12:29 a.m. An officer received information regarding a welfare check of a
child screaming in a vehicle.
3 p.m. A report was made of a
vehicle southbound on Highway 52 going over the center line. The driver was
stopped and warned for wearing headphones and fog line violation.
3:15 p.m. A male said his wife had
been bitten by some bees and she felt
like her throat swelling.
11:37 p.m. A male reported male
and female voices yelling and banging
coming from an apartment which had
been going on for three to four hours.
September 8
1 a.m. A female reported that her
boyfriend had locked her out of their
trailer, broken the window out of her
car, and destroying the trailer.
3:57 p.m. A bus was stalled on a
road. The bus was out of gas.
September 9
6:36 a.m. The Covered Bridge Restaurant had a boulder thrown through
the door window.

Kempf scholarship awarded

Zumbrota High School class of 1951 meets

WINONA Brianna Kraft of Durand, Wisconsin, was the recipient of the

Tammy Kempf Nursing Scholarship, donated by Ernie and Patty Kempf
of Goodhue at the 2015 Winona State University scholarship recognition
ceremony on September 19. Tammy Kempf was in her third year of the MANTORVILLE The Zumbrota High School class of 1951 met on September 17 at the Hubbell House in
nursing program in 1990 when her car was hit by a a semi as she was Mantorville for their annual reunion. Thirteen members were in attendance. From left to right are: Arland
Shelstad, Robert Swenson, Clyde Hinrichs, Kathy (Bakke) Hagen, David Rockne, Pat (Brinkman) Anderson,
crossing Highway 52 by Pine Island.
Neal Bakken, Geraldine (Grover) Vangsness, Louis Banitt, Randy (Stageberg) Folsum, Ordean Lexvold, and
Mary (Hugstad) Monson. Standing in front is Mary (Grimm) Hermann. Missing were Ken Budensiek, Dorothy
(Finstuen) Hadler, Delores (Floen) Fredrickson, Arlis (Hinrichs) Jacobson, Doris (Hinrichs) Miller, Mary
(Manthei) Wellvang, Angie (Oelkers) Dwelle, David Schulz, and Bill Thomford. Under the managing of Arland
Shelstad, the group meets every year on the third Thursday of September.

GAHS auction and

bake sale is Oct. 15
GOODHUE The sixth annual Goodhue Area Historical
Society auction and bake sale will
be at 5 p.m. on Thursday, October
15, at the Goodhue Community
Center. Come prepared to bid on
a whole variety of items and help
support the historical societys most
recent project, the construction of
an addition to hold many of the
artifacts that are currently being
stored in a variety of places in the
community.
Items and services up for auction include craft items, gift certificates, tools, produce, dinners
in someones home, plants, canned
goods, loads of gravel or dirt, antiques, childrens toys and
collectors items. Monetary do-

nations will be accepted as well.

The Goodhue Lions Club will be
serving lunch.
Donated bake sale items should
be ready for sale at 5 p.m. the day
of the auction. Donated items will
be accepted at the community center on Wednesday and Thursday,
October 14-15, from 9 a.m. to 7
p.m. A raffle ticket may be purchased during the event with the
drawing to be held at 8 p.m. For
more information call Roy Buck
at 923-4388 or Keith Dicke at 9234725.
The Goodhue Area Historical
Society is a non-profit organization so your donations are tax deductible.

GOODHUE SENIOR PROFILES

Georgia Line
If you won the lottery, what
would one of your first purchases
be? (Dont care to be read)
Describe yourself in one word:
Kind
Future plans: Attend college
and get a degree in nursing.

Name: Keisha OReilly

Parents: Jake and Colleen
OReilly
Siblings: Deidre and Kodee
High school activities: Cross
country, basketball, band, yearbook, Teens Needing Teens, National Honor Society, Spanish Club
Favorite class or subject: Careers
Best high school memory:
Making it to girls basketball state
tournament.
Hobbies: Cooking/baking,
babysitting, crafting, snorkeling,
scrapbooking, working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Person or persons you would
like to meet, living or dead: My
classmate Bryce Breuer.
Favorite...
Movie: Bridesmaids
TV show: Bachelor/Bachelorette
Song: Anything from Florida

Name: Taylor Larson

Parents: Cory and Sara Benda,
Tim Larson
Siblings: Madison, Macey,
Mackenzie
High school activities: Basketball, volleyball, National Honor
Society, FCCLA, Knowledge
Bowl, band
Favorite class or subject: Math
Best high school memory:
Going to State in basketball.
Hobbies: Hanging with friends,
shooting baskets, and watching

ZM Primary students earn Cougar Cub awards

ZUMBROTA Each week the students at Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School have an opportunity to be
entered in a weekly drawing for displaying positive behaviors at school. Cougar Cub ROAR awards focus on
students being Respectful to peers, having Outs tanding behavior and Academics, and being R esponsible.
The September 28 winners are, from left to right, front row: Kai Wartsbaugh and Paxton Wenger; middle row:
Carly Howard, Olivia Fogarty, Phoenix Axelson, Dorian Bengston, Mitchell Hessenius, and Jake Moran; back
row: Holly Jarret, Emma Berg, Evan Stimets, Jaycie Adams, Ethan Moore, and Ethan Miller.

Netflix.
Person or persons you would
like to meet, living or dead: Luke
Bryan, Carrie Underwood
Favorite...
Book: Harry Potter, Percy Jackson
Movie: If I Stay
TV show: Greys Anatomy,
Once Upon A Time
Song: Good Good, Florida
Georgia Line
If you won the lottery, what
would one of your first purchases
be? The house for my parents.
Describe yourself in one word:
Competitive
Future plans: College, and a
family one day.

Goodhue FFA Corn Drive

is October 14
GOODHUE The Goodhue
FFA chapter will conduct its annual Corn Drive on Wednesday,
October 14. Students will visit area
farms to ask for donations on
Wednesday.
Over the years, FFA Corn Drives
conducted by members of the
Goodhue FFA chapter have raised
over $65,000. This money is sent

to Camps of Courage and Friendship, a rehabilitation center for

people with physical disabilities.
The center is a non-profit organization and relies on donations, like
those received from Goodhue FFA
members, to function.
For more information, please
contact Goodhue FFA advisor Sue
Gorman at 651-923-4447 ext. 110.

11:17-6:44 a.m. An officer responded

to a medical alarm. An abandoned vehicle was reported. An officer unlocked
a vehicle. An officer assisted a deputy
with a warrant arrest.
September 10
9:40 a.m. An officer assisted with a
medical alarm.
11:37 a.m. A person was found
deceased by a manager.
4:19 p.m. A ZM social worker sent
a report to Goodhue County Social Services advising them of concerns of the
living conditions of one of the students.
6:15 p.m. A female reported a strong
odor of burning in the kitchen. There
was no smoke or flames. The natural
gas company was on sight and checked.
There was no natural gas leak.
September 11
1:11 a.m. A male on a bike was
warned for having no headlamp while
biking at night.
7:56 a.m. A driver was warned for
loud exhaust and letting everyone know
about it.
2:37 p.m. A vehicle was on the side
of the road, in the turn lane but not
turning. A male was hunched over.
11 p.m. A male reported that people
were in the woods behind his trailer.
September 12
12:04 a.m. A driver was cited for
going 84 mph in a 65 mph zone.
6:53 a.m. A male and female had
had an argument over a divorce. The
male party had locked himself in the
garage with the vehicle running.
8:55 a.m. An officer responded to a
business alarm.
3:29 p.m. A female reported that
her daughters friend does not feel safe
to go home.
4:33 p.m. An officer responded to a
medical alarm.
9:31 p.m. A complaint was made of
loud music from a lower apartment. An
officer spoke to the renter and the renter
turned the music down.
September 13
2:48 a.m. A driver was cited for
going 90 mph in a 65 mph zone, no
proof of insurance, and no Minnesota
drivers license. The vehicle would be
parked until a valid driver arrives.
5:56 p.m. A female reported a dog
charging them in the street. The owner
was advised of the complaint. The owner
said the dog had a shock collar and
denied any problem.
6:23 p.m. An officer stood by while
a female removed personal items and
medications.
7:13 p.m. A report was made of a
vehicle with no plates parked for over a
month on a street. An officer spoke with
the owners father who advised he would
move it to his driveway. The vehicle was
involved in a DWI and had not had new
registration yet.
11:09 p.m. A male had taken Xaralto
medication and had a nose bleed. The
bleeding had stopped prior to an officers arrival. He was transported to St.
Marys.
September 14
8:27 a.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa High
School reported a student without a parking
permit was parked in the parking lot in
someone elses spot.
7:21 p.m. SuperAmerica reported
a persons vehicle was low on gas. A
Good Samaritan fund was used.
7:35 p.m. A report was made of
two females arguing sitting at a picnic
table.
9:10 p.m. A female reported that a
male party was at her home and would
not leave.
10:23 p.m. A female reported that
she was to pick up an Air Force mom
plate holder. The keys were in the car,
but the holder was gone. The vehicle
was found at Ds Auto. It appeared to
have been a mixup on location where
the car was supposed to be.
September 15
10:34 a.m. ProAct Industries reported a client was pinching and attacking other people.
10:47 a.m. A female reported a
stray cat in their garage.
2:13 p.m. Hub Food Center reported an indecent exposure incident.
5:28 p.m. Caseys South reported
a gas drive-off of $10. The customer
came back and paid.
9:04 p.m. A report was made of
broken glass in a roadway. An officer
swept it up and advised the city crew.
10:51 p.m. A driver was cited for
speeding
11:27 p.m. A male reported a female missing. The female was found in
the park with a male. Both were brought
home and warned for curfew violation.
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north of Pine Island and then eastward toward Wisconsin (crossing

the Mississippi River near Alma,
Wisconsin), is the Hampton-Rochester-La Crosse project.
The Hampton-Rochester-La
Crosse transmission line project
includes 130 miles of 345 kV transmission line stretching from Hampton to Pine Island to La Crosse,
and two 161 kV transmission lines
totaling 30 miles that feed the
Rochester area. This portion of
the project will improve reliability for the Twin Cities, Rochester
and La Crosse areas, including rural
electric cooperative customers in
Goodhue, Olmsted, and Wabasha
Counties of Minnesota and Buffalo, Trempealeau, and La Crosse
Counties in Wisconsin.
Construction on the HamptonRochester-La Crosse 345 kV transmission line started north of Rochester in early 2013 and is expected
to be complete in 2016.
The first segment on the
CapX2020 Hampton-RochesterLa Crosse transmission line project
went into service on May 15, 2014.
The 16 mile 161 kV line stretches
from the new substation north of
Pine Island to an existing Rochester Public Utilities substation northwest of Rochester.
Transmission line construction

Several steps are involved in

the overall construction process
and can vary depending on the
size of the line, soil conditions,
terrain, and other variables.
Field surveys and soil information were needed to finalize
design and before any land acquisition began. Soil borings were
drilled at structure locations to
determine the mechanical properties of the soil. Other steps were
taken to locate existing underground utilities. Right-of-way
agents worked with property owners during the processes with access to their properties and later
regarding easement acquisition.
Typically, a 150-foot wide easement is required for 345 kV lines
and an 80-foot easement for 161
kV lines.
Before construction started,
crews identified access routes to
the easement area. An access, typically 25 to 30 feet wide was needed
for large equipment, including a
drill rig, concrete trucks and a crane
to be on the site. Tree clearing and
other vegetation removal was necessary on the identified access
routes and the area within the easement.
A crane, drill rig, concrete truck,
boom trucks, trailers, structures,
steel casing and rebar cages were
among the equipment and materials that were moved onto the site
for the various stages of construction.
To begin the actual construction, crews drilled for the structure foundation. A typical 345 kV
drilled pier foundation is eight to
11 feet in diameter and drilled 30
to 60 feet deep. Lower voltage
lines use smaller structures, requiring smaller foundations. After the drilling was completed,
reinforcing steel was placed in the
hole and concrete poured.
The phase that has been taking place in the Zumbrota area
most recently has been the erection of the structure. Single pole
structures are made of self-weathering or galvanized steel and placed
on the concrete foundations. The
poles were assembled at the foundation site and set in place with
the use of cranes and other heavy
equipment.
After all structures in an area
are erected, the next step will be
to install conductor (wire). Conductor is pulled from one structure to the next through a pulley
system temporarily placed on the

structures. After a section of conductor is pulled through a series

of structures, the conductor is attached to insulators, which are
attached to the structure and the
pulleys are removed. Trucks, heavy
equipment, and sometimes helicopters, are used in this process.
Following construction, the
right-of-way is cleaned up and restored. This work may include tile
and fence repair, rut removal, decompaction, tilling, seeding and
possible wetland restoration.
Additional information
and local timeline

For additional detailed information about the CapX2020 construction in the News-Record area,
CapX project managers were contacted. Grant Stevenson, Xcel
Energy|CapX2020 Senior Project
Manager, provided the requested
information.
According to Stevenson, the
remaining structures between
Cannon Falls and Pine Island
(Rochester North Substation) are
expected to be erected by November 30. The contractors goal is to
have conductor (wire) installation
complete by the end of February,
with electricity being transmitted
by September 2016.
With the construction of the new
towers, the question arises, What
about all the existing poles and
lines? Stevenson provided this
information about will occur in
the Cannon Falls/Zumbrota area:
Existing 69 kV transmission
line: 14 miles long on the NE side
of Hwy 52. From County Road 7
(where CapX leaves Hwy 52 and
heads south) to County 14 Blvd
south of Cannon Falls
12.5 miles of the old line will
be removed and attached to the
new CapX transmission line poles.
Whenever CapX and the existing
line are on the same side of the
highway, it will be attached to
CapX poles.
Single circuit steel poles vary
in height from 120 to 150 feet and
double circuit structures vary from
140 to 170 feet. The span (or distance) between structures ranges
from 800 to 1000 feet. Travelers
or residents along the CapX route
may have observed some of the
structures being erected (see photos) and noticed the methods have
varied: some lifted into position
in one piece; others have been
erected in four sections one placed
on top of the next by the crane.
Stevenson explained that poles
that cross the highway are heavier
and cannot be lifted in one piece,
so they are stacked in sections.
He also added, When the wire
makes an angle, poles either need
to have guy wires to prevent them
from being pulled over by the conductor or need to be self supporting (that is, have no guy wires.)
All these poles are self supporting
so the poles are larger diameter
and heavier steel sections.
One last question commonly
asked, is answered on the CapX
website (along with many other
specific questions.) Why doesnt
the CapX project include underground lines? The response explains that underground lines usually are used only in heavily congested urban areas and when there
is no viable overhead corridor,
(such as near an airport), and for
relatively short distances. The two
biggest difficulties with burying
lines are cost and the time required
to make repairs if there are failures. An equivalent underground
line can cost more than ten times
the amount of an overhead line,
and it creates technical and operational challenges. Installing underground lines also can have a
considerable environmental impact.

By Marilyn Anderson
ZUMBROTA Thanks to a
grant from the Zumbrota Community Trust, support by the Zumbrota Area Arts Council, and the
creativity, dedication, and planning of Girl Scout Troop #25240,
the third in a series of free family
movies will be shown Wednesday evening, October 14. The 2001
Disney computer-animated comedy Monsters, Inc. will begin at
7 p.m. at the State Theatre, 96
East 4th Street.
The first film in the series,
Nims Island, was shown in January. The girls raised additional
funds to purchase 100 copies of
the book for free distribution in
the days before the movie. When
the big day arrived, the girls in the
troop greeted and welcomed approximately 100 moviegoers to the
theatre while handing out extra
copies of the book and Girl Scout
information. The movie was followed up with a book discussion.
The second movie in the series
was Homeward Bound, shown
in August. The fourth will be shown
on the afternoon of Sunday, December 6.
Determining which movies to
select has been one of the most
difficult challenges, said troop
member Emma Nelson. Hailey
Schliep explained, We all wanted
different movies. Troop leader
Sarah Nelson said consensus has
been reached each time in the selection. They try to coordinate
themes of the movies with the time
of year the movies are shown. Other
leaders besides Nelson who assist
with the troop are Allison Knott
and Carrie Schliep.
Bronze Award

Girls Scout Troop #25240 consists of seven girls, all in sixth

grade and eleven years old. The
troop recently had a bridging ceremony as they advanced from Junior to Cadette Girl Scouts.
As Juniors, the highest award
they can receive is the Bronze

Marie Marvin points to the many monster-like pieces of art that are currently on display at Crossings while
Girl Scout Troop #25240 members Hailey Schliep, center, and Emma Nelson deliver posters advertising the
upcoming movie, Monsters, Inc. The free family movie will be shown 7 p.m., Wednesday evening, October
14, at the State Theatre.

Award. The troop was looking for

a need in the community that they
could help with. Most of the girls
had been to the State Theatre before and wanted to explore involving it in some way. After a tour
and talk with former theatre director Ronda Anderson-Sand, the
girls were sold on doing something theatre-related. In the end,
they became interested in helping
sponsor and host family movie
nights in town.
A grant to support the project
was submitted to the Zumbrota
Community Trust, since paying
royalties to show the films is a
major expense. The $1,200 grant
award received last fall is being

used to support the 2015 series. ture goal is to attain the Silver
Another grant has been applied Award, the highest award for
for in the hopes of providing simi- Cadette Girl Scouts.
lar movies again next year.
By completing this project, the
girls will earn their Bronze Award.
The award has six basic steps and
the girls in the troop put in many
hours to make it happen:.
Build your Girl Scout Junior
team.
Explore your community.
Your LOCAL greeting service
Choose your Bronze Award
project.
Make a plan.
Put your plan in motion.
We provide in-home
Spread the word.
welcome visits to new
Next year the girls hope to be
local residents.
able to do the free movie project
Is your business
for the community again. A fu-

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the backbone of every local festival and event in Minnesota. Even
though Zumbrotas Covered
Bridge Festival has always been
generously supported and staffed
by local businesses, civic organizations and volunteers, the overall decline in civic organizations
has left the Covered Bridge Festival in desperate need of volunteers.
An organizational meeting will
be held on October 8 at 6 p.m. in
the Zumbrota City Hall. Please
attend for refreshments and an
evening brainstorming about our
community festival.
The festival is chaired by the
Zumbrota Economic Development
Authority and is not funded by tax
dollars, but rather has always been
funded by the generosity of area
businesses, fundraising, civic clubs
and vendor fees. The other missing piece is manpower. Civic clubs
and volunteers have supplied the
manpower necessary to pull off
the festival in years past. But as
volunteerism wanes the burden of
pulling off the Festival gets more
difficult, resulting in fewer fresh
ideas and a tightened budget.
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you wished there was a certain
event or activity at the Covered
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Zumbrota/Mazeppa

Introducing more new staff at ZM Schools

Megan Blair
By Tawny Michels
Megan Blair is an intern school
ZUMBROTA Among the new
staff at Zumbrota-Mazeppa psychologist. She attended the
University of Wisconsin River
Schools are the following.
Alyssa Bangert
Falls and has worked in education
Alyssa Bangert is teaching K-2 since she was eighteen years old.
physical education teacher at the
Blair said that she is from
primary school in Zumbrota. She SPAMtown USA, more comis originally from Alden, just west monly known as Austin. She curof Albert Lea. She attended Min- rently lives in Farmington with
nesota State University Mankato her husband, Rick.
and this is her second year of teachShe says that she chose ZM being. She lives in Zumbrota.
cause she is from a small town
She joined a volleyball league and she loves the atmosphere and
that plays every Wednesday at the the people, and she cant wait to
National Volleyball Center in get to know ZM Schools more.
Rochester and she participates in She loves wrestling and was so
The Color Run every summer in excited when she found out ZM is
the Twin Cities. She loves being into wrestling as well. Blair said it
outdoors in any season.
has been her favorite sport to watch,
She hopes she can bring a fresh referee, and score since she was a
energy and share ideas with such child watching her brother wrestle.
a new faculty and administration. She really hopes to bring a good
She hopes that what she does in energy.
the gymnasium in her classes can
Enjoy it, is what she hopes to
help improve the lives of kids in teach her students about life. It
the community and help them to is the only one you have and there
grow stronger and be healthier.
is so much to it.
She said, I believe this school Josh Boraas
Josh Boraas is a new ZMHS
district has high, yet achievable
expectations for their staff and stu- social studies teacher and volundents. Thats what I love about teers with the high school football
it. She added that the district isnt program. He is from Zumbrota and
afraid of change and believes in attended the University of Wisprogress, their mission statement, consin-La Crosse. He has been in
students, staff, and administration. education for eleven years and said
She said she feels proud and ex- his favorite part about working
cited to be in such an outstanding with students is the potential each
one of them possess and the endistrict and community.
When asked what she hopes to ergy they bring with them to school.
Boraas lives outside of Mazeppa
teach her students said to always
look for a silver lining: No mat- with his wife Melissa, sons Jack
ter what happens each and every and Hadyn, and daughter Addisyn.
day, always look for a little light- He and his family raise chickens,
ness in every situation and youll press cider, make maple syrup,
see life in a brighter, more posi- and he also farms part-time with
tive light. Itll take practice, but his father-in-law.
Boraas hopes to be a teacher
itll help you live a happier life.
who can inspire students to apply

ZM certifies maximum
2015 levy payable in 2016
By Alice Duschanek-Myers
MAZEPPA On September 28,
the Zumbrota-Mazeppa School
Board reviewed the proposed 2015
levy that is payable in 2016. The
board approved certifying the levy
in the maximum amount of
$3,214,368. The total levy was
reduced 0.33% from the 2014 levy
of $3,225,056 that was payable in

2015.
The adjusted net tax capacity in
the district has decreased from
$8,808,780 in 2014 to $8,362,308
in 2015, or a decrease of 5.07%.
In 2015, the district will benefit
from increases in health and safety
and the long-term maintenance
funding approved by the legislature.

A comparison of the 2014 levy payable in 2015 and the 2015 levy
payable in 2016. Referendum, general operation, health and safety,
and long-term maintenance funds are included in the general fund. The
2015 levy includes $2,109,111 for the general fund.

their classroom learning to the

world around them. He chose ZM
because he always wanted to return to where he grew up and he is
very excited to teach in the same
school that his children attend. I
am very excited about the direction and leadership at ZM, he
added.
The one thing Boraas hopes to
teach his students is, Never stop
learning...Those who succeed and
are happy in life have continued
to learn and adapt all their lives.
Amanda Braithwaite

Amanda Braithwaite is a fourth

grade teacher at ZM. She grew up
in rural Lake City in the township
of Oak Center. This is her eighth
year working in education after
attending Martin Luther College
in New Ulm. She said that she
loves seeing her students make
new connections and getting excited about learning.
She lives in the country between
Kenyon and West Concord on a
few acres of land. She and her
husband Rick have two daughters, Emma, 5, and Addilyn, 2.
They have a Siberian Husky named
Maya. Braithwaite loves to be
outdoors with her family walking, gardening, snowmobiling, and
boating. She also enjoys playing
summer volleyball, and going to
her cabin in northern Wisconsin.
She chose ZM because it is so
exciting to be part of such a great
team that teaches students to strive
for the best in their lives, to be a
positive part of their community,
and to work together. She hopes
to bring an excitement and love
for science to her students and she
is looking forward to how the ZM
volleyball team does.
Dont be afraid to take chances
and make mistakes, Braithwaite
said of what she hopes to teach
her students about life. Its how
you learn and grow!
Megan Ferguson

First grade teacher Megan

Ferguson is from Lake City and
attended Rochester Community
and Technical College where she
earned a degree in child development. She then went to Augsburg
College and earned a degree in
elementary education. This is her
first year having a classroom of
her own, but she did student-teach
in Rochester prior to being hired
at ZM.
Ferguson lives her husband
Casey and their puppy Bella. They
enjoy riding ranger, going for
walks, gardening, and playing
volleyball. She said she chose
ZM schools to be closer to home
and to be in a great community.
Always look at life as a learning experience and to live each
day to its fullest, Ferguson said
is the one thing she hopes her stu-

ZMES named a 2015 Reward School

By Alice Duschanek-Myers
MAZEPPA ZumbrotaMazeppa Elementary School was
named a Reward School by the
Minnesota Department of Education. At the September 28 school
board meeting, principal Quinn
Rasmussen congratulated the students, staff, and families. I am
proud our school earned this, he
said.
Reward Schools must have Title
I students and rank in the top 15%
of schools in the state. The school
will receive a banner to display.
Principals report

Middle/high school principal

Dave Anderson reported that the
open house for students and families was a success. The main office was flooded with people, however. Next year there will be
changes to improve traffic and
eliminate long lines to change
classes, deposit money, and ask
questions. The middle and high
schools will also be separated for
their welcome back presentations.
Anderson recognized Dawn
Guse and Kristin Thum for their
help organizing the homecoming
events. It was an event-filled
schedule, he said. There was a
large turnout for the tailgating party.
Chairman Pete Hinrichs said that
the community got involved and
there were many decorated windows in the businesses.
Students in grades 7-10 completed a bus evacuation drill on
September 28, which went well.
Parent permission slips for the
ninth grade Camp Victory Retreat
on October 9 were sent out.
Personnel

The school board approved hiring Lisa Nelson (eighth grade girls
basketball), Ron Gabrielson (ninth
grade girls basketball), Caitlin
Bonde (seventh grade volleyball),
Alyssa Bangert (seventh grade girls
basketball), Mark Moran (head golf
coach), Tom Ersland (fall musical director), Logan Jensen (assistant boys basketball), Linda
Boraas (assistant girls basketball),

and A. J. Yusten (assistant baseball) for extra-curricular activities.

Jessica Paulsen was hired as a
program teaching assistant beginning August 30. She was reassigned
to a lead teacher position beginning for three hours per day and
the program teaching assistant
position for five hours per day
beginning September 28.
Madeline Lawler, Katie Lawler,
and Madisyn Timm were hired as
high school/college assistants.
Nick McLaughlin was hired for
the elementary night custodian
position.
Jordan Pahl was reassigned from
a special education teaching assistant to a program lead teacher
in Cougar Care. Tammy Grokey
was approved as a special education assistant.
The board approved the resignations of Hailey Vath (program
teaching assistant) and Tracy
Roschen (special education program teaching assistant).
A schedule overload was approved for media specialist Brad
Haugen for the 2015-16 school
year.
The board approved a twelveweek childcare leave for Kelsey
Bradley beginning March 5, 2016.
A lane change from MS+10 to
MS+30 was approved for Mark
Moran.
A $500 stipendwas approved for
Ramp Up to Readiness leaders
Kelsey Bradley, Dawn Guse,
Michelle Jentsch, Katie Kennedy,
Mary Kleese, and Pam Peterson.
Aaron Schumacher presented
changes in the ZM teacher development plan to the school board.
The board approved the changes.
The education association approved the changes in August.
The school board approved using an evaluation system for the
administrators.
The board reviewed the renewal
rates for the Minnesota Public
Employees Insurance Program and
approved renewing the insurance.

Goodhue County
Education District

James Wendt reported that the

new GCED building is finished
except for some details. Students
are attending at the new facility.
An open house was held at the
new building on October 1.
The old facility will go back to
the districts to decide what will
happen with the building.
Important dates

dents learn from her.

Brad Haugen

Brad Haugen is a media specialist, although he says he much

prefers librarian. He is originally
from Decorah, Iowa, but is currently living in Rochester. He got
his BA from Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa, his masters of education from the University of Wisconsin La Crosse,
and his media specialization from
St. Scholastica. He has been in
education for sixteen years, eight
as a classroom teacher and eight
as a librarian.
He enjoys golf, wrestling, and
the Green Bay Packers. He has
two children, Kiara who is 12 and
Gavin who is 7.
Haugen chose ZM because, being a small-town guy himself, he
really likes the community feel of
the entire district. He said his favorite part about working with students is seeing a kid reach a goal
or accomplish something they set
out to do, and he hopes to provide
some assistance in that journey.
Haugen said, I would really
like to bring the libraries of ZM
Schools even further into the modern information age, proving that
they are more than just warehouses
for books, but rather a bridge to
our global digital society.
He hopes to teach his students
to be life-long learners saying, In
this ever-changing world it is an
absolute necessity.
Nikki Meyer

Nikki Meyer is from Sparta,

Wisconsin, and is as an early childhood special education teacher.
She attended the University of
Wisconsin Eau Claire and has
been in education for eight years.
Meyer lives in Goodhue with
her husband Justin and their twoyear-old son Kevin. She enjoys
reading, baking, and history.
I love watching the growth of
kids during the preschool years,
Meyer said. It is amazing to see
the changes and accomplishments
that happen in each child. She
hopes to bring her love of teaching to ZMs early childhood program. She also wants to help families who have children with special needs so that they may have a
positive and supportive first experience with a school setting.
Believe in yourself, is the one
thing Meyer hopes to teach her
students. If you believe in yourself, great things always happen.

Among the new staff at ZM Schools are, top row, from left to right:
Alyssa Bangert, Megan Blair, and Josh Boraas; middle row: Amanda
Braithwaite, Megan Ferguson, and Brad Haugen; and bottom row: Nikki
Meyer, Pam Stehr, and Daren Wingert.

Stehr is very passionate about

the ZM dance team. This will be
my sixth year of coaching dance.
I also love the other sports as my
children have played, soccer, softball, baseball, football, basketball,
and track The one thing she hopes
to teach students is respect all
around. Respect ourselves, others, the world, she said.
Daren Wingert

Daren Wingert has been hired

as one of the 7-12 grade paraprofessionals. He is originally from
Millville and attended the University of Wisconsin River Falls.
This is his first year working in
education.
Wingert lives outside of ZumPam Stehr
Pam Stehr is originally from brota with his wife, Liz. He enPlymouth and has been hired as a
media assistant with ZM in the
media center in Mazeppa. She
attended University of Wisconsin
River Falls. She has been in education since 1991 and said her fa- By Marilyn Anderson
vorite part of working with stuZUMBROTA The annual
dents is seeing them learn, grow, meeting of the Zumbrota Area
and become successful. She has Historical Society will be held
been working with ZM schools Monday evening, October 12. The
since 2001 as a sub, coach, driver, meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the
etc. This is my first year as History Center (55 East 3rd Street).
being an official employee so I The public is invited to attend.
hope to continue to bring my wealth
The program will begin with a
of knowledge to ZM schools, she presentation by two guest speaksaid.
ers. Conway Marvin of Zumbrota
She lives in Zumbrota and has and Jerry Grover Vangsness of
three children. Her son Ryan is 21 Wanamingo will each tell of their
and works at Ag Partners in families extensive involvement
Goodhue, her daughter Alyssa is in the history of Zumbrota.
a sophomore at Winona State
Following their presentations,
majoring in nursing, and her son a business meeting will take place
Derek is a senior at ZM this year. to review the societys past year
She likes to read, quilt, crochet, and plans for upcoming events.
be outdoors, and spend time with An election of officers and board
her children.

joys hunting, fishing, watching

sports, and trying new things.
Wingert enjoys watching students grow and mature. He hopes
to support students by having a
positive attitude and bringing enthusiasm to ZM schools. He chose
to apply at ZM because it is part
of a great school district and community filled with even greater
people. He is excited to follow
wrestling, football, and baseball
with the school teams.
Never give up on being someone or doing something extraordinary, because you only live
once, Wingert said of what he
hopes to teach his students. Make
the most of it.

Speakers to give talk on

families history in Zumbrota

October 12 Grade 7-12 parent

teacher conferences 4-8 p.m.
October 12 School board work
session, 7 p.m., ZMHS media center, Zumbrota
October 14 Early release
October 15, 16 No school,
Education MN Conferences
October 26 School board meeting, 7 p.m., ZMHS media center, By Alice Duschanek-Myers
MAZEPPA On September 28,
Zumbrota
October 27 Fifth grade con- Zumbrota-Mazeppa band instruccert, 7 p.m., ZMES gym, Mazeppa tor Scott Cory presented plans for
Other business
the 2016 marching band trip to
Enrollment has increased by 21 California to the school board. The
students. Principal Anderson said California tour is scheduled for
most of the additional students June 30 to July 8. The board apmoved into the district. There are proved the trip.
also classes of at least 90 in lower
The band will leave at 6:30 p.m.
grades replacing classes of 70-80 on June 30, arriving in Las Vegas
in the upper grades. There were on July 2. They will stop in Ful100 students in kindergarten last
lerton, California, that same day
year.
Ronald McDonald visited the and head for Newport Beach, for
elementary school on September a lunch break, and shopping. They
21 to discuss how to be a bully will visit Fashion Island Mall, have
dinner, take a photo at the Crystal
buster with the students.
Principals Anderson and Cathedral, and check into the hoRasmussen recognized new liai- tel.
son officer Shannon Clemensons
On July 3, they will visit
presence and positive involvement Disneyland, returning to the hotel
at school events.
after the fireworks show. The band
The Bank of Zumbrota, Kwik will participate in the Huntington
Trip, Tankers Grill, Ameriprise, Beach and Pacific Palisades PaPray Zumbrota, Grover Auto, rades on July 4. Afterwards, they
Zumbrota Ford, Lunchtime Solu- will go to Kodak Theatre, Manns
tions, and Hub Food Center were Chinese Theater, and Walk of the
recognized for their support durStars on Hollywood Boulevard.
ing teacher workshop week.
The board approved policies for There will be a photo opportunity
salespersons and solicitors, dis- at the famous Hollywood sign.
tribution of information by non- Later they will watch fireworks
school, non-district organizations, from their hotel.
On July 5, they will return to
and credit card security.

members will also occur. The annual meeting is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the
society, visit the museum, and learn
about the history of Zumbrota and
the surrounding area.
New members, volunteers, and
board members are welcome to
become involved. Call 732-7333
for more information. Monthly
meetings are held, and help is
welcome with planned events or
assisting at the History Center. The
museum is the renovated former
fire hall and city hall.
Museum hours are Saturdays,
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or by appointment). In addition to ongoing displays, several wedding dresses are
also currently displayed.

ZM High School marching band

plans 2016 California trip

Newport Beach and ferry for 26

miles to Catalina Island to spend
the day. They will return to the
hotel for a pizza party. On July 6,
they will visit Disney Adventure
Park and depart for home after the
World of Color laser and fireworks
show. They will travel on July 7
and return home on July 8.
Preliminary cost of trip

Cory said the more students who

go on the trip, the less the cost for
each student. The band will earn
$1,800 from the parade performances to go toward the cost of
the trip. Currently the estimated
cost is $969 each, with 70 students and 6 chaperones, $911 each,
with 80 students and 8 chaperones, and $865 each, with 90 students and 8 chaperones.
He said there are about 70 students he is aware of who want to
take the trip. They are enrolled in
his California class.
He asked the administration to
support a no return of funds policy
for this trip. He is investigating
students purchasing trip insurance
($20). He will try to give refunds
if a student has an emergency, but
usually only admission fees to
events can be refunded. Bus and

hotel costs cannot be recovered.

He said that, historically, the
ZM School Board, Zumbrota Community Band, Zumbrota and
Mazeppa Fire Departments, Zumbrota VFW, and Mazeppa Lions
have donated to the trip.
Fundraisers

The marching band will continue to sell frozen foods in February and March 2016 to raise funds
for the trip. Cory said Kwik Trip
offered them a carwash fundraiser.
A carwash card costs $45. With
the fundraiser, ZM would earn $16
per card. The cards are good at
any Kwik Trip. Both fundraisers
will take place at the same time.

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Wanamingo

Kenyon-Wanamingo coaching roster finally filled

By Alicia Hunt-Welch
KENYON After months of
not knowing who would lead the
varsity boys basketball and the
dance team, the coaching roster at
Kenyon-Wanamingo High School
has finally been filled. The KW
School Board reviewed the personnel changes and gave its approval at its meeting on September 28.
Richard Zellmer will be the head
boys basketball coach and Melanie
Knoll will be the dance team coach
for the 2015-16 school year. They
both will be paid based on the
year one salary schedule.
Other personnel changes

Jeff Kuball is serving as a junior high football coach for the

school year. He is being paid at
year one of the salary schedule.
Special education coordinator
Amy Buchal was approved a fourweek extended contract for this
school year.
Kirby VanDeWalker resigned
from his position as first assistant
boys basketball coach, effective
July 6.
Teachers Tracy Erlandson, Brent

Lurken, Sarah Quam, and Stacy

Quam were approved additional
responsibilities and will receive
overload pay compensation. Phy
ed teacher Erlandson will add a 1/
7 overload to her 1.0 full-time
equivalent position to teach adaptive phy ed. Phy ed/health teacher
Lurken was added a 1/7 overload
to his 1.0 position to teach health
for grade 10. Family and consumer
science teacher Quam was added
a 1/7 overload to her 1.0 position
to oversee ACT/college preparation. Social studies teacher Ohm
was approved a 1/7 overload to
her 1.0 position to teach American history.
Board member Jeremy Lerfald
said the school district negotiations committee has begun talks
with the KW teachers association
in regard to a new contract establishing salary and benefits.
Student school board rep

Sydney Warner attended her first

meeting as a student representative to the KW School Board. Principal Matt Ryan said several students applied for the position.

Warner, a junior, was chosen

through a selection process involving other staff members. Warner
was informed she was selected the
day of the meeting that evening.
Warner is involved in theater,
band (All-State Band her sophomore year), and National Honor
Society. She will join senior student rep Sarah Benrud in reporting to the school board each month
on student activities and concerns.
Administrative reports

Superintendent Jeff Pesta attended the Minnesota Association

of Superintendents conference in
Duluth, returning to Kenyon in
time for the school board meeting. The state recently released
the assessment data from testing
last spring. Pesta said, Im very
happy we accomplished all our
testing, as most districts throughout the state experienced technical issues with the online testing
system. Pesta said his focus now
is to use that data to work with
principals Matt Ryan and Katy
Schuerman to focus on individual
student growth.
Grades K-6 principal Schuerman

said they have a new routine at the

elementary school. Over the school
intercom all students begin the
morning with the Pledge of Allegiance, recite the no-bully policy
and essential expectations, and
recognize Knights of Honor and
students of the week. With the
assistance of the Goodhue County
Education District, Schuerman said
a common assessment window was
developed and teachers have test
data in their hands immediately to
begin working on students needs.
The staff has designated WIN Time
= What I Need to address needs
of students. The staff has been
flooding the grade levels with
intervention teams to reach struggling students. KWs special education coordinator Amy Buchal
applied for, and the district was
awarded, a federal grant with
money to be used for a reading
intervention specialist. KW teacher
Katie Benbrooks is filling that
position. Schuerman said this has
freed up teacher Rita Harty to work
with fifth- and sixth-graders on
reading intervention Monday
through Friday in Kenyon.

Schuerman also recognized the

generosity of Trinity Lutheran
Church of Wanamingo for donating backpacks with school supplies and food to the school for
students in need.
Grades 7-12 principal Ryan said
87 parents ordered technology
devices this fall with the school
discount through Best Buy. Ryan
said they are near the 100% of
students using a device in school
for the one-to-one technology initiative. He planned to escort twelve
students to the HVL Leadership
Day on September 30. He said
band director Claire Larson has
set up Skype online video lessons
between some of her students and
professional musicians. The high
school band went to Camp Friendship for team building activities;
the choir has a similar activity
planned soon. Ryan recognized
staff members Stacy Quam and
Shannon Johnson for their leadership with homecoming activities. Ryan said the staff is looking
at reading data results to improve
student growth.
To conclude the meeting, Ryan

shared input he had received from

teachers on how the first three
weeks of school have gone. A
majority of comments noted an
overall feeling of unity between
staff members this year, and excitement from both teachers and
students in beginning a new year.
Nearly all comments were positive. The one concern regarded
students being distracted by devices in class. Ryan said with the
new widespread use of personal
technology is the classrooms, this
is something students and staff will
continue to work on.

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Churches
BELLECHESTER
ROLLING MEADOWS MENNONITE
CHURCH, Belvidere Town Hall, 2
miles north of Bellechester on County
2, Pastor Aaron Witmer, 651-9234240. Sundays: 10 a.m. Sunday
School; 11 a.m. Worship; 7 p.m. Hymn
Sing every fourth Sunday.
ST. MARYS CATHOLIC, Bellechester, Father Paul Kubista. Sunday
mornings: 8:30 a.m. Mass. Tuesday
and Thursday mornings: 8 a.m. Mass.

GOODHUE
HOLY
TRINITY
CATHOLIC,
Goodhue, Father Paul Kubista. Mass
times: Monday and Wednesday, 8
a.m. at Holy Trinity; Tuesday and
Thursday, 8 a.m. at St. Mary; Saturday, 5:30 p.m. At Holy Trinity; Sunday, 8:30 a.m. St. Mary and 10:30
a.m. St. Columbkill.
ST. LUKE LUTHERAN, Goodhue,
651-923-4695, Pastor Regina Hassanally. Secretary hours: Monday and
Thursday: 5:15-8:15 p.m.; Tuesday
and Wednesday: 9:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Wed., Oct. 7: 9 a.m. Quilting; 6:30
p.m. Confirmation class. Sun., Oct.
11: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30
a.m. Worship with communion, grades
pre-K through 2 sing; 11 a.m. Youth
7-12 grade roadside clean-up. Tues.,
Oct. 13: 9 a.m. Womens Bible study.
Wed., Oct. 14: 7:30 p.m. Church
council meeting.
ST. PETERS EV. LUTHERAN,
WELS, 702 Third Ave., Goodhue,
Randall L. Kuznicki, Pastor.

MAZEPPA
ST. JOHNS EV. LUTHERAN,
Mazeppa, Alan Horn, Pastor. 8436211, home; 843-5302 work. Bible
class every Wednesday at 7 p.m.
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, 8-11
a.m. Website: www.graceLutheran
Oronoco.com. Follow us on Facebook. Sun., Oct. 11: 8:45 a.m. Sunday School; Catechism; 10 a.m.
Worship; 11 a.m. Adult Bible study.
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. Thurs.,
Oct. 8: 6:30-8 p.m. Chocolate affaire. Sun., Oct. 11: 9 a.m. Worship.
Wed., Oct. 14: 5-7 p.m. Food shelf
open; 6:30 p.m. Session meeting; 7
p.m. Birthday Bingo at Pine Haven
Care Center.

PINE ISLAND
CORNERSTONE
BAPTIST
CHURCH, Pine Island, Tim Graham,
Pastor, 507-356-4306, www.corner

stonepi.org, ASL Interpretation available. Sun., 9:30 a.m. Sunday School;

10:30 a.m. Worship; 6 p.m. Worship
(most Sundays) Wed., 7 p.m. Prayer
service; Cornerstone Club.
GOOD NEWS EVANGELICAL FREE
CHURCH, 208 North Main, Pine Island, Eric Johnson, Pastor, (507) 3564834. Email: gnefc@goodnewsefc.
org. Website: www.goodnewsefc.org.
Sundays: 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible class
and childrens Sunday school; 10:30
a.m. Worship; Wednesdays: 6 p.m.
AWANA for grades K-6; 7:30 p.m.
Bible study for all ages. Wed., Sept.
30: 6:30 p.m. AWANA kickoff,
Northwoods Orchard, 80180 75th
Avenue NW, Oronoco. We invite the
whole family to join us for wagon
rides, corn maze, and a bonfire with
smores. Call the church office 507356-4834 for more information.
PINE ISLAND ASSEMBLY OF GOD,
520 So. Main St., Pine Island, 3568622, email: dashpole@bevcomm.
net, Rev. Dan Ashpole, Pastor. Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Adult Bible class and
Childrens Sunday School; 10:30 a.m.
Worship.
CHURCH OF ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC, 451 5th Street SW, Pine Island,
356-4280, Father Randal Kasel, Pastor. http://www.stpaul stmichael.com
Saturday 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.; Confessions 8 a.m. Office Hours Tuesday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5
p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-noon. Mass at
Pine Haven Care Center is the first
Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m.
ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 214
3rd St. S.W., Box 708, Pine Island,
Audrey Lukasak, interim senior pastor, and Kip A. Groettum, associate
pastor. Email: saint paulpi@yahoo
.com; Web site: www.saintpa1ulpi.org.
Wed., Oct. 7: 3:30 p.m. 7-8 grade
confirmation; 6 p.m. Adult ed class;
6:30 p.m. Youth ed meeting; 7 p.m.
Chancel choir; Confirmation stole
making; 8 p.m. Praise team. Thurs.,
Oct. 8: 6 p.m. Rego rehearsal; 6:30
p.m. Building/grounds meeting; Newsletter deadline. Fri., Oct. 9: 3 p.m.
Rego renewal of vows; 6:15 p.m.
Wedding rehearsal. Sat., Oct. 10: 3
p.m. Huebsch-Kohner wedding; 5:30
p.m. Worship. Sun., Oct. 11: 8:15
a.m. Worship; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship;
Sunday School; GIFT class; Handbells; Youth mission trip meeting;
10:30 a.m. Worship; Sunday School;
11:30 a.m. New member potluck.
Tues., Oct. 13: 8:30 a.m. Quilting; 9
a.m. Staff meeting; 1:30 p.m. Bible
study; 5 p.m. Worship and music
meeting. Wed., Oct. 14: 7 p.m. Chancel choir; 8 p.m. Praise team.
UNITED METHODIST, 200 Main St.
North, PO Box 8, Pine Island, Carolyn Westlake, Pastor; Office hours:
Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-2:15 p.m.;
Web address: www.piumc.org; email:
piumc@bevcomm.net. Wed., Oct.
7: 8 a.m. Health screening; 9 a.m.
Better Brew office hours; 3:30 p.m.
Disciple 1; 6 p.m. Meal; 6:30 p.m.
Childrens worship; Covenant study.
Thurs., Oct. 8: 8 a.m. Health screening; 9 a.m. Pie making for HHD. Fri.,
Oct. 9: 7 p.m. Commissioning service for Red Bird trip. Sat., Oct. 10:
8 a.m. Red Bird trip leaves; 4 p.m.
Harvest Home dinner and bazaar.
Sun., Oct. 11: 8:30 a.m. Fellowship;
9 a.m. Worship; 10 a.m. Coffee hour;
10:15 a.m. Sunday School. Mon., Oct.

12: 8 a.m. District meeting. Tues.,

Oct. 13: 10 a.m. Disciple. Wed., Oct.
14: 6:30 p.m. Covenant study.

WANAMINGO
NEW LIFE CHURCH, Wanamingo,
Pastor Patrick McBride, 507-8243019. New Life Church meets at 10
a.m. at 525 Beverly Street, Wanamingo. 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 507-8242155; www.TrinityWanamingo.org.
Wed, Oct. 7: 4:30 p.m. Confirmation. Thurs., Oct. 8: 7:30 p.m. Joint
parish committee meeting. Sun., Oct.
11: 9 a.m. Sunday School; Worship
with Sunday School singing followed
by coffee fellowship; 10:30 a.m.
Worship at Wanamingo Lutheran;
Noon Bowling and pizza in Pine Island. Mon., Oct. 12: 8:30 a.m. Quilting. Tues., Oct. 13: 9;30 a.m. circle
hosted by Avis Cordes; 6 p.m. Lay
ministers; 7 p.m. Prayer shawl at
Wanamingo Lutheran. Wed., Oct. 14:
2 p.m. Circle hosted by Jan Forss; 7
p.m. Boards meet; 8 p.m. Planning
council.
WANAMINGO LUTHERAN ELCA,
Wanamingo, MN 55983, Christopher
Culuris, Pastor. Office hours Thursdays 1-3 p.m., 507-824-2410. on
vacation. Pastor Luther Matheson can
be reached at 789-5261 or 789-6770.
Wed., Oct. 7: 4:30 p.m. Confirmation at Trinity. Thurs., Oct. 8: 1:30
p.m. WELCA Bible study and thank
offering; 6:30 p.m. Council meeting;
7:30 p.m. Joint parish meeting. Sun.,
Oct. 11: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School;
10:30 a.m. Worship and new members; Noon, Bowling at Pine Island.
Tues., Oct. 13: 7 p.m. Prayer shawl
meeting.

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, 7325367. Wed., Oct. 7: 10 a.m. Chapel;
10:30 a.m. Bible study; 3:15 p.m.
Junior choir; 3:30 p.m. Confirmation
class; 6 p.m. Bell choir; 7 p.m. Church
choir. Thurs., Oct. 8: 1:30 p.m. Sewing circle. Sun., Oct. 11: 8 a.m.
Worship with communion; 9:15 a.m.
Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Bible study;
10:30 a.m. Worship with communion. Tues., Oct. 13: 6 p.m. Youth
discipleship board; 7 p.m. Outreach
board. Wed., Oct. 14: 10 a.m. Chapel;
10:30 a.m. Bible study; 1 p.m. Nursing Home communion; 3:15 p.m.
Junior choir; 3:30 p.m. Confirmation
class; 6 p.m. Bell choir; Power hour;
7 p.m. Church choir.
FAMILY WORSHIP CHURCH Weekly
worship services: 81 West 5th Street,
Zumbrota, 507-732-7438, www.fwc
1.org. Sunday: 9:30 a.m- Corinthians.
Wednesdays 7 p.m. Interactive Bible
studies, prayer, and counseling.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH,
UCC, 455 East Avenue, Zumbrota;
Rev. Lisa Johnson. Secretarys office hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun., Oct. 11: 11
a.m. Worship.
LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY CHURCH,
a Wesleyan church, 179 W. 3rd St.,
Zumbrota, lighthousecommunityzum
@yahoo.com, Janet Fischer, Pastor.
Office: 732-5074.
NEW RIVER ASSEMBLY OF GOD,
290 South Main Street, Zumbrota.
507-732-5156. Pastor Gary Basinski. Service times: Saturday, 6 p.m.
p.m. www.NewRiverZumbrota.com.

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Eric Westlake, Pastor, 1549 East Avenue, Zumbrota, 732-5449, church
office. Website: oslczumbrota.org.
Office hours: Tues., Wed., and Fri.,
8 a.m.-noon. Wed., Oct. 7: 9 a.m.
Womens Bible study; 3:30 p.m.
WINGS; Junior youth group; 6 p.m.
Youth group; 7 p.m. Bible study. Sat.,
Oct. 10: 7 a.m. Mens prayer breakfast; 9 a.m. WMF fall rally; 7 p.m.
Open gym. Sun., Oct. 11: 8:30 a.m.
Prayer time; 9 a.m. Sunday School;
10:15 a.m. Worship; 7 p.m. 50+ Bible
study. Mon., Oct. 12: 7 p.m. Moms
in prayer. Wed., Oct. 14: 9 a.m.
Womens Bible study; 12:45 p.m. Early
release; 6 p.m. Youth group; 7 p.m.
Bible study.
CHURCH OF ST. PAUL CATHOLIC,
749 Main St. South, Zumbrota, 7325324, email stpauls@hcinet.net Pastor Father Randal Kasel, pastor. Office hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.noon and 1-5 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m.noon. http://www.stpaulstmichaelcom.
Mass Schedule: Sunday, 8:30 a.m.;
Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m.
Mass at Zumbrota Care Center is
the second Thursday of the month
at 9:15 a.m.
UNITED REDEEMER LUTHERAN,
560 W. 3rd St., Zumbrota, 732-7303,
Pastor Marggi Sippola and Youth Director Cindy Wilson. Wed., Oct. 7: 8
a.m. Ruth circle; 6 p.m. Confirmation
class; WELCA meeting; 7 p.m. Choir
rehearsal. Thurs., Oct. 8: 9 a.m. Naomi
circle at Julie Baumbergers; 1:30 p.m.
Rebekah circle at Phyllis Berntsons;
6 p.m. Finance meeting; Jubilee bells
rehearsal; 6:30 p.m. Church council;
7 p.m. Food shelf open. Sun., Oct.
11: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Worship with
new members; 9:15 a.m. PACE; Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Baptism of
Harris Hoeper; 4:30 p.m. Social ministry meals. Wed., Oct. 14: 5:30 p.m.
Social ministry meeting; 7 p.m. Choir
rehearsal; Property management.

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Pine Island CCW donates $5,000

for Pine Havens new addition
PINE ISLAND On Wednesday, September 30, Council of Catholic Women (CCW) President Jan McNallan
presented Steven Ziller, administrator of Pine Haven Community, with a check for $5,000 to go towards Pine
Havens current expansion project. McNallan said the CCWs mission is to support the community and this
was one way that they are able to show that. Longtime CCW member Lene Heise agreed, saying, We are
lucky to have something like this here. The ladies were able to make this donation because of the generous
community support they received at their Christmas Holiday Tea. From left to right are Heise, Judy Ellis,
Father Randall Kasel of St. Michaels, McNallan, and Ziller.

RURAL
EMMANUEL LUTHERAN, Aspelund,
Martin Horn, Pastor. Wed., Oct. 7:
3:15 p.m. Overcomers; 6:30 p.m.
Choir. Thurs., Oct. 8: 1:30 p.m.
Rachel circle at Sue Davidsons. Sat.,
Oct. 10: 8 a.m. FBI Bible study at
church; 9 a.m.-noon WMF Rally at
Our Saviours Church in Zumbrota.
Sun., Oct. 11: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:30
a.m. Sunday School; 5 p.m. 3rd year
confirmation at Hauge; 5:45 p.m.
Youth group. Mon,. Oct. 12: 1:30
p.m. Hannah circle at church; 6:30
p.m. Deacons meeting; 7:30 p.m.
Church council. Wed., Oct. 14: 6:30
p.m. Choir at Hauge; 7:30 p.m. Bible
study and prayer at Hauge.
GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nerstrand, Don Kloster pastor, (507) 3342822. Sundays: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15
a.m. Coffee hour; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; Confirmation class.

home; 843-5302 work. Bible Class

is every Wednesday at 6 p.m. in
Mazeppa.

11: 9 a.m. Confirmation; 9:30 a.m.

Choir; 10:30 a.m. Worship. Tues.,
Oct. 13: 11 a.m. Text study.

ST. JOHNS EV. LUTHERAN, WELS,

Minneola Township, County Road 7,
rural Zumbrota, Randall Kuznicki,
Pastor.

URLAND LUTHERAN 6940 County

9 Blvd., Cannon Falls, MN 55009.
Church: 507-263-5544; Pastor Andrew Yackle. Wed., Oct. 7: 6:30 p.m.
Affirmation class.

ST. PETER LUTHERAN, The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Belvidere, 28961 365th St., Goodhue,
MN 55027-8515, Dr. Scott T. Fiege,
Pastor. Sun., Oct. 11: 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship
with communion.
STORDAHL LUTHERAN, ELCA, Rural Zumbrota. Church: (507) 732-5711,
Kathy Lowery, Pastor, Home 507271-5711. Wed., Oct. 7: 6:30 p.m.
Church council meeting. Sun., Oct.

WANGEN PRAIRIE LUTHERAN,

LCMC 34289 County 24 Blvd., Cannon Falls, Curtis Fox, Pastor, 507663-9060; Linda Flom, Visitation Minister, 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.

GRACE & ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN

CHURCHES, Rural Goodhue, County
4 Blvd., Vacancy Pastor Jim Bourman. Grace: Sundays, 10:30 a.m.
Worship; Wednesdays 7 p.m. Worship. Communion on the second and
last Sunday of the month and on
Wednesdays following the second and
last Sunday of the month. St. Johns:
Sundays 9 a.m. Worship. Communion on the second and last Sunday
of the month.
HAUGE LUTHERAN, Rural Kenyon,
Martin Horn, Pastor. Wed., Oct. 7:
3:15 p.m. Overcomers; 6:30 p.m.
Choir at Emmanuel. Sat., Oct. 10: 9
a.m.-noon WMF Rally at Our Saviours
Church in Zumbrota. Sun., Oct. 11:
9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Coffee time; 10:45 a.m. Worship; 5 p.m.
3rd year confirmation; 5:45 p.m. Youth
group at Emmanuel. Mon., Oct. 12:
9:30 a.m. Rachel circle at Ruth
Fredricksons. Tues., Oct. 13: 6:30
p.m. Deacons meeting; 7:15 p.m.
Church council meeting. Wed., Oct.
14: 6:30 p.m. Choir; 7:30 p.m. Bible
study and prayer.
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH,
Hay Creek (LCMS), 24686 Old Church
Road. Pastor Lowell Sorenson, 651388-4577. Sundays: 9 a.m. Sunday
School; Bible class; 9;45 a.m. Fellowship time; 10 a.m. Worship.
LANDS LUTHERAN, 16640 Highway.
60 Blvd., Zumbrota, MN 55992-5105.
Zumbrota. Pastor: David Krinke. Youth
and family facilitator: Ashley Corbett.
Wed., Oct. 7: 7 a.m. Youth breakfast at Bridgets with Ashley; 9 a.m.
Coffee and conversation. Thurs., Oct.
8: 7 p.m. Praise practice. Sat., Oct.
10: 7:30 a.m. Bible study. Sun., Oct.
11: Confirmation affirmation of baptism; 7:30 a.m. Praise practice; 8:30
a.m. Praise worship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship with
communion. Tues., Oct. 13: 11 a.m.
Text study. Wed., Oct. 14: 7 a.m.
Youth breakfast at Bridgets with
Ashley; 9 a.m. Coffee and conversation.
MINNEOLA LUTHERAN, 13628
County 50 Blvd. Rev. Hannah Bergstrom de Leon, Pastor. 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship.
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,

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Pine Island

New Haven Sodbusters celebrate National 4-H Week

By Jan McNallan
and Nichole Lien
PINE ISLAND The New Haven Sodbusters 4-H Club is celebrating National 4-H week, October 4-10, 2015. The 4-H Club is
promoting 4-H with their window
display at Hardware Hank in Pine
Island. The theme of the display
is Go Green, Join 4-H. There
are many different projects on display showing how 4-H has something for everyone. 4-H is about
personal growth, community involvement, families, meeting new
people, and having fun. The 4-H
program is for youth in kindergarten through one year past high
school.
4-H members may expand their
horizons by choosing from a number of projects that they may wish
to explore and exhibit at the county
fair. Projects range from music,
creative arts, needle point, health
and safety, food, shop, gardening, photography, mechanical science, animals, and youth leadership.
Member Pat Bogard said, 4-H
has a lot more things to experience than just showing animals.
Many activities are volunteer-oriented, from stocking food at Chan-

Photo by Nichole Lien

Among New Haven Sodbusters celebrating National 4-H Week October 4-10 are Andrew Bogard, Keanan
Peterson-Rucker, Jessica McNallan, and Patrick Bogard.

nel One to wrapping presents for

the L.O.V.E. project. There is always time to volunteer.
Andrew Bogard added, Communication is a tremendous part

of 4-H. Public speaking, speak- course of ones 4-H career!

ing in groups, and even just speakThe 4-H program is a wondering to one other person is taught ful opportunity for youth to learn
in 4-H directly through demon- new things, develop leadership,
strations and indirectly over the

meet new friends, learn how to

present demonstrations, be involved with the community, and
have fun.
Member Jessica McNallen said,
Through the years 4-H has taught
me what it means to be a leader. It
has shown me how to be a leader
along with an immense amount of
responsibility. It has truly been a
great experience being a part of
the 4-H program.
Keanan Peterson-Rucker added,
4-H is great because it gives you
many opportunities to become a
leader. From club officer to county
fair projects and jobs, it really gets
you to step up and take action.
4-H is designed for families.
With everyones busy schedules,
4-H focuses on family time. The
New Haven Sodbusters encourage parents to attend the meetings, and work and learn right
alongside of their children.
The New Haven Sodbusters 4H Club also has a very active
Cloverbud Program, which is designed for members from kindergarten through second grade.
Cloverbuds work on Hands on
4-H Projects during their 4-H
meetings.
The members of the New Haven Sodbusters 4-H Club stay very

involved with the Pine Island community by taking part in several

projects such as Adopt-A-Highway, Toys-for-Tots, Pine Island
Food Shelf, L.O.V.E. Project, Pine
Haven Care Center, Eagles Cancer Telethon, Channel One, and
the Pine Island 5K Ribbon Run/
Walk. The 4-H Club has been active for more than 75 years and
they have something for everyone.
The 2015-16 officers are: copresidents Keanan PetersonRucker and Jessica McNallan; vicepresident Reed Kohlmeyer; cosecretaries Patrick Bogard and
Andrew Bogard; treasurer Josh
Zemke, photographers Nick
Rossman and Meredith Kottom;
and reporter Aiden Allen. Jan
McNallan is the clubs youth leader
advisor.
The New Haven Sodbusters 4H Club meets on the second Sunday of each month at St. Michaels
Catholic Church at 5 p.m. with a
potluck meal following the meeting. Their next meeting will be
October 11. Please come and see
what 4-H is all about. For more
information, contact Michelle
Rossman, Key Leader, at 507-2067986. Visitors are always welcome.

County
New technology, extended hours for
mammograms available in October

By Nichole Lien

PIZM soccer hosts waffle fundraiser

PINE ISLAND On Saturday, October
3, the Pine Island / ZumbrotaMazeppa (PIZM) boys and girls
soccer teams hosted the fourth
annual Dads Belgium Waffle Feed
fundraiser at the Pine Island
American Legion. Above: Girls soccer
player Jessica Newman serves boys
soccer players, from left to right,
Brandon
DePestel,
Brady
Schoenfelder, and Conner Heitman.
Approximately $3,000-$4,000 is
raised each year. The majority of
the funds raised will help pay for
coaches stipends that are not
covered by the school, equipment,
uniforms, coaches shirts, parents
night flowers and year-end trophies.
PIZM Booster Club secretar y
Michelle Haeffman said, In addition
to helping the booster club raise
funds, it allows the bo ys and girls
in the program the chance to
show appr eciation to their parents,
coaches, and the community for
the support they have shown them
and the PIZM Wildcat Soccer
program.

Submitted by
Mayo Clinic Health System
Starting in October, patients will
have options when it comes to
breast screenings. Mayo Clinic
Health System in Red Wing will
offer 3D imaging called
tomosynthesis in addition to routine mammogram screening.
Tomosynthesis is a cutting edge
test that uses X-rays to collect
multiple images of the breast from
several angles and helps reduce
patient callbacks for false-positive results. This type of screening will especially benefit patients
with dense breasts or those with
high risk factors, said Hugh Smith,
M.D., a radiologist at Mayo Clinic
Health System in Red Wing.
To continue to bring awareness
about the benefits of early breast
cancer screenings, Mayo Clinic
Health System in Red Wing will
offer extended hours October 58, and Saturday hours on October
10 and 17 to encourage area women
to complete their annual
mammograms. Mayo Clinic Health
System and the American Cancer
Society recommend that women
begin annual mammogram screenings at age 40. Mammography is
an X-ray image of the breast that
can detect abnormalities and is the
most effective exam for early detection of breast cancer.
Mammograms are absolutely
critical for women age 40 and over,
or for younger women with a family
history of breast cancer, said

Smith. What better way to honor

breast cancer awareness month than
by taking charge of your own breast
health?
For added patient convenience,
radiology will be open until 7 p.m.
the week of October 5-8 and from
9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturdays in
October. The mobile mammog-

raphy truck will also offer extended

hours in Zumbrota on October 23
and in Ellsworth, Wis. on November 6.
For appointments in Red Wing,
call 651-267-5000.
For appointments in Zumbrota,
call 507-732-7314.

Right: boys soccer players Ian Niles

and Ben Thompson help serve at
the waffle feed fundraiser.

PINE ISLAND POLICE REPORT

By Alicia Hunt-Welch
arrested on the 47900 block of
The following information was 191st Ave Way in Pine Island
provided by the Goodhue County Township.
Sheriffs Office.
8:53 p.m. A motorist hit an
September 15
animal near Cty 27 and 176th Ave
10:26 a.m. A vehicle backed in Roscoe Township. The vehicle
out of a driveway on Lillie Ln SE sustained some minor damage.
and hit a parked vehicle.
September 16
11:38 a.m. A deputy was asked
1:17 a.m. Extra patrol was
to provide a squad car escort for a requested on the 17400 block of
funeral from St. Paul Lutheran 490th St in Roscoe Township.
Church.
11:37 a.m. Several 911 hang3:10 p.m. Family complaints up calls were received from Main
were reported on the 8700 block St S. Kids were playing on the
of 125th St NW.
phone.
6:36 p.m. A woman who was
3:01 p.m. Medical help was
wanted on a warrant in Faribault requested on 2nd St SW.
County on domestic assault was
4:18 p.m. A juvenile missed

his ride. A deputy spoke with his

sister who would bring him home.
8:09 p.m. A deputy assisted a
motorist near Hwy 52 and Cty 11.
September 18

12:44 a.m. An open door was

found at American Waterworks
on Rolling View Ln SE. No forced
entry was found.
2:58 p.m. A vehicle was stuck
in a mud pit on the 8700 block of
125th St NW. The father of the
vehicles owner was located and
notified. He said it would be moved
over the weekend.
4:49 p.m. A report was made
of two eighth-graders fighting at
the middle/high school.

Payment Center for

City of Pine Island
and News-Record/
Zumbro Shopper
Located in front of
Pine Island City Hall
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Walk into local history on October 10

RED WING On Saturday,
October 10, the Goodhue County
Historical Society presents two
walking tours that explore some
of Red Wings landmark sites: the
Oakwood Cemetery and the former
grounds of the Lutheran Ladies
Seminary. Learn more about Red
Wings past firsthand while enjoying the crisp autumn weather.
There will be a morning and afternoon walking tour for both the
Lutheran Ladies Seminary and the
Oakwood Cemetery programs.

Established in 1894, the seminary stood near the present day

Red Wing Golf Club and was a
hub of educational, social, and
religious life. In 1920 the seminary burned down, leaving behind
only traces of its beautiful buildings. Join seminary expert and Red
Wing native Pastor Todd Walsh
for a 60-minute presentation on
the rich and surprising history of
the seminary, followed by a 90minute tour of the former grounds.
The seminary program is hosted

at the History Center and participants can register for the 9 a.m. or
1 p.m. program.
The Oakwood Cemetery in Red
Wing has long served the area as a
beautiful and peaceful final resting place for loved ones. Tour
through a historic section of the
cemetery and visit the graves of
many notable Red Wing citizens,
including Reverend Joseph
Hancock and the Civil War hero
A.E. Welch. Learn about Victorian mourning practices, cemetery

symbolism, and more during this

90-minute walking tour. Oakwood
Cemetery tours depart from the
cemeterys caretaker office, and
participants can choose to register for the 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. tour.
Participants can choose to buy
a single tour ticket, or buy tickets
for both tours for a special discounted price. Register today by
phone ( 651-388-6024 ) or stop by
the historical society. For more
information visit www.goodhue
countyhistory.org.