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Wednesday, October 2, 2013 No. 40

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Zumbro River Flood Mitigation Study presented for community consideration

By Alicia Hunt-Welch MAZEPPA Three years after major flooding swept through communities along the Zumbro River, information was presented and ideas gathered on ways to prevent severe flooding from reoccurring. Four meetings to present a Zumbro River Flood Mitigation Study were hosted by the Zumbro & Friends group. The initial presentation was given in Mazeppa on September 17. About 20 people from the Mazeppa, Pine Island, and Zumbro Falls areas attended. Meetings were also held on September 19 in Mantorville, September 24 in Wanamingo, and September 26 in Oronoco. Wendell Amstutz of the group said the goal of the meetings is to present researched scientific options to the community for thoughtful consideration on how they would like to address the issue.

Photos by Alicia Hunt-Welch

WANAMINGO Some of the Minnesota State University Mankato staff, students, and alumni working on the Zumbro River Flood Mitigation Study project are, from left to right, Shauna McIntire, Rebecca Welch, Dr. Stephen Druschel, Sarah Green, Tony Adderley, Isabelle Race, and Frances Adimoraegbu. One of the questions asked of them at the Wanamingo meeting was, How does our local situation differ from the Fargo/ September 2010 floods Moorhead area that has been flooded multiple times? Druschel said topography is a major factor. Keeping In September 2010 a major storm the Red River from flooding is a more difficult task, but agencies are working on solutions for that. Managing system dropped 36 hours of rain the Zumbro River is easier. Attendee Paul Voxland said he belie ved soil retention is a key factor for all to on areas along the Zumbro River. consider. Water runs off of farmland, and Voxland said the solution comes down to money and willingness of Flooding occurred in all towns in people to adapt.

WANAMINGO Shauna McIntire of Minnesota State University Mankato, right, gathers comments from Jamie Majerus of Wanamingo about her flood experience and thoughts on flood prevention at the Zumbro & Friends presentation in Wanamingo on September 24. Senator Dave Senjem listens. Next to them, Jennifer Berquams information is being compiled by MSU engineering student Isabelle Race. The MSU representatives gathered input from those who attended meetings in Mazeppa, Mantorville, Wanamingo, and Oronoco to include for consideration in their study and in determining proposed solutions to prevent future flooding of the Zumbro River.

the News-Record coverage area, some experiencing tremendous damage to homes and infrastructure. While some efforts were focused on cleanup and securing funding for affected communities, a focus group was also formed. Individuals who were involved in various groups banded together to form the Zumbro & Friends partnership. The group turned to the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration for insight. NOAA suggested a stronger warning system be developed. Research has shown that the frequency of storms and their severity has increased. The group then looked to the US Army Corps of Engineers for direction. The Corps said they could study the flood but it may be twenty years before the study is completed. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) would not be able to address the issue for an estimated ten years. Therefore, Zumbro & Friends appealed to the state legislature and requested $500,000 for a flood mitigation study. The legislature came through, but only provided $50,000 in grant funding. With a limited budget, Zumbro & Friends looked to Minnesota State University Mankato (MSU). Dr. Stephen Druschel and students from the MSU civil engineering department set out on a year-long Capstone project, a task that puts to test all the education they have gathered through their studies to better the community. Prior to beginning the flood mitigation study for Zumbro &

Friends, in 2012 the engineering students from MSU had selected Pine Island as a class project to address flooding. Since the group was already familiar with the devastation caused by the 2010 flood, taking on the flood mitigation study as a cumulative project was beneficial to all involved. The $50,000 state grant was directed through the DNR, and about 95% of the funds went to MSU for flood research. The remaining funds are used to present this information to the communities affected along the Zumbro River. John Homme, chairman of the Zumbro & Friends partnership, said the goal of these meeting is to help people make informed decisions about actions that could be taken to prevent this type of flooding in the future. Dr. Druschel, a civil engineer with an emphasis in environmental engineering, said ultimately the actions taken should be up to each community, based upon the answer that is best for them. There are factors that need to be considered in making a decision. The goal of Dr. Druschel, the MSU students, and the Zumbro & Friends group is to share the wealth of information they now have in order to develop a plan of action.
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Goals for the flood mitigation study were to: listen to the experiences and hopes of the community; define the causes of flood; study the water, storms, topography, soil condition, vegetation, and congestion of river branches; identify potential mitigation measures; and do a cost analysis. Fourteen students from MSU participated in the study. 2013 graduate Sarah Green presented an overview of the study at the Mazeppa meeting. MSU used GIS (Graphical Information System) for developing maps and organizational systems. Then LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), and HEC-RAS (Hydraulic Engineering Center River Analysis System) were used to add the width and depth of the river and wetlands to the mapped area. With these tools, a working model was developed. The upland part of the river is small. The lowlands are where the river is the widest and deepest. Dr. Druschel said the term 100year flood is no longer being used, as it suggested a flood of this magnitude could only happen once in

a century. The more accurate term would be a 1 in 100 flood or a 1% flood, as this is the chance of occurrence for a flood of this magnitude. Factors to consider in flooding are rainfall type, runoff, and the river itself. In the 2010 incident, it rained for about 36 hours, with a pocket along the Zumbro River getting a direct hit from the strongest rain cell. Saturated ground and little to hold that water on land brought the river to the highest point it had ever been. The flood in Hammond was five feet over the highest they had ever recorded, accounting for major devastation there. Goals outlined in the study were to create stable and predictable behavior for the river, determine economically feasible solutions with constructible deterrents that would be easy to maintain, and include fair easements that provide pleasing aesthetics while still supporting the river health and ecology. Solutions should also maintain connections to history and heritage of that community, and make it flexible and easy to adapt to solutions. As an example, Druschel said many believe Mankato overreacted to flooding by constructing large walls along the river. Today people would not know that Mankato was once a steamboat town, as the river is no longer a visible part of the community. Options for flooding: Do nothing and accept risk. Relocate. Slow down the flow of the river. Build a wall to keep the river out. Druschel said the choice is ultimately up to the community. The chosen solution needs to be something they want, not a decision forced upon them. The amount of storms and rainfall is unpredictable. But changes of land use can and must be anticipated and evaluated. Some of these actions could include rezoning areas near the river, controlling the flow of the river and the amount of water that goes into the river, and possibly changing farmland cropping patterns or methods to keep precipitation on the land and prevent runoff into the river. Druschel said, Knowledge equals predictability, equals protection. That is what we are trying to get to.

It was estimated that deterrents to slow down the river would cost about $15 million per location to reduce the flood level by five feet. This option would involve moving dirt and creating higher ground areas and such. The river ecosystem needs to be considered. Lots of perennial vegetation, drainage, and ponds, known as soft solutions, are the answer to a wellbehaved river. Druschel said the next step is to study: rainfall loading; soil factor evaluation; obstruction evaluation; land use considerations; multibranch storm timing; probability evaluation for rainfall and soil conditions; river health conditions and protection; design, community acceptance, permitting, financing, land acquisition and construction, and maintenance. Organizations and governmen-

tal bodies involved thus far have been Zumbro & Friends; Zumbro Watershed Partnership; the Minnesota DNR; the state legislature; the counties of Goodhue, Wabasha, Dodge and Olmsted; the cities of Pine Island, Hammond, Zumbro Falls, and Rochester; the MSU Mankato College of Science, Engineering & Technology in addition to the Water Resource Center and the civil engineering departments; I&S Group; US Army Corps of Engineers; NOAA; and Bolton & Menk, Inc. Question and answer sessions were offered after each meeting. MSU students gathered questions and input to incorporate into their study. Members of the Zumbro & Friends group shared their experience of flooding in Pine Island, Zumbro Falls, and other areas, and how they assisted with efforts or were personally affected. At the Mazeppa meeting, group

member Janice Domke said rather than the legislature having to come up with millions of dollars repeatedly each time a community is devastated by flood, a better solution would be to use that money once on preventative measures. She said lowering the Zumbro River water level by five feet would have saved her bar and many other businesses and homes in Hammond from major flooding. The efforts should be preventative rather than responsive. State Senator Matt Schmit agreed with Domke wholeheartedly. He encouraged the communities to get involved, become educated on the options, and keep him in the loop in order for him to facilitate in any way. The Zumbro & Friends partnership is looking for individuals to get involved with the group. For information on the group, contact John Homme at john@homme group.com or 507-206-0177.

Befort Auction and Sales holds live auctions every Wednesday

By Audra DePestel PINE ISLAND Befort Auction and Sales has moved from Oronoco to Pine Island. Owner Jerry Befort opened his doors at 322 Main Street South on August 7. He holds live auctions every Wednesday night at 7 p.m., selling items from storage lockers and consigned items. On average, he has 350 lots per auction that offer a little bit of everything including antiques, coins, tools, fishing items, household items, and toys. Originally from Mazeppa, Befort said he started going to flea markets and auctions with his parents at a young age and soon became hooked on the buying and selling. Though a flooring man by trade, he hopes to someday be able to do his auction and sale business fulltime. Right now I work part-time at both jobs but doing the auction sales is what I really like. I enjoy meeting all the interesting people and interacting with them at the auctions. Its fun, he said, adding that even his 5-year-old son is now catching on to the idea and raises his hand at the auctions when he sees something he wants. Along with Befort, there are five other employees who work with him, as well as his mom, to whom Befort gives a lot of credit to and who is a great inspiration. Beforts future plans include adding an online auction and a website, and updating his Facebook page. So far, he said he is really pleased with the Pine Island community and is glad he found a place here that works for him to hold his auctions. Those interested in consigning items can contact Befort at 507-358-3595.Viewing of auction items takes place on Wednesday starting at 10 a.m. During the auction, Cathys Catering offers onsite sandwiches or menu items can be ordered.

On Wednesday, September 18, Jerry Befort was open and ready for his next live auction. Auctions are held every Wednesday night starting at 7 p.m. in Pine Island and include articles from storage lockers and consignment items such as antiques, coins, tools, and toys.

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Are we going to Abilene?

Publishers Notebook
By Pete Grimsrud

Committees, boards, councils, and political parties make decisions that affect us every day. Good group decisions require sound individual insights, group coordination, and communication. I think most of us would agree that functional working groups are at a premium. Locally, Pine Island and Zumbrota are exploring ways to spend their share of Good Neighbor Rochester tax revenue. Pine Island has a vitally important committee examining the education, site, and financial issues facing the school. Their recommendation should provide answers and a road map for future expansion. The Zumbrota Fire Board is still trying to figure out boundaries, membership dues, and purchase schedules. This board has proven to be dysfunctional the past two years. Most of us hold out hope that they can return to some normalcy. Dysfunction and mistrust perpetuates itself in curious ways. Zumbrota Township representatives once championed the Zum-

brota firemen and department with a willingness to make any purchase that they requested for safety without complaint. After years of embittered fighting, fire department expense is now cited as a reason why some in the township want to leave for Goodhue and Mazeppa fire protection. Nationally, we seem systemically adrift. The Washington club is self-absorbed, self-perpetuating, and thrives on dysfunction. Bush and Obama promised to change the environment in Washington, but both failed due to circumstance and party politics. We currently face another government shutdown and my mind comes back to a theory applied to many extremely poor group decisions the Abilene paradox. Wikipedia explains it this way: In an Abilene paradox a group of people collectively decide on a course of action that is counter to the preferences of many of the individuals in the group. It involves a common breakdown of group communication in which each member mistakenly believes that their own preferences are counter to the groups and, therefore, does not raise objections. A common phrase relating to the Abilene paradox is a desire to not rock the boat. This dynamic occurs with wellintentioned family decisions as

simple as deciding where to eat out. It can be avoided by simply asking each other, Are we going to Abilene? This gives permission to speak to those afraid of negative consequences for voicing their opinion or preference in a group. An example of the Abilene paradox in politics is Watergate. Many involved in the scandal with President Richard Nixon had reservations but were unwilling to verbalize opposition to the group and not be a team player. The Abilene paradox is not the same as group think. Groupthink may similarly result in a poor decision, except that the individuals involved believe in the decision. The Abilene paradox will have some members with unvoiced reservations about a decision. At least until they are against it after they were for it. Washington is either gripped by groupthink or Democrats and Republicans crippled by fear of their own political parties. Im not certain if Obamacare would have a good or bad outcome even if we were pulling in the same direction. Republicans are investing all of their energy to ensure that our national health care fails instead of fighting to see that Americans have affordable health care. They are on the wrong side of the law, humanity, and the last two presidential elections.

A billion dollars
From Devils Kitchen
By Jan David Fisher

Will vote yes on KW referendum

To the Editor: I am not from here. When I moved to Wanamingo in April of 1997 I did so for specific reasons. I wanted to be in a small town within a half-hour or so of my work in Rochester. I wanted a town where it was safe to walk outside in the dark in the summer. I wanted to have kids someday and have a place where they could make friends, go to a great school, and be confirmed in a local church so they could get married there someday. I wanted to be part of community where people knew each other well and took care of each other. I did not realize that when I moved to Wanamingo that I was becoming part of Kenyon too, and that has been a huge bonus. I have an eighth-grader, a second-grader, and a kindergartner. Because of their activities in both communities I have made friends and do my business in both towns. What amazes me the most is the sense of community pride shared by Kenyon, Wanamingo, and the surrounding school district. I have been exceedingly impressed with the involvement and support given to the Kenyon-Wanamingo Knights by the communities and surrounding areas. It seems that it does not matter to many if they have children in school or not. They come out to cheer on the Knights at a game or event or come to the school for a class, a cultural event, or even to get their flu shots. Yes, I moved to a great place years ago and I was wise in my choice. I understand that my communitys school is asking to renew its referendum. Whether or not I had kids in school in Kenyon and Wanamingo I would vote yes on November 5. Here is why. I understand that the school is not asking for more money. I understand that state funding does not keep up with inflation and the school feels this squeeze just like any other business. I know that the school has been careful with its funds and will continue to do so with unknown financial waters ahead. I understand that as a farm owner the tax on my property is only on the house and one acre of land not on every acre. I know that with the tax tier in place my taxes will actually go down when I vote yes. I think the most important thing I understand is that the school is the heartbeat of both communities economic and social health. The school is the key to keeping businesses thriving and to enhancing the growth of both towns. Yes, I will vote yes on the referendum renewal on November 5, because it is not just a vote for the school and its soundness in our communities. It is a show of support for all of us. I am grateful to have chosen a great place to live in the Kenyon-Wanamingo School District where the people know what is important, have their priorities straight, and will do the right thing for their school and their towns. Marilyn Syverson Wanamingo KW School Board member

What should Minnesota do with a billion dollars? We could build a new football sports stadium, a bunch of new school buildings, help the poor, or save it for the rainy day fund. Lets take a look at each option. To be completely accurate, the current estimate for the new stadium is under one billion dollars. The state of Minnesota is on the hook for nearly $500 million, and the family that owns the Vikings is supposed to pay the other half. The family is having some financial problems and may be shy a few million. The gambling venue that was supposed to raise most of the money for Minnesota is also in trouble and below its target. The biggest threat from the state legislature is to raise some taxes. In 2005, the State Department of Education did a survey across the state looking for old school buildings still being used as schools. More than half the school buildings were 50 years old or older.

And a rising percentage of these buildings were closer to 80 years old. Even in old times, the buildings were constructed with an expected 40-year lifespan. Instead of just giving the money away to the schools, the state could loan up to half the amount at a low interest rate and the other half could be provided by the usual school bond issue. This way the billion dollars would be replenished over time to fund additional school buildings. Currently, school buildings cost about $175 per square foot, finished. The state has a minimum standard size per student depending on the grades being placed in the building 170 square feet per student for elementary, 190 for middle school and 200 for high school. So, a four-year high school of 400 students is around $14,000,000 at a minimum. Additional special rooms add to the cost. It is not unreasonable today to build a new high school for $25,000,000. A billion dollars would build 40 new high schools across the state. We have over 350 school districts. You do the math. How do we help the poor? Remember the old adage: Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day; teach a man to fish and he will eat every day. But what if he

doesnt want to fish or farm, or work period? When do we go back to a founding principle of, If you dont work, you dont eat? Weve tried such programs as tax the rich and give it to the poor. That program worked so well that we had to put restrictions on what a person could buy with food stamps. We have tried education, but some people dont want to be educated. They know if they hold out, we will relent and feed them anyway because that is what we have always done. How can we really, positively help the poor and do it in such a way that the poor dont need help tomorrow? As for the last choice, save it in the rainy day fund well...our legislators cant tolerate money just sitting around. It needs to be doing something. Even if it is earning interest at a better rate, money was made to be spent! If they can create a program that spends the billion dollars and then requires that another billion must be spent each year thereafter, they can sleep at night feeling that they have done their job. The government of Brazil learned that the money for the Olympics would be better spent supporting the people of the country than building a tourist attraction for a few months. Until next week.

Wanamingo community should be proud of Veterans Memorial

To the Editor: Hats off to the Wanamingo Honor Guard and many others for the wonderful, moving, and inspiring ceremony on September 21 when the POW/MIA Veterans Memorial was dedicated. It was done with taste and beauty. The community should be proud. Sometimes when talking to children about the important part veterans have in our lives its easier when you can put a face with these individuals. Now children can read these names and realize that the neighbor next door is a veteran...the person working in the park is a veteran...the person sitting beside them in church is a veteran. It just makes it more real for them. We must all remember the sacrifices these individuals made and are still making for our freedom and way of life and keep our MIA, POWs, current military, and veterans in our prayers. Many of our veterans are still dealing with lifechanging effects of serving in the military. Thank them, remember them, and pray for them. Kathy Theel Wanamingo

Senior Nutrition Programs celebrate 40 years

WANAMINGO Across Minnesota, Senior Nutrition Programs often referred to as Senior Dining and Meals on Wheels are celebrating their 40th year of service in the state. In honor of this occasion the local Senior Dining site in Wanamingo, located at 516 Fifth Street, invites the public to a Meal of Celebration on Thursday, October 10 at 11:30 a.m. To make reservations or to find out more about the program, call the Heritage Hill site manager at 507-824-2995. Reservations must be made by noon on October 9. In July of 1973, The Governors Citizens Action Council on Aging awarded its first Older Americans Act grants for the purpose of establishing nutrition programs for the elderly. Semcac was one of the agencies to receive a grant. Senior Dining meal sites and Meals on Wheels services were established. By the years end, Semcac was serving 1,000 meals per week in 16 communities. Across Minnesota today, 3.6 million meals per year are served at 600 meal sites. The Senior Nutrition Programs are more than just a meal. The dining sites also offer opportunities for socialization, volunteering, and education, and are links to other community services that promote independent living. In honor of this occasion the local Senior Dining site in Wanamingo, located at 516 Fifth Street, invites the public to a Meal of Celebration on Thursday, October 10 at 11:30 a.m. To make reservations or to find out more about the program, call the Heritage Hill site manager at 507-824-2995. Leave a message if no one is available to answer your call. Reservations must be made by noon on October 9.

Tannahill Weavers ramp up Celtic music with rocks rhythm, energy

ZUMBROTA Embracing both the mystical quality of Highland Celtic music and the rollicking, even brawling qualities of Lowland Anglo-Scots tunes, Tannahill Weavers add powerful modern rhythms and the penetrating sound of the Highland bagpipes like a thread of ancient memory running through it all. Tannahill Weavers perform at Crossings on Saturday, October 5, at 7:30 p.m. Tannahill Weavers play music pulled straight from traditional Scottish reels and jigs. But they remake the songs, bringing them into the 21st Century with driving guitar playing and the energy of modern rock. One of Scotlands premier traditional bands, Tannahill Weavers play a diverse repertoire that spans the centuries and demonstrates the rich and varied musical heritage of the Celtic people. These versatile musicians have received worldwide accolades for their exuberant performances. Named for Paisley, Scotlands historic weaving industry and local poet laureate Robert Tannahill, the group first attracted attention back in the 1970s when founding members Roy Gullane and Phil Smillie added the full-sized highland bagpipes to stage performances. The combination of the powerful pipe solos, Gullanes driving guitar backing and lead vocals, and Smillies ethereal flute playing breathed new life into Scotlands vast repertoire of traditional melodies and songs. Gullane and Smillie are joined by John Martin on fiddle, cello and viola (as well as bass vocals) and Colin Melville, one of Scotlands most exciting young pipers. Together, the foursome promise an electrifying performance audiences wont soon forget. To reserve tickets, go to www.crossingsatcarnegie.com, call 507-732-7616 or stop in to Crossings at 320 East Avenue in Zumbrota.

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Fire Prevention Week Obituaries is October 6-12 Leonard Lodermeier 1923-2013

As members of the Oronoco Fire Department, we often talk to people about the ways they can stay safe in their homes. Too often, we have that talk after theyve suffered a damaging fire. Were joining forces with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and thousands of other fire departments across North America to commemorate Fire Prevention Week, October 612. The theme Prevent Kitchen Fires reminds us that leaving cooking unattended and other unsafe kitchen practices are a recipe for disaster. How often has the doorbell rung or a child interrupted you while you were cooking, causing you to forget about the chicken you left sizzling on the stove until smoke filled the house? If this scenario or a similar one sounds familiar to you, you may want to think about it a little more because its likely that you, a friend or family member has run the risk of having a dangerous fire. Its our hope that people reading this article wont have to learn the hard way. If we could give just one fire warning, it would be, Keep an eye on what you fry! Why? Because cooking is the leading cause of home fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The latest statistics from NFPA say U.S. Fire Departments responded to an average of 156,600 annual cooking-related fires between 2007-2011. Often when were called to a cooking-related fire, the residents tell us they only left the kitchen for a few minutes. Sadly, thats all it takes for a dangerous fire to start. The bottom line is that theres really no safe period of time for the cook to step away from a hot stove. A few key points to remember: Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling, or broiling food. If you must leave the room even for a short period of time, turn off the stove. When you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly, stay in the home, and use a timer to remind you. Keep cooking areas clean and clear of combustibles (e.g. potholders, towels, rags, drapes and food packaging). Keep children away from cooking areas by enforcing a kid-free zone of three feet around the stove. If you have a fire in your microwave, turn it off immediately and keep the door closed. Never open the door until the fire is completely out. If in doubt, get out of the home and call the fire department Always keep an oven mitt and a lid nearby. If a small grease fire starts in a pan, smother the flames by carefully sliding the lid over the pan (make sure you are wearing the oven mitt). Turn off the burner. Do not move the pan. To keep the fire from restarting, do not remove the lid until it is completely cool. Never pour water on a grease fire. If the fire does not go out, get out of the home and call the fire department. If an oven fire starts, turn off the heat and keep the door closed. If the fire does not go out, get out of the home and call the fire department. A cooking fire can quickly turn deadly. We have seen too many homes destroyed and people killed or injured by fires that could have been easily avoided. Please heed these simple safety rules. We firefighters would like to be in your kitchen, but only when you invite us for dinner! through the fire department, city council, White Rock Bank Board, Meals on Wheels, Goodhue Historical Society, and SEMMCHRA. Leonard enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and spending time at the cabin. He was very proud of his family and community. Leonard is survived by seven children, Gary (Judy) of Cottage Grove, Jennifer (Bruce) Wilson of Livermore, California, Richard (Roxanne) of Goodhue, Peggy (Kevin) OConnor of Goodhue, John (Teresa) of Zumbrota, Donna (Randy) Lott of Lakeville, and Roger (Bonnie) of Cannon Falls; 20 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Eugene (Hazel) of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Lorraine Utecht of Coon Rapids, Victor of Amery, Wisconsin, Clarice Lodermeier of Boynton Beach, Florida, and Leroy (Eileen) of Amery, Wisconsin; sisters- and brothers-in-law, Jeanne Lodermeier, Brona Lodermeier, Regina Morelan, Ray (Ruth) Gadient, Louis Ward, Agnes Gadient, Kay Gadient, Shirley Gadient, Neta Gadient and Berdell Gadient; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 54 years, RoseMary on August 9, 2001; brothers, twins Ralph and Frank, Alphonse, Edwin, Norbert, and Jerome. A Mass of Christian Burial was on Tuesday, October 1 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Goodhue, with Father Paul Kubista and Father Bruce Peterson concelebrating. Interment with military honors followed at St. Columbkill Catholic Cemetery, Belle Creek Township. Pallbearers were his grandsons. Online condolences may be directed to www.lundbergfuneral.com.

Richard Reuter 1923-2013

He grew up on the family farm and attended country school. He started farming with his parents, and continued to farm with his brother, Alfred. They showed antique tractors in parades and participated in threshing shows. Richard enjoyed reading, traveling, big band music, and going to swap shows. Richard was a member of the Mazeppa Historical Society. Richard is survived by his niece, Patricia (Mike) Liffrig of Mazeppa; great-nephew, Travis Liffrig of Mazeppa, who Richard lived with and great-niece Erin Liffrig of Argentina. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Mame and his brother, Alfred. The funeral mass was held on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Mazeppa with Fr. Joseph Fogal officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials are preferred to Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church Building Fund or Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery.

Engagements
Arena Football League. An October 19 wedding is planned.

GOODHUE Leonard John Lodermeier, 90, of Goodhue, died on Friday morning, September 27, 2013 at St. Brigids at Hi-Park in Red Wing. Leonard was born on February 15, 1923 in Urbank, the son of Martin and Christine (Hagemann) Lodermeier. Growing up in Wisconsin and Minnesota, with an eighth grade education, Len found work in the Civilian Conservation Corps. Innovative, he became skilled as a welder, working in the Superior, Wisconsin shipyards. Also, he served as a Sergeant in WWII with the 211th Army Air Force Base Unit. Marrying RoseMary Gadient April 12, 1947, he found roots in Goodhue starting his business with three of his brothers repairing cars and expanding to farm equipment. Lodermeiers Inc. now is in its second/third generation. He also enjoyed farming with his brothers and family. Mainstay of the Goodhue community, he devoted countless hours

MAZEPPA Richard J. Reuter, 89, of Mazeppa, died suddenly on Monday, September 23, 2013 at his home in rural Mazeppa. Richard Joseph Reuter was born on November 5, 1923 in Chester Township, Wabasha County, to Joe and Mame (nee Befort) Reuter.

Berdelle Holmstadt 1927-2013

in Goodhue. They farmed in rural Lake City until retiring in 1985 when they moved into Lake City. Berdelle was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Lake City. Berdelle is survived by one daughter, Garnet Holmstadt of Mendota Heights; seven sons, Gregory (Diane) Holmstadt of Monticello, Douglas Holmstadt of La Crescent, Charles (Tess) Holmstadt, Daniel Holmstadt, Jeffrey (Susan) Holmstadt, Peter (Ruth) Holmstadt, and James (Michelle Holman) Holmstadt, all of Lake City; 21 grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren; four brothers, Raymond Jonas, and Erwin (Audrey) Jonas, both of Red Wing, Donald (Marcy) Jonas and Duane (Marilyn) Jonas, both of Goodhue; and one sister-in-law, LaDonna Jonas of Goodhue. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Fritz on January 14, 2008; two sisters; and two brothers. The funeral service was on Friday, September 27, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Lake City, with Rev. Dr. Scott T. Fiege officiating. Private family burial will be in St Johns Lutheran Cemetery in Lake City at a later date. Guest register may be signed online at www.schleicherfuneralhomes.com.

Roy H. Schafer 1920-2013

when they moved to Red Wing. Roy worked at Red Wing Marine, Tomfohr Implement, TelElect, and finally at Welch Ski Village, where he worked as a mechanic. He was a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church. Roy enjoyed fishing, camping, working with metal, reading, and oldtime music. He is survived by his two children, Clayton Duffy (Dianna) Schafer and Sharleen Williams both of Red Wing; one grandson, Troy Schafer of Red Wing; sisters, Janet Christopherson and Jane Scheffler both of Red Wing; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marian; brother, Earl; brothers-in-law Karl Scheffler and Allen Christopherson; sisterin-law, Jane Schafer; and nephew Gerald Christopherson. A Mass of Resurrection will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 3 at the Church of St. Joseph with Father Thomas M. Kommers presiding. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Goodhue. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, October 2, at the Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel and one hour prior to the service at church on Thursday. Online condolence may be left for the family at www.mahnfamily funeralhome.com.

LAKE CITY Berdelle L. Holmstadt, 86, of Lake City, died early Tuesday morning, September 24, 2013 at the Mayo Clinic Health System Lake City Care Center in Lake City. Berdelle Leona Jonas was born May 19, 1927 in Red Wing, to Claus and Lydia (Muhlman) Jonas. She attended Immanuel Lutheran School in Hay Creek and graduated in 1945 from Goodhue High School. Berdelle then went on to cosmetology school in Minneapolis. On August 28, 1948 she married Frederick Fritz Holmstadt

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Dan Siems 1949-2013

a union glazier for over forty years for multiple glass companies. After his retirement he worked part time at the Zumbrota Golf Club. Dan spent his winters at Apache Junction, Arizona, where he resided for six months of the year. In his earlier years he enjoyed playing high school sports, then playing softball for many years with the Ponderosa softball team, and more recently enjoyed playing golf. He also enjoyed following Minnesota sports teams, and watching NASCAR especially his favorite, #24 Jeff Gordon. Dan loved spending time with his friends and family. Dan is survived by his daughters, Paula Siems and Jill Siems of Zumbrota; grandchildren, Kayla Kisro, Haley Nelson, Jacob Nelson; brother, Jerry (Pat) Siems of Mazeppa; sister, Vicki (Kent) Kerkhoff of Pine Island, and nieces and nephews. Dan was preceded in death by his parents. A funeral service was on Saturday, September 28, at Mahn Family Funeral Home Larson Chapel in Zumbrota with Pastor Eric Westlake officiating. Burial will be at a later date.

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RED WING Roy Henry Schafer, 92, of Red Wing, died Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Red Wing. He was born December 14, 1920 in Belvidere Township to Louis and Anna (Diercks) Schafer. He graduated from Goodhue High School, and then attended the University of Minnesota Agriculture School. He married Marian Kehren February 3, 1945 in St. Paul. They moved to the family farm where they farmed until 1957,

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on a farm nearby where they raised three children. Walt was a township officer, church officer, and a member of two cemetery boards in Poplar Grove Cemetery and Mazeppa Cemetery. Upon retiring from farming in 1981, Walt and Lorraine moved to Mazeppa. He was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church in Mazeppa. Walt was active in church activities, Meals on Wheel, and Senior Citizens in Mazeppa. His favorite hobbies included deer hunting and fishing, and getting together with friends and family. Walter is survived by his daughter, Wendy (Clinton) Sparks; son, Wayne (Denise) Scheffler; grandchildren, Shannon (John) Davies, Shawn (Denel) Sparks, Sheila (Andy) Thoma, Elizabeth Scheffler, Emily (Jeremy) Pierce; greatgrandchildren, Taylor, Connor, Cameron, Garin, August, Clara, Keegan, Adrik, Kaleb, Ryan, Ally; sister-in-law, Betty Scheffler; and many nieces and nephews. Walter was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine who died on January 11, 2011; daughter, Jeanne Scheffler; great-granddaughter, Kiley Sparks; brothers, Leonard, Reuben, and Raymond; sisters, Lorr-aine Ondler, and Elaine Hofstad. A funeral service was held Saturday, September 28, at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Mazeppa with Pastor Alan Horn officiating. Burial was in the Mazeppa Cemetery. MAZEPPA Daniel Dan J. Siems, 64, of Mazeppa died of natural causes on Monday, September 23, 2013, at his home. He was born on May 22, 1949, in Pine Island, to Allen and Mary (Murray) Siems. Dan graduated from Mazeppa High School in 1967. On November 4, 1967, he married Rose Lubahn in Oronoco and they later divorced. Dan was

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Goodhue

Barn dance will raise money for Baja mission trip

By Pastor Sarah Nietz GOODHUE It was a busy summer at Les and Cheryl Kyllos farm. A class reunion, a family Christmas celebration, and a festive church gathering were all held at the Kyllo barn in August. Now the barn is being put to good use again, this time in service of some very needy people. On Saturday, October 12, the Kyllos will host a barn dance and meal to benefit the people of Baja, Mexico. The meal and music begin at 5 p.m. The farm is located at 14414 County 50 Boulevard, Goodhue.
Baja mission trip

In October 2014, members of the Kyllos church, Minneola Lutheran in rural Goodhue, and members of another area church, Saint Paul Lutheran of Pine Island, will travel together to the Baja Peninsula in Mexico to contribute some much needed labor alongside the local population. Members of Saint Paul have conducted two other mission trips to Baja; Minneola members will be going for the first time. There is great excitement within the mission team this year as the group has recently gotten permission from the Mexican government to build a school. Currently, most of the communitys children are not able to access education as there is no

local school for them to attend. It is anticipated that the school will serve as many as 45 children and youth. Backpacks sewn by local church members will make the trip, as well as enough school supplies to get the school up and running. If enough funds are raised, the churches hope to purchase a bus and fill it with everything a community might need to equip an educational facility. In addition to the school project, other volunteers from these local churches will be building homes. Simple homes are needed in the Baja Peninsula as many people still live under tarps or large pieces of cardboard. Sometimes old cattle barns are put to use by parents who have no other means to shelter their children. Another group of volunteers will be staying at a Baja orphanage. Due to a lack of other infrastructure, the orphanage functions much as a community center might function here in the United States, providing a host of basic medical services, daily food distribution, and assistance to the homeless and daycare for working parents. Staffed with deeply resourceful people, the orphanage takes cast offs and makes them into staples for peoples lives. Old bicycles, for instance, are transformed into wheelchairs. Old t-shirts become

baby diapers.
Barn dance and meal

The barn dance on October 12 is intended to be a time to gather for fun and relaxation, and to provide an enjoyable way to give back. All proceeds from the event will go towards building materials for the school and homes, and to support the orphanage. Each member of the mission team will be paying for their own travel and accommodations. All are welcome and invited out for the evening! A Taco PileOn meal will run from 5-8 p.m. or until the food runs out. Live music will be provided by several groups, beginning with the bluegrass-gospel band Cabin Fever (57 p.m.). Kid-friendly karaoke will be played from 7-9 p.m. Lee Sjolander, along with other law enforcement friends, are in the Smooth Cooters band and will have everyone dancing from 9 p.m. to midnight. A non-alcoholic drink is included with the meal; other beverages (adult and otherwise) will be available for purchase throughout the evening. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Saint Paul Lutheran Church Office at 507-356-8925 or the Minneola Church Office at 507-824-2685. Tickets will also be available at the event. The farm, located approximately

Approximately 60 youth and adults from Minneola Lutheran Church of rural Goodhue and Saint Paul Lutheran of Pine Island will travel together to Mexicos Baja Peninsula in October 2014 to provide some much needed labor alongside the local population. Minneola youth planning to attend are, left to right: Anna Nietz, Mya Aiton, Natasha Ludington and Dalton Ludington. Not pictured: Layla Sjolander.

eight miles from either Goodhue or Zumbrota and six miles from Wanamingo, is conveniently located for folks from several communities to attend.

Gibson Sanitation proposes new garbage and recycle cans

By Tara Chapa GOODHUE Gibson Sanitation proposed getting new trash cans for the City of Goodhue. They would be 65-gallon cans with attached lids, wheels, and grab bars. At the September 25 city council meeting, Dale Gibson said he would purchase the trash cans for around $40,000. The city would add one dollar for trash and one dollar for recycling to Goodhue residents trash bills. The council asked Gibson for further time to discuss the change and vote on it at the October 9 meeting. Should the transition to the new Gibson Sanitation trash and recycling bins be approved, it would take Gibson six to eight weeks to receive new cans after the order is placed. Trash cans are available at the city hall for viewing for the next two to four weeks.
Goodhue pool

I&S Group presented a pool preliminary engineering proposal. I&S said the would work closely with the pool board and City of Goodhue staff in refining the scope of the pool project. More details on the sizing of the facility, amenities to be included, basic floor plans, and potential sites will be identified during this process. I&S will prepare and refine concept plans based on both the pool boards and councils input and will generate construc-

tion cost estimates, and operation and maintenance information to support the final approved concept plan. I&S will also prepare a colored rendering of the final concept that can be used as a foundation to gain community support for the project. Full design and construction administration services have not been included at this time since the overall project scope is still evolving. Upon completion of the preliminary engineering report, I&S will provide the city with a subsequent proposal that includes full design and construction administration services for an approved project. The cost to initiate the begin-

ning phases of a new city pool is $3,500. The council voted to begin this initial phase of the project.
Current city pool

Although a motion was not passed, the council discussed what to do with the current City pool should the beginning phases of a new pool begin to roll out. The general consensus was that construction could begin during the spring of 2014, with the hope to reach a conclusion by end of summer 2014, thus closing the city pool for one year. I&S Group advised the council that this was the best-case scenario. Further discussion will take place and no further decisions were made.

This is a view of a community in the arid region of western Mexico visited by members of Saint Paul Lutheran Church of Pine Island on their last Baja mission trip in 2011. Another trip to the area is planned for October 2014. It will be the third visit for members of Saint Paul; the first for members of Minneola Lutheran of rural Goodhue. A barn dance will be held October 12 (2013) to raise funds for building materials for a school and homes and help support an orphanage in the region.

Ultra-light plane veers off course in Goodhue

By Alicia Hunt-Welch GOODHUE On Sunday, September 22 at about 10:50 a.m. the Goodhue County Sheriffs Office was advised of an ultra-light plane that had gone down in a cornfield. The plane, piloted by Neal Stenlund, 65, of rural Goodhue, veered off course into a cornfield and tipped on its side as it was landing on a grass runway near County Road 9 in Belle Creek Township. Stenlund had difficulty steering the plane on the wet grass. Neither Stenlund nor his passenger, Jason Fitzgerald, 36, also of rural Goodhue, was injured. Damage to the plane was estimated at $5,000. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident.

Goodhue to switch to local insurance agency

By Tara Chapa GOODHUE The Goodhue City Council voted to change to a local insurance agency at its September 25 meeting. Jerry Tipcke of Voth Insurance Agency presented the benefits of having a local insurance agent as opposed to someone outside of the city. Currently, Goodhue is insured through the League of Minnesota Cities, which in turn uses Kalass Agency out of Zumbrota for processing paperwork, claims, and insurance payouts. The League of Minnesota Cities is a membership organization dedicated to promoting excellence in local government. It serves its more than 800 member cities through advocacy, education, and training, policy development and risk management. Tipcke said that using his local business would allow for local businesses to thrive. Voth Insurance has knowledge of city and it would be within walking distance. The citys insurance premium with Kalass is up for renewal on November 15; therefore, Tipcke said hed begin the paperwork immediately for a prompt start date with Voth Insurance. In addition to insurance, Tipcke is working with City Clerk Lori Agre on a flex plan for city employees. He hopes to present something to the city at the October 9 meeting. With little discussion, the city motioned for approval of changing insurance agents from Kalass to Voth Insurance. Mayor Kerry Bien said he always prefers to keep business local.
Cross country fundraiser

fundraiser requests were approved. Opsahl also asked if the cross country team could trim trees near the Goodhue School volleyball court in order to create a more solid running path through Rosies Park. Opsahl would like to use this running route for Goodhue cross country practice and also for future cross country meets. Council approved this request.

Elementary Principal Mark Opsahl presented a fundraiser idea for 22 new cross country athletes to raise money for a tent and new warm-ups. He requested holding a triathlon for grades kindergarten through seven at Rosies Park. The tar area could be an obstacle course. Use of the city hose was also requested, to be hooked up to a sprinkler for a Slip N Slide at the end of the obstacle course. The

were approved, however, I&S Group is unable to find a contractor able to install the lights this fall. Mayor Kerry Bien said he is afraid the MPCA will fine Goodhue for not having the lights added by the deadline given when the change was ordered. Andy Brandel of I&S Group informed Bien that as long as the lights were ordered, the city Wastewater treatment plant would not be in violation of MPCA The Minnesota Pollution Con- regulations. trol Agency (MPCA) ordered Four-wheelers on city streets Goodhue to upgrade its sewer and Councilor John Adams asked wastewater treatment plant for City Attorney Richard Gorman to bacteria. Currently, the city uses look into implementing a comchlorine to treat their plant, how- mon sense ordinance regarding ever, according to Catherine four-wheelers and golf carts driven Rofshus, MPCA Public Informa- on city roads in Goodhue. Countion Officer for the Rochester of- cilor Tia Schimek added that she fice, chlorine is harmful to aquatic did not want to see the ordinance life. state that these were completely Goodhue has chosen to use ul- banned, but rather something that traviolet lights to treat their waste- promoted general safety when water treatment plant. The citys operating on city streets. Richard engineering firm, I&S Group, an- said he would bring material back nounced that they received an email to the October 9 meeting. stating that the ultraviolet lights

Ryan Buck elected president of MCGA for 2013-14

SHAKOPEE The Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) state board of directors recently elected Ryan Buck, a Goodhue corn and soybean farmer, as its new president. Also elected were Bruce Peterson (Northfield) as vice president and Noah Hultgren (Raymond) as treasurer, and re-elected was Jean Knackmuhs (Walnut Grove) to a second term as board secretary. The officers began their one-year terms on October 1. Buck grows corn and soybeans on his familys farm just outside of Vasa and previously served as vice president of MCGA. Farmers have an opportunity to take the lead on issues like water quality, consumer education and renewable energy, Buck said. The issues and challenges facing farmers today come from many different angles. Grassroots, farmer-led organizations like MCGA play a critical role in overcoming those challenges. I look forward to working with fellow farmers and our many partners in both the farming and non-farming sectors to continue moving agriculture forward. MCGA has over 6,700 members and represents the interests of more than 24,000 corn farmers throughout Minnesota. The Minnesota Corn Research & Promotion Council (MCR&PC) administers the efficient and effective investment of Minnesotas corn

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GOODHUE Goodhue High School will hold its Homecoming coronation on Monday, October 7, at 7:30 p.m. Royalty are, front row: usher Chuck Dahling; King candidates Cody Nord, Alex Thomforde, Riley Huemann, and Josh Dahling; usher Jake Gilsdorf; back row: Queen candidates Kali Ryan, JoEllen Poncelet, Meredith Watson, Claire Bradley, and Deidre OReilly. Not pictured: King candidate Louis Losbanos. Homecoming activities will continue throughout the week. On Thursday at 8:30 a.m. there will be the junior/senior boys volleyball game, and at 7:15 p.m. the girls volleyball game against Lake City. On Friday, the junior/senior Powder Puff football game will be at 1 p.m., followed by a parade at 2:30 p.m. The Homecoming football game against Fillmore Central will be at 7 p.m., followed by a dance at 9 p.m.

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GOODHUE COED VOLLEYBALL

Can you believe It

By Ed Stern Volleyball Commissioner GOODHUE My gosh! Its already time for Goodhue coed volleyball, with the school Homecoming not too far behind! Our opening week games reminded the committee of all the great athletes produced in Goodhue High School. And they keep wondering, Why dont any of those people play Wednesday night volleyball? While Dars cruised to a 3-0 week, they showed too much balance to produce any superstar performances. Charlie Dicke, a newcomer to the league, provided more stats than two teams usually do, as he became the first Man of the Week. A total of 45 digs, and 31 set assists made him stand out like the libero does in normal volleyball. I have been skipping out of chores early so that I can get in some conditioning and work on my serving for two weeks. It has paid off. Way to start the season, Chuck! Mindy OConnor was a unanimous choice for the Woman of the Week honors. Her 94% serving and seven made-for-TV saves made her an easy choice. You know, considering that Marc was jumping like Grampa Fred, and that darn Kurtti kid kept trying to block all of my saves, I think I did well. I think moving closer to school has made it easier for me to get pumped. We shall see how the season progresses. Yes, we shall, Mindy! Nice effort against amazing odds!
Fab 5 Coed Volleyball Standings W L PA Dars Pub 3 0 34 Majerus Garage 4 2 120 KaBoomMT 3 3 65 Alyses 2 4 131 Stevies Wonders 1 2 62

Playoffs are just around the corner Maybe the nice September weather has made the fall sports season speed by, but playoffs are just around the corner. The Pine Island/ZumbrotaMazeppa soccer teams have wrapped up regular season play and they wait to see where they will be seeded in the Section 1A tournament that begins, Tuesday, October 8 at the higher seed. The Kenyon-Wanamingo volleyball team had a front-loaded schedule and they have just three matches left on the regular season schedule before Section 2AA playoffs begin on Thursday, October 24. Football has passed the midway point of their schedule with just two week left of the regular season. With three games to play, the team winloss records in their section are as follows:
Sections 1A Blooming Prairie Rushford-Peterson Bethlehem Academy Wabasha-Kellogg Fillmore Central Goodhue Southland Kingsland Sections 2AA Medford Pine Island Zumbrota-Mazeppa Kenyon-Wanamingo Waterville-Elysian-Morristown LeSueur-Henderson Norwood Young America Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop W 5 4 4 3 2 1 1 0 W 4 3 3 2 1 0 0 0 L 0 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 L 1 2 2 3 4 5 5 5

Senior members of the Pine Island cross country team, from left, Sam McPhail, Tyler Lejcher, Marcus Aarsvold, Coach Dan Gibbon, Ben Bauer, Adam Pleschourt, Jack Miller, Ethan Ellefson and Adeline Angst ran the Homecoming football up the Douglas Trail on Friday, September 20 for the Pine Island and Dover-Eyota football game. The Panthers ran the ball from Eyota in two different sections using the bike trail in Eyota and then running from Oronoco to Pine Island. All Panther runners and coaches took part with several parent volunteers driving and supporting the runners. The Panthers were unable to run the entire 32-mile route due to road construction.

PI boys repeat as champions at Blooming Prairie

PINE ISLAND The Pine Island boys cross country team successfully defended their Blooming Prairie Invitational title on Tuesday. While the Panthers did not place anyone in the top five, they earned the team championship with 61 points. Earning varsity points for that meet were Logan Meurer, Isaiah Ondler, Jack Williams, Jason Hoerle, Isaac Haman, Ben Bauer, and Jimmy Kroll. The Pine Island girls placed third against some tough competition, paced by Adeline Angst. Also running well and earning team points were Taylor Rasmussen, Jocasta Adelsman, Josselyn Lindahl, Jordyn Braaten, Kaitlyn Champa, and Summer Rauk. On the junior high boys side, Jacob Wright placed second in a hard fought battle. Also placing in the top 10 were Evan Goplen and Danny Langworthy. The junior high girls had four girls in the top six. Alyssa Rauk was the race champion, followed by Ally Noll, third, Abby Bauman, fourth and Carolyn Kittleson sixth.

Goodhues Splash and Dash triathalon is set for October 5

GOODHUE The Goodhue cross county team will be sponsoring a kids Splash and Dash Triathlon on Saturday, October 5 at Rosie Park in Goodhue. All kindergarten through seventh grade athletes are welcome to join the fun. Participants will dash through a short run, mash a bike ride with their own bike, and splash though an obstacle course. Everyone taking part will receive an award, plus the top three winners in each division will receive a trophy. Race time for kindergarten and first grade students is 1 p.m. with a quarter-mile run, half-mile bike ride and 50-yard splash. Second and third-graders will start at 1:30 p.m. with a quarter-mile run, mile-bike ride and 50-yard splash. Fourth and fifth grade competitors will start at 2:15 p.m. with a half-mile run, two-mile bike ride and 50-yard splash. The final group of the day will begin at 2:45 p.m. with a mile run, two-mile bike ride and 50-yard splash. The awards ceremony is scheduled for 3:15 p.m. Registration is $10. T-shirts will be available for sale. For more information go to the Goodhue Public School website or call Mark Opsahl at 651-212-0550.

HVL enrollments top to bottom With the start of the fall season it is time to compare school size in the HVL. Kasson-Mantorville leads the way with 592 students grades 9-12 according to the Minnesota State High School League. Goodhue is the smallest school in the HVL with 191 students. Top to bottom in the HVL is arefollows:
HVL 9-12 student enrollments 1. Kasson-Mantorville 592 2. Stewartville 509

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PI CC team members and volunteers help at duathlon
Members of the Pine Island cross country team and a number of volunteers worked the Treadman Duathlon that was held in Pine Island, September 23. This is the fourth year that the Panther runners have helped with the duathlon. Its a great opportunity for the athletes and their parents to work side by side and see that being an athlete can continue competitively into adulthood. I am indebted to Jeanne Rasmussen for organizing and recruiting all the workers, said PI coach Amy Northrop. Helping with the Treadman Duathlon were, from left, front row: Polly Noll, Darla Meurer, Traci Bauer, Lisa Angst and Evan Goplen; second row: Alan Dewey, Jay Strande, Darcy Goplen, Greg Goplen, Noah Bauer, Jen Strande, Danica Haman, Lori Haman, Ally Noll, Taylor Rasmussen, Adeline Angst, Kaia Perry, Carol Kroll, Tucker Strande, Tracy Barsness, Ethan Ellefson, Jessica McAlpine, Jeanne Rasmussen, Steve Bauer and Amy Northrop; back row: Isaac Haman, Isaiah Ondler, Garrett Bates, Logan Meurer, Andy Knoll, Sam Kepros, Chuck Kroll, Jimmy Kroll, Alex Keigley, Matthew Ellefson and Clint Miller. Missing from the photo are: Gabe Northrop, Scott Keigley, Michelle Ellefson, Harley Strande, Mikkey Noll, Trevor Turner, Ellen Turner, Ben Bauer and Bill Frame.

3. Byron 4. Lourdes 5. LaCrescent 6. Cannon Falls 7. Lake City 8. Pine Island 8. Zumbrota-Mazeppa 10. Triton 11. Kenyon-Wanamingo 12. Hayfield 13. Goodhue

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Seniors win ZMHS Class Competition

College news In the next few weeks well make note of area athletes extending their careers in college. If you know of an area college athlete, lets us know at the News-Record. You can email us at news@zumbrota.com or at fotofaye@yahoo.com.

PI POOL & PINS

Classic 9/24/13 Leos Sportsbar 2 vs M and D Construction 5; Gars Repair 2 vs Eberhart Construction 5; Dupont Pioneer 0 vs Hinrich Plumb and Pump 7; Groth Implement 0 vs M J B Farms 7. Top team game: Leos Sportsbar, 1145. Top team series: M J B Farms, 3331. Top individual game: Shelby Deno, 255. Top individual series: Shelby Deno, 697. Classic 9/24/13 Gars Repair 7 vs Dupont Pioneer 0; M J News-Record photos by Faye Haugen B Farms 0 vs M and D Construction 7; Freshmen members of the tug-of-war team, Bailey Marsh and Miranda Mollenhauer collapse in a heap after Leos Sportsbar 5 vs 2 Groth Implement; losing to the seniors in the Zumbrota-Mazeppa High School Class Competition that was held Thursday as part Hinrich Plumb and Pump 5 vs Eberhart of Homecoming week. Construction 2. Top team game: Leos Sportsbar, 1158. Top team series: M and D Construction, 3315. Top individual game: Trinity Raths, 255. Top individual series: Brandon Hasley, 699. Commercial 9/26/13 Stus Proshop 5 vs Ellefson Trucking 2; Maple Island 2 vs Jims Barbershop 5; Bluff Valley Campground 0 vs Kiffmeyer Motorsports 7. Tara Matuska give a mighty spit in Top team game: Jims Barbershop, 1117. the pickle spitting contest. Top team series: Jims Barbershop, 3311. Top individual game: Rick Kunz, 235. Top individual series: Tiffany Kiffmeyer, 623. Commercial 9/26/13 Maple Island 7 vs Bluff Valley Campground 0; Kiffmeyer Motorsports 7 vs Ellefson Trucking 0; Stus Proshop 0 vs Jims Barbershop 7. Top team game: Kiffmeyer Motorsports, 1246. Top team series: Kiffmeyer Motorsports, 3509. Top individual game: Ron Nelson, 259. Top individual series: Jeff Kiffmeyer, 703.

By Coach Brian Rucker PINE ISLAND The Panther varsity bowlers entered week three in a tie for first with Winona at 4-0. After a sweep of the weekend matches, they left St. Charles with first place all to themselves. The Panthers are now 6-0, a two-match lead over Winona and Wabasha-Kellogg. In the first match against Winona, the team fell behind early and had to dig out of a big hole. Game one went to Winona but game two ended in a rare tie, at 194. Both Shawn Pletz and Winonas anchor bowler struck out in all three attempts in the tenth frame. Game three went to Winona leaving the Panthers behind by 45 total pins. PI rallied, winning game four by 41 pins to trail Winona by four pins after four games. Game five saw Winona begin with three strikes in a row, but Pine Island turned the momentum rolling five strikes in the next six frames to pull out a 217-200 win. Total pins decide the match when games are tied, so the five-game total went the Panthers way by a 903-890 margin.

The second match was not as close, as the veteran Panther squad won four of the five games against a young St. Charles team. Pine Island continued the momentum from the first match with three of their five games over 200. Leading the day was Colin Rucker with a 90% fill percentage over the two matches. He filled on 18 of his 20 opportunities. PI junior varsity The Panther junior varsity team also entered the weekend tied for first place at 4-0, and also bowled against the other first place team in Winona White. But things didnt go so well, as they struggled more than normal to fill frames, only managing to tie the final game, losing 4.5-0.5. In the second match against Wabasha-Kellogg, the PI bowlers fell behind again losing games two and three after winning game one. The team again saved their best for last, pulling out games four and five to take the match 3-2. Leading PI was Hayden Larson filling in 20 of his 25 opportunities for an 80% fill percentage. The Panthers are now 5-1 and in second place.

Junior Hannah Eckblad (above) looks a little lost after placing fourth in the pie eating contest.

PI CC meet is Thursday
PINE ISLAND Because of predicted severe weather conditions, Thursdays Pine Island cross country invitational was postponed until Thursday, October 3 at the Noah Erickson drags Anne Wilson in the three-legged race during the Pine Island Golf Course at 4 p.m. class competition. These sophomores placed first.
Senior Emma Drackley (left) glances up at the judges to see if she has eaten enough of her watermelon during the food eating competition

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Volleyball
KW plays both ends of the HVL
By Faye Haugen KENYON - The Kenyon-Wanamingo team saw the top and bottom teams in the HVL last week and, the result was a split. The Knights fell to undefeated Stewartville on Tuesday, but they whipped winless Lake City on Thursday. The Knights will host Byron on Tuesday. Just two other matches remain on the regular season schedule, a trip to Kasson on October 10 and a season-ending match with LaCrescent in Kenyon, October 15. Stewartville The Knights pushed secondranked Class AA Stewartville to four games in Kenyon, Tuesday. It was very exciting as we were the first team to take a set from Stewartville, said Coach Jen Nerison. Stewartville is a great ball club and has been for many years. We had our chances to take the first set as we had control for the most part, but our communication broke down at the end of the set, she added, of losing 2521. The girls came into the second game fired up. They knew they had to play tough defense and our front line of blockers had many touches, slow downs and some big ace blocks against a very smart hitting team, pointed out Coach Nerison. I thought our serving was tough, and that was a comment from Stewartvilles head coach as well. It is always nice to hear those comments from other coaches and people outside the community. The Knights won the second game 25-14, but the Tigers ended the match in four games with wins of 25-18 and 25-16. Brittney Flom led KW at the net with 12 kills and three blocks; Mara Quam had 10 kills, three blocks, 11 digs and one ace serve. Megan Quam had 10 kills and three blocks. Bailey Auseth had 22 digs and Audra Clark had six kills and three ace serves. Meg Clark dished out 42 set assists.
Stewartville 25 14 25 25 Kenyon-Wanamingo 21 25 18 16 Kills: KW - Mara Quam 10, Brittney Flom 12, Siri Sviggum 4, Audra Clark 6, Megan Quam 10 Blocks: KW - Brittney Flom 3, Mara Quam 3, Siri Sviggum 1, Megan Quam 3 Set assists: Meg Clark 42 Digs: Bailey Auseth 22, Mara Quam 11, Meg Clark 14 Ace serves: Mara Quam 1, Siri Sviggum 2, Audra Clark 3

Lake City The Knights made quick work of the Tigers in Lake City on Thursday, winning 25-16, 25-16 and 2520. KW dominated at the serving line with 16 ace serves led by Megan Quam with five and Siri Sviggum with three. At the net, Brittney Flom had eight kills and Mara Quam had seven. Meg Clark had 23 set assists. It was a fun night. The girls did a nice job of serving with 16 ace serves. They really did a nice job of mixing up their serves hitting all the spots on the floor, remarked Coach Nerison.
Kenyon-Wanamingo 25 25 25 Lake City 16 16 20 Kills: KW - Mara Quam 7, Brittney Flom 8, Siri Sviggum 4, Audra Clark 5, Emily Ashland 4, Alexa Christenson 4 Megan Quam 4 Blocks: KW - Brittney Flom 1, Mara Quam 2, Siri Sviggum 1, Emily Ashland 1, Megan Quam 1 Set assists: Meg Clark 23 Digs: Bailey Auseth 3, Mara Quam 5, Audra Clark 5, Megan Quam 6 Ace serves: Bailey Auseth 2, Mara Quam 1, Siri Sviggum 3, Audra Clark 1, Meg Clark 1, Megan Quam 5, Maddie Anfinson 1

News-Record photos by Faye Haugen

Goodhues Meredith Watson watches her pass move up to the center in Tuesdays match with Cannon Falls.

Goodhue falls at home, wins on the road

By Faye Haugen GOODHUE - Goodhue earned a split in HVL volleyball action last week to move their conference record to 6-2 and overall mark to 16-5. The Wildcats fell to Cannon Falls, but beat Lourdes. The Cats will host HVL-leading Stewartville on Thursday, play in the Byron Invitational on Saturday (8:30 a.m.) and at Dodge Center, Tuesday. After Tuesdays match with Triton, just two home dates against Lake City and Byron remain on the regular season schedule on October 10 and 15. Cannon Falls Tuesdays four-game match in Goodhue went over two hours with both the Cats and Cannon Falls working very hard to keep the ball from hitting the floor. The Bombers came away the winners, 2521, 20-25, 25-23 and 25-19. The first three games were very close, but Cannon Falls ran to leads of 9-4, 16-10 and 22-14 in the fourth game. Goodhue kept fighting back, but, once the Bombers got the lead, they didnt want to give it up, ending the match in the fourth game. Mikayla Miller led Goodhue Goodhues Jo Ellen Poncelet tries to get her hit over the blocking of with 15 kills, three blocks and 19 Cannon Falls in Tuesdays game in Goodhue. digs. Meredith Watson had 13 kills and 16 digs. Mikayla Tipcke had 31, Meredith Watson 16, Kali Ryan 13, Mikayla recorded two ace serves and 23 19, JoEllen Poncelet 6 digs. Mikayla Tipcke had 44 set 37 set assists, eight kills and 31 Miller Blocks: G - Kali Ryan 7, Mikayla Miller 3, assists and 28 digs. Emilee Roschen digs. Emilee Roschen made 30 digs Shelby Hinsch 4 had a team-high 42 digs and and had two ace serves. Kali Ryan Ace serves: G - Emilee Roschen 2 Meredith Watson had four kills made seven blocks, seven kills and Lourdes 13 digs. Goodhue and Lourdes fought and 22 digs. 25 23 25 25 15 Cannon Falls 25 20 25 25 to five games in Rochester on Goodhue Lourdes 21 25 14 27 13 Goodhue 21 25 23 19 Thursday with the Wildcats com- Kills: G - Mikayla Miller 23, Meredith Watson Kills: G - Mikayla Miller 15, Kali Ryan 7, Mikayla Tipcke 8, Meredith Watson 13, Shelby Hinsch ing out a 25-21, 23-25, 25-14, 25- 4 Set assists: G - Mikayla Tipcke 44 27 and 15-13 winner. 3, Jo Ellen Poncelet 3 Mikayla Miller had 23 kills to Digs: G - Emilee Roschen 42, Mikayla Tipcke Set assists: G - Mikayla Tipcke 37 Digs: G - Emilee Roschen 30, Mikayla Tipcke lead Goodhue at the net. She also 28, Meredith Watson 22, Mikayla Miller 23 Ace serves: G - Mikayla Miller 2

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Zumbrota-Mazeppas Hailey Dykes can only watch the ball go past when she cant get to the net in time against Kasson-Mantorville on Thursday

ZM gets third HVL win of the season

games at LaCrescent on Tuesday, 25-13 and 25-18, dropped the third game 23-25, and rallied to win the fourth game 25-14 to head home early. Carley Henning had a huge game with 18 kills. Molly Lawler dug out 21 balls and Kalli Paukert had 15 digs and 35 set assists. ZM was tough at the serving line, recording 17 ace serves. Paukert had seven aces and Lawler and Maddie Nyhus each had five.
ZM 25 25 23 25 LaCrescent 13 18 25 14 Kills: Carley Henning 18, Breana Haag 10 Set assists: Kalli Paukert 35 Digs: Kalli Paukert 15, Molly Lawler 21 Ace serves: Kalli Paukert 7, Molly Lawler 5, Maddie Nyhus 5

PI earns a big win over Lourdes

By Faye Haugen PINE ISLAND - A win and a loss in HVL play moved the Pine Island volleyball conference record to 2-6 and 5-7 overall. The Panthers topped Lourdes, but fell to Byron. Pine Island will try to improve their record when they host Zumbrota-Mazeppa on Thursday, take part in the Byron Invitational on Saturday (8:30 a.m.) and play at HVL-leading Stewartville on Tuesday. Lourdes The Panthers needed four games to subdue Lourdes in Pine Island Tuesday, 25-17, 16-25, 25-16 an 25-17. Niki Fokken had a huge game at the net with 16 kills and six blocks. She also had two ace serves. Amanda Troester had six kills, six blocks and three digs. Noelle Lang-

By Faye Haugen ZUMBROTA - The long road trip to LaCrescent proved to be a good one for the ZumbrotaMazeppa volleyball team on Tuesday. But a Homecoming game with Kasson-Mantorville was a nightmare for the Cougars. ZM will play at Pine Island on Thursday and at Hayfield on Tuesworthy had 29 set assists and six four kills and one block. Isabelle day. The Cougars have just two digs. Libero Stephanie Norte had Sorensen had nine digs. HVL matches remaining on their 27 24 9 a team-high 17 digs and six ace Pine Island Byron 29 26 25 schedule. They will play at Byserves. Kills: Niki Fokken 6, Amanda Troester 4, Madi ron. October 10 and host Lourdes Lourdes 17 25 16 17 Owen 2, Kaitlin Bronk 2 on October. 15. ZM will also take Pine Island 25 16 25 25 Kills: Jessie Wollschlager 4, Niki Fokken 16, Blocks: Isabelle Sorensen 2, Jessie Wollschlager part in the Apple Valley Classic Amanda Troester 6, Madi Owen 5, Kaitlin 1, Niki Fokken 4, Amanda Troester 1, Madi tournament on October 11 and 12. Owen 1, Kaitlin Bronk 1 Bronk 2 LaCrescent Blocks: Jessie Wollschlager 1, Niki Fokken 6, Digs: Madi Owen 3, Amanda Troester 3, Stephanie The Cougars won their first two Amanda Troester 6, Madi Owen 5, Kaitlin Norte 3, Isabelle Sorensen 9
Bronk 4 Set assists: Noelle Langworthy 29 Digs: Madi Owen 11, Noelle Langworthy 6, Amanda Troester 3, Stephanie Norte 17 Ace serves: Jessie Wollschlager 1, Niki Fokken 2, Stephanie Norte 6 Ace serves: Stephanie Norte 1

Kasson-Mantorville ZM was not a match for thirdranked Class AA Kasson-Mantorville on Thursday. The KoMets dominated in every area, winning 25-13, 25-14 and 25-22. ZM had no answer for KassonMantorville hitters, who teed off most of the night for a number of kills. Carley Henning had 10 kills, Kalli Paukert had 15 set assists and Hailey Dykes had four blocks.
Kasson-Mantorville 25 ZM 13 Kills: Carley Henning 10 Blocks: Hailey Dykes 4 Set assists: Kalli Paukert 15 Digs: Molly Lawler 9 25 25 14 22

STANDINGS
HVL Volleyball Conf W L Stewartville 8 0 Cannon Falls 7 2 Kasson-Mantorville 6 1 Goodhue 6 2 Hayfield 5 2 Kenyon-Wanamingo 5 3 Triton 3 4 Zumbrota-Mazeppa 3 4 Byron 2 5 Pine Island 2 6 Rochester Lourdes 2 6 LaCrescent 1 7 Lake City 0 7 HVL Girls Soccer Conf W L T LaCrescent 5 0 0 Kasson-Mantorville 4 1 0 Byron 3 1 1 Lourdes 3 1 1 PIZM 1 4 0 Stewartville 0 4 0 Lake City 0 4 0 HVL Boys Soccer Conf WL Lourdes 4 0 Byron 3 0 Kasson-Mantorville 3 1 Stewartville 3 2 LaCrescent 2 2 PIZM 1 5 Lake City 0 6 T 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 Over W L 12 0 9 5 14 3 15 5 11 4 17 6 7 5 7 7 2 6 5 7 3 7 3 8 2 13 Over W L T 12 1 0 9 2 0 8 4 2 5 4 1 6 6 1 1 7 1 3 8 0 Over WL T 7 5 1 8 1 2 7 3 1 3 9 0 10 3 1 2 10 0 1 12 0 Zumbrota-Mazeppas Jamie Warneke leans forward to pass the ball to the setter in Thursdays game in Zumbrota.

Byron The first two games by Byron could not have been any closer, with the Bears earning wins of 29-27 and 26-24. Byron posted a much easier 25-9 victory in the last game. Niki Fokken had six kills and four blocks. Amanda Troester had

AREA SPORTS SCHEDULE

Thursday, October 3 Goodhue cross country at Pine Island, 4 p.m. Goodhue volleyball, Stewartville at Goodhue, 7 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo volleyball, Byron at Kenyon, 7 p.m. Pine Island cross country at Pine Island, 4 p.m. Pine Island volleyball, Zumbrota-Mazeppa at Pine Island, 7 p.m. ZMKW cross country at Owatonna, 4 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa volleyball at Pine Island, 7 p.m. Friday, October 4 Goodhue football at Adams, 7 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo football at Pine Island, 7 p.m. Pine Island football, Kenyon-Wanamingo football at Pine Island, 7 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa football at St. Charles, 7 p.m Saturday, October 5 Goodhue volleyball at Byron, 8:30 a.m. Pine Island volleyball at Byron, 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 8 Section 1A girls soccer at higher seed Section 1A boys soccer at higher seed Goodhue cross country at Plainview, 4:30 p.m. Goodhue volleyball at Dodge Center, 7 p.m. Pine Island volleyball at Stewartville, 7 p.m. Pine Island cross country at Plainview, 4:30 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa volleyball at Hayfield, 7 p.m.

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Football

ZM gets a spanking from LA

By Faye Haugen ZUMBROTA - It was not a happy Homecoming for the Zumbrota-Mazeppa football team. On paper, ZM was favored in their match-up with Lewiston-Altura., but that was before the one-game suspension of five varsity starters due to a Homecoming prank. A team that lacks depth was spread even thinner, and Lewiston-Altura took advantage. They certainly did, said Coach Willie Rauen, of LA taking advantage to earn a 62-8 win. We had Thursdays walk through to move kids around, and we would have needed to play perfect to stick with them. It didnt happen. The Cardinals scored twice in the opening quarter on a 12-yard run by Brady Lange. They quickly added another seven points when Austyn Nelder stepped in front of a Freedom Hunt pass and returned the ball 25 yards to the end zone for a 14-0 lead. ZM responded with a 17-yard TD run by Hunt and, with the twopoint conversion, the Cougars narrowed the score to 14-8. LA began to dominate the line of scrimmage, scoring three times on runs of three, 62 and 17 yards News-Record photos by Faye Haugen for a 34-8 lead at the break. Things Kenyon-Wanamingos Bailey Paquin reaches back to recover a fumble forced by teammate Marcus Irrthum didnt get any better for ZM in the in the second quarter of Fridays game with St. Charles. second half. LA added TD runs of four and 89 yards in the third quarter and runs of one and 15 yards in the fourth quarter for a 62-8 rout. Hunt was 11 of 30 passing for Charles closed the gap to 28-13 Punts/avg 3/49 4/29 By Faye Haugen 98 yards, and he was the leading 6/55 6/50 KENYON - Turnovers played late in the fourth quarter on a 50- Penalties/yards. 4/4 rusher with 27 yards on five cara huge part in Fridays 28-13 win yard pass from Braun to Talon Fumbles/lost. Scoring 0/0 ries. Hunter Prodzinski made seven by Kenyon-Wanamingo over St. Mercer. St. Charles 0 0 7 6 = 13 receptions for 57 yards. Luke Rechtzigel was 2 of 6 passCharles in Kenyon. The Knights Kenyon-Wanamingo 7 7 0 14 = 28 A number of players suffered forced four fumbles and picked ing for 16 yards, one interception First quarter injuries during the game. I will KW: Eight-yard touchdown pass from Luke and one touchdown. Caleb Greoff two passes. A Saint fumble in the first quar- seth and Drew Sathrum each made Rechtzigel to Caleb Greseth. PAT kick by Luke not know until Monday if we have any major injuries, but we were ter resulted in the Knights first a reception. Sathrum rushed for a Votruba. 7-0 Second quarter score. KW used that fumble re- game-high 121 yards on 16 car- KW: Nine-yard touchdown run by Drew Sathrum. banged up which is not good, remarked Rauen of players with a covery deep in Saints territory to ries. PAT kick by Luke Votruba. 14-0 sprained ankle and sore shoulder The Knights will travel to Pine Third quarter turn it into an eight-yard TD pass and shins. SC: 10-yard touchdown run by Jericho Braun. Island on Friday to face the 3-2 from Luke Rechtzigel to Caleb The Cougars travel to St. Charles Greseth. Luke Votruba kicked the Panthers. Pine Island is coming PAT kick good. 7-14 Fourth quarter on Friday to take on the 1-4 Saints off a 20-14 loss to Triton. first of four PATs. KW: One-yard touchdown run by Tanner Warner. at 7 p.m. St. Charles is coming off Marcus Irrthum forced a fumble Kenyon-Wanamingo 28 PAT kick by Luke Votruba. 21-7 late in the second quarter and Bailey St. Charles 13 KW: 40-yard touchdown run by Drew Sathrum 28-13 loss to Kenyon-Wanamingo. KW SC St. Charles has struggled at PAT kick by Luke Votruba. 28-7 Paquin recovered the ball. KW First downs 9 17 times. We know they like to throw SC: 50-yard touchdown pass from Jericho turned that into a 14-0 lead just rushing 7 10 Braun to Talon Mercer. PAT failed. 13-28 the ball, so we have to be ready for before the half when Drew Sathpassing 0 5 KW individual statistics that, pointed out the ZM skipper. penalty 2 2 rum ran the ball in from the nine. Passing: KW - Luke Rechtzigel, 2 of 6 for 16 Zumbrota-Mazeppa 8 Rushing plays 45 47 The Saints cut KWs lead in yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; Drew Sathrum Lewiston-Altura 62 yards 207 82 half in the third quarter when they Rushing 0 of 1 ZM LA Passing attempts 7 25 Rushing: KW - Drew Sathrum, 16 rushes for First downs scored on a 10-yard run by Jeri- Passing completions 15 21 2 12 121 yards; Tanner Warner 11/51; Mason Rushing plays cho Braun. KW answered with two Passing yards 27 43 16 157 Stevenson 6/26; Trent Brossard 2/7; Luke Rushing yards 56 420 interceptions 1 2 scores early in the fourth quarter, Rechtzigel 9/2; Whipple 1/0 Passing attempts 38 4 touchdown 1 1 the first on a one-yard run by TanReceiving: KW - Caleb Greseth, 1 reception Passing completions 14 2 223 239 ner Warner and the other on a 40- Total offense for 9 yards; Drew Sathrum 1/8 passing yards 119 38 yard scamper by Sathrum. St. interceptions 2 0

KW forces six turnovers on SC

touchdowns Total offense Punts/avg. Penalties/yds Fumbles/lost

0 175 1/48 1/10 1/1

0 458 0 9/70 0/0

After being flushed out of the pocket, Zumbrota-Mazeppas Freedom Hunt throws on the run during Fridays game with Lewiston-Altura.
LA: Three-yard touchdown run by Storm Seefeldt. PAT kick good. 21-8 LA: 62-yard touchdown run by Brady Lange. PAT kick good. 28-8 LA: 17-yard touchdown run by Collin Rain. PAT kick failed. 34-8 Third quarter LA: Four-yard touchdown run by Collin Rain. PAT kick good. 41-8 LA: 89-yard touchdown run by Andrew Knapcyzk. PAT kick good. 48-9 Fourth quarter LA: One-yard touchdown run by Justin Grindland. PAT kick good. 55-8 LA: 15-yard touchdown run by Logan Knutson. PAT kick good. 62-8 Individual statistics Passing: ZM - Freedom Hunt, 11 of 30 for 98 yards, 2 interceptions; Jacob Ugland 2 of 3 for 14 yards; Isaiah Stueber 1 of 5 for 7 yards Rushing: ZM - Freedom Hunt, 5 rushes for 27 yards; Jerrell Guider 5/18; Collin Carney 6/ 13; Alex Guse 3/5 Receiving: ZM - Hunter Prodzinski, 7 receptions for 57 yards; Jacob Ugland, 3/31 yards; Jacob Forrey 3/24; Zackary Klein 1/7

Scoring Lewiston-Altura 14 20 14 14 = 62 Zumbrota-Mazeppa 8 0 0 0 = 0 First quarter LA: 12-yard touchdown run by Brady Lange. PAT kick good. 7-0 LA: ZM interception returned 25 yards for a touchdown by Austyn Nelder. PAT kick good. 14-0 ZM: 17-yard touchdown run by Freedom Hunt. Two-point conversion good. 8-14 Second quarter

The Kenyon-Wanamingo defense of Drew Sathrum (22) and Jacob Whipple (21) stopped St. Charles running back Derek McCready for little gain in Fridays game in Kenyon.

PI comes up short at Triton

By Faye Haugen PINE ISLAND - On a windy and warm night in Dodge Center, the Pine Island football team came up short in a Southern Football Alliance White Division game against Triton. Both teams came into the contest riding three-game winning streaks. It was the Cobras who extended their winning ways to four game with a 20-14 win. Triton drew first blood with a 54-yard touchdown pass from Zach Otto to Alex Hoberg. PI quickly countered with a passing TD of their own, a 57-yard blast from Jared Lohmeyer to Ben Warneke. Warneke kicked the first of two PATs. Triton scored on a seven-yard run by Kylo Courteau midway through the second quarter for a 14-7 lead, but Pine Island knotted the score just before the half when the Lohmeyer-Warneke combination connected again on a 15yard scoring strike to make it 1414 at the break. After a scoreless third quarter Triton regained the lead early in the fourth quarter on a two-yard plunge. The PAT kicked failed but the Cobras were up 20-14. The Triton defense stopped the Panthers next drive with 7:48 to play. The Cobras then ran out the clock for the victory using a fake punt on their own 30-yard line for a first down. They also recovered a fumble that appeared to be the Panthers ball as the clock wound down. Jared Lohmeyer passed for 114 yards making 6 of 11 passes and two touchdowns. Ben Warneke made three receptions for 81 yards, and Ben Farrell grabbed three receptions for 33 yards. Tristan Akason gained 34 yards rushing on seven carries to lead PI on the ground. The Cobras shut the Panther running attack down, allowing just 30 yards rushing on 23 carries. Triton rushed for 277 yards on 50 carries and they were 2 of 3 passing for 74 yards. The Panthers will host KenyonWanamingo on Friday at 7 p.m. The Knights are coming off a 2813 win over St. Charles. KW sports a 2-3 record.
Pine Island 14 - Triton 20 PI T Rushing plays 23 50 Rushing yards 30 277 Passing attempts 12 3 Passing completions 7 2 passing yards 128 74 interceptions 1 0 touchdowns 2 1 Total offense 158 351 Punts/avg. 2/50 1/33 Scoring Pine Island 7 7 0 0 = 14 Triton 7 7 0 6 - 20 First quarter T: 54-yard touchdown pass from Zach Otto to Alex Hoberg. PAT kick good. 7-0 PI: 57-yard touchdown pass from Jared Lohmeyer to Ben Warneke. PAT kick by Ben Warneke. 77 Second quarter T: Seven-yard touchdown run by Kylo Courteau. PAT kick good. 14-7 PI: 15-yard touchdown pass from Jared Lohmeyer

News-Record photos by Faye Haugen

Zumbrota-Mazeppas Jerrell Guider avoids an arm tackle by Lewiston-Alturas Mitch Rassmussen during Fridays game in Zumbrota.
to Ben Warneke. PAT kick by Ben Warneke. 1414 Fourth quarter T: Two-yard touchdown run by Kylo Courteau. Conversion failed. 20-14 Individual statistics Passing: PI - Jared Lohmeyer, 6 of 11 for 144 yards, 2 touchdowns; Luke Schmidt 1 of 1 for 14 yards Rushing: PI - Tristan Akason, seven rushes for 34 yards; Ryan McNallan 10/17; Aaron Gillard 1/-1; Ben Farrell 1/-10; Jared Lohmeyer 4/-10 Receiving: PI - Ben Warneke, 3 receptions for 81 yards; Ben Farrell 3/33; Luke Schmidt 1/ 14

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Area Sports
PIZM boys start playoffs on Tuesday
By Faye Haugen PINE ISLAND ThePine Island/Zumbrota-Mazeppa boys soccer team played their last regular season game on October 1 with Section 1A playoffs beginning on Tuesday, October 8 at the higher seed. PIZM has a 2-10 record after dropping a pair of games last week. Kasson-Mantorville The Wildcats fell 2-1 in a close HVL match in Kasson, Tuesday. KM took a 1-0 lead in the half with both teams scoring a goal in Mazeppa/Kenyon-Wanamingo Invitational on Thursday at the Zumbrota the second half. Gilbert Wohlfromm scored Golf Club. Jacobson placed fifth and Angst 22nd in the 11-team meet. PIZMs only goal on a double assist from Matt Smith and Matt Lien. The Wildcats put just five shots on goal. Brady Holst had 10 saves in goal over the first 65 minutes of the game. Logan Douglas closed out the game in goal for PIZM, making one save. It was a well played game by both teams, praised Coach Peter Wiggins. It was a hard fought game with our players giving great effort. Its tough to beat KM at their home field and they played very well. Gilbert did well with a nice goal assisted by the two Matts. Logan also subbed in at goalie and did well with solid defense by Derek Rucker and Colin Rucker.
Pine Island/Zumbrota-Mazeppa 1 Kasson-Mantorville 2 Pine Island/Zumbrota-Mazeppa 0 1 = 1 Kasson-Mantorville 11=2 PIZM goals: Gilbert Wohlfromm (2) PIZM assists: Matt Smith and Matt Lien (1) PIZM saves in goal: Brady Holst (10); Logan Douglas (1) PIZM shots on goal: 5

Zumbrota-Mazeppa/Kenyon-Wanamingos Skyler Jacobson and Pine Islands Adeline Angst run at the front at the start of the Zumbrota-

ZMKW boys place second in home meet

By Faye Haugen ZUMBROTA - The ZumbrotaMazeppa/Kenyon-Wanamingo boys cross country team placed second in their home meet at the Zumbrota Golf Club, Thursday. ZMKW placed second with 57 points, well behind winning Waseca with 37 points. Pine Island placed eighth with 165 points and Goodhue came in ninth out of 11 teams taking part. This group should be fun to watch as we are in the home stretch of the season with our last three meets being on two very fast courses, said ZMKW coach Brad Smith, of running at Owatonna twice and at Hayfield. Ben Kleese broke his previous personal best by over 30 seconds. Eric Hokanson, Ben Nystuen and Micah Grove continue to run well, and Craig Banks has been a very positive addition to the team in that he is very consistent in his times. Hokanson led ZMKW, placing seventh in 18:06. He was followed by Grove, ninth, Nystuen, 13th, Kleese, 16th, and Banks, 17th. Also running for the Cougars were Ben Bohn, 26th, and James Drettwan, 32nd. Logan Meurer led Pine Island, placing 22nd in 19:01. He was followed by Jack Williams, 31st, Ben Bauer, 34th, Isaac Haman, 36th, Jimmy Kroll, 48th, and Jason Hoerle, 49th. Our top seven runners are really working hard to improve their pack running and it is paying off, said PI coach Amy Northrop. First-year runners Ben Bauer, Logan Meurer and Jason Hoerle are experiencing success as part of that top pack. Joel Gadient ran to a 35th place to lead Goodhue in a time of 20:03. He was followed by Ryan Alpers, 41st, Derek Alpers, 42nd, Ryan Gorman, 56th and CJ Hahn, 59th. Ian Torchia of Lourdes won the individual time in a time of 16:27.
Waseca 37, Zumbrota-Mazeppa/KenyonWanamingo 57, Lourdes 89, KassonMantorville 126, United South Central 131, Byron 150, Cannon Falls 159, Pine Island 165, Goodhue 221; Incomplete: Stewartville, Pacelli Medalist - Ian Torchia, Lourdes, 16:27.2 7. Eric Hokanson (ZMKW) 18:06; 9. Micah Grove (ZMKW) 18:18; 13. Ben Nystuen (ZMKW) 18:28; 16. Ben Kleese (ZMKW) 18:42; 17. Craig Banks (ZMKW) 18:47; 22. Logan Meurer (PI) 19:01; 26. Ben Bohn (ZMKW) 19:20; 31. Jack Williams (PI) 19:48; 32. James Drettwan (ZMKW) 19:51; 34. Ben Bauer (PI) 20:01; 35. Joel Gadient (G) 20:03; 36. Isaac Haman (PI) 20:05; 41. Ryan Alpers (G) 20:27; 42. Derek Alpers (G) 20:28; 48. Jimmy Kroll (PI) 21:02; 49. Jason Hoerle (PI) 21:09; 56. Ryan Gorman (G) 22:59; 59. CJ Hahn (G) 24:10

yon-Wanamingo placed fifth with 150 points and Pine Island placed sixth with 159 points. Goodhue did not field a varsity team. Skyler Jacobson paced ZMKW, placing fifth in 16:20. She was followed by Callie Ryan, 20th, Kellie Nordquist, 32nd, Maddie Patterson, 39th, Emily Karl, 54th, Emma Schnieders, 62nd, and Debbie Miller, 63rd. Skyler, Callie and Kellie ran well for us. Callie continues to show improvement each time out, and Kellie continues to get stronger in her first year of cross country, remarked Coach Smith. With Skyler running well and Maddie being very consistent, the team should be coming into form near the conference meet. Taylor Rasmussen raced to an 18th place in 17:13 to lead Pine Island. She was followed by Adeline Angst, 22nd, Jocasta Adelsman, 37th, Josselyn Lindahl, 40th, Jordyn Braaten, 42nd, Kaitlyn Champa, 57th, and Summer Rauk, 66th. Taylor had a great race and Jocasta is running very well, praised Coach Northrop
Waseca 39, Lourdes 92, United South Central 125, Cotter 138, ZumbrotaMazeppa/Kenyon-Wanamingo- 150, Pine Island 159, Byron 162, Stewartville 169, Cannon Falls 176, Pacelli 188, KassonMantorville 252 Medalist - Beth Stevemer, United South Central, 15:35 5. Skyler Jacobson (ZMKW) 16:42; 18. Taylor Rassmussen (PI) 17:13;20. Callie Ryan (ZMKW) 17:18; 22. Adeline Angst (PI) 17:24; 32. Kelli Nordquist (ZMKW) 17:46; 37, Jocasta Adelsman (PI) 17:56; 39. Maddie Patterson (ZMKW) 17:58; 40. Josselyn Lindahl (PI) 18:00; 42. Jordyn Braaten (PI) 18:11; Emily Karl (ZMKW) 19:19; 57. Kaitlyn Champa (PI) 19:34; 62. Emma Schnieders (ZMKW) 20:08; 63. Debbie Miller (ZMKW) 20:21; 66. Summer Rauk (PI) 20:31

John Marshall In a non-conference game at Rochester on Saturday, the Wildcats fell 6-0 to John Marshall. The Rockets controlled the pitch putting 15 shots on goal to PIZMs two. Brady Schoenfelder made 9 saves in goal.
Pine Island/Zumbrota-Mazeppa 0 John Marshall 6 Pine Island/Zumbrota-Mazeppa 0 John Marshall 6 PIZM saves in goal: Brady Schoenfelder (9) PIZM shots on goal: 2

News-Record photos by Faye Haugen

Goodhues Joel Gadient runs in front of Pine Islands Isaac Haman and Ben Bauer during the boys varsity race at the Zumbrota-Mazeppa/ Kenyon-Wanamingo Invitational on Thursday.

Junior varsity girls Cassandra Voth of Goodhue led all area junior varsity girls placing third in 18:29. She was followed by Rachel Watson, 12th, Brooke Kehren, 21st, Haley Hinrichs, 30th, and Mayra Monjaraz, 31st. Ally Noll, Alyssa Rauk and Abby Bauman placed fourth, fifth and sixth for Pine Island. Also running were Carolyn Kittleson, 27th, and Kaia Perry, 45th. Sarah Benrud led ZMKW placing 22nd. She was followed by Cennedy Gunhus, 26th, Peyton Kruse, 37th, and Isabelle Finholm, 43rd.
3. Cassandra Voth (G) 18:29; 4. Ally Noll (PI) 18:59; 5. Alyssa Rauk (PI) 19:23; 6. Abby Bauman (PI) 19:26; 12. Rachel Watson (G) 20:06; 21. Brooke Kehren (G) 20:53; 22. Sarah Benrud (ZMKW) 20:57; 26. Cennedy Gunhus (ZMKW) 21:29; 27. Carolyn Kittleson (PI) 21:32; 30. Haley Hinrichs (G) 21:34; 31. Mayra Monjaraz (G) 21:38; 37. Peyton Kruse (ZMKW) 22:58; 43. Isabelle Finholm (ZMKW) 25:05; 45. Kaia Perry (PI) 27:53

A large number of area boys took part in the junior varsity race. ZMKWs Cole Haferman led ZMKW by placing fourth in 20:27. He was followed by Luke Nelson, 11th, Noah Krueger, 13th, Brady Hinrichs, 19th, Cody Heitman, 21st, Chase Steffen, 33rd, Jack Owen, 44th, and Paul Dahlen, 50th. Adam Pleschourt led Pine Island by placing sixth in 20:41. He was followed by Noah Koenig, seventh, Hunter Kraling, 10th, Sam McPhail, 16th, Noah Bauer, 22nd, Marcus Aarsvold, 25th, Jack Miller, 27th, Brandon Haze, 28th, Collin Murray, 29th, Sam Baska, 38th, Adam Barsness, 39th, Shane Field, 41st, Cole Weiss, 42nd, Tucker Strande, 43rd, Garrett Talbot, 46th, Sam Kepros, 47th, Jeremy Clark, 52nd, and Trevor Turner, 55th.
4. Cole Haferman (ZMKW) 20:27; 6. Adam Pleschourt (PI) 20:41; 7. Noah Koenig (PI) 20:43; 10. Hunter Kraling (PI) 20:59; 11. Luke Nelson (ZMKW) 21:00; 13. Noah Krueger (ZMKW) 21:07; 16. Sam McPhail (PI) 21:43; 19. Brady Hinrichs (ZMKW) 22:02; 21. Cody Heitman (ZMKW) 22:18; 22. Noah Bauer (PI) 22:20; 25. Marcus Aarsvold (PI) 22:49; 27. Jack Miller (PI) 23:02; 28. Brandon Haze (PI) 23:04 29. Collin Murray (PI) 23:04; 33. Chase Steffen (ZMKW) 23:24; 38. Sam Baska (PI) 24:09; 39. Adam Barsness (PI) 24:11; 41. Shane Field (PI) 24:27; 42. Cole Weiss (PI) 24:28; 43. Tucker Strande (PI) 24:34; 44. Jack Owen (ZMKW) 24:34; 46. Garrett Talbot (PI) 24:42;

47. Sam Kepros (PI) 25:18; 50. Paul Dahlen (ZMKW) 27:07; 52. Jeremy Clark (PI) 27:51; 55. Trevor Turner (PI) 28:40

Pine Island will host their rescheduled invitational on Thursday at the Pine Island Golf Course, with Goodhue also taking part, at News-Record photos by Faye Haugen 4 p.m. ZMKW will run in Owa- Even on her back, Pine Island/Zumbrota-Mazeppa goalkeeper Summer Cavalaro is able to kick the ball away from a Plainview-Elgin-Millville tonna at 4 p.m.
player in Tuesdays game in Pine Island. Cavalaro earned her fourth shutout of the season.

PIZM girls beat PEM but fall to KM

By Faye Haugen ROCHESTER The Pine Island/Zumbrota-Mazeppa girls soccer team picked up a much needed win on Tuesday, but they dropped an HVL contest on Thursday. Pine Island/Zumbrota-Mazeppa closed out regular season play on Tuesday, October 1. The Section 1A playoffs begin on Tuesday, October 8 at the higher seed. The Wildcats have a 6-6-1 overall record and are 1-4 in HVL play. Plainview-Elgin-Millville The Wildcats earned a 3-0 shutout over Plainview-Elgin-Millville in non-conference play in Pine Island on Tuesday. For goalkeeper Summer Cavalaro, it was her fourth shutout of the year. Emilee Fredrickson gave PIZM a 1-0 lead in the opening half with Madison House and Tessa Gushulak adding solo goals over the last 40 minutes of play. PIZM put 14 shots on goal
Pine Island/Zumbrota-Mazeppa 3 Plainview-Elgin-Millville 0 Plainview-Elgin-Millville 0 0 =0 Pine Island/Zumbrota-Mazeppa 1 2 = 3 PIZM goals: Madison House (1), Tessa Gushulak (1), Emilee Fredrickson (1) PIZM saves in goal: Summer Cavalaro (9) PIZM shots on goal: 14

Varsity girls Waseca ran away with the girls title with a low score of 39 points, followed by Lourdes with 92 points. Zumbrota-Mazeppa/Ken- Junior varsity boys

Kasson-Mantorville The Wildcats dropped a narrow 1-0 HVL contest to Kasson-Man- Plainview-Elgin-Millville goalkeeper Haley Gudmundson gets her hands torville in Pine Island, Thursday. on the ball before Pine Island/Zumbrota-Mazeppas Liza Shelquist can Summer Cavalaro turned back head in the ball in Tuesdays game in Pine Island. Pine Island/Zumbrota-Mazeppa 0 0 = 0 11 of 12 shots. The KoMets con- Pine Island/Zumbrota-Mazeppa 0 PIZM saves in goal: Summer Cavalaro (11) trolled the contest, allowing the Kasson-Mantorville 1 PIZM shots on goal: 4 0 1 =1 Wildcats just four shots on goal. Kasson-Mantorville

Halloween Hustle 5K fun run set for Oct. 26

ZUMBROTA The second annual Halloween Hustle 5K fun run will be held Saturday, October 26 at 8 a.m. at the Goodhue County Fairgrounds in Zumbrota. The 5K fun run/walk is sponsored by the Goodhue County 4H Green Travelers. The event will start and finish at the 4-H building Pine Islands Logan Meurer runs in front of Zumbrota-Mazeppa/Kenyon-Wanamingos Eric Hokanson, Noah at the fairgrounds. This event is
Grove and Ben Nystuen early in the first half of Thursdays ZMKW Invitational held at the Zumbrota Golf Club.

open to all. You can pre-register by October 23 by contacting the Goodhue County 4-H website or by calling 507-358-3347. Cost is $15 for 12 and under ($20 after Oct. 23), $20 for 13 and older ($25 after Oct. 23) and $60 for family registration (four or more). Participants will receive a T-

shirt while supply lasts. Medals and age division awards for participants 0-10, 1-14, 15-19, 2029, 30-29, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 and over. There will also be a costume contest with prizes for the top costumes. A costume is not required to participate.

Football KW at Pine Island, Friday, October 4, pre-game at 6:45 p.m. Join us Saturday mornings at 9:05 a.m. for the Area Fall Coaches Shows. KW 10:40, Goodhue 11:10, ZM 11:20, and Pine Island 11:25

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schools offer vocal and instrumental music programs that perform public concerts. Summer concerts are held in city parks. Quilters, woodturners, and fiber artists have organized groups to share their ideas and skills, working collaboratively. The News-Record area is fortunate to have countless individuals, of all ages, involved in such a wide range of the arts for area residents and visitors to our communities to enjoy. With the broad range of art disciplines found in the area, only a few art forms are represented here.

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Section B of NEWS-RECORD

Area arts volunteers are recognized in October

By Marilyn Anderson Specific definitions for art, fine arts, and the arts can be found. Art is described by the Merriam-Webster dictionary as something that is created with imagination and skill and that is beautiful or that expresses important ideas or feelings. Fine art is described as art (such as painting, sculpture, or music) concerned primarily with the creation of beautiful objects. The term the arts, implies a broader range of disciplines than art, and includes not only visual arts, but also literary arts (poetry, novels, short stories, etc.) and the performing arts (music, dance, magic, theatre and film). Often times, art forms may be combined as occurs with a visual or literary element in a performance. While the Twin Cities is home to renowned theater, music, and visual arts centers such as the Guthrie Theater, Walker Art Center, Minnesota Orchestra, and St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, southeast Minnesota is also home to outstanding community theaters, art centers, and art tours that feature area artisans and crafters. Some communities have organized art councils. Potteries can be found as well as shops where local handcrafted items are sold. Local

Connie Ludwig
GOODHUE Growing up as a daughter of the carpenter foreman of the Minnesota State Parks had its advantages and disadvantages for Connie Ludwig. As a youth, she lived in St. Croix State Park near Hinckley, Minnesota. She first began drawing and painting as a seven-year-old, sitting on the front stoop, wishing she had a horse. She could draw deer and raccoons at a very young age. But living in a State Park, she couldnt have the usual pets. At the time, Hinckley offered no art classes, so Ludwigs first formal art education occurred when she attended college at the University of Minnesota and later at St. Cloud. She found the classes in interior design to be extremely beneficial en route to her degree in art education. Though Ludwig has been an art teacher herself (having taught in Rosemount Schools), she continues to takes classes every chance she gets. She said, They are never a waste of time. Ludwig has lived in rural Goodhue since 1994 when she moved there with her husband, Jim Majerus, and their children. She worked at the Zumbrota Public Library a number of years but continued to paint. Many examples of her work can be seen throughout their home. Her work consists of acrylic, watercolor, and oil paintings. Other pieces of Ludwigs art have also been used for fundraising. The original watercolor Mourning Dove and a banner featuring the artwork were recently auctioned off as part of the Art on Main project sponsored by Zumbrota Area Arts Council. Ludwig was also a member of the projects committee. An eagle watercolor print donated to Coalition for Sensible Siting is another example of Ludwigs projects painted for donation purposes. Ludwig realizes the impact painting in public has on others, especially youth. A day before this years Garden Tour, she was at the Summer Celebration of the Arts at the Anderson Center in Red Wing. Throughout much of the day, she was working on the early stages of a painting, using a photograph of two young girls as her model. As is typical for her, she was lost in the project, concentrating on the work, when her husband told her, You have an audience, Connie. Two young girls, approximately four to seven years old, were watching her intently with their jaws wide open. Though Ludwigs work was just a drawing at the time and looked awful the young girls were impressed with what they were watching. The girls parents appreciated their opportunity to meet Ludwig and learn about a work in progress.

Wayne Morris
WANAMINGO Growing up in Hastings, Wayne Morris was a country kid and the second of nine children. Though he joined band in the fifth grade and sang in the church choir, music wasnt his primary focus. During college at Gustavus Adolphus College, his plan was a double major in math and music, but due to scheduling, he ended up with a degree in music education with a minor in business. This led to a 36-year teaching career at Wanamingo and Kenyon-Wanamingo Schools. He retired in 2010. As an experienced instrumental music teacher, Morris is often contacted for substitute teaching roles in area schools. But his volunteering activities and other projects have kept him equally busy. Morris plays a variety of instruments including French horn, trumpet, trombone, saxophone, clarinet, and percussion. He started playing with the Zumbrota Community Band in the late 1970s. After taking a break for a few years when things got hectic, he rejoined the group, where he plays whatever instrument they need. Morris has played for the summer musicals sponsored by ZAAC and PAPA and has been involved with the music for the Berne Swissfest. His most recent partake care of for Scott. Morris began helping with the ZMHS marching band program with Cory letting me do the fun things. Morris helped outfit the travel trailer used for parades, sometimes driving it to out-of-town locations. At other times, you might find him helping Brenda Medina with the ZM Middle School band students, directing a pep band for KW home volleyball or basketball games, or setting up sound equipment at KW Elementary School. Or maybe you saw him helping during the 2012 production of Urinetown: The Musical at KW High School. Morris doesnt find doing all of these things stressful. He said, They are things I like to do and it keeps me busy. It is more fun helping someone else than doing it for yourself. He also pointed out the benefit of participating in music and other art forms as something you can do all of your life for example, participating in community theatre or community band as an adult. If you dont see Morris playing an instrument or helping at a music program, you might see him baling hay (for his horses) or painting. He painted the shelters at Riverside Park in Wanamingo and helped with re-roofing at the pool. As he said, he likes to keep busy.

During the past few years, Ludwig has become involved with the Red Wing Arts Association (RWAA) and other area organizations. She volunteers a day or two each month at the Depot Gallery, located in the Red Wing Depot. The gallery was opened by RWAA in 2003. In addition to volunteering at the center, she has participated in the RWAA fundraising Garden Tour the past two summers. Besides featuring the horticulture at each site, an artist is also featured, creating a pastel garden-inspired piece of art during the day-long event. The piece is later auctioned off.

ticipation with these groups was as a substitute drummer for Forever Plaid in 2012 in Zumbrota and the Swiss heritage event held at Berne in August 2013. After a community band practice last year, Morris set up the stage for Scott Cory, the Zumbrota-Mazeppa High School instrumental band teacher. Morris had been the band manager in college, and he said, This was the type of thing I enjoyed and I can

Lori VanNatta
MAZEPPA With the current popularity of quilting, there are many people from the area involved in the process which is often described as an art or as a craft. Quilting can refer either to the process of creating a quilt or to the sewing of two or more layers of material together to make a thicker padded material. The process often includes other steps such as designing, piecing, appliqu, binding and more. Often, groups of quilters gather to make quilts together to donate to others. Lori VanNatta of Mazeppa is someone who has been sewing and quilting since childhood. She recalls that her grandmother would make quilts out of material scraps purchased from Kid Duds in Cannon Falls. VanNatta began her quilting experiences by helping her grandma tie the quilts. She sewed for 4-H projects and made all of her own clothes. With a mom who was also crafty, and the encouragement of a friend to make fancy ones, it was only natural for VanNatta to make quilts that were more of a challenge. She prefers to hand-quilt, leaving machine stitching for others to do. VanNatta has made and donated ten quilts per year for the past three years to residents of Zumbrota Health Services, to make the rooms homier. She tries to personalize the quilts for those who will receive them. An example is a quilt with about 50 other volunteers, has organized a quilt show held during Mazeppa Daze each July. After going to the quilt shows in Zumbrota, she said, We could do one, too. This years show had 146 quilts on display that were beautiful, and many were also old with interesting stories. Another of VanNattas projects has been the Monday Night Quilters. About ten years ago, several people wanted to learn how to make quilts. Under VanNattas organization and guidance, they started to meet in the empty apartment above her barbershop business, the Main Attraction, on Mazeppas Main Street. Later, they moved down the street to the Community Street. Twelve to twenty people, ages four to eighty (or more) meet free on Monday evenings from 5:30 to 8:00. VanNatta serves as a resource for quilting questions, but she said, It is more than quilting. It is conversation, laughter, and community oriented. Her newest venture has been Made in Mazeppa, a small shop featuring merchandise made only by citizens of Mazeppa. It is a room at the back of Main Attraction that offers a variety of items ranging from greeting cards to canned goods to quilted items. VanNatta doesnt charge a commission to those who bring items to sell. The only stipulation is that the vendor be from Mazeppa; shoppers can be from anywhere.

Allan Nilson
ZUMBROTA Allan Nilson became a member of the Zumbrota Area Arts Council soon after the group organized in 1997. He was not involved in the arts as a youth (though he played in junior high band), but he got involved with ZAAC primarily because he enjoyed music and movies. Nilson found his niche in ZAAC with the musical production of Bye Bye Birdie in 2000. He helped with the set for the performances which were done at the high school auditorium in Zumbrota. Though he had designed and built his familys home in rural Zumbrota twenty years earlier, he said, I had never done anything like that (set design). I really enjoyed it. Two years later, Hello, Dolly was the production. Recalling the response during the scene when a giant staircase came out on the stage when the curtains opened, Nilson said, I just loved it when I heard the reaction. By the time the next production, The Music Man, rolled around, Nilson was listed as set designer on the program. Regarding his role as set de-

signer, Nilson said, That is where I prefer to be behind the scenes. He explained that each play or performance is unique as to what it requires to make it appealing and work. For example, the latest production, Dont Tell My Wife, was a door comedy with the actors coming and going in and

Marty Nunemaker
PINE ISLAND After growing up in Winona, Marty Nunemaker moved back to the area from South Dakota in 2009 to be closer to healthcare following a kidney transplant. Settling in Pine Island, she learned of Pine Area People for the Arts (PAPA) through a community welcome information packet. She recalled thinking, Im a theatre person, so this is right up my alley. At a summer concert sponsored by PAPA, she met member Myra Murray. Nunemaker attended the next PAPA meeting and has been involved ever since. A large endeavor for Nunemaker has been directing the summer musicals for students in grades 49. During the summer of 2013, Fiddler on the Roof was performed with 50 kids involved in the production. Kids do everything, she said. It gives the younger ones a chance to know what theatre is all about. They dont want a line the first year, but want more the next year. By the following year, they want a big part.

By their last year, they are ready for the high school productions. The five-week schedule is packed with rehearsals devoted to choreography, learning lines, and blocking before the technical rehearsals take place. It is finally

out of two doors often. While Nilson has a good idea of what the set should look like after he reads the play, the director also has ideas that will be incorporated. For Dont Tell My Wife, the director wanted the doors as far apart as possible. Nilson also wanted the doors to be solid and work well. But having problems during production, though not planned, added to the comedy. When not creating sets for shows at the State Theatre, Nilson may be seen there, selling tickets or popcorn. He is in his second threeyear term on the ZAAC Board, currently serving as vice-president. When he was asked to consider the board position, he was told, You dont have to have artistic talent, just an interest. Nilson said, I grew up incredibly shy. I started volunteering to get out in different situations. I volunteered at the library; and got on the board. Im involved with ZAAC. I no longer have a problem talking in front of people. Volunteering has helped me grow. ORONOCO A little more than He added that being involved al- two years ago, Ellen Simon was lows one to get to meet some great looking for a new hobby when people you wouldnt meet othershe attended some fiber arts classes wise. at Crossings in Zumbrota. Within a short time, Simon realized weaving was her new hobby. She purchased a loom, and joined the time for the performances. Zumbro Valley Fiber Arts Guild. Nunemaker said of the young ac- The Guilds monthly meetings, tors, When the applause hits at conveniently held nearby in the the end of the first show for the Oronoco Community Center, profourth-graders, we have a new vided Simon with an opportunity convert to theatre. to meet other fiber enthusiasts from Nunemaker has been acting southeastern Minnesota. She was much of her life. She and her sis- shocked to see the large memberter have been doing skits together ship at the Guild. Some just spin, much of their lives, starting when some weave, some knit, she said. they put together a program for a mother/daughter event at church. I marvel at how many are interShe said, We proved you can go ested in fiber arts in the area. to church and laugh. Her passion Now, Simon has a spare bedroom for theatre continued throughout set up with two looms with sevcollege and then as an adult in eral projects completed and othcommunity theatre. Family skits ers in the works including wall hangings, anything rugs, table have occurred over the years. In addition to the summer mu- runners, and placements. It was at a Guild meeting that sicals, Nunemaker has directed PAPAs Christmas variety show, Simon met Kay Fenske. Fenske, playing the role of an on-stage in addition to being a fiber enthudirector. She loves working with siast and Guild member, works at people. Working with children Ability Building Center (ABC) in is especially fun, being able to see Rochester. She told the group how them grow up, she said. She noted ABC had received a grant to purthat gearing arts programs spe- chase a loom and materials to start cifically for different age groups a weaving program for its clients, is particularly important.

with a tractor pattern for a farmer. She enjoys the response she gets from those who receive their quilts, including the surprised man who said, Really? That is for me? She is also a part of the quilting group at Lands Lutheran Church that makes quilts for student members upon their high school graduation. The quilters try to personalize the quilts, giving it a theme that is of interest to the specific student. She said, We want each of them to take a part of home with them off to wherever they go [after graduation]. VanNatta frequently donates quilts for fundraisers. For the past five or six years, VanNatta, along

Ellen Simon

but volunteers were needed to help. Simon, a newcomer to weaving, told Fenske she didnt know how to weave well yet. However, with some encouragement, Simon started volunteering. She said, Other volunteers know things I dont, so I learn as well as help. Simon volunteers at ABC three or four times a month, for 90 minutes to two hours each time. There are three or four volunteers at each of the weekly sessions where cli-

ents, depending on their abilities, make mug rugs (miniature woven rugs to place coffee mugs on), pillows, rugs, and placemats. Volunteers do much of the initial setup preparation and then assist as needed with the projects. Simon said the greatest reward of volunteering at ABC is, I like to see the happy reaction when they finish their projects. They are just elated. She added that it has also given her the opportunity to meet a lot of people and it provides a good feeling helping others out. On September 21, several members of the Zumbro Valley Fiber Arts Guild were among those displaying at Zumbrota City Hall during the areas annual Art Splash event. Fenske was in attendance along with several participants in the classes at ABC. They were demonstrating their skills and displaying their projects. Fenske said, We wouldnt be able to have the program at ABC without dedicated volunteers like Ellen. Simon volunteers at the food shelf of Oronoco and is at the end of her sixth year serving on the board for Pine Island Area Home Services. She is also an active member of the Presbyterian Church of Oronoco.

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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 Bruce Peterson. Sunday mornings: 9 a.m. Mass. Tuesday mornings: 8 a.m. Mass. a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship.

ORONOCO
GRACE LUTHERAN, WELS , 45 1st Avenue NE, Oronoco: 507-367-4329, Pastor Ben Kempfert 507-367-4426. Office hours: Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.noon. Sundays: 8:45 a.m. Sunday School; Bible class; 10 a.m. Worship. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ORONOCO , 40 3rd Street SW., Rev. Lisa Johnson; Office hours: Tuesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Wednesdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

p.m. Praise team. Thurs., Oct. 3: 7 p.m. Worship and music meeting. Sat., Oct. 5: 5:30 p.m. Worship with communion, potluck. Sun., Oct. 6: 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. Worship with communion; 9:30 a.m. Adult forum, fellowship, Sunday school, grade 7 confirmation, handbells; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school. Tues., Oct. 8: 8:30 a.m. Mission quilting, staff meeting; 1:30 p.m. Bible study; 3:15 p.m. Childrens choir. Wed., Oct. 9: 3:30 p.m. Grades 7 and 8 confirmation; 6 p.m. Adult ed; 7 p.m. Chancel choir; Conf stole making; 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. 2: 9 a.m. Pastor Carolyn at Better Brew. Thurs., Oct. 3: Clergy Day Apart; 7 p.m. Disciple. Sun. Oct. 6: 9 a.m. Worship with communion; 10 a.m. Fellowship; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school. Mon.-Wed., Oct. 7-9: Harvest Dinner Prep. Mon., Oct. 7: 6:30 p.m. Silent prayer. Tues., Oct. 8: UM clergy lunch. Wed., Oct. 9: 9 a.m. Pastor Carolyn at Better Brew.

ship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school; 5:45 p.m. Youth group supper; 6 p.m. Youth group. Wed., Oct. 9: 3:15 p.m. Overcomers; 6:30 p.m. Choir. 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. GRACE & ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCHES, Rural Goodhue, County. 4 Blvd., Andrew Krause, Pastor. Grace: Sundays 10:30 a.m. Worship; Wednesdays 7 p.m. Worship; Communion the Wednesday before the second and last Sundays of the month and communion the second and last Sunday of the month; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School. St. Johns: Sundays 9 a.m. Worship; communion the second and last Sunday of the month; 10:15 a.m. Sunday School. HAUGE LUTHERAN, Rural Kenyon, Martin Horn, Pastoral. Wed., Oct. 2: 5 p.m. 1st year confirmation; 6:15 p.m. 2nd year confirmation; 6:30 p.m. Choir; 7:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer. Sun., Oct. 6: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:45 a.m. Worship; 5:45 p.m. Youth group supper at Emmanuel; 6 p.m Youth group at Emmanuel. Wed., Oct. 9: 3:15 p.m. Overcomers; 6:30 p.m. Choir at Emmanuel. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Hay Creek (LCMS), 24686 Old Church Road. Pastor Lowell Sorenson, 651388-4577. Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Worship. LANDS LUTHERAN, 16640 Highway. 60 Blvd., Zumbrota, MN 55992-5105. Zumbrota. Wed., Oct. 2: 9 a.m. Coffee and conversation; 6:15 p.m. Worship with communion; Confirmation; 7 p.m. Youth group. Thurs., Oct. 3: 7:15 a.m. Youth Bible study at Bridgets; 9:30 a.m. Circle at church. Fri., Oct. 4: 6:30 p.m. Praise practice. Sat. Oct. 5: 8 a.m. Stewardship meeting. Sun., Oct. 6: 7:45 a.m. Praise practice; 8:30 a.m. Praise worship with communion; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, Tanzania forum; 10:30 a.m. Worship with communion. Mon., Oct. 7: 6:30 p.m. Worship commit-

tee. Tues., Oct. 8: 11 a.m. Text study; 7 p.m. Choir. Wed., Oct. 9: 9 a.m. Coffee and conversation; 6 p.m. Confirmation banquet. MINNEOLA LUTHERAN, 13628 County 50 Blvd. Wed., Oct. 2: 9:30 a.m. Womens Bible study meeting at Janelle Foxs; 7:30 p.m. Adult choir practice. Sun., Oct. 6: 8 a.m. Youth board meeting; 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. ELW Worship; 11:30 a.m. Adult ministry board meeting. ST. COLUMBKILL CATHOLIC , 36483 County. 47 Blvd., Belle Creek, Bruce Peterson, Pastor. Sundays: 10:30 a.m. Mass. ST. JOHNS EV. LUTHERAN, Bear Valley, Alan Horn, Pastor. 843-6211, home; 843-5302 work. Bible Class is every Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Mazeppa. Sun., Oct. 6: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Worship. ST. JOHNS EV. LUTHERAN, WELS, Minneola Township, County Road 7, rural Zumbrota, Randall Kuznicki, Pastor. Sat., Oct. 5: 9 a.m. Martin Luther College Auxiliary at MLC, New Ulm. Sun., Oct. 6: 10:30 a.m. Worship (Synod Sunday). Mon., Oct. 7: 1 p.m. Red Wing Pastoral Conference at Christ Our Rock, Rochester. Continues from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. the next day. ST. PETER LUTHERAN, The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Bel-

videre, 28961 365th St., Goodhue, MN 55027-8515, Dr. Scott T. Fiege, Pastor. Sun., Oct. 6: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Worship with communion. Mon., Oct. 7: 7:30 p.m. Church council meeting. Wed., Oct. 9: 1:30 p.m. Adult Bible class; 6 p.m. Confirmation class. STORDAHL LUTHERAN, ELCA, Rural Zumbrota. Church: (507) 732-5711, Kathy Lowery, Pastor, Home 507271-5711. Wed., Oct. 2: 6:30 p.m. Church Council. Sat. Oct. 5: 4 p.m. Klubb Supper. Sun., Oct. 6: 9 a.m. Confirmation; 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 9:30 a.m. Choir; 10:30 a.m. Worship. Tues., Oct. 8: 11 a.m. Pastors text study. URLAND LUTHERAN Rural Route. 1, Box 300, Cannon Falls, MN 550095411, Pastors: Arthur W. Sharot Jr., Dean Lundgren, 263-2770. Visitation Minister, Linda Flom, 263-5613. Wed., Oct. 2: 6 a.m. Mens Bible study; 6:30 p.m. Confirmation; 7:30 p.m. Praise and worship practice. 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.

GOODHUE
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC , Goodhue, Bruce Peterson, Pastor. Saturdays: 5:30 p.m. Mass. Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:45 a.m. Mass. ST. LUKE LUTHERAN, Goodhue, 651-923-4695, Pastor Regina Hassanally. Wed., Oct. 2: 6:30 p.m. Confirmation. Sun., Oct. 6: Consecration Day; 8:30 a.m. Sunday school; 9:30 a.m. Worship with communion; baptism; brunch at Community Center. Tues., Oct. 8: 9 a.m. Womens Bible study. Wed., Oct. 9: 6:30 p.m. Confirmation; 7:30 p.m. Council meeting. ST. PETERS EV. LUTHERAN, WELS, 702 Third Ave., Goodhue, Randall L. Kuznicki, Pastor. Wed., Oct. 2: 8:30 a.m. Quilting. Sat., Oct. 5: 9 a.m. Martin Luther College Auxiliary at MLC, New Ulm; 4:15 p.m. Confirmation class. Sun., Oct. 6: 8:15 a.m. Worship (Synod Sunday and food shelf); 9:15 a.m. Sunday school, Bible study. Mon., Oct. 7: 1 p.m. Red Wing Pastoral Conference at Christ Our Rock, Rochester. Continues from 9: a.m. to 4 p.m. the next day.

PINE ISLAND
CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH , Pine Island, Tim Graham, Pastor, 507-356-4306, www.corner stonepi.org, ASL Interpretation available. Cornerstone Kids meet every Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. Prayer meeting is Wednesdays at 7 p.m. GOOD NEWS EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, 208 North Main, Pine Island, Chris Paulson, Pastor, (507) 356-4834. Sundays: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for children and adults; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 7 p.m. Youth Group for grades 7-12. Wednesdays: 6 p.m. AWANA for grades K-6; 7:30 p.m. Bible study for all ages. PINE ISLAND ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 520 So. Main St., Pine Island, 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. ST. MICHAELS CATHOLIC, 451 5th Street SW, Pine Island, 356-4280, Father Randal Kasel, Pastor; 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.-1 p.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 214 3rd St. S.W., Box 708, Pine Island, John Torris Lohre, Senior Pastor; Kip A. Groettum, Associate Pastor. Email: saintpaulpi@yahoo.com; Web site: www.saintpaulpi.org. Wed., Oct. 2: 1:30 p.m. Lydia circle; 3:30 p.m. 7th and 8th grade confirmation; 6 p.m. Adult ed; 7 p.m. Chancel choir; 8

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. WANAMINGO LUTHERAN ELCA, Wanamingo, MN 55983, Christopher Culuris, Pastor. Office hours Thursdays 1-3 p.m., 507-824-2410. Wednesdays 4:30 p.m. Confirmation at Trinity.

MAZEPPA
ST. JOHNS EV. LUTHERAN , Mazeppa, Alan Horn, Pastor. 8436211, home; 843-5302 work. Bible class every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Sun., Oct. 6: 8:30 a.m. Worship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school. Mon., Oct. 7: 7 p.m. Worship. ST. PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC , Mazeppa. Weekends-Masses: Sun.: 10 a.m., Mazeppa, Fr. Joe Fogal. UNITED METHODIST , Mazeppa, David Neil, Pastor. Church: 843-4962; home: 732-4291. Every Sunday: 9:30

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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. 2: 10:30 a.m. Bible study; 3:30 p.m. Confirmation class; 6:15 p.m. Bell choir; 7 p.m. Choir. Sun., Oct. 6: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Worship; 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 9:30 a.m. Teen Bible study, adult Bible study; 6 p.m. Luther League. Mon., Oct. 7: 7 p.m. Bible study. Tues., Oct. 8: 6 p.m. Youth Discipleship Board; 7 p.m. Outreach Board; 7:30 p.m. Adult Discipleship Board. Wed., Oct. 9: 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; 6:15 p.m. Bell choir; 7 p.m. Choir. FAMILY WORSHIP CHURCH Weekly worship services: 81 West 5th Street, Zumbrota, 507-732-7438, www.fwc 1.org. Sunday: 9:30 a.m.; 1Corinthians 12-14; Wednesday, 7 p.m., Prayer and healing. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC, 455 East Avenue, Zumbrota; Rev. Lisa Johnson. LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY CHURCH , a Wesleyan church, 179 W. 3rd St., Zumbrota, lighthousecommunityzum @yahoo.com, Janet Fischer, Pastor. Office: 732-5074. Tuesdays: 6 p.m. Bible Study at the home of Jim and Leora Busch. Sun., Oct. 6: 10:45 a.m. Worship, guest speaker Rev. Marty Miller. NEW RIVER ASSEMBLY OF GOD , 290 South Main Street, Zumbrota. 507-398-2604. Pastor Gary Basinski. Service times: Saturday, 7 p.m. www.NewRiverZumbrota.com. OUR SAVIOURS LUTHERAN AFLC Eric Westlake and Tim Banks, Pastors, 1549 East Avenue, Zumbrota, 732-5449, church office. Website: oslczumbrota.org. Office hours: Tues., Wed., and Fri., 8 a.m.-noon. Wed., Oct. 2: 11:30 a.m. Womens Bible study; 12:45 p.m. Wings; junior youth group; 6 p.m. Youth group and prayer hour; 7 p.m. Bible study. CHURCH OF ST. PAUL, 749 Main St. South, Zumbrota, 732-5324, email stpauls@hcinet.net Pastor Father Randal Kasel, pastor. Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. http://stpaulzm.com. Mass Schedule: Sunday, 8:30 a.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. Mass at the nursing home is the second Tuesday of the month at 9:15 a.m. UNITED REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 560 W. 3rd St., Zumbrota, 732-7303, Tom Isaacson and Susan Vikstrom, pastor. Wed., Oct. 2: 7:15 a.m. Christian Breakfast Club; 8 a.m. Ruth Circle at Bridgets; 6 p.m. WELCA; 6:45 p.m. Confirmation; 7 p.m. Choir. Thurs., Oct. 3: 8 a.m. WIC. Fri., Oct. 4: Wedding rehearsal. Sat., Oct. 5: Wedding of Cory Adams and Stephanie Klein. Sun., Oct. 6: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Worship; 9:15 a.m. PACE, youth present Wyoming mission slide show. Tues., Oct. 8: 7 p.m. Property management. Wed., Oct. 9: 7:15 a.m. Christian Breakfast Club; 6:45 p.m. Confirmation; 7 p.m. Choir.

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Grace Lutheran Hog Roast is Oct. 6

ORONOCO Grace Lutheran Church, 45 First Ave. N.E. Oronoco, invites area residents to its annual Hog Roast and Fall Craft/Bake Sale on Sunday, October 6, at 11 a.m. There will be a free will donation. Mark Smeby, a Nashville recording artist, joins the festivities with a free concert featuring his new hymn release, Holy, Holy, Holy. Anyone is welcome to worship with us at 10 a.m. Questions, call the church office at 507-367-4329.

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Southeast Deanery Council of Catholic Women meets Oct. 10

GOODHUE The fall meeting of the Southeast Deanery Council of Catholic Women will meet on Thursday, October 10 at Holy Trinity Parish of Goodhue. Schedule for the day is as follows: 8:30 a.m. Registration and coffee 9-10 a.m. Meeting 10-11 a.m. Speaker for the day, Mike Ojile 11:15 a.m. Rosary 11:30 a.m. Mass followed by luncheon. The cost for the day is $8 and reservations can be made by calling Terry Anderson Buck, 651923-4110 or 651-380-2117 or email her at twobucks@sleepy eyetel.net. The speaker will talk about rites within the Catholic Church. He has gathered much information about this subject and will be sharing it that day. Everyone is welcome to attend. Please make your reservations by Sunday, October 6.

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Kimberly Hinrichs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hinrichs of Zumbrota, and Adam Murphy, son of Patricia Murphy of Cork, Ireland, were married on Sunday, September 8, 2013 in Santa Monica, California. The bride graduated from the University of Wisconsin La Crosse and holds a bachelors degree in psychology and Spanish. She was employed by the World Council of Credit Unions before moving to Corona, California with her husband. The groom has a bachelors degree in accounting and a masters degree in business from the University College Cork and is employed by Aseptic Solutions USA, in Corona, California, where the couple currently resides.

RURAL
EMMANUEL LUTHERAN, Aspelund, Martin Horn, Pastor. Wed., Oct. 2: 5 p.m. 1st year confirmation at Hauge; 6:15 p.m. 2nd year confirmation at Hauge; 6:30 p.m. Choir at Hauge; 7:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer at Hauge. Fri., Oct. 4: 9 a.m. Womens prayer. Sun., Oct. 6: 9 a.m. Wor-

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True country music coming to the State Theatre

ZUMBROTA With an uncanny ability to sound like Hank Williams, David Church is a proponent and practitioner of what he calls true country music. Crossings brings Church to the State Theatre in Zumbrota on Friday, October 4, at 7:30 p.m. Church is a singer/songwriter and Nashville recording artist who, though best known for his ability to sound like Hank, also performs and records his originals and other traditional country music. He was surrounded by country and bluegrass music from his birth in Lancaster, Ohio a small town on the outskirts of Columbus. He began playing banjo at the age of 5, and eventually was heavily influenced by Williams vocal style. Remarkably, Churchs many fans have found him despite his lack of mainstream hits. He has chosen to remain true to traditional country music and has become a standard-bearer of that sound for all those who long for it but rarely hear it on the radio. Church has been featured on RFD-TVs popular show, Midwest Country for more than seven years. His popularity continues to soar as he makes regular appearances on the show and tours throughout the world. Fans of early country music will revel in Churchs music! Tickets are $25 in advance, $28 at the door. To reserve tickets, go to www.crossingsatcarnegie.com, call 507-732-7616 or stop in to Crossings at 320 East Avenue in Zumbrota.

WANAMINGO POLICE REPORT

By Alicia Hunt-Welch vehicle. The following information was September 11 9:07 a.m. A citation for drivprovided by the Goodhue County ing after suspension and speeding Sheriffs Office. was issued near Hader. September 8 11:34 a.m. A chocolate lab 10:29 p.m. A black lab and dog was reported missing on the four puppies were reported miss49200 block of 100th Ave in Cherry ing from the 9400 block of Cty 11 Grove Township. in Cherry Grove Township. They 6:07 p.m. A person from Mingo had been missing since about four View Dr was cleaning the ditch days. near Hader and found a license September 12 12:14 a.m. Lights were replate and wallet. A deputy contacted Kannabec County in an at- ported on in a building on 3rd Ave. A deputy checked the area and all tempt to contact the owner. appeared fine. September 9 5:19 p.m. A gas drive-off theft 6:08 p.m. Cenex was informed of about $46 was reported at Cenex. that if a subject came in to use a September 10 credit card to contact law enforce12:52 a.m. A bike was found ment. The subject came in and near the ball fields and was taken used the card, it was declined, and to the city storage facility. It had the business took custody of the been there for over a week. card. The subject then paid in cash 9:46 a.m. Suspicious activity and left. was reported at an abandoned prop6:14 p.m. A suicide threat was erty on the 12000 block of 415th reported on the 40500 block of St in Minneola Township. Cty 8 in Wanamingo Township. 9:50 a.m. A suspicious per- The subject received assistance. son was reported on the 15700 September 13 block of Hwy 60 in Minneola 2:11 p.m. Medial assistance Township. was requested on the 49700 block 9:45 p.m. An erratically driven of 75th Ave in Cherry Grove Townvehicle was reported near Hader. ship. The Zumbrota Police stopped the 11:06 p.m. A verbal domestic incident was reported on 3rd St E. Cty 50 and Hader. The driver said Those involved were separated for he was not injured, but later called the night. back to say his back started hurtSeptember 14 ing. The state patrol handled the 6:51 p.m. A deputy was asked incident. to remove an unwanted person from 4:28 p.m. Medical assistance the 47800 block of 160th Ave in was requested on the 6900 block Roscoe Township. The deputy of Hwy 60 in Cherry Grove Townstood by until a ride arrived. ship.
September 15 September 19

7:34 p.m. A verbal disturbance was reported on the 16400 block of 460th St in Roscoe Township. The subjects left before a deputy arrived.
September 16

5:06 p.m. Threatening text messages were reported on 3rd Ave. The person was advised on the restraining order process and to contact Dodge County regarding incidents there. Extra patrol was requested for the night. 8:58 p.m. Two brown horses were loose on 40 Acres Trl in Wanamingo Township. The owners was contacted.

2:00 p.m. A person on Mingo View Dr received inappropriate photos via email and was looking for advice. A deputy spoke with her. 4:02 p.m. Shots from what sounded like an M-80 were reported near 3rd Ave. A deputy checked the area but was unable to locate a problem.
September 20

4:25 a.m. Medical assistance was requested on Mill St W. 7:17 a.m. A deputy was asked checked on a male who spent the night in a field drive near the 9300 block of Cty 54 in Cherry Grove September 17 Township. The male had a bike 1:52 p.m. A speeding ticket and suitcase with him. The male was issued near 420th St and Cty left when a deputy arrived. 8 in Wanamingo Township. 1:51 p.m. A speeding ticket September 18 was issued near Cty 12 and 105th 6:35 a.m. A rollover accident Ave in Cherry Grove Township. was reported on Hwy 52 between

From Our Files

WANAMINGO
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Ruud and children of Wayzata spent the Ryan Olson returned to Mankato weekend at the home of her parState University after being home ents, Mr. and Mrs. Ole Thompfor the summer. His brother Bret son, and with friends in this vilOlson began his freshman year there. They are the sons of Chuck and Tudy Olson.

GOODHUE
lage and vicinity. *** Mrs. Charles 40 Years Ago Lee returned to her home at AusOctober 4, 1973 tin Sunday after spending a week Mr. and Mrs. Carl Puppe noted with her husband at the Harry Haller their 40th wedding anniversary on home. Sunday. *** Alice Rusch, employee at Dedens Cafe, along with Mrs. Ellen Vieths and Mrs. Lorraine Voth, gathered at Dedens last Thursday to honor Mrs. Leone Ryan, who is retiring after eight years of working there. *** On Friday afternoon Irma Vieths was hostess to a card party on the occasion of her birthday. on Saturday. *** Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Diercks of Zumbrota were Sunday dinner guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George C. Diercks. *** The A.B. Overbys were callers in Bay City, Wisconsin, on Saturday afternoon. *** Miss Georgene Warren of Red Wing was a houseguest at the Peter Allers home Wednesday and Thursday of last week.

20 Years Ago September 29, 1993

September 30, 1943

Mrs. Virgil Burfeind and Mrs. Glenn Freiheit visited friends in Red Wing on Monday. *** Mrs. Thomas McNamara spent Sunday and Monday with relatives in Minneapolis. *** Mr. and Mrs. Harold Olson of Red Wing were Sunday visitors at the Fred Buck home. *** Mrs. Rosa Smith of Zumbrota is visiting this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Banidt.

40 Years Ago September 4, 1973

The beauty shop formerly owned by Lucille Capretz has been purchased by Linda Parker, who will be the new operator, effective immediately. *** Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Goplen, John and Jennifer, left last Thursday by Amtrak for Springfield, Virginia. *** Curtis Olson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Olson, has been promoted to the rank of sergeant.

70 Years Ago

50 Years Ago October 3, 1963

BORN TO: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gadient, a daughter, on September 26; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gadient, a daughter, on September 25. *** Named a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship contest taken by high school juniors last spring, was senior James Majerus of Bellechester. *** Mr. and Mrs. Donald OReilly and Mrs. Vincent OReilly were Sunday afternoon and supper company at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray McNamara, Sr.

50 Years Ago October 3, 1963

An all-expense-paid trip to Las Vegas, Nevada, is in store for the winner of the first annual Southern Minnesota Invitational Roller Skate Queen Contest at the Quamingo Rink on October 12. *** Mr. and Mrs. Mernie Braget of Minneapolis were visitors in Wanamingo on Saturday. *** Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Skordahl left Monday for Northwood, North Dakota, after spending the past two weeks with relatives in this area.

70 Years Ago September 30, 1943

Benjamin C. Moe was appointed acting postmaster at the post of- WANAMINGO, 1963 Gene Berg and Carole Syverson were crowned fice in Wanamingo this week. *** Homecoming King and Queen at Wanamingo High School.

60 Years Ago October 1, 1953

BORN TO: Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gadient, a son, GOODHUE, 1973 Linda Gadient and Dan OConnor were crowned Homecoming
Queen and King at Goodhue High School.

PINE ISLAND
10 Years Ago October 1, 2003
The Pine Island bowling alley has new owners and a new name. Dan Kunz has opened Pine Island Pool & Pins for business. *** Molly Alberts and Lezli Weis of the Pine Island FFA Chapter exhibited dairy at the State Fair FFA Show. ebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Sunday. *** The Panther football team got a firsthand look at the new overtime rule last Friday evening, squeaking by Byron 18-12 in overtime. Jim Sugrue scored the winning touchdown. *** Donald Van Allen, 69, died on September 28 in a one-car accident on Highway 52, south of Cannon Falls. Herman Swee home. *** Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Jackson and Mrs. Norman Peterson were Thursday evening visitors at the John McKay home.

ZUMBROTA
10 Years Ago October 1, 2003
Mark Bolster accepted the Minnesota Detention Deputy of the Year Award for duty above and beyond achievements that surpassed others nominated from across the state. *** Ken Magnuson received his gold medal in rosemaling and will conduct a rosemaling class at Crossings. grandparents, Arnold and Lilly family for their 45th wedding anStechmann, at the Zumbrota Nurs- niversary. *** Mr. and Mrs. ing home. Clarence Benson spent Saturday morning in Eau Claire, Wiscon30 Years Ago sin, and the afternoon and Sunday October 5, 1873 Alvin and Rozella Lohmann and at the home of Mrs. Lenore Arden and Ruth Sikkink returned Benson.*** Jo Ellen Jackson of home September 19 following a Golden Valley, daughter of Mr. 2-1/2-week trip, which took them and Mrs. Robert Jackson, spent by bus to Yellowstone National the weekend with her parents. 50 Years Ago Park and through Oregon and October 3, 1963 Washington. *** Mr. and Mrs. Troye Kiefer returned home SunSunday evening supper guests day following a one week vaca- of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bailey tion spent with relatives and friends were Mr. and Mrs. William Flynn in North and South Dakota. *** of Faribault. *** Mr. and Mrs. Marion B. Pykies of Lake San Burton Rehder attended the silMarcos, California, is visiting rela- ver wedding anniversary of Mr. tives and friends in the area. and Mrs. Gordon Matthees, held at their farm home on Sunday. *** 40 Years Ago Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Evart and October 4, 1973 Mr. and Mrs. Henry Borgschatz family attended the annual fall were honored as guests Sunday, dinner and bazaar Sunday at the September 30 at their rural Zum- Catholic Church in Glenwood, brota home by members of their Wisconsin.

60 Years Ago October 1, 1953

Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Zeller and Mr. and Mrs. John Miller went on a weekend trip to Duluth and Two Harbors. *** Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rossi were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Postier at Rochester on Sunday. *** Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Holst and family were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hess at Faribault on Sunday. *** Miss Margaret Schleif of St. Paul spent Sunday night and Monday at the Eugene Noser home.

50 Years Ago Laura Ann Alberts of Pine-ShelOctober 3, 1963 ter Farms will be exhibiting cattle Mrs. Clarence Zupp of Blue at the 27th annual World Dairy Expo September 29 through Oc- Earth was a weekend guest of Mr. tober 3 at the Dane County Expo and Mrs. Donn Feigal. *** Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ohm of St. Charles Center at Madison, Wisconsin. were Friday visitors of Mr. and 40 Years Ago Mrs. Harold Cowles. *** Mr. and October 4, 1973 Mr. and Mrs. Emil Radtke cel- Mrs. John McKay and Gary visited last Tuesday evening at the

20 Years Ago September 29, 1993

20 Years Ago September 29, 1993

Man Lei Ma from Kowloon (a suburb of Hong Kong) is staying for the year with her host family, Ken and Doris Mulholland of Mazeppa. *** The Zumbrota High School class of 1948 held their reunion at the Covered Bridge Restaurant in Zumbrota on September 4. *** Mr. and Mrs. Howard Stechmann were happy to have all of their children home last weekend. They also visited with their

PINE ISLAND, 1963 Homecoming King and Queen at Pine Island High School are Dennis Kunz and Mari Ellen Pierce. Queen attendants are, from left to right, Jill Jasperson, Larraine Kuusela, and Kathy Schmiesing.

ZUMBROTA, 1973 First place winners in Fords Punt, Pass, and Kick competition were awarded on Saturday afternoon. From left to right are Ken Belanger (Zumbrota football coach and field manager of the event), Mark Maxon of Pine Island (13-year-old divison winner), Gary OConnor of Zumbrota (12-year-olds), Todd Kalass of Zumbrota (11-year-olds), Brian Murray of Pine Island (ten-year-olds), Kelly Bradley of Zumbrota (9-year-olds), Gene Peterman of Zumbrota (8-year-olds), and Bob Seely (Zumbrota Ford dealer and sponser of the event).

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Wanamingo

Wanamingo Veterans Memorial dedicated Sept. 21

By Alicia Hunt-Welch WANAMINGO As three former World War II Prisoners of War hoisted flags toward the afternoon sun, the anguish and sacrifice they made some 68 years ago was poignantly honored. On September 21, an estimated 700 people witnessed Ken Axelson, George Hammer and Russell Fechter raise the flags on the new Wanamingo Veterans Memorial in an elaborate dedication ceremony. The names of 28 former Prisoners of War (POW) and seven men listed as Missing in Action (MIA), all from Goodhue County, were engraved in white and set into a smooth polished black marble monument stone. Eric and Brad Jacobson attended the ceremony in honor of their father, Albert Jacobson who grew up in Wanamingo. As their fathers name was called, and the bell rang out in his honor, Alberts sons walked to the memorial and laid a red rose by his name. It was really special, Brad said, I never expected this many people here. The Jacobsons were not alone in their feelings of astonishment and gratitude. Many in attendance wiped tears as names of men they knew and loved were spoken and Wanamingo Veteran Honor Guard members walked to the memorial and saluted in their honor. They did so again as guest speaker Mary Gates Danielson shared the emotional hardship families like hers went through after being informed her husband was shot down and listed as Missing in Action. Several veterans groups in ceremonial dress, including Honor Guard units from Wanamingo, Kenyon, Mazeppa, and Rochester stood at attention. As the flags snapped in the wind and a solitary bugle played Taps, one could not help but be overcome with a sense of pride as an American and gratitude for the sacrifice these soldiers made. These are a few of their stories.
Ken Axelson

Former World War II POW Russell Fechter is surrounded by his family. Fechter and his wife Roxanne, back, live in Red Wing. Their granddaughters Kayla (left) and Lindsey (right) flew in from California to witness the dedication of the Wanamingo Veterans Memorial on September 21.

Photos by Alicia Hunt-Welch

Former Prisoners of War, Ken Axelson of Wanamingo, right, and George Hammer of Lake City, center, stand back after raising the American flag and the POW/MIA flag on the new memorial. Veteran Larry Pederson secures the ropes in place. Axelson, Hammer, and fellow POW Russell Fechter were honored to be in attendance and to have their names engraved on the memorial.

Ken Tennessen of Cannon Falls and his grandson Isaiah share a moment at the veterans memorial. Tennessen did two tours of duty in Vietnam and therefore very much appreciated the memorial. He said, This means a lot to us.

Albert Kenneth Axelson joined the Army in June 1943 right out of high school. He attended basic training in Texas and was chosen to serve as a medic. In June 1944, he participated in the Omaha Beach invasion in Normandy, and after the beach was secured they set up a field hospital. After hearing the 101st Airborne was in need of medics he went to England for parachute training. Upon completion he headed for France before moving on to Bastogne, Germany on December 18, 1944. After a week-long battle in Bastogne, Axelson went out in a jeep with Warren Cobbett to retrieve wounded men. The enemy surrounded them, and on January 3, 1945 Axelson was captured and taken to a Stalag prison camp. Prisoners were forced to live in deprivation. Axelson experienced starvation, and was forced to sleep on the ground. Captives would huddle together for warmth throughout the winter months. As the days of January, February and March crawled by, Axelson and the other POWs wasted away to flesh and bone. On the day of his 21st birthday, Allied troop tanks broke through the prison gates on April 2, 1945 and ended his ordeal. For about three months his family only knew he was missing in action, and most likely dead. After being liberated, Axelson wrote a letter to his family. That letter read: Dear Mother, It sure is wonderful to be able to write you again. I had no idea whether you know that Ive been a prisoner of war or not. But I was captured January 3 and liberated April 2. How do you like that for a birthday present. You cant imagine how happy we all were to get back with our own troops. You no doubt have read in the papers how we have been fed. I lost an awful lot of weight but dont think I will have any serious after effects, thanks to the Good Lord. Weve been sleeping with our clothes on and on the floor so you can imagine how the nights were. I havent room to tell you much here so will wait until I see you which should be this summer sometime. What a pleasant thought it is for me. We are told that we

will be back in the US within a month. We are looking to leave the prison camp today. I am suffering from indigestion on account of the change from the German light ration to our food. Three meals a day is something I havent had for those 90 days as a prisoner. That liberation day was the happiest day of my life. Love, Kenny The POWs were flown from Germany to France to board a small Coast Guard boat for a 14-day journey across the Atlantic Ocean. Having been starved, the men were given all the food they desired, but unaccustomed to eating, food made them sick. The two-week trip allowed time for his body to mend. By the time he arrived in New York, the ex-POW was once again eating normally. From there he boarded a train for the return trip to Minnesota. Once home Axelson said he simply just got back to living life. When the war finally ended in May 1945, he recalls sitting in the field on the family farm. As the news echoed over the radio, Axelson quietly shed a few tears in solace. Axelson received citations for the siege of Bastogne and for Omaha Beach. He received several medals and commendations, including the Bronze Star. Axelson has made two trips to Germany to see areas where he was during World War II. He has spoken to numerous groups and students about his war experience. He said, There are some moments you live to remember, and others you live to forget. Thinking back, he said, I was 20 years old and invincible. At 89 years old he has a permanent smile that could melt even the coldest heart. Even while telling the most tragic war story, the smile is present; as if to ease the listener from the pain he went through. Axelson is abundantly social and will share his stories with anyone interested in listening. Axelson grew up in Welch. After returning from the military he worked as a Culligan man for over a decade in St. Paul. He then worked in construction and as a handyman for many years. He moved to Wanamingo in 1957 and took a job with the county. He and his wife had five children and later adopted an orphaned war child from Korea. Five of his children and two grandchildren attended the dedication ceremony to watch him hoist

the flag on the new memorial. His daughter Jennifer Sanneman escorted him to the engraved POW/ MIA stone to lay a red rose above Axelsons name. After the ceremony friends and spectators lined up to speak with the former POW. This is the first time Axelsons name has been honored on a memorial and he said, It was pretty neat really. He knows a great deal of work and effort went into mak- Sergeant-at-arms Gary Floan, right, leads members of the Wanamingo Veterans Honor Guard in a 21-gun rifle ing it possible and he said, Its a salute. Francis Goplen Commendation Ribbon. an entrance stone with emblems pretty impressive monument! Russell Fechter Frank Goplen of Zumbrota was from all branches of the United Fechter, 92, grew up in the First Lieutenant Russell Fechter Mankato area. He later moved to not able to attend the dedication, States military. The memorials was a pilot in the Army Air Corps Red Wing and was a teacher and as he was in Gettysburg the same centerpiece is the dramatic black flying a B-17 aircraft on an opera- football coach for many years. In weekend for a reunion of his World marble stone engraved with tional mission to Frankfurt, Ger- the 1960s he began working for War II unit. Goplen grew up on a Goodhue County POW and MIAs. many on March 9, 1945 when the the Red Wing Shoe Company and farm in rural Zumbrota and gradu- From this marble stone rises a pole incident occurred. While in flight retired in 1985 as Vice President ated from Wanamingo High harnessing the flag of our country with the 96th bombardment group, of Quality and Distribution. Over School. In August 1942 he joined and the black POW/MIA flag. his plane took on enemy fire, was the years Fechter has given many the Army Air Corps. On July 19, Along the walkway gray granite severely damaged and set on fire. speeches on his wartime experi- 1944 he was shot down near pavers feature the names of variAccording to his military award ence. In July he experienced a Munich, Germany. He was held ous veterans who have served our citation, Fechter remained at the stroke and has since been in a nurs- captive as a prisoner of war for country. controls until all crew members ing home. ten months near Barth, Germany, Space is still available along the had bailed out. The plane exploded, At the dedication ceremony, as where approximately 9,000 air- walkway to add additional pavblowing Fechter from the aircraft. his name was called and the bell men were imprisoned. After com- ers. These engraved granite bricks His wife Roxanne said, I know was rung, Russell was proudly es- pleting his duty in the Army, he can be ordered in the name of anythat he was still in the plane when corted to the POW memorial by was active in the Reserves until one, living or deceased, who honit exploded, which his surviving his granddaughters to place a rose 1957. Frank and his wife Edith orably served in the military or that is a miracle in itself. Ac- on the marble stone. lived in Michigan for a stint and who is on active duty. It is not cording to online war log reports, This is the first time Russells then relocated back to Zumbrota required they be from Wanamingo nine men from the unit were taken name had been honored on a vet- when IBM opened in Rochester. or even from Minnesota. The cost POW in the incident. Fechter spent erans memorial. His granddaugh- In his absence, Franks brother per paver is $300. Six additional 92 days as a prisoner in Germany. ters flew here from California to and sister and Edith attended the pavers were ordered the day of He was issued the Distinguished share in his special day. After the Wanamingo Veterans Memorial the dedication. Flying Cross award for skillful ceremony concluded, the family dedication ceremony in his honor. For more information on the airmanship, exceptional courage, exchanged kisses and all agreed Memorial a work in progress Wanamingo Veterans Memorial The memorial, off 3rd Avenue or to order a paver, contact Paul and selfless devotion to duty dis- the dedication was very nice. at the entrance to the Veterans Rugg, Gary Bakko or Larry played. He was also awarded the Memorial Athletic Field, features VanDeWalker in Wanamingo. Bronze Star, the Air Medal, and a

KW All Alumni/Community Band will perform Oct. 11

By Alicia Hunt-Welch KENYON The KenyonWanamingo High School band invites all community members to dig out their musical instruments and join them at the KW Homecoming game on Friday, October 11 for the 4th annual KW All Alumni/Community Band. The lineup of music will include classic favorites for before the game and new tunes for halftime. Band director Claire Larson said musicians should assemble in the band room at 5:30 p.m. for a short rehearsal, which will be followed by a hot dog and potluck dinner. At 6:30 the band will move to the football field bleachers. All musicians will receive free admission. To RSVP or for more information contact Larson by email at cllarson@kw.k12.mn.us or call 507-789-6186 ext. 4228. For those who would like to play but are without an instrument, check with Larson to see about extras available at the school.
Photo by Alicia Hunt-Welch

KW Homecoming coronation is October 7

KENYON Homecoming Week at Kenyon-Wanamingo is October 7-11. Coronation will be Monday, October 7 at 7 p.m. in the KW High School auditorium in Kenyon. Members of the Royal Court are, front row, from left to right: Drew Sathrum and Mariah Quam (junior attendants), Sarah Benrud and Billy Henslin (sophomore attendants), Carter Leininger and Natalie Hildebrandt (freshman attendants); middle row: senior Queen candidates Julianna Baalson, Audra Clark, Siri Sviggum, Meg Clark and Bailey Auseth; back row: foreign exchange student Ignacio Nacho Martinez of Spain, senior King candidates Trent Brossard, Lucas Bakken, Jace Clawiter, Garrick Mallery, Marcus Irrthum, and foreign exchange student Mathilde Johansen of Denmark.

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Wanamingo

Zumbrota Transportation Night kicks off ECFE fall program for young children and families
By Marilyn Anderson ZUMBROTA Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) held Transportation Night on Thursday evening, September 19. The free event was held in the Early Education Center parking lot and was attended by approximately 70 families from the Zumbrota-Mazeppa school district. In addition to providing the children and their families an opportunity to explore a variety of transportation and emergency vehicles, they also received tips on rider and pedestrian safety. The variety of vehicles with representatives on hand to tell about their use and answer questions included: police car, (Zumbrota Police Department); fire truck, (Zumbrota Fire Department); ambulance, (Zumbrota Area Ambulance); pumpkin train, (Emerys Express Train of Hager City, Wisconsin); school bus (Sugar Loaf Bus Service); farm tractor (Pam Stehr, Zumbrota); and landscaping truck (Countryside Lawn & Landscape). According to Early Childhood coordinator/teacher Margo Anderson, Transportation Night was just the beginning of a variety of classes being offered by ECFE for the 2013-14 school year. ECFE is a program available through the local school district with fall, winter and spring sessions available. Any adult who is in a primary parenting role can attend with their child ages birth to age 5. Grandparents, moms, dads, aunts and uncles are welcome. Class listings and enrollment information can be found in the Zumbrota-Mazeppa Community Education brochure that was recently mailed to homes. Sign-up can also be found online or by calling the Community Education office at 732-4244. Some programs are free; others have a fee. Scholarships are available by calling the Community Education office. Openings are still available for the weekly morning or afternoon sessions in addition to one-time special events offered throughout the fall. Anne Pflaum, ECFE Parent Educator, provides the following information about ECFE. Both Pflaum and Anderson are employed by the Goodhue County Education District, currently assigned to the Zumbrota-Mazeppa location. The ZM School District ECFE Program provides families with a strong sense of support in raising healthy children. Classes consist of playtime and fun learning activities that strengthen the parentchild relationship. Classes offer a chance for parents and children to focus on play, an important aspect in early childhood development. When parents and children separate, children are provided an opportunity to learn age-appropriate skills covering all areas of child development. While

Anne Pflaum (ECFE parent educator), Margo Anderson (Early Childhood coordinator/teacher), Lindsey Raasch (Community Education assistant), Jen Burfeind (Community Education director), and Zumbrota Police Officer Gene Leifeld were among those available to provide information and answer questions during ECFEs Transportation Night on September 19. The event kicked off a variety of programs and events being offered by ECFE this year.

KW band spends the day at Camp Eden Wood

EDEN PRAIRIE On September 18 the Kenyon-Wanamingo High School band attended a one-day high adventure team building field trip in Eden Prairie at Camp Eden Wood. Students spent the day on low and high ropes courses exercising great leadership and cooperative learning skills. Above, Kaitlin Knott helps her climbing partner Sarah Sahl up on the beam to make their way to the top of the challenge course together. KW director of bands Claire Larson said, Students came away from the day with a greater sense of how to support and encourage one another while also demonstrating positive leadership and sensitivity to one another. These same skills are exercised daily in our music classroom. Maria Lodermeier, and her sons, Caden (standing) and Keagen (sitting), check out the firetruck at Transportation Night, an ECFE event held September 19 at the Early Education Center in Zumbrota.

Bill Emery, owner of Emerys Express Train Rides, gives children rides in the popular Pumpkin Train at the Early Childhood Family Education Transportation Night held September 19.

New technology implemented at Kenyon-Wanamingo School

By Alicia Hunt-Welch WANAMINGO At the September 23 Kenyon-Wanamingo School Board meeting, principals gave an overview of the technology that arrived and was made available to students. 7-12 Principal Brent Ashland said Chromebooks were distributed to all ninth-graders. Computer carts were delivered to the seventh and eighth grade classes for their shared use. Ashland said the implementation of the one-toone technology initiative has been going great so far and no technical problems have been experienced yet. K-6 Principal Matt Ryan said a cart of 28 Chromebooks were made available to third and fourth grade classes. Second-graders are sharing other devices. Six iPad minis, one per class, were provided for kindergarten and first grade.
Administrative reports

Superintendent Jeff Evert said he is working on the system accountability report. He agreed with Ashland and Ryan that the school year is off to a good start.
Personnel changes

Ashland said a school board representative from the junior class will be voted on next week. Two applicants are being considered. About 57 juniors are planning to attend the National College Fair. In October many students also plan to participate in the Mayo Clinic fair on medical careers. Ashland said so far it has been a great start to the school year, noting that it is the best he can recall since his time as an administrator. Ryan said several teacher inservice workshop days were held before the start of the school year. He said the additional work days that were pushed forward from last years snow days were a factor in helping the staff to feel prepared and connected before students arrived for the year. Grades K-6 have had bus safety training, and fire and lockdown procedure drills. Ryan said the Goodhue County Education District has cultivated an assessment framework. With this framework, they will be taking all data from required tests and assessments for analysis and test planning. This framework will be done for all five school districts served in the GCED consortium. With this information they will determine an academic course of action in subject areas of need based on test results. The framework will also identify any duplicate testing being done to prevent students from being tested repetitively on the same subject matter.

The board approved the hiring of several staff members for the KW Kids program: Lori Holk as a program lead for $11.85 per hour; Lynda Barrett, Michelle Benzick, and Tara Larish as program assistants for $11.04 per hour; and Julianna Baalson and Mara Johnson as program aides for $7.26 per hour. John Medcraft was hired as a special education teacher to work with students challenged with emotional and behavior disorders. He will be paid $37,798, based on a bachelors degree +30, step 6. Media center educational assistant Lisa Nelson put in for a voluntary reduction in employment at the middle/high school. Effective September 12, she went from five days a week to three days. With this opening, Robin Briemhurst was hired as a parttime media center assistant on September 12. She will work 7.5 hours a day, two days per week, and will be paid $13.06 per hour. Art teacher Matt Addington was approved to participate in the PartTime Teacher Program through the Teachers Retirement Association (TRA). Superintendent Evert said the program allows a staff member to pay the full cost of TRA with no dollars coming from the district.

the speech team advisor. Darin Walling will be the Knowledge Bowl coach. Class advisors will be Anna Bauer for sophomores, Shannon Johnson for juniors, and business teacher Lisa Nelson and Dawn Berquam for the senior class. Scott Soden will serve as the high school student council advisor and Adam Kuehnel will oversee middle school student council. Rich Kincaid will be the National Honor Society advisor. Alyssa Trow will be the Chemical Awareness Coordinator. Athletic coaches: football Troter Bauer (head), Scott VanEpps, Jacob Wieme, Ken Alderman and Scott Soden; volleyball Jennifer Nerison (head), Tracy Erlandson, Carrie Groth, Brent Lurken and Cheryl Dahl; wrestling Matt Ryan; cheerleading MILLER Six Zumbrota-Mazeppa FFA members placed first at a livestock judging event in Miller on Shannon Schaefer. September 17. From left to right: Derek Stehr, Lisa Ecker, Alyssa Stehr, Seth Tupper, Kayla Stensrud, and

children are learning and playing, parents receive support in raising their young children through parenting information and resources. The parenting portion of ECFE class give parents a chance to learn more about developmentally appropriate expectations for young children and provides a time to learn and share parenting information with other parents in their community. Parenting topics include: bedtime and sleep issues, child safety, discipline, ages and stages, routines and transitions, toilet training, and sibling relationships,

among others. The whole idea behind ECFE is a grassroots approach that encourages a familys ability to raise healthy children. Who teaches ECFE classes? Zumbrota-Mazeppa ECFE classes are taught by a Minnesota licensed parent educator and early childhood educator. Both teachers work directly with parents and children. Information about the Goodhue County Education District can be found online at http://www.gced. k12.mn.us/. ECFE class and program information can be found under the Community Ed portion on the ZM Schools website www. zmschools.us.

ZM High School livestock judging team places first

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Preparing for the special election

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Election judges were approved for the November 5 school district special levy referendum election. At the KW Elementary School voting site in Wanamingo, the head election judge will be Len Feuling, assisted by Jean Borgschatz, Pat Irrthum, Marlene Malerich, Tarla Luna, Morrie Hjermstad, and Pat Flom. At the middle/high school site in Kenyon, the head judges will be Jimmilee Miller and Joyce Anderson, supported by Sharon Rechtzigel, Diane McCorkell, Steve Alger, Rhana Olsoon, Linda Barsness, and Ben Greseth. Alternative judges were listed as Jean Fall extra-curricular assignments Rugg, Shannon Schaefer, Todd Shane Eggerstedt will direct the Greseth, and Candy Herrlich. senior high fall play, in addition Donations accepted to overseeing development of the The board accepted donations yearbook. Randy Hockinson will from various groups and individudirect the senior high spring play. als. The KW Knight Volleyball Laura McAnally will direct the Booster Club donated $8,000 for middle school play. volleyball equipment upgrades. Claire Larson and Stephanie The KW Knights Football Booster Schumacher will oversee all band Club donated $2,532.87 for footand choir activities for the middle ball bags and decals. The Booster and high school. Jan Strand will Club also donated $1933.80 to the coordinate all K-4 music activi- football program. Affinity Plus ties. donated $600 to KW Community Retired teacher Sonia Tatge will Education youth recreation proserve as the eighth grade Wash- gram in memory of former stuington D.C. trip coordinator and dent Jacob Baalson. Gemini Inc. Mandi Kyllo will coordinate the donated $250 to the Band BoostEagle Bluff trip. ers on behalf of KW parent Lisa Chuck Larson will oversee FFA Anderson. and Stacy Quam will head FCCLA Other business School board policy was activities. Karen Davidson will be the high school math team coach amended to allow for certain and Rachel Cline will coach middle websites, such as YouTube, to be school. Rebecca Kunesh will be used with the supervision by a staff member. This was requested by teachers for educational purposes. School board student representative Kaite Bohn gave an overview of recent activities at the school. The annual truth-in-taxation meeting was set for Monday, November 25, at 7 p.m. The regular monthly board meeting will follow.

Zumbrota Cub Scouts who went to a four-day, three-night Webelos camp, June 27-30, are, first row: Carter Claxton, Griffin Hinrichs, Logan Jasperson, Ashton Macht; second row: Sam Moline, Logan Gerken, Caden Mercer, Jonas Stadsvold, Joe Hadler, Blake Lochner and Paul Johnson; third row: Kim Moline, Steven Hinrichs, Matt Johnson, and Miguel Figueroa.

Zumbrota Scouts start another year of fun

ZUMBROTA The Cub Scouts of Pack 59 have started another year of adventures. The scouts met for their first pack meeting of the year on September 24. They received their Raingutter Regatta boat kits and learned about upcoming scouting events. Some of this years activities include Raingutter Regatta (boat racing), Christmas caroling, overnight pack outing, Pinewood Derby, snow tubing, rollerskating, Cub Scout campouts, and participation in parades. This summer many Pack 59 Scouts participated in various day and overnight camps. At camp they got to do a number fun activities including archery, BB guns, tomahawk throwing, swimming, canoeing, and fishing. Pack 59 Cub Scouts is open to boys in grades K-5. Cub Scouts work in dens with other boys their same age to learn new skills while having fun. The Scouting program is committed to preparing youth to succeed by teaching life and leadership skills and promoting citizenship. Lessons are channeled through outdoor adventures, and small group and individualized activities. Scouts may join at any age. No previous scouting experience is required. For more information on Cub Scouts visit www.pack59mn.com.

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Minnesota prepares for fifth annual Give to the Max Day on November 14
Charities and schools will again rally the states collective philanthropic spirit on Thursday, November 14 for the fifth annual Give to the Max Day 2013 through GiveMN.org. With an emphasis on mobile giving and a new incentive structure, organizers are helping donors make their contributions go further during the 24hour giving marathon. In 2012, Give to the Max Day inspired more than 53,000 generous donors from Minnesota and beyond to give $16.3 million, shattering previous event records. Donations last year reached nearly 4,400 organizations across the state, including K-12 public schools a first-time category in Give to the Max Day history. GiveMN has raised more than $75 million dollars since it began four years ago. Give to the Max Day has truly become a tradition for many people across the state and an invaluable resource for thousands of organizations. Its a fun way to make a huge difference for Minnesotas nonprofits and schools, said Dana Nelson, executive director of GiveMN. Its so easy for people to participate by donating using a mobile device or scheduling a donation prior to the event. The toughest part is figuring out what organizations to support.
2013 highlights

Greater Minnesota:GiveMN added a Greater Minnesota leaderboard category for this years event. Organizations at the top of each leaderboard are eligible for prize money. Power Hours:There are five power hours scheduled throughout the day, designed to bolster giving in each category. Organizations that receive the most donations during these hours will receive an extra $1,000 donation. K-12 Public Schools:Added last year, K-12 public schools are now able to benefit from the 24-

hour giving marathon. GiveMNs school toolkit provides parents, friends and neighbors with creative ideas to support the needs of schools and students. Mobile and Scheduled Giving: GiveMN.org is mobile optimized for smartphones and tablets and makes it easy to give to your favorite nonprofit or school on any device. In addition, starting November 1, people can schedule donations for November 14 making them eligible for prize grants and matching dollars. Campaign Central at Mall of America: To celebrate the Great Minnesota Give Together, Give

MN will host a campaign party at Mall of America. The Uptake will live-stream the mall celebration and highlight various organizations fundraising efforts as well as performances from local arts organizations. Legacy of Change Video Contest:GiveMN and Youthprise are partnering to sponsor the What is Your Legacy of Change? video contest offering $20,000 in prize grants to nonprofits and school districts that demonstrate their legacy in a video. The contest entry period is now through November 1. A panel of youth and the Youthprise staff will judge the

contest and the winner will be announced on Give to the Max Day. Nonprofits and schools interested in learning more about Give to the Max Day can visit Give MN.org for details. A full list of incentives is available, including leaderboard, power hour and golden ticket prizes. Nonprofits and schools can create customized profiles to showcase their work and introduce their organizations to potential donors. In addition, donors can manage their charitable contributions by recording and storing receipts.

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Community Calendar
COUNTY
Senior Dining
Reservations are required by calling 24 hours ahead at each of the nutrition sites. In the Pine Island area, meals are served at the Pine Island Senior Center; Zumbrota area, Zumbrota Towers; Wanamingo, Heritage Hills Apartments. If you have questions, call 507824-2995,356-2228 or the SEMCAC kitchen at 732-5086 October 3-9 Thursday: Lasagna; corn; coleslaw; garlic toast; brownie. Friday: Grilled chicken salad; fruit; dinner roll; rhubarb cake. Monday: Swiss steak/tomato sauce; baked potatoes; succotash; romain mixed salad; pudding. Tuesday: Vegetable soup; crackers; barbecue on bun; macaroni fruit salad; apple pie. Wednesday: Chicken ala King; biscuits; peas; molded cranberry salad; fruit cup. is 2060 Co. Rd 49 Blvd, Dennison, 507-789-5186

Pine Island

History Center
The Pine Island Area History Center is located at 314 North Main Street. Open hours are Sundays from 1-3:30 p.m. and Mondays from 8-11 a.m. or by appointment. To contact the History Center go to www.pineislandhistory.org or call 507-356-2802.

Seasons Hospice
Newly Bereaved Program: Thursday, October 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m. This is for anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one within the last three months. Share stories, explore grief journeys, discuss self-care activities and learn about available resources. Coffee Get-Together: Wednesday October 9, 9-10 a.m. A dropin time to share with others who are experiencing grief. Pet Loss Support Group: Wednesday, October 9, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

ZUMBROTA
Zumbrota Towers Events
Community events at Zumbrota Towers: Thursday, October 3, 10:15 Exercises; Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Pot Luck and Bingo; Tuesday, October 8, 10:15 a.m. Exercises; Wednesday, October 9, 10:15 Nutrition Class, 1:30 p.m. Euchre.

GOODHUE
Community Library
The Goodhue School Library, in conjunction with SELCO and Goodhue County, is open to the community on Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:30-7 p.m. when school is in session. The library is equipped with interlibrary loan service, which means if the library does not have a book you want, that book can be there in two days.

ZAAC
The Zumbrota Area Arts Council meets Monday, October 7 at 7 p.m. at the Zumbrota library.

Moms in Prayer
Moms in Prayer meet on Mondays, 7 p.m. at Our Saviours Church, 1549 East Avenue, Zumbrota.

Mondays with Matt

PINE ISLAND To keep in touch with concerns of area residents, State Senator Matt Schmit will hit the road on October 7, making stops at 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Pine Island at Better Brew Coffeehouse, 301 N. Main St., and at Zumbrota, 8-9 p.m. at the Covered Bridge Restaurant, 1439 Northstar Dr.

Historical Society

Pine Haven Care Center garden brings joy to residents and staff

By Audra DePestel

The Goodhue Area Historical Society will be open June 1 through September 1 every Thursday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. If you want to visit at another time call Ardis Henrichs, 651-923-4629; Marie Strusz, 651-923-4302; Ray McNamara, 651-923-5117; or Roy 651-923-4388. Visit good Aluminum Can Collection Buck, hueareahistory.org for information ROCHESTER The alumi- about the historical society. num can collection to benefit the Ronald McDonalds House is Saturday, October 5. A McNeilus truck and volunteers will be at McDonald House parking lot (850 2nd St. Senior Citizens Meeting SW) to accept your aluminum cans Mazeppa Senior Citizens will and pop tabs from 8 a.m.-noon. meet Friday,October 4, 11:45 a.m. McDonalds restaurants will pro- for a Semcac meal. Must be signed vide a beverage coupon for ev- up! Servers are Elaine Friedrich, eryone making a donation. Sherri Ferber and Betty Grossbach.

PINE ISLAND Pine Haven Community Center residents and staff are enjoying fresh vegetables and flowers from their own garden. Some of the residents have been hands-on in helping nurture and care for the garden The Zumbrota Public Library alongside Al Hovey who has been instrumental in getting the garden started. Above, Hovey joins residents is at 100 West Ave., Zumbrota, Karen Budensiek and Mary Esterlen on September 17 as they gather vegetables. Hovey drives the shuttle bus 507-732-5211. Hours are Mon., for Pine Haven, but when he is not busy he makes sure the garden is well cared for. Char Tewalt, activity 12-8; Tues. 10-6; Wed., Thurs., director at Pine Haven, said, Al put a lot of heart and soul into the residents garden. The residents and staff 12-8; Fri., 10-5; and Sat., 9-3. Dur- have enjoyed fresh vegetables and sweet corn was served for the family picnic. Zinnias have cheered us up ing closed hours you can learn in vases throughout the facility, and pumpkins are displayed out front.

Library

more about the library at http:// www. zumbrota.info.

History Center
The Zumbrota History Center has a new 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 (732-7049).

MAZEPPA

Life with Brain Injury

ROCHESTER So Many Questions: Life With Brain Injury is the title of the 13th conference on brain injury hosted by the Rochester Area Brain Injury Community Committee. It will be held from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15 at the Clarion Inn, 1650 S. Broadway, Rochester. The conference is designed for survivors, family, providers,supports, and any one interested in the aftermath of brain injury. Go to www.RochesterBICC.org for details and registration.

American Legion
Legion Post 588 and the Mazeppa Veterans Honor Guard meet Wednesday, October 9 at 7 and 7:30 p.m., respectively, at the Mazeppa Legion.

Tops Meeting
Zumbrota Tops #563 meets every Monday night at Our Saviours Lutheran Church. Weigh-in time Blood Pressure Clinic The clinic will be held at 12:30 is changed to 5:30 p.m. and meetp.m. on Wednesday, October 9 at ing time to 6 p.m. Everyone welthe Oronoco Community Center. come. Questions call 732-7459 or 732-4766.

ORONOCO

Pine Island Fire Department rescues cat

Area History Center

The Oronoco Area History Center is open to visitors in the City Building every second Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon. Contact us at OAHC, 54 Blakely Ct. NW or call 507-367-4320. You may also visit our web page at oronocoarea history.org

PINE ISLAND The Pine Island Fire Department was called to a rescue right out of the story books on Thursday morning, September 26. Emily, a young cat at the Joyce Rucker residence, climbed up to the top of an abandoned silo and became stuck on a two-inch ledge. Firefighters exhausted efforts to reach Emily with a ladder. Eventually they coaxed her into jumping into a blanket where she was safely caught by firefighters below. Ms. Rucker was grateful for the assistance while young Emily immediately ran off, presumably too embarrassed by the ordeal to pose for a photograph. The Pine Island Fire Department Feline Technical Rescue Team, from left to right: Fire Chief Jon Eickhoff, Joyce Rucker (cat owner), firefighter Doug Closner, firefighter Bert Jobes, Crew Chief Rob Pocklington. Not pictured are Crew Chief Troy Kuball the camera) and Emily (the cat). To learn more about the Pine Island Fire Department, visit Community Band Practice (behind www.pifire.comand or attend its annual Fire Prevention Open House on October 10 at the Fire Hall in Pine The Zumbrota Community Band Island.

Chester Woods Park

Pumpkin decoratingSunday, October 5 at 6 p.m. p.m. Halloween is coming up, so join park staff at shelter #1 for an evening of pumpkin decorating. Pumpkins, paints, snacks and a comfy fire will be provided. All you need to bring is your creative side! Call Contact Celeste Lewis at 507-7752451 for program details.

practices on Monday nights at 7:30 p.m. in the Zumbrota-Mazeppa High School music room. Volunteer musicians are welcome.

HOME SERVICES HAPPENINGS

Pine Island Area Home Services, serving the Pine Island and Oronoco area, is sponsoring the following October events. Services are available to adults 65 and older. For more information or if you are in need of assistance, please contact our office. Wal-Mart Trip: Tuesday, October 15. Noon departure and no lunch stop. Contact us to reserve your seat. Foot Care Clinic: Thursday, October 17. In-home appointments are available for elders having difficulty leaving home. Call to set up an appointment. Bone Builder Exercise Classes: Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. This form of exercise will incorporate gentle strength training, balance training, stretching and fun. You can join an ongoing class at any time and exercises start at your ability. Use of weights is optional and is provided. Classes are held at the Senior Center. Aerobics Exercise Classes: Fridays from 10:00-10:45 a.m. Classes are at the Pine Island Senior Center. Blood Pressure Clinics: 11 a.m., second and fourth Tuesdays at City Center in Pine Island, 11 a.m., first Wednesday at Pine Island Senior Center and 12:30 p.m. every second Wednesday at the Oronoco Community Center. If you are not able to get out and need your blood pressure monitored call 356-2999 to schedule an in-home blood pressure check. Caregiver Support Group: second and fourth Mondays each month, 1 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church in Pine Island. Respite is available upon request. Open to any caregiver. Senior Forum with Dr. McBeath is cancelled for this month. TRIAD program: 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 30, held at the Senior Center. TRIAD is seniors and law enforcement working together to promote senior safety in the community. Refreshments will be served. If you enjoy visiting with and helping senior citizens, why not consider volunteering for our program? We have a variety of opportunities, some that require very little time commitment. Contact us today to find out how you can help.
Upcoming events

State Theatre
The State Theatre is at 96 East 4th Street in Zumbrota. For information visit zaac.org.or call 507272-1129.

PINE ISLAND.
Blood Pressure Clinic
The clinic will be held Tuesday, October 8 at 11 am. at the Pine Island City Centre.

Crossings
Odell Portz, Susan Farnham exhibit, October 1-31. Reception Saturday, October 12, 6-7:30 p.m. Rosemaling Workshop, Thursday through Saturday, October 35, 9.a.m-4 p.m. each day. David Church concert, Friday, October 4, 7:30 p.m. Fun with Polymer Clay, Saturday, October 5, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tannahill Weavers concert, Saturday, October 5,7:30 p.m. Yoga, Tuesday, October 8, 6:307:30 p.m. For more information go to www. cros singsatcarnegie.com or call 507-732-7616. Crossings is at 320 E Ave.

Oxbow Park
BYRON Saturday, October 5, at 1 p.m. Find out which owls are migrating through. Let us show you WHOO they are, where they live, and how they live in our natural world. Live birds will be displayed. Recommended for all ages. Questions, call Celeste Lewis at 507775-2451 for program details.

PI Tops #1280
PI Tops #1280 meets every Monday night at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Weigh-in is at 5:15 and meeting time is 6 p.m. Everyone welcome. Questions call 3568596 or 356-8990.

Steak & Fish Fundraiser Dinner Friday, October 4, Pine Island American Legion, 5-7:30 p.m. Flu Shot Clinic Wednesday, October 9. Appointment required. Clinic will be held at the Pine Island Senior Center. Shots are covered by Medicare. Bring your Medicare part B card and part D card (if you have one). Cost without Medicare is $29.99.
Diabetic Shoe Clinic Monday, October 21. 12:30-2:30 p.m. No appointment necessary. Clinic held at Pine Island Senior Center. Attention Diabetics: Medicare has a benefit for diabetics that gives you one free pair of shoes and three inserts. You pick the style and color. A pedorthist will measure and fit your shoes and Northmark Medical does all the paperwork. Please bring the following: Medicare, Medica, Humana, Medical Assistance, BC/BS, Ucare Care and your primary doctors name and number.

Lutefisk/Meatball Supper
Vang Lutheran Church will serve a Norwegian supper Wednesday, October 9. Midday serving is 11 a.m. noon, and 1 p.m. by reservation (call Bernice, 507-789-6727 or Alice,507-645-5084). Evening serving is 4-7:30 p.m. The church

Toastmasters Meeting
The Pine Island Toastmasters meet at 6:30 a.m. Fridays at St. Paul Lutheran Church. They do not meet on holiday weekends: Christmas, New Years, Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day or Thanksgiving.

PINE ISLAND POLICE REPORT

By Alicia Hunt-Welch Island holding area. The following information was September 6 4:47 p.m. Extra patrol was provided by the Goodhue County requested near the 22100 block of Sheriffs Office. September 5 520th St in Pine Island Township. 4:55 p.m. A deputy checked The area was being used as an on an intoxicated male in Dou- alternative to Hwy 52 and vehicles glas Park. The male was taken to were speeding. the detox unit in Rochester. 7:04 p.m. A person thought to 6:07 p.m. American Legion be wanted by authorities was rereported receiving bad checks. A ported on Main St S. worthless check package was given September 7 2:09 a.m. An alarm was actiand the process explained. 7:57 p.m. An unoccupied ve- vated on Cedar Ct NE. It was a hicle near Center Dr E appeared false alarm. 3:00 a.m. A person was locked to have been in a crash. The airbag was deployed and the vehicle dam- out of her residence on 1st Ave aged. The vehicle was locked. The NW. A deputy was able to get her registered owner could not be con- inside. 3:30 p.m. Tire debris was on tacted. 9:32 p.m. A disorderly person the road near Hwy 52 and Cty 11. 7:18 p.m. A vehicle was swervwas reported on the 51700 block of Cty 27 in Roscoe Township. ing, hitting the breaks and going The subject left before a deputy varying speeds near Hwy 52 and Cty 11. The Zumbrota Police loarrived. 10:41 p.m. A barking dog was cated and stopped the vehicle. 8:06 p.m. Family complaints reported near 5th St SW. A deputy was unable to locate a dog owner. were reported on 6th St SW. The dog was taken to the Pine September 8 1:11 a.m. A vehicle was disabled near 3rd Ave NE and Center Dr. A deputy gave the male a ride to the gas station for oil. 8:11 p.m. Extra patrol was requested on Main St S for a building that was being painted with a door left open.
September 9 September 11

Sheriffs office recognized for efforts in large drug case

Wabasha County Sheriffs Detective Mike Lavigne and Deputy Brad Modjeski attended the MidStates Organized Crime Information Center (MOCIC) annual training seminar in Bloomington, Illinois, in early September. Wabasha County and the Southeastern Minnesota Narcotics Task Force were honored with a recognition plaque for their efforts in the Richard Kay case from rural Zumbro Falls. This case was worked on for over three years and covered many different states. Kay had been involved in a large scale marijuana operation as well as handling some stolen diamonds. Kay is currently spending time in federal prison for his crimes. Detective Mike Lavigne put the most significant time and effort into the case. He was assisted by Wabasha County Detective Curt Struwe and others from Wabasha County, the Southeast Task Force, Minnesota BCA, DEA, and the IRS. Wabasha County Sheriff Rodney

4:45 p.m. Harassing text messages were reported on the 48100 block of 160th Ave in Roscoe Township. 11:29 p.m. A person left in a vehicle from 3rd Ave NW driving recklessly. A deputy was unable to locate the vehicle.
September 10

10:25 a.m. A school employee reported that a person smelled like pot. The complaint was unfounded. 1:18 p.m. A citation was issued on 8th St SE for driving after revocation and operating an ATV on a public road. 8:53 p.m. A large group was loitering in front of Subway. A deputy moved them along. 10:26 p.m. A vehicle was parked on 1st St NE for more than 12 hours. The vehicle was marked.

9:13 a.m. A deputy assisted as a garage was moved from Main St to 7th St. 11:05 a.m. A mower damaged wiring and a street pole fell onto the road near 5th St and 4th Ave SW. Xcel Energy and the city staff were contacted. 4:08 p.m. A deputy attended to civil matters on 3rd St NW. 5:41 p.m. A theft was reported, and it was later determined that there had been a mistake. 6:54 p.m. A deputy checked on the welfare of some children. The complaint was unfounded. 7:33 p.m. A citation for expired registration and no proof of insurance was issued near 500th St and Hwy 52 in Pine Island Township. 9:21 p.m. A man was arrested near 500th St and Hwy 52 for 3rd degree driving while intoxicated, 2nd degree refusal to test, driving after cancellation-inimical to public safety, B-card violation and no insurance.

Mike Lavigne

Bartsh said, This recognition was certainly warranted for Mikes work on this case. He definitely made the case for us and is a great example of the work ethic that is within the sheriffs office.

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Pine Island

PI Homecoming Week ends with a 41-0 victory

By Audra DePestel PINEISLAND Pine Island students and staff celebrated their 2013 Homecoming with a week of fun and entertaining activities, beginning Monday, September 16 with coronation and ending on Saturday, September 21 with a dance. The varsity Homecoming football game took place on Friday, with the Pine Island Panthers dominating the Dover-Eyota Eagles 41-0. This years theme was, Eliminate the Eagles and throughout the week-long celebration students and staff participated in themed dress-up days and competed in various activities and challenges. Monday, September 16 was Pajama Day and Homecoming coronation. Crowned 2013 Homecoming King and Queen were Zach Kennedy and Kaitlin Bronk. Tuesday was Dress Classy Day. On Wednesday, a Royal Court Lunch was served in the cafeteria honoring students in grades 9-12 elected to represent their grade. Members of the Royal Court were seniors Kaitlin Bronk, Taylor Baker, Siera McNallan, Kaitlin Dick, Lindsey Landon, Ryan McNallan, Zach Kennedy, Sam McPhail, Marcus Aarsvold, and Ben Bauer; juniors Caitlin Schartau and Duku Moses; sophomores Molly Shelton and Matthew Huus; and freshmen Lauren Hunskor and Peyton Thein. Students wore their chosen class colors and the Powder Puff Ultimate Frisbee game took place at the varsity football field. Thursday was Thrift Shop/Mismatch Day, and Wacky Olympics were held. Friday was Maroon and Gold Day. A tug of war contest was followed by the parade and then the varsity football game. The semi-formal dance for grades 9-12 was held Saturday night. The different challenges during the week resulted in the senior class taking first place and winning this years Spirit Cup.
Senior girls, from left to right, Sara Kramer, Taylor Schaefer, Haily Sheltad, Samantha Heeren, Marissa DeWitz, Anika Hooyer, Kayla Morey, and Ana Marx (front) have some fun before the parade.

Pep band members Josiah Gutzmer, in front, and Alex Pahl and Alyssa Bronk perform at the Homecoming game.

Senior Laura Torgeson sports a cupcake mustache during the Wacky Olympics cupcake eating contest.

The freshmen float in the Homecoming parade featured the Pine Island Panther (Garrett Leland) taking on the Dover-Eyota Eagle (Braden Aakre) in a caged match refereed by Jared Fredrickson.

PI sixth grade makes Pinwheels for Peace

PINE ISLAND Pine Island sixth grade art students inserted over 500 pinwheels into the elementary school yard in the shape of a giant peace sign on Friday, September 20. In recognition of World Day of Peace on September 21, each art student in grades one through six and grade eight were asked to construct a pinwheel showing what peace means to them. From left to right, front row: Jacob Cain, Nino McCullough, Jack Campeau, Tremon Verdin, Isabelle Bump, Rachel Schutz, and Briley Kunz; back row: Cheyanne Kitto, Annika Adelsman, Isaac Schmoll, Jon Pocklington, Bryce Briggs, Grace Stolp, Gabby Hunskor, Lauren Monosmith, Mikkey Noll, Mason Schoeppner, Caleb Henderson, Riley Gasser, Cailyn Scapinski, and Colby Keigley.

Pine Island FFA members attend Fall Leadership Day

ROCHESTER Six Pine Island FFA members attended the 2013 Region 8 FFA Leadership Day, Wednesday, September 18, at the Rochester Community and Technical College campus. They are, from left to right: Trevor Turner, Jordan Engel, Kayley Eye, Linnea Nichols, Katelynn Leibold, and Michael Moitzheim. Members chose a short tour to Sign Here, Cascade Meadows, or Sekapp Orchard. They also attended advanced FFA and Greenhand workshops that taught about Career Development Events, Supervised Agriculture Experiences, and proper official dress etiquette. This past summer, freshman Katelynn Leibold was also named outstanding exhibitor in the small shop projects at the 2013 Olmsted County Fair FFA Show.

PI Bank sponsors SGAP program

PINE ISLAND Pine Island Bank sponsors the Student Government Affairs Program (SGAP) for Pine Island Schools. SGAP provides materials and national legislative updates on current affairs to teachers and students. On 410 1st St., Oronoco, MN 55960 September 23, high school teacher Junkers and Repairables John Stapleton, left, presented a Forum publication from SGAP, which he is using in his constitutional on most vehicles free tow issues class at the high school, to Pine Island Bank President Jim More $$$ If Sellable Mack.

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By Audra DePestel

PI School recognizes STARR behavior

PINE ISLAND Students in grades K-8 at Pine Island School celebrated Stop, Think, Act, Respectfully and Responsibly (STARR) behavior with a recognition assembly on Friday, September 20. The STARR program was implemented in 2011 as a way to encourage good behavior by recognizing and rewarding students for making positive choices. Students earned Panther Pride coupons from staff when they demonstrated respectful behavior toward themselves, others, and property. Winners are, from left to right, front row: Ryan Tupper, Austin Eyre, Carter Jensen, Ally Hodge, Evy Skierka, and Jennah Brandt; middle row: Elijah Kellner, Melody Woodfin, Teddy Hansen, Jonah Sundt, Matt Horkey, Brandon Baker, Ari Raven, Elliot Stark, and McKenna Fogarty; back row: Ellen Rownd, Julianne OReilly, Carter OReilly, Maia Maxson, Keagan Bailey, and Elijah Soberg. Coupons could be entered into a drawing for prizes, some of which included foam Panther fingers, Panther socks, books, and lunch with Officer Josh Stehr. At the assembly K-8 Principal Cindy Hansen welcomed the students to school for the new year and encouraged them to continue showing high levels of respect and responsibility that she has already seen from them. Students new to the Pine Island District were also recognized and received a Pine Island wristband and pennant. High school student athletes spoke about the importance of respect and responsibility.

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