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Wednesday, November 27, 2013 No. 48

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Geronimo Energy seeks local cities support for Xcel solar energy facilities
By Alice Duschanek-Myers Geronimo Energy of Edina plans to construct and manage up to 31 solar facilities adjacent to Xcel Energys transmission and distribution substations in Xcels upper Midwest service area, which includes 18 counties in Minnesota. Geronimo is seeking community support and negotiating to secure sites for the facilities. Each of the facilities will supply from two to ten megawatts (MW) of electrical power. Local prospective sites include Dodge Center (6.5MW), Pine Island (2.5 MW), and Zumbrota (3.5 MW). Geronimo has requested letters of support from the cities of Pine Island and Zumbrota. The Pine Island City Council has not considered the request on its agenda. The request died for lack of a motion before the Zumbrota City Council (see story this week). In 2010, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission determined that Xcel Energy had a demand for 150 MW of capacity by 2017. The demand is projected to grow to up to 500 MW of capacity by 2019. Xcel also has an obligation to meet Midwest Independent Transmission System Operators (MISO) planning reserve sharing pool expectations. On April 15, 2013, Geronimo filed a distributed solar energy proposal with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to provide up to 100 MW of AC solar energy as a portion of Xcel Energys demand for customer and capacity needs between 2017 and 2019. The 100 MW project would provide Xcel Energy with 72 MW of capacity to meet its obligations at peak demand. The solar project would offer customers economical energy over time and help Xcel to meet federal and state renewable energy standards. It would create 500 temporary construction jobs and ten permanent jobs at the selected sites. The sites will be selected based on the availability of land, impact on the environment, and proximity to existing Xcel and MISO transmission substations. In the proposal, the facilities could be functional by December 2016, and provide a portion of the energy necessary to meet Xcels summer peak demand in 2017. It can take three years to develop a project to operation. There are no air emissions in the production of solar energy, including carbon dioxide. This is a clean energy project. There is low environmental impact. If the facilities are dismantled after a life of 45-50 years, the land used can be turned back to the original use.

Geronimos request dies for a lack of motion in Zumbrota

By Tara Chapa ZUMBROTA A request to provide a letter of support for Geronimo Energy died for lack of a motion at the November 21 Zumbrota City Council meeting. The council cited a lack of research time available to them regarding a proposed solar energy project; however, they would like to hold a public hearing for Zumbrota residents to voice their concerns. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has begun a request for proposals process to select from a group of five proposals to supply Xcel Energy with 500 megawatts of electricity by 2019. The PUC can choose one or a combination of the proposals to meet the requirement. Geronimo Energys project is a 100-megawatt (MW) solar project, of which Zumbrota would site about 3.5 MW. The area of interest is Brad Nords property across Highway 52 in the new industrial area set up by the construction of the new concrete road (County 168). The site is in Minneola Township adjacent to the city limits and Highway 52. The city has already constructed new sewer and water lines in this area to develop this into industrial activity. Geronimo Energy, based in Edina, has one of the proposals being considered for the project. The company was founded by Noel Rahn, a lifelong farmer who wanted to develop a wind farm on his own land. In developing the Odin Wind Farm, he realized all the benefits wind energy bring to rural communities. According to Geronimos website, their current pipeline of nearly 3,000 megawatts would offset the emissions of: 1,400,000 passenger vehicles, 40,000 rail cars of coal, 16,000,000 barrels of oil, 900,000 houses, and 160,000 miles of jumbo jet flights. Geronimo has a partnership with Enel Green Power (EGP), the leading producer of renewable energy in the world. EGP has over 600 plants worldwide. Barb Stussy, a resident of Minneola Township, was present at the council meeting and presented a list of questions about the proposed Geronimo project. Some of her questions were the following: Will the solar farm project be converted to a wind farm project? Are building permits needed? Are conditional use permits needed? Are meteorological towers needed? What is the distance between the transmission facilities to connect the solar facilities to the transmission grid of the Zumbrota site? Are any wetlands affected? How close will the nearest solar array be to homes in that area? How will this proposed project impact future growth in the area adjacent to the project? How much increased traffic will this project create and for how long? What is the removal process once Geronimo determines the solar farm is past its useful life? Less than two miles to the north of this proposed project is a bald eagles nest along Highway 52. Geronimos distributed solar energy proposal states in a section on wildlife that the initial screening identified a number of environmentally sensitive areas in or near many of the energy generation zones. Does the Zumbrota solar project (this specific area) have environmentally sensitive areas? Stussy said that Geronimo Energy is a foreignowned company. In November 2009, Enel Green Power announced that its subsidiary Enel North American Inc. had a signed agreement resulting in an equity investment and strategic partnership with Geronimo Wind Energy, LLC. Enel Green Power is the renewable power company of Enel S.p.A. aimed at developing and operating power generation from renewable sources in Italy and around the world. Do we want our government subsidy money going to a foreign county? City Administrator Neil Jensen explained in a memo to the city council that industrial property generally produces greater tax values and creates jobs, unlike residential development. This project is situated on 30 acres and is estimated to create $6,000 in production tax revenue. This is extremely
Geronimo Energy has proposed a solar energy project in Minneola Township, south of the Zumbrota Industrial Park and west of Dairy Farmers of America (across U.S. Highway 52).

The Saint Johns University solar farm in Collegeville is courtesy Geronimo Energy.

low tax revenue for 30 acres of prime industrial land. A representative of Geronimo presented the proposed develop-

ment plan to the Economic Development Authority members at the EDA meeting on November 20.

Holiday events in Pine Island and Oronoco

By Audra DePestel PINE ISLAND Pine Island and Oronoco businesses and organizations will be hosting a number of Christmas events this holiday season. The Pine Island Holiday Progressive Lunch will be on Saturday, December 14. Businesses will be promoting the Christmas season with prizes, sales, and a variety of holiday goodies and refreshments. (Look for the upcoming ad in the Zumbro Shopper for a full list of times and locations.) Pine Island Hardware Hank will be kicking off the season with an after Thanksgiving special November 29-30 with items on sale for up to 50% off. December 4 is Senior Day. Senior citizens will receive a free poinsettia (while supplies last) with their purchase at Hardware Hank. Other discount drawings and cookies and popcorn will also be available. On December 7 Hardware Hank will offer many in-store gift specials and Wind and Will Dip and Soup samplings. On December 14, during the Holiday Progressive Lunch, Hardware Hank will also host their Christmas open house with cookies, cider, and popcorn. Twin Cities Rod & Custom in Pine Island has a couple of holiday happenings starting on Saturday, November 30 with discounts and other specials on most purchases, including gift certificates. December 14 during the Holiday Progressive Lunch, the business will have in-store specials and food from Candys Sweet Treats. Pine Haven Care Center kicked off its ninth annual basket raffle on November 25. All proceeds will benefit the residents. The baskets are located in the front lobby and raffle tickets can be purchased from the front office, social services office, or the business office. Tickets are $1 a piece or 6 for $5. The drawings will be held on December 19. You need not be present to win. The Oronoco Lions Club, Oronoco Fire Department, and Oronoco Gasn Go convenience store are sponsoring a toy drive for Oronoco area kids in need. Toys appropriate for kids 0-16 years of age or other donations can be dropped off at Oronoco Gasn Go now through December 14. Santa will be visiting Gasn Go on December 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop in and get a picture with Santa and a gift. Cornerstone Baptist Church will be having a Christmas concert, with vocals, instrumentals, and stories about the season at the Olde Pine Theatre on Thursday, December 5, at 7 p.m. Homemade pie will follow. Breakfast with Santa will be at Pine Island School on Saturday, December 7 from 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. The event is hosted by Pine Island Community Education and will feature Dads Belgian Waffles, sausages, juice, milk and coffee served by the Pine Island Lions Club. Bring your camera and come see Santa. There is also a silent auction, Country Corncrib Candles, and music by Pine Island choir and orchestra students. The Church of St. Michael will hold its 40th annual Holiday Day Tea on Saturday, December 7, from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The second annual Holiday Cookie-Walk & Bazaar will be on Saturday, December 7 at Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Pine Island from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cookies, gift items, pulled pork sandwiches, and soups will be available for purchase. Proceeds to benefit St. Paul Youth activities. Pine Area People for the Arts (PAPA) will be presenting their annual family holiday show A Minnesota Christmas featuring a large cast of area talent on Saturday, December 7 at 3 p.m. at Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Pine Island. Admission is free, but a free will offering for Pine Island Sharing Shelves is suggested. Rod Steele of Edina Reality and Jeanne Rasmussen of First American Insurance will host a joint progressive lunch and grand opening of their new location at 246 S Main Street in Pine Island on Saturday, December 14 during the Holiday Progressive Lunch, 9 a.m. - noon. PI Liquor will join the Holiday Progressive Lunch on December 14 with food, drink samples, and discount specials. The D.C. Drifters will be presenting a Christmas show on December 14 at 7 p.m. at the Olde Pine Theatre. The event will feature many songs from the past and some interesting stories that will make you laugh and enjoy the season. On Sunday, December 15, at 3 p.m. Pine Island United Methodist Church will host a BRASSWORKS concert with guests, and the Woodwind Quintet, featuring a variety of holiday music. A free will donation is suggested with all proceeds going to the food shelf. The Trashy Little Xmas Family Matinee featuring Trailer Trash and Six Mile Grove will be held at the Olde Pine Theatre on Sunday, December 15 at 3:30 p.m. This is a kid-friendly holiday show that will introduce kids to honky tonk music the way it used to be. Snacks and refreshments will be available. Tickets are available online at www.SixMileGrove.com and at Hardware Hank, Better Brew Coffeehouse, Rainbow Caf, Borgy Boyz, and at the Olde Pine Theatre box office. At Pine Island School the fifth grade choir and the eighth through twelfth grade concert choir will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, December 16 in the maroon gym. Check the Zumbro Shopper and News-Record in December for other specials this month.

INDEX
Communities Served: Goodhue ............................ Pine Island/Oronoco .......... Wanamingo ........................ Zumbrota/Mazeppa ........... Churches ........................... Community Calendar ......... Obituaries, Births ............... Opinions ............................ Sports ................................ 1-2B 1-4B 1,7B 5-6B 8B 2A 8B 2A 3-6A

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The president says...

From Devils Kitchen
By Jan David Fisher

It is somewhat difficult to write about politicians and their programs/policies in generalities. But it is easy to write about them when they do something wrong and/or stupid. We know our Constitution and the division of powers among the three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. Our Constitution uses broad terms to define some of the powers, especially in the executive branch. On occasion, our presidents have crossed the line. Sometimes they get away without a penalty and sometimes they get a slap on the wrist. Or worst of all, ignored! The Affordable Healthcare Act (AHA), also known as Obamacare, is the political child of President Obama (and strongly backed by the Clintons). The president spent his entire political capital on getting it passed by Congress, successfully defended it in the Supreme Court, and continues to defend it to this day. The AHA is too big, too many pages, and affects more people than his stated intention. The law has many con-

sequences that should have been anticipated yet were not. The list includes the obvious one of making many current health insurance policies invalid and his comments afterwards. The law tried to make one policy fit everyone man, woman, and child. Hospitals must serve everyone. The unintended consequence of forcing all hospitals to serve the general public is the specialty hospitals that service a particular type of patient must somehow become general. What hospitals were the Congress and president trying to hurt? Those that showed some prejudice toward specific people. What werent they thinking about? Those hospitals that specialize in children! The Shriners (Senior Masons) fund and support several childrens hospitals across the country. St. Luke Hospitals service children suffering from cancers. These hospitals focus on children. Now such hospitals must pay a $50,000 fine per hospital, per year with the fine increasing each year. For the Shriners hospitals, this fine adds up to almost the entire budget of one of their hospitals. They may need to close one or more hospitals because the budgets are tight and such fines are not in the budget. We also have other special hospitals that treat anyone who is a burn victim. These hospitals deny service to non-burn

victims. Within their halls and beds, you will find people of all races, beliefs, sexes, and sexual orientations. Have we fixed AHA to exempt these hospitals? As for the president, his brilliant comment was that we wont enforce that part of the law that outlaws policies that dont provide certain coverage put him standing on the stupid button. Why? The president does not have the constitutional authority to selectively not enforce the laws of the land. Furthermore, the states have the authority to decide what a policy should cover and how much it should cost. Again, the president does not have the authority to declare such policies as okay for one year. At first he was asking to extend the policies until the end of March 2014. Then someone told him that people would have to pay double deductibles January through March and then April through December. Now single men will need to have child birth health insurance and single women will need prostate cancer insurance. One policy does not solve the problem. We need to undo the AHA and start over with some well-thought definitions of what the problem is and how to fix it. The AHA went well beyond what was originally intended. Until next week.

What am I thankful for?

Sterns Side of the Story
By Ed Stern

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 December 2-4 Monday: Tater tot hotdish, coleslaw, dinner roll, fruit cup Tuesday: Onion smothered beefsteak, noodles, broccoli/cauliflower blend, orange wedges, banana cake Wednesday: Ham balls (alt: chicken breast), sweet potatoes, green beans, pumpkin crisp

Historical Society
The Goodhue Area Historical Society is closed for the season until June 1 when regular hours resume. If you want to arrange a visit in the meantime call Ardis Henrichs, 651-923-4629; Marie Strusz, 651-923-4302; Ray McNamara, 651-923-5117; or Roy Buck, 651-923-4388. Visit good hueareahistory.org for information about the historical society.

OK, Im sure by now, that most of you have been asked a thousand times, What are you thankful for? and you might even be sick of hearing people ask. But you shouldnt be. We are a very fortunate lot of folks, and really, way too often, we forget what we have. Maybe its a Minnesota guilt thing...we dont want others to feel that we got everything, and they dont. Maybe its a privacy thing. Its nobodys business what I have, or what I do with my money. So just forget about it. We all know those of us who dont share anything. I just heard your son got a promotion! He sure is doing well! Oh, ya. He doesnt tell us much. Did you win the lottery last week? What are you going to do with all that money? Well, it wasnt that much, and I dont know yet. Yes, I know. Many people are just nosey. They want to know so they can feel miserable about how Church, 1549 East Avenue, Zum- bad they have it. Some are truly happy for you. They know your brota.

family, they know you, and they just want you to be happy about what you have. But too often, we dwell on the bad things that happen every day, instead of enjoying what we have. I won $3 million, but I have to pay taxes, so it isnt that much! The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, even though ours is a deep forest green right under our feet. I enjoy deer hunting. I am thankful that I can still join in. The venison is nice. The camaraderie is always nice. Cole used to say, I love deer hunting down at Grampa Kinlunds. I dont even care if I get a deer. I just love giving Bruce and Jim crap! And, it gives you a lot of time to think as you are waiting and looking for deer. This year, I thought of ice fishing. I am thankful that I dont live in a place where we cant wander out on a lake and entice massive fish up through a hole. And...it is getting close! I thought of this article. I am thankful for the gift of BS that I have. All I have to do now is type it up. I thought of being able to sub at school. The thrill of seeing the same troublemakers wandering the halls, the complaining about how bad the Vikings are doing, the excited anticipation over our next game or match, the deer hunt-

ing stories of massive bucks or the one that was lucky to get away always get me excited. Oh, and sometimes, I notice that the kids are there, too, sharing the same series of stories! I thought of the upcoming winter seasons in sports. I dont care if I ever see another pro game (Well, I will still go to WWE pro wrestling! You cant beat THAT quality entertainment!) The heart and soul and effort that goes into a high school event, as my team tries to get to the state tournament again never gets old. And thankfully, we see that in our athletes. And I guess most of all, I am thankful for a family and group of friends in my small town that always seem to be here for me. Think of the people all over who have never stepped into the small town streets and noticed the love all over. Or think of the people who have never stepped into a fresh pile of cow potty! I hope you enjoy the holidays. And I hope you take a minute to remember what you have to be thankful for. I know I sure will. And, please, if you run into someone whom I have not seen for way too long, because life is too hectic, wish them a Happy Thanksgiving from me.

Library
The Zumbrota Public Library is at 100 West Ave., Zumbrota, 507-732-5211. Hours are Mon., 12-8; Tues. 10-6; Wed., Thurs., 12-8; Fri., 10-5; and Sat., 9-3. During closed hours you can learn more about the library at http:// www. zumbrota.info.

History Center

ORONOCO
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.

Mondays With Matt

Senator Matt Schmit will make stops in the area on December 2. He will be at Better Brew Coffeehouse (301 N Main St) in Pine PI Senior Citizens Island from 6:30-7:30 p.m., and The Senior Citizens will meet in Zumbrota at the Covered Bridge at noon on Wednesday, DecemRestaurant (1439 Northstar Drive) ber 4, at the handicapped accesfrom 8-9 p.m. sible Senior Center for their business meeting. All community seChester Woods Park niors 55 and over are welcome. Contact Celeste Lewis at 507287-2624 for program details. Tops #1280 PI Tops #1280 meets every Oxbow Park Monday night at St. Paul LuthQuestions, call Clarissa Josselyn eran Church. Weigh-in is at 5:15 and meeting time is 6 p.m. Everyat 507-775-2451. one welcome. Questions call 3568596 or 356-8990. Seasons Hospice Memories of the Heart, December 3, 7 p.m., Christ United Meth- Toastmasters Meeting The Pine Island Toastmasters odist Church. Join in honoring, meet at 6:30 a.m. Fridays at St. remembering, and celebrating the Paul Lutheran Church. They do lives of loved ones who have died. not meet on holiday weekends: The evening will include candle Christmas, New Years, Easter, lighting, reflection, and the read- Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor ing of loved ones names. Day or Thanksgiving. All groups are held at the Center for Grief Education and Sup- History Center port, Seasons Hospice, 1696 The Pine Island Area History Greenview Dr. SW. Registration Center is located at 314 North Main is required two days prior to the Street. Open hours are Sundays date of the event. For details: 507- from 1-3:30 p.m. and Mondays 285-1930 or shbp@seasonshos from 8-11 a.m. or by appointment. To contact the History Center go pice.org. to www.pineislandhistory.org or call 507-356-2802.

PINE ISLAND

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).

Tops Meeting
Zumbrota Tops #563 meets every Monday night at Our Saviours Lutheran Church. Weigh-in time is changed to 5:30 p.m. and meeting time to 6 p.m. Everyone welcome. Questions call 732-7459 or 732-4766.

Community Band Practice

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

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

Crossings

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.

Kristi Larsen, Jean Haefle exhibit, through Nov. 30. Make Holiday Surprises With Your Tots, ages 3-6 class, Sat., Nov. 30, 1-3 p.m. Michael Johnson concert, Sat., Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m. Holiday open hours begin Sun., Dec. 1: MTF 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; WTh 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. ZAAC - 4 p.m.; and Sun. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Zumbrota Area Arts Coun- Open to 3 p.m. on Tues., Dec. 24. cil meets Monday, December 2, Not open Sun., Dec. 29. at 7 p.m. at the Zumbrota Public For more information go to Library. www. crossingsatcarnegie.com or call 507-732-7616. Crossings is Moms in Prayer at 320 E Ave. Moms in Prayer meet on Mondays, 7 p.m. at Our Saviours

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Members of the 2013-2014 Zumbrota-Mazeppa wrestling team are, from left, front row: Tyler Soltau, Luke Tupper, Hayden Stensland, Connor Heitman, Zach Stensrud, Spencer DeFrang, Sam Nordquist, Michael Vath, Richard Gehrke and Matthew Postians; second row: Devin Manzy, Nick Vath, Colt Askvig, Maverick Jackson, Joey Majerus, Jacob Bennett, Garrett Huneke, Hayden Voxland, Luke Dahlen and

Fletcher Bengtson; back row: Freedom Hunt, Connor Hegseth, Seth Tupper, Caleb Arendt, Jacob Lawrence, Shane Bode, Jarret Haglund, Hunter Prodzinski, Matt Freiheit, Evan Block, Noah Prodzinski, Cody Heitman, Andrew Krause, Zach Klein, Caden Steffen, Chase Steffen and Dillon Downes. Missing from the photo are Max Smothers and Mason Lemmerman.

Wanamingo, Goodhue and Zumbrota-Mazeppa could all be in the mix in a section that will be strong this year. The Cougars will open their season on Friday, December 6 when they host Cannon Falls and Lakeville North in Mazeppa beginning at 5 p.m.
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By Faye Haugen ZUMBROTA - With 40 wrestlers on the roster, the ZumbrotaMazeppa wrestling team should have little trouble filling the two holes that were vacated due to graduation. ZM returns 16 letterwinners from last years team that finished 19-15 and third place in the HVL standings. Letterwinners returning are, seniors: Cody Heitman, Hunter Prodzinski, Chase Steffen and Shane Bode; juniors: Seth Tupper, Evan Block, Dillon Downes, Noah Prodzinski, Freedom Hunt and Joey Majerus; sophomore Devin Manzy; and eighth-graders: Fletcher Bengtson, Spencer DeFrang, Max Smothers, Luke Tupper, and Caden Steffen. Non-letterwinners fighting for mat time are, senior Colt Askvig; juniors: Caleb Arendt, Andrew Krause, Nick Vath and Connor Hegseth; sophomore Zack Klein; freshmen: Maverick Jackson, Zach Stensrud and Jacob Lawrence; eighth-graders: Hayden Stensland, Richard Gehrke, Connor Heitman, Sam Nordquist, Michael Vath, Garrett Huneke, Hayden Voxland, Mason Lemmerman, Luke Dahlen, Jarret Haglund and Wyatt Freiheit; and seventh-graders: Jacob Bennett, Tyler Soltaue and Matthew Postians. We have experience back at just about every weight and that is always a good thing, said Coach Link Steffen. We had a lot of kids in the weight room over the summer and they put on some weight. We should have some interesting wrestle offs this season to see who fills a weight. The kids will push one another for a starting spot and that is a good problem to have. ZM has a huge eighth grade class with 16 athletes on the mat. Eleven juniors dot the line up, but the Cougars have just two sophomores, three freshmen and three seventhgraders on the roster. ZM lost three to graduation. Mitchell Watkins (two-time state entrant) and Andy Siems were starters last season. Nathan Bennett had to sit out last season with a knee injury. ZM has three all conference wrestlers back in Majerus, Cody Heitman and Chase Steffen. Earning honorable mention honors in the HVL were Manzy, Downes and Bode. Placing at the section meet were: Majerus first at 113 pounds, and he placed fourth at state; Downes, third at 170; Cody Heitman, fourth at 145; Manzy, fifth at 132; Seth Tupper, sixth at 195; and Bode, sixth at 285. The HVL and Section 1A will be loaded with good teams this season. Kasson-Mantorville has dominated the HVL the past few seasons, but they graduated nine from a team that won the Class AA title. But the KoMets have great tradition and a big roster. Cannon Falls should be in the hunt for the title, but do not count out Goodhue and Kenyon-Wanamingo. In Section 1A,Chatfield looks to be the favorite to repeat as section champs, but Triton, Kenyon-

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Wildcat Wrestling Schedule Dec. 6 LaCrescent, 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at Winona, 9 a.m. Dec. 10 Stewartville Dec. 13 at Stewartville/KM, 5 p.m. Dec. 19 at Kenyon/Chatfield, 5 p.m. Dec. 20 at Chisago Lakes, 4 p.m. Jan. 9 at Wabasha/GMLOK, 5 p.m. Jan. 10 at Hayfield. USC, 5 p.m. Jan. 11 at Crestwood, IA, 9 a.m. Jan. 16 Pine Island/Triton, 5 p.m. Jan. 18 at Rogers, 10 a.m. Jan. 23 Zumbrota-Mazeppa, 7 p.m. Jan. 25 at Robbinsdale Cooper, 9 a.m. Jan. 30 at Cannon Falls/LC, 5 p.m. Feb. 1 at Armstrong, 9 a.m. Feb. 6 at Byron, 7 p.m. Feb. 14 at Pine Island Home games in BOLD

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By Faye Haugen GOODHUE - Twelve letterwinners return to the Goodhue wrestling room this winter and the Wildcats have nearly 40 matmen to draw from this season. The only drawback for Goodhue is that 23 of those wrestlers are in seventh or eighth grade. We have a nice group of kids coming back who placed in the section tournament last year. We lost four key seniors, three who advanced to the state meet, but we have a lot of underclassmen who will need to step up and fill some big shoes, said Coach Josh Grant. Returning letterwinners include, seniors: Josh Dahling, Riley Huemann, Matthew Lexvold, Matthew Deneen and Ben Ramboldt; juniors: Logan Breuer, Jordan Ronningen and Charles Dahling; sophomores: Joel Gadient, Garrett Huemann and Edward Otterness; freshman Bailee OReilly; and eighth-grader Mason Huemann. Non-letterwinners include, seniors: Zach Scott and Ryan Grigoleit; juniors: Mitchell Breuer and Jacob Gilsdorf; sophomore Casey Deneen; freshman John Altendorf; eighth-graders: Parker Berg, Mariano Bigalk, Joel Breuer, Jack Gadient, Austin Omodt, Sven Otterness, Casey Ryan, Ryan Schoenfelder and Kaleb Stern; and seventh-graders: Matthew Betcher,

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By Paul Martin RED WING The Goodhue County Board of Commissioners approved motions at its November 19 meeting that start major office renovations. The contracts are for design and engineering work for the renovation of the Citizens Building as a home for all Health and Human Services staff, and for a cooling tower and backup generator close to the Government Center. Spurring the decision to build were, first, the amalgamation of the former Public Health and Social Services Departments, and the desire to have the new, larger department under one roof; and, second, the decision to demolish the Public Health Building, which stands just uphill from the Government Center. Needed maintenance and upgrades on that building came with a price tag too high to justify, and the board voted to demolish it. The work is planned for February to April 2014. In place of the Public Health Building will be a green space, which will be reserved as a possible future building site for the county. Plans for a new, purpose-built Health and Human Services Building were dropped in September in favor of renovating the listed, historic Citizens Building. The board had hoped to sell or lease the building, which stands on West Avenue and West 5th Street in Red Wing, but the scale of needed renovations put off interested parties. Now the county hopes to start work on their own renovations in June 2014. CHI needs new funding From 2004 to 2012, youth reporting drug, tobacco and alcohol use in the last 30 days in this county showed steep declines. Among youth at the all-important transitional ninth grade age, usage was cut in half or better, Julie Hatch, Executive Director of Chemical Health Initiative of Goodhue County (CHI), told the board. CHI works with many sections of the community to reduce substance and alcohol abuse among young people. They engage people at many occasions from proms to parades to the Cannon Falls First Thursday street events. They develop curriculum for schools and raise awareness in parents. We ask parents, Can you recognize drug paraphernalia? said Hatch. We show them lipsticks, key fobs and other items designed to hide drugs and alcohol. CHI maintains special websites for children (www.chi-Howie.org) and for parents and adults (www. chiparentnetwork.org). CHI has also ushered through passage of social host ordinances across most of the county. These penalize adults and property owners who enable underage drinking parties. Another success has been mandatory training for sellers and servers of alcohol. Our online training website means employers can get their new hires trained and licensed at once, said Hatch. Counties across Minnesota are trying to imitate our approach. Only Pine Island and Zumbrota are yet to implement this requirement. Joanne Pohl, CHI Chair, then told the board that this success has been made possible by a ten-year federal grant. Our grant comes to an end in December 2015, said Pohl. To continue this effective work, we need, as a County to come up with a financial plan for 2016 and beyond. We will be coming to ask you for financial support, she promised. State to board prisoners in county jail The State of Minnesota will board about 30 short-term prisoners in the Goodhue County Jail starting in midDecember. Commissioners reviewed and approved the contract and the hire of four new officers for the jail. The jail has been running at less than half its 150-bed capacity for years, and the new program will bring in revenue to help cover its costs. Numbers of state inmates have been trending upwards, and the state is entering into similar contracts with a number of counties. Public Works Director Greg Isakson reported good news about the County Road 9 overpass project on Hwy 52. The state has changed what they will charge us for overheads from 16% to 5%, he said. This reduces the projects total estimated cost to $1,550,801.60, a savings of about $400,000. Work is planned to start in spring 2014. A new scale of fees for county services was approved for 2014. Most fees show little or no change. There will be much higher fees for mining applications, due to the workload expected when applications for frac sand mines are allowed, and also for those who bring the same application before the Planning Advisory Committee repeatedly to try and force approval of their plans. Increased fees are not intended to punish any applicants, but rather to reflect the cost in staff time that these applications require.

Jacob Brinkman, Juan ChavezMoyer, Carter Danielson, Travis Gadient, Matthew Goplen, Brayden Hinsch, Kaleb OReilly, Kodee OReilly and Bjorn Otterness. Goodhue lost four to graduations in Jacob Blattner, Kyle Drehmel (state entrant, all conference), Mitchell Breuer (state entrant, all conference) and Ryan Tipcke l (state entrant, all conference). Joel Gadient had a great season in 2013, surprising many when he placed second at 113 pounds in the section meet and advanced to State for the first time. Five other Wildcat matmen earned a medal at the section meet. Matthew Lexvold was third at 120 pounds; Bailee OReilly was third at 106 pounds; Charles Dahling was fifth at 170; Josh Dahling was fifth at 285; and Logan Breuer was sixth at 132 pounds. Those wrestlers who earned a medal were left a little hungry for one more week of action, remarked Coach Grant of seeing their season end at the section meet instead of the state meet. They just need to work hard and train to take that next step. The Wildcats have the same problem that many teams do, wrestlers bunched up at the same weights. Weve got a lot of lower and middle weight wrestlers but we do not have a lot of size or depth in our upper weights, pointed out Coach Grant. I see our lineup change as we shift weights during the early part of the season. We may not have a set lineup until mid-January. But that gives us some nice competition in the wrestling room at those weights. Coach Grant looks for KassonMantorville to reload to win another HVL title. He hopes to have his Wildcats finish in the upper half of the conference standings. Defending Section 1A champion Chatfield is Grants choice at the end of the season tournament, but he looks for Kenyon-Wanamingo, ZumbrotaMazeppa and his Wildcats to be in the mix that Saturday of the section duals. The Wildcats will open the season on Friday, December 6 when they host LaCrescent. Goodhue will take part in the Winona Invitational on December 7.
Letterwinners G W L Josh Dahling 12 33 8 Matthew Deneen 12 8 17 Riley Huemann 12 7 24 Matthew Lexvold 12 27 15 Ben Ramboldt 12 2 6 Zach Scott 12 3 20 Logan Breuer 11 17 25 Charles Dahling 11 26 17 Joel Gadient 10 30 12 Edward Otterness 10 4 2 Garett Huemann 10 Bailee OReilly 9 30 13 Mason Huemann 8 10 13 Non-letterwinners Seniors: Ryan Grigoleit and Gavin Luhman Juniors: Mitchell Breuer, Jacob Gilsdorf and Jordan Ronningen Sophomores Casey Deneen Freshmen John Altendorf Eighth-graders: Mariano Bigalk, Joel Breuer, Jack Gadient, Austin Omodt, Sven Otterness, Casey Ryan, Ryan Schoenfelder and Kaleb Stern Seventh-graders: Matthew Betcher, Carter Danielson, Travis Gadient, Matthew Goplen, Brayden Hinsch, Connor Jacobson, Kaleb OReilly, Kodee OReilly and Bjorn Otterness

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Knight Wrestling Schedule Dec. 5 Triton, 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at Chisago Lakes, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 13 at Mazeppa/PI, 5 p.m,. Dec. 14 Kenyon, 10 a.m. Dec. 19 Goodhue/Chatfield, 5 p.m. Dec. 27 at Fargo Dec. 28 at Fargo Jan. 3 at Kaukauna, 5 p.m. Jan. 7 at Cannon Falls, 7 p.m. Jan. 9 Stewartville, 7 p.m. Jan. 14 at Kasson, 7 p.m. Jan. 16 at Lake City/Byron, 5 p.m. Jan. 18 at Minnehaha Academy, 9 a.m. Jan. 24 at New Prague, 5 p.m. Jan. 30 Hayfield/LaCrescent, 5 p.m. Feb. 1 at Cannon Falls, 10 a.m. Home matches in BOLD

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Members of the 2013-2014 Kenyon-Wanamingo wrestling team are, from left, front row: Logan Quam, Sam Androli, Hunter Burow, Tyler Ryan, Seth Brossard, Jesse Jackson, Kaya Lindell and Cole Johnson; middle row: Austin Jackson, Ethan Cota, Ben Bohn, Bradley Kish, Dylan Craig, Billy Henslin, Jared Clawiter and Matthew Houglum; back row:

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Defending section champion Chatfield has nearly their entire team back from last season, and they are the favorite in the post season. We just hope that we can get back to the section finals again this season and then see what happens, said the Knight skipper. Kenyon-Wanamingo will open their season on Thursday, December 5 when they host Triton in an HVL dual.
Letterwinners G W L Jace Clawiter 12 32 10 Trent Brossard 12 29 14 Kyle Munstermann 12 4 3 Drew Sathrum 11 30 16 Bailey Paquin 11 17 19 Jared Clawiter 10 32 15 Ted Androli 10 24 12 Luke Rechtzigel 10 19 22 Mason Stevenson 10 27 12 Austin Jackson 10 14 14 Seth Donkers 10 3 10 Matthew Bauer 10 5 4 Ethan Cota 10 6 1 Billy Henslin 10 1 4 Riley Donkers 10 2 3 Bradley Kish 9 16 17 Dylan Craig 9 7 3 Matthew Houglum 9 4 1 Non-letterwinners Sophomore: Ben Bohn Freshmen: Clay Burow and Peyton Hilke Eighth-graders: Colt Johnson, Daniel Kish and Logan Quam Seventh-graders: Sam Androli, Nathan Bauer, Seth Brossard, Hunter Burow, Jesse Jackson, Kaya Lindell and Tyler Ryan

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By Faye Haugen KENYON - For the past six years the Kenyon-Wanamingo wrestling team has reached the Section 1A finals. The Knights won section titles in 2008 and 2009, but they have been stopped by either Zumbrota-Mazeppa or Chatfield the past four years. We want to take that next step and get back to State, said Coach Matt Ryan. I feel really good about our lineup and how it is falling together. We should be really strong our first 11 weights. We have experience back in our last three weights, but we are kind of thin at 195, 220 and 285. Returning letterwinners are, seniors: Trent Brossard, Jace Clawiter and Kyle Munstermann; juniors: Bailey Paquin and Drew Sathrum; sophomores: Ted Androli, Matthew Bauer, Ben Bohn, Jared Clawiter, Ethan Cota, Riley Donkers, Seth Donkers, Billy Henslin, Austin Jackson, Luke Rechtzigel and Mason Stevenson; and freshmen: Dylan Craig, Matthew Houglum and Bradley Kish. Non-letterwinners working hard for mat time are, sophomore Ben Bohn; freshmen: Clay Burow and Peyton Hilke; eighth-graders: Cole Johnson, Daniel Kish and Logan Quam; and seventh-graders: Sam Androli, Nathan Bauer, Seth Brossard, Hunter Burow, Jesse Jackson, Kaya Lindell and Tyler Ryan. The Knights have seven wrestlers back that medaled at the section meet and three matmen who took part in the Class A State Tournament. Jared Clawiter (HVL All Conference) won the second place title at 106 pounds and went on to place sixth at the state meet. Drew Sathrum was second at the section meet at 152 pounds. Although Sathrum did not place at state, he did wrestle three matches. Ted Androli (HVL All Conference) placed second at 120 pounds in the section meet, but he was eliminated from State competition after one match. Earning medals at the section meet were Trent Brossard, third at 138, Jace Clawiter (HVL All Conference), fourth at 126, Luke Rechtzigel, fourth at 132 and Bailey Paquin, fifth at 182 pounds. Mason Stevenson was also named HVL All Conference. The Knights graduated three wrestlers in Nick Bauer, Alex Jackson (state meet entrant) and Nick Langer (state meet entrant). This team is as good as Ive ever had. We have a lot of good kids on the mat this year. We should be able to build up a good lead through our first 11 weights and then hang on, pointed out Coach Ryan, who added, We have some kids who have been waiting to try to get into the lineup because they were too small or they had someone in front of them. They will get their chance to show us what they can do. Coach Ryan looks to KassonMantorville to reload and be tough in the HVL again this season. They may have graduated nine, but every kid in their program is solid. Cannon Falls had a nice team last year, and they should be pretty good as will Zumbrota-Mazeppa. We hope to be in the thick of it, remarked Coach Ryan.

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Adam Pleschourt 12 22 12 Sam McPhail 12 30 3 Colton Pike 12 7 25 Zach Kennedy 12 30 3 Noah Bauer 9 7 11 Isaac Haman 9 20 15 Trevor Turner 9 17 15 Conner Swarthout 8 6 18 Non-letterwinners Seniors: Nathan Waletzko and Ben Haller Junior: Cody Block Sophomore: Trevor Siefert Freshmen: Conner Almli, Tucker Strande, Jack Williams, Logan Muerer, Isaac Ondler, Austin Poliszuk, Alex Aarsvold, Peyton Thein Eighth-graders: Matt Riley and Brogan Kunz Members of the 2013-2014 Pine Island wrestling team are, from left, front row: Cade Predmore, JJ Douglas, Tanner Aarsvold, Ian McDonough, Blaine Burkhalter, Evan Goplen and Dawson Fallon; second row: Tucker Strande, Connor Swarthout, Connor Almli, Matt Riley, Jack Williams, Isaac Haman, Noah Bauer and Broghen Kunz; third row: Logan Muerer, Sam McPhail, Colton Pike, Noah Koenig, Cody Block, Tyler Lejcher and Trevor Turner; back row: Zach Kennedy, Alex Aarsvold, Coach Don McPhail, Coach Dwight Gingrich, Coach Bill Frame, Adam Pleschourt and Chandler Bostrom. Missing from the photo are Austin Poliszuk, Isaac Ondler, Shadow Lee and Coach Larry Berg.

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By Faye Haugen PINE ISLAND - With nine letterwinners back, the Pine Island wrestling team should continue to build on the improvement they showed last year. Coach Dwight Gingrich has 23 matmen to draw from grades 8-12. We should be good at most weights, but we still have some vacancies in our upper weights, remarked Coach Gingrich of filling out a lineup. Our attitude is great, and the kids are working hard. We just need to keep learning as we go on. Returning letterwinners are, seniors: Zach Kennedy, Colton Pike, Sam McPhail, Adam Pleschourt and Tyler Lejcher; freshmen: Noah Bauer, Isaac Haman, and Trevor Turner; and eighthgrader Connor Swarthout. Nonletterwinners who can be called on are seniors: Nathan Waletzko and Ben Haller; junior Cody Block; sophomore Trevor Siefert; freshmen: Connor Almli, Jack Williams, Tucker Strande, Logan Muerer, Isaac Ondler, Peyton Thein, Austin Poliszuk and Alex Aarsvold; and eighth graders: Matt Riley and Brogan Kunz. The Panthers graduated three wrestlers from last years 6-11 dual-meet squad in Mitchell Kukson, Bradey Kunz and Kodey Weis. McPhail (a two-time HVL All Conference selection) won the Section 1A 152-pound title and placed fifth at the State Class A meet. Kennedy (a two-time HVL All Conference selection) placed second in the section at 220 pounds, advancing to State where he did not place. Pine Island had two other medal winners at the section meet in Turner, fifth at 120 pounds, and Pleschourt, sixth at 145 pounds. Weve got 29 kids in the wrestling room right now and wed like to get that up to the mid 30s or more. We are working to get more kids out, said Coach Gingrich. Well try to fill a lineup and work hard until the end of the season and see what happens. The coaching staff looks for Kasson-Mantorville as the team to beat. The KoMets may have graduated nine starters, but they have a big roster with many good wrestlers. Coach Gingrich also looks for Chatfield as the team to beat in Section 1A. The top five or six teams will be pretty good, but I think Chatfield is a bit above everyone else, he remarked., The Panthers will open their season on Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Rochester Century Invitational when they face Simley. Pine Island will not have a home meet until January 9 when they host Kasson-Mantorville. PI has just four home meets on their schedule. All four are near the end of the regular season.
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All area volleyball team named The Red Wing Republican Eagle named their All Area Volleyball team this past week. Goodhue senior setter Mikayla Tipcke was named Player of the Year. She finished her career with a school record 1,895 sets, 809 this past season. Carley Henning a senior from Zumbrota-Mazeppa and Mikayla Miller , a senior from Goodhue were named First Team. Senior liberos Emilee Roschen from Goodhue and Molly Lawler from Zumbrota-Mazeppa were named to the second team. Jacques Perra chosen Metro Football Player of the Year Jacques Perra, a senior quarterback at Roseville Area High School, saw his season come to an end in the State Class AAAAAA Football semifinals on November 14 when the Raiders fell 35-28 to Rosemount. Perra was named the StarTribune All Metro Player of the Year. He threw for 2,875 yards and 32 touchdowns this season. Perra is the son of Zumbrota native Joe Perra of Roseville and the grandson of Rose and John Perra of Zumbrota. The Minnesota Gophers have offered the 63, 210 pound quarterback a preferred walk-on spot. Northern Iowa and South Dakota State have also shown an interest. College News The University of MinnesotaDuluth topped Concordia College for the NSIC volleyball tournament title over the weekend. Concordia has captured the NSIC tournament title and the Division II national championship the past six years. Ashley Hinsch is a sophomore setter for the Bulldogs. The win gives UMD (31-2) an automatic berth into the Division II playoffs that will start this week. Hinsch is from Zumbrota.,

Panther bowling season comes to end

By Coach Brian Rucker PINE ISLAND The Pine Island varsity bowling team opened tournament play against seventhseeded Mabel-Canton/Fillmore Central/Chatfield Area in the Southeastern Conference roll offs last weekend in Winona and came away with a 3-1 victory. Scores were 146-165, 174-133, 142-126 and 188-137. In the semifinal match against Wabasha-Kellogg/Pepin the Panthers suffered a 3-1 loss on scores of 182-183, 153-165, 172-157 and 168-181. This ended any hope for Pine Island to earn a bid to the state finals in December. That loss set up a final match of the day for third place against Rushford-Peterson, the fourth seed. This went a full five games with scores of 201-159, 156-170, 174-163, 144198 and 166-143 with Pine Island winning 3-2. For the day, Adam Pleschourt led the team with an 88.4% fill percentage. Adam and Shawn Pletz were named to the Varsity All Honors and All Conference teams. The Panthers will graduate four varsity bowlers in Andre Ringle, Colin Rucker, Adam Pleschourt and Shawn Peltz. Junior varsity The Pine Island Panther junior varsity squad also finished third in their conference roll offs last weekend. The Panthers lost their first match to second-seeded Winona Black 3-1, with scores of 143-145, 202-186, 139-191 and 145-155. In the third place match against fifth seeded Winona White, Pine Island won 3-0, with games of 174120, 156-136 and 138-103. For the two matches both Shelby Pletz and Brandon Woodward led the way with a 71.4% fill percentage. Coltin Strop and Hayden Larson were named to the Junior Varsity All Honors team and Hayden was also named to the Junior Varsity All Conference team. If there is anyone grades seven through twelve from Pine Island or Zumbrota-Mazeppa interested in a girls-only season, please contact Pool and Pins in Pine Island at 356-4200. Practice may begin anytime after December 16 and conference play begins in January, with the state finals in April.

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Knight Basketball Schedule Nov. 29 at Hamline Nov. 30 at Hamline Dec. 3 Byron Dec. 5 at Waterville Dec. 6 at LaCrescent Dec. 9 at Faribault BA Dec. 10 at Hayfield Dec. 13 Stewartville Dec. 17 at Kasson Jan. 6 at New Richland Jan. 7 at Lake City Jan. 10 Triton Jan. 14 Cannon Falls Jan. 17 at Pine Island Jan. 24 Goodhue Jan. 28 at Dodge Center Jan. 31 at Zumbrota Feb. 3 Pine Island Feb. 7 Lake City Feb. 10 Belle Plaine Feb. 11 at Goodhue Feb. 14 at Cannon Falls Feb. 18 Zumbrota-Mazeppa Feb. 21 at Blooming Prairie Home games in BOLD B-squad games begin at 6 p.m.

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Kasey Dummer, Shera Clawiter, Shelby Clawiter and Mara Quam; back row: Savannah Bleess, Kaitlin Knott, Sarah Sahl, Emily Ashland, Megan Quam, Brittney Flom, Megan Flom, Hannah Paulson, Mariah Peterson and Brandi Remold.

KW has all the right ingredients for a great season

By Faye Haugen KENYON - As more than one girls basketball coach in the area has pointed out, the Kenyon-Wanamingo girls basketball team has all the boxes checked on what makes a good team. The Knights have size, quickness, good ball handlers, experience and depth. That makes the Knights a team to watch this season. KW has 10 letterwinners returning from last years 21-9 team in seniors: Meg Clark, Audra Clark, Maddie Anfinson, Kailee Berquam and Siri Sviggum; juniors: Megan Quam, Brittney Flom and Emily Ashland; and freshman Mara Quam and freshman Savannah Bleess. The Knights graduated just two players in Katie Strand and Shari Sahl. KW returns starters in the Clarks, Sviggum, Flom and Megan Quam. Both Audra Clark and Sviggum were named HVL All Conference a year ago. Sviggum led the team in scoring, averaging 15 points per game (ppg). Audra Clark netted 12 ppg, Flom, 9 ppg, Megan Quam, 9 ppg and Meg Clark, 5 ppg. The Knights reached the North Section 2AA finals last season before falling to St. Peter. KW will move back into Section 1AA this winter, and the Knights are already being named as the favorite to win both the subsection and

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Members of the 2013-2014 Zumbrota-Mazeppa girls basketball team are, from left, front row: Natalie Majerus, Molly Lawler, Kalli Paukert, Allison Frederixon, Rachel Mensink, Laura Drackley and Dacia Anding; middle row: Brianna Albers, Taylor Blakstad, Tara Matuska, Danielle

Blakstad, Emma Drackley and Tayler Mort; back row: Miranda Mollenhauer, Alyssa Quam, Emma Flotterud, Alyssa Stehr, Hailey Dykes, Carley Henning and Emma Schnieders.

ZM has 10 letterwinners on their roster

average of 7 points per game (ppg). Paukert netted 6 ppg and Stehr, who really upped her play at the end of the season, netted 5 ppg. Dykes (4 ppg), Quam (3 ppg), Mort (3 ppg) and Lawler (3 ppg) all saw extended playing time last season. But ZM was dealt a blow on Saturday when Stehr injured her knee in a scrimmage. Her availability for Fridays opener is unknown. We do not have a lot of depth on our team. Without Alyssa, well have to adjust our lineup. With her in the lineup along with Carley and Hailey, we have some size on the court and we should be able to rebound, pointed out the ZM skipper. We need to stay healthy since we will probably go seven deep in players seeing a lot of court time. Right now we have more questions than answers.

By Faye Haugen just three seniors from last years of the Cougars scoring. ZUMBROTA - The Zumbrota- 9-15 squad, but those three multiCoach Scott Paukert returns 10 Mazeppa girls basketball team lost year starters accounted for most letterwinners in seniors: Kalli Paukert, Carley Henning, Emma Drackley, Molly Lawler, Danielle Blakstad, Emma Flotterud and Alyssa Stehr; and juniors: Alyssa Quam, Hailey Dykes and Tayler Mort. Non-letterwinners out are senior Allison Frederixon; junior Rachel Mensink; and freshmen Miranda Mollenhauer and Tara Matuska. ZM graduated Amber Jentsch Every day, patients across the - 6 p.m., VFW, 21 E First St. may be eligible to donate. High (HVL All Conference), Laura country rely on blood donated How to donate blood school students and other donors Brunner (HVL All Conference) through the American Red Cross. Simply call 1-800-RED CROSS 18 years of age and older also have While the need is ongoing, the (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcross to meet certain height and weight and Geena Miller. We need to find some consissupply isnt always especially blood.org to make an appointment requirements. tent scoring, said Coach Paukduring the holiday season, when or for more information. All blood Give Something ert. We get good shots and good many regular donors are busy with types are needed to ensure a reli- That Means Something looks at put-backs, but we just holiday activities. Donors of all able supply for patients. A blood As part of the Give Something cant finish. We need to get the blood types are currently needed to help ensure a sufficient supply donor card or drivers license or that Means Something winter cam- ball in the basket. two other forms of identification paign, blood donors can invite a Henning is the leading scorer for patients. Upcoming donation opportunities are required at check-in. Individu- loved one to follow in their foot- back from last season, netting an Kenyon December 9, 1-7 p.m., als who are 17 years of age (16 steps or let someone know they St. Michaels Catholic Church, 108 with parental consent in some gave in his or her honor with a Bullis St. states), weigh at least 110 pounds customized postcard. Donors simZumbrota December 10, noon and are in generally good health ply take a photo of a Red Cross moment, whether its relaxing on By Faye Haugen STEWARTVILLE The Pine a donor bed, enjoying a post-donation snack or meeting a blood Island boys basketball team came recipient. Then upload the photo up short in their first game of the Friday, November 29 and add a message at rcblood.org/ season, falling to Stewartville 68Goodhue girls basketball at Red Wing, 3:30 p.m. holidaypostcard. The postagram 55 on Friday in Stewartville. Dodge County girls hockey at Prior Lake The Tigers dominated the game, will be mailed anywhere the doKenyon-Wanamingo girls basketball at Hamline taking a 28-19 lead to the locker nor chooses, courtesy of the Red Zumbrota-Mazeppa girls basketball at Dover-Eyota, 7:30 p.m. room at the half. The Panthers Zumbrota-Mazeppa boys basketball, Bethlehem Academy at Zumbrota, 7 p.m. Cross and Postagram.

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Henning and Paukert are threeyear veterans with both having nearly 80 varsity games under their belts. Their experience will help us. We just need to develop some more ball handlers, said Paukert Kenyon-Wanamingo with their depth, size and experience are the favorite in the HVL Blue Division and in West Section 1AA and Section 1AA play. Coach Paukert looks for Pine Island and Goodhue to contend in the Blue Division, with Hayfield also tough in postseason play. Weve got a lot of questions, but Im excited about our potential, remarked Coach Paukert. We are still searching for our identity. The Cougars will open their season on Friday at 7:30 p.m. against Kasson-Mantorville at the Dover-Eyota Invitational. The tournament concludes on Saturday. ZM will play their first home game on Tuesday when they host Hayfield.
Letterwinners G Kalli Paukert 12 Emma Drackley 12 Carley Henning 12 Molly Lawler 12 Danielle Blakstad 12 Emma Flotterud 12 Alyssa Stehr 12 Alyssa Quam 11 Hailey Dykes 11 Taylor Mort 11 Non-letterwinners G Allison Frederixon 12 Rachel Mensink 11 Miranda Mollenhauer 9 Tara Matuska 9 H 55 58 59 54 56 511 511 58 510 58 H 57 55 58 56 P G F F G F C C G C F P G G F G

Pine Island drops season opener

played better in the second half, scoring 36 points, but Stewartville also upped their offensive effort, netting 40 points. Ben Warneke had a great game to open the season, netting a teamhigh 24 points. Luke Thornton added 13. It was a typical first game of the season, with some early game nervousness from players getting their first meaningful varsity minutes, said Coach Jim McNamara. As the game went on I felt we played better, but we still have a lot to work on in practice. On a positive note, we shot 40% from the field and attempted 26 free throws. Ben Warneke also had a very good game to open the season. The Panthers will host Rochester Lourdes on Tuesday.
Pine Island 55 Stewartville 68 PI - Matt Kukson 3, Ben Bauer 1, Mitchell Acker 2, Ben Warneke 24, Broc Finstuen 7, Chris Frick 1, Jared Lohmeyer 4, Luke Thornton 13 Scoring by halves Pine Island 19 36 = 55 Stewartville 28 40 = 68 Free throws: PI - 16 of 26 for 62%; S - 12 of 18 for 67%

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Saturday, November 30 Goodhue girls basketball at Red Wing, 2 or 3:30 p.m. Dodge County girls hockey at Prior Lake Kenyon-Wanamingo girls basketball at Hamline Pine Island wrestling at Rochester Century, 9 a.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa girls basketball at Dover-Eyota, 6 or 7:30 p.m. Monday, December 2 Dodge County boys hockey, Waseca at Kasson, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 3 Goodhue boys basketball, Bethlehem Academy at Goodhue, 7 p.m. Goodhue girls basketball at Faribault Bethlehem Academy, 7 p.m. Dodge County girls hockey, South St. Paul at Kasson, 7:30 p.m. Dodge County boys hockey at Austin, 7:30 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo boys basketball at Byron, 7 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo girls basketball, Byron at Kenyon, 7 p.m. Pine Island boys basketball, Lourdes at Pine Island, 7 p.m. Pine Island girls basketball at Rochester Lourdes, 7 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa girls basketball, Hayfield at Zumbrota, 7 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa boys basketball at Hayfield, 7 p.m.

Largest cash seizure ever in Wabasha County will be used to fight drug trade
Wabasha County Sheriff Rodney Bartsh described an arrest by the Southeastern Minnesota Narcotics Task Force on November 13 of an Elgin man as significant, not only for the county but for southeast Minnesota. The arrest of 49-year-old Daniel Gerdes took place in Rochester where he was found with a pound of methamphetamine, which Bartsh said was likely intended for Wabasha County. The following day, a search of an Elgin residence yielded close to $60,000 in cash and a half-pound of marijuana. A later search that day at a campground outside Wabasha produced a stolen assault rifle along with a small amount of marijuana and meth. Gerdes reportedly camped at the site. The cash seizure was described as the largest ever for Wabasha County. It will be used by the task force to support its efforts against the drug trade in southeast Minnesota.

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Girls Basketball Preview

Wildcat Basketball Schedule Nov. 29 at Red Wing, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at Red Wing, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at Faribault BA Dec. 5 Stewartville Dec. 7 at Hopkins, 12:45 p.m. Dec. 10 at Byron Dec. 13 Hayfield Dec. 17 at Rochester Lourdes Dec. 20 Kasson-Mantorville Dec. 26 at Rochester, 1 p.m. Dec. 27 at Rochester Dec. 28 at Rochester Jan. 7 Pine Island Jan. 10 at Lake City Jan. 14 at LaCrescent Jan. 17 Cannon Falls Jan. 24 at Kenyon, 6 p.m. Jan. 28 Lake City Jan. 30 Blooming Prairie Jan. 31 Triton Feb. 3 at Cannon Falls Feb. 7 at Pine Island Feb. 11 Kenyon-Wanamingo Feb. 18 at Dodge Center Feb. 21 Zumbrota-Mazeppa Home games in BOLD B-squad games begin at 6 p.m.

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Members of the 2013-2014 Goodhue girls basketball team are, from Michele Hadler, Sydney McNamara and Mikayla Peterson; back row: left, front row: Cassie Voth, Megan Ryan, Analeslie Jimenez, Haley Taylor Larson, Sydney Lodermeier, Meredith Watson, Mikayla Miller, Lexvold, McKenzie Ryan, Krista Gadient and Kaitlin Buck; middle row: Kali Ryan, Shelby Hinsch and Rachel Watson Anna Kohlnhofer, Maddy Miller, Kate Stehr, Brittney Ryan, Kalley Diercks,

Goodhue will blend the old with the new

By Faye Haugen GOODHUE - The good news for the Goodhue girls basketball team is that they have a lot of players back who are multi-year starters. But the bad news for the Wildcats is that they lack height, depth and speed. It should be a very interesting season for the Cats. Goodhue lost just two reserve players to graduation in Ashlyn Stecklein and Paige Gadient. But three players from last years squad (Mikayla Tipcke, Emilee Roschen, Diedre OReilly) decided to forgo their senior season. The way I look at it is that any coach would love to have our four letterwinners on their team, said Coach Josh Wieme. Im excited about the season. Our junior varsity had a very good record last year (20-1). We are looking to blend our veteran players with the new players we have. Letterwinners back are seniors: Mikayla Miller, Kali Ryan and Meredith Watson and junior Shelby Hinsch. Non-letterwinners who will see playing time are juniors: Sydney McNamara, Rachel Watson and Brittney Ryan; sophomores: Michelle Hadler and Taylor Larson; and freshman Megan Ryan. Miller led the Cats and the area in scoring last season averaging 21 points per game. She was an HVL All Conference selection and was First Team All State. Kali Ryan netted nine points per game and Meredith Watson chipped in six points a game and was named HVL All Conference. The Wildcats tied Pine Island for the HVL Blue Division title and finished with a 23-6 record, losing in the West Section 1A finals to Bethlehem Academy. We need our returning starters to step up and be leaders for our younger players. Im excited about the season to see how we play. We have a lot of opportunities for this team to step up and make the most of it, remarked Coach Wieme. We are not real deep, but we hope to develop that depth as the season goes on. Coach Wieme looks for KenyonWanamingo as the team to beat in the HVL this season. KW can check every box. They have good ball handlers, size, depth and experience at every position, pointed

out the Goodhue skipper. Pine Island and Lake City should be in that next group along with us. Lyle/Pacelli and Blooming Prairie get Coach Wiemes nod as teams to watch out for in West Section 1A. We should be right there with them, Wieme remarked. The Wildcats will open their season on Friday when they take part in the Red Wing Invitational. Goodhue will take on River Falls at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. The tournament will conclude on Saturday with the championship game at 3:30 p.m. The Cats will play at Faribault Bethlehem Academy on Tuesday.
Letterwinners Mikayla Miller Kali Ryan Meredith Watson Shelby Hinsch Non-letterwinners Sydney McNamara Brittney Ryan Michelle Hadler Taylor Larson Rachel Watson Megan Ryan G 12 12 12 11 G 11 11 10 10 10 9 H 58 58 58 510 H 56 58 56 58 59 53 P G F F F P F F G F F G

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Members of the 2013-2014 Pine Island girls basketball team are, from Rucker, Leah Anderton, Eliza Warneke, Kalley Berg, Niki Fokken, Sam left, front row: Amber Kennedy, Mook Narongkindpanit, Amanda Troester, Heeren, Summer Cavallaro, Mikayla Radtke, Noelle Langworthy and Lauren Hunskor, Kaitlyn Champa, Emilee Frederickson, Haylee Bauman, Brittany Kunz Autumn Pin, Sydney Cavallaro and Kaylee Drazan; back row: Emilee

PI wants to build off last years success

By Faye Haugen PINE ISLAND - Last year was a great season for the Pine Island girls basketball team. The Panthers won the HVL Blue Division, the HVL title, the West Section 1AA and Section 1AA titles and took part in their first Class AA State Tournament. The Panthers want to build on the success of that team that finished with a 26-6 record. Pine Island returns eight letterwinners in seniors: Niki Fokken, Sam Heeren, and Kalley Berg; juniors: Noelle Langworthy, Kaitlyn Champa and Emilee Fredrickson; and sophomores: Amanda Troester and Summer Cavallaro. Non-letterwinners working hard for playing time are sophomore Kaylee Drazen; freshmen: Lauren Hunskor, Eliza Warneke and Leah Anderton; and eighth-grader Autumn Pin. The Panthers graduated four talented players in Mattie Shelton, Cede Finstuen (Honorable Mention All State, HVL All Conference), Alison Newton (HVL All Conference) and Bailee Bakken. Newton, Shelton and Finstuen worked their way into the starting lineups as freshmen. We have three of our top six players back from last season which is good, but we will be a little bit inexperienced in our ball handling. We just need to get in some games to gain that experience, said Coach Rick Canton. We handled the ball pretty well at our scrimmage on Saturday. We were able to press and we handled the other teams press as well. Fokken was an HVL All Conference choice and was second in team scoring last season at 13 points per game (ppg). She also grabbed a team-high six rebounds per game. Heeren saw extensive floor time and netted five ppg playing both inside and behind the arc where she hit 38 three-pointers. Langworthy netted 4 ppg. Kenyon-Wanamingo gets the nod as the Blue Division favorite with all five starters and their top reserves returning. The Knights also moved from Section 2AA back to Section 1AA which makes them a contender for that title. Goodhue will be good and I put us in the running also. Hayfield will be the

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Letterwinners Niki Fokken Sam Heeren Kalley Berg Noelle Langworthy Kaitlyn Champa Emilee Fredrickson Amanda Troester Summer Cavallaro Non-letterwinners Kaylee Drazen Lauren Hunskor Eliza Warneke Leah Anderton Autumn Pin G 12 12 12 11 11 11 10 10 G 10 9 9 9 8 H 63 61 511 59 57 57 56 59 H 57 58 511 59 56 P C F C G G G G F P G G F F G

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KW varsity inexperience shows against KM

By Faye Haugen KENYON With a new starting five, the varsity inexperience of the Kenyon-Wanamingo boys basketball team showed in their 89-23 loss to a tall and talented team from Kasson-Mantorville on Friday in Kenyon. We had maybe a combined 20 minutes of varsity experience on the team coming into this game, said Coach Mat Schaefer. Our inexperience showed against an athletic team that picked us apart. The KoMets jumped out to a 13-0 lead before the Knights hit a free throw six-and-a-half minutes into the game. KW got their first basket of the game midway through the first half to trail 18-3. KM took advantage with their size (65, 65, 65 across the front line) to score or get the rebound for a put-back basket. Trailing 47-10 at the half, thing didnt get any better for the Knights in the second half as they were outscored 52-13. Eric Hokanson led KW with six points with Connor Sviggum adding four. This is a fun group to work with and well see improvement from them all season long, reported Coach Schaefer. The Knights will play at Byron on Tuesday.
Kenyon-Wanamingo 23 Kasson-Mantorville 89 KW - Eric Hokanson 6, Connor Sviggum 4, Tanner Warnner 3, Ethan Benda3, Marcus Irrthum 3, Ben Nystuen 2, Garrick Mallery 2 Scoring by halves K47 52 = 89 KW10 13 = 23 Free throws: KW - 5 of 9 for 56%; KM - 14 of 22 for 64%

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PI History Center holds annual holiday open house

By Audra DePestel PINE ISLAND The Pine Island Area History Center held its annual holiday open house on Saturday and Sunday, November 16-17. Items were on display from Junk Devotion, Art and Soul Pottery, and Todd VanDeWalkers Santa collection and Star Trek ornament collection. Visitors enjoyed cookies and refreshments as they toured the festive displays which included many vintage and refurbished decorations made by Cheryl and Woody Woodward, owners of Junk Devotion. Besides rug loom weaving demonstrations, visitors were treated to pottery making demonstrations by Art and Soul Pottery owner Marlys Berg Rucker. During Saturdays open house, horse drawn wagon rides were available courtesy of Rolland and Brian Weis. The History Center is open Mondays from 8-11 a.m. and Sundays from 1:00-3:30 p.m. or by appointment (contact www.pineisland history.org or 507-356-2802). The center will be closed in January and February of 2014 for maintenance and restoration.

Pine Island graduate Todd VanDeWalker stands next to the Christmas tree which he decorated with his collection of Star Trek ornaments. He also had many Santa figures on display which he has been collecting since 1991. Makenzie Alberts, 9, and her brother Treyton Alberts, 6, watch closely as Marlys Rucker creates a bowl out of clay at the Pine Island History Center holiday open house.

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Davis wins Peace Poster contest at ZMES

MAZEPPA Heidi Davis, center, daughter of Ray and Lisa Davis, was named winner of the Mazeppa Lions 25th annual Peace Poster contest on Tuesday, November 12, at Zumbrota-Mazeppa Elementary School. Her poster was chosen from 73 entries submitted by sixth-graders. The theme this year was Our World, Our Future. With her are third place co-winners Kayla Gilbertson, left, and Alyssa Mancilman, right. Not pictured is second place winner Kristine Moore. Awarded honorable mention were Luke Krier, Ishvari Garcia, Chayse Miller, and Kalli Olson. Daviss poster will go on to compete with other students in Lions District 5M1 in southeast Minnesota. The winners will be announced on December 8. Junk Devotion proprietors Cheryl and Woody Woodward show off their numerous vintage holiday creations they had available during the Pine Island History Centers holiday open house, including two wooden trees (one pictured next to Cheryl) that long ago were displayed at the Pine Cheese Mart.

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GOODHUE The Goodhue Lionesses are sponsoring their 9th annual Tour of Homes in conjunction with the Goodhue Christmas Celebration on December 7. Featured in this weeks issue are the homes of Ralph and Pat Mann and Patrice OReilly. Next weeks issue will highlight the homes of Marty and Jodi Bollum and Jon and Angie Morken. The tour is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are selling now at the First Farmers and Merchants Bank in Goodhue; they will also be available at the Craft Sale at the Lions Community Center on December 7 and at each of the homes.

Some of the KW Elementary School students accepting awards in the Accelerated Reader program are, front row: Zach Mason, Ben Short, and Josie Flom; back row: Brody Parks, Bailey Leininger, Jaeda Butterfield, and Landon Trump.

KWES readers recognized

By Alicia Hunt-Welch WANAMINGO KenyonWanamingo Elementary School staff hosted an awards ceremony on November 6 to recognize students who advanced in the Accelerated Reader program. After reading a book and successfully completing a test on the text, students are credited for the number of words in the book. Their word totals are tracked throughout the year, with the students ultimate goal to become reading millionaires.Words read since the beginning of the school year until the end of October were calculated to determine advancement in the program. 50,000 words read Josie Flom, Brody Parks, Ben Short, Madroz Wagner. 100,000 words read Bailey Leininger, Ashley Rechtzigel, John Smith 250,000 words read Hannah Peters Free book awards were presented to these students as well as Jaeda Butterfield, Landon Trump, Zach Mason, and Gavin Johnson. Peters also received a Dairy Queen treat award. Patrice OReilly 810 5th Ave. Having sold her farm, Patrice in front and is looking forward to OReilly was looking forward to a new perennial garden in the a retirement home with everything spring. on one level. In 2012, she purThe home has three bedrooms, chased this lovely townhome. one of which is used as a hobby, Making it her own, she had over- sewing, quilting room. You enter grown shrubbery removed from into a great room from which the kitchen, dining room and living room are all visible. Many family photos and OReillys favorite old pictures adorn these rooms. Her mothers curio cabinet contains glass and china pieces which have a special meaning to her. A large collection of Santas fill a china hutch that her grandmother pur"The Power That Made chased at an auction many years The Body, Heals The Body" ago. The hutch, antique dining table and a small shamrock Troy Higley, D.C. room table were all refinished by Norris Palmer Graduate Voth. 507-732-4200 We know you will enjoy seeing 404 Main St., Zumbrota this beautiful new retirement home.

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Ralph and Pat Mann 34730 Co. 4 Blvd. A bit of nostalgia and old fash- site. It was built much like the farm ioned charm, along with a whole houses of Europe, familiar to these lot of history, can be found within English emigrants. It took two the walls of the home of Ralph years to cut the rock for the front. and Pat Mann. The farm was rec- Mortar was made from ground up ognized as a Sesquicentennial rock which was put through a heatFamily Farm and has been in con- ing process. A photo from 1890 tinuous agricultural operation since or possibly earlier, shows the sum1889. Ralph has lived in this house mer kitchen to be the one-room his entire life. house from the nearby hill, which The stone house with its 18- was brought down and attached inch walls has withstood a fire, to the present house. remodeling, a new addition and Although the exact date is ungenerations of children and grand- known, a fire gutted the house. children. They have no idea how old the According to family history, the walls are, but it is known the house Mann family emigrated from En- was rebuilt in 1890. gland and was one of two families The only major change came in to settle in Goodhue Township in 1946 when a wall was removed 1854. and the kitchen area rebuilt. Then The current house is the one in 2008, a two-car garage with a built in the early days of farming. A loft and deck and an entry were one-room house was built on a added. That final addition has hill near the present site, in which added a modern convenience withall the children were born. The out changing the character of the story is told that on their wedding original home. day, Grandpa Mann and his bride You absolutely cant miss this grubbed stumps, leaving no opportunity to take a step back doubt that conditions were not easy. into history and enjoy the holiday The present house is built from spirit of this beautifully preserved limestone quarried at a nearby and decorated home.

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November 22, 1963: A tragic day Oronoco

By Wayne Anderson It was 50 years ago on November 22, 1963 when the course of United States history was changed. That is the day that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, while riding in a motorcade. He was in Dallas that Friday for political reasons and to help calm a feud in the Texas Democratic party. Some of the key people in that terrible weekend in Dallas were President Kennedy, his wife, Jackie, Texas Governor John Connally, then vice-president Lyndon Johnson, Lee Harvey Oswald, Jack Ruby, and JD Tippet. John Kennedy was born on May 29,1917 in Brookline, Massachusetts, and died November 22, 1963 in Dallas, Texas. In June of 1940, he graduated from Harvard University. He failed his Army physical exam because of health issues but used his fathers family connections to enlist in the Navy in October of 1941. In August of 1943, a Japanese destroyer rammed into the PT-109, the boat the Kennedy commanded. Two men died and two were badly hurt. Because of his actions to save his men, he was awarded a Navy medal, and he was given a Purple Heart for his injuries. It should be noted that Joe Kennedy, Jr. was killed in August of 1944 while on a bombing mission over Germany. He was the older brother of John. The father, Joseph Kennedy, Sr. always wanted the younger Joe to become president. When Joe was killed in World War II, the father turned his attention to getting John elected as president. John served as a US Representative from 1947 to 1953. He then served as a US Senator from 1953 to 1960. In September of 1953 he married Jacqueline Bouvier. In November of 1960 he defeated Richard Nixon to become president. In April of 1961 US-backed Cuban exiles invaded Cuba with the intention of overthrowing the Castro government. This became known as the Bay of Pigs invasion, and it failed. From October 22 through October 28 there were some very tense times with the Soviet Union over missile sites in Cuba. The Soviet Union backed down and they did remove the missile sites. This was known as the Cuban Missile Crisis On that fateful Friday, President Kennedy began his day in Fort Worth, Texas, with a breakfast and a Chamber of Commerce meeting. At about 11:20 a.m. he departed for Dallas aboard Air Force One. He laned in Dallas and spoke at a luncheon at the Dallas Trade Mart. The motorcade began shortly after the luncheon. At 12:30 p.m. three shots rang out that killed President Kennedy and wounded Governor Connally. Kennedy was rushed to Parkland Hospital and at 1 p.m. he was pronounced dead. Later that day, his body was flown to Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland. The funeral Mass was held on Monday, November 25, 1963 and he was buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis was born on July 26, 1929 in the state of New York and died May 19, 1994. She attended Vassar College for two years, then went to France to study for a year and then finished college at George Washington University. John Connally was born February 27, 1917 and died June 15, 1993. He was the Texas governor from January 15, 1961 until Janu-

Oronoco City Council OKs assessments

By Karen Snyder ORONOCO The Oronoco City Council spent half an hour commiserating with unhappy Cedar Woodlands property owners, then voted to tax them for roadwork left undone by the subdivisions developer. If my developer hadnt kept his agreement, Id be here up in arms, too, Councilman Nathan Hartung told a dozen or so Cedar Woodlands landowners who came to the November 19 public hearing on the proposed assessments. The developer had an agreement with the city to build the roads, City Engineer Joe Palen said. But it didnt happen. Instead, the developer, Dan Fitzpatrick, declared bankruptcy. The streets went unfinished, and because they lack a top layer of paving, theyre deteriorating. The projected repair and paving price is $149,471.65, for which the council recommends assessing Cedar Woodlands property owners, with assessments to be based on lineal feet of frontage. The cost estimate is $22.81 per foot. It was the developers obligation, said City Attorney Fred Suhler, but then the developer went bankrupt. Now the bank owns the land. One landowner urged the city to sue Fitzpatrick. Another said the bank should assume the developers unfulfilled obligations. Theres nothing you can do about the developer, Suhler said, and the bank has the land but no obligation to pay for street improvements. Weve been trying to deal with the bank with this for three years, Councilman Hartung said, but the wording of the contract between Fitzpatrick and the bank frees the bank of obligation. With regards to Fitzpatrick, added Hartung, its like a slot machine that never pays out. It really, really stinks. Unfortunately, with the economic downturn of the last three or fours years, this position isnt unique to Oronoco, Palen said. Suhler and Hartung offered some consolation to those about to be assessed: As Cedar Woodlands biggest single property owner (and lineal-feet holder), Home Federal Savings Bank will pay more for assessments than anyone else, Suhler said. Hartung stressed that the roadwork will increase the value of the houses. The city intends to charge the assessments over a seven- to tenyear period, adding the amount to property taxes and charging one percent interest. This wasnt an easy decision for the council, Mayor Kevin McDermott told the landowners. We tried to step in with the bank. Weve tried I just want you to know this hasnt been an easy decision. Later during the regular council meeting, council members gave unanimous approval to roadwork and assessments.
Nov. 19 regular meeting Mayor rejects more pay

preciate that, Nathan, but Im fine where Im at. I dont do this for money. I do it because I love this community. Thank you, but no, at least while Im mayor.
Gold Rush Days donations

Lyndon Johnson with Jackie Kennedy, the widow of the slain president, takes the oath of office to become the President of the United States after John Kennedy was shot and killed.

Gold Rush Days after-expenses proceeds get contributed to local groups and projects chosen by the Gold Rush Days Committee. With rising costs, McDermott said, the amount of money were able to donate keeps going down. The 2013 event netted $19,000 that will go, in varying amounts, to the following: Oronocos 4th of July and National Night Out events, Oronoco Food Shelf, Presbyterian Church, Grace Lutheran Church, Pine Island Area Home Services, VFW, flowers around the town, Parks and Trails Committee, Fire Department, First Responders, EOC (Emergency Operations Center), History Center, Cemetery Association, Senior Center, and Boy Scouts Pack 69.
Other business

A memorial service in front of the Zumbrota Armory paid tribute to John Kennedy. The service was held on Monday, Nov. 25, 1963, the day JFK was buried.

ary 21, 1969. On November 22, 1963 he was riding in the same car as President Kennedy and was seriously wounded. He did recover from wounds to his chest, wrist and thigh. He was a very close friend of Lyndon Johnson, and he gave a stirring speech at the LBJ funeral in July of 1973. Lyndon Johnson was born August 27, 1908 in Texas and died January 22, 1973 in Texas. He was vice-president under John Kennedy and was riding in the same motorcade parade in Dallas when President Kennedy was shot and killed. He was sworn in as the president on Air Force One at Dallas Love Field about two hours after the shooting. Federal Judge Sarah Hughes, a family friend, swore him in as the new president. Lee Harvey Oswald was born October 18, 1939 in New Orleans, Louisiana, and died November 24, 1963 in Dallas. In October of 1956, he entered the U.S. Marine Corps and served until September of 1959. In October of 1959, he travelled to the Soviet Union where he got a job. In March of 1961, he met his wife, Marina, and they married in April of 1961. In June of 1962, the Oswalds returned to the United States and settled in the Dallas area. In September of 1963, he went to Mexico to try to get to Cuba. On October 2, 1963 he left Mexico and returned to Dallas. On October 16, he got a job at the Texas School Book Depository. On Friday, November 22, 1963 he was on the sixth floor of the building when he fired three shots that killed President Kennedy and wounded Governor Connally. Oswald later killed Dallas patrolman JD Tippet after being stopped by the officer. He then went into a movie theatre without paying. The ticket clerk called police and he was arrested. On Sunday, November 24 there was to be a transfer of Oswald to the county jail. At 11:21 a.m. Jack Ruby stepped from the crowd and shot and killed Oswald. He was taken to the hospital where he died a short time later. He was

buried on Monday, November 25, 1963. Jack Ruby was born Jacob Rubenstein on March 25, 1911. He was originally from Chicago and moved to Dallas in 1947. On Sunday, November 24, 1963 he shot and killed Lee Oswald. Ruby was a night club operator with some ties to crime figures. He was found guilty of murder and was given a death sentence. There was an appeal and he was given a new trial. Before the new trial, he died on January 3, 1967. Some people contend that Jack Ruby was involved with major crime figures and the Mafia asserted that Ruby killed Oswald as part of an overall plot to cover up the assassination of Kennedy. JD Tippet was born September 18, 1924 and was a decorated 11 year veteran with the Dallas Police Department. Tippet had stopped Oswald to question him about 45 minutes after the Kennedy shooting. Tippet got out of his patrol car and walked toward Oswald. Oswald drew a gun and shot and killed Tippet. He was buried on Monday, November 25, 1963 and in June of 1964 was awarded the Medal of Valor. A memorial was dedicated on November 20, 2012 at the corner where he was killed. Many people in Zumbrota remember hearing about the Kennedy shooting shortly after 12:30 p.m. on that Friday. They also remember hearing the sad news that he was dead at 1 p.m. For the rest of the weekend there was much news coverage about the death of President Kennedy and many tributes paid to him. On Monday, November 25 there was no school in Zumbrota and stores closed from 10 a.m. to noon to pay tribute to Kennedy. There was a ceremony in front of the Zumbrota Armory with LH Klein as master of ceremonies. Father Ed Szymanski of the Catholic Church led the crowd in a brief prayer. A firing squad of former service men fired three shots followed by taps. There were also memorial services held in the local churches.

According to the personnel report, the councils payroll for the year totaled $11,375, with $2,700 of that going to the mayor. Mayor McDermott works hard, Hartung said. We ought to pay him more. Some of the councilors money should go to the mayor. But the mayor demurred. I ap-

The council voted 3-0 to borrow $350,00 to build the new city shop. Hartung, whose company, Hartco Construction, will do the building, abstained. The council authorized buying a generator for the fire station. The cost will be $30,000 $20,000 from the fire department equipment fund and $10,000 from grants, donations, and budget money. The council consented to Public Works expenditures of $3,954.38 for a new locator of buried water pipes and $1,042.58 for a fluoride pump. Cathy Ellingson was appointed to the First Responder team of volunteers. The next regular meeting will be at 7 p.m., December 16, at the Oronoco Community Center.

Goodhue
Goodhue to begin major street and sidewalk reconstruction in the spring
By Tara Chapa GOODHUE At the November 13 Goodhue City Council meeting the council approved both the preparation of the report and called for a public hearing on a street improvement project that is planned for April of 2014. Three blocks on 3rd Street and 4th Avenue, from Broadway Street to the eastern terminus, will have new sewer and water lines installed under the blacktop, and new corners and curbs constructed above. The public hearing is scheduled for December 11 at 6 p.m. at the Goodhue City Hall. The estimated cost for the project is $832,410. Owners of properties that touch the project will be assessed 22.5% of the cost. Each property owner is assessed based on the number of feet that their property runs along the street. The council has not discussed the number of years or the interest rate of the assessment. The council also decided to add new sidewalks along the Goodhue School and St. Lukes Church. This will be done at the same time as 3rd Street is being reconstructed to reduce the cost the city can receive a break on cost of labor, material, and mobilization. Neither Goodhue School nor St. Lukes Church has been contacted yet for cost or payment arrangements, so these costs do not figure into the $832,410 total.
ATV ordinance

Goodhue has been working on implementing some type of ordinance regarding all-terrain vehicles. The council decided to implement simple state rules regarding ATV vehicles. You can

visit http://atvsafety.gov/state/ minnesota.htm for a full listing of state regulations. Some of the rules are the following: No operator under 12 can cross public roads or drive on public roads and lands, except an operator at least 10 years old may operate an ATV up to 90cc on public lands if accompanied by parent. Operators between 12 and 15 must have a safety training certificate and be accompanied by an adult 18 or older who possesses a drivers license to operate on public lands. ATV use on paved roads is allowed where and how designated. A rider may not operate an ATV on a trail designated not for motorized use, posted public lands, state park lands, wildlife management areas, or unfrozen water.
Verizon

Hove earns Certified Fraud Examiner credential

AUSTIN, TX The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the worlds largest anti-fraud organization and leading provider of anti-fraud training and education, announced November 7 that Michelle Hove of Goodhue has been awarded the globally preferred Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential. In order to become a CFE, Hove has met a stringent set of criteria and passed a rigorous exam administered by the ACFE. Hove has successfully met the ACFEs character, experience and education requirements for the CFE credential, and has demonstrated knowledge in four areas critical to the fight against fraud: fraudulent financial transactions, fraud prevention and deterrence, legal elements of fraud, and fraud investigation. Hove joins the ranks of business and government professionals worldwide who have also earned the CFE certification. Hove is currently Global Expense Examiner for IBM in Rochester. CFEs have the ability to: examine data and records to detect and trace fraudulent transactions; interview suspects to obtain information and confessions; write investigation reports; advise clients as to their findings; testify at trial; understand the law as it relates to fraud and fraud investigations; and identify the underlying factors that motivate individuals to commit fraud. CFEs on six continents have investigated more than 1 million suspected cases of civil and criminal fraud.

The council has asked city attorney Richard Gorman to once again contact Verizon Wireless regarding their past due balance of $17,000. Gorman said his attempts to contact them during the first week of October were unsuccessful. He said he will inform them now that they are technically in default of their contract with the City of Goodhue.
Goodhue restaurant

Ten years of fabrications at Crossings

ZUMBROTA Sixteen fiber and jewelry artists will show their diverse works during Crossings 10th annual Fabrications exhibit Dec. 2-31. Their intriguing wrap bracelets, wall hangings, natural dyed scarves, batiks, vintage fabric wearables and more can be viewed during Crossings holiday open hours. A reception is Saturday, December 7, from 2-4 p.m. Marit Lomen and Nancy Ellison, both of Zumbrota, employ wool in their artwork. Lomen makes handwoven shawls, needle felted pieces for the wall, pins and bracelets. Ellison, who raises her own sheep, will display a felt vest, felted and woven hats, and more. Several participating artists feature vintage or recycled materials in their works. Cheryl Finnegan of Pine Island creates aprons that are trimmed with vintage embroidery, or even made from vintage tea towels or other fabrics to which she gives new life. Gretchen Fierke of Seams Knotty in Northfield uses vintage fabrics to create headbands, neckties and tie-on collars. I try to find fun and random fabric to make the items eye-catching, she said. Lisa Carey of Berkshire Braids uses repurposed materials to create functional pieces constructed of braided fabrics. I am a fiber/textile artist who uses traditional methods to create functional pieces in new and different ways, said Carey, who also lives in Northfield. Lace is a key tool in making Marnette R. Doyles clay goblets. I used my clothing design skills in order to create each piece, she said. On the goblets, I used actual lace, impressed into the sides, to create the image. Mari Fleming of Rochester sews up scraps of fabrics into patchwork tree ornaments. These colorful patchwork ornaments are made with non-traditional colors. Scraps and assorted batiks are machine-quilted, Fleming said. Crossings holiday open hours are in effect Dec. 1-24 and are Mon. and Tues., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wed. and Thurs., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sun., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crossings is located at 320 East Ave. in Zumbrota. More at www.crossingsatcarnegie.com or call 507-732-7616. Participants include: Zumbrota: Marit Lomen (Marit Designs), Nancy Ellison, Marie Marvin Rochester: Francie Ginocchio, Renee Nation, Kevin Fleming, Laura G. Buchler, Lynn Bartley, Mari Fleming Northfield: Gretchen Fierke (Seams Knotty), Lisa Carey (Berkshire Braids) Pine Island: Joann Ronningen, Cheryl Finnegan Red Wing: Mette Biering Christiansen Minneapolis: Marnette R. Doyle Hager City, Wis.: Trudi Schaefer

John Adams asked fellow council members if the restaurant in Goodhue is on track to open soon. City clerk Lori Agre said a grand opening date is expected in January.

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1. To receive reports from the Board of Directors and management covering the business of the Cooperatives for the previous fiscal year; and 2. To consider and vote on an amendment to the bylaws to change the manner in which the nominating committee can be selected; and 3. To elect six (6) directors whose terms are expiring; and 4. To consider any other business which may properly come before the meeting.

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Pine Island

Pine Island will televise city meetings

By Alice Duschanek-Myers PINE ISLAND On November 19, Josh Westphal assisted with a practice run to televise the Pine Island City Council meetings. The council plans to video record and web stream the meetings on channel 7. As an alternative, access to view the meetings will be available on the City of Pine Island web page. Mayor Rod Steele thanked Westphal for showing the council how to televise the meetings and making the meetings available for the public to view.
Two-hour parking on Main Street

PINE HAVEN POTPOURRI

PINE ISLAND Pine Haven birthdays for the month of December are Dorothy Hassler December 2, Darsa Fiek 7, Ed Jackson 18, and Marvin Schultz 23. The December birthday party will be hosted by the Pine Ears on December 9 at 2 p.m. The resident Christmas Party will be held Wednesday, December 18 in the dining room at Pine Haven. Santa will make a visit, refreshments will be served, and residents will open gifts from the giving tree. Stop in if you would like to support the giving tree and purchase a gift for a resident. Names will be available after December 1, and they will be located at the nurses station along with directions for the giving tree. You can also pick up names at the Better Brew Coffee House after December 1. Christmas Eve Day at 10:30 a.m. Cowboy Jim will be here to sing Christmas tunes. On Christmas Day at 2 p.m. Lonesome Ron will be here to sing carols. Many carolers and community members will entertain the residents throughout the month. The residents love the festive season and the community involvement! We will ring in the New Year December 31 at 2 p.m. with a party and countdown. Music will be provided by Dale Martell. We welcome new volunteers who would like to share their time or talents. Stop in for a volunteer application. Well give you a tour! If you would like to receive a copy of our activity calendar we can mail or e-mail you one. Our phone number is 356-8304 ext. 27 or e-mail activity@pinehaven community.org.

The council discussed limiting parking to two hours from the 100 block of South Main Street to the 200 block of North Main Street. Steele said the council was considering two hour parking because of increasing traffic at the Kwik Trip corner, and expectations that Goodhue County will limit the parking. The city has been discussing the limits with the county. Councilor Nick Novak said, Why have two hour signs all over town that are not enforced? Councilor Randy Bates said, Its kind of a hot button. Councilor Jerry Vettel said, Why dont we have enforcement? Novak said, The officers would have to chalk tires constantly. These officers do a lot in this town. Councilor Erik Diskerud said, Pine Island is still a small community. People moved to Pine Island to be in a small community Put in two hour parking and were getting away from that small town. If the county wants to put up their signs, let the county do it. Novak moved not to approve the parking limits on Main Street. Bates seconded the motion. The

council was unanimously in fa- Workmans comp insurance The council discussed collectvor of the motion. Employment contract amendment ing and comparing bids for workApproval of the employment ers compensation insurance in the contract with City Clerk Jon future. After discussion, the council Eickhoff effective on November approved continuing the appoint20, 2013 was on the Consent ment of Stevenson Insurance, an Agenda. According to the contract, agent for the League of Minnehis salary is $81,000 with ben- sota Cities (LMC) Insurance Trust, efits until November 30, 2015. for workers compensation insurBates recommended amending ance. The insurance will cover all the agreement by removing ter- elected officials and employees mination benefits paid by the City of the city, including the Heritage of Pine Island, which includes a Preservation Commission, Planlump sum cash payment of three ning Commission, Park Board, months of aggregate salary and Library Board, Economic Develcontinued payment of health in- opment Authority, Cemetery surance for three months follow- Board, and volunteers for the city. ing the date of termination. An Jon Eickhoff said that in the past, employee is also paid out any ac- other bids for the insurance were crued vacation and sick time in higher than LMC, which pools full. cities for rates. In 2008, the bid Bates said that if the termina- from LMC was about $50,000 and tion benefits in employment con- a bid from CO Brown was about tracts were not changed, the city $75,000. The city receives any will be in the same boat as before. unused premiums back as diviHe said, Or do we leave this for dends from LMC at the end of the other councils? year. Steele said he reviewed this with Other business The council approved the reVettel. He said, This is in line with other cities. It is consistent tirement of Deputy Clerk Cindy Oelkers effective on March 7, 2014. with others. Vettel said, If we remove this, The city will advertise for applicants for the deputy clerk posihow will we hire someone? Diskerud added, We need to tion. Delinquent water/sewer and clarify termination. Is it because a position is eliminated or termi- other miscellaneous bills will be nated as a disciplinary measure? certified to the counties for colConditions for termination as a lection with 2014 taxes. Two dedisciplinary measure are included linquent water/sewer bills and one bill for mowing will be certified in the contracts. The council approved the con- to Olmsted County. Eight delintract with amendment to the ter- quent water/sewer bills, one bill mination benefits, with Vettel for mowing, and charges for a sewer voting against the change. Fol- repair will be certified to Goodhue lowing amendment of the contract, County. The council approved the 2014 the city will repropose the conliquor licenses and the final pay tract to Eickhoff. request of $23,029.47 for Schu-

macher Excavating for the 2012 NW Street Projects. City Engineer Neal Britton reported that Goodhue County Public Works Director Greg Isakson signed off on the plans for the CSAH 11 intersection, if there are not more changes. He said, We got all we wanted. The land acquisition is still in progress. The project could start in March 2014 and be finished in November. The council approved subdivisions of land for the road construction projects on the East Frontage Road and CSAH 11 intersection. Approvals of the Land OLakes storm sewer agreement and the amendment of the City of Pine Islands cooperative agreement with MnDOT were tabled because documents have not been returned for the council and City Attorney Bob Vose to review.

Needs of Pine Islands library will be discussed

By Alice Duschanek-Myers PINE ISLAND At the November 18 Pine Island School Board meeting, John Champa introduced the idea of scheduling a meeting with the Community Planning Team (CPT) and Van Horn Library Board to discuss the needs of the community library. Library Director Morgan Hansen was in attendance and will help schedule the meeting prior to both boards meetings in December. Champa said, One of our guiding principles is to work cooperatively with the city. He said it is in line with this principle to work with the City of Pine Island and support the future of the library.
Veterans Day celebration

PAPA to present A Minnesota Christmas on December 7

PINE ISLAND Its a holiday extravaganza! Pine Area People for the Arts (PAPA) will be presenting A Minnesota Christmas: The Crazy Day (and Awesome Night) Before on Saturday, December 7 at Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Pine Island. The show begins at 3 p.m. From zany songs and skits to heartwarming holiday favorites, this production has it all. Holiday meal preparations are underway, and mom has a great game plan. Hut one! Are you ready for some turkey? The kids are wondering, What are we doin here? when the men take them on their first ice fishing adventure. Oh no! Its time to recycle Grandmas fruitcake again, and listen to Oles rendition of Twas Da Night Before Christmas. There will be audience participation with Name That Tune and the singing of favorite Christmas carols. The true meaning of Christmas will be honored with a special trip to the manger and the song A Baby Changes Everything to end the show. Directors Marty Nunemaker and Myra Murray have assembled a spectacular cast of area talent including David and Jacob Barsness, Wesley and Madeline Sorum, Noah Kneeland, Michael and Megan Quintero, Ally Noll, Amanda Hildenbrand, Cora Heiden, Ann and Carle Murray, Randy Torgeson, Paula Breid, Morgan Hanson, Gary Wees, Becky Ziller, Sharon Holets, Naomi Kvitten, Anne Roland, Betsy Heller, Jewell Podratz and Kip Groettum. Admission is free and all are invited. A free will offering will be taken for the Pine Island Sharing Shelves. This special December 7 holiday extravaganza at Saint Paul Lutheran also features the second annual Holiday Cookie-Walk and Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For sale items will include a large variety of holiday cookies, bazaar gift items, and hot pulled pork sandwiches and soups. All proceeds from the bazaar will benefit Saint Paul Lutheran youth activities.

tal revenues. There is improvement in state aid. The district received $2,570,674 or 29.3% of its state aid, compared to 21.3% in 2012 ($1,820,114), and 20.1% in 2011 ($1,697,972). Revenues from property taxes have decreased. The 2013 budget includes planning for $1,273,783 from property taxes. Revenues from property taxes in 2012 totaled $1,315,739, and in 2011 totaled $1,342,467. Payout for budgeted expenditures totaled $2,886,486 or 26.8% on October 31. At this time payout for expenditures in 2012 totaled 27.4% ($2,824,140), and 26.9% ($2,741,900) in 2011.

Superintendent Tammy BergBeniak said the Veterans Day celebration on November 11 was so well attended by children and the community that not everyone fit in the gym. The kindergarten classes viewed a recording of the event in the school cafeteria.
Budget report

Todd Netzke of School Management Services updated the school board on the progress with the audit and current state of the district. The 2013 audit was scheduled to be completed November 19. The audit will be ready to present at the truth-in-taxation meeting on December 5. Netzke reviewed the budget as of October 31. At that time, the district had received 29.8% of to-

PI School approves May referendum questions for building construction and remodeling
By Alice Duschanek-Myers PINE ISLAND On November 18, the Pine Island School Board approved running a referendum to construct a new school for grades PreK-4 and for repairs and renovations to the existing buildings. The board set the bond referendum election for sometime in May of 2014. There will be two questions on the ballot for voters to decide upon.
Question #1

other renovations. It also includes $0.5 million to resurface the track. The construction of the new school and repair and renovation of the existing facility is Question #1 on the election ballot. The total referendum amount for Question #1 is for $34.75 million.
Question #2

rately. State equalization is 32% for the athletic center and auditorium combined. Springsted provided the school board with information about the

tax impact of the referendums on the residents of the district. However, Superintendent Tammy BergBeniak said that some of the information is inflated.

Chairman Jeff Leland said the board met again with the community task force after their retreat and decided to move forward and support constructing a new PreK4 for $25.5 million, and repairing and updating the existing facilities for $9.25 million. This includes demolition and reconstruction of the 1934 building and 75% of the 1959 building, or 20,000 square feet of space. It includes reengineering the buildings for STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) curriculum and

John Champa explained that the task force was hesitant about having three questions on the ballot. From this input the construction of a three-sport (soccer, track, and football) center for $1.5 million and 600-seat auditorium for $5.0 million were combined into Question #2 on the ballot. The total amount for Question #2 is $6.5 million. Champa said, It was pointed out by the community task force that by simplifying it with only two questions, the state will match a greater percentage of the athletic center and auditorium. State equalization is 20.6% for the athletic center and auditorium sepa-

Pine Island requests not to be a county absentee ballot site

By Alice Duschanek-Myers PINE ISLAND On November 19, the Pine Island City Council approved formally requesting not to be designated as a Goodhue County absentee ballot site by roll call vote. Nick Novak abstained from the vote. City Clerk Jon Eickhoff said that each county is in control of regulating the intake of absentee ballots. In Olmsted County, the county seat is the designated site no matter where you live in the county. Goodhue County designated the cities as absentee ballot sites, exempting those with populations of 1000 or less. The county exempted the townships as designated sites because of lack of staff. He estimated that Pine Island receives 105 absentee ballots at election times. City staff must trans-

the activity of the High Student Achievement Committee. Gifted and talented program teacher Rosario Mollo is offering Italian and Spanish for students after school. All students in the district can now be exposed to foreign languages. Hansen would like to see more opportunity for students to learn foreign languages in the future. The new data coaches are busy identifying student progress. They created comparisons of district achievement with local students. The Project Lead The Way (PLTW) classes and STEM were reported to be stimulating to the students. The students are very involved in problem solving and K-8 principals report Principal Cindy Hansen reported collecting information. that the Minnesota Teacher Evalu- Effective & Efficient Operations ation Pilot Project is underway. It Doug Strandell reported on the involves much work, but staff are activities of the Effective & Effitaking positive ideas from it. She cient Operations Committee. This is observing in classrooms about committee is focused on all as12 times weekly. pects of the district. He said the All teachers are working on committee was involved in increasaligning the curriculum with the ing student and employee safety state standards once again. They with the Raptor System and limitare mapping the progression of ing the injury of children from curriculum in K-12. Power stan- sharp woodchips on playground dards will be created to put focus equipment. The committee was on teaching more critical under- involved in giving feedback on standing in each curriculum area. the facility and maintenance, handiNew teachers and their men- capped parking at the athletic fields, tors are meeting monthly to dis- collecting feedback on Chartwells, cuss instructional issues and stay the concession stands, the snack in contact. Mentors and mentees cart, transportation issues, the acaare observing each others class- demic calendar, facility management, and planning more technolrooms weekly. There was high participation in ogy training for staff in the ofparent-teacher conferences. There fices. They are studying the cost was also high participation in the increases in health insurance. district survey during conferences. Other business Technology Director Taylor The iPad carts are in such high demand that a reservation and Bauman reported that the comcheck-out system was developed. puter labs in the portables would The students are very focused when be ready on November 19. The sixth grade will use the labs for using the iPads. High Student PLTW curriculum. The eighth grade will use them for Google Achievement Committee Principal Hansen reported on Earth. Berg-Beniak reported that documentation is being assembled for the districts Worlds Best Workforce submission to the state legislature. Berg-Beniak also reported that maintenance and repairs were going to be completed on the roofs port ballots every couple of days to eliminate some leaks. to Red Wing to be turned in and meet time restrictions. The cost is over $1000. He said, Its my understanding that all cities but Red Wing are saying the county has the personnel so the county should do this.

Budget amendments for 2013 approved

By Alice Duschanek-Myers PINE ISLAND The Pine Island City Council approved the 2013 budget on December 18, 2012. On November 19, 2013 the city council adopted amendments to the 2013 budget, changing the general govermental funds to the amount of $3,252,536 in revenues and $3,187,661in expenditures. City Clerk Jon Eickhoff reported that there were some increases in revenues. The city received $8,960 more Local Government Aid (LGA) than expected. In 2013, the Minnesota Legislature increased State Fire Pension Aid by $10,688.43. There was less revenue from the swimming pool than expected, and there were some additional revenues from professional fees. This has increased the General Fund balance by $44,000. He said there were some unplanned major expenses. The Sewer and Water Fund lost some ground from spending more than planned in the budget. The costs of repairing the digester exceeded $100,000. A claim was filed with insurance. The insurance company has hired a subrogation lawyer. There will likely not be a refund from submitting documentation about the Land O Lakes sewer until 2014. The water/sewer fund has not realized the change in rates from the spring. There were expenditures from repairing the water tower at Collins Park. The pump had to be pulled and rebuilt. Eickhoff reported that the citys obsolete server has crashed frequently. The plan was to replace it in January in the 2014 budget. However, it crashed four times in a day. It is estimated to cost at least $10,000 to replace with a server that will last for five years. He said he has concerns that the city could start losing data if it is not replaced as soon as possible. The council approved replacing the hardware for the server.

Pine Island class of 1951 holds reunion

MANTORVILLE The Pine Island High School class of 1951 held its 62-year reunion at the Hubbell House in Mantorville on October 10. In front, seated: Calvin Spading, Pat (Frost) Dutcher; middle row: Connie (Swarthout) Sather, Lorraine (Andrist) Johnke, Vivian (Andrist) Schlaeppi, Lorraine (Wilson) Olson, Arlene (Brown) Stiller, Joan (Drazan) Swarthout, Georgia (Murray) Fahy; back row: Bill Johnke, Marguerite (LaRock) Sanders, Roberta (LaRock) Hickey, Audrey (Dreyer) Fredrickson, Ed Parkin, Henry Lewis, Bette (Burton) Carson, Roger Schlaeppi, Wes Moreland. Not pictured: Doreen Day.

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Ally Noll wins Pine Island Lions Peace Poster Contest

PINE ISLAND Ally Noll, an eighth grade student at Pine Island School, advanced to the next stage of the Lions International Peace Poster Contest on November 21 by winning at the Pine Island level. Nolls poster was among 37 entries submitted in Pine Island (and an estimated 375,000 entries worldwide) in the 26th annual contest. Ultimately, one grand prize winner and 23 merit award winners will be selected by Lions Club International. Nolls poster was selected for its originality, artistic merit, and portrayal of the contest theme, Our World, Our Future. She said, My poster shows the world as a car at a fork in the road. Our future depends on the choices we make. One road will lead to a world at peace, the other to a world in chaos. Pine Island Lions Club President Woody Woodward said, Im impressed by the quality of work and thought that went into all of the students posters. Ally Nolls poster advances to face stiff competition through the district, multiple district, and international rounds of competition if she is to be declared the international grand prize winner. Also at the local Pine Island level, Lauren Monosmith, a sixth grade student, was selected as thesecond place winner and Noelle Koenig, a eighth grade student, was chosen as third place.

Pine Island Lions Peace Poster Contest winners were named on November 21. From left to right are Lions President Phil Woody Woodward, first place winner Ally Noll, second place winner Lauren Monosmith, third place winner Noelle Koenig, and chairperson of the contest Lion Mike Haider.

Ally Nolls winning entry in the Pine Island Lions Peace Poster Contest.

Land OLakes recognized for outstanding manufacturing

KENYON Land O Lakes of Pine Island was recognized for its outstanding achievement in manufacturing at the 2013 Goodhue County Economic Development Summit held October 24 in Kenyon. On behalf of Goodhue County EDA, Mayor Rod Steele and EDA Director Karen Doll from the City of Pine Island presented the award to Bill Taylor, General Manager of the Pine Island Land O Lakes facility. The company has been an important member of Pine Islands business district since 1970 when the Minnesota Milk Producers Association merged with Land O Lakes, Inc. The existing manufacturing facility was originally built in 1947 by the Minnesota Cheese Producers Association to manufacture natural cheddar cheeses. Since the 1970s, the Pine Island facility has gone through a number of changes due to new markets, new products, and efficiency of operation. In 1976, a whey dryer was added to the facility and 13 years later automated cheese making equipment was installed to increase production. In 1997, when the plant was repurposed for the manufacture of dry blend seasoning products that are used in snack foods, cheese production was halted. The plant continues to make investments and improvements to the facility to ensure its viability and continued presence in Pine Island. In 2013, Land O Lakes invested $4.5 million in capital upgrades. Today the plant produces 45-48 million pounds of dried cheese and dairy seasons and four to five million pounds of dry dairy blends per year. With 92 employees, it is one of Pine Islands largest employers.

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Christmas Open House held at Arels

PINE ISLAND Barb and Ken Arel, right, owners of Arels Flowers and Gifts in Pine Island, visit with friends, from left to right, Alicemay Clark and Marilyn Collins at the stores 33rd annual Christmas Open House. The event took place Saturday and Sunday, November 16-17. Customers enjoyed refreshments and a holiday atmosphere while taking advantage of seasonal specials and discounts. Pine Island Mayor Rod Steele, left, and EDA Director Karen Doll present the Outstanding Achievement in Manufacturing in Goodhue County recognition certificate to Pine Island Land O Lakes General Manager Bill Taylor on Thursday, November 21.

Schaefer and Torgeson are November Students of the Month

PINE ISLAND The Pine Island Lions Club has named Taylor Schaefer and Laura Torgeson Students of the Month for November. They are seniors representing the art and foreign language departments, respectively.
Taylor Schaefer

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Pine Island fifth-grader Grace Rucker and her mom Kathy Rucker look forward to the book fair every year and enjoy picking out new books to keep and share.

Pine Island Schools Scholastic Book Fair exceeds 800-book goal

PINE ISLAND Pine Island School enjoyed another successful fall Scholastic Book Fair this year, selling 870 books, exceeding the goal of 800. The fair was held in conjunction with fall conferences during the week of November 11-15. Before and after conferences, parents brought their children to enjoy shopping the largest selection of books ever available at the fair. The Pine Island PTSO once again made this event possible by providing the volunteers to set up, work, and pack up the fair. Profits from the fair will be used to purchase new materials for the elementary and middle school/high school libraries. Parents and students also had the opportunity to purchase books for their classroom libraries. Those libraries grew by 93 books this year as students purchased items on teacher wish lists. New this year was a Pull for Books sucker pull. For 25 cents, a person could pull a sucker out of a box with the chance of winning a prize. This event raised just over $134 which was then used to purchase 22 books from the fair and donate them to the Panther Holiday Helper project, sponsored by Community Education.

Art instructor Nicole Mentjes states: Taylor has a love and passion for the visual arts and is a great advocate for involving others in the arts. Taylor is the co-president of Art SCREAM. In her role as co-president, she has set up educational career-related field trips, participated in community projects, taught educational art workshops for children, and created visuals for organizations such as PTSO. Taylor is exceptionally imaginative, and her attention to detail is remarkable. Her artwork always has personal meaning and is well thought out and planned before she begins the creative process. She regularly impresses her art teachers with her impeccable craftsmanship and creativity. She maximizes her time and pushes herself to tackle challenging projects while also assisting her peers. Taylor has an extraordinary talent in ceramics and has taken every extracurricular art opportunity offered in the department. She has participated in the HVL Art Exhibition at the Rochester Art Center, displayed work at the Rochester Art in the Sky program, and submitted work to and received a superior rating at the Minnesota Visual Art Competition. Taylor also participated in the art and culture weekend in Minneapolis/ St. Paul, which included experiences in theater, dance, and the visual and culinary arts.

Pine Island Students of the Month for November are Laura Torgeson and Taylor Schaefer.

Schaefer has completed art 1, and ceramics 1 and 2 classes. She is also a member of the Culture Club, FCCLA, choir, womens ensemble, the track team, and previously was a member of the gymnastics team. Her love of gymnastics has earned her a job at the KAATs training center for aspiring gymnasts. Her interests include spending time with friends and family, and food. Schaefer plans to attend the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and become an orthodontist. She is the daughter of Kathy and James Schaefer.
Laura Torgeson

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Jennifer Wernau, chairman of the Spanish department, said about Laura Torgeson: Laura is an ideal student to have in a Spanish class. She brings just the right amount of humor and a serious desire for learning to the classroom. She is not afraid to try new things when practicing Spanish, which is so important in the learning process. The serious language learner is a risk-taker. Laura will always try to incorporate new ideas into her learning and tries to speak in the target language much more than the average student. She works very hard to turn in all assignments and takes extra time to make sure her projects and presentations are well-prepared and creative. Laura is also the president of the Culture Club this year, of which

I am the adviser. She has been a part of the club for several years. It is a club that promotes new experiences and diversity through studying many different cultures. Laura has already been an active president by finding the perfect foreign film for us to watch during our dinner and movie night. Laura is so talented in so many different areas far beyond language learning. Torgeson is in her fourth year of Spanish and will likely receive college credit for this years class. Her activities include Culture Club (president), Art SCREAM, math league, carolers, womens ensemble, and jazz strings. She has received the Directors Award for choir, has been named to the academic honor roll, and is a member of the National Honor Society. She has lettered in track, speech, academics, and music. Torgesons hobbies and interests include singing (especially recording duets and trios with herself on Garage Band), playing the cello, reading, running, trading tongue twisters with foreign exchange students, and trying new things. She plans to complete her water safety instructor license, especially due to her recent love of working on level one swimming lessons. Torgeson will attend college in Minnesota and major in music and theater. She is the daughter of Jennifer Jesseph and Randy Torgeson.

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ZUMBROTA POLICE REPORT
October 16

4:43 p.m. A driver was cited for no insurance, warned for speeding and no possession of drivers license. 4:45 p.m. Numerous 911 hangups were received from the Zumbrota Telephone Company pay phone. 5 p.m. A stray yellow Lab was running loose with no collar or tags. 5:56 p.m. An officer assisted with traffic. 8:30 p.m. An officer assisted with a disabled vehicle.
October 17

Jurrens is top scorer from ZM in AG ID Challenge

ELGIN Seventh grade agriculture students from Zumbrota-Mazeppa participated in the Plainview-Elgin-Millville Ag ID Challenge in Elgin on Thursday, November 21. The class spent a week and a half preparing to identify 100 animals, plants, cheeses and more. Highest score from ZM went to Isaiah Jurrens, who earned eighth place overall by correctly identifying 87 out of 100. Participating from ZM were, front row: Alyssa Young, Hannah Keach, Aspen Brubaker, Josh Drackley, Brynn Karstens, Glenn Nelson, Joeseph Hehl, and Ariel Showers; middle row: Isaiah Jurrens, Zachary Bredehoft, Grace Beebe, Morgan Goodman, Rylie Schliep, Austin Hall, Matthew Kuznicki, Casey Dykes, and Hadley Owen; back row: Matthew Debner, David Befort, Weston Mehrkens, Tyler Soltau, Jacob Bennett, Peyton Liffrig, Lindsay Stussy, Celina Sheda, Emily Haugen, and Layla Berg.

Zumbrota Tour of Homes is Dec. 7

ZUMBROTA Tickets are selling for $8 at Main Street Pharmacy for the 14th annual Zumbrota Area Historical Society Christmas Tour of Homes to be held on Saturday, December 7, 12:30-4:00 p.m. Patrons who purchase their tickets by December 6, will have their name placed in a drawing for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Main Street Pharmacy. The drawing will take place on Saturday, December 7, at 5 p.m. at the History Museum. The winner of the gift certificate will be notified by phone. Tickets will be available for purchase on the day of the tour at each home, the United Redeemer Christmas luncheon, and the History Museum. This week the homes of Bob and Stacy Epps and Curtis and Julie Schrimpf are featured. Last week the homes of Bruce and Tammy Goodman (1021 West 2nd Street) and Dr. Stacy and Mark Johnson (118 East 4th Street) were featured.

guest bath. Heading past the builtin and to your left is the three-way lighted dressing mirror. Then in the laundry area and through the next door is the third bathroom. From here you enter the knotty

pine family room with a hot tub, wet bar, flat-screen TV, and cozy wicker furniture that doubles as patio furniture in the summer. You will now be able to exit at the patio doors.

12:51 a.m. A van was parked at Kwik Trip with all doors locked but the side door left open. 2:10 p.m. A female reported that the rear end of her vehicle had been damaged. Possibly at Kwik Trip. 3:22 p.m. A driver was warned for speeding. 4:32 p.m. A person turned in a drivers license and AAA cards from Kansas. 4:40 p.m. A driver was warned for speeding. 5:10 p.m. A male reported that his truck was in the truck delivery place and a car drove into it. 5:24 p.m. A driver was warned for speeding. 5:24 p.m. Mayo Clinic Health System reported that a man was outside the clinic banging on the windows, threatening the staff and not letting them leave. 5:38 p.m. An officer assisted on a medical alarm. 8:06 p.m. A Mayo Clinic ID badge was turned in to the department. 8:37 p.m. A female reported having issues with her landlord at Jefferson Heights. 9:05 p.m. A vehicle hit a deer and the male in the vehicle was having chest pains.
October 18

a female who drives after she has been drinking at the VFW. 5:33 p.m. A driver was warned for driving in the rain with the lights off. 5:40 p.m. A male had fallen earlier and had a cut and a bump on his head. He was conscious and breathing and resting in bed. 5:50 p.m. A driver was warned for no seat belt. 6:18 p.m. A person reported that one of their rabbits was eaten by a loose dog during the night. 6:19-6:55 p.m. Three drivers were cited for speeding. 7:08 p.m. A driver was cited for driving after suspension. 7:16 p.m. A driver was warned for speeding. 7:49 p.m. a report was made that a person gets rowdy at night and races a gator in the street and hits a neighbors fence. 9:16 p.m. A driver was warned for speeding.
October 20

12:09 a.m. A male was having car trouble. Bergs Towing was called. 12:21 p.m. A report was made of illegal dumping by the recycling bin. 1:01 p.m. A dog was found and returned to its owner. 1:48 p.m. Rochester State Patrol reported a van tailgating on northbound Highway 52. 1:54 p.m. A report was made of a child abuse.
October 21

11:23 a.m. An officer assisted with a vehicle repossession. 5:22 p.m. a female fell and was stuck and unable to get up. 11:53 p.m. A male caller said he was having trouble walking and something was going on with him. When asked about symptoms he became belligerent and used profanity with dispatch.
October 22

Curt and Juile Schrimpf 300 Sugarloaf Parkway Curt and Julie Schrimpf are the an open staircase with the railing owners and designers of the charm- continuing along the upstairs halling and cozy farm style home at way. Up the stairs is a loft area on 300 Sugarloaf Parkway. Built in the right. This is used as a fun play 2007 by three local contractors area for the Schrimpfs six grand(Doug Beck, Tim Frank, and Brian children. Be sure to look out the Buck), it has 4,300 square feet windows for the amazing views. with four bedrooms and three bath- Continuing on to the right, you rooms. It is a slab-on-grade (no will enter a bonus room built above basement) with vinyl siding and the garage which houses a pool is located in an idyllic setting, sur- table (winter sport) and a flat-screen rounded by the golf course on the TV. Down the hall on your right north, pine trees on the west, a are three bedrooms with views to babbling brook, and a wooded area the west. The first is designed for to the south. The fairgrounds are the grands, the second as a spare, on the east. Both Curt and Julie and the last as a second master for come from farming families. Hav- guests, consisting of two closets, ing been 4-H-ers in their youth, a crib for their granddaughter, and the fairgrounds represent a nos- a cedar chest Curt gave to Julie during their dating years. In the talgic piece of history. To arrive at the front door, you far right corner is a 130-year-old walk onto the wraparound front handmade chest with handkerchief porch with traditional farm style boxes, dovetailed drawers, and railing. The stone looking, stamped carved oak pulls. Adjoining this cement floor was the work of Jacob bedroom is a two-sink bathroom Rude. These two elements give a with a tub/shower and a dryer with warm and welcome feel, as does a hook-up for a future washer. At the bottom of the staircase is the car siding ceiling of the porch. Once inside, an ample foyer, two the living/dining area. Between huge closets and toasty floors greet the furniture grouping and the you. Hot water in-floor heat has massive oak built-in, there is a been installed throughout the home, warm gas fireplace with rust tile under the tile, laminate, and car- facing, bookshelves, and a TV peted floors (the garage even gets hidden behind two doors. In the this treatment). The windows sport far left corner is the dining area grommet top window coverings with more huge windows and doors on decorative rods. These continue to a patio. On the right is a spathroughout the home. Off the foyer cious kitchen with custom oak is a generous home office to cabinets built by the owner. Curt accomodate the Schrimpfs retail made all the built-ins and cabibusiness that they started in 1999. nets in the home. Other projects They are the owners of four Cut of his were the tile and laminate Above Homes stores around the flooring and a retaining wall. The area. Their beautifully decorated kitchen is complete with stainless home is a reflection of their retail steel appliances, gas countertop business. The north door in the stove, double ovens, and a unique office leads to the two-car garage. brown porcelain double sink in Leaving the office and to your the center island. Turning left out of the kitchen right, you will look into the spacious open-concept living/dining and at the second door on your area splashed with warm autumn left is the master bedroom. Here colors and a 19-foot-high ceiling. there are sixteen-foot-wide cusWindows at the top of this wall tom built oak cabinets with nuoffer ultimate viewing when on merous doors and rollout drawthe second floor. To your right is ers. Off the master is the bath/ shower room that also serves as a
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Bob and Stacy Epps 1220 Main Street South In 2001, Bob and Stacy Epps who settled in this area. A few purchased this charming three-bed- notable antiques include a wooden room home from the estate of icebox refinished by Stacys faStacys grandparents, Clifford and ther, an old wooden typewriter desk Delores Berg. The land was pur- that is used for scrapbooking and chased by Niles (Josephine) Wedge a bar installed by Stacys Grandpa in 1946 and sold to Peder Berg. The bar, which has a wooden (Angeline) Thompson in 1950. The base and marble countertop, was house was built by Oscar Tungen once an old soda fountain counter and Peder Thompson. The Thomp- from Kermies Cafe. son family sold the home to Henry The second floor is the girls (Lydia) Vang in 1984. Clifford bedroom which has wainscoting and Delores Berg purchased the and pink painted walls. The Eppses home in 1986. added closets and built a small When entering the home, no- playroom within the closet. The tice the archway between the en- girls each have their own bed which trance and living room. The liv- are accompanied by an antique ing room has hardwood floors and dresser and desk found at an auca faux fireplace, with a white tion and a three-drawer dresser wooden mantle, which was built that was Stacys Great-Grandma by Stacy and her father. An an- Bergs. A dollhouse is set up and tique curio cabinet purchased at ready for the girls to play with. At Oronoco Gold Rush displays fam- the top of the stairs there is an ily photos and mementos, includ- antique toolbox from Stacys ing Stacys mothers childhood Great-Grandpa Stee that has been toys and dolls and her Grandma repurposed for storage. Bergs pearl necklace she wore on her wedding day. Another archway leads to the hallway where youll find a built-in linen closet, an updated bathroom with wainscoting, the boys bedroom, and master bedroom. In the master bedroom, they added two addi- By Peter Grimsrud MAZEPPA Foreign extional closets and Stacy made the headboard for their bed. The boys change student Martin Jordanov bedroom walls are painted sev- gave a video presentation at a brief eral colors and have been accented Zumbrota-Mazeppa School Board with fiber twine. The boys meeting on November 18. The bunkbeds were made by Stacys video highlighted landmarks in his country of Macedonia, which is father. As you enter the kitchen, it will part of the former Yugoslavia and take you back in time to the 1950s. homeland of Alexander the Great. Jordanov is staying with Patrick The kitchen cabinets and stove are original. Bob and Stacy have up- and Sara Adams in Mazeppa, playdated their kitchen with new ing on the basketball team, and counters, flooring, and crown enjoying his time here. He hopes to continue traveling the world in molding. The basement is refinished with the future. a family room, and the old root Superintendents report 55% of the junior high populacellar has been converted into an office. At the bottom of the stairs tion and 40% of the high school is nook dedicated to Zumbrota population participated in a fall history. There are pictures of Main sport. Superintendent Tony Simons Street Zumbrota and the Covered said that he would like to increase Bridge. Red Wing crocks also sports participation for future adorn this space. On display is a sports. ZM has an increase of twentybaby quilt that once belonged Stacys great-grandpa Iver Berg, eight students from the same time who was born in the year 1900. last year. This increase is helpful The quilt was made by Ivers grand- because17 kids provide the dismother, Ingeborg trict $100,000 in more revenue. Gudmundsdatter, who was the Community Educations early edumother of Ivers father, Anton Berg, cation program has been instruone of the eight Berg sons mental in recent enrollment in-

12:32 p.m. An officer assisted the State Patrol with a semi that 7:22 a.m. A driver was warned was in the ditch with leaking fuel. for speeding. 3:50 p.m. A driver was warned 7:33 a.m. A driver was warned for going over the fog line. for no trailer lights. October 23 7:46 a.m. A driver was cited 9:42 a.m. SuperAmerica refor no seat belt; warned for stop ported that a party didnt have sign and expired drivers license. money to pay for gas. Noon Caseys south reported 2:51 p.m. An officer removed a gas drive-off. a black tarp in the middle of the 12:45 p.m. A person reported 18th Street at the trailer court. that a suspicious person came to 6:18 p.m. Keys were found in his house. the commuter lot. 2:35 p.m. A female reported 7:38 p.m. A vehicle turned that her ex-husband cashed a settle- into Kwik Trip with no taillights ment check after forging her sig- and one headlight. nature. 8:16 p.m. Two dogs were at 6:33-7:07 p.m. Four drivers large and brought to the vet clinic. were warned for speeding. The dogs were fed and watered. 7:29 p.m. A male had fallen 10:57 p.m. The State Patrol and could not get up. reported that a vehicle was all over 10:50 p.m. A female reported the road on northbound Highway that her son was screaming with 52. extreme stomach pain. 11:15 p.m. A male was out of control and was intoxicated/impaired on controlled substance.
October 19

1:41 a.m. An officer checked on a bar on Main Street to make sure everyone was out. 1:49 a.m. A driver was warned for having a signal light out and taillights not all working. 7:27 a.m. A driver was cited for speeding. 7:54 a.m. A female was having difficulty breathing. 4:47 p.m. A female asked to give an officer information about

Rolland wins $20,000 in lottery

ZUMBROTA Robert Rolland of Zumbrota won $20,000 by playing the Minnesota State Lotterys Big Money Bonus Crossword scratch game. He claimed his prize on November 19. The winning ticket was purchased at Caseys General Store, 1390 Main Street, Zumbrota.

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creases. Simons said that they cant afford to turn children away from the early childhood program due to lack of space, as they once did due to overwhelming demand. The food service fund is finally in the black after receiving an overdue reimbursement from Taher Food Service. Simons said that they are cobbling together the money to keep the weight room open three days a week after school. He said community demand has decreased because of Snap Fitness. He highlighted a roof tethering purchase as a safety feature for the construction program. Principal Erick Enger added that ZM is one of the last schools to offer such a program and that Kasson was forced to drop theirs because of an accident.
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after the first semester. Board member Pete Hinrichs mentioned that the shuttle bus to Mazeppa was full and they may require a second bus. They ended the meeting by giving thanks to everyone who worked on the successful referendum.

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State Theatre to host a trio of holiday events

By Marilyn Anderson ZUMBROTA With daylight hours shortening and the holidays approaching, three evening events coming to the State Theatre in December will brighten the spirits of show-goers. Reserve your tickets and mark your calendars now so you dont miss the opportunity to attend these performances that offer great entertainment for people of all ages and include local talent. The schedule includes A Soulful Christmas with Alison Scott on Saturday, December 7; SimpleGifts with Billy McLaughlin on Friday, December 13; and Hometown Holiday Show on Saturday, December 21. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. The State Theatre is located at 96 East 4th Street in Zumbrota. To reserve tickets for any of the performances, visit www.crossings atcarnegie.com, call 507-7327616, or stop in Crossings at 320 East Avenue in Zumbrota.

Hometown Holiday Show

After a successful debut last December, the Hometown Holiday Show returns December 21 with another talented lineup of local and guest entertainers. This community-wide variety show and sing-along is a joint production between Crossings at Carnegie and the Zumbrota Area Arts Council to raise funds for improvements to the historic State Theatre. State Theatre Director Ronda Anderson-Sand noted that the theatres vintage atmosphere is praised by audiences and performers alike. Planned renovations for the theatre include weatherizing the exterior, restoration of interior finishes, upgrades in sound and lighting equipment, seating improvements, and an addition to the building for handicapped accessible restrooms, a larger lobby and dressing rooms. Pianist and accordionist Dan Chouinard and fiddle and mandolin player Peter Ostroushko are guests to headline the evening of entertainment. Chouinard turns up regularly in Zumbrota playing a supporting role for performers like Ostroushko, Prudence Johnson, Ann Reed and others. Both he and Ostroushko are regular contributors to Garrison Keillors Prairie Home Companion radio show. Featured during the communitywide variety show and sing-along will be performances by the ZM High School Jazz Band, a flute and cello duet, Irish soft shoe dancers from the Zumbrota Dance Studio, Rochesters Choral Arts Ensemble, and other fabulous acts from the area. Concert-goers will be greeted by carolers from Our Saviours Lutheran Church. Scott Cory, director of the ZMHS jazz band, said the band is made up of 17 volunteer members, grades 8-12. The group rehearses before school Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 7:25 and performs a wide array of musical styles including Big Band Swing, Pop, Rock, Funk, and Blues. At the Hometown Holiday Show, they will perform swing arrangements of the holiday classics, Frosty the Snowman, and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. Donations for the Zumbrota Area Food Shelf in the form of goods or cash will be collected at the Hometown Holiday Show.

A Soulful Christmas with Alison Scott

Alison Scott has performed in Zumbrota several times before. This time, Crossings brings the Twin Cities native back with her new Christmas concert series that she plans on making an annual event. Scott, along with her sixpiece band, will be making stops at only six metro and southeast Minnesota locations during the tour. Musical guests Tommy Barbarella and Andy Dee will be with Scott for the Zumbrota performance. In addition, Scott and her band will team up with different local high school choirs for each stop on the tour. The goal is to reach out to some up-and-coming musicians and spend time sharing the experience of being a professional musician. In doing so, she hopes to inspire some of them to pursue a career in music, while also increasing awareness of the importance of youth music programs in the communities she visits. The choirs Scott will be working with along the way include the Minnesota Boychoir, the Honors Choirs of Southeast Minnesota, and three different public school districts: Zumbrota-Mazeppa High School, North High School in Maplewood and Lakeville South High School. In Zumbrota, Scott will work with members of the ZumbrotaMazeppa High School choir. Not only will high school students be performing with her Saturday evening at the State Theatre, but Scott will be at the ZMHS choir concert on Thursday, December 5, at 7:30 p.m. at ZMs Neuman Auditorium where she will perform a song with the choir as a guest artist. ZM choir director Susan Peterson said, We (the ZMHS girls octet and myself) are excited to team up with Alison Scott in a performance at the ZMHS choir concert and the State Theatre. We know it will be a great experience for everyone involved. Scott is described as having a soulful sound that perfectly suits the seasonal music - some traditional, some original. Audiences at A Soulful Christmas will hear Charlie Browns Christmas Time is Here (which shell perform at the Thursday concert as well) and Oh Holy Night, both of which will feature the choir. Then Scott and her band will branch out into some holiday originals and a few more well-known favorites.

SimpleGifts with Billy McLaughlin

On December 13, Crossings brings SimpleGifts with Billy McLaughlin back to Zumbrota and the State Theatre to share the music of the holidays. SimpleGifts is the six-member ensemble, led by award-winning musician Billy McLaughlin that combines violin, celtic whistle, piano, acoustic guitar and percussion with threepart vocals to deliver a modern Old World sound in Christmas carols and hymns. New members Ashleigh Still, Torie Redpath and Amy Courts join returning members Heather Garborg, Billy O., Laura MacKenzie and Billy McLaughlin in a rotating sextet lineup for the 2013 WinterGrace Tour. WinterGrace is also the name of their recently completed CD. The group balances sacred Christmas songs with warm, sentimental favorites. Children will enjoy hearing holiday classics, while adults are taken back to a quieter, simpler time with traditional songs and hymns. SimpleGifts continues to grow in popularity throughout the Upper Midwest, successfully transitioning to larger venues. Familiar classics audiences will hear include O Little Town of Bethlehem, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, and Little Drummer Boy, and the lesser-known WinterGrace that provides a fresh but timeless melody from the hills of Appalachia. McLaughlin describes SimpleGifts as having that special celestial sound that captures the magic, spirit and meditation of the Christmas season. Think of a Courier and Ives holiday setting: The music you hear playing is SimpleGifts with its richly woven tapestry of vocal harmonies and perfect instrumentation.

Fire Board to review agreement every three years

By Tara Chapa ZUMBROTA The Zumbrota City Council announced on Thursday, November 21, that a consensus was reached on the joint powers agreement between the city and townships on the Zumbrota Fire Board. Mayor Rich Bauer said that Zumbrota would be responsible for 49% of the costs and the remaining 51% would be split among the surrounding townships. The agreement will be reviewed every three years. Bauer said if Zumbrota were to annex any land, Zumbrotas 49% could increase. Approval for the final numbers in the joint powers agreement can be granted at the next township meetings on December 10 and final approval could be granted at the next fire board meeting on December 17. Upon approval from both the townships and fire board, the city council will vote for approval. $10,780. Public Works Director Rick Lohmann suggested that the project be completed. This will keep the pond in compliance in case it would be needed in the future and the cost to decommission this pond would be far more than to stay in compliance. Funds can be disbursed from the Sewer Fund.
Highlands easement approval

An easement is needed for 1,000 feet of sewer and water lines that serve the fourth addition to the Highlands. Previously, there was not an easement as the water line was initially installed and the golf course was built. This new approved easement would cover both sewer and water lines going forward. The council approved this motion.
Delinquent utility bills certified

Ladies Auxiliary requests addresses to send holiday greetings to military personnel

By Marilyn Anderson ZUMBROTA With the holidays quickly approaching, the members of the Ladies Auxiliary Post 5727 are preparing to send holiday greeting cards to military personnel. To reach as many as possible, they are seeking the communitys assistance to obtain current addresses of men and women serving in the military. Keeping in touch with the military is just one of the many projects of the Ladies Auxiliary. Contact Pat Redfield, Auxiliary secretary and the chairperson of Veterans and Family Support at 732-5716 with names and addresses of members of the military with Zumbrota area connections as soon as possible.
History of the Auxiliary

Eight water bills remain delinquent. If bills continue to be delinquent through November 30, Zumbrota will certify them to Goodhue County and include them Rip rap waste water facility Rip-rap is a procedure to pro- in the 2014 tax rolls. tect a pond edge from erosion by 5th Street closure The St. Francis Nursing Homes putting together loose stones. Zumbrota has four ponds. Three of them request to close 5th Street was are in use and rip-rapped. Although approved. For approximately one the fourth pond has not been used week, beginning around Decemfor years, it does hold water and ber 3-7, they will be transporting there is some minor erosion that beams and panels for their conhas occurred. The Minnesota Pol- struction project. The area that will lution Control Agency advised be closed is from the Zumbrota Zumbrota to rip-rap the fourth Post Office to the State Farm office. Lights will be on during pond. Schumacher Excavating has evening hours as the project is estimated the project to cost completed.

Zumbrota Community Trust receives $2,710 on Give to the Max Day

ZUMBROTA This years Give to the Max Day (November 14) donations to the Zumbrota Community Trust totaled $ 1,710, with $1,285 coming in through the Give to the Max website and several contributions coming directly to the Trust by check. The wonderful generosity of the first $1,000 given by these donors was matched by an anonymous donor, making the Trusts total revenue from Give to the Max Day $ 2,710. Of this total, $575 was designated for Stabilize Zumbrota Families, a program that funds the 20 Teeth dentistry program for children in need and other emergency concerns, while $ 250 was designated for the Covered Bridge Endowment Fund and $ 200 was designated for the Zumbrota Area Arts Council Theatre Fund. Both Stabilize Zumbrota Families and the Covered Bridge Fund are special projects of the Trust. The $ 1,685 in undesignated funds will be used to fund needs that come up throughout the year, or it can be used to add to the amount disbursed through the grant program. This years grant requests totaled over $35,000, and we had only $10,500 to give away, said Sue Wedge, chairman of the Trusts gifting committee. We are so thankful for this community support that says others want to help, too. For those who missed giving on Give to the Max Day, but who would like to join in supporting community outreach, gifts can be made online at givemn.org (search Zumbrota Community Trust) at any time. Gifts can also be mailed to Zumbrota Community Trust at P.O. Box 226, Zumbrota, MN

The Ladies Auxiliary is approaching its 100th anniversary as a national organization of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. It was formed on September 14, 1914 at a meeting held in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Zumbrotas Stary-Yerka Post 5727 Veterans of Foreign Wars was instituted on January 27, 1946. The Ladies Auxiliary was chartered a year later on February 26, 1947. Bunny Ronningen, current president of the local Auxiliary, stated, The story goes that as long as men have been going to battle, 55992. Gifts of grain and other women have been nursing the sick farm commodities will also be and wounded warriors. That is how gratefully accepted. the Ladies Auxiliary started. Now As you consider your end of the we help in other ways. year financial outlook, a charitable Other projects The local organization currently donation may benefit both you and the recipient of your gift. Please participates in and supports a wide contact any Trust board member range of activities and projects. In for more information and learn addition to sending holiday greethow the Trust can help you with ings in December, another project annual giving or estate planning. will be hosting the American Red Serving on this years board are: Cross bloodmobile on Tuesday, Karen Brooks, Dave Dahlen, Gary December 10. The bloodmobile Grover, Coleen Johnston, Evie comes to the VFW three times a Korsten, Karolin Lex, Peggy year with Auxiliary members helpLochner, Nancy Menth, Dan Nietz, ing with registration and assisting Carl Potratz, Wayne Radke, Lori donors. Ronningen said, The need Rauen, Paul Rockne, Anne for donors is great especially at Solberg, Sue Wedge, Rex Wie- this time of year. The gift of a deranders, and Dave Zimmerman. blood donation makes a wonderThe Zumbrota Community ful holiday present to those needTrust, since its inception in 2004 ing it. Each year, the ladies sell Buddy and as successor to the Zumbrota Community Foundation, has made Poppies that represents the blood shed by American military sernearly $400,000 in area grants.

Several of the 2013-14 officers of the Ladies Auxiliary #5727 gather together after the November meeting. From left to right: Treasurer Barbara Aunan, Historian Darla Vieths, President Bunny Ronningen, Secretary Pat Redfield, and Chaplain and Patriotic Instructor Karen Nelson. Not pictured are Senior Vice-President Jean Halling and Junior Vice-President Carolyn Morken. There are 87 members of the Ladies Auxiliary #5727. Aunan reminds members that yearly dues are payable in December.

vice members and reminds us of their sacrifices. Money from the sale of the poppies goes to help veterans and their families. The local organization has also donated to Operation Uplink, a program for deployed service members that provides free phone time to active duty military personnel and hospitalized veterans. Donations to other programs such as those assisting homeless veterans are also supported by the women. The Auxiliary promotes Americanism in a variety of ways. They teach flag etiquette and the importance of voting to students, and they give flags to places such as nursing homes and schools. You will also see Auxiliary members carrying the colors in parades on

Memorial Day and at the Covered Bridge Festival. In early November, several of the members visited the Minnesota Veterans Home in Hastings. They brought homemade goodies and other treats to share during Bingo. Visits to the local nursing home and care centers are also a part of their community-based efforts, as well as support of the Zumbrota Chemical Health Initiative.
Who can join?

There are currently 87 members in Ladies Auxiliary Post 5727. Ronningen said the organization continues to need new members to join. She noted it isnt just wives of veterans who can join. Wives, widows, mothers, foster and stepmothers, grandmothers, daughters,

granddaughters, foster and stepdaughters, sisters, half-sisters, foster and stepsisters, of persons who were or are eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States may be eligible to join. Members must be citizens of the United States and not less than sixteen years old. Ronningen said new members signing up in December will have the cost of the Auxiliary pin waived resulting in a new membership being $20 rather than the normal $25. If interested in joining, contact Ronningen at (507) 259-4792 or email oldbarn55@sleepyeyetel. net You may also come to a monthly Auxiliary meeting, held the third Monday of each month at the VFW in Zumbrota to learn more. Meetings begin at 6 p.m.

Community Trust awards grants to local groups

ZUMBROTA Paul Rockne, Chairman of the Zumbrota Community Trust, presents checks to ten local groups at this years Grants Award Reception held November 14 at the Zumbrota Public Library. The Trust donated a total of $10,550 to support local causes. Sitting: Ronda Anderson-Sand (Zumbrota Area Arts Council), Marie Marvin (Crossings Scholarships), Angela Andring (Packing for the Weekend), Andrea Smothers (Stabilize Zumbrota Families), and Deb Walstad (Zumbrota Area Food Shelf); standing: Trust Chairman Paul Rockne, James Hill (Zumbrota Public Library), Pam Langley (Packing for the Weekend,) Kim Scanlan (Three Rivers Community Action), Marie Meyer (Zumbrota Community Band), Rev. Jan Fisher (Zumbrota Ministerial Association). Unable to attend was Jim Perra (Zumbrota Skate Park). News articles submitted by these groups throughout the year describe how they use their generous donations.

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Wanamingo

City of Wanamingos bond rating improves to an A

By Alicia Hunt-Welch WANAMINGO Following a few years of financial turmoil, the City of Wanamingo has been rewarded for their work to reduce debt with a much improved bond rating. At the November 18 city council meeting, City Administrator Michael Boulton said that the Standard and Poors bond rating for the city went from B- to A. With the long-term bond rating upgrading by two points, the city could refinance general obligation bonds to receive a lower interest rate on borrowing. Jennifer Berquams motion to obtain paperwork to file for lower interest rates carried. Boulton estimated the city could save $67,460 by refinancing two bonds from 2005 and 2006.
Rehab properties identified

In July, property owners in Wanamingo were sent a survey from the Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (SEMMCHRA) for possible inclusion in building rehabilitation Snow removal agreement

programs. SEMMCHRA identified eleven owner-occupied homes and Springcroft Apartment buildings as eligible for rehab through a small cities development grant. These homes were identified in the oldest portion of the city. The application stated that the average rehab project cost is $20,000. In conjunction with the rehab opportunities, the council approved a proposal to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.

The council approved a joint cooperative snow removal agreement between the city and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). The city will provide road blading equipment and dispose of accumulated snow along Highway 57 on Main Street between Railway Street and extending south four blocks to 5th Street. MnDOT will pay the city $125 per hour for costs incurred from blading and loading snow. This agreement with the state is the same as last years.

KWs Renee Hildebrandt nominated for Minnesota Teacher of the Year

WANAMINGO Renee Hildebrandt, a second grade teacher at Kenyon-Wanamingo School, has been nominated by Elementary Principal Matt Ryan for Minnesota Teacher of the Year, sponsored by Education Minnesota. Hildebrandt is a graduate of Concordia College in Moorhead and completed her masters degree through St. Thomas University. She was hired by Kenyon Public Schools in 1984. She started her career teaching second grade at Kenyon Elementary in the Fall of 1984 and has taught that class at Kenyon and Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary Schools ever since. The 2013-14 school year is her 30th year as a teacher in the district. For her nomination, Principal Ryan wrote, Words that come to mind when describing Mrs. Hildebrandt include: professional, consistent, reliable, hardworking, wellliked, and highly-respected by everyone that knows her. I have had the opportunity to work with Renee as a teacher when I was on the same second grade team, as a parent when my son was in her class, and now as the principal in the building in which she teaches. Throughout all these experiences, I have seen nothing less than a high-quality educator who truly cares about the students she teaches and the school she works for! Renee has been deeply invested in KW Schools for many years and has been a valuable asset to the district!

Public Works Director Steve Haggstrom said that during the last month he and co-worker Monty Schaefer finished flushing hydrants and vacuuming leaves off the streets for the season. Wood flooring was removed from the city barn. Sludge from the wastewater treatment plant was hauled out to fields, and work was done at the plant on tanks. The sander was also put on the truck in preparation for winter. As recommended by the League of Minnesota Cities, the council Other business passed an official resolution reThe citys personnel policy was garding their liability insurance updated and approved. The last waiver and coverage. revisions to the policy were made Following the second reading seven years ago. of the amended city code related

to areas prohibited from recreational use, the council passed an ordinance which in brief made it illegal to skateboard or bike on the Wanamingo Veterans Memorial, in addition to downtown Main Street business areas. Building permits were approved for Les and Ruby Johnson, Beverly Blakstad, Sharon Larson, Jacob Raasch, and Dorothy Korecky for re-roofing; and Maple Island for remodeling. City Hall will be closed on November 28 and 29, in observance of Thanksgiving. The next regular council meeting is on Monday, December 9 at 7 p.m. in council chambers.

KW names Students of the Week

By Alicia Hunt-Welch WANAMINGO Staff members at Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary School (grades K-4) and Middle School (grades 5 and 6) began a new program this month to acknowledge students who demonstrate outstanding character, spirit, and behavior at school. The program recognizes one student in each class as the Student of the Week. Principal Matt Ryan said, Each week the classroom teacher will select a student who has been following our three big expectations: Be Responsible, Be Respectful, and Be Safe. At the beginning of the week I make a stop in each classroom to recognize the Student of the Week and present them with a certificate. Each certificate of recognition includes the students name and why each was selected for the honor. The following is a list of KW teachers by grade and the students they selected as Students of the Week for the weeks of November 4, 11, and 18, respectively: Mrs. Haugen, kindergarten Olivar Breyer, Lukas Gullickson, Audrey Haugen Mrs. Short, kindergarten Hanna Gudknecht and Alan Ortiz, Xaiver Froyum, Cody Ostertag Mr. Starr, kindergarten Analise Olson, Ethan Little, Xavier Kienholz Mrs. Swanson, Kindergarten Addison Lindell, Myles Thompson, Matthew Scheffler Mrs. Benbrooks, first grade Jordan Blowers, Joe Mills, Joslyn Peterson Mr. Donkers, first grade Tianna Lair, Addison Davis, Colten Clark Mrs. Stark, first grade Hailee Bolton, Gunner Kennedy, Thomas Paulson Mrs. Anderson, second grade Alex Ortiz, Jessie Munoz, Logan Carroll Mrs. Hildebrandt, second grade Bailey Leininger, Will VanEpps, Ben Short Mrs. Hinrichs, second grade Jay Smith, Soren Kyllo, Julia Alexander Mrs. Ashland, third grade Evie Scheffler, Brady Bauer, Julia Patterson Mrs. Froehling, third grade Zachary Vukelich, Grace Peters, Ashley Rechtzigel Mr. Wieme, third grade Nick Cusey, Gage Thompson, Wyatt Rauk Mr. Anderson, fourth grade Kiernan McGuire, Rachel Nesseth, Emma Crouse Ms. Thesing, fourth grade Preston Leininger, Hannah Peters, Adrianna Kruse Mr. VanDeWalker, fifth grade Jacob Mogren, Aisha Ramirez, Adrien Lucas-Lindeland Mrs. Boyum, fifth grade Carrie Doehling, Brianna Ryan, Reese Wallaker Mrs. Dahl, fifth grade Michael Pliscott, Katie VanEpps, Sierra Tonnar Mrs. Cline, sixth grade Cole Flom, Sydney Burow, Arlette Becerril. Mrs. Fogelson, sixth grade Wyatt Foss, Riley Dummer, Alissa Lien Ms. Kyllo, sixth grade Corey Knott, Megan Mattson, Brendan Dobbs Mrs. Schumacher, middle school choir McKenzie Clemons

Federal sequestration cuts cause Wanamingo senior dining site to close

WANAMINGO December 31, 2013 will be the last day of meal service for seniors at the Heritage Hill Apartments in Wanamingo, due to cuts in federal funding. For the past 34 years Semcac, the Community Action Agency in Rushford, has sponsored this noon meal service for persons 60 years of age and older. The dining sites offer opportunities for socialization, volunteering, education, and links to other community services that promote independent living. Diners donate toward the meal, with federal, state, and local funds picking up the remainder of the cost. In 2014, federal funds to the program will be cut by 16% over the 2013 funding level. The decision to close the Wanamingo site was a very difficult one, Semcac Senior Services Director Debbie Betthauser said. There were many factors to consider. Semcac wants to give the seniors and the public an opportunity to have discussions with program staff and share information related to the site closure. A meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, December 3, at 12:30 p.m. at the Heritage Hills Apartments. All interested persons are invited to attend.

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Churches
BELLECHESTER
ROLLING MEADOWS MENNONITE CHURCH, Belvidere Town Hall, 2 miles north of Bellechester on County 2, Pastor Aaron Witmer, 651-9234240. Sundays: 10 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. Worship; 7 p.m. Hymn Sing every fourth Sunday. ST. MARYS CATHOLIC, Bellechester, Father Paul Kubista. Sunday mornings: 9 a.m. Mass. Tuesday mornings: 8 a.m. Mass. A. Groettum, Associate Pastor. Email: saintpaulpi@yahoo.com; Web site: www.saintpaulpi.org. Wed., Nov. 27: 7 p.m. Worship with communion. Thurs.-Fri.-Nov. 28-29: Office closed. Fri., Nov. 29: 2-9 p.m. Photo session for directory. Sat., Nov. 30: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Photo session for directory; 5:30 p.m. Worship. Sun., Dec. 1: 8:15 a.m. Worship with communion; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; Sunday School; Handbells; 10:30 a.m. Worship with communion; Sunday School; 3 p.m. Advent affair. Tues., Dec. 3: 8:30 a.m. Staff meeting; Noon Elizabeth circle potluck at City Centre; 1:30 p.m. Bible study; 7 p.m. Adult ed meeting. Wed., Dec. 4: 12:30 p.m. Lydia circle potluck; 3:30 p.m. 7th and 8th grade confirmation; 6 p.m. Adult ed; 6:30 p.m. Youth board; 7 p.m. Chancel choir; 8 p.m. Praise team. UNITED METHODIST, 200 Main St. North, PO Box 8, Pine Island, Carolyn Westlake, Pastor; Office hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-2:15 p.m.; Web address: www.piumc.org; email: piumc@bevcomm.net. Wed., Nov. 27: 9 a.m.-noon Pastor Carolyn at Better Brew; 7 p.m. Advent study. Thurs., Nov. 28: Office closed. Sun., Dec. 1: 9 a.m. Worship; 10 a.m. Fellowship; 10:15 a.m. Sunday School. Mon., Dec. 2: 2 p.m. Disciple; 6:30 p.m. Silent prayer. Tues., Dec. 3: 7 p.m. Trustee meeting. Wed., Dec. 4: 9 a.m.-noon Pastor Carolyn at Better Brew; 7 p.m. Advent study. LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY CHURCH , a Wesleyan church, 179 W. 3rd St., Zumbrota, lighthousecommunityzum @yahoo.com, Janet Fischer, Pastor. Office: 732-5074. Sun., Dec. 1: 10:45 a.m. Worship; 1 Corinthians 1:27-31; Elders meeting after worship. 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., Nov. 27: 11:30 a.m. Womens Bible study; 7 p.m. Worship. Sat., Nov. 30: 7 a.m. Mens prayer breakfast. Sun., Dec. 1: 8:30 a.m. Prayer times; 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10:15 a.m. Worship. Wed., Dec. 4: 11:30 a.m. Womens Bible study at church; 12:45 p.m. Early release; 6 p.m. Youth group; Prayer hour; 7 p.m. Bible study.

GOODHUE
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC , Goodhue, Father Paul Kubista. Saturdays: 5:30 p.m. Mass. Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:45 a.m. Mass. ST. LUKE LUTHERAN, Goodhue, 651-923-4695, Pastor Regina Hassanally. ST. PETERS EV. LUTHERAN, WELS, 702 Third Ave., Goodhue, Randall L. Kuznicki, Pastor.

Kids of Christ contribute to Zumbrota Area Food Shelf

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

ZUMBROTA Students at Kids of Christ of Zumbrota brought food to share for the Zumbrota Area Food Shelf the week of November 18. Front row, from left to right: Jasper Lohmann, Oakley Anderson, Sophia Garcia, Landon Decker, Layla Schran, Karlee Scheffler, Jake Moran, and Joe Ottem; back row: Holly Jarrett, Cooper Meyers, Olivia Fogarty, Chase Dohrn, Molly Hennig, Chloe Lochner, Sofia Richter, Athena Hoernemann, and CHURCH OF ST. PAUL, 749 Main Kate Flaaen.
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, Susan Vikstrom, pastor; Cindy Wilson Youth director. Wed., Nov. 27: 6 p.m. Choir rehearsal. Sun., Dec. 1: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Worship; 9:15 a.m. PACE. Wed., Dec. 4: 7:15 a.m. CBC; 8 a.m. Ruth circle at Bridgets; 6 p.m. GC practice; 6:45 p.m. Confirmation class; 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal. p.m. Worship at Lands. Sat., Nov. 30: 1:30 p.m. Decorating the church. Sun., Dec. 1: 8 a.m. Youth board meeting; 8:45 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 11:30 a.m. Adult ministry board meeting. ST. COLUMBKILL CATHOLIC , 36483 County. 47 Blvd., Belle Creek, Father Paul Kubista. Sundays: 10:30 a.m. Mass. ST. JOHNS EV. LUTHERAN, Bear Valley, Alan Horn, Pastor. 843-6211, home; 843-5302 work. Bible Class is every Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Mazeppa. ST. JOHNS EV. LUTHERAN, WELS, Minneola Township, County Road 7, rural Zumbrota, Randall Kuznicki, Pastor. ST. PETER LUTHERAN, The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Belvidere, 28961 365th St., Goodhue, MN 55027-8515, Dr. Scott T. Fiege, Pastor. Wed., Nov. 27: 8 p.m. Worship. Sun., Dec. 1: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship with communion; Wed., Dec. 4: 7 p.m. Worship. STORDAHL LUTHERAN, ELCA, Rural Zumbrota. Church: (507) 732-5711, Kathy Lowery, Pastor, Home 507271-5711. Wed., Nov. 27: 6 p.m. Choir; 7 p.m. Worship with pie and coffee following. Sun., Dec. 1: 9 a.m. Confirmation; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship with communion. Tues., Dec. 3: 11 a.m. Pastors text study. Wed., Dec. 4: 6:30 p.m. Council meeting. 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. Sun., Dec. 1: 10:30 a.m. Polka service with Ray Sands followed by dinner; 6:30 p.m. Crossways. Mon., Dec. 2: 7 p.m. Peace circle. Wed., Dec. 4: 6:15 p.m. Confirmation/mentor night; 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.

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. Wed., Nov. 27: 7 p.m. Worship. Sun., Dec. 1: 10:30 a.m. Worship with communion; 6 p.m. Bible study. Wed., Dec. 4: 2 p.m. Heritage Hill communion; 4:30 p.m. Confirmation. 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. October: 9 a.m. Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday School. Wed., Nov. 27: 7 p.m. Worship at Trinity Lutheran.

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 Mondays 1-4 p.m.; Office hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wed., Nov. 27: 7 p.m. Worship in Zumbrota.

RURAL
EMMANUEL LUTHERAN, Aspelund, Martin Horn, Pastor. Sun., Dec. 1: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; 5:45 p.m. Youth group supper; 6 p.m. Youth group. Wed., Dec. 4: 3:15 p.m. Overcomers; 5 p.m. 1st year confirmation at Hauge; 6 p.m. 2nd year confirmation at Hauge; 6:30 p.m. Choir; 7:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer. 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: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; Communion on the second and last Sunday of the month. St. Johns: Sundays: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Sunday School; Bible study; Communion on the second and last Sunday of the month. HAUGE LUTHERAN, Rural Kenyon, Martin Horn, Pastoral. Sun., Dec. 1: 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., Dec. 4: 3:15 p.m. Overcomers; 5 p.m. 1st year confirmation; 6 p.m. 2nd year confirmation; 6:30 p.m. Choir at Emmanuel 7:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer 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. Text study; 7 p.m. Spiritual guidance. Wed., Nov. 27: 11 a.m. Newsletter collation; 6:30 p.m. Choir; 7:15 p.m. Worship with Minneola. Fri., Nov. 29: 6:30 p.m. Praise practice. Sat., Nov. 30: 9 a.m. Worship committee meeting. Sun., Dec. 1: 7:30 a.m. Praise practice; 8:30 a.m. Praise worship with communion; 9:30 am. Sunday School; 9:45 a.m. Choir; 10:30 a.m. Worship with communion. Tues., Dec. 3: 11 a.m. Text study. Wed., Dec. 4: 9 a.m. Coffee and conversation; 6:15 p.m. Confirmation; Worship with communion; 7 p.m. Youth group. MINNEOLA LUTHERAN, 13628 County 50 Blvd. Wed., Nov. 27: 7:15

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Obituary
Edwin Torkelson 1918-2013
His passion was ski jumping and woodworking. Edwin was a lifelong member of Lands Lutheran Church where he was also confirmed. Edwin is survived by his children, Donald (Janice) Torkelson of Byron, Darlene (Ellis) Waage of Greenbush, Duane (Joanne) Berger of Crookston, Marie Torkelson of Zumbrota; six grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Edwin was preceded in death by his son Larry Torkelson; grandson, Darwin Torkelson; siblings, Siguard Torkelson, Olaf Torkelson, Mabel Erstad, Valberg Gierke, and Oswald Torkelson. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 27, at Lands Lutheran Church with Pastor David Krinke officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.

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

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., Nov. 27: 10:30 a.m. Bible study; 1 p.m. Nursing Home service; 7:30 p.m. Worship. Thurs., Nov. 28: 10 a.m. Worship. Sun., Dec. 1: 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, Dec. 2: 7 p.m. Bible study. Tues., Dec. 3: 7:15 p.m. SPO. Wed., Dec. 4: 10 a.m. Chapel; 10:30 a.m. Bible study; 12:30 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.; 1 Corinthians 15-16; Wednesday, 7 p.m., Prayer and healing. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC, 455 East Avenue, Zumbrota; Rev. Lisa Johnson office hours Tuesdays 8-11 a.m. at Bridgets. Secretarys office hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wed., Nov. 27: 7 p.m. Worship.

GOSSE
Overwhelmed with joy, Jed and Tara Gosse of Rochester announce the birth of their daughter, Payton Ann Gosse. Payton was born Sunday, September 22, 2013 at Rochester Methodist Hospital. Arriving seven weeks early, Payton weighed 4 lbs 7 ounces and was 17-1/2 inches long. Welcoming her into the world include grandparents Larry and Eileen Miller of Bellechester and Steve and Kathy Gosse of Wabasha. Great-grandparents are Dolores Ryan of Goodhue and Don and Betty Gosse of Wabasha.

Zumbrota churches to hold ecumenical Thanksgiving service

ZUMBROTA First Congregational United Church of Christ will host this years ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve service at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27. St. Pauls Catholic Church, United Redeemer Lutheran Church, and the OZ churches will join in the planning and presentation of the service. Participating clergy will be Rev. Lisa Johnson, Father Randal Kasel, and Rev. Susan Vikstrom. The service provides one of the few opportunities each year for many churches to worship together.

KENYON Edwin Leofred Torkelson, 95, of Kenyon and formerly of Zumbrota, died on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at the Kenyon Sunset Home. He was born on January 30, 1918, to Lars and Olava (Holmen) Torkelson. He attended Swenson School House in Wanamingo through the eighth grade. He was a lifelong farmer and began farming near his home. On May 2, 1942 he married Olive Morseth and they later divorced. Throughout his life he also had various jobs including working at the Steel Mill in Sterling, Illinois, on a passenger crew ship in Duluth, road construction for Fischer Construction in Ely, and, most recently, road construction with Quarve and Anderson Construction of Rochester prior to his retirement. Edwin enjoyed raising animals, restoring old farm machinery, and antique violins.

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BERG
Melissa and Matthew Berg of Brainerd are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Regan Elise Berg, on Tuesday, June 18, 2013. She weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz. and was 20 inches long. She was welcomed home by big brother Ethan. Grandparents are David and Gloria (Gina) Mensing of Zumbrota, and Kevin and Sheryl Berg of Gonvick. Great-grandparents are Harlow and Tippy Berg of Gonvick and Fern Jackson of Clearbrook.

THE CHURCH CORNER

Want to be remembered?
By Pastor Gary Basinski New River Assembly of God We all want to be remembered and we all will be remembered, especially by our friends and family. But what I am talking about goes way beyond our lifetime. This has to do with eternity and having an impact that will last for eternity and not just the here and now. Some of you may be saying ,Wow, slow down, you cannot do that. Well, yes, you can. See when we make an impact for the kingdom of God and you make a Godly impact, that is something that can last an eternity. You ever wonder why certain stories are in the Bible and certain ones are not? I do, I wonder this all the time. There is a certain story about a woman who wanted to get Jesuss attention so bad she actually dumped a bottle of perfume on his head that was so expensive it cost an entire years wage. The men around her scolded her because she could have put that money to better use, like giving to the poor. And Jesus turned around and told them to be quiet! She did it because she was desperate to get Jesuss attention. She did something that no one else was willing to do, and because of this Jesus said that what she did would always be remembered and today that story is in the book of Mark. Wow, a random lady made a decision to do something for Jesus that no one else was willing to do, and she will be remembered for that for all eternity. I read that and look at myself and ask, What I am doing for Jesus Christ that will be remembered for eternity? I believe that people who call themselves Christians need to step up to the plate and start stepping out and doing something extraordinary for the kingdom of God. When God called his disciples it wasnt to just hang out with him, it was to do what he did. To act and live like Jesus acted and lived, and when people saw that they actually did that very thing. Then they were called Christians. We read about this in the book of Acts when we see miracle after miracle taking place. We need to act like Christians, we need to be sharing our faith, believing and actually living out what the Bible says, not just going to church and hearing some nice messages once in a while. Lets live out the message of Jesus Christ to everyone we know, and well see the impact that Jesus wants to have on us as a community. Everything we do is about him and what he did for us; nothing should stop us from telling others about the love that Jesus has showed us all on the cross. If you ever want to talk or have any questions please email me at gary.nragz@gmail.com or just come on by the church sometime!
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ANNIVERSARY

VOTH
The family of Mearl and Shirley Voth invite you to participate in a card shower to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Cards of congratulations can be sent to 39375 240th Ave, Goodhue, MN 55027. The Voths met at Nybos Bowling Alley in Red Wing and were married on November 30, 1963, in Bay City, Wisconsin. Their children include son Paul of Goodhue, and son Tim (Kim) of Rochester. The Voths are proud grandparents of Mason and Jada of Goodhue.