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Free Gershwin concert, Fascinating Rhythm, this Sunday at Zumbrotas State Theatre
ZUMBROTA American composers George and Ira Gershwin had a lasting influence on American music. A musical tribute to these prolific brothers will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 12 at Zumbrotas historic State Theatre. Admission is free thanks to a grant from the Zumbrota Community Trust. The doors open at 1:15 p.m. Fascinating Rhythm is a narrated musical tribute to George and Ira Gershwin, the 20th century composer-lyricist brothers who changed, shaped, and defined American music more than any other musical team in Americas history. Their work was featured in more than 20 films including Porgy and Bess, An American in Paris, and A Star is Born. They had dozens of Broadway shows to their credit, including the 1992 Tony winner Crazy For You. The hour-long show will have five short sets featuring patriotic tunes like Strike Up the Band; swing tunes like Nice Work if You Can Get It; folk opera tunes from Porgy and Bess like Summertime; jazz tunes like Fascinating Rhythm; and love songs like Someone to Watch Over Me. In addition, an excerpt from the beloved piano concerto Rhapsody in Blue will be played. Musical selections will be performed by an outstanding group of highly regarded artists from southeast Minnesota. The music will be intertwined with a narration of interesting facts and anecdotes about the Gershwins personal and professional lives. The program is written to be both educational and entertaining for audience members of all ages and backgrounds. Originally performed last winter at the Mayo Clinic as part of the Harmony for Mayo concert series, most of the original artists are appearing for this presentation. Vocals will be provided by Laurie Helmers and Tom Overlie. Helmers is a private voice and piano teacher in Stewartville. She has a long resume as a soloist, writer, director, and stage performer throughout the upper midwest. She is a familiar face on the Rochester stage with recent roles in Chicago and Young Frankenstein. Overlie is well known as the Emmy-Award-winning news anchor for KTTC-TV in Rochester. Music is a large part of his life with many guest appearances as a soloist for Rochester Civic Music concerts. He is also the co-host of the KTTC Eagles Cancer Telethon. Jan Matson is a professional pianist and accompanist in the Rochester area. She has been involved in more than 75 theater productions in southeast Minnesota, most recently with Les Mis at the Rochester Civic Theatre. Narration for the program will be provided by John Helmers, who also has extensive behind the scenes and onstage experience in the Rochester area. In his professional life, he is a respected presenter at national conferences and a spokesperson to the media. The State Theatre is located at 96 East 4th Street. It is owned and operated by the Zumbrota Area Arts Council, a nonprofit organization. The arts councils mission is to create opportunities for everyone to experience the arts. More information is available at zaac.org.
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Communities Served: Goodhue ............................ Pine Island/Oronoco .......... Wanamingo ........................ Zumbrota/Mazeppa ........... Churches ........................... Community Calendar ......... Obituaries .......................... Opinions ............................ Sports ................................ 6A 3,5A 3,5A 3,6A 4A 2A 4A 2A 7-8B
Statewide school closings for cold weather for the first time in 17 years
By Tara Chapa Governor Mark Dayton announced on Friday, January 3, that all Minnesota K-12 public schools would be closed on Monday, January 6, due to the frigid temperatures. Temperatures on that day were expected to near -18 with the wind chill bringing the temperature down to -50. According to Fox 9 weather news station, the last time Minnesota has seen these temperatures was in 1997. Governor Arne Carlson closed schools in the entire state as a result of wind chills bringing temperatures down to nearly -32. State law gives the governor the authority to authorize the Commissioner of Education to alter school schedules, curtail school activities, or order schools closed. According to Star-Tribune meteorologist Paul Douglas, Minnesotas coldest weather has historically come in mid-January. Douglas said this cold is coming about a week earlier than normal, thanks in part to persistent prevailing winds sweeping down from the northwest. Ian Leonard, chief meteorologist for Fox 9 News, gave some cold weather facts: Most freezers are set near-20; that being said, it will be warmer in your freezer than outside in Minnesota. At 8 a.m. on January 2, there was a 115 degree difference between International Falls, Minnesota (-38) and Key West, Florida (77). A few reminders in these extreme weather conditions: be sure to keep your gas tank at least half full, battery well charged, air near full capacity in your tires, layer up, keep an emergency kit in your vehicle, and cell phone battery fully charged, get the number to energy assistance should you have trouble paying for heating in your home, and keep a number nearby for a plumber should your pipes freeze. The cold weather shut-off rules state that if you cannot pay your whole gas or electric bill between October 15 and April 15, a utility company cannot shut your service off if you make and keep a payment plan. If you have already been shut off or are going to be shut off in the cold weather season, your utility company must make a reasonable effort to restore services within 24 hours of accepting your payment plan. For more information, call 651-2910211.
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I never missed a state high school hockey tournament growing up in Minnesota. During school hours, Id skip to the media center to watch the games. The tournament was so big that Howard Cosell (the biggest name is sports broadcasting) offered the color commentary for the Edina and Rochester John Marshall championship game in the mid-seventies. I never played organized hockey as a kid, but I remember playing ice skating games in the parks of Duluth and the Twin Cities and my dad flooding the backyard. Floor hockey and dodge ball were the two favorite games for all boys in every elementary school that I attended across the state. Washington Jr. High in Duluth even had an after-school floor hockey league. I dont enjoy hockey on television unless the stakes are big. So for me to enjoy hockeys fast pace and fluid movement, I must pay to watch it in person. One such time was Saturday night when the Minnesota Wild hosted the Wash-
ington Capitals. I witnessed three things Ive never seen before. The first was during a Wild man advantage, a Capitals player flipped the puck over the glass at the players bench (this happened twice during the game). I didnt realize that this would result in another two-minute penalty. The second was Minnesota defenseman Ryan Suter scoring during the two-man advantage on his way to a hat trick (three goals in a game). Ive never seen a defenseman score a hat trick. The third was watching the Wild score its first three goals on only five shots on goal. It didnt finish much better for the Capitals goalie in a Wild win. All of this would make for a memorable night, but what sticks out to me are the number of fights and thuggish behavior. Every stoppage of play, I watched a goon from the Capitals bumping, sticking, or elbowing our players. This wasnt part of the game not checking or jockeying for position, but simply bullying. Id quietly get incensed and perversely hope the smaller player would take his stick and slash the offending player across the face. The culture of hockey allows boorish behavior and players to resolve their issues between themselves. Not unlike baseball when
pitchers throw at batters for perceived slights. Only the goalie has a protective shield. He went unchecked when behind the net and was fiercely protected in front of the net. Fans cheered loudly during fights and angrily at officials for breaking up one fight before the combatants could throw a punch. These are the fans that went to a see a fight and a hockey game broke out. Football is a sport built on violence and it has only a fraction of the brawls hockey has. Professional basketball is a physical game played by large strong men on a small court, but their pushing, shoving, and hacking very rarely lead to cheered fights that have to be broken up by officials. Imagine if basketball players (nearly all black) behaved as hockey players (nearly all white). The NBA would be shunned by the mainstream and blamed for the ills of our country. I dont believe fighting is part of the game of hockey, but it is part of the culture. Its a culture that can be changed to reward skill and aggressive play if they choose. Or the NHL can continue puttin on the foil (pregame fighting preparation from the movie Slap Shot starring Paul Newman). Well see how the best players in the world play hockey in the Olympics.
Community Calendar
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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. January 9-15 Thursday: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, brussel sprouts, apple pie Friday: Pork steak and dressing, California blend vegetables, dinner roll, strawberry shortcake Monday: Chili con carne, crackers, peach/cottage cheese, corn muffin, moon cake Tuesday: Italian chicken, baked potatoes, green beans, pear/cranberry sauce, peanut butter brownie Wednesday: Chicken a la king, biscuit, peas, molded cranberry salad, dessert If you have questions, call 3562228 or the SEMCAC kitchen at 732-5086. does not have a book you want, held on January 13 at 7 p.m. in the that book can be there in two days. Neuman auditorium. Representatives from grades 5-8 will compete in an opportunity to advance Historical Society to the regional Spelling Bee in The Goodhue Area Historical Rochester. Society is closed for the season until June 1 when regular hours resume. If you want to arrange a Zumbrota Towers Events January 9-15 visit in the meantime call Ardis Thursday: 8:30-9 a.m. MAC/ Henrichs, 651-923-4629; Marie Strusz, 651-923-4302; Ray Mc- NAPS; 10:15 a.m. Exercises Monday: 1:30 p.m. Cribbage Namara, 651-923-5117; or Roy Buck, 651-923-4388. Visit good and Games. Tuesday: 10:15 a.m. Exercises. hueareahistory.org for information Wednesday: 1:30 p.m. Euchre. about the historical society.
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.
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
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).
PINE ISLAND
Tops #1280
PI Tops #1280 meets every Monday night at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Weigh-in is at 5:15 and meeting time is 6 p.m. Everyone welcome. Questions call 3568596 or 356-8990.
This time of year, as temperatures plummet into the deep freeze, cozying up next to a crackling fire, book in hand, is a popular pastime for many. Listening to the icy winds batter the house often prompts me to stick my nose into a riveting tome, especially those that describe the human struggle of winter survival. Personal favorites include The Childrens Blizzard by David Laskin, The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder, and The White Cascade by Gary Krist. Perhaps no author can compare to Jack London, whose harrowing accounts of gold-rush-era Yukon winters still entertain today. His short story entitled To Build a Fire is a masterful narrative of a man (and his canine companion, of course) dealing with arctic, -70 degree weather. Indeed, the human being is pathetically unsuited to cold climates, unlike our wild cohorts, whose many adaptations make winter seem like
a walk in the park. Hibernation, an efficient survival mechanism, enables animals to thrive during winter food scarcity and cold temperatures. Different critters hibernate in different ways depending on body size. Smaller animals, such as ground squirrels and chipmunks, get ready for winter by stashing (squirreling!) away large quantities of food in dens located below the frostline. Hormonal changes cause the metabolism to slow down 70% or more. As a result, body temps fall considerably and linger around 40 F (brrr!), while the heart rate drops from 400 beats per minute to only a few beats per hour. Every once in awhile the animal wakes up, snacks and uses the restroom, which is separate from the sleeping quarters (talk about hygienic varmints!), before falling asleep again. While snoozing, the animal appears dead and wont readily wake up if disturbed. Compare that to a larger hibernator, such as the black bear. Getting ready for cold months ahead, the bear puts on massive amounts of fat (does this sound familiar!?) which will both insulate and nourish it for up to seven months. Miraculously, during hibernation, the bear will not eat, drink, urinate, or
defecate. Metabolic waste products are reduced by about 95% and are recycled into proteins. Bear dens can be located under dead fall trees, and many times the bear is fully exposed to the elements. Despite this, their body temperature drops only a few degrees, unlike the smaller rodents. It is in January, during winters icy grip, that the female bear wakes up from her slumber and the newborn cubs arrive. No bigger than a can of your favorite beverage, the cubs are totally protected by their mothers dense, furry coat and nurse to their hearts content all winter while mom sleeps the winter away. She will wake up easily to care for them when needed. Upon the return of warmer spring weather, she will emerge from the den up to 40% lighter in weight and the cycle starts all over again. Sometimes I like to dream about my own little hibernationa chance to sleep away winters fury. The chipmunks method sounds pretty good. Chocolate candy bars, cookies, chips, and possibly some assorted nuts could easily hold me over until balmy weather arrives! Next time, well discover how other creatures survive our frigid Minnesota weather. Until then, keep those feet next to the heater and stay warm!
Toastmasters Meeting
Seasons Hospice
Coffee Get-Together, Thursday, January 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m. A dropin time to share with others who are experiencing grief. Newly Bereaved Program, Thursday, January 16, noon - 2 p.m. A gathering for anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one within the last three months. Adult Grief Support Group, Tuesday evenings, January 14 through March 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m. The program is free, but registration is required by January 10. The Art of Grief: The Use of Expressive Arts Drumming, Monday, January 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. You are invited to join others for an evening of symbolically expressing yourself through drumming. No experience necessary. The program is free, however, registration is required by January 16. All groups are held at the Center for Grief Education and Support, Seasons Hospice, 1696 Greenview Dr. SW. Registration is required two days prior to the date of the event. For details: 507285-1930 or shbp@seasonshos pice.org.
New Years Eve and Day are full of traditions. The major college football bowl games are played on New Years Day. In some parts of the country, certain foods are consumed on New Years Eve. In the southeastern states, black-eyed
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peas are eaten for good luck for the entire year. I grew up in west Texas Big Spring and later in Wichita, Kansas. My mother also grew up in Big Spring (born in Lafayette, Indiana, and West Lafayette is where Purdue Universitys main campus is located) and during World War II, moved back to Big Spring with me. My dad was in the Navy as an electronics tech. My mother had a mythology about herself that she was really a Southern Belle only slightly misplaced. She had fixed black-eyed peas every New Years Eve. That is how I remember my mother. Every year at midnight, I eat a can of black-eyed peas. I get the can to myself because not everyone likes them. I remember my mother and grandmother (her mother) fixing fresh black-eyed peas as part of a regular meal. I just learned some interesting facts about black-eyed peas. Up to and during the Civil War, black-eyed peas were considered slave food. Next time you are in the grocery store, take a look at the label of a can of blackeyed peas. They have the highest amount of protein of all of the legumes. They are the near perfect vegetarian food. When Sherman did his march through the
South, he and his men destroyed corn, wheat, and other crops. But he and his men thought the blackeyed peas were for the animals and left them alone. Maybe that is why they are considered lucky. Bacon chunks and other food items have been added to the beans to give a different taste. Me, I like them straight! I have been on a vegan diet for three years now and I have come to enjoy the flavor of vegetables without salt, butter, and most of the other things we throw onto our food. The basic vegan diet is no animal protein, no animal fat. This includes beef, pork, chicken, and eggs. The no-nos include cheese, milk, and other dairy products. Going vegan reduced my insulin requirements by more than 50%! For a diabetic, that is great news. My grandfather (mothers father) was also a Type 2 diabetic and was injected with insulin every day. This is a tradition of the wrong kind. Sometimes we start our own traditions and maybe end an old one. What are your New Years traditions? Do you practice the ones handed down from your parents? Did you start any new ones this year? Until next week.
Chester Woods
Moonlight snowshoe, Thursday, January 16, at 6 p.m. Meet at the boat ramp kiosk for an eveing of snowshoeing through the park. We will finish with a bonfire and hot chocolate. Bring snowshoes. If there is not enough snow we will still enjoy an evening hike. Questions, call Celeste Lewis at 507-287-2624.
Oxbow Park
Questions, call Clarissa Josselyn at 507-775-2451.
The Pine Island Toastmasters meet at 6:30 a.m. Fridays at St. Paul Lutheran Church. They do not meet on holiday weekends: Tops Meeting Christmas, New Years, Easter, Zumbrota Tops #563 meets evMemorial Day, 4th of July, Labor ery Monday night at Our Saviours Day or Thanksgiving. Lutheran Church. Weigh-in time is changed to 5:30 p.m. and meetCaregiver Support Group ing time to 6 p.m. Everyone welThe group meets Monday, Janu- come. Questions call 732-7459 or ary 13, at 1 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran 732-4766. Church. Respite is available upon request. Call the Pine Island Area Community Band Practice Home Services at 356-2999 for The Zumbrota Community Band more information. practices on Monday nights at 7:30 p.m. in the Zumbrota-Mazeppa Blood Pressure Clinic High School music room. VolunThe clinic will be held Tues- teer musicians are welcome. day, January 14, at 11 a.m. at the Pine Island City Centre. State Theatre The Music and Magic of Patsy PI Senior Citizens Cline, by Cassie and the Bobs, The Senior Citizens meet Saturday, January 11, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, at noon Tickets available at 732-7616. Fascinating Rhythms: A Tribat the handicapped accessible Senior Center for social activities ute to the Gershwin Brothers, 2 following the noon meal. All com- p.m. Sunday, January 12. Free munity seniors 55 and over are admission made possible by the Zumbrota Community Trust. welcome. The State Theatre is at 96 East 4th Street in Zumbrota. For inforHistory Center The Pine Island Area History mation visit zaac.org.or call 507Center is located at 314 North Main 272-1129. Street. It is open by appointment only, due to maintenance projects Crossings that have been scheduled. ReguRandy Oas and Youngrhee Jeon lar hours will begin on Sunday, exhibit, through Feb. 14. RecepMarch 2. To contact the History Center go to www.pineisland tion Sat., Jan. 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Ins and Outs of Publishing history.org or by leaving a message at 507-356-2802. If you wish class with Penny Duffy, Sat., Jan. to speak with someone, call the 11, 10 a.m. to noon. The Cartographer of No Mans director at 507-398-5326. Land, book signing by Penny Duffy, 12:15 p.m. Knotted Pearl Necklaces, Sun., Jan. 12, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wire Wrapped Bracelets, Sun., Moms in Prayer Moms in Prayer meet on Mon- Jan. 12, 1-3:30 p.m. Yoga, Tues., Jan. 14, 6:30-7:30 days, 7 p.m. at Our Saviours Church, 1549 East Avenue, Zum- p.m. For more information go to brota. www. crossingsatcarnegie.com or call 507-732-7616. Crossings is ZM Spelling Bee at 320 E Ave. The ZM Spelling Bee will be
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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
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Lon Scheidel of Cresco, Iowa (right) asks Jerry Holthe of Rochester a made a purchase of a Ford promo car. It was the sixth show for Holthe question about a motor boat from the 1950s at the 24th annual Zumbrota- with his Toys for Boys, focused on antique and vintage model toy Mazeppa FFA Toy Show on Sunday, January 5. Scheidel had already vehicles. Scheidel said he comes every year.
One of the visitors and buyers to Holthes table was Lon Scheidel of Cresco, Iowa. Scheidel comes to the FFA Toy Show in Zumbrota every year. His passion is
looking for and collecting really old tin toys. He said, I cant go home without buying. That is what is really nice about this show a nice mixture of everything.
Among his purchases this year was an old Ford promo car. Regarding the cold weather, he said, I brought some extra clothes and a blanket in the van in case there
were any problems. With January 2015 marking the 25th event, dont look for the weather to be a determining factor in changing the standard date of the successful annual event.
Pine Island
The city approved Bank of Zumbrota as the official depository for 2014. The city uses Bank of Zumbrota as the main bank and Edward Jones to compare CD rates. The News-Record was approved as the official publication for 2014. Budget transfers were approved: $86,404 from the General Fund to the EDA Fund; $38,850 from Infrastructure Fund to 2010B Bonds; $73,690 from Water Fund to the 2009A Bonds; and $123,521 from the Sewer Fund to the 2009A Bonds. Mayor Rich Bauer approved all 2014 annual appointments. Dave Grimsrud has resigned from the EDA and Jim Wedge from the Planning Commission. Both positions will be posted. The council approved the renewal of prosecution services at the police department with Goodhue County. Zumbrota City Council has now approved another three years of services as well as a 1% increase in their rates.
From left to right, Patrick, Andrew, and Ben Bogard, Michelle Ryan, Jan McNallan, Vickie Mancilman, and Hannah Ryan wrap presents on December 20 to be distributed to families through the L.O.V.E. project.
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Steberg, Layne Groth, Evan Lewis, Armani Tucker, Kiernan McGuire, Jon Voegele, and Colin McGuire. Joining in are some of the staff from Riverview in the back row: Emma Whipple, Michelle Whipple, Shawn Udenberg, and Ashley Dahl. Not pictured are adult volunteers and leaders Jesse Steberg, Mike McGuire, Larry VanDeWalker, and Richard Penn.
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.
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., Jan. 8: 5-7 p.m. Food shelf open; 6:30 p.m. Session meeting. Thurs., Jan. 9: 9:15 a.m. Food shelf delivery and restocking. Sun., Jan. 12: 11 a.m. Worship. Tues., Jan. 14: 7 p.m. Readers of OZ meeting. Wed., Jan. 15: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Luncheon.
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. Wed., Jan. 8: 6:30 p.m. Confirmation; 7:20 p.m. Parent/student meeting; 7:30 p.m. Council meeting. Sun., Jan. 12: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Worship with communion by intinction. Tues., Jan. 14: 9 a.m. Womens Bible study. Wed., Jan. 15: 6:30 p.m. Confirmation. ST. PETERS EV. LUTHERAN, WELS, 702 Third Ave., Goodhue, Randall L. Kuznicki, Pastor.
PINE ISLAND
CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH , Pine Island, Tim Graham, Pastor, 507-356-4306, www.corner stonepi.org, ASL Interpretation available. Cornerstone Kids meet every Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. Prayer meeting is Wednesdays at 7 p.m. GOOD NEWS EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, 208 North Main, Pine Island, Chris Paulson, Pastor, (507) 356-4834. Sundays: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for children and adults; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 7 p.m. Youth Group for grades 7-12. Wednesdays: 6 p.m. AWANA for grades K-6; 7:30 p.m. Bible study for all ages. PINE ISLAND ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 520 So. Main St., Pine Island, 3568622, email: dashpole@bevcomm. net, Rev. Dan Ashpole, Pastor. Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Adult Bible class and Childrens Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship. ST. MICHAELS CATHOLIC, 451 5th Street SW, Pine Island, 356-4280, Father Randal Kasel, Pastor; Saturday Mass 5 p.m.; Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m.; Confessions 4:15 p.m. Saturday; Daily Mass Wednesday 8:30 a.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m.; Confessions 8 a.m. Office Hours Tuesday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m.; Friday, 9 .a.m.-1 p.m.
ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 214 3rd St. S.W., Box 708, Pine Island, John Torris Lohre, Senior Pastor; Kip A. Groettum, Associate Pastor. Email: saintpaulpi@yahoo.com; Web site: www.saintpaulpi.org. Wed., Jan. 8: 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. Sat., Jan. 11: 5:30 p.m. Worship. Sun., Jan. 12Wed., Jan. 15: Interfaith Hospitality Network. Sun., Jan. 12: 8:15 a.m. Worship; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; Sunday School; 7th grade confirmation; Handbells; 10:30 a.m. Worship; Sunday School. Mon., Jan. 13: Newsletter deadline. Tues., Jan. 14: 8:30 a.m. Quilting; Staff meeting; 1:30 p.m. Bible study; 3:15 p.m. Childrens choir; 7 p.m. Worship and music meeting. Wed., Jan. 15: 3:30 p.m. 7th and 8th grade confirmation; 6 p.m. Adult ed; 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., Jan. 8: 9 a.m.-noon Pastor Carolyn at Better Brew. Thurs., Dec. 9: 2 p.m. Rebekah Lodge; 7 p.m. Disciple study. Sun., Dec. 12: 9 a.m. Worship; 10 a.m. Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Music trip fundraiser brunch; IHN. Mon., Jan. 13: 2 p.m. Disciple; 6:30 p.m. Silent prayer; 7 p.m. SPRC; IHN. Tues., Jan. 14: 7 p.m. WAB; IHN. Wed., Jan. 15: 9 a.m.-noon Pastor Carolyn at Better Brew; 7 p.m. Five Love Language study; IHN.
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., Jan. 8: 11:30 a.m. Womens Bible study; 12:45 p.m. Early release Wednesday; 6 p.m. Prayer hour; Youth group; 7 p.m. Bible study. Sat., Jan. 11: 6 a.m. Mens fraternity; 7 a.m. Mens prayer breakfast; 8:30 a.m. Womens prayer breakfast. Sun., Jan. 12: 8:30 a.m. Prayer time; 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10:15 a.m. Worship. Mon., Jan. 13: 7 p.m. Building committee meeting; Moms in prayer. Wed., Jan. 15: 11:30 a.m. Womens Bible study; 3:15 p.m. Junior youth group; WINGS; 6 p.m. Youth group; Prayer hour; 7 p.m. Bible study. CHURCH OF ST. PAUL, 749 Main St. South, Zumbrota, 732-5324, email stpauls@hcinet.net Pastor Father Randal Kasel, pastor. Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. http://stpaulzm.com. Mass Schedule: Sunday, 8:30 a.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. Mass at the nursing home is the second Tuesday of the month at 9:15 a.m. UNITED REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 560 W. 3rd St., Zumbrota, 732-7303, Susan Vikstrom, pastor; Cindy Wilson Youth director. Wed ., Jan. 8: 7:15 a.m. CBC; 6:45 pm. Confirmation class; 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal. Thurs., Jan. 9: 9 a.m. Naomi circle at Sandy Lohmans; 1:30 p.m. Rebekah circle at Phyllis Berntsons; 6:30 p.m. Finance meeting; 7 p.m. Property Management. Sun., Jan. 12: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Worship; 9:15 a.m. PACE; Sunday School; 4:30 p.m. Social ministry meals. Mon., Jan. 13-Wed., Jan. 15: Visit Care Center. Wed., Jan. 15: 7:15 a.m. CBC; 6:45 p.m. Confirmation class; 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal.
6:15 p.m. Confirmation; Worship; 7 p.m. Youth group. MINNEOLA LUTHERAN, 13628 County 50 Blvd. Wed., Jan. 8: 4 p.m. Confirmation; 6:30 p.m. Property board meeting; 7:30 p.m. Planning council meeting. Sun., Jan. 12: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship with communion. 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. Sun., Jan. 12: 10:30 a.m. Worship. 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. Sun., Jan. 12: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship. STORDAHL LUTHERAN, ELCA, Rural Zumbrota. Church: (507) 732-5711, Kathy Lowery, Pastor, Home 507271-5711. URLAND LUTHERAN 6940 County 9 Blvd., Cannon Falls, MN 55009. Church: 507-263-5544; Pastor David Hurtt, Interim. Wed., Jan. 8: 1 p.m. WELCA Bible study at Twin Rivers; 6:15 p.m. Mentor/affirmation; 7:30 p.m. Praise and worship practice. Sun., Jan. 12: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; Youth forum; 9:30 a.m. Adult forum; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 11:40 a.m. Choir. Mon., Jan. 13: 7 p.m. Council. Wed., Jan. 15: 6 a.m. Mens Bible study; 1 p.m. WELCA Bible study at Twin Rivers; 6:30 p.m. Affirmation class. WANGEN PRAIRIE LUTHERAN , LCMC 34289 County 24 Blvd., Cannon Falls, Curtis Fox, Pastor, 507-
663-9060; 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.
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Brittany OBrien and Josh Arndt, both of Zumbrota, are happy to announce their engagement. Parents of the couple are Dave and Janelle OBrien of Zumbrota and Kelly and Brenda Arndt of Clinton and Beardsley. The bride is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Stout, with a bachelors degree in business administration. She is an administrative assistant at Pine Island Bank. The groom is also a graduate of UW Stout, with a bachelor of science degree in packaging. He works in the milk receiving department at Dairy Farmers of America in Zumbrota. The wedding will be held on January 11 at Minneola Lutheran Church in Goodhue.
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ST. JOHNS EV. LUTHERAN , Mazeppa, Alan Horn, Pastor. 8436211, home; 843-5302 work. Bible class every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Sun., Jan. 12: 8:30 a.m. Worship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 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.
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., Jan. 8: 2 p.m. Heritage Hill communion; Wednesday circle hosted by Marie Schafer; 4:30 p.m. Confirmation; 7 p.m. Boards meet; 8 p.m. Planning council. Thurs., Jan. 9: 1 p.m. Thursday circle hosted by Karen Tiller. Sat., Jan. 11: 1 p.m. Cemetery association annual meeting. Sun., Jan. 12: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship. Mon., Jan. 13: 8:30 a.m. Quilting. Wed., Jan. 15: 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., Jan. 8: 4:30 p.m. Confirmation at Trinity. Thurs., Jan. 9: 2 p.m. WELCA Bible study; 7:30 p.m. Council meeting. Sat., Jan. 11: 9 a.m. Worship committee meeting. Sun., Jan. 12: 9 a.m. Worship; Bring a symbol of your baptism. Mon., Jan. 13: Deadline for annual reports due to Tarla. Tues., Jan. 14: 7 p.m. Prayer shawl meeting. Wed., Jan. 15: 4:30 p.m. Confirmation at Trinity.
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EMMANUEL LUTHERAN, Aspelund, Martin Horn, Pastor. Wed., Jan. 8: 5 p.m. 1st year confirmation at Hauge; 6 p.m. 2nd year confirmation at Hauge; 6:30 p.m. Choir at Hauge; 7:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer at Hauge. Thurs., Jan. 9: 1:30 p.m. Rachel circle at Ann Romos. Sun., Jan. 12: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; 5:45 p.m. Youth group supper at Hauge; 6 p.m. Youth group at Hauge. Mon., Jan. 13: 6:30 p.m. Deacons meeting; 7:30 p.m. Church council meeting. Tues., Jan. 14: 2 p.m. Hannah circle. Wed., Jan. 15: 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. Wed., Jan. 8: 5 p.m. 1st year confirmation; 6 p.m. 2nd year confirmation; 6:30 p.m. Choir; 7:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer. Sun., Jan. 12: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship; 5:45 p.m. Youth group supper; 6 p.m. Youth group. Mon., Jan. 13: 9:30 a.m. Rachel circle at PaPas Restaurant. Wed., Jan. 15: 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 pm.. 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., Jan. 8: 9 a.m. Coffee and conversation; 6:15 p.m. Confirmation; Worship with communion; 7 p.m. Youth group. Thurs., Jan. 9: 7:15 a.m. Youth Bible study at Bridgets; 9:30 a.m. Circle. Sat., Jan. 11: 7:30 a.m. Mens breakfast and Bible study. Sun., Jan. 12: 7:30 a.m. Praise practice; 8:30 a.m. Praise worship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 9:45 a.m. Choir practice; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 7 p.m. Womens Bible study. Tues., Jan. 14: 11 a.m. Text study; 6:30 p.m. Praise practice. Wed., Jan. 15: 9 a.m. Coffee and conversation;
Obituary
John Mentes 1947-2013
ZUMBROTA John Douglas Mentes, 66, of Zumbrota, died Wednesday, December 18, 2013. He was born to Douglas and Grace Mentes on April 3, 1947, in Saint Paul. John was a veteran of the Vietnam War and an active member of the American Legion and the VFW. He was passionate about fishing and the Minnesota State Fair. John is survived by three children, one grandchild, two sisters and two nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother. A celebration of life service was held on January 7 at the VFW in Zumbrota.
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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., Jan. 8: 10 a.m. Chapel; 10:30 a.m. Bible study; 1 p.m. Nursing Home communion; 3:30 p.m. Confirmation class; 6:15 p.m. Bell choir. Thurs., Jan. 9: 1:30 p.m. Sewing circle; 7 p.m. Womens Bible study. Sun., Jan. 12: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Worship with communion; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Teen and adult Bible study. Mon., Jan. 13: 7 p.m. Bible study. Tues., Jan. 14: 6:30 p.m. Volunteer ministry board; 7 p.m. Church council. Wed., Jan. 15: 10 a.m. Chapel; 10:30 a.m. Bible study; 3:15 p.m. Junior choir; 3:30 p.m. Confirmation class; 6:15 p.m. Bell 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. Sun., Jan. 12: 9 a.m. Worship. Tues., Jan. 14: 7 p.m. Readers of OZ meet. Wed., Jan. 15: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Luncheon at Oronoco. LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY CHURCH , a Wesleyan church, 179 W. 3rd St., Zumbrota, lighthousecommunityzum @yahoo.com, Janet Fischer, Pastor. Office: 732-5074. Thurs., Jan. 9: 6:30 p.m. Bible study at Buschs; Matthew 6:25 -34. Sun., Jan. 12: 10:45 a.m. Worship; 2 Corinthians 13:5-9.
MEYER-BARTLETTE
Allie Meyer of Goodhue and Mike Bartlette of East Grand Forks were married on October 5, 2013, at the Hok Si La Outdoor Wedding Chapel in Lake City. Parents of the couple are Bruce and Donna Meyer of Goodhue and John Bartlette and Gloria Fagerlund of East Grand Forks.
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Favorite class or subject: English Best high school memory: In English 10, Laura was reading out loud with really good expression and she accidentally said an inappropriate word and we all laughed with her for almost the whole class period! Out of school activities, hobbies: Playing volleyball, running with Paul Kohner, watching movies, and backyard wrestling with Nic, Toni, Kaitlyn, Adam, and Shelley. Eating food with my chowhound buddies Sarah and Cede. Part-time job: Stocking them shelves with Ryan McNallan at The Island Favorite book: Harry Potter, The Descendents, The Fault in Our Stars, and Perks of Being a Wallflower; movie: 12 Years A Slave, Silver Linings Playbook, Harry Potter, Perks of Being A Wallflower; TV show: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Game of Thrones, Parks & Rec, SNL, American Horror Story; song: Heroes by David Bowie and anything Imagine Dragons Future plans: Attend the University of Minnesota and figure out what mark Im going to make on the world. in Orlando, Florida, as a freshman, and again in Anaheim, California, as a junior. Out of school activities, hobbies: Raising and showing cattle. Part-time job: Owner/operator of Knutson Shorthorns; driver at Tomas Pizza Haus Favorite movie: Fast and Furious 6; TV show: How I Met Your Mother Future plans: Raise quality beef and pork and sell directly to consumers in our area. Also become A.I. certified and hopefully work as a sales representative for Genex. Attend the University of Wisconsin River Falls with an animal sciences major.
Wanamingo
KW School District audit is released
By Alicia Hunt-Welch KENYON Audit manager Joel Stencel with Eide Bailly presented a summary of the 2012-13 school year district audit to the KenyonWanamingo School Board on December 18. The complete report was provided to the district and each board member. The board will consider action to approve the completed district audit at the January 27 school board meeting. Revenue totaled $8,268,588 for the 2012-13 school year. Of this the district received 76.97% of its funding from state sources, 13.92% from local property tax levies, 5.74% from other local and county sources, 2.00% from local sales and insurance recovery, and 1.37% from federal sources. For the year the district received $818,172 in state aid. Of this $3,638 was used for debt service, $4,210 was for community services, and the rest was allocated to the general fund. General fund expenses totaled $8,391,526. Of this the district spent 45.49% on salaries and wages, 27.59% on purchasing services, 14.63% on employee benefits, 6.23% on capital expenditures, 4.98% on supplies and materials, 0.92% on debt services, and 0.16% on other expenditures.
Alyssa Baker Parents: Don and Susan Baker Siblings, ages: Zach, 19 High school activities: Art Scream, choir, yearbook staff Favorite class or subject: Photography and graphic design Best high school memory: Every day is a new memory at lunch Out of school activities, hobbies: Hanging out with friends and shopping Part-time job: Ponderosa Bar & Grill Favorite book: Something Like Fate; movie: The Heat; TV show: Pretty Little Liars; song: Bottoms Up by Brantley Gilbert
Marcus Aarsvold Parents: Mark and Kim Aarsvold Siblings, ages: Justin, 34; Jill, 30 High school activities: Cross country, track, student council, DECA, National Honor Society, and Panther Crew
Zach Knutson Parents: Keith and Kris Knutson Siblings, ages: Andrew, 22 High school activities: FFA, DECA, National Honor Society, 4-H Favorite class or subject: Chemistry and geometry with Mr. Erickson Best high school memory: Competing at the International Career Development Conference
Siera McNallan Parents: Cary McNallan and Lisa Grenell Siblings, ages: Kalie McNallan, 23; Liana McNallan, 21 High school activities: Gymnastics, peer helpers, National Honor Society, womens ensemble, and carolers Favorite class or subject: English Best high school memory: Being able to be part of the gymnastics team and getting to go to State! Out of school activities, hobbies: Dance and spending time with friends and family. Part-time job: Teaching dance Favorite book: Something Borrowed; movie: Emperors New Groove; TV show: Covert Affairs; song: Bound to You by Christina Aguilera Future plans: Go to college at University of Wisconsin LaCrosse and try to figure out what to do with my life.
12:23 a.m. A citation for driving after suspension was issued on 2nd Ave. 2:18 a.m. A car spun out by the bank and was abandoned. The driver was found and cited for driving after suspension. 9:04 a.m. A vehicle went in the ditch near Hader. 9:33 p.m. A verbal domestic incident was reported on the 12400 block of 440th St in Minneola Township. 10:43-11:19 a.m. Three vehicles went in the ditch near Hwy 52 and Cty 8 near Hader. 11:50 p.m. A vehicle went in the ditch near Hwy 52 and Cty 50 in Minneola Township.
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12:55 a.m. The smell of gas was reported inside a residence on Mill St W. The smell could not be identified but did not appear to be a gas. The fire department also responded to confirm.
December 27
9:47 a.m. A speeding ticket was issued near Hwy 60 and Cty 1 in Cherry Grove Township.
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The Music and Magic of Patsy Cline is January 11 at the State Theatre
ZUMBROTA Fans of that early Nashville sound wont want to miss The Music and Magic of Patsy Cline, back by popular demand at the Zumbrota State Theatre on Saturday, January 11, at 7:30 p.m. The show, brought by Crossings, features Cassie and the Bobs performing Clines music with impressive authenticity. Cassie Wiesners powerful portrayal of Patsy Cline takes audiences on a trip down memory lane as she sings Crazy, Walkin After Midnight, I Fall To Pieces, and many more of the songs that made Cline famous and admired. No one comes closer to sounding like Cline than Wiesner, and the Bobs are a full group of accomplished musicians, dedicated to sounding as true-to-the-spirit of the original recordings as possible. Cline was a pioneer of the 1960s Nashville sound and as a female headline performer. She had attained great success by age 30, when she died in a private plane crash. She remains a major influence for many singers and is one of the most acclaimed female vocalists of the 20th Century. She was posthumously inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame the first female soloist to receive that honor. In addition to Wiesner, the Bobs feature many talented musicians, including current or former members of bands like Silverado, Oh Aces, The Salty Dogs, Skilly and Duff, Patty and the Pinetones, The Waybacks and Little Henry. Cassie and the Bobs have been touring Minnesota and eastern South Dakota for five years and have gathered rave reviews wherever they play. The group continues to draw hundreds of people to their performances, a testimony to the quality of their show and the enduring popularity of Patsy Cline 50 years after her death. Tickets are $18 in advance or $20 at the door. To reserve tickets, visit www.crossingsatcarnegie. com, call 507-732-7616 or stop in to Crossings at 320 East Avenue in Zumbrota.
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Birmingham retires from Goodhue County Cooperative Electric after 43 years
By Marilyn Anderson ZUMBROTA An open house for Darel Butch Birmingham was held Friday afternoon, January 3, at Goodhue County Cooperative Electric Association in Zumbrota. The event was held on Birminghams final day of work after 43 years with the cooperative. After completing lineman training at Jackson Vocational-Technical School, Birmingham started his long career on September 1, 1970 as an apprentice lineman. He has been the director of member services since 1981. As the title implies, Birmingham has had considerable interaction with the cooperatives members over the years, including responding to issues with billing, and working with metering and off-peak load control. He has regularly given informational and safety programs to students at area schools as well as adults. Having worked during 43 of the 77 years of the cooperatives history, Birmingham has also worked with three of the four managers: Cecil Holsing, who served from 1949-1981; Lloyd Steege, 19811991; and Doug Fingerson, 1991present. As to memorable events during his tenure, Birmingham was quick to respond,The big storms the
9:47 a.m. A female reported that someone stole her vehicle out of her garage along with misc. items. 1:54 p.m. An officer assisted in the transport of a male to Zumbrota. 7:29 p.m. A male reported that his wife was suicidal. The female was located and agreed to go to the ER with her husband. 10:08 p.m. SuperAmerica reported that a counterfeit bill was used to pay for gas. He did pay with legitimate money after being confronted.
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address. She was transported by ambulance. 5:40 p.m. A male reported that he received a call from his neighbor saying that he had seen someone in his yard with a flashlight and that his house had been burglarized last week.
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Goodhue
GOODHUE Alex Donahue and Justin Thomforde were chosen as Students of the Month at Goodhue Senior High School and Junior High School, respectively, for the month of November.
Alex Donahue
Donahue is the eleventh grade daughter of Selene OReilly and Jason Donahue. Her favorite school subject is social psychology. She was nominated by Mrs. McCleary, her English teacher. Activities shes involved in are volleyball, boys basketball stats, band, and National Honor Society. An accomplishment shes proud of is being seZUMBROTA The Zumbrota lected for National Honor SociPublic Library is excited to launch ety. a whole new year of programs for When asked who has influenced all ages! her the most, she said, My par- Alex Donahue and Justin Thomforde were chosen as Students of the To kick off the year and cure ents because they are good role Month at Goodhue School for November. some cabin fever, there will be models and always push me to get another Teen Night at the library baseball, choir, 4-H, and FFA. His better! on Friday, January 17 from 7:00favorite subjects are science and Justin Thomforde math. An accomplishment he is Thomforde is the seventh grade son of Jerod and Tammy Thom- proud of is enjoying high school sports and getting good grades. forde. When asked who has influenced He was nominated by Mrs. Nolt, him the most, he said, My parhis art teacher. Activities hes inents because they expect me to volved in are football, basketball, work hard and do my best. By Alicia Hunt-Welch A rural Zumbrota woman was injured in an accident involving an all-terrain vehicle and an inner tube on December 26. Eric Jasperson, 34, of rural Zumbrota, was driving an ATV and pulling his wife Kelsi Jasperson, GOODHUE Goodhue El- year the elementary school is cre37, on an inner tube behind it near ementary School is collecting ating a new system regarding readthe 21200 block of 480th St in books the week of January 13-17. ing and they need as many books "The Power That Made Pine Island Township when the Dont Dump It, Donate It is a as possible to help support every The Body, Heals The Body" tube veered off to the side and fun way to feed students imagi- child at their own reading level. Troy Higley, D.C. into a grain bin. The accident ocnations through books. Books can sent to school with a curred at an acquaintances resiPalmer Graduate The school is asking parents, student or dropped off in the school dence. grandparents, aunts, uncles, and lobby. If you have any questions, 507-732-4200 The Zumbrota Ambulance refriends of students to clean out contact the school at 651-923-4447. 404 Main St., Zumbrota sponded to the scene to transport their bookshelves and closets and N43-TFC Kelsi to St. Marys Hospital in donate books to the school. Next Rochester for medical treatment.
10:40 a.m. Henning Fire reported that 200-400 lead-acid rechargeable batteries were stolen from his business. 12:43 p.m. An officer assisted with a medical lift. 1:41 p.m. A male reported that a silverware set was stolen from his home. 6:04 p.m. A key ring, car keys and a key fob were found. 5:56 p.m. An officer assisted the State Patrol with a stalled vehicle. 9:18 p.m. A report of loud music was made. An officer spoke to the owner with advice to turn Butch Birmingham, center, retired on January 3, 2014, from Goodhue County Cooperative Electric and was honored at an open house. He began working at the cooperative on September 1, 1970. Several former the music down. 9:33 p.m. A female fell, and employees returned for the open house, including Jane Clementson and Ken Goodman, above. Both wasnt hurt but needed some help. Clementson and Goodman retired in January 2008. November 16 mega storm of Halloween 1991 tive members the most. On the A native of Zumbrota, Birming10:43 a.m. Rochester State and the snowstorm last May. He other hand, he wont miss the light ham is looking forward to having Patrol reported that a woman apwill miss the interactions with the night calls, but added, That is more time to golf and do more peared to be asleep at the wheel. other employees and the coopera- common with everyone no one traveling with his wife Becky. 12:17 p.m. An officer assisted misses that. with a stalled, occupied vehicle. 5:09 p.m. An officer did a welfare check on a female. 6:01 p.m. A report was made of a burn permit that was getting out of control. 9:15 p.m. Kwik Trip reported that a male and female in front of the store were having a heated argument. 11:56 p.m. The alarm comhas done in Goodhue County and well, the NWTF has a new initia- Mississippis turkey population has pany for the Covered Bridge Reswill include special recognition tive called Save the Habitat, Save declined by more than 40 percent taurant reported that they were and drawings for military veter- the Hunt. Although Minnesotas from 2004 to 2009. These trends receiving a general smoke detecans and youth. For times and ticket wild turkey population is thriv- can only be reversed through proper tor alarm. An employee called statinformation contact Dan Carlstrom ing, turkey populations are declin- management of fields and forests. ing that there was a fire but was 507-824-2448. ing, with the national number hav6,000 acres of wildlife habitat able to get it out. Since trap and transplant is com- ing decreased 15 percent from the are lost every day. Thats 2.2 mil17 plete and the wild turkey has come historic high, mostly because of lion acres an area the size of November 1:21 a.m. Kwik Trip reported back from near extinction in the essential habitat loss. New York Yellowstone National Park a gas drive-off. An officer made state and the population is doing is facing a 20-year low, and every year. To make every remain- contact with a male and he went ing acre count, we have to actively back and paid for the gas. manage them. 11:05 a.m. An officer assisted A long-term slide in hunter num- with a lift. bers has finally stopped, but its 11:12 a.m. A male reported still not keeping pace with popu- that his fathers leg was swelling lation growth. Were not replac- up and he was having difficulty ing the hunters we lose as they getting around. He said that his age and drop out, and many hunt- father is a caretaker for his disers struggle to find a place to hunt abled mother and she would need a top reason why people quit to be transported too. hunting. 12:31 p.m. An officer required The news release submitted by an ambulance for a second lift asthe Zumbro Valley Gobblers said, sist. Having fewer hunters limits our 2:44 p.m. As an officer was ability to stand up for our rights patrolling through an area he was and what matters most to us. And flagged down by a male who said because hunters pay for conser- he was having a verbal argument vation through license sales and with a female. excise taxes on guns, ammunition 4:18 p.m. A female was unand related gear, theres less hope able to walk. This was the third for the future of wildlife. time an officer had been to this
6:20 a.m. A female reported that a dog wouldnt let her out of her vehicle. 8:45 a.m. A male reported that he was suckerpunched by a male inside and outside a bar. 10:57 a.m. An officer unlocked a vehicle. 2:29 p.m. Rochester State Patrol requested an officer to assist with a party that was trying to avoid him on the back streets. 6:13 p.m. Caseys North reported a gas drive-off.
November 19
3:11 a.m. A driver was stopped for failing to yield. The driver was arrested for DUI. 4:01 p.m. A female reported that her lawnmover was on fire. 4:37 p.m. A German Shepherd was taken to the pound. 7:50 p.m. An officer came upon a crash with minor injuries. 7:48 p.m. A female reported that a girl had pushed a guy and now the male had the female on the ground and was punching her. 10:16 p.m. The Covered Bridge Restaurant reported a couple who left without paying.
November 20
10:21 a.m. A female reported that her computer was taken. 11:41 a.m. An officer assisted with a funeral escort. 1:40 p.m. An officer unlocked a vehicle. 3:21 p.m. Rochester State Patrol reported a vehicle in the ditch north of Zumbrota. 10:18 p.m. A deputy requested an officer to assist with a traffic stop in Wanamingo.
November 21
9:31 a.m. The City of Zumbrota reported a water meter was not reading as the wires were unhooked. 7:41 p.m. An officer unlocked a vehicle.
November 22
8:28 a.m. A male reported that he slid on a turn and hit a utility box. 12:14 p.m. An officer assisted with changing a tire. 2:58 p.m. A stray dog was returned to its owner. 10:20 p.m. A male reported that his dog was missing. The dog was later found.
November 23
2:51 a.m. A report was made that a male was sleeping in the McDonalds parking lot. 10:33 a.m. The Zumbrota Historical Society reported a male sleeping in a vehicle. He had an electric cord plugged into the societys outside outlet box. The male unplugged the box and left the area. 10:39 p.m. A driver was warned for failure to yield.
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ZUMBROTA Jeff Perra, President of Bank of Zumbrota, hands Sam Edwards, left, and Nathan Bennett, right, each a check for $750 on January 2. Edwards and Bennett were the 2013 recipients of the banks scholarships given to Zumbrota-Mazeppa High School graduating seniors. The annual scholarships are awarded after successful completion of the recipients first semester in college. Edwards is a freshman at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, leaning toward a major in computer science with studies in cinema and media culture. Bennett is a freshman at the University of Minnesota Duluth majoring in chemical engineering.
Area Sports
Goodhue runs winning streak to six
By Faye Haugen GOODHUE The Goodhue boys basketball team pushed their winning streak to six when they squeaked past Lourdes on Friday in Goodhue. The Wildcats edged the Eagles 48-47 in a rescheduled game from November 22. Fridays game was close from beginning to end with Goodhue up a slim 27-25 at the half. With 1:30 to play, the Wildcats trailed by one when the Eagles collected on a three-point play. Alex Thomforde was fouled with 38 seconds to go, and he gave the Cats a 48-47 lead when he hit both free throws. Lourdes set up for one last shot, but Austin Buck ruined the Eagles play when he stole the ball and Goodhue ran out the clock for the victory. Goodhues scoring balance and great shooting was key to the win. Kenyon-Wanamingos Devyn Stordahl is surrounded by Blooming Prairie players when he tries to snag a Riley Augustine netted 13 to lead rebound in Fridays game in Kenyon. The Knights fell 60-34 to the Blossoms in the non-conference game. No Goodhue, but Riley Bollum with
other game statistics were available. Kenyon-Wanamingo will play at Triton on Friday and at Cannon Falls on Tuesday.
12 points and Tyler Schumacher with 11 points were close behind. Goodhue shot a blistering 62% from the field, hitting 20 of 32 shots. The Wildcats will host Lake City on Thursday evening, and Southland at 3 p.m. on Saturday, play at Blooming Prairie on Monday and host LaCrescent on Tuesday.
Goodhue 48 - Lourdes 47 G - Riley Bollum 12, Tyler Schumacher 11, Alex Thomforde 6, Riley Augustine 13, Jacob McNamara 2, Calvin Peterson 6 Scoring by halves Goodhue 27 21 = 48 Lourdes 25 22 = 47 Free throws: G - 5 of 8 for 62%; L - 5 of 6 for 83%; Field goals: G- 20 of 32 for 62%; Turnovers: G- 13; Rebounds: G15; Three-pointers: G- Riley Bollum (2), Riley Augustine (1); L - 6
Kenyon-Wanamingos Connor Sviggum at 511 didnt have enough of a jump to get the ball away from 66 John Rumpza of Blooming Prairie in Fridays game.
Tuesday, January 7 Dodge County girls hockey at Winona, 7:30 p.m. Dodge County boys hockey, Austin at Kasson, 7:30 p.m. Goodhue boys basketball at Pine Island 6 p.m. Goodhue girls basketball, Pine Island at Goodhue, 6 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo boys basketball, Lake City at Kenyon, 6 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo girls basketball at Lake City, 6 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo wrestling at Cannon Fall, 6 p.m. Pine Island boys basketball, Goodhue at Pine Island 6 p.m. Pine Island girls basketball at Goodhue, 6 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa boys basketball at Dodge Center 6 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa girls basketball, Triton at Zumbrota, 6 p.m. Thursday, January 9 Goodhue boys basketball, Lake City at Goodhue 6 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo girls basketball at New Richland, 6 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo wrestling, Stewartville at Kenyon, 6 p.m. Pine Island wrestling, Kasson-Mantorville at Pine Island 6 p.m. Pine Island girls basketball at St. Charles, 6 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa boys basketball at Eyota, 6 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa girls basketball, Dover-Eyota at Zumbrota, 6 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa wrestling, Byron at Mazeppa, 6 p.m . Friday, January 10 Dodge County girls hockey at LeSueur, 7:30 p.m. Goodhue wrestling at Hayfield with USC, 5 p.m. Goodhue girls basketball at Lake City, 6 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo boys basketball at Dodge Center, 6 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo girls basketball, Triton at Kenyon, 6 p.m. Pine Island boys basketball, Cannon Falls at Pine Island 6 p.m. Pine Island girls basketball at Cannon Falls, 6 p.m. Pine Island gymnastics, Byron at Pine Island, 6:30 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa boys basketball at Kasson, 6 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa girls basketball, Kasson-Mantorville at Zumbrota, 6 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa wrestling at Olivia, 5 p.m. Saturday, January 11 Dodge County girls hockey at Rochester Century, 3 p.m. Dodge County boys hockey, Robbinsdale Cooper at Kasson, 3 p.m. Goodhue dance at Lakeville South, 10 a.m. Goodhue boys basketball, Southland at Goodhue, 3 p.m. Goodhue wrestling at Crestwood, 9 a.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo dance at Winona, noon Pine Island gymnastics, Stewartville at Pine Island, 2:30 p.m. Pine Island wrestling at Zimmerman, 9 a.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa wrestling at Wabasso, 9 a.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa dance at Winona, noon Monday, January 13 Goodhue boys basketball at Blooming Prairie, 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 14 Goodhue boys basketball, LaCrescent at Goodhue 6 p.m. Goodhue girls basketball at LaCrescent, 6 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo boys basketball at Cannon Falls, 6 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo girls basketball, Cannon Falls at Kenyon, 6 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo wrestling at Kasson, 6 p.m. Pine Island boys basketball at Zumbrota, 6 p.m. Pine Island girls basketball, Zumbrota-Mazeppa at Pine Island, 6 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa boys basketball, Pine Island at Zumbrota 6 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa girls basketball at Pine Island, 6 p.m.
St. Charles The Panthers came up short against St. Charles in the championship, 72-58. We had a rough start to the game, falling behind 7-0 in the first two minutes. We then lost Ben Warneke for the night to an injury that required stitches, said Coach McNamara. I thought the guys stepped up and played hard from that point on. We got a great effort from Broc Finstuen with 29 points and 16 rebounds. Luke Thornton added 12 points and six rebounds. We will need to get better defensively if we want to contend in the HVL Blue Division, he added. The Panthers will host Cannon Falls on Friday evening and play at Zumbrota on Tuesday.
Pine Island 58 - St. Charles 72 PI - Ben Bauer 4, Matt Smith 2, Matt Kukson 4, Broc Finstuen 29, Luke Schmidt 3, Jared Lohmeyer 2, Luke Thornton 12, Pine Island 56 - Dover-Eyota 53 PI - Matt Smith 5, Matt Kukson 8, Ben Mitchell Acker 2 Scoring by halves Warneke 24, Broc Finstuen 4, Jared 25 33 = 58 Lohmeyer 2, Luke Thornton 10, Luke Pine Island St. Charles 41 31 = 72 Schmidt 3 Free throws: PI - 9 of 12 for 75%; SC - 13 Scoring by halves Dover-Eyota 29 24 = 53 of 26 for 50%; Three-pointers: PI - Luke Pine Island 29 27 = 56 Schmidt (1); SC - 6 Free throws: PI - 3 of 5 for 60%; DE - 8
STANDINGS
HVL Girls Basketball Conf Blue Division W L Kenyon-Wanamingo 5 0 Goodhue 3 2 Pine Island 3 2 Lake City 2 3 Zumbrota-Mazeppa 2 3 Cannon Falls 0 5 Triton 0 5 Gold Division Conf Hayfield 5 1 Kasson-Mantorville 5 1 LaCrescent 3 2 Lourdes 3 3 Byron 3 3 Stewartville 1 5 HVL Boys Basketball Conf Blue Division W L Cannon Falls 4 3 Goodhue 3 4 Lake City 2 5 Pine Island 1 5 Over W L 9 0 9 3 6 4 5 4 3 4 2 7 2 8 Over 9 1 10 3 5 4 6 5 4 6 1 8 Over W L 6 7 7 4 5 7 4 7 Zumbrota-Mazeppa Kenyon-Wanamingo Triton Gold Division Hayfield Byron Kasson-Mantorville Lourdes Stewartville LaCrescent HVL Wrestling 1 6 0 6 0 7 Conf 7 0 7 0 6 2 5 2 5 3 4 2 2 8 0 10 2 10 Over 11 1 8 3 7 3 7 5 9 5 6 5 Over W L 8 0 7 5 9 3 3 4 7 2 7 4 4 6 2 5 1 4 1 5 6 5 0 10
Conf W L Kenyon-Wanamingo 4 0 Kasson-Mantorville 3 0 Cannon Falls 3 1 Lake City 3 1 Zumbrota-Mazeppa 2 1 Triton 2 2 Stewartville 2 2 Pine Island 1 3 Hayfield 1 3 Goodhue 1 3 Byron 0 2 LaCrescent 0 4
play in the third period on assists from Gunderson and Rasmussen. North St. Paul Dodge County earned a 4-0 win Dodge County 4 - North St. Paul 0 0 0 0 = 0 over North St. Paul in Kasson on North St. Paul 1 2 1 = 4 Saturday and Gabby Suhr earned Dodge County First Period the shutout, turning back 19 shots DC: Goal by Darby Dodds on goal. Second Period Darby Dodds scored an unas- DC: Power play goal by Dana Rasmussen; sisted goal in the opening period. assists by Emily Gunderson and Jacie Dana Rasmussen scored on a Hoehn DC: Goal by Jacie Hoehn; assists by Darby power play in the second period Dodds and Dana Rasmussen off assists by Emily Gunderson Third Period and Jacie Hoehn. Hoehn made it DC: Power play goal by Jacie Hoehn; assists 3-0 in the second period off as- by Emily Gunderson and Dana Rasmussen sists by Dodds and Rasmussen. DC shots on goal: 42 Hoehn scored again on a power Saves: Gabby Suhr, 19
Saves: Gabby Suhr, 27
Former Zumbrota-Mazeppa coach and alumni member Angela Heitmann looks for an open player to pass to when Hailey Dykes closes in on defense.
Zumbrota-Mazeppas Tayler Mort tries to block the shot of alumni News-Record photo by Faye Haugen member Ashley Hinsch during Tuesdays scrimmage of former players Former Zumbrota-Mazeppa assistant coach Kellie Rasmussen reaches over to try and get the ball from Tayler and coaches. Mort during Tuesdays annual player-alumni scrimmage in Zumbrota.
Area Sports
PI gymnasts crush LaCrescent
By Faye Haugen PINE ISLAND The Pine Island gymnastics team earned a convincing 127.98-120.22 win at LaCrescent in Southeast Gymnastics Conference competition on Thursday. The girls were a little flat for this meet. We had one good event, two average and one bad event. The first day back at school and the long bus ride to LaCrescent showed in a lot of the routines, said Coach Chris Templeton. Bar and vault were okay, but we need to work on increasing our difficulty and cleaning up the routines to receive higher scores. Beam was terrible as we had to count nine falls. Thats over five points we are losing on falls alone. Floor went really well. Even with the poor beam, we were still able to Pine Islands Adam Pleschourt tries to work Trinitys Bryant Ridgeway over for back points at the Cannon score a season best team score. Falls Invitational on Saturday. Pleschourt won by decision at 152 pounds. Siera McNallan placed first each event to pace the Panthers. Katie Schultz was second in the vault
Athlete Siera McNallan Brook Schaefer Brittney Arndt Robin Talbot Brittney Rud Allie Anderson Katie Schulz Pine Island totals LaCrescent Vault 8.95 (1) 8.45 (3) 7.85 7.90 8.55 (2) 33.85 31.85 Bars Beam 8.70(1) 8.70(1) 8.025 (2) 7.625 6.95 5.90 6.60 6.30 7.15 (3) 7.20 30.825 29.825 26.525 29.825 Floor 8.75 (1) 8.525 (2) 8.10 8.10 7.35 33.475 32.025 All around 35.10 (1) 32.625 (2) 127.98 120.22
and third on the bars. Brook Schaefer was second on the bars, floor and all around and third in the vault. New Prague The Panthers took part in the Matt Shetka Invitational on Saturday in New Prague, placing fifth with a season high score of 128.60. We were only two points from placing second, pointed out Coach Templeton, We started on the floor with a team score of 32.95. Vault was next and our score of 34.55 is a season best. Our bar score was down just a
little, but Brittney Arndt recorded a personal best. Beam was last, We cut our falls in half from the last meet, only having five to count. This raised our event score from the last meet by two points. Siera McNallan placed fourth in the vault, beam and all around and fifth on the floor. Pine Island will host Byron on Friday at 6:30 p.m. in a battle of the two conference unbeatens. If we can clean everything up and stay on the beam, this team will score very well. It should be a fun meet, said Coach Templeton.
132 - Tyler Lejcher did not place. He lost 3-2 to Connor Kirchert (SCL); and was pinned by Hunter Rust (BSM), 4:37 145 - Trevor Turner placed fifth. He lost 8-0 to Matt Delaney (W); pinned Alan Martinson (RC), 1:43; and pinned Colin Maines (T), 46 seconds 152 - Adam Pleschourt placed third. He won 7-0 over Bryant Ridgeway (T); lost 7-2 to Ben Donnleyy (W); and won 3-0 over Jack Edberg (S) 170 - Sam McPhail placed first. He won 15-3 over Tanner Long (B); and won 9-1 over Howard Jones (W) 182 - Colton Pike placed fifth. He was pinned by Derek Johnson (CF), 2:51; pinned Nick Viertel (SCL), 2:35; and pinned Marshall Majerus (SC) 2:29 285 - Alex Aarsvold did not place. He was pinned by Pavel Swensen (W), 1:13; and was pinned by Gunnar Simonson (RC), 31 seconds
The Wildcats notched an 8-2 win over Windom/Luverne on their home ice on Saturday. DC jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the opening period on goals by Tanner Dufault, Kevin Clausen and Colton Goodman. Assists were earned by Chris Roberts, Sam Robinson, Andrew Kirmse, Charlie Steinburg and Grant Badger. DC made it 5-0 in the second period on a goal by Robinson off assists from Dufault and Spencer Senn. Senn scored on a shorthanded goal off an assist from Dufault. Windom/Luverne scored two in the third period, but the Wildcats scored three more goals, two by Dufault and one by Senn. Assists went to Robinson (2), Senn (2), Roberts and Dufault. Joe Biwer made nine stops in goal. Dodge County had 34 shots on goal.
Senn; assist by Tanner Dufault Third Period 7:38 - W: Goal by Ryley Espenson 10:30 - W: Goal by Zach Bartosh 11:30 - DC: Goal by Tanner Dufault; assists by Sam Robinson and Spencer Senn 13:10 - DC: Goal by Spencer Senn; assists by Chris Roberts and Tanner Dufault 13:20 - DC: Goal by Tanner Dufault; assists by Sam Robinson and Spencer Senn DC shots on goal: 34 Saves: Joe Biwer 9
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Wrestling rankings
With Kenyon-Wanamingos win over Chatfield, there were sure to be some changes in the Guillotines Dodge County 8 - Windom/Luverne 2 latest Class A rankings. Chatfield fell Windom/Luverne 0 0 2 = 2 from third to ninth with KenyonDodge County 3 2 3 = 8 First Period Wanamingo moving up from 12th to 2:41 - DC: Goal by Tanner Dufault; assists by eighth. Zumbrota-Mazeppa earned Chris Roberts and Sam Robinson enough votes to be ranked 14th. 3:28 - DC: Goal by Kevin Clausen; assist by Section 1A individuals ranked in Andrew Kirmse the top 10 with their grade and 11:00 - DC: Goal by Colton Goodman; assists by Charlie Steinburg and Grant ranking in the first poll are as Badger follows:
Second Period 0:16 - DC: Goal by Sam Robinson; assist by Tanner Dufault and Spencer Senn 11:20 - DC: Short-handed goal by Spencer
Windom/Luverne
Sartell-St. Stephen In the championship, ZM was a 45-26 winner over Sartell-St. Stephen. The Cougars got off to a slow start, trailing 18-6 through 132 pounds with Joey Majerus fall at 120 the only ZM points, but
By Faye Haugen PINE ISLAND The Pine Island girls basketball won one of three games at the annual Simley Invitational December 27, 28 and 30, but they were in all three games they played. The Panthers will play at St. Charles on Thursday, at Cannon Falls on Friday, and they will host Zumbrota-Mazeppa on Tuesday. St. Croix Lutheran In a very physical game on Friday, December 27, the Panthers came up a point short, falling to St. Croix Lutheran 35-34 in the tournament opener. Neither team was able to build more than a five-point lead in the contest, with the score knotted many times. Down 14-12 at the half, Pine Island rallied to take a 32-29 lead with 5:28 to play. The Crusaders retook the lead and then held the ball to take time off the clock. A pair of free throws by Niki Fokken made it 34-34 with 1:50 to play. St. Croix again pulled the ball running the clock down to 1.8 seconds when Pine Island was called for a foul. Cadeshia Kamara
hit the back end of two free throws to give the Crusaders a 35-34 lead. Pine Island went with a long pass to get the ball in position for one last shot, but the ball was picked off and St. Croix Lutheran earned the win. Fokken was the only PI player in double figures with 13 points.
Pine Island 34 - St. Croix Lutheran 35 PI - Noelle Langworthy 6, Kaitlin Champa 2, Emilee Fredrickson 2, Niki Fokken 13, Sam Heeren 7, Summer Cavallaro 4 Scoring by halves Pine Island 12 22 = 34 St. Croix Lutheran 14 21 = 35 Free throws: PI - 12 of 18 for 67%; SCL - 3 of 5 for 60%; Three-pointers: PI - Langworthy (2); SCL - 2
Como Park The Panthers did nothave any better luck on Saturday against Como Park in consolation play, falling 54-53. Pine Island had much better balanced scoring, thuogh, with Sam Heeren netting 16 and Niki Fokken and Noelle Langworthy 12 each.
Pine Island 53 - Como Park 54 PI - Noelle Langworthy 12, Kaitlyn Champa 5, Niki Fokken 12, Sam Heeren 16, Kalley Berg 6, Amanda Troester 2 Scoring by halves Pine Island 20 33 = 53 Como Park 22 32 = 54 Free throws: PI - 19 of 31 for 61%; CP - 6 of 11 for 55%; Three-pointers: PI - Heeren (3), Langworthy (2); CP - 4
106 - 9. Ethan Cota, 10, KenyonWanamingo (nr) 113 - 3. Jared Clawiter, 10, KenyonWanamingo (1 at 106); 6. Jared Goldsmith, 11 Chatfield (4) 120 - 3. Joey Majerus, 11, ZumbrotaMazeppa (4) 138 - 1. Hank Friederichs ,11 , Chatfield (1) 145 - 7. AJ Riley, 12, Chatfield (8); 8. Jace Clawiter, 12, Kenyon-Wanamingo (nr) 152 - 3. Harvey Friederichs, 12, Chatfield (3); 7. Connor Hanson, 12, Fillmore Central/Lanesboro/Mable-Canton (nr); 10. Trent Brossard, 12, Kenyon-Wanamingo (nr) 160 - 3. Sam McPhail, 12, Pine Island (4); 6. Shane Siewert, 11, Lake City (5); 7. Andrew Dayland, 12, St. Charles (nr) 170 - 1. Niko Anderson, 12, Fillmore Central/Lanesboro/Mable-Canton (1) 182 - 4. Cody Bly, 12), Chatfield (4) 195 - 3. Lucas Etchason, 12, Triton (3) 220 - 5. Zach Kennedy, 12, Pine Island (5); 8. Eric Norgrant, 12, Wabasha-Kellogg (9) 285 - 6. Tanner Welsh, 10, Dover-Eyota (3)
St. Paul Johnson The Panthers moved their record to 6-4 overall with a 60-27 win over St. Paul Johnson on Monday. Pine Island dominated the Governors, taking a 37-6 lead by the half. Coach Rick Canton was able to get playing time for all of his players, with nine scoring. Niki Fokken led PI with 16 points. Kalley Berg pumped in 15 and Sam Heeren netted 10.
Pine Island 60 - St. Paul Johnson 27 PI - Noelle Langworthy 1, Autumn Pin 1, Kaitlin Champa 4, Emilee Fredrickson 3, Amanda Troester 4, Niki Fokken 16, Sam Heeren 10, Kalley Berg 15, Summer Cavallaro 6 Scoring by halves Pine Island 37 23 = 60 St. Paul Johnson 6 21 = 27 Free throws: PI - 9 of 14 for 64%; SPJ - 1 of 7 for 14%; Three-pointers: PI - Fredrickson (1); SPJ - 6
College news
Nathaniel Rauen and Lucas Ziemba, both 2013 ZumbrotaMazeppa graduates, are members of the Dakota State University mens basketball team . . .Jared Groth, a 2011 Kenyon-Wanamingo graduate, is wrestling for Luther College at 174 pounds. He has a 12-9 record.
Murino (LKP); pinned Kyle Putan (ST), 56 seconds; and pinned Mike Olson (HLA), 3:34 285 - Seth Donkers placed first in consolation; He lost 7-0 to Christia Campbell (HPT); pinned Josiah Nelson (STO); pinned Jacob Lorenz (SFL), 47 seconds and pinned Jordan Womack (HLA), 1:34
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