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Communities Served:
Goodhue ............................ 6, 10A
Pine Island/Oronoco .......... 3, 10A
Wanamingo ........................ 7, 10A
Zumbrota/Mazeppa ........... 8-10A
Churches ........................... 5A
Community Calendar ......... 4A
From Our Files ................... 11A
Obituaries, Births ............... 4A
Opinions ............................ 2A
Sports ................................ 11-14A
ZUMBROTA Mark your cal-
endar for the weekend of June 19
-22 for the 2014 Covered Bridge
Music & Arts Festival.
Start off the fun Thursday
evening downtown on Main Street
with Rock the Block, sponsored
by the Zumbrota Business Group.
Sidewalks will be buzzing with
sales, food vendors, and entertain-
ment.
Then on Friday you can take
your family out for supper at the
old fashioned Car-Hop at the
United Redeemer Church park-
ing lot (560 3rd St W). The Zum-
brota Area Arts Council is host-
ing Family Movie Night at the
historic State Theatre (96 4th St
E) with a 7 p.m. screening of Up.
Those of us who are old enough
can head on down to the VFW (25
1st St E) for its Friday night free
street dance featuring The Fields.
Saturday is full of activities, start-
ing with the annual Covered Bridge
5K Fun Run, a fundraiser to help
support the Goodhue Pioneer Trail.
The mens softball league will
hold their tournament Saturday and
Sunday at the Covered Bridge
softball fields east of Highway 58.
To sign up a team contact Darin
Nelson at 507-261-3522. The
womens volleyball tournament
will be held at the Covered Bridge
Park; contact Chrissy Flotterud at
507-259-5834 to sign up your team.
Other activities at Covered
Bridge Park include kids games
and activities sponsored by Our
Saviours Lutheran Church. In the
same area will be the 4-H Petting
Zoo where kids can see and hold a
variety of farm animals. The Zum-
brota Dance Studio dancers will
be on stage to entertain the crowd
on Saturday at 11 a.m. The young
kids can take a ride on Kaptain
Kirby Train Rides all afternoon.
Saturday morning at the City
Hall area will be Red Wing Stone-
ware pottery sales. This years lim-
ited edition piece is an egg sepa-
rator with the logo introduced at
the 150th Zumbrota celebration
in 2006. Only 100 are available
for sale. Also available is an in-
valuable one-of-a-kind Red Wing
Stoneware butter churn lamp that
will be sold via silent auction. This
only one produced will be
awarded to the lucky high bidder
at 1 p.m.
The Everett Smithson Band will
play Zydeco (swamp rock), blues,
and funky roots music outside the
Zumbrota Public Library at 1 p.m.
Audience participation and edu-
cation are a part of the bands per-
formance. There will be free har-
monica lessons and Zydeco dance
lessons.
The Street Market is also a very
popular spot to be on Saturday.
Vendors too numerous to list will
be selling their wares on East
Avenue, between 3rd and 5th
Streets. Then continue up East
Avenue to Art in East Park. The
ever growing juried Art Festival
will have live music playing in
the band shell throughout the day.
This event offers displays and sales
of art and a variety of authentic
handcrafted items.
There will be a variety of food
vendors scattered throughout town.
Goodies will include mini-donuts,
slushies, kettle corn, cotton candy,
nachos, burgers, BBQ ribs, french
fries, onion rings, pizza, cheese
curds, chicken wraps.
The Grand Parade will begin at
6 p.m. on Main Street. This pa-
rade boasts six high school bands
competing for trophies. Jackson-
ville Jaguars Head Coach Gus
Bradley will lead as Grand Mar-
shal. Following the parade is yet
another free VFW Street Dance,
this year featuring music by JT &
the Gunslingers. The group plays
outlaw country and southern rock.
Rounding out the evening will
be a pyrotechnical fireworks dis-
play at 10 p.m. Saturday night.
On Sunday morning the VFW
will host a pancake breakfast.
A band festival will be held at
East Park from noon - 5 p.m. Bring
your lawn chair or blanket and
Paws To Read this summer
at Van Horn Public Library
PINE ISLAND Van Horn
Public Library invites all area youth
to participate in the summer read-
ing program, Paws to Read. To
register for the program, stop by
during the librarys open hours
from June 9-14. In addition to re-
warding children for the books they
read throughout the summer, the
library has a full slate of engaging
programs planned.
Each week, the library invites
all children 3 years and up to Story
Time. From June 18 through July
23, Story Times will be held each
Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
(There will be no Story Time on
July 2.) Kids will be enthralled
for the entire 30-45 minute ses-
sion as they listen as books are
read, sing songs, dance, and make
a themed craft to take home.
Van Horn Public Library is also
planning four entertaining Tues-
day @ 2 programs. Each event
will be held on Tuesdays at 2 p.m.,
beginning June 24 at the Pine Is-
land American Legion with Paws
to Listen featuring returning Twin
Cities storyteller Katie Knutson.
On July 8 the library invites 25
reading program participants to
bring a stuffed animal to the li-
brary for the first of two Stuffed
Animal Sleepovers. Van Horn
staff will open the doors to a fun-
filled night of frolics and docu-
ment it in the form of individual-
ized books for the animals hu-
man pal to take home the next
day. If you are interested, please
stop by the youth library desk by
June 14 to register.
Next up in the Tuesdays @ 2
lineup is a visit from Goodhue
County K9 Deputy Jim Goham
and his partner Havoc on July 15,
also at the American Legion.
Goham will give a talk and dem-
onstration about his work with his
dog and then invite participants to
meet Havoc individually.
Finally, on July 22, Van Horn
once again will open its doors to a
group of stuffed animals for the
Stuffed Animal Sleepover #2.
Its another chance for 25 readers
to bring their favorite stuffed ani-
mal to the library for a fun over-
night where the animals have the
run of the joint! Registration by
June 14 is necessary.
Fire destroys Zumbrota businesses
A fire began in a workshop on the morning of May 24 and spread to other buildings, gutting the locations of the Agri-Tech Industrial, ATI Service,
and General Rental Center businesses at 580 West First Street along with several vehicles.
By Marilyn Anderson
ZUMBROTA A fire that be-
gan during the early morning hours
of Saturday, May 24, gutted sev-
eral structures and left owner Steve
Groth with little left other than
the desire to rebuild. The fire be-
gan in a workshop and spread to
other buildings, affecting the busi-
nesses of Agri-Tech Industrial, ATI
Service, and General Rental Cen-
ter, located at 580 West First Street.
A heat sensor detected the fire
which set off the alert system,
contacting Goodhue County Dis-
patch Center. The Zumbrota Fire
Department was paged to respond.
As the fire insurance represen-
tatives assessed the loss on May
27, Groth was still shaking his head
as he looked out from the door-
way of the one building that wasnt
destroyed. He said the loss was
tremendous, staggering all of
my inventory, the tools, the build-
ings. Ive been in business 32 years.
I dont know where we go from
here.
Additional structures attached
to the workshop were also de-
stroyed. Later, the General Rental
Center also suffered damage. Con-
tents of the buildings were lost,
including welding equipment, lifts,
diagnostic equipment, specialized
tools, diesel truck parts, and gear
boxes. Also lost were four trucks
belonging to customers, as well
as a pick-up and car belonging to
Groth.
Noting that things will be tied
up for some time due to insurance
processing and such, Groth said,
If I can rebuild it, I will. He
spoke of plans to rebuild an im-
proved office and shop.
In addition to Groth, there are
three full-time employees. Agri-
Tech Industrial opened in 1982
and has focused on mechanical
work repairing, building, and
modifying trucks, silo unloaders,
and other ag-related equipment.
ATI Services specializes in diesel
engine mechanical work. General
Rental Services opened in 1993.
Rentals included concrete and lawn
equipment, electric generators, and
canopy tents. Groth does not an-
ticipate replacing the rental busi-
ness.
Groth summarized the loss by
stating, It is over now. We have
to put it behind us and move for-
ward.
Three fire departments respond
After the Zumbrota Fire Depart-
ment (ZFD) responded to the fire,
the Goodhue and Wanamingo Fire
Departments were immediately
called to assist. Groth was appre-
ciative of all their efforts, saying,
Everyone worked to get this un-
der control. They were really fan-
tastic.
ZFD Chief Darrel Leonard said
22 Zumbrota firefighters responded
with six trucks. The Goodhue and
Wanamingo Fire Departments each
responded with a pumper truck
and tanker truck and firefighters.
Challenges of the fire included
how other buildings were linked
to the rear of the workshop with
additional buildings on either side
close by. Other businesses are also
located nearby. Because of the type
of work done, items such as pro-
pane, waste oil, and torches were
in the buildings in addition to ve-
hicles.
All three departments were on
the scene until 10 a.m. Saturday
morning, May 24. Leonard ex-
pressed appreciation for everyones
quick response and assistance, and
noted the need for a great amount
of water for the fire.
Besides the contents of the build-
ing posing dangers and also keep-
ing the fire going, Leonard said
the buildings themselves posed a
challenge. The type of insulation
and the roof make-up added to the
difficulty in eliminating the fire.
He said, We would think we had
it and then it would rekindle. As
a result, members of the ZFD re-
turned to the scene additional times.
The last time was at 4:30 a.m.
Sunday to extinguish the General
Rental Center building, which was
not attached to the other build-
ings. It had become so hot in the
rafters, that it was smoking and
the trusses had to be soaked.
The state fire marshal is doing
an investigation as to the cause of
the fire. Leonard said the fire mar-
shal is routinely called upon when-
ever the origin of a fire is not clear
and/or the amount of dollars lost
is substantial. They are the ex-
perts in these situations, Leonard
said.
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Serving the Highway 52 Golden Corridor from Hader to Oronoco
Covered Bridge Music & Arts Festival is June 19-22
tuck in for music from the Zum-
brota Community Band, Fridley
Exhibit features farming
in the Pine Island area
PINE ISLAND The Pine Is-
land Area Historical Society re-
cently encouraged farm families
to compile photos and facts re-
lated to their family farm from
generation to generation. The
photos and information that will
be on display at the history center
came from those interested in par-
ticipating.
The recognition will take place
during the Cheese Festival open
house from Friday through Sun-
day, June 6-8, noon - 5 p.m. each
day. The items will also be on
display through July 15. There is
no charge.
Along with the farm families
display will be a toy tractor col-
lection, a cow creamer collection,
a 550 Oliver Tractor (Saturday
only), and other farm related
memorabilia. Nancy Ellison of
the Ellison Sheep Farm will give
demonstrations on wool weaving
on Saturday, June 7, from 1-4 p.m.
Pine Island School holds
final choral concert
PINE ISLAND The final choral concert was held in May for the vocal
music department at Pine Island High School. Numerous awards were
given to outstanding singers. Brianna Quintero Bungert was selected as
the Rookie of the Year, which is given to the sophomore vocalist with the
greatest potential. Most Improved was awarded to Adeline Angst and
Directors Awards were presented to Taylor Baker and Mitch Leland.
The National School Choral Award (given annually to the top senior
female and male choir members) was presented to Laura Torgeson and
Peter Beach, above with director Doug Strandell.
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Amendment 20 of the United States Constitution
Passed by Congress March 2, 1932. Ratified January 23, 1933.
Section 1.
The terms of the President and the Vice President shall end at noon on the 20th day of January, and the
terms of Senators and Representatives at noon on the 3rd day of January, of the years in which such terms
would have ended if this article had not been ratified; and the terms of their successors shall then begin.
Section 2.
The Congress shall assemble at least once in every year, and such meeting shall begin at noon on the 3d
day of January, unless they shall by law appoint a different day.
Section 3.
If, at the time fixed for the beginning of the term of the President, the President elect shall have died, the
Vice President elect shall become President. If a President shall not have been chosen before the time fixed
for the beginning of his term, or if the President elect shall have failed to qualify, then the Vice President
elect shall act as President until a President shall have qualified; and the Congress may by law provide for
the case wherein neither a President elect nor a Vice President shall have qualified, declaring who shall
then act as President, or the manner in which one who is to act shall be selected, and such person shall act
accordingly until a President or Vice President shall have qualified.
Section 4.
The Congress may by law provide for the case of the death of any of the persons from whom the House
of Representatives may choose a President whenever the right of choice shall have devolved upon them,
and for the case of the death of any of the persons from whom the Senate may choose a Vice President
whenever the right of choice shall have devolved upon them.
Section 5.
Sections 1 and 2 shall take effect on the 15th day of October following the ratification of this article.
Section 6.
This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been ratified as an amendment to the Constitution
by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years from the date of its submission.
Global democracy vs. warming
To the Editor:
Professor Grimsrud has again
enlightened us to the eminent dan-
ger of the earth perishing because
of global warming. I was pleased
that he said the final result is in
Mother Natures hands. Mother
Nature is a two-edged sword in
this equation. She contributes
greatly to the increased CO2 lev-
els. Soil scientists know that the
natural decay of vegetative mat-
ter produces thirty-two times as
much CO2 as the entire human
population burning fuels for heat,
electricity, and transportation! She
also locks up tons of CO2 in grow-
ing plants while releasing oxygen
into the atmosphere (lucky for us).
Locking up the remaining fos-
sil fuels and declaring them worth-
less, as Grimsrud suggests, would
put an end of the millions of In-
dian and Chinese citizens who are
achieving middle class status
for the first time ever. However,
with that strategy, we probably
will all end as third-world-class
citizens.
Also, the comparison to Abe
Lincoln was a stretch of the imagi-
nation. Lincoln at Gettysburg with
this government of the people,
by the people, for the people, shall
not perish paved the way for the
next 150 years of democracy in
the United States. History will tell
what that government looks like
at the end of this decade.
Don Buck
Zumbrota
From
Devils
Kitchen
By Jan David Fisher
Things to do
Which is harder to do? To die
for your country or to live for your
country? I suggest to you, dear
readers, that dying is easy when
compared to surviving and living.
I am not just writing about being a
soldier in a battle; we have police,
firefighters (remember the team
fighting a forest fire), and ordi-
nary folks put into extra-ordinary
situations. Dying means its over,
you have given all you can give
and no one can ask for more. Liv-
ing, on the other hand, means you
can give more. You can dig deep
within yourself and find the little
bit more of life, energy, or desire.
When you do, you typically find
that you are deeper than you
thought. Some of us may never
find our true depth.
If we do care for our families
and friends, one thing we need to
spend serious time on is express-
ing our wishes and desires for when
we die. Several questions come to
mind concerning death and dy-
ing. Have you done the easy thing;
made a guidance packet of what
to do when you do die? This packet
contains more than a will; it should
have health directives for several
situations. What do you want your
survivors to do with your body?
If you have a will, is it up-to-date?
Do you have special requests for
specific items for your family?
Who will be there to see to the
proper distribution?
Have a serious discussion with
a lawyer concerning your estate.
Dont leave it up to the state to
decide what to do. (I can almost
guarantee not having a will will
mean a mess for your beneficia-
ries.) Once you get the bulk of the
paperwork done, be prepared to
review and change as needed. Do
you own property? What items
are precious to you and have mean-
ing for you? How do you want
these things taken care of?
Some of this does not have to
wait until you die. Sometimes
you can clean out the things that
are in the way by having the fam-
ily (and friends) taking some of
this stuff home with them. Any-
thing and everything fits in this
picture. If you are not going to
have any more formal dinners, does
one or more of your children want
the silver trays or the fancy dishes?
If you are not planning on using
something and someone in the
family would like to have and use
it, why not give it to them now
while both of you are still alive.
This avoids the painful debates of
Mom always said I could have
this (whatever this is). Give it
to them now. Watch them enjoy
the item just as you did or maybe
even more so because the item
has special meaning for them. This
is not dying and distribution. This
is living and using things as they
were meant to be used. What do
you do if two or more children
want the same thing? Solve the
problem your way or let the courts
decide.
You can make your death easy
for your family or you can make it
tough. Answer these questions now
while you are alive, avoiding the
fights. Giving away old clothes
now instead of letting your chil-
dren occasionally pick out an item
or two in the closet that you will
never wear again (unless you lose
100 pounds) is a good thing to do.
You have more to do, but enough
for now. Until next week.
High-speed rail closer to Rochester and us
Publishers
Notebook
By Pete Grimsrud
In 1992, the federal government
wanted to lower dependence on
oil and create another transporta-
tion option that would be com-
petitive in time and cost. One so-
lution was true high-speed rail with
speeds up to 150-220 mph. Chi-
cago was designated as a hub with
Minneapolis-St. Paul as one of the
spokes in a Midwest wheel.
Nearly three years ago, two
members from the Minnesota
High-Speed Rail Commission
spoke at a special Zumbrota Ro-
tary meeting about the high-speed
rail line. Because Rochester was
looking to be included on this line,
routes south along 35W or High-
way 52 were being considered.
The speakers served on the city
councils of Lake City and Winona,
and I sensed that they were hop-
ing to guide the line past their cit-
ies down existing rail beds beside
the Mississippi River.
Everyone at the meeting from
this area was hoping for a stop in
Zumbrota. The speakers told us
that this was unlikely because to
achieve true high-speed rail, the
number of stops would have to be
limited. But the mayor of Winona
seemed confident that his town
would be an appropriate stop, re-
gardless of the route from the Twin
Cities to Chicago.
The mayor defended taxpayer
dollars for the transportation project
by pointing to state spending for
Pine Islands Elk Run Interchange.
Now the high-speed rail may run
right past Elk Run. And the state
is moving ahead with a full envi-
ronmental impact study of two
corridors: south along Highway
52 and along Highway 56 (the old
Chicago and Western railroad).
The Rochester Destination
Medical Center legislation cer-
tainly clinched the stop in Roch-
ester. The current plan is to run
nonstop from the Twins Cities to
Rochester at about 180 mph. But
the long-term possibility of stops
in Cannon Falls and Zumbrota were
mentioned as a possibility. My
guess is that they would always
maintain nonstop trains, but hope
to add commuter trains if profit-
able.
Im amazed at the current sta-
tistics of people commuting to
Rochester for work down the High-
way 52 corridor. More than 1,200
people each from Minneapolis and
St. Paul currently work in Roch-
ester. More than 400 people re-
siding in Coon Rapids (north of
the Twin Cities) work in Roches-
ter as many as from Zumbrota.
The number of jobs currently sup-
ported by Rochester employers
exceeds the available adult work-
ing population in the urban area,
making Rochester the job driver
for all of southeastern Minnesota.
In 2009-10, Rochesters city
growth was 14th out of 366 metro
areas. Rochester expects popula-
tion growth from 106,000+ to
173,000+ in the next twenty years.
Not everyone is going to live in
Rochester who works at one of
the projected 35,000 to 45,000 new
jobs. Counties between the Twin
Cities and Rochester are expected
to grow in ranges between 20%
and 49%. This means high-speed/
commuter rail may not only be-
come viable, but a necessary trans-
portation option.
All of this certainly makes Elk
Runs future look more promis-
ing and Pine Islands new school
more necessary than they ever have.
I hope Zumbrota positions itself
to take advantage of any high-speed
rail opportunities that are offered.
We are blessed to live in a pro-
ductive region of the country with
an even greater growth potential,
largely thanks to the Mayo Clinic
and Minnesota taxpayers. Sur-
rounding towns can plan for this
type of relatively quick expansion
or let inertia decide for them.
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More Than 200 Century
Farms Honored in 2014
The Minnesota State Fair and
the Minnesota Farm Bureau have
recognized 215 Minnesota farms
as 2014 Century Farms. Qualify-
ing farms have been in continu-
ous family ownership for at least
100 years and are 50 acres or more.
Century Farm families receive a
commemorative sign, as well as a
certificate signed by the State Fair
and Minnesota Farm Bureau presi-
dents and Governor Mark Day-
ton. Since the program began in
1976, more than 9,900 Minnesota
farms have been recognized as
Century Farms.
2014 Century Farm families
from the News-Record coverage
area are listed by the farms city,
family names, and year of origi-
nal purchase:
Goodhue: Mark and Lisa Stehr,
1914
Kenyon: Oscar Maring, Arnold
Maring, Philip and Nathan Maring,
1912
Zumbrota: Harry O. Hadler,
1913
Mazeppa: Goetsch Ostrem
Family Farm, 1898
Mazeppa: The Lloyd Grossbach
Farm, 1890
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Pine Island
Cheese Festival
is this weekend
New Cheese Fest event:
Cheese, Beer, and Wine Gala
PINE ISLAND At one time
there were over 40 cheesemakers
in the Pine Island area. In 1911, a
6,000 pound cheese made by 18
area factories requiring 70,000 gal-
lons of milk was shipped to the
Minnesota State Fair on a flatbed
railroad car, winning first place
and giving Pine Island its cheese
reputation.
The current project of the Pine
Island Image Committee is to bring
cheese to the Cheese Festival this
year with a new event, the Cheese,
Beer, and Wine Gala.
The event will be on Saturday,
June 7, from 3-7 p.m. Seven
cheesemakers and vendors will
offer a wide variety of samples.
Free mini-sessions will be led by
Keith Knutson whose farming
operation includes automatic milk-
ing of cows 24 hours a day. And
historical character Mrs. Perkins
will give attendees a look at a cheese
maker and a farmers wifes life
in the late 1800s.
A Cheese Festival button in ad-
dition to $5 is required for admis-
sion. An ID and a separate charge
is required for alcohol samples.
PINE ISLAND The 78th an-
nual celebration of the City of Pine
Island begins on Friday, June 6,
and runs until Sunday evening,
June 8. But first, start the week
out by checking the daily clues on
the Cheese Festivals Facebook
page or in the window of First
American Insurance to participate
in the scavenger hunt. Check the
town, check the parks, check all
over to find the elusive Golden
Nugget. The finder wins a $50
cash prize.
There is music everywhere you
turn at this years festival. Friday
night offers a free street dance fea-
turing Iron Horse from 6-10 p.m.
in the American Legion parking
lot. In addition, Pine Island Sports
Bar is hosting the 80s band Hairball.
Admission is $15. On Saturday,
teens get their own music event at
the Main Street Bandshell with
local DJs and dancing. Recom-
mended for grades 7-12. Adults
are back on the street Saturday
night to listen to the sounds of
Them Pesky Kids from 8:30 p.m.
- 12:30 a.m. at the PI Sports Bar
parking lot area.
Get down and dirty at the Mud
Bog on Saturday at 2 p.m. and
then clean up at the firemens water
fight on Sunday after the parade.
And dont forget to come hungry.
There will be plenty of food ven-
dors there to quench any thirst and
satisfy any appetite.
Pine Island Middle School students
participate in annual Citywide Cleanup
PINE ISLAND Students in grades 5-8 participated in the annual Pine Island Middle School Citywide Cleanup
the week of May 5-9. Each spring, students, staff, and chaperones spread out and make their way through
Pine Island picking up trash around the parks and sidewalks. This year the students also helped rake and
clean up yards for senior citizens. The annual event encourages the students to work together and show their
pride for the community by helping out and keeping it clean. Amy Northrops sixth grade class members who
worked together to spruce up the yard of Conrad Lechelt are, front row, from left to right: Bekah Gustine,
Savannah Pletz, Bryce Briggs, Megan Gerhart, Jordan Befort, Cora Heiden, Briley Kunz, and Lanaya Wacek;
back row: Owen Allen, Mrs. Northrop, Ashley Kaus, Mackenzie Markham, Connor Bailey, Carter OReilly,
Kaleb Walter, Nino McCullough, Dylan Holzer, Will Warneke, Cheyenne Kitto, Nate Pike, Colby Keigley,
Conrad Lechelt, and Shane Titus.
Proud parents Scot and Kari Schulz congratulate their daughter Katie
and son Spencer at the reception.
After receiving her diploma, Melinda
Heimberg and the rest of her
classmates move their tassels from
the right side of their caps to the
left, signifying their graduation
accomplishment.
The Pine Island class of 2014 throws their hats up in celebration as the commencement ceremony concludes.
From left to right are salutatorian Danielle Bye, and co-valedictorians Torri Simon, Adam Pleschourt, and
Ester Gutzmer.
Superintendent Tamara Berg-Beniak congratulates Allison Anderson
and hands her her diploma.
Elected speaker Zach Kennedy addresses his fellow classmates during
commencement.
By Audra DePestel
PINE ISLAND Pine Island
Public School celebrated its 121st
annual graduation commencement
on Sunday, June 1, 2014.
The processional into the gold
gymnasium was led by junior ush-
ers Melanie Heeren and James
Kroll, followed by seventy-five
graduates. The ceremony began
with a welcoming introduction
from Superintendent Tamara Berg-
Beniak and Principal Kevin Car-
dille.
This years speakers were co-
valedictorians Torri Simon, Ester
Gutzmer, and Adam Pleschourt;
salutatorian Danielle Bye; Zach
Kennedy, who was elected to
present the senior address. Each
of the speakers offered some words
of wisdom and advice as they ad-
dressed their fellow classmates.
Simon told her classmates to never
give up and to follow their dreams.
Gutzmer reminded everyone that
time is a precious gift from God
and they shouldnt waste it.
Pleschourt said they have accom-
plished great things and should
use their achievements as tools to
move forward. Bye advised them
to remember their roots; they
ground you and are your support
for the rest of your life. Kennedy
wanted his classmates to remem-
ber that people make mistakes.
Just take what life gives you and
make the best with what you have
even if you fail a few times.
During the ceremony graduates
who were involved in wind en-
semble, symphony orchestra, and
concert choir joined the music
groups for one last performance.
As Principal Cardille presented
the class of 2014, Superintendent
Tammy Berg-Beniak joined Board
of Education members John
Champa and Rob Warneke in con-
gratulating the new graduates as
they were awarded their diplomas.
The ceremony concluded with a
reception inside the gymnasium
to celebrate their achievement.
Pine Island High School
graduates 75 on June 1
By Alicia Hunt-Welch
The following information was
provided by the Goodhue County
Sheriffs Office.
May 1
7:25 a.m. Island Market reported
an obnoxious male in the store. That
person would be trespassed from the
property.
3:06 p.m. Two kids riding dirt bikes
in an alley were reported on Main St S.
5:20 p.m. A van was parked the
wrong way near 1st Ave and 5th St SW.
The owner moved it.
8:50 p.m. A rear door to Gormans
Meat Market was discovered open dur-
ing a business check. The key holder
was contacted to lock the door.
May 2
11:50 a.m. A person on Lillie Ln SE
reported having a nail in a tire. This has
happened numerous times in the past
as well.
12:57 a.m. A domestic incident
was reported on 6th St SW. Those in-
volved were separated for the evening.
A report was sent to the county attorney
to review for charges.
12:40 p.m. A staticky 911 call was
received from an Xcel Energy construc-
tion trailer on the 21600 block of 520th
St in Pine Island Township. Upon check-
ing, a foreman said there were no prob-
lems.
6:23 p.m. A no trespass order was
issued for a subject in Royal Ct. The
subject was not there at the time.
10:29 p.m. A vehicle in CJ Auto
Sales lot had lights on. The vehicle was
unlocked so a deputy shut off the lights.
No other suspicious activity was found
on the property.
11:49 p.m. Medical assistance was
requested on 3rd St NW.
May 3
10:31 a.m. A new Polaris all terrain
vehicle was stolen from M&M Lawn and
Leisure during the overnight hours. Loss
was valued at $14,500.
11:54 a.m. A deputy was asked to
stand by as a manager entered an aban-
doned trailer on 6th St NW. All was fine.
5:40 p.m. A homeless person was
reported setting up camp near the river
behind the pond. A deputy found the
area. Items had been there for a long
time and possibly used by kids as a
party spot.
May 4
9:51 a.m. Windows were broken
out of a barn and hay bales thrown
about on the 12800 block of 520th St in
Roscoe Township.
1:56 p.m. A deputy attended to civil
matters on Main St S.
5:06 p.m. A K9 dog unit demon-
stration was requested on 5th St SW.
6:08 p.m. A possible intoxicated
driver was reported on 2nd St NE. A
deputy checked the area but was un-
able to locate the vehicle.
8:31 p.m. An alarm was activated
at Pine Island Liquor Store. It was a
false alarm.
May 5
8:03 a.m. Extra patrol was requested
at the American Legion on 1st Ave SE
after unauthorized garbage was tossed
in a dumpster.
9:22 a.m. An iPod was found by a
parent the day before and turned over to
the school. The owner was identified
and the device was returned.
9:37 a.m. Information about a stu-
dent using/possessing drugs on school
property and in a vehicle was reported
at school.
9:46 a.m. A citation for driving after
cancellation was issued near 3rd Ave
NE and Center Dr.
11:20 a.m. Medical assistance was
6:13 p.m. A person on Prairie View
Dr NE reported their dog was attacked
by three neighbor dogs.
8:24 p.m. Two dogs were running
loose near Hwy 52 and 520th St in Pine
Island Township.
8:57 p.m. A woman on 1st Ave SW
reported someone had attempted mul-
tiple times to get into her house and
garage during the last couple weeks.
Extra patrol was requested.
9:08 p.m. Medical assistance was
PINE ISLAND
Heiling wins awards in math
and chemistry/biochemistry
DULUTH Hillary Heiling, a 2012 graduate of Pine Island High School,
received the $2,500 Barry R. and Kang Ling James Scholarship from
the University of Minnesota Duluth math department at the annual
banquet on May 5. The award is given to a full-time undergraduate who
has demonstrated meritorious accomplishments in their studies and is
entering their junior or senior year and pursuing a degree in statistics
and actuarial science. The scholarship was established in 2012 by
current UMD math professors Dr. Barry James, left, and Dr Kang
James, right. On May 9, Heiling received the POLYED Award, which is
awarded to the top sophomore or junior in the organic chemistry
sequence who is majoring in chemistry or a closely related field. She
was also awarded the $2,500 James H. Maguire Scholarship, given to
an outstanding chemistry or biochemistry and molecular biology major.
POLICE REPORT
NEWS-RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2014 PAGE 3A
Obituaries
Earl Prigge 1919-2014
ZUMBROTA Earl I. Prigge,
age 95, of Zumbrota, died on Fri-
day, May 30, 2014 at the Zum-
brota Health Services.
Earl Irwin Prigge was born on
April 27, 1919, on the family farm
at White Willow, Zumbrota Town-
ship, Goodhue County, to Fred
and Selma (nee Kopplin) Prigge.
Earl was baptized at St. Johns
Lutheran Church Minneola on
June 1, 1919. He was confirmed
on July 24, 1932 at Christ Lutheran
Church in Zumbrota, where he still
was a member.
Earl was the third-generation
farmer on the Prigge Family Farm
until his retirement in 1986 when
he and Laureen moved to Zum-
brota. Besides being a successful
farmer, Earl was a fisherman,
hunter, electrician, carpenter, hor-
ticulturist, and statesman.
He served as an officer for the
Zumbrota Township Board from
1957-1970. Prior to that he had
served on the school board for the
local country school until its con-
solidation with the Zumbrota
School District. He served on the
PTA board of the Zumbrota Pub-
lic School and was very active in
the Goodhue County Farm Bu-
reau all his farming years.
Over his lifetime, Earl volun-
teered his time, knowledge, and
expertise to many organizations.
For many years he was a member
of civic organizations including
the Zumbrota Lions Club, 65/50
Club, and the Zumbrota Gun Club.
He was a well-known political fig-
ure in Goodhue County, culmi-
nating with his 16 years as Goodhue
County Commissioner from 1970-
1986.
At Christ Lutheran he served
on the church council several times
and was always willing to donate
his time and talents with any large
project where workers were
needed.
Earl enjoyed fishing, hunting,
traveling, reading, and playing
cards.
He is survived by his children,
Kay (Ivars) VonGruzis of New
Hope and Bruce (Patricia) Prigge
of Wanamingo; grandchildren,
Josephine (Michael) Knorr, Keith
Steffenhagen, Trevor (Tara)
Prigge, and Alicia (Fianc Wade
Yunker) Prigge; great-grand-chil-
dren, Gabrielle Ramirez, Devin
Steffenhagen, Vincent Prigge,
Thomas Prigge, Braxton Prigge,
and Sophia Prigge; brother, Louis
(Betty) Torkelson of Rochester;
and many nieces and nephews.
Earl was preceded in death by
his wife, Laureen; sisters, Ruth
(Arthur) Diercks and Lucille (Arne)
Stenlund; and granddaughter,
Michelle Ramirez.
The funeral service was on
Monday, June 2, at Christ Lutheran
Church in Zumbrota with Pastor
Wayne D. Schoch officiating.
Burial was in Zumbrota Cemetery.
Community Calendar
COUNTY
Senior Dining
Reservations are required by
calling 24 hours ahead at each of
the nutrition sites.
In the Pine Island area, meals
are served at the Pine Island Se-
nior Center; Zumbrota area, Zum-
brota Towers.
June 5-11
Thursday: Hamburger gravy,
mashed potatoes, parslied carrots,
tossed salad/dressing, spring pine-
apple dessert
Friday: Porcupine meatballs,
baked potatoes, creamed peas,
raisin oatmeal cookie (salad al-
ternate: grilled chicken)
Monday: Taco salad, fruit cup,
dinner roll, lemon bar
Tuesday: Hot turkey sandwich,
mashed potatoes, buttered beets,
greens salad/dressing, fresh ba-
nana
Wednesday: Chili con carne,
crackers, corn muffin, cottage
cheese/apricots, apple pie
If you have questions, call 356-
2228.
Seasons Hospice
All groups are held at the Cen-
ter for Grief Education and Sup-
port, Seasons Hospice, 1696
Greenview Dr. SW. Registration
is required two days prior to the
date of the event. For details: 507-
285-1930 or shbp@seasonshos
pice.org.
Aluminum Can Collection
An aluminum can collection
event will be held at the Ronald
McDonald House in Rochester
(850 2nd Street SW) on Saturday,
June 7, 8 a.m. - noon. The event
will benefit the ill children and
families at the Ronald McDonald
House.
Olmsted County Parks
Questions about Chester Woods,
call Celeste Lewis at 507-287-
2624. Questions about Oxbow
Park, call Clarissa Josselyn at 507-
775-2451.
GOODHUE
Community Library
The Goodhue School Library,
in conjunction with SELCO and
Goodhue County, is open to the
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.
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 Mc-
Namara, 651-923-5117; or Roy
Buck, 651-923-4388. Visit good
hueareahistory.org for information
about the historical society.
MAZEPPA
Mazeppa American Legion
Legion Post 588 and the
Mazeppa Veterans Honor Guard
meet Wednesday, June 11, at 7
and 7:30 p.m., respectively, at the
Mazeppa Legion.
Senior Citizens Meeting
The Mazeppa Area Senior Citi-
zens will have a catered meal on
Friday, June 6, at 11:45 a.m. at the
Mazeppa Community Center. The
serving committee is Gene Siems
and Alfred and Betty Miller.
ORONOCO
Area History Center
The Oronoco Area History Cen-
ter is open to visitors in the City
Building every second Saturday
from 10 a.m.-noon. Contact us at
OAHC, 54 Blakely Ct. NW or
call 507-367-4320. You may also
visit our web page at oronocoarea
history.org.
Blood Pressure Clinic
The clinic will be held at 12:30
p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, at
the Oronoco Community Center.
PINE ISLAND
Tops #1280
PI Tops #1280 meets every
Monday night at St. Paul Luth-
eran Church. Weigh-in is at 5:15
and meeting time is 6 p.m. Every-
one welcome. Questions call 356-
8596 or 356-8990.
Toastmasters Meeting
The Pine Island Toastmasters
meet at 6:30 a.m. Fridays at St.
Paul Lutheran Church. They do
not meet on holiday weekends:
Christmas, New Years, Easter,
Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor
Day or Thanksgiving.
Caregiver Support Group
The group meets Monday, June
9, at 1 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran
Church. Respite is available upon
request. Call the Pine Island Area
Home Services at 356-2999 for
more information.
Blood Pressure Clinic
The clinic will be held Tues-
day, June 10, at 11 a.m. at the Pine
Island City Centre.
History Center
The Pine Island Area History
Center is located at 314 North Main
Street. Open hours are Sunday from
1-3:30 p.m. and Mondays from 8-
11 a.m. or by appointment. To
contact the History Center please
call 507-356-2802 or 507-398-
5326 or visit www.pineisland
history.org.
ZUMBROTA
Moms in Prayer
Moms in Prayer meet on Mon-
days, 7 p.m. at Our Saviours
Church, 1549 East Avenue, Zum-
brota.
Zumbrota Towers Events
June 5-11
Thursday: 10:15 a.m. Exercises
Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Potluck
Bingo
Monday: 1:30 p.m. Cribbage,
500
Tuesday: 10:15 a.m. Exercises
Wednesday: 1:30 p.m. Euchre
Library
Summer Kick-off Scavenger
Hunt, Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m. -
2 p.m.
The Zumbrota Public Library
is at 100 West Ave., Zumbrota,
507-732-5211. Hours are Mon.,
12-8; Tues. 10-6; Wed., Thurs.,
12-8; Fri., 10-5; and Sat., 9-3. Dur-
ing closed hours you can learn
more about the library at http://
www. zumbrota.info.
History Center
The Zumbrota History Center
has a new photo stand displaying
over 50 photographs of early Zum-
brota scenes. They have been en-
larged to 8 x 10 for easier view-
ing. New photos are being added
all the time. Also on display are
military memorabilia, including
Civil War items, different models
of telephones, Zumbrota telephone
books dating back to the 1900s,
and items of Zumbrota advertis-
ing. Museum hours are Saturdays,
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Other hours by ap-
pointment (732-7049).
Tops Meeting
Zumbrota Tops #563 meets ev-
ery Monday night at Our Saviours
Lutheran Church. Weigh-in time
is changed to 5:30 p.m. and meet-
ing time to 6 p.m. Everyone wel-
come. Questions call 732-7459 or
732-4766.
Community Band Practice
The Zumbrota Community Band
practices on Monday nights at 7:30
p.m. in the Zumbrota-Mazeppa
High School music room. Volun-
teer musicians are welcome.
State Theatre
The State Theatre is at 96 East
4th Street in Zumbrota. For infor-
mation visit zaac.org.or call 507-
272-1129.
Crossings
Ann Tristani, Laura Weimert
exhibit, through June 30.
For more information go to
www. crossingsatcarnegie.com or
call 507-732-7616. Crossings is
at 320 E Ave.
Katherine Huneke 1924-2014
BELLECHESTER Katherine
M. Kate Huneke, age 90, of
Bellechester, died on Friday, May
30, 2014 at the Zumbrota Health
Services.
Katherine Mathilda DeFrang
was born on March 9, 1924, in
Lake City to Emil J. and Hannah
C. (nee Carlson) DeFrang. She
grew up in rural Millville. On
October 15, 1946 she married Fred
Huneke at St. Patricks Catholic
Church in West Albany. They
farmed and raised their family near
Bellechester until they retired. Kate
loved to can the homegrown veg-
etables, crocheting, sewing and
quilting.
Kate loved her role on the farm
as the nurturing mother and wife,
providing a happy rural life for
her family. Kate was an active
member of St. Marys Catholic
Church in Bellechester, with a
special strong devotion to Mary.
Kate was also a charter member
of Catholic Daughter Court #1864.
Kate is survived by her chil-
dren, Tom (Sue) Huneke of Red
Wing, John (Ellen) Huneke of
Bellechester, Paul (Deb) Huneke
of Bellechester, David (Kathy)
Huneke of Zumbrota, Andy (Kim)
Huneke of Zumbrota, Joe (Julie)
Huneke of Wanamingo, Mary
(Mike) Tri of Rochester, Janet
(Rick) Ryan of Zumbrota, Eileen
(Ed) Krueger of Elkton, South
Dakota, and Ann (Dave) Buck of
Goodhue; forty-one grandchildren;
fifty great-grandchildren; and sis-
ters-in-law, Rita Huneke of
Bellechester and Therese Huneke
of Zumbrota.
Kate was preceded in death by
her husband, Fred; brother, Ber-
nard DeFrang; infant son, Joseph;
infant granddaughter, Mary
Huneke and infant great-grand-
daughter, Autumn Ann Buck.
A Mass of Christian Burial was
held on Tuesday, June 3, at St.
Marys Catholic Church in
Bellechester with Father Paul
Kubista officiating. Burial was in
the church cemetery. Memorials
are preferred to Pro-Life Minne-
sota.
Birth
DANKERS
Kevin and Robyn Dankers of
Goodhue are happy to announce
the birth of their daughter, Jaysa
Nicole Dankers, born Saturday,
May 10, 2014 at Methodist Hos-
pital in Rochester. Jaysa weighed
7 pounds 10 ounces and was 20
inches long. She joins sisters,
Hailey, 5, and Shelby, 2.
Grandparents are Don and Lois
Dankers of Goodhue and Bob and
Sheila Fick of Lake City. Great-
grandparents are Ralph and Norma
Frank of Mazeppa and Katherine
Fick of Lake City.
SEMAC announces July 1
grant application deadline
The Southeastern Minnesota
Arts Council announces a call for
proposals in three categories:
Artists in Education, General Op-
erating Support, and Individual
Artists. All proposed projects must
take place between October 1, 2014
and September 30, 2015 and cul-
minate in a capstone event that is
accessible and open to the pub-
lic. The postmark deadline is July
1, 2014.
SEMAC, a non-profit arts
agency, is designated by the State
of Minnesota Arts Board as the
regional arts council for eleven
southeastern Minnesota counties:
Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn,
Goodhue, Houston, Mower,
Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha,
and Winona.
Artists in Education Grants
Artist residencies are interac-
tive arts activities providing K-12
students and teachers with direct
arts experiences with artists. Resi-
dencies encourage the professional
development of artists by provid-
ing a unique employment experi-
ence and audience contact.
Proposals will be accepted from
public or non-religious private
schools in the SEMAC region for
residencies of one to five full school
days based upon well-defined arts
projects. The maximum amount
for this grant is $3,000. No match
is required.
General Operating
Support Grants
General operating support is
designed to strengthen and stabi-
lize arts organizations with oper-
ating expenses of less than
$160,000 in the previous year.
The accounting period or fiscal
year for which funding is requested
must not begin before October 1,
2014 and must conclude within
one calendar year.
eligible arts organizations in the
SEMAC region that have been
programming for a minimum of
three years. Colleges and univer-
sities are not eligible. The maxi-
mum amount for this grant is
$4,000. No match is required.
Individual Artist Grants
To encourage development of
entirely original artistic works,
SEMAC offers two distinct grants
for individual artists: Established
artist grants recognize, reward, and
encourage outstanding individual
artists and provide some financial
support to enable them to con-
tinue their work. Emerging artist
grants offer small but critical sup-
port for specific projects by de-
veloping artists from all disciplines
who are committed to advancing
their work and careers.
individual artists who are full-time
residents of the SEMAC region.
The maximum amount for estab-
lished artists is $5,000. The maxi-
mum amount for emerging artists
is $2,500. No match is required.
The Individual Artist Grant pro-
gram is generously supported by
the McKnight Foundation of Min-
neapolis.
For information about the grant
application process, eligibility, or
grant writing assistance, contact
the SEMAC office at 2778 D Com-
merce Dr NW, Rochester, MN
55901 or call 507-281-4848.
Information may also be found on
the website at www.semac.org.
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EDWIN BARTELT
Edwin E. Bartelt, 83, of Zum-
brota died on May 27. A mass of
Christian burial will be on Thurs-
day, June 5, at 1 p.m. at St. Pauls
Catholic Church in Zumbrota, with
visitation one hour prior to the
service. A full obituary will be in
next weeks issue.

Churches
Our Saviours Church expansion
project to conclude in August
The site of the new rectory at Our Saviours Lutheran Church includes a balcony and will house approximately
450 people.
The small gymnasium will house gatherings as well as events for the churchs youth group. Currently, it is
being used to work on various projects, such as painting and staining doors that will be used in the new
church.
By Tawny Michels
ZUMBROTA The decision
to expand Our Saviours Lutheran
Church at1549 East Ave in Zum-
brota was out of necessity. With
the growth of the congregation,
the size of the worship center is
currently not large enough, ex-
plained Pastor Eric Westlake. The
church, which has been undergo-
ing construction for the expansion
since October 2013, is expected
to be completed by mid-August.
The church originally planned
to add an additional service to ac-
commodate the increase in con-
gregation size. Ultimately, it was
decided that two services would
make it difficult for church mem-
bers hold a fellowship meal every
Sunday after service. The expanded
church will allow for one service,
Sunday school, and a weekly meal
provided by the church for fel-
lowship.
The new building, which is be-
ing constructed behind the cur-
rent structure, will house new of-
fices, classrooms, larger bath-
rooms, a large narthex and lobby
area, a large sanctuary (with a
balcony) that will hold around 450
people, a gymnasium with a youth
room large enough for a small
kitchen, and an area for games
and gatherings.
The decision to add a gymna-
sium was in the hopes to expand
the churchs outreach to local youth
and their families. The congre-
gation hopes that first and fore-
most the building will be used as a
tool to share the Good News about
Jesus Christ, Westlake said. We
want to give them the opportunity
to accept this free gift of eternal
salvation.
The other hope for the new build-
ing is to be a place to encourage
believers in their daily walk with
God through Bible teaching,
prayer, worship, and fellowship.
The hope is that by expanding the
church it can be used for commu-
nity gatherings that build relation-
ships and help those who are truly
in need.
BELLECHESTER
ROLLING MEADOWS MENNONITE
CHURCH, Belvidere Town Hall, 2
miles north of Bellechester on County
2, Pastor Aaron Witmer, 651-923-
4240. Sundays: 10 a.m. Sunday
School; 11 a.m. Worship; 7 p.m. Hymn
Sing every fourth Sunday.
ST. MARYS CATHOLIC, Bellech-
ester, Father Paul Kubista. Sunday
mornings: 8:30 a.m. Mass. Tuesday
mornings: 8 a.m. Mass.
GOODHUE
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC,
Goodhue, Father Paul Kubista. Sat-
urdays: 5:30 p.m. Mass. Monday,
Wednesday, Friday: 7:45 a.m. Mass.
ST. LUKE LUTHERAN, Goodhue,
651-923-4695, Pastor Regina Has-
sanally. Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Wor-
ship at Zion (3.5 miles northwest of
Goodhue). Sun., June 8: 9:30 a.m.
Worship with communion by intinc-
tion; Wear red.
ST. PETERS EV. LUTHERAN,
WELS, 702 Third Ave., Goodhue,
Randall L. Kuznicki, Pastor. Sun.,
June 8: 8:15 a.m. Worship with com-
munion; 9:15 a.m. Bible study. Tues.,
June 10: All day WELS MN District
Convention at Martin Luther College
in New Ulm; 6:30 p.m. Volksfest joint
choir rehearsal at the Goodhue High
School gym.
MAZEPPA
ST. JOHNS EV. LUTHERAN,
Mazeppa, Alan Horn, Pastor. 843-
6211, home; 843-5302 work. Bible
class every Wednesday at 7 p.m.
ST. PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC,
Mazeppa. Weekends-Masses: Sun.:
10 a.m., Mazeppa, Fr. Joe Fogal.
UNITED METHODIST, Mazeppa,
David Neil, Pastor. Church: 843-4962;
home: 732-4291. Every Sunday: 9:30
a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m.
Worship.
ORONOCO
GRACE LUTHERAN, WELS, 45 1st
Avenue NE, Oronoco: 507-367-4329,
Pastor Ben Kempfert 507-367-4426.
Office hours: Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-
noon. Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Worship.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF
ORONOCO, 40 3rd Street SW., Rev.
Lisa Johnson office hours Mondays
1-4 p.m.; Office hours: Tuesdays and
Thursdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun., June
8: 9 a.m. Worship; 10 a.m. Spring
clean-up. Wed., June 11: 5-7 p.m.
Food shelf open; 6:30 p.m. Session
meeting.
PINE ISLAND
CORNERSTONE BAPTIST
CHURCH, Pine Island, Tim Graham,
Pastor, 507-356-4306, www.corner
stonepi.org, ASL Interpretation avail-
able. Cornerstone Kids meet every
Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. Prayer meet-
ing is Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Sun.-
Thurs., June 8-12: VBS
GOOD NEWS EVANGELICAL FREE
CHURCH, 208 North Main, Pine Is-
land, Chris Paulson, Pastor, (507)
356-4834. Sundays: 9:15 a.m. Sun-
day School for children and adults;
10:30 a.m. Worship; 7 p.m. Youth
Group for grades 7-12. Wednesdays:
6 p.m. AWANA for grades K-6; 7:30
p.m. Bible study for all ages.
PINE ISLAND ASSEMBLY OF GOD,
520 So. Main St., Pine Island, 356-
8622, email: dashpole@bevcomm.
net, Rev. Dan Ashpole, Pastor. Sun-
days: 9:30 a.m. Adult Bible class and
Childrens Sunday School; 10:30 a.m.
Worship.
ST. MICHAELS CATHOLIC, 451 5th
Street SW, Pine Island, 356-4280,
Father Randal Kasel, Pastor; Satur-
day Mass 5 p.m.; Sunday Mass
10:30 a.m.; Confessions 4:15 p.m.
Saturday; Daily Mass Wednesday
8:30 a.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m.; Con-
fessions 8 a.m. Office Hours Tues-
day-Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5
p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 214
3rd St. S.W., Box 708, Pine Island,
John Torris Lohre, Senior Pastor; Kip
A. Groettum, Associate Pastor. Email:
saintpaulpi@yahoo.com; Web site:
www.saintpaulpi.org. Wed., June 4:
1:30 p.m. Lydia circle; 6 p.m. Youth
board. Thurs., June 5: 6 p.m. Rally
weekend meeting. Fri., June 6: 6:30-
9:30 p.m. Cheese Fest pie stand.
Sat., June 7: Noon-8 p.m. Cheese
Fest pie stand; 5:30 p.m. Worship.
Sun., June 8: 8:15 and 10 a.m.
Worship; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 2:30-
6 p.m. Cheese Fest pie stand. Mon.,
June 9: Newsletter deadline. Tues.,
June 10: 9 a.m. Staff meeting; 1:30
p.m. Bible study; 6:30 p.m. Steward-
ship meeting.
UNITED METHODIST, 200 Main St.
North, PO Box 8, Pine Island, Caro-
lyn Westlake, Pastor; Office hours:
Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-2:15 p.m.;
Web address: www.piumc.org; email:
piumc@bevcomm.net Wed., June 4:
9-11:30 a.m. Pastor at Better Brew.
Thurs., June 5: 7 p.m. Adult task
force; Disciple. Sun., June 8: 10 a.m.
Outdoor worship on church grounds.
Tues., June 10: UM clergy lunch.
Wed., June 11: 9-11:30 a.m. Pastor
at Better Brew; 7 p.m. Mission meet-
ing.
WANAMINGO
NEW LIFE CHURCH, Wanamingo,
Pastor Patrick McBride, 507-824-
3019. New Life Church meets at 10
a.m. at 525 Beverly Street, Wana-
mingo. Free nursery for infants
through age three; Sunday School
for all ages beginning at 9 a.m. Small
Group Bible Studies Sunday evenings
at 7 p.m.
TRINITY LUTHERAN, Wanamingo,
Christopher Culuris, Pastor 507-824-
2155. Wed., June 4: 2 p.m. Heri-
tage Hill communion. Thurs., June
5: 10 a.m. WELCA Bible study lead-
ers. Sun., June 8: 9 a.m. Joint wor-
ship followed by fellowship coffee; 6
p.m. Bible study. Mon., June 9: 8:30
a.m. Quilting. Tues., June 10: 9:30
a.m. Tuesday circle hosted by
Juneann Wallaker; 7 p.m. Prayer
shawl at Wanamingo Lutheran. Wed.,
June 11: 2 p.m. Wednesday circle
hosted by Ruth Stiehl; 7 p.m. Boards
meet; 8 p.m. Planning council.
WANAMINGO LUTHERAN ELCA,
Wanamingo, MN 55983, Christopher
Culuris, Pastor. Office hours Thurs-
days 1-3 p.m., 507-824-2410. Sun.,
June 8: 9 a.m. Joint worship at Trin-
ity; wear red; 6 p.m. Bible study at
Trinity.
ZUMBROTA
CHRIST EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH
and School, WELS, 223 East 5th
Street, Zumbrota, Office 732-5421.
Wayne Schoch, Pastor, 732-4089;
School, Daniel Kell, Principal, 732-
5367. Thurs., June 5: 5:30 p.m.
Family fun night. Sun., June 8: 8
and 10:30 a.m. Worship with com-
munion. Mon., June 9: 7 p.m. Wor-
ship and communion. Tues., June
10: 6 p.m. Youth discipleship board;
7 p.m. Outreach board. Wed., June
11: 1 p.m. Nursing Home commun-
ion.
FAMILY WORSHIP CHURCH Weekly
worship services: 81 West 5th Street,
Zumbrota, 507-732-7438, www.fwc
1.org. Sunday: 9:30 a.m.; Eccle-
siastes, Wednesday 7 p.m., Bible
School classes and seminars
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH,
UCC, 455 East Avenue, Zumbrota;
Rev. Lisa Johnson office hours Tues-
days 8-11 a.m. at Bridgets. Secr-
etarys office hours: Tuesdays and
Thursdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun., June
8: 11 a.m. Worship.
LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY CHURCH,
a Wesleyan church, 179 W. 3rd St.,
Zumbrota, lighthousecommunityzum
@yahoo.com, Janet Fischer, Pastor.
Office: 732-5074. Thurs., June 5:
6:30 p.m. Bible study at church. Sun.,
June 8: 10:45 a.m. Worship with Rev.
Duane O. Fisher as guest speaker.
NEW RIVER ASSEMBLY OF GOD,
290 South Main Street, Zumbrota.
507-398-2604. Pastor Gary Basin-
ski. Service times: Saturday, 7 p.m.
www.NewRiverZumbrota.com.
OUR SAVIOURS LUTHERAN AFLC
Eric Westlake and Tim Banks, Pas-
tors, 1549 East Avenue, Zumbrota,
732-5449, church office. Website:
oslczumbrota.org. Office hours: Tues.,
Wed., and Fri., 8 a.m.-noon. Wed.,
June 4: 12:30 p.m. Junior youth group
trip to Como Zoo; 6 p.m. Youth group;
7 p.m. Bible study. Thurs., June 5:
7 p.m. Backyard adult fellowship at
Flotteruds. Sat., June 7: 7 a.m. Mens
prayer breakfast. Sun., June 8: 8:30
a.m. Prayer time; 9 a.m. Worship.
Wed., June 11: 6 p.m. Youth group;
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: Tues-
day, Wednesday, Thursday, 7:30
a.m.-3:30 p.m., Friday 7:30-11:30
a.m. http://stpaulzm.com. Mass
Schedule: Sunday, 8:30 a.m.; Tues-
day and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. Mass
at the nursing home is the second
Tuesday of the month at 9:15 a.m.
UNITED REDEEMER LUTHERAN,
560 W. 3rd St., Zumbrota, 732-7303,
Susan Vikstrom, pastor; Cindy Wil-
son Youth director. Wed., June 4: 8
a.m. Ruth circle; 6 p.m. WELCA meet-
ing. Thurs., June 5: 8 a.m. WIC.
Sun., June 8: 8 a.m. Outdoor wor-
ship; 9:30 a.m. Indoor worship. Mon.-
Wed., June 9-11: Visit Care Center.
Wed., June 11: 7 p.m. Property man-
agement.
RURAL
EMMANUEL LUTHERAN, Aspelund,
Martin Horn, Pastor. Wed., June 4:
6:30 p.m. Choir; 7:30 p.m. Bible study
and prayer. Fri., June 6: 9 a.m.
Womens prayer. Sun., June 8: 10:45
a.m. Worship; 5 p.m. 6th grade ini-
tiation at the Gullicksons. Tues., June
10: 2 p.m. Hannah circle at church.
GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Ner-
strand, Don Kloster pastor, (507) 334-
2822. Sundays: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15
a.m. Coffee hour; 10:30 a.m. Sun-
day School; Confirmation class.
GRACE & ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN
CHURCHES, Rural Goodhue, County
4 Blvd., Vacancy Pastor: Randall
Kuznicki. Grace: Sundays: 10 a.m.
Worship. Communion is held on sec-
ond and last Sunday of each month.
St. Johns: Sundays: 8:30 a.m. Wor-
ship. Communion is held on the sec-
ond and last Sunday of each month.
St. Johns: Sun., June 8: 12:30 p.m.
Welcome dinner at Lions building in
Goodhue for Pastor Gosch and fam-
ily; 2:30 p.m. Installation service for
Pastor Gosch. Grace: Sun., June 8:
11 a.m. Installation service for Pas-
tor Gosch; 12:30 p.m. Welcome din-
ner for Pastor Gosch and family at
Lions building in Goodhue.
HAUGE LUTHERAN, Rural Kenyon,
Martin Horn, Pastoral. Wed., June
4: 6:30 p.m. Choir at Emmanuel; 7:30
p.m. Bible study and prayer at Em-
manuel. Sun., June 8: 9 a.m. Wor-
ship; 5 p.m. 6th grade initiation at
the Gullicksons. Mon., June 9: 9:30
a.m. Rachel circle at Agnes Aases.
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH,
Hay Creek (LCMS), 24686 Old Church
Road. Pastor Lowell Sorenson, 651-
388-4577. Sundays: 9 a.m. Sunday
School; Bible class; 9:45 a.m. Fel-
lowship time; 10 a.m. Worship.
LANDS LUTHERAN, 16640 Highway.
60 Blvd., Zumbrota, MN 55992-5105.
Zumbrota. Text study; 7 p.m. Spiri-
tual guidance. Wed., June 4: 9 a.m.
Coffee and conversation; 7 p.m. Youth
group. Thurs., June 5: 9:30 a.m.
Circle meets. Sat., June 7: 8 a.m.
Stewardship meeting. Sun., June 8:
8:30 a.m. Park worship; Youth leave
for Luther Dell Camp. Tues., June
10: 11 a.m. Text study. Wed., June
11: 9 a.m. Coffee and conversation;
7 p.m. Youth group/meet Ashley.
MINNEOLA LUTHERAN, 13628
County 50 Blvd. Wed., June 4: 9:30
a.m. Womens Bible study at church.
Sun., June 8: 9:30 a.m. Worship with
communion with coffee following.
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., June 8: 9:30 a.m.
Worship.
ST. JOHNS EV. LUTHERAN, WELS,
Minneola Township, County Road 7,
rural Zumbrota, Randall Kuznicki,
Pastor. Sun., June 8: 10:30 a.m.
Worship. Tues., June 10: All day
WELS MN District Convention at Mar-
tin Luther College in New Ulm.; 6:30
pm. Volksfest joint choir rehearsal at
the Goodhue High School gymn.
ST. PETER LUTHERAN, The Luth-
eran Church Missouri Synod, Bel-
videre, 28961 365th St., Goodhue,
MN 55027-8515, Dr. Scott T. Fiege,
Pastor. Sun., June 8: 10:30 a.m.
Worship.
STORDAHL LUTHERAN, ELCA, Ru-
ral Zumbrota. Church: (507) 732-5711,
Kathy Lowery, Pastor, Home 507-
271-5711. Wed., June 4: 6:30 p.m.
Church council.
URLAND LUTHERAN 6940 County
9 Blvd., Cannon Falls, MN 55009.
Church: 507-263-5544; Pastor David
Hurtt, Interim. Wed., June 4: Mens
Bible study; 5:30 p.m. VBS at Spring
Garden. Sun., June 8: 9:30 a.m.
Communion worship in the park.
Wed., June 11: 6 a.m. Mens Bible
study.
WANGEN PRAIRIE LUTHERAN,
LCMC 34289 County 24 Blvd., Can-
non Falls, Curtis Fox, Pastor, 507-
663-9060; Linda Flom, Visitation Min-
ister, 263-5613. Sundays 9 a.m.
Worship. Thursdays 9:30 a.m. Bible
study; 7 p.m. Blue grass jam.
ZWINGLl UNITED CHURCH OF
CHRIST, 23148 County Highway 24,
West Concord (Berne), 507/527-2622.
Rev. Victor Jortack, Pastor.
A big sale was in progress, and the department
store was swarming with bargain hunters.
In the confusion a little boy ran over to the
Lost and Found Department, sobbing, "My
mom's lost!"
But he, not his mother, was lost.
How many others are lost, and don't know it?
Something's lost when its in the wrong place.
And you're lost because you've wandered away
from God.
But you don't have to find Him. He has come
to seek and to save you.
You're just a step from Him. That step is
turning around.
Turn around, and you'll find yourself in the
arms of the seeking, loving God.
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Wanamingo, MN
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Engaged
BERG-PEDERSON
Alicia Berg and Justin Pederson
of Pine Island announce their en-
gagement. The wedding will be
on June 28, 2014, at United Re-
deemer Lutheran Church in Zum-
brota.
Alicia is the daughter of Allyn
Berg of Lake City and Janet
Windhorst of Cannon Falls. Jus-
tin is the son of Bruce Pederson of
Zumbrota.
Alicia is a customer service rep-
resentative at the Post-Bulletin in
Rochester. The couple met in 2006
at the Zumbrota bowling alley and
the rest is history. Both went to
the Minnesota School of Business
and graduated with associates de-
grees.
College
St. Marys University
WINONA Laura Ramboldt
of Goodhue earned a bachelor of
arts degree at the 89th commence-
ment exercises on May 10.
Wisconsin Lutheran College
MILWAUKEE, WI Connor
Hinrichs of Zumbrota graduated
on May 17 with a bachelor of sci-
ence in nursing degree.
South Central College
FARIBAULT/MANKATO
David Hanenberger of Oronoco
was named to the presidents list
(3.5 GPA or higher) for the spring
semester.
Bob Jones University
GREENVILLE, SC Scott
Graham of Oronoco was named
to the spring deans list.
507-732-4200
404 Main St., Zumbrota
Troy Higley, D.C.
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Goodhue
GOODHUE Join in the cel-
ebration of June Dairy Month with
local farmers by coming to Break-
fast on the Farm at Buck Hill Or-
ganic Dairy on Tuesday, June 10,
from 7-11 a.m. Families are wel-
come to learn about farm life and
enjoy breakfast at Dennis and Ruth
Bucks farm in rural Goodhue
(35904 190th Avenue). There will
be a KCUE broadcast, butter mak-
ing, a petting zoo, a name a calf
contest, and other fun activities.
You can also go on an educational
dairy tour to see how your local
milk is produced and hear about
the measures taken to ensure it is
a high quality nutritional dairy
product for consumers to enjoy.
Buck Hill Organic Dairys mis-
sion is to care for and be good
stewards of the land, so that they
can pass the land on to the next
generation in better condition than
it was received. Dennis is the third
generation to operate the family
farm, purchasing it in 1998 and
beginning the transition to organic
shortly after. Buck Hill Organic
Dairy has been certified organic
since October 2003. Dennis and
Ruth have six children who help
out on the family dairy farm: Ali-
cia, Austin, Kaitlyn, Kennedy,
Brooke, and Justin.
The dairy farm currently milks
140 cows in a parlor that can ac-
commodate twelve cows at one
time. Dennis said, We love to
farm because it has allowed us to
be self-employed, while working
outdoors, doing what we love.
Every day brings about different
challenges farming is never bor-
ing.
Voth Insurance
recognized as
Grinnell Mutual
top agency
GOODHUE Jerry Tipcke of
Voth Insurance Agency, LLC in
Goodhue was presented with a
2014 Presidents Club plaque and
an Award of Excellence plaque
on May 1 from Grinnell Mutual
Reinsurance Company. The
awards recognize the agencys
ranking among Grinnell Mutuals
top 50 agencies and 12 farm mu-
tual companies and five years of
outstanding achievement in the
insurance profession and superior
performance for Grinnell Mutual.
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance
Company provides reinsurance for
farm mutual insurance companies
and property and casualty insur-
ance products through more than
1,600 independent agents in twelve
Midwestern states.
Three construction projects are
moving forward in Goodhue
By R.D. Aaland
GOODHUE At the Goodhue
City Council meeting on Wednes-
day, May 28, city engineer Andy
Brandel of I & S Group gave a
report on his pre-construction
meeting with Jason Fitzgerald of
Fitzgerald Excavating. The Third
Street construction project will start
on June 16 or 23, depending on
when the sub-contractor can get
the milling machine to remove the
pavement from Third Street.
Brandel assured local residents
that they would receive a weekly
letter on how the street upon which
they live will be affected. The
final day of the project is to be
October 17, 2014, with a final coat
of sealer to be done by June 10,
2015. The city will hire to re-
move three more trees that are in-
terfering with the sidewalk.
Resident Roxanne Fischer said
she will be sad to see it go, but
glad it will no longer affect her
sewer pipes and sidewalk. Rodney
Wilson was reassured that the ac-
tual street assessment will be less
than originally quoted. Anthony
Lance of I & S Group will be the
inspector on site for the entire
project.
Swimming pool bath house
The Swimming Pool Commit-
tee has agreed on plans for both
the pool and the bath house. Brandel
said some interior designs may be
changed, but it is ready to contact
the Minnesota Health Department
for permits.
The committee has started their
search for donations. They will
have a float in the Volksfest pa-
rade and have opened a Facebook
page. They are already making
plans for their final goodbye
party for the pool at the end of
August.
Bonnie McNamara has resigned
as the swimming pool manager
and Robby Ebner has been hired
to replace her.
Sewer treatment plant
The sewer treatment plant is
under construction. Interior walls
are being put into place. Public
Works Director Steve Voth said
everything is progressing as
planned.
Verizon
City attorney Richard Gorman
reported on his phone call to
Verizon. He was given no reason
for the delay in payment and told
the Verizon representative that he
would expect payment by May
28. No payment has been received
yet.
He also brought up the uneven
paving job of the parking lot at the
water tower. Verizon said it was
because the preliminary grade done
by the City of Goodhue was un-
even. According to Goodhues
Public Works Director this is not
true. The citys engineer was asked
to look into the situation.
Other business
An issue that will be looked at
in the future is the installing of a
drive-up letter drop box at the
Goodhue Post Office. There is a
question of where to locate it and
who owns the land. There is also
an issue of dandelions on public
property. The mayor said he would
look into the possibility of hiring
someone to spray them.
The next regular city council
meeting will be on June 11.
By R.D. Aaland
GOODHUE At the May 19
Goodhue School Board meeting,
business manager Susan Paulson
reported that the long, cold winter
and the rise in fuel costs, resulted
in the school paying an additional
$27,000 over the same period last
year. It was the suggestion of the
School Management Services to
curtail the purchase of supplies as
much as possible for the remain-
der of the school year.
Paulson also reported on the
advancement of the schools cash
controls programs. She has been
working with the Minnesota De-
partment of Education on estab-
lishing a cash and receipt handling
policy for the school. When it is
finished the school will be in com-
pliance with all state and IRS regu-
lations.
Superintendents report
Superintendent Mike Redmond
requested that the board approve
the purchase of a new Type III,
special education bus (a van with
a lift gate). It will be purchased
with special education funds
(UFARS Finance Dimension 723),
which means the school will re-
ceive 20% of the costs each year
for the next five years from
UFARS. The board approved the
purchase of the van up to $45,000.
The board authorized Redmond
to spend up to $10,000 to expand
the size of the weight room. This
will involve removing the storage
space under the bleachers in Gym
2.
He was also authorized to pur-
chase safety ladders to reach the
air handling units in Gym 2. Other
area schools have spent between
$28,000 and $42,000 to meet the
minimum standards set by OSHA.
The board authorized up to $28,000
to be taken from the Health and
Safety Fund.
Redmond informed the board
about the Goodhue School orga-
nizational structure, which de-
scribes the chain of command as
the community, then the school
board, and then the superinten-
dent. These three are in charge of
all school activities.
Principals reports
High School Principal Mike
Harvey said, We had three teams
competing at the State Envirothon
Tournament...They placed 11th,
16th, and 21st out of 28 teams.
He reported that the Commu-
nity Clean-up Day was again suc-
cessful. He said, It is always re-
warding to see and hear the sto-
ries of grateful homeowners who
are the recipients of this gift from
our kids.
His report on Activity Day stated,
It was very enjoyable as we
dodged the rain for the day. This
is always a difficult day to sched-
ule as a result of weather. In addi-
tion to the weather itself the num-
ber of activities we can offer is
limited as last minute changes can
be difficult for the facilities we
are going to, the bus drivers, and
general communication with par-
ents and kids. One of the strengths
of this day is to create relation-
ships between staff, students, and
between students that you may not
be able to create in the classroom.
Teachers and students get a chance
Heating costs soar at Goodhue School
to see each other in a different
setting and connect with each other.
These types of connections are
very important to have for school
climate, safety, and the social/
emotional health of students. In
spite of all of this we had the low-
est participation rates I can remem-
ber by students, and I will prob-
ably be recommending to the Site
Team to not do this for a few years.
Elementary Principal Mark
Opsahl reported that the elemen-
tary spring concerts were a great
success. He also said the teachers
are working hard on the chrome
book initiative and on Action 100
training. He took time to congratu-
late Tony Poncelet and Mike
Redmond for their participation
in the school bus races held at
Speedway Creek. He also sent
congratulations to Heather Gadient
for completing her masters de-
gree.
Other business
The board approved the hiring
of Peter Dodds as a new language
arts instructor and Viviana
Hernandez as an English language
liaison for15 hours per week.
Contracts were approved for
probationary teachers Robert
Ebner, Kelly Holmstadt, and Lori
Hart.
The board authorized Redmond
to look into contracts for bus ser-
vices and copy machine leases.
Goodhue High School holds 2014 graduation ceremony
From left to right are Superintendent Mike Redmond; Louis Losbanos getting a hug from school board
member Tris Danielson; board member Michelle Goodman; Andrew Brunholzl receiving his diploma from
School Board President Brian Schafer; and High School Principal Mike Harvey.
Kim Lundak directs the senior class in the singing of their song Dont Blink.
Speakers included Superintendent Mike Redmond and social studies
teacher Michele Rehder. Redmond welcomed the nearly 700 people to
Goodhues graduation ceremony. Rehder spoke on behalf of the faculty.
Valedictorian Kendrah Schafer and salutatorian Louis Losbanos are
ready to start the rest of their lives.
Matt Veiths, Mitch Weckerling, and Jaqueline Zavala await the graduation
processional.
By R.D. Aaland
GOODHUE The commence-
ment ceremony for the Goodhue
High School class of 2014 was
held on Sunday, June 1. At 1:30
p.m. the class began its proces-
sional, entering the school audi-
torium as the band played, under
the direction of Mrs. Kimberly
Lundak. After the National An-
them was sung, Superintendent
Michael Redmond spoke.
Redmond said it was a time to
focus on commencement. He said
commencement means to begin
or to start, with this graduation
being the commencement of the
rest of their lives. He wished the
101st graduating class from
Goodhue to enjoy their adventures
and to live their accomplishments.
And in the end, he said to never
forget to say thank you, and to
say I love you to those you care
for.
The high school band played
Junkyard Jam. This was followed
by the senior class singing Dont
Blink by Kenny Chesney. Then
the choir, under the direction of
Mrs. Emily Shores, sang Gradu-
ation Song by Greg Pilpin.
Speaking as the representative
of the faculty, Michele Rehder
spoke to the class of 2014. She
told them that she had learned a
lot from this class and she identi-
fied many things that she had
learned and which students were
credited with each lesson. While
she was teaching social studies,
the class was teaching her cre-
ativity, listening skills, friendship,
how to relax, team work, hard work,
patience, compassion, and a sense
of dry humor. She also took time
to wish senior Claire Bradley a
happy birthday.
Louis Losbanos and Mikayla
Tipcke were selected to speak for
the class of 2014. They took turns
speaking about their feelings for
each class from kindergarten to
graduation. They finished by thank-
ing the administration and teach-
ers, and also the cooks, janitors,
and bus drivers for making their
school memories complete.
The ceremonial diplomas were
then handed out by the members
of the school board, Ann Buck,
Amber Lohman, Michelle
Goodman, Tris Danielson, Mike
Kehren, and President Brian
Shafer.
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Cow milking and calf feeding
to be featured at Day Camp
LAKE CITY Celebrate June
is Dairy Month and the end of
the school year by sending your
kids to Day Camp on a Dairy
Farm. This year the day camp is
set to take place on Friday, June
13, from 1:00-4:30 p.m. The camp
is being held at Kleins Cow Pal-
ace, LLC, 69363 County Road 2,
Lake City. The camp is for chil-
dren 5 to 12 years of age.
Campers can get hands-on ex-
perience feeding calves, and they
can watch cows being milked and
find out what they eat. Games,
crafts and treats, as well as educa-
tional information and activities
on cattle and hog production, are
also featured. In addition, the
Wabasha County Dairy Princesses
will be on hand to scoop ice cream
and share fun facts about dairy.
The cost of the camp is $5 per
child, with scholarships available
if there is a financial hardship.
Although last minute registrations
will be taken, campers are asked
to pre-register by June 9.
Day Camp on a Dairy Farm
is presented by Minnesota Farm-
ers Union, in conjunction with
Wabasha County Farmers Union.
Representatives from the Wabasha
County Pork Producers, complete
with baby piglets, and the Wabasha
County Cattlemens Association
will be on hand to share informa-
tion on hog and beef production,
as well.
For more information or to pre-
register, contact Dori Klein at 507-
843-4560 or dori@mfu.org.
Apply online:
www.hollandregional.com/careers.
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Wanamingo
Hundreds of books given to young readers
WANAMINGO 335 books were distributed to students in kindergarten through grade four at Kenyon-
Wanamingo Elementary School on May 23. The books were presented free to students as part of the First
Book/American Federation of Teachers grant awarded to the school last summer. From left to right are Gavin
Smith, Annalise Olson, Aydin Story, and Wyatt Krings selecting books as kindergarten teacher and program
coordinator Heidi Haugen assists.
Kenyon-Wanamingo holds 2014 graduation
After receiving their diplomas, Jeremy Sauer, Alex Roosen, and Bryan
Pliscott share in the joy of the moment with their classmates.
Casey Baumgartners graduation
speech highlighted her top memories
of KW and her classmates she hopes
not to forget.
Graduating seniors Haylie Vezzoli, Alex Trapp, Nichele Thompson, Jessica Thompson, and Trevor Thomas
listen as Principal Brent Ashland announces students graduating with honors.
Excited for the graduation ceremony to begin, Miranda Strandberg,
Kyle Munstermann, Luke Nelson, and Katlin Noland line up to walk in
the Kenyon-Wanamingo gymnasium as the band begins to play Pomp
and Circumstance.
Photos by Alicia Hunt-Welch
Graduating with Board Scholar distinction (4.3 grade point average or better) were, from left to right,
Jessica Thompson, Erin Groth, Sydney Klimesh, and Siri Sviggum. All girls spoke during the June 1
commencement ceremony.
KENYON Despite a rainy
afternoon, spirits were high as 53
seniors from the Kenyon-
Wanamingo High School class of
2014 participated in the
commencement ceremony on
Sunday, June 1. Principal Brent
Ashland recognized students
graduating with academic honors.
The top students, Erin Groth,
Sydney Klimesh, Siri Sviggum,
and Jessica Thompson, earned
cumulative grade point averages
of 4.3 or higher and were named
Board Scholars.
Graduating with High
Distinction (4.0-4.3 GPA) were
Madeline Anfinson, Bailey Auseth,
Julianna Baalson, Casey
Baumgartner, Kailee Berquam,
Kaitlin Bohn, Samuel Boughton,
Audra Clark, Meg Clark, Tiffany
Donkers, Marcus Irrthum, and
Emily Karl.
Graduating with Honors (3.5-
4.0 GPA) were Hudson Ades, Luke
Bauernfeind, Trent Brossard, Peter
Clauson, Jace Clawiter, Ashley
Jackson, Kyla Kincaid, Katlin
Noland, Nicole Persson, and Bryan
Pliscott.
Seniors who gave speeches were
Jessica Thompson, Kaitlin Bohn,
Sydney Klimesh, Siri Sviggum,
Casey Baumgartner, and Erin
Groth.
After diplomas cases were
presented, Luke Nelson, Hudson
Ades, Kyla Kincaid, Audra Clark,
Casey Baumgartner, Madeline
Anfinson, Meg Clark, and Siri
Sviggum performed the song
Dont You (Forget About Me)
by Simple Minds.
The class of 2014 was
represented by class president
Julianna Baalson, vice-president
Hudson Ades, treasurer Samuel
Boughton, and student council
representatives Kailee Berquam,
Kaitlin Bohn, and Kyla Kincaid.
Serving as ceremony Honor
Marshals were juniors Jessica
Bauer, Eric Hokanson, Clint
Irrthum, Brennah McCorkell, Noah
Rechtzigel, Drew Sathrum,
Autumn Story, and Quinn Traxler.
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Ever-Readies hold March, April, and May meetings
At the May 4 meeting of the Aspelund Ever-Readies 4-H Club, club
members cleaned up the County Road 30 ditch. Front row (starting on
the far left): Abigail Dorn, Sylvia Hedeen, Jason Hedeen, Jaxson Hedeen,
Sophia Dorn, Owen Scheffler, Noah Dorn, Cal Luebke, Tanner Hedeen,
Evie Scheffler, Evan Kruse, and Adrianna Kruse; middle row (starting
near the center): Kailee Berquam, Megan Flom, Erin Gudknecht, Ella
Lee, Tess Hokanson, Madi Luebke, Sabrina Eggert, Ella Kelm, and
Elaine Dorn; back row: Marcus Irrthum, Quinn Traxler, Brice Eggert,
Clint Irrthum, and Eric Hokanson.
Submitted by Owen Scheffler
The Aspelund Ever-Readies 4-
H Club had its March meeting on
Sunday, March 9, at the Aspelund
church. Changes in the animal ID
process and 4-H policies were dis-
cussed, and it was Parent Appre-
ciation Night. To honor the par-
ents, cake was served and a ban-
ner was made by club members.
Food donations were collected for
the Kenyon food shelf. Hog Roast
tickets were also handed out. New
members Tanner and Jaxson
Hedeen were welcomed. Demon-
strations were given by Eric
Hokanson, Tess Hokanson, and
Ella Lee. The Hokanson and
Berquam families served treats.
At the April 13 meeting at the
church members turned in Hog
Roast tickets. Upcoming events
were discussed. Demonstrations
were given by Charlie Sevareid
and Elaine, Abigail, Noah, and
Sophia Dorn. Families in charge
were the Dorn and Dahl families.
The May 4 meeting was held at
Holden Park. The club cleaned the
Holden Park Depot and the road
ditch of Goodhue County 30. The
club decided to give Aspelund
Church a $50 donation for allow-
ing the use of their basement for
club meetings. The club also de-
cided to pay half the fee for any-
one going to a 4-H camp this sum-
mer. Families in charge were the
Anfinsons, Floms, and Huseths.
4-H
New deer population goals for
southeastern Minnesota announced
More deer in much of south-
eastern Minnesota is the antici-
pated outcome of a citizen-led deer
population goal-setting process that
increases deer numbers in five of
the nine permit areas under re-
view.
By managing for these new
goals, the majority of permit ar-
eas should experience population
increases, said Leslie McInenly,
big game program leader for the
Minnesota Department of Natu-
ral Resources.
DNR increased goal densities
in deer permit areas 341, 342, 345,
347 and 348. Permit areas 343,
346 and 349 will maintain exist-
ing goal densities. Whitewater
Wildlife Management Area, per-
mit area 344, will maintain cur-
rent densities.
Although deer density goals were
not changed for permit areas 343,
346 and 349, populations in those
areas already are above goal so
management will continue to be
designed to lower deer densities
to goal in those areas.
Deer densities in 343, the area
that includes Rochester, will be
managed to remain roughly the
same, McInenly said. The spe-
cial disease management zone in
the Pine Island area will be elimi-
nated and merged with permit ar-
eas 341 and 343, allowing deer
numbers to recover from chronic
wasting disease management ef-
forts.
DNR will allow hunters to har-
vest more deer in permit areas 346
and 349 to significantly reduce
deer densities because of extremely
high deer densities observed dur-
ing aerial surveys this past win-
ter.
With the exception of those two
far southeastern permit areas, deer
management to achieve goals in
many permit areas will require con-
servative harvest strategies this
coming fall that likely will include
a one-deer bag limit. Harvest man-
agement will be designed to gradu-
ally move populations toward goals
during the next few years.
The new deer population goals
are the result of an extensive pub-
lic process initiated late last fall.
The process emphasized collec-
tion of public input prior to con-
vening a stakeholder advisory
team.
By seeking a consensus-based
recommendation from a group of
local citizens with diverse perspec-
tives and experiences, the process
was designed to result in sustain-
able, citizen-based goals that were
publicly supported, McInenly
said. We had a good deal of pub-
lic interest and very dedicated vol-
unteers.
Southeast advisory team mem-
bers were selected through an open
nomination process and members
were tasked with developing rec-
ommendations for new deer popu-
lation goals after considering bio-
logical and social data.
Team members considered more
than 4,000 responses to hunter and
landowner surveys, comments
from nearly 600 online or meet-
ing questionnaires, public meet-
ings and written communication
to the DNR. They reviewed infor-
mation related to deer populations,
harvest trends, habitat, browsing
impacts and public health and
safety. Other factors associated
with deer management also were
considered.
After collecting public comment
on team recommendations, the
DNR approved eight of the nine
team recommendations without
revision. A slight revision to the
team recommendation for permit
area 342 was necessary to prevent
a population increase of nearly 50
percent from the current level,
which would have established a
deer density that available habitat
could not support.
Only three percent of surveyed
hunters desired such an increase
and a number of team members
suggested they would have pre-
ferred an intermediate level of in-
crease, McInenly said. The re-
vised density range still exceeds
the level suggested by most sur-
vey respondents but better reflects
desires identified from more re-
cent public comment and advi-
sory team discussion.
More information on southeast-
ern Minnesotas new deer popu-
lation goals and plans for goal set-
ting in the remainder of the state
during the next two years is avail-
able on the DNRs deer manage-
ment Web page at http://
www.dnr.state.mn.us/mammals/
deer/mgmt.html?tab=1#segoals.

County
ZUMBROTA POLICE REPORT
April 25
6:50 p.m. A male fell in the street
and was bleeding from the head. He
was in and out of consciousness.
9:45 p.m. A complaint was made of
a barking dog. An officer talked to the
owner and they put the dog inside.
11:42 p.m. A female fell and had
an ankle injury.
April 26
9:02 a.m. An officer helped with a
medical assist of a female who had
extreme swelling up her arm and into
her throat. She has pancreatic cancer
and diabetes. She was transported by
ambulance.
1:45 p.m. A female reported that
her vehicle had been broken into.
8:24 p.m. A male called requesting
an officer to go to the VFW and then
hung up. The male had been kicked out
for excessive drinking. He called back
and wanted to make a report. He was at
Caseys. The male was intoxicated and
wanted to make an assault report be-
cause he was pushed by someone.
April 27
12:22 p.m. An officer was flagged
down by the driver of a broken down box
van in the parking lot. Bergs towed the
van away.
6:31 p.m. Kwik Trip asked for an
officer to unlock a vehicle.
7:42 p.m. Wabasha County asked
for an officer to deliver an emergency
message.
8:24 p.m. A male wanted a re-
straining order on his girlfriend. He was
advised to call the court house.
11:09 p.m. A driver was given a
verbal warning for speeding.
April 28
2:38 a.m. A driver was tired and an
officer recommended a couple of spots
to sleep.
4:05 p.m. A male asked for an
officer to standby to get some of his
belongings.
when she arrived home she found a
package that she had ordered, dropped
off at the front door. It was cut open.
She called UPS and they stated that it
was not damaged upon delivery.
6:17 p.m. A driver was warned for
going the wrong way out of Alco and
McDonalds.
April 29
9:41 a.m. A male was incoherent
and lying on the kitchen floor.
6:05 p.m. SuperAmerica reported
that a male was harassing customers.
He left in his vehicle towards Kwik Trip.
The male stated that he was not causing
problems. He left the area and said he
did not want to come back.
her carbon monoxide detector was beep-
ing. The Zumbrota Fire Department tested
the house and said it was OK for resi-
dents to be inside.
April 30
12:15 a.m. An officer assisted a
deputy with a stalled vehicle.
1:17 p.m. A deputy saw a vehicle
on the side of the road. All was OK. The
driver was reading the paper before work.
He was given a verbal warning for no
insurance card.
4:27 p.m. A driver was given a
verbal warning for not stopping for a
stop sign.
May 1
not stopping for a stop sign and turn
signal violation.
3:10 p.m. SuperAmerica needed
verification for purchase pf a;cpjp; with
a check. Verification was not needed as
the person had his drivers license avail-
able for the business to write it down.
The officer advised the clerk of the pro-
cedure for dishonored checks.
her neighbor had tampered with her
shed again. She reported that several
boards were moved that day and they
were missing a screwdriver and wrench.
An officer assisted the female in locking
the shed and covering it with a board.
The officer spoke to the neighbor and
they denied any involvement.
May 2
1:08 a.m. A male reported a ve-
hicle tailgating him and the driver passed
him in a no passing zone going over a
hill and sped away.
11:28 a.m. A female said her ex-
boyfriend was texting her and she wanted
him to stop. She stated that they have
been broken up for over a year. The
officer spoke to the male and advised
him to stop all communication. The of-
ficer advised the female to seek a re-
straining order if he continues.
1:54 p.m. An officer assisted with a
mock crash at the ZM High School.
she had caught a Black Lab that was
running around the area. The dog was
brought to the vet clinic.
10:21 p.m. A driver was cited for
speeding.
May 3
12:04 a.m. A driver was stopped
for going over the fog line. There were
multiple dogs in the vehicle.
9:54 a.m. A driving complaint was
reported. An officer located the vehicle
parked in McDonalds parking lot. The
driver was given a citation for expired
registration.
11:31 a.m. The VFW requested tjat
an officer stop traffic while 60 motor-
cycles leave together.
her neighbors dogs were pooping in her
yard. This has been an ongoing prob-
lem. The officer spoke with the owner of
the dogs and advised them of the city
ordinance. The owner said she would
stop taking her dogs on their property.
2:02 p.m. A male reported that a
vehicle had been parked in the same
spot for over twoor three weeks.
6:08 p.m. A driving exhibition was
made.
May 4
Midnight A male went to the police
department to report that his grand-
daughter was missing.
10:08 a.m. A driver was warned for
failing to move left for stopped emer-
gency vehicles.
failure to move over for stopped emer-
gency vehicles.
speeding.
11:43 p.m. An alarm was set off at
the Memory Make Antiques store. Entry
was made through front glass door. No
known items were missing.
May 5
3:47 a.m. A female complained
that there was loud music coming from
the liquor store. The manager was cleaning
etc. inside. He turned the music off. A
verbal warning was given for ordinance
violation. The music could be hear from
the street loudly.
driving the wrong way out of Alco.
10:31 a.m. An officer responded to
a domestic disturbance. Both parties
were slapping each other. The female
was advised to stay off of the property
by the leasers.
1:31 p.m. An officer assisted a
deputy with a traffic stop.
driving the wrong way down the High-
way 52 exit ramp.
she could see a brush pile burning too
close to the road. She was looking through
binoculars from SuperAmerica across
Highway 52 at the brush pile. It was an
accidental fire from welding in fence
posts. The fire was out upon arrival.
4:40 p.m. a driver was stopped for
having a cracked window.
5:38 p.m. a female stopped an
officer to report that her dog was miss-
ing.
6:33 p.m. A female fell in a parking
lot on Main Street and had lacerations
on her forehead.
stopping in a turn lane.
7:25 p.m. a driver was stopped for
not having a seat belt on.
having a headlight out.
her daughter was out of control and had
physically assaulted her brother.
May 6
1:52 p.m. Seasons Hospice reported
a death.
2:49 p.m. A male reported that a
female had punched him three times
over a verbal argument about a child.
4:54 p.m. An officer helped a deputy
with a blood draw.
officer to unlock a vehicle in the parking
lot.
6:26 p.m. An anonymous complaint
was made that a vehicle had been parked
for three weeks.
speeding.
10:59 p.m. An officer found a ve-
hicle out in a field. The vehicle was
unoccupied and keys were on the con-
sole.
May 7
not stopping at a stop sign and for speeding.
3:47 a.m. A person was having
stomach pains and was transported by
ambulance to a hospital.
12:12 p.m. A dog was on Highway
52.
3:01 p.m. A male was having a
stroke.
speeding.
7:39 p.m. A female was stumbling
around by the bank and had fallen twice
and was now sitting on the ground. The
female was obviously intoxicated with
slurred speech. She was taken to detox
in Rochester.
May 8
3:18 a.m. A driver was stopped for
having a right headlight out
9:41 a.m. The City of Zumbrota
reported that a chair had been dumped
at the recycling bin.
2:12 p.m. A male male was walking
down the street singing and his black
dog was running through all the yards.
4:07 p.m. A female was
hyperventilating.
5:46 p.m. A female who had stom-
ach pain was transported by ambulance.
speeding.
May 9
7:09 a.m. An officer assisted a
deputy with a search warrant.
8:36 a.m. A car crash with no was
reported. The driver was cited for failure
to yield.
driving after revocation and no proof of
insurance.
having a hanging object.
having a cracked windshield.
speeding.
May 10
11:21 a.m. A female reported that
there was a dog running loose around
the Covered Bridge park.
officer to unlock a vehicle.
12:31 p.m. A female asked for an
officer to do a welfare check on her
mother. She was sitting in a chair out in
the garage without a phone.
8:19 p.m. A large, black Collie dog
was loose.
May 11
12:36 a.m. A male reported that a
flatbed car trailer with a car on it had no
taillights on the trailer.
1:-09 a.m. A driver was warned for
lane use.
12:38 p.m. A male asked for an
officer to do a welfare check.
2:39 p.m. A driver was given gas
assistance from an officer.
kids were shooting a BB gun and hit her
daughter in the neck.
someone stole her clothes from a dryer.
10:45 p.m. A person had fallen
from a wheelchair and needed assis-
tance.
Rural Midwest inspires paintings on
exhibit through June at Crossings
Malibu Moos, an oil painting by Ann Tristani.
ZUMBROTA Rural Midwest
landscapes, foodstuffs and flow-
ers figure largely in the works of
Ann Tristani and Laura Weimert,
whose paintings are on exhibit at
Crossings May 16 through June
30.
Becoming an oil painter is
Tristanis response to a lifetime
of appreciating the wonder of cre-
ation, begun during a childhood
of romping through ravines and
climbing trees. Although her paint-
ings vary greatly in subject mat-
ter, all exude a sense of comfort
and hope, often reflecting the ru-
ral Midwestern landscape she has
lived amongst her entire life. The
loveliness of sometimes ordinary
pieces of life is what Tristani strives
to capture on canvas, drawing view-
ers to ponder a moment of beauty
they might not otherwise have taken
the time to notice.
I believe that my life as an art-
ist is a journey of growth and dis-
covery that never ends. There is
no shortcut to growing as an art-
ist. One must simply paint. Often.
And from life. It takes hard work,
diligence, and determination, she
said. Over the past several years,
Tristani has studied with artists
Lorenzo Chavez, Scott
Christensen, Frank Serrano, and
Ken DeWaard.
Weimert, who paints in acrylic,
also seeks to draw the viewer to
look anew upon Midwestern stand-
bys such as pumpkins in a pump-
kin patch, or flowers, a single bloom
of which may expand across an
entire canvas.
My parents both grew up on
farms, my mother currently lives
on a farm, and I feel very much in
touch with rural life and nature,
even though I now live in a major
metropolitan area. I wanted the
rural landscape and the origins of
food to be the primary feature of
my paintings, Weimert said.
I have showcased some of the
flowers grown at my mother-in-
laws house and in my mothers
flower garden, in all their finest
detail. I want to share the beauty
and complexity of the very small,
Weimert noted.
Weimert grew up in the Upper
Midwest: Wisconsin, South Da-
kota, Minnesota, and Michigan.
She studied International Studies
at Northern Michigan University
and earned a Bachelor of Arts in
2005. As part of her degree pro-
gram, she studied abroad at Istituto
Venezia in Venice, Italy, and
Lorenzo dMedici in Florence,
Italy.
The exhibit can be viewed dur-
ing regular open hours, at no charge.
Crossings is open MTWF 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m.; Thursdays 10 a.m. to 8
p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. For more information, call
Crossings at 507-732-7616, stop
in at 320 East Ave., Zumbrota, or
go to www.crossingsatcarn
egie.com.
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Crossings rounds up Wild Ponies
ZUMBROTA An acoustic folk
duo couple make the transition to
a rock trio with the addition of a
drummer and a deep delve into
frontwoman Telisha Williams
childhood abuse. Wild Ponies, with
Telisha and husband Doug Will-
iams as well as Jake Winebrenner
on drums, perform at Crossings
on Friday, June 6, at 8 p.m.
The group released their debut
album, Things That Used to
Shine, in September. The Nash-
ville-based musicians sound is
rooted in country, folk, tragedy
and redemption. They bring en-
ergy and charisma along as they
perform brilliant new songs as well
as some of the old Doug & Telisha
favorites.
Written during a busy year on
the road, Things That Used To
Shine, is an album about leaving
some things behind ... and meet-
ing others head-on. Released by
the newly formed independent
label, DitchDog Records, the al-
bum finds Telisha opening up about
the skeletons that have haunted
her closet for years. She said mem-
bers of a song salon urged her
to open up even more about those
experiences.
They knew I was playing it
safe. So a little while later, Doug
and I were driving back from a
tour in Minnesota, and I was try-
ing to write the last line of [a]
song. I had this part that went,
Im more broken than brave;
theres things I still think about
every day, and Doug added, like
his footsteps in the hallway. He
nailed it. It was like a tsunami
took over my body. I had to pull
over, Telisha said.
Doug describes the formation
of Wild Ponies as an evolution.
The first album the couple made
together was an acoustic record.
This is more aggressive, Doug
said. This time, it feels like we
finally made a record that cap-
tures the sound weve been hear-
ing in our heads for the past 10
years.
To reserve tickets, visit
www.crossingsatcarnegie.com,
stop in at 320 East Avenue in Zum-
brota or call 507-732-7616.
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ATV riders can explore
Minnesota trails for free
Minnesotans with all-terrain
vehicles registered for private or
agricultural use wont need to pay
the additional registration fee
($53.50 for three years) to ride the
states public ATV trails on Sat-
urday, June 7, and Sunday, June
8. Out-of-state riders can explore
Minnesota ATV trails that week-
end as well, without the need for a
nonresident trail pass ($21 annu-
ally).
This is the second year that
Minnesota is providing ATV rid-
ers with free access to more than
3,000 miles of state forest and grant-
in-aid (GIA) trails during No
Registration Weekend.
We see this weekend as a great
opportunity to showcase the wide
variety of state and grant-in-aid
trails across Minnesota, said Mary
Straka, off-highway vehicle pro-
gram coordinator. There are a
large number of privately regis-
tered ATVs across the state that,
during this weekend, can give the
public trails a try and ride for free.
Some great places to start, ac-
cording to Straka, include:
The Iron Range Off-Highway
Vehicle State Recreation Area, a
1,200-acre OHV park in Gilbert
with 36 miles of scenic trails for
riders of all abilities.
The 100-mile trail system in
Nemadji State Forest, which con-
nects to the Matthew Lourey State
Trail and the Gandy Dancer Trail
for more riding opportunities.
The 29-mile Spider Lake trail
system in Foot Hills State Forest,
where riders will curve around
lakes and ponds, go up and down
a variety of hills, and view over-
looks from the ridges throughout
the forest.
These and other riding destina-
tions are featured in a new 72-
page Off-Highway Vehicle Trail
Atlas. The atlas includes maps,
descriptions, parking and other
information for 51 state and GIA
trails for ATVs, off-highway mo-
torcycles (OHMs) and off-road
vehicles (ORVs).
Contact the DNR Information
Center at info.dnr@state.mn.us,
651-296-6157 or 888-646-6367
between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday to request free
copy of the atlas. Trail maps are
also available online at
www.mndnr.gov/ohv, as are up-
dates on trail conditions.
For more information, contact
Mary Straka at 218-833-8713
(Brainerd) or 651-259-5644 (St.
Paul) or mary.straka@state.mn.us.
Take a kid fishing and
fish free June 6-8
Looking to spend some quality
time with a kid? Consider Take a
Kid Fishing Weekend.
Minnesotans age 16 or older do
not need a fishing license while
taking a child age 15 or younger
fishing from Friday, June 6 to
Sunday, June 8, according to the
Minnesota Department of Natu-
ral Resources.
This is an annual opportunity
for an adult to introduce a child to
fishing without the prior purchase
of a fishing license, said Mike
Kurre, DNR mentoring program
coordinator. This is a great week-
end to get friends and family in-
volved with fishing.
To start, see the DNRs Fish
Minnesota page at
www.mndnr.gov/fishmn, which
includes:
Answers to basic fishing ques-
tions.
Fishing terminology and a
beginners guide to fishing.
Metro fishing spots, family-
friendly settings, pier locations and
places to borrow fishing gear.
Got other plans from June 6-8?
Even when its not Take a Kid
Fishing Weekend, Minnesota resi-
dents generally can fish in state
parks without a fishing license if
the body of water doesnt require
a trout stamp. For more informa-
tion, see www.mndnr.gov/
state_parks/fishing.html.
For those new to fishing, guid-
ance can sometimes help. Kids fish-
ing classes from the DNRs I Can
Fish! program run throughout the
summer at state parks. For details,
see www.mndnr.gov/
takeakidfishing.
Not only do kids love fishing,
but its rewarding for adults to
watch a kid whos all smiles while
reeling in a fish, big or small. With
school wrapping up for the year,
theres no better time than now to
get a kid hooked on fishing, Kurre
said.

Zumbrota/Mazeppa
MAZEPPA On the morning
of May 21, a Zumbrota-Mazeppa
School bus was rear-ended while
enroute to Mazeppa with students.
The accident occurred at 7:03 a.m.
while on its regular bus route.
Three vehicles were westbound
on Highway 60 just east of 220th
Avenue in Pine Island Township.
A 2014 Kia Soul driven by Jaymie
Williamson, 42, of Wabasha, rear-
ended a 2000 Buick Park Avenue
driven by Carolyn Siem, 49, of
Mazeppa. Siems vehicle was sent
off the roadway. Williamsons
vehicle then rear-ended the school
bus driven by Kevin Kastler, 57,
of Mazeppa.
Nine children were on the bus
at the time of the incident, but
none were injured. No injuries were
reported by Williamson or Kastler.
Siem sustained non-life-threaten-
ing injuries and was transported
by Zumbrota Ambu-lance to St.
Marys Hospital in Rochester for
medical treatment.
In a statement released about
the incident ZM Superintendent
Tony Simons stated, Fortunately,
the bus driver was paying close
attention and was able to avoid
much of the direct impact. Simons
said he drove to the site of the
accident shortly after it occurred
and visited with students on the
bus. They assured me that they
Music in the Park series begins June 10
ZUMBROTA Les Fields
Turkey River All-Stars will lead
off the summer Tuesday Music in
the Park series on Tuesday, June
10 in East Park, starting at 7 p.m.
It will be the first of eight weekly
concerts featuring a variety of
musical performers including old
time, jazz, big band, and classical
guitar along with the Dixieland
sounds of the All-Stars.
New this summer is the Farm-
ers Market, which will be set up in
East Park from 4-8 p.m. each Tues-
day, giving concert-goers the op-
portunity to purchase a variety of
items including fresh produce,
plants, flowers, Firebrick breads,
meat, and pizza baked on loca-
tion.
The complete summer concert
schedule is as follows:
June 10 Les Fields Turkey
River All-Stars
June 17 2 OClock Jump
June 24 The Polka Dots
July 1 Zumbrota Commu-
nity Band
July 8 CBB Jazz Group
July 15 Jones Tones USA
July 22 Rochester Big Band
July 29 Patchouli
With construction on East Av-
enue scheduled to start sometime
after July 1, the concerts and Farm-
ers Market may have to be moved
to the Covered Bridge Park. Watch
for signs and a notice in the News-
Record announcing the change in
location.
Zumbrota-Mazeppa class of 2014 graduates May 31
ZM graduates Jose Monjarez, Kyle Mitchell, Tahtina Martinez, Jonathan McDonough, and Deborah Miller
line up to walk in the commencement processional.
The Zumbrota-Mazeppa High School class of 2014 graduation commencement was on Saturday, May 31.
Class speakers Griffin Gartner and Lisa Ecker present the senior address.
Senior Alyssa Stehr poses for photos
after receiving her diploma.
ZM graduates, from left to right, are Lindsey Renken, Megan Warneke,
Madeline Roberts, and Logan Wegner.
By Tawny Michels
ZUMBROTA Students, fac-
ulty, family, and friends gathered
in the gymnasium at Zumbrota-
Mazeppa High School on Satur-
day, May 31, to congratulate the
graduating class of 2014. Princi-
pal Erick Enger, Superintendent
Tony Simons, Mr. Rob Weber,
class speakers Griffin Gartner and
Lisa Ecker addressed the audience
and graduates before Honors stu-
dents were recognized. This was
followed by the presentation of
the class of 2014 and diplomas.
Highest Honors students: (3.67
GPA or greater in grades 9-12):
Megan Bennett, Ryan Bennett,
Anna Budensiek, Emma Drackley,
Emma Flotterud, Griffin Gartner,
Abigail Hinchley, Brady Holst,
Amber Klankoswki, Molly Lawler,
Isaac Leonard, Michelle Nygaard,
Kalli Paukert, Hunter Prodzinski,
Lindsey Renken, Alyssa Stehr,
Jacob Tschann, Rachel Whipple
Honors students (3.00 GPA or
greater in grades 9-12): Kenedy
Bebe, Elizabeth Boettger, Hunter
Broin-Clemens, Kaitlen Buck,
Adam Burdick, Collin Carney,
Jennica Darcy, Lisa Ecker, Allison
Frederixon, Kurt Gadient, Amber
Gehrke, Cennedy Gunhus, Shelby
Hart, Carley Henning, Cody
Hinrichs, Ellis Hirman, Kyle Kirtz,
Shania LaCanne, Emma Lawler,
Tahtina Martinez, Deborah Miller,
Madison Nyhus, Madeline Rob-
erts, Paige Solie, Kaitlyn
Sommerfield, Jacquelyn Sorensen,
Chase Steffen, Catherine Tri, Jacob
Ugland, Thomas Voss, Jamie
Warneke, Megan Warneke, Lo-
gan Wegner
To kick offMay Click-It or
Ticket seat belt enforcement cam-
paign, students at Pine Island High
School and Zumbrota-Mazeppa
High School stenciled Buckle Up
at the entrances and exits of their
parking lots. The Buckle Up
project is a reminder to students
and parents about the importance
of wearing a seat belt. Stencils
were painted at Pine Island High
School on May 27 and at Zum-
brota-Mazeppa High School on
May 23.
A seat belt is the best defense
on roads full of uncertainties, in-
cluding speeding and distracted
and impaired drivers. You might
be a safe driver, but is the driver
next to you? Buckle up and pro-
tect yourself. In a crash, odds are
six times greater for injury if a
motorist is not buckled up.
Goodhue County law enforcement
agencies are among nearly 400
Minnesota agencies that increased
patrols from May 19 through June
1 to encourage motorists to buckle
up.
Many people worked together
to make the Buckle Up project
happen, including Zumbrota-
Mazeppas SADD group, Jessica
Seide (Goodhue County TZD co-
ordinator), Goodhue County
Health and Human Services,
Goodhue County Sheriffs Office,
Zumbrota and Kenyon Police
Departments, and others.
In the past five years on Minne-
sota roads (2009-2013), there were
1,423 motor vehicle occupant
deaths, of which 587 (41.3 per-
cent) were not buckled up.
Minnesotas seat belt law is a
primary offense, meaning drivers
and passengers in all seating posi-
tions must be buckled up or in the
correct child restraint.
The Click It or Ticket seat
belt enforcement and education is
a component of the states To-
ward Zero Deaths (TZD) initia-
tive. A primary vision of the TZD
program is to create a safe driving
culture in Minnesota in which
motorists support a goal of zero
road fatalities by practicing and
promoting safe and smart driving
behavior. TZD focuses on the ap-
plication of four strategic areas to
help reduce crashes: education,
enforcement, engineering and
emergency trauma response.
Deputy Jeffrey Sjoblom, Pine Island High School student Zach Kennedy, and Deputy Josh Stehr show the new
Buckle Up sign at the school.
With the Buckle Up stencil at Zumbrota-Mazeppa High School are Zumbrota Police Officer Gary Schroeder, Evan Block, Justine Weber, Emily
Smith, Kallie Alders, Noah Prodzinski, Alycia Farrell, Brianna Dose, Teryn Erickson, Aby Mielke, Blake Lerum, Makaela Kirkpatrick, and Kenyon
Officer Shannon Clemenson.
ZM names ROAR Award winners May 28
ZUMBROTA Respect Optimism Acceptance Responsibility (ROAR) Award winners were named on May 28
at Zumbrota-Mazeppa High School for the last six weeks of school. Front row, from left to right (grade in
parentheses): Madisen Enger (8), Chloe Berg (9), Brynn Karstens (7); back row: Jamie Rowe (11), Mason
Hein (9), Jarrett Hagland (8), Jacob Bennett (7), Alec Hunstad (10), and Morgan Olson (10). Not pictured:
Jackie Matuska (11). Dressed as the mascot is Dillon Downes.
PI and ZM students
urge drivers to buckle up
School bus rear-ended on the way to Mazeppa
were uninjured, but were caught
off-guard by the incident, he said.
As part of the school districts
crisis response plan, Simons said
guidance counselors and the cri-
sis team will meet with students
who ride the bus to ensure all are
okay and help them work through
any unresolved issues if needed.
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deadline is
June 6
ZUMBROTA The 2014 Cov-
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rade is on Saturday, June 21, at 6
p.m. Anyone interested in being
in the parade should contact Zum-
brota City Hall at 732-7318. The
parade entry deadline is June 6.
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Goodhue celebrates Memorial Day
Kate McNamara reads In Flanders Field as Josh Boraas holds the flag
and Randall Kuznicki listens.
Marie McNamara places a wreath
at the grave of Civil War casualty
H.H.W. Bruce.
The Minnesota Third Volunteer Infantry, Company C gives their rifle salute as members of American Legion
Post 598 watch at the Memorial Day ceremony at Evergreen Cemetery.
American Legion bugler John
Jorissen plays Taps.
By R.D. Aaland
GOODHUE Anthony Bianchi,
First Sergeant of the Minnesota
Third Volunteer Infantry, Com-
pany C Civil War living histo-
rian, gave the opening remarks at
the Memorial Day ceremony at
Evergreen Cemetery in Goodhue.
He welcomed the area residents
who had come to honor those who
are no longer among us.
The crowd sang the National
Anthem which is based on the poem
Defense of Fort McHenry, writ-
ten 200 years ago in 1814 by Francis
Scott Key. It was later put to mu-
sic by John Stafford Smith and
proclaimed to be our national an-
them by Congress in 1931.
Captain Randall Kuznicki of the
Minnesota Third Volunteer Infan-
try, Company C Civil War Liv-
ing Historian, asked the audience
to remember that Memorial Day
is a day to remember our fallen
heroes and the sites of many fa-
mous battles. We should not for-
get the reason for Memorial Day:
those from all branches of the armed
service who have voluntarily given
their lives so we may enjoy free-
dom.
The only Civil War casualty
buried in Evergreen Cemetery is
W.H.H. Bruce. A wreath was
placed on his grave by Marie
McNamara.
Holly Husband read The
Gettysburg Address as first given
by President Lincoln. Kate Mc-
Namara read the poem In Flanders
Field, written byLieutenant Colo-
nel John McCrae during World
War I. Flanders Field is an Ameri-
can cemetery and memorial in
Belgium. It occupies 6.2 acres and
is surrounded by masses of grace-
ful trees and shrubbery that frame
the burial area. Corporal Thomas
Gall of theThird Volunteer Infan-
try, Company C Civil War Liv-
ing Historian, read a response to
the poem. And Haley Hinrichs
read Freedom is not Free, a poem
that is important to Kelly Strong
because he wrote it as a high school
senior at Homestead High, Home-
stead, Florida, in 1981. It is a tribute
to his father, a career marine who
served two tours in Vietnam.
John Huneke, Color Guard Com-
mander, American Legion Post
598, read the names of veterans
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
The audience then sang the first
and third verses of America the
Beautiful.
Both the Third Infantry and the
American Legion Post performed
the Presentation of Colors. They
also each performed a rifle salute,
followed by Echo Taps from both
the American Legion and the Min-
nesota Third Volunteer Infantry,
Company C .
By Wayne Anderson
It was 70 years ago on June 6,
1944, that D-Day took place and
really turned the tide of World
War II in Europe. It is hard to
conceive the large scope of this
decisive battle that foreshadowed
the end of Hitlers dream of Nazi
domination.
Operation Overlord was the larg-
est air, land, and sea operation
undertaken before and since that
date. The landing included over
5,000 ships, 11,000 planes, and
over 150,000 soldiers. After about
two years of careful planning and
endless training for the Allied
Forces, it all came down to this:
the boat ramp goes down, then
jump, swim, run, and crawl to the
cliffs. Many of the first soldiers
entered the water carrying about
eighty pounds of gear. They faced
over 200 yards of beach before
reaching the first natural feature
that would offer them protection.
There was much small-arms fire
and artillery and they found them-
selves in a type of living hell.
A military casualty refers to all
losses by the armed forces: killed,
wounded, and missing in action.
Because of the massive invasion
that took place, there is no official
casualty figure for D-Day. Under
the circumstances, accurate record
keeping for that day was very dif-
ficult. However, a rough estimate
is that the Allied Forces suffered
about 10,000 casualties, with more
than 4,500 dead.
The naval part of the operation
was given the code name Opera-
tion Neptune and comprised large
numbers of warships, auxiliary
boats, and landing craft. Their main
task was to provide shore firepower
for the troops going ashore, to guard
the transports, and to conduct
minesweeping and anti-submarine
patrols on the flanks. They would
also help land the thousands of
men, vehicles, and artillery along
the beaches.
The initial assault on the region
was divided into five landing
beaches. They were given the code
names of Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno,
and Sword. On June 5, thousands
of ships and crafts put to sea and
began gathering in assembly ar-
eas southeast of the Isle of Wright.
From there they moved into their
waiting areas before the dawn of
June 6. At about 5:30 a.m., Allied
gunfire groups began bombing
prearranged targets along the
beaches. At about 6:30 a.m., the
landing of troops began.
It was a brutal battle that took
place all day and went into the
night before the beaches were in
the hands of the Allies. After over-
running the German beach de-
fenses, the Allies rapidly expanded
in the area along all five of the
beaches and quickly reinforced
themselves with new troops, mu-
nitions, and supplies. Superior
Allied naval and air power helped
defeat the initial German coun-
terattacks and also hindered the
transportation of German rein-
forcements to the region. By July
25, the Allies were strong enough
to launch Operation Cobra and
begin the liberation of France. The
successful Allied landing in France
was a large blow to the German
occupation of Europe. It called
into question the German armys
ability to control western Europe
and awakened the spirits of all
those fighting against Nazi tyr-
anny. The balance of power in
Europe was now tipped into the
hands of the Allies. From that point
on, the Allies would begin the drive
through France and into Germany
that would destroy the Nazi power.
If you wish to read a good book
about the D-Day invasion, read
The Bedford Boys by Alex
Kershaw, which came out in 2003.
At that time of the Normandy Beach
invasion, Bedford, Virginia, had
a population of about 3,200. Sev-
eral boys from the town joined the
National Guard to earn a few dol-
lars a day. In February 1941, they
were called into federal service as
part of the 29th Infantry Division.
Assembled in Company A of the
divisions 116th Infantry, they were
later shipped off to Great Britain
for further training. In the early
hours of July 6, 1944, thirty boys
from Bedford were among the first
to approach Omaha Beach. In all,
22 of them died in the invasion.
The D-Day invasion was 70 years ago
The National D-Day Memorial pool with Overlord Arch is in Bedford,
Virginia. The city is said to have suffered more World War II casualties
per capita than any other city in the country.
Arnold Lohman, a 1935 Zumbrota
High School graduate, was among
those from Zumbrota who died
during World War II. He was killed
in December of 1944 and is buried
in France.
Ray Nance was a survivor of
the Bedford Boys who came home
to become a mailman. He had been
badly wounded and said he felt
guilty that he was allowed to come
back home. To honor the memo-
ries of his fellow soldiers from
Bedford, he helped organize a
memorial service in town to honor
the anniversary of D-Day. Bedford
was said to have lost more men
per capita on D-Day than any other
town in America. This got the at-
tention of Congress and they gave
their support for the creation of a
National D-Day Memorial there.
Fundraising and building of the
memorial took about seven years
of planning and about $25 million
to complete. The total size of the
memorial is about 88 acres. It was
dedicated on June 6, 2001, at a
ceremony attended by President
George W. Bush. Nance, the last
surviving Bedford Boy, died at
the age of 94 in 2009. This year on
the 70th anniversary of the D-Day
invasion, Bedford will hold a three-
day event, June 6-8, to honor those
young men who fought in the in-
vasion. A special service will be
held to remember those who died
fighting.
In the Zumbrota area, a good
number of men served in World
War II. There is a book at the Zum-
brota History Center that lists the
names and shows the photos of
those who served. Special pages
are devoted to men who gave their
lives: Richard Eberhart, Mentor
Johnson, James Larson, Arnold
Lohman, Melvin Oelkers, Leiding
Olson, Bernard Schubring, Joel
Stary, and Willis Yerka. The lo-
cal VFW is named after Stary and
Yerka.
Wanamingo class of 1940 holds reunion
PINE ISLAND The Wanamingo High School class of 1940 held its 74-year reunion at Pine Haven Care
Center in Pine Island on Wednesday, May 28, which was their actual graduation day 74 years ago! A noon
meal was served and many stories were told. In front are Phillip and Elsie Goplen; in back: Ruby Johnson, Les
Johnson, Gladys Barsness, and Meldora Myran.
By Audra DePestel, photo by Nadeen Lunde
PI Lions hold Citywide Cleanup
PINE ISLAND The Pine Island Lions Club held its annual Citywide Cleanup on Saturday, May 3. Twenty-
seven Lions met at 7 a.m. to get organized for the project that lasted till about 11 a.m. The Lions teamed up
with city workers and Advanced Disposal. Mike Magnuson, left, and Jim Burke (Advanced Disposal) grab
items off a trailer to be disposed of. In back, Fred Knudsvig and Mike Haider also helped unload the trailer.
Items collected were taken to the drop-off location next to the Historic Creamery building in Pine Island.
Many volunteers along with donations help make this event a success each year. All the funds collected go
directly to the disposal costs and no profits are gained by the Lions Club they simply provide the labor for
this project. The city-wide clean up is just one of the many ways the Lions Club serves the Pine Island
community.
Goodhue
Wanamingo
Pine Island
Neighbors
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From Our Files
10 Years Ago
May 19, 2004
On June 1, What-Kins Curios-
ity Shop owners Lois and Pervin
Bjorngaard will observe 14 years
at the 225 Main Street location.
20 Years Ago
May 18, 1994
Inducted into the National Honor
Society at Kenyon-Wanamingo
High School on May 11 were Jer-
emy Huseth, Mike Patterson, John
Roberts, Brent Way, Beth
LaCanne, Lana Lee, and Missy
Roberts.
40 Years Ago
May 23, 1974
James Overby was elected and
Betty Harland was reelected to the
Wanamingo School Board in the
Tuesday election. *** Susan Mor-
gan, daughter of Dr. and Mrs.
William Morgan, has been named
a resident advisor at Comstock Hall
at the University of Minnesota.
50 Years Ago
May 21, 1964
Mrs. Al Pederson has opened
Trash and Treasures, a new shop
in the building formerly occupied
by C.G. Swarthout Plumbing &
Heating. *** Mr. and Mrs. E.E.
Severeid and Mr. and Mrs. Halbert
Loken attended the doubleheader
baseball game at Nicollet Park in
Minneapolis Sunday afternoon.
*** Mr. and Mrs. T.M. Larson
and family, and Miss Julia Boraas
visited at the J.N. Boraas home at
Scandia on Sunday.
70 Years Ago
May 18, 1944
Cpl. Therrold Moe was a sup-
per guest Monday evening at the
Lars Hjermstad home. *** Barney
Hunt of Faribault was a weekend
visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Walter McKeever. *** Mr. and
Mrs. Alf Hjermstad and children
were Sunday dinner guests at the
Hans Hjermstad home.
WANAMINGO
WANAMINGO, 1974 Sue Harland
was named valedictorian for the
Wanamingo High School class of
1974. Salutatorian was Eric Nygren.
10 Years Ago
May 19, 2004
Bobs Small Engine Repair cel-
ebrated its 25th anniversary on
Saturday, May 15.
20 Years Ago
May 18, 1994
Pine Island fifth-graders placed
first in the math competition at
Lake City High School on May
14. Math team members are An-
gela Janda, Tabitha Maxon, Ja-
son Boser, Derek Breid, and Tim
Smith. *** The Berne Church cel-
ebrated its 100th anniversary on
May 22.
30 Years Ago
May 23, 1984
Tiffany Anderson was named
valedictorian and Kathy Weggen
and Patty Campbell were named
co-salutatorians for the Pine Is-
land High School class of 1984.
*** Brian Shanks was named Boy
Athlete of the Year and Gaylene
Cogswell was named Girl Ath-
lete of the Year at the annual school
awards program last week. ***
One of the activities at Pine Ha-
ven Care Center during National
Nursing Home Week was the cel-
ebration of the six residents who
are over 95 years of age. They are
Grover Fraley, Rhoda Darbo, Lydia
Rossi, Agnes Prigge, Mary Zeller,
and Florence Glabe.
40 Years Ago
May 23, 1974
Pack 69 Cub Scouts inducted
into the Boy Scouts on May 13
were Randy Urdahl, David Hovda,
Scott Walter, Jon Navratil, Tom
Boysen, Alex Dietz, Ted Hess,
Chris Carney, and Gary DeYoung.
*** Cindy Grobe and Jane
Jasperson will represent the Pine
Island girls track team at the Re-
gion 1 Track Meet at John Marshall
High School tomorrow. *** Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Murray and Chad,
and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stockwell
and daughters were afternoon visi-
tors of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Pike.
50 Years Ago
May 21, 1964
Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Snow will
celebrate their 25th wedding an-
niversary on May 31. *** Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Miller of Savannah
PINE ISLAND
and Mrs. Albert Closner were Sat-
urday evening dinner guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Russell Schiesser. ***
Mr. and Mrs. Harold West attended
the golden wedding anniversary
of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smart at
Rochester on Sunday.
60 Years Ago
May 20, 1954
Mr. and Mrs. George Clemens
and son Russell visited Mrs. W.H.
Clemens and son William at
Mazeppa on Friday evening. ***
Mr. and Mrs. Halvor Amundson
of Kenyon visited her sister, Mrs.
C.G. Stromback, on Sunday. ***
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Brandli of
Kasson were Sunday afternoon and
supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lou
Proper.
PINE ISLAND, 1954 Larry Stucky and Evelyn Buhler were named
valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the Pine Island High
School class of 1954.
ZUMBROTA
10 Years Ago
May 12, 2004
The ZMHS Students of the
Month for April were Erica
Sommerfield, Anna Mulholland,
Ryan Stahman, Dan Flaaen, Tim
Esser, Ashley Ryan, Mallory
Edwards, Annalisa Frank, Jessica
Raasch, Casey Betcher, Alicia Ol-
son, Calvin Befort, Jacob Sheets,
Ben Lawson, Matt Siems and Nick
Hofschulte. *** On Sunday at the
Zumbrota Towers, Sidney Ron-
ningen presented an apple to
Valborg Hedman of Zumbrota on
the occasion of her 98th birthday
party. Hedman was Ronningens
second grade teacher at the
Bringgold School District.
20 Years Ago
May 11, 1994
Les and Barb Bauer announced
today the closing of Ohlrogges
Jewelry located on Zumbrotas
Main Street. The Bauers have
owned the store for the past ten
years. They purchased the busi-
ness from Grace and the late John
Ohlrogge who owned Ohlrogges
for 52 years. *** Brian Drew
Madison graduated from Con-cor-
dia College in Moorhead on May
1. *** Sandra Hinz recently at-
tended the Floristry I floral de-
sign course offered at Koehler and
Dramms Institute of Floristry.
30 Years Ago
May 16, 1984
Gladys Berg was chosen vol-
unteer of the year at the Zumbrota
Nursing Home on Tuesday. ***
Leia Zimmerman of Zumbrota has
been selected to receive a full schol-
arship to attend the Minnesota
Rural Youth Institute at Willmar
Area Vocational Technical Insti-
tute and Willmar Community
College. *** Dean Lohmann of
Zumbrota graduated from UW-
Stout. *** Dinner guests of the
Francis Pflibsens on Mothers Day
were Mr. and Mrs. Arden Sikkink,
Mr. and Mrs. Arnie Groszbach and
Amy and Alan Sikkink.
40 Years Ago
May 16, 1974
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Anderson
of Fountain City, Wisconsin, and
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Lee and
daughter Joey Rebecca were
Mothers Day visitors at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Ander-
son and Olaf. *** Mr. and Mrs.
Arthur Buck were supper and
evening guests at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Merlin Trelstad and fam-
ily on Mothers Day. *** Mr. and
Mrs. George Benson enjoyed din-
ner at the Edgewood Cafe Sunday
as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gary
Benson and family of St. Paul and
Mr. and Mrs. Gale Benson and
family of Rosemount. *** Mr. and
Mrs. Donal Kyllo and son of Ames,
Iowa, were weekend guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Alvin Nordvold.
50 Years Ago
May 14, 1964
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Conat vis-
ited at the home of Ervin Conat in
Minneapolis on Saturday. *** Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Banitt of St. Paul
spent Mothers Day with Mr. and
Mrs. Walter Banitt. *** Five
couples helped Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Miller of Mazeppa celebrate their
10th wedding anniversary by tak-
ing them to the Hubbell House for
evening dinner. *** Mr. and Mrs.
A.E. Collinge, Jr. visited Sunday
afternoon and evening at the homes
of R.J. Kosec and Fred Kosec in
Red Wing. *** Sunday evening
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Buck and
children visited Mr. and Mrs.
William Buck in Goodhue. ***
Mothers Day supper guests at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. David Lother
were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Friese,
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Carlson and
family of Rochester and Mrs. Al-
bert Finstuen and daughter Ardis.
*** Mr. and Mrs. Willis DeValois
were entertained at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Kruse. *** Mr.
and Mrs. Arthur Hoeft were en-
tertained at a dinner at the Tally
Ho Cafe on Sunday in honor of
their 21st wedding anniversary.
ZUMBROTA, 1964 Craig Satrum,
former Zumbrota High School
athlete, will be defending his high
jump title on May 23 when Mankato
State hosts the Northern
Intercollegiate Conference Meet.
Satrum is a junior majoring in
mathematics and minoring in physics
at Mankato State.
20 Years Ago
May 18, 1994
Two teachers will be retiring at
the end of the school year with a
combined career of over 60 years.
They are Alice Dahle, first grade,
and Miriam Johnston, kindergar-
ten.
40 Years Ago
May 23, 1974
Sharon Betcher and Bruce
Schwartau have been named vale-
dictorian and salutatorian, respec-
tively, for the Goodhue High
School class of 1974. *** Two
school records were set at the
Wasioja Conference Track Meet
on Friday at Byron. Jim Hadler
placed first in the mile run with a
time of 4:48.7, and Howie Schafer
placed first in the two-mile run
with a time of 10:44.6. *** Father
Bruce Peterson and Ernst
VonKnobelsdorf were elected to
the school board on Tuesday night.
50 Years Ago
May 21, 1964
Mr. and Mrs. Anton Falk of Lake
City visited the George W. Diercks
residence on Thursday afternoon.
*** BORN TO: Mr. and Mrs.
Lonnie Ringeisen, a son, on May
13. *** Mrs. George Ryan spent
last week with Mr. and Mrs. Pierce
Effernan in St. Paul following the
death and burial of their son Patrick.
*** Mr. and Mrs. F.J. Shorter of
Mabel visited in the George C.
Diercks residence on Sunday
evening.
60 Years Ago
May 20, 1954
BORN TO: Mr. and Mrs. Don
McComas (nee Regina Gadient)
of Brainerd, a son, on May 12.
*** Mr. and Mrs. Burnette Buck
were supper guests on Sunday at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon
Rossing of New Germany. ***
Janie Yungers spent the weekend
at home, returning to work on
GOODHUE
Sunday evening.
70 Years Ago
May 11, 1944
BORN TO: Mr. and Mrs. Delbert
Arden, a son, last Friday; Mr. and
Mrs. Orville Estebo, a daughter,
on Saturday; Mr. and Mrs. Chris
Lother, a son, on Monday. ***
Pfc. Elmer Stemman, who was
slightly wounded on February 20
in the Southwest Pacific, was
awarded the Purple Heart. *** Mr.
and Mrs. Arnie Johnson and chil-
dren of Red Wing visited Mr. and
Mrs. Albert Johnson on Saturday.
GOODHUE, 1974 Most valuable player trophy winners awarded at the
Goodhue School athletic banquet on Sunday are, from left to right:
Diane Buck (B team volleyball), Beth Lodermeier (A team basketball),
and Julie Schafer (A team volleyball and track). Not pictured: Julie
Stehr (B team basketball).
Area Sports
Boys Boys Boys Boys Boys S SS SS G GG GG AOP AOP AOP AOP AOP
Zach Otto*^+ T 11 7.42
Brady Becker+ H 11 8.85
Matt Moskal+ CF 10 9.32
Jaden Thiemann*^+ T 10 9.67
Michael Michalke LAC12 11.2
Luke Alexander RL 7 12.9
Sam Klipfel^+ LC 11 13.7
Jay Puffer B 12 13.7
Hunter Fjerstad B 8 14.0
2014 HVL All Conference Boys Golf
Previous HVL All Conference # 2010, * 2011, ^ 2012, + 2013
Key: S - school; G - grade; AO - average over par
Ethan Otterbein T 10 14.1
Jonah Callister CF 11 14.3
Nick Hillermeier B 9 14.5
Kellen Enright KM 12 14.8
Austin Gillund T 7 14.9
Robert Simari+ RL 12 14.9
Keagan Kochie+ KM 11 15.1
Isaac Leonard+ ZM 12 15.4
Brennan Rothgam LC 8 15.4
Zumbro Valley Womens Softball
W L
Brew Crew/Zumbrota VFW 2 0
Leos Sports Bar/Bergs Towing 2 0
Roy N Als 2 0
Grover Auto 1 1
Majerus Garage 1 1
B&N Construction/Mahn Funeral 1 1
WDs/Gen X Farms 1 1
Hot Boxers 0 2
Gunners Grill/Moto Proz 0 2
Pine Island Lumber 0 2
Results of May 28
Roy N Als 11 - Gunners Grill/Moto Proz 6
B&N Construction/Mahn Funeral 14 - Hot
Boxers 2
Leos Sports Bar/Bergs Towing 9 - Grover
Auto 2
WDs/Gen X Farms 10 - Pine Island Lumber
9
Brew Crew/Zumbrota VFW 14 - Majerus Ga-
rage 12
Schedule for Wednesday, June 4
WDs/Gen X Farms at B&N Construction/
Mahn Funeral in Zumbrota
Grover Auto at Hot Boxers in Mazeppa
Roy N Als in Goodhue at Majerus Garage in
Goodhue
Gunners Grill/Moto Proz at Brew Crew in
Zumbrota
Pine Island Lumber at Leos Sports Bar/
Bergs Towing in Zumbrota
All games at 7 p.m.
Henning and Ugland are named
ZMHS Senior Athletes of the Year
ZUMBROTA Carley Hen-
ning and Jacob Ugland have been
named the Zumbrota-Mazeppa
High School, Lawrence C. Smith/
Peter Sand Senior Athletes of the
Year.
Carley Henning
What is your most memorable mo-
ment in your sports career? Hitting
a grand slam my freshman year in the
section finals against Winona Cotter.
How important was it to be in mul-
tiple sports? It was very important to
me because it kept me active and fo-
cused year round. As each season be-
gan, there was something new to look
forward to. Ive had to learn time man-
agement skills since eighth grade, which
will help me in college as I am playing
softball at St. Scholastica as well as
being a full-time student.
As a multi-sport athlete, how do
you balance your time to achieve
success in all your activities? Hav-
ing good time management skills is key.
If youre passionate about something,
you will find the time to practice and
achieve success. As my senior year is
coming to an end, Ive realized not to
take time for granted and always do the
extra step.
What did athletics instill in you that
will help you in the future? Ive had
many life lessons that will help me in my
future plans like being a team player,
respecting others, work ethic, and how
to overcome obstacles in my way.
Do you believe athletics made you
a better person and how? I do be-
lieve sports have made me the person I
am today. I have made many new friends
throughout my careers and each coach
that Ive had has made a major impact
on my life. Sports have taught me to
always try your best and work your hard-
est. Sometimes we all lose focus of that.
Jacob Ugland
What is your most memorable mo-
ment in your sports career? Playing
at the Civic Center junior year in basket-
ball
How important was it to be in mul-
tiple sports? Very important. I feel that
the skills I learned in one sport affect
other sports I am in. They all go to-
gether, and being a multi-sport athlete
will make you a more well rounded ath-
lete in the end.
As a multi-sport athlete, how do
you balance your time to achieve
success in all your activities? Set
goals and stay on task. Also, know your
priorities and put important things first.
What did athletics instill in you that
will help you in the future? Team
work, communicating and being able to
deal with different personalities, hard
work, committing to something and sticking
to it. All these things that I have learned
from athletics I will use in the future.
Do you believe athletics made you
a better person and how? Yes, I feel
that athletics have made me a better
person. I feel that I gained skills such as
teamwork, communication skills and many
other skills that I well use throughout
my life and I truly feel have made me a
better person.
Carley Henning and Jacob Ugland
Kevin Nelson to be inducted
into MHSFPCA Hall of Fame
By Faye Haugen
ZUMBROTA Zumbrota-
Mazeppa softball coach Kevin
Nelson will be inducted into the
Minnesota High School Fast Pitch
Coaches Association Hall of
Fame this Sunday at 9 a.m. at
the Best Western Motel in Man-
kato.
After the Hall of Fame ban-
quet the Minnesota High School
All Star Softball Tournament will
be played at Caswell Park in
North Mankato. Coach Nelson
will have a player in that game.
Carley Henning is one of 72 play-
ers selected for the 26th annual
All Star game.
Nelson has coached softball
for 26 seasons, 25 of them at
ZM. He has a win-loss record of
439-167. Under his coaching, the
Cougars have played in the Class
AA State Tournament in 2008,
2010 and 2011, winning the con-
solation title in 2011. ZM has
won seven conference titles
(1992, 1993, 2005, 2009, 2010,
2011 and 2012) and nine West
Sub-section titles (1994, 1999,
2001, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009,
2010 and 2011) under Nelsons
coaching.
STANDINGS
The final Pine Island All Comers Track
Meet is June 10 at Pine Island High School
PINE ISLAND The annual
Pine Island Lions All Comers
track meets will be held Tues-
day, June 10 at the Pine Island
High School track beginning at
6:30 p.m.
This event is open to all chil-
dren 12 and under with a predict
your own time one-mile run open
to all ages. There is no fee as the
Pine Island Lions Club sponsors
this event.
The informal event is for fam-
ily fun. Events are 50-meter, 100-
meter, 400-meter and 800-meter
runs, long jump, 4x100-meter
relay, hurdles, high jump and shot
put. Age groups for both boys
and girls are 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 and
Wednesday, June 4
Pine Island Pioneers at Winona, 7:30 p.m.
Wanamingo Jacks at Plainview, 7:30 p.m.
Zumbrota Tigers at Rochester Roadrunners, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 7
Pine Island Pioneers, Zumbrota Tigers at Pine Island, noon
Wanamingo Jacks, Kasson at Wanamingo, 2 p.m.
Sunday, June 8
Pine Island Pioneers, Wanamingo Jacks at Pine Island, 5 p.m.
Wanamingo Jacks at Pine Island, 5 p.m.
Zumbrota Tigers, Rochester Roadrunners at Zumbrota, 2 p.m.
Wednesday, June 11
Pine Island Pioneers at Waseca, 7:30 p.m.
Wanamingo Jacks, Zumbrota Tigers at Wanamingo, 6 p.m.
Zumbrota Tigers at Wanamingo Jacks, 6 p.m.
AMATEUR BASEBALL SCHEDULE
Thursday, June 5
State Class A softball at North Mankato, 1 p.m.
Friday, June 6
State Class A softball at North Mankato
State Class A track at Hamline University, St. Paul. 3 p.m.
Saturday, June 7
State Class A track at Hamline University, St. Paul. 3 p.m.
AREA HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULE
11-12.
If you have any questions con-
tact Wayne Dicke at 252-1011
or Mike Haider at 356-4274.
Area Sports
By Faye Haugen
ROCHESTER After plac-
ing second in the team standings
at the West Section 1AA Golf
Meet, the Zumbrota-Mazeppa
girls returned to Eastwood Golf
Course for the final round of
action on Wednesday.
Red Wing won the team title
with a four-play, 36-hole total
of 640 strokes. Lake City earned
runner-up honors with a total of
651. Stewartville was third with
719 strokes and ZM rounded out
the four-team field with a score
of 746.
The top team and top five in-
dividuals earn a trip to the State
Class AA Meet that will be held
June 10 and 11 at Sand Creek
Golf Course in Jordan.
Kari Thoreson led the Cou-
gars with a 36-hole total of 178
(86-92) to place 14th. She was
followed by Molly Lawler, 187
(92-95), 20th, Emily Krohn, 188
(92-96), 22nd, and Emma
Schnieders, 197 (94-103), 29th.
Also playing was Maddie Ny-
hus, 206 (99-107), 35th. Forty-
two golfers took part in the meet.
Earning medalist honors was
Stephanie Herzog of Red Wing
with a 36-hole total of 151.
Red Wing 311-329=640: Stephanie Herzog
71-80=151, Nicole Schammel 81-76=157,
Sophia Yoemans 75-84=159, Solvieg Chris-
tianson 84-91=175
Lake City 317-334=651: *Emily Schimbeno
Red Wing easily wins section golf title
77-82=159, *Lexi Geolat 78-82=160, *Erin
Pennington 79-87=166. Olivia Matzke 84-
85=193
Stewartville 360-359=719: *Mackenzie
Olsen 81-86=167, *Makayla Olsen 80-89=169,
Jessica Rosenbald 103-89=192, Ahna Boe
98-85=193
Zumbrota-Mazeppa 364-382=746: Molly
Lawler 92-95=187, Kari Thoreson 86-92=178,
Emily Krohn 92-96=188, Emma Schnieders
94-103=197
Individuals:
14. Kari Thoreson, ZM, 86-92=178
20. Molly Lawler, ZM, 92-95=187
22. Emily Krohn, ZM, 92-96=188,
29. Emma Schnieders, ZM, 94-103=197
35. Maddie Nyhus, ZM, 99-107=206
Medalist: Stephanie Herzog, Red Wing, 151
Top team and top five individuals (*) advance
to the State Class AA Meet
By Faye Haugen
ROCHESTER On a perfect
day for golf, the Section 1AA
boys golf meet was held at East-
wood Golf Course on Wednes-
day in Rochester. Byron earned
a surprisingly easy win for the
team title.
The top two teams from the
sub-section tournament advanced
to Rochester with Byron card-
ing a low 36-hole, four-player
total of 643 (322-321) beating
Red Wing, 661 (318-343), Lake
City, 662 (330-332) and Lour-
des, 671 (327-344).
The Bears also had the med-
alist in the meet in Hunter Fjerstad
who fired a 36-hole total of 150.
The top team and next top five
individuals advance to the State
Class AA Meet at Sand Creek
Golf Course in Jordan on June
10 and 11.
Zumbrota-Mazeppa
Senior Isaac Leonard was the
only ZM golfer taking part in
the meet. Noah Erickson, who
also qualified, had to withdraw
due to illness.
In his last high school round
of golf, Leonard carded a 77 to
finish with a two-day total of 168
to place 15th overall.
Pine Island
Matt Smith was Pine Islands
only section qualifier. The jun-
ior fired a two-day total of 177
(93-83) to place 33rd out of 40
golfers.
Byron 322-321=643: Riley Truax 81-
84=165, Jay Puffer 86-87=164, Nick Hillemeier
Area boys shut out at section golf meet
85-81=166
Red Wing 318-343=661: *Fritz Belisle
77-85=162, Zach Sachen 79-90=169, John
Wedrickas 87-84=171, Andrew Petterson 88-
84=172
Lake City 330-332=662: Brenan Rothgam,
86-78=164, Parker Schurhammer 81-88=169,
Levi Herbt 91-83=174, Cory Dick 76-93=169
Lourdes 327-344=671: *Josh Fritzjunker
81-82=163, Peter Alexander 86-87=173, Rob-
ert Simari 79-87=166, Jack Thayer 81-90=171
Individuals:
15. Isaac Leonard, ZM, 91-77=168
33. Matt Smith, Pine Island, 94-83=177
WD - Noah Erickson, Zumbrota-Mazeppa
Medalist: Hunter Fjerstad, Byron, 150
Top team and top five individuals (*) advance
to the State Class AA Meet
News-Record photos by Faye Haugen
Zumbrota-Mazeppas Emily Krohn blasts her way out of the sand trap on the fifth hole at Eastwood Golf
Course on Wednesday at the Section 1AA finals.
Zumbrota-Mazeppas Emma Schnieders pitches out of the tall grass on
the fifth hole at Eastwood Golf Course on Wednesday at the Section 1AA
finals.
Zumbrota-Mazeppas Isaac Leonard watches his tee shot sail down the first fairway in the finals of the
Section 1AA golf meet at Eastwood Golf Course on Wednesday.
Pine Islands Matt Smith winds through on his shot off the first tee at the
Section 1AA finals at Eastwood Golf Course on Wednesday.
KW drops two games in section finals
By Faye Haugen
ROCHESTER You cant fault
the Kenyon-Wanamingo baseball
team for their play at the end of
the season. The Knights, seeded
fourth, defeated the first (South-
land, ranked second in Class A),
second (Randolph) and fifth-
seeded (Medford) teams in the
West Section 1A tournament
Advancing to the Section 1A
finals, KW played toe-to-toe with
East Section 1A champion Wa-
basha-Kellogg (ranked sixth in
Class A) and Chatfield before see-
ing their 2014 campaign come to
an end.
I am proud of how hard this
team played all season, praised
Coach Randy Hockinson. It was
nice to see us compete well against
the top teams in our section.
Randolph
The Knights traveled to Austin
for the West Section 1A finals on
Memorial Day, coming home with
a 5-2 win over Randolph.
We got great pitching by Alex
Roosen, and effective small ball
play added up to a win against
Randolph, said Coach Randy
Hockinson. I am very proud of
this teams effort and focus.
Roosen was in control on the
mound as the right-handed senior
struck out nine, walked one, and
scattered two hits over seven in-
nings.
Leading KW at the plate were
Drew Sathrum, two for four with
a double, Gavin Roosen, two for
four with two RBI, Jared Claw-
iter, two for three with an RBI and
Ted Androli with a single. The
Knights also saw Jace Clawiter
lay down two sacrifice bunts. Con-
nor Sviggum had a sacrifice bunt
and Jake Whipple hit a sacrifice
fly.
The Knights jumped out to 1-0
lead in the second inning. The
Rockets knotted the score at 1-1
in the fourth, but KW came back
with three runs to put the game
away in the top of the fifth inning.
Kenyon-Wanamingo 5 - Randolph 2
R H E
KW 0 1 0 0 3 0 1 5 8 3
Randolph 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 2 2
Pitching IP K BB H R ER
KW - A. Roosen 7 9 1 2 2 1
1B: KW - Drew Sathrum (1), Gavin Roosen
(2), Jared Clawiter (2), Ted Androli (1); 2B:
KW - Drew Sathrum (1), Alex Roosen (1)
Wabasha-Kellogg
Advancing to the winners
bracket in the Section 1A finals,
the Knights came of up short, fall-
ing 1-0 to Wabasha-Kellogg be-
cause they could not come up with
a key hit when they needed one.
We came out a heartbreaking
loser in a pitchers duel, remarked
Coach Hockinson. Great pitch-
ing by Alex Roosen kept us in the
game, but we could not get an
RBI hit.
Roosen struck out six, walked
two and gave up four hits .
The Falcons got their game win-
ner in the bottom of the fourth on
a lead-off double, and a one-out
RBI single that was nearly snagged
by a diving Gavin Roosen at sec-
ond base.
The Knights had their best
chance the next inning when Alex
Roosen led off with a single, fol-
lowed by a walk to Jake Whipple.
But WKs pitcher, Ryan Wolfe,
set the next three Knights down in
order to stop the rally.
Gavin Roosen had two hits in
the loss, one a double. Singles were
earned by Blake Jacobson, Alex
Roosen and Ted Androli.
Kenyon-Wanamingo 0
Wabasha-Kellogg 1
R H E
KW 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 2
WK 0 0 0 1 0 0 x 1 4 1
KW - A. Roosen 6 6 2 4 1 1
1B: KW - Gavin Roosen (1), Blake Jacobson
(1), Alex Roosen (1), Ted Androli (1); 2B: KW
- Gavin Roosen (1),
Chatfield
Dropped into the elimination
bracket, the Knights faced Chat-
field, a 1-0 winner over South-
land earlier in the day. KW had
the same problem in their second
game of the day, lack of a timely
hit.
Our bats just couldnt get to-
gether for a big inning, lamented
Coach Hockinson after the 4-1 loss.
The Gophers jumped out to a 2-
0 lead in the top of the fourth in-
ning and they added solo runs in
the fifth and sixth innings. KWs
only run came in the bottom of the
sixth on an RBI single by Ted An-
droli.
Drew Sathrum struck out four,
walked two and gave up nine hits
in the mound loss. Jake Whipple,
Sathrum (double) and Androli each
had a pair of hits.
The Knights finish the season
with a 15-8 record. They graduate
just two seniors in starters pitcher/
catcher Alex Roosen and first base-
man Jace Clawiter.
We are going to miss those
two seniors, said Coach Hockin-
son.
Kenyon-Wanamingo 1 - Chatfield 4
R H E
Chatfield 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 4 9 0
KW 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 6 2
KW - Sathrum 7 4 2 9 4 3
1B: KW - Jake Whipple (2), Drew Sathrum
(1), Ted Androli (1); 2B: KW - Drew Sathrum
(1)
Kenyon-Wanamingo baseball captain Alex Roosen lifts up the West
Section 1A trophy that the Knights won on Memorial Day with a 5-2 win
over Randolph.
Kenyon-Wanamingos Gavin Roosen slides into home plate to score the first run against Randolph in the West
Section 1A finals.
Kenyon-Wanamingo first baseman Jace Clawiter tosses the ball to
pitcher Alex Roosen for the out at first base against Randolph on
Memorial Day in Austin.
HVL Baseball Conf. Overall
Blue Division W L W L
Cannon Falls 11 1 21 5
Kenyon-Wanamingo 9 3 15 8
Pine Island 9 3 12 7
Lake City 7 5 12 11
Goodhue 3 9 5 12
Zumbrota-Mazeppa 3 9 4 17
Triton 1 11 2 18
Gold Division W L W L
Rochester Lourdes 8 2 20 5
Kasson-Mantorville 7 3 21 4
LaCrescent 6 4 16 9
Hayfield 5 5 12 7
Byron 3 7 8 12
Stewartville 1 9 6 14
STANDINGS

Softball
KW heads to State for the first time
By Faye Haugen
AUSTIN No team in the State
Class A Softball Tournament
should write-off Kenyon-Wana-
mingos modest 13-12 overall
record. The Knights have proven
they come to play.
Winners of the West Section
1A title, the Knights dispatched
Fillmore Central/Lanesboro on
Tuesday evening in Austin at the
Section 1A tournament. One win
over Chatfield would put them into
their first state softball tournament.
No one knew KW would have to
work so hard.
Fillmore Central/Lanesboro
Pitching is often the difference
when tournament time comes
around, and that came to the fore-
front of Tuesdays game in Aus-
tin. Kailee Berquam was tough.
The senior struck out 15, walked
one and gave up one hit to Fill-
more Central/Lanesboro.
Kailee had another great game,
praised Coach Matt Nelson. We
played good defense and scored a
couple timely runs.
The Knights were able to string
three of their six hits together to
score two runs in the fifth inning.
With one out, Makayla Sokoloski,
Berquam and Ellyn Buelke singled.
Buelke batted in Sokoloski and
Berquam scored on a wild pitch.
Those were the only two runs the
Knights would need.
Berquam and Beulke each had
a pair of hits and Sokoloski and
Shayla Berkner recorded singles.
Kenyon-Wanamingo 2
Fillmore Central/Lanesboro 0
R H E
FCL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
KW 0 0 0 0 2 0 x 2 6 1
KW - Berquam 7 15 0 1 0 0
FCL - Malley 6 6 3 6 2 1
1B: KW Ellyn Beulke (2), Shayla Berkner
(1), Makayla Sokoloski (1) Kailee Berquam
(2)
Chatfield - game one
The Knights returned to Todd
Field in Austin on Thursday to
face Chatfield.
KW scored the first run of the
game in the bottom of the sixth
inning when Makayla Sokoloski
singled, Ellyn Buelke walked,
Mariah Quam was hit by a pitch to
load the bases, and Sydney Klem-
ish hit an RBI single.
All the Knights needed to do
was play the same kind of game
they had been playing. But that
didnt happen. A hit batter, a walk
and a single knotted the score at
1-2. But the Gophers didnt stop
there. They added six more runs
for a 7-1 lead.
The wheels came off in the
seventh inning, lamented Coach
Nelson. We played a good game
until then. We had some chances
to score more runs early which
would have helped.
Chatfield held KW scoreless in
the bottom of the seventh to force
a second game.
Kailee Berquam struck out
seven, walked two and gave up
five hits.
Sydney Klemish led the offense
going 2 for 3. Ellyn Buelke had a
double and Makayla Sokoloski,
and Siri Sviggum had singles.
R H E
Chatfield 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 7 7 0
KW 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 2
KW - Berquam 7 7 2 5 7 7
C - Hanson 7 7 2 5 1 1
1B: KW Sydney Klemish (2), Makayla Soko-
loski (1), Siri Sviggum (1); 2B: KW Ellyn
Beulke (1)
Chatfield - championship
The Section 1A championship
game will be remembered for a
long time. Things that stood out
in the marathon contest was: KW
scoring a whomping nine runs in
the top of the ninth; Kailee Ber-
quam throwing 298 pitches in the
two-game championship; Chat-
field using three pitchers in the
finale and all of them struggling;
and KW earning their first trip to
the state softball tournament.
What a game, said an excited
Coach Nelson. The girls never
quit and there were plenty of times
weaker minded players would have
quit. Kailee gutted out 16 innings
through two games.
Both teams plated a pair of runs
in the first inning. KW added two
in the third and a solo run in the
top of the fourth for a 5-2 lead.
But the Gophers came back with a
pair of runs in the bottom of the
fourth and solo run in the fifth to
knot the score. It stayed a 5-5 game
until the top of the ninth when the
Knights got their second wind,
scoring nine runs to take control.
Siri Sviggum walked to open
the inning, but the Gophers made
two quick outs on a fielders choice
and a strikeout. Maddie Anfinson
got the Knights rolling with a
fielders choice followed by a walk
to Shayla Berkner, a two-RBI
double by Savannah Bleess, a
Chatfield error and RBI single by
Berquam, and two-RBI homerun
by Ellyn Buelke, an RBI single by
Sviggum, an RBI double by Ma-
riah Quam, and three straight walks
issued by the Gopher pitching staff
to force in a run.
Chatfield did score four runs in
the bottom of the ninth, but they
were not enough to stop the Knights
in the 14-9 victory.
Everyone contributed so much.
The seniors did a great job of lead-
ing us. We had some big hits and
heads-up base running to break it
open in the ninth, pointed out
Coach Nelson.
Berquam struck out seven,
walked seven and gave up 10 hits.
KW pounded out 17 hits led by
Berquam who was 4 for 6 with
two RBI. Sviggum was 3 for 5
with two stolen bases and an RBI,
Buelke was 2 for 5 with a hom-
erun and three RBI, and Quam
and Bleess each were 2 for 5 with
a double and two RBI.
R H E
KW 2 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 9 14 17 2
Chatfield 2 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 4 9 10 5
KW - Berquam 9 7 7 10 9 5
C - Hanson 5 7 0 9 3 2
C - Irish .1 0 4 4 2 1
C - Keefe 3.2 1 5 4 9 0
1B: KW Makayla Sokoloski (1), Kailee Ber-
quam (4), Siri Sviggum (3), Mariah Quam
(1), Sydney Klemish (1), Shayla Berkner (1),
Ellyn Beulke (1), Maddie Anfinson (1); 2B:
KW Mariah Quam (1), Savannah Bleess (1);
HR: KW Ellyn Beulke (1)
ZMs bid for State comes up short
By Faye Haugen
AUSTIN The Zumbrota-
Mazeppa softball team had a stel-
lar season, with a 21-4 record, but
they came up short in a bid for a
state tournament berth in Austin
on Tuesday. Dropped into the
elimination bracket the Cougars
earned a win over Caledonia/Spring
Grove, but fell to Cotter at the
Section 1AA tournament.
Caledonia/Spring Grove
The Cougars, the West Section
1AA runner-up squared off against
the East Section 1AA runner-up,
Caledonia/Spring Grove in their
first game at Todd Field on Tues-
day.
The game was scoreless until
the third inning when, with two
outs, Morgan Olson reached first
on a fielders choice, stole second
and scored on Amber Gehrkes
RBI double. ZM added an insur-
ance run in the fifth on a triple by
Olson and a sacrifice RBI fly ball
by Gehrke for the 2-0 lead.
We got some timely hits, and
it was nice to play ahead and take
the lead. They had some miscues
on their part that we took advan-
tage of, said Coach Kevin Nel-
son.
Olson earned the mound win
when she struck out seven, walked
two, and scattered three hits. Hailey
Dykes and Jackie Matuska had
ZMs other two hits.
The Warriors did threaten in the
top of the seventh when they put
base runners on second and third
with one out, but a fielders choice
and Olsons seventh strikeout
ended the game.
Zumbrota-Mazeppa 2
Caledonia/Spring Grove
R H E
CSG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2
ZM 0 0 1 0 1 0 x 2 4 0
ZM - Olson 7 7 2 3 0 0
CSG - Bratland 6 4 0 4 2 2
1B: ZM Hailey Dykes (1), Jackie Matuska
(1); 2B: ZM - Amber Gehrke (1); 3B: ZM -
Morgan Olson (1)
Cotter
Winona Cotter and Zumbrota-
Mazeppa have had some memo-
rable battles on the softball field
during the playoffs. Tuesdays
elimination game was another that
will be remembered for awhile.
We always seem to have good
games with Cotter. We won it last
year and they won it this year. We
just never got a hit when we needed
one. We had our chances, la-
mented Coach Nelson.
The Cougars took a 1-0 lead in
the opening inning when Morgan
Olson led off the game with a triple,
scoring on Amber Gehrkes RBI
single. Cotter came back with a
solo run in the second inning and
added another in the third to take
a 2-1 advantage. ZM knotted the
score at 2-2 in the top of the fifth
when Olson singled, stole second
and scored on Carley Hennings
RBI single. But ZM left the bases
loaded at the end of the inning.
Neither team really threatened
the next three innings, but ZM
looked to score in the top of the
ninth when Olson singled, was
bunted to second by Gehrke, Tay-
ler Mort walked, and both of them
moved up a base on Hennings
fielders choice. Cotter tried to pick
off Henning at third with a throw
from the catcher, but the ball sailed
into left field. The speedy Olson
raced for home, colliding with the
Rambler catcher who was able to
hang on to the ball on the throw to
home. Olson was called for the
third out of the inning with the
ZM coaching staff arguing that
the Cotter catcher blocked the plate
before catching the ball. The um-
pire stood by his call ending ZMs
scoring threat.
I thought their player was in
the air when she caught the ball
and then came down and made
the tag, pointed out Coach Nel-
son. But Cotter did a great job of
backing up that bad throw and
making the play. We had a similar
play and we didnt have the back
up there. But we still had our
chances. We had some base run-
ning mistakes and our lack of a
2014 State Class A Softball
Thursday, June 5, 11 a.m.
Browerville (17-3)
Thursday, June 5, 11 a.m.
Cherry (22-4)
Consolation
Friday, June 6, 9 a.m.
Thursday, June 5, 5 p.m.
Consolation
Consolation
Friday, June 6, 2 p.m.
All games at Caswell Park, North Mankato
Third Place
Friday, June 6
11 a.m.
New Ulm Cathedral (23-1)
New York Mills (21-4)
Kenyon-Wamamingo (13-12)
Edgerton/SWMC (20-4)
New Life Academy (19-2)
Norman County (21-3)
Kenyon-Wanamingo pitcher Kailee Berquam gets a lift from catcher Sydney Klemish when the Knights earn
a 2-0 win over Fillmore Central/Lanesboro in the Section 1A tournament on Tuesday in Austin. Second
baseman Makayla Sokoloski also wears a big smile.
Kenyon-Wanamingo pitcher Kailee Berquam delivers a pitch against
Fillmore Central/Lanesboro on Tuesday evening. Berquam has been the
workhorse this season, pitching in 24 of KWs 25 games. The senior
threw 298 pitches over two games (16 innings) in Thursdays Section
1A finals over Chatfield.
HVL Softball Conf. Overall
W L W L
Kasson-Mantorville 12 0 25 0
Zumbrota-Mazeppa 10 2 21 4
Hayfield 10 2 17 4
Stewartville 9 3 13 7
Triton 8 4 10 7
Cannon Falls 7 5 9 7
Byron 6 6 12 9
Lourdes 6 6 10 10
Pine Island 4 8 6 15
Kenyon-Wanamingo 3 9 13 12
LaCrescent 3 9 3 12
Goodhue 3 9 4 14
Lake City 0 12 0 16
STANDINGS
timely hit didnt help.
Olson struck out the first Ram-
bler she faced in the bottom of the
ninth, but a single , a walk-off
homerun over the center field fence
by Hannah Kosel ended the game
and ZMs season.
Olson went the distance on the
mound with six strikeouts, two
walks and 11 hits. Olson aided
her cause at the plate by going 4
for 5 with a pair of triples. Mort
was 2 for 3, Rachel Mensink had a
double and Gehrke, Henning and
Hailey Dykes each had singles.
ZM stranded 10 base runners.
ZM will graduate four seniors
in multi-year starters Carley Hen-
ning (four years), Amber Gehrke
(two years), Kaitlen Buck (three
years) and Ali Frederixon.
Buck broke her foot in the last
regular season game against La-
Crescent and missed the rest of
the season. Frederixon took over
for her at third base. The Cougars
end the season ranked fourth in
Class AA.
Ali stepped into a tough situa-
tion. It was the end of the season
with playoffs starting and she was
put in the position to play third.
She did a really nice job for us,
he added.
Zumbrota-Mazeppa 2 - Cotter 4
R H E
ZM 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 10 2
Cotter 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 11 0
ZM - Olson 8.1 6 2 11 4 2
C - Nachtigal 9 4 4 10 2 2
1B: ZM Morgan Olson (2), Amber Gehrke
(1), Tayler Mort (2), Carley Henning (1),
Hailey Dykes (1); 2B: ZM - Rachel Mensink
(1); 3B: ZM - Morgan Olson (2)
KW to face Edgerton/SWMC in opening game
By Faye Haugen
WANAMINGO The Kenyon-
Wanamingo softball team will open
their first State Class A Softball
Tournament at 1 p.m. on Thurs-
day in North Mankato against
Edgerton/Southwest Minnesota
Christian.
The Flying Dutchmen come into
the tournament with a 20-4 record.
The Dutchmen had scored 217 runs
this season on 276 hits with a team
batting average of .398.
Edgerton/SWMC is led at the
plate by Jenny Nelson who is hit-
ting .506. She is followed by Tan-
ner Gunnick, .482, Savannah
Tinklenberg, 457, Tianna Top, .430
and Hope Veldkamp, .428.
Top is their leading pitcher with
a 19-3 mound record and a 1.66
ERA.
Kailee Berquam has a 12-12
record on the mound for KW with
a 1.95 ERA. She is also the lead-
ing hitter on the team with a .354
batting average. She is followed
by Sydney Klemish, .297, Ellyn
Beulke, .280 (four homeruns),
Makayla Sokoloski, .264, and
Mariah Quam, .250 (two home-
runs).
The rest of the tournament field
includes top-ranked New Ulm
Cathedral and third-ranked New
Life Academy and Cherry. Brow-
erville, New York Mills, Kenyon-
Wanamingo, Edgerton/SWMC,
and Norman County are unranked.
Zumbrota-Mazeppas Jackie Matuska keeps her eyes focused on the pop
fly in Tuesdays game against Caledonia/Spring Grove in the Section 1AA
tournament in Austin.
Zumbrota-Mazeppa third baseman Ali Frederixon stretches out to field the ball against Winona Cotter in
Thursdays Section 1AA tournament.
Matt Nelson
named Section 1A
Coach the Year
WANAMINGO Matt Nelson,
who guided his Kenyon-Wana-
mingo softball team to its first
Section 1A title, was named the
Section 1A Coach of the Year by
his fellow Section 1A coaches.
He will receive his award at the
Minnesota State High School Fast
Pitch Coaches Association Hall
of Fame Banquet on Sunday at 9
a.m. at the Best Western Motel in
Mankato.
Track
Five area girls and one relay team
advance to the State Class A Meet
By Faye Haugen
WINONA The Section 1A
track and field meet was held
over two days in wildly differ-
ent weather conditions in Winona.
Athletes sat through a two hour
lighting and rain delay on Tues-
day. The weather could not have
been nicer on Thursday.
Five area girls, three from Pine
Island and two from Zumbrota-
Mazeppa, and one Pine Island
relay team will compete in
Fridays and Saturdays State
Class A Meet that will be held at
Hamline University.
To qualify for the state meet,
an athlete or relay team must fin-
ish in the top two or meet a quali-
fying standard.
Pine Island
The Panthers had one cham-
pion in the meet when Laura
Torgeson won the gold medal in
the 800-meter run.
Laura surprised everyone but
her coaches by charging to a sec-
ond championship in the 800.
Laura is a hard worker with a lot
of heart and running smarts. She
shaved five seconds off her per-
sonal best time she set last week
at the sub-section meet, praised
Coach Bill Frame.
Eliza Warneke placed second
in three events and will compete
at State in the 200-meter dash,
the 100-meter hurdles and the
300-meter hurdles.
Eliza continued her very suc-
cessful season with three second-
place finishes. She will be a strong
contender in all of them, said
Coach Frame of the freshmen who
makes a return trip to State in
the 100-meter hurdles.
The Panther 4x400-meter re-
lay team of Caitlin Schartau, Sara
Schartau, Brittney Arndt and
Laura Torgeson raced to a sec-
ond-place finish and will advance
to St. Paul.
Also earning medals for Pine
Island were the 4x800-meter re-
lay team of Adeline Angst, Sara
Schartau, Jocasta Adelsman and
Taylor Rasmussen and the 4x200-
meter relay of Caitlin Schartau,
Madi Owen, Madison House and
Brittney Arndt, both fifth.
All four of our relay teams
made the finals on Thursday and
earned points. We cant remem-
ber the last time we even had all
four relay teams at a section meet.
Having the 4x400 team advance
to State is frosting on the cake,
pointed out Coach Frame, who
added, Our jumpers had less than
stellar jumps on Tuesday, but that
was partially due to the heavy
thick air and also because of the
interruption of their competition
due to storm delays. Senior Niki
Fokken closed out her six-year
varsity career in high jumping
and she will be missed next sea-
son.
Zumbrota-Mazeppa
Zumbrota-Mazeppas Maddie
Lindhart won her second straight
Section 1A title in the shot put
and she was second in the discus
to earn a trip to the state meet in
both events.
Lindhart had a winning toss
of 282.75 in the shot put, well
under her best throw of the sea-
son at 418. Coach Jared An-
dring noted that she persevered
even though she didnt have her
best day. The juniors throw in
the discus of 1164 earned her
the silver medal.
Eighth-grader Skyler Jacob-
son ran her best race of the sea-
son in the 1600-meter run, plac-
ing second.
Skyler ran an unbelievable
race in the 1600-meter run. It
was her fastest time of the sea-
son by 10 seconds, praised
Coach Andring.
Kenyon-Wanamingo
Mara Quam had a good day
for Kenyon-Wanamingo, but she
came up short of returning to the
State Class A Meet. Quam placed
fourth in the long jump, fifth in
the 100-meter hurdles, sixth in
the 300-meter hurdles and ninth
in the triple jump.
Tess Hokanson ran her best
time in the 400-meter dash to
place fifth.

Plainview-Elgin-Millville 151, Lake City
70, Byron 70, Pine Island 65, LaCres-
cent 52, Dover-Eyota 52, Grand Meadow/
LeRoy-Ostrander/Southland 51, Rush-
ford-Peterson/Houston 40, Chatfield 38,
Lanesboro/Fillmore Central 34, Cot-
ter 32, Zumbrota-Mazeppa 32, Schaeffer
Academy 27, Lyle/Pacelli 26, Stew-
artville 24, Medford 21, Caledonia/
Spring Grove 21, Kenyon-Wanamingo
20, Lourdes 17, Cannon Falls 15, Bloom-
ing Prairie 14, Hayfield 10, Bethlehem
Academy 7, Wabasha-Kellogg 5, Triton
2, MSAD 2, St. Charles 2
Track events
100-meter hurdles (16.05): 2. Eliza
Warneke (PI) 15.68; 5. Mara Quam (KW)
16.27; 1600-meter run (5:14.47): 2. Skyler
Jacobson (ZM) 5:25.47; 400-meter dash
(59.1): 5. Tess Hokanson (KW) 1:00.81;
200-meter dash (26.2): 2. Eliza Warneke
(PI) 26.67; 300-meter hurdles (46.73):
2. Eliza Warneke (PI) 45.99; 6. Mara Quam
(KW) 48.97; 800-meter run (2:20.12):
1. Laura Torgeson (PI) 2:22.39; 11. Skyler
Jacobson (ZM) 2:34.4
Field events
High jump (53): 9. Niki Fokken (PI) 49;
Triple jump (354): 9. Mara Quam (KW)
33 Long jump (171): 4. Mara Quam
(KW) 161.5; ; Shot put (39): 1. Maddie
Lindhart (ZM) 382.75; Discus (11910):
2. Maddie Lindhart (ZM) 1164
Relays
4x800-meter relay (9:47.44): 5. Pine
Island (Adeline Angst, Sara Schartau, Jo-
casta Adelsman, Taylor Rasmussen) 10:21.01;
4x200-meter relay (1:46.8): 5. Pine Is-
land (Caitlin Schartau, Madi Owen, Madison
House, Brittney Arndt) 1:50.17 4x100-meter
relay (50.94): 7. Pine Island (Madison House,
Brittney Arndt, Katie Schultz, Madi Owen)
53.15; 4x400-meter relay (4:05.95): 2.
Pine Island (Caitlin Schartau, Sara Schartau,
Brittney Arndt, Laura Torgeson) 4:06.79
Zumbrota-Mazeppas Maddie Lindhart won the Section 1A track title
for the second straight year. She placed ninth in last years state meet.
State Class A Track Information
Friday preliminaries and finals
3:30 p.m. - Girls 100-meter hurdles (Pine Islands Eliza Warneke)
4:45 p.m. - Girls discus finals (Zumbrota-Mazeppas Maddie Lindhart)
5:10 p.m. - Boys 400-meter run (Pine Islands Kyle Groven)
5:41 p.m. - Girls 800-meter run (Pine Islands Laura Torgeson)
5:51 p.m. - Boys 800-meter run (Pine Islands Mitchel Acker)
6:00 p.m. - Girls 200-meter dash (Pine Islands Eliza Warneke)
6:08 p.m. - Boys 200-meter dash (Pine Islands Ben Farrell)
6:43 p.m. - Girls 4x400-meter relay (Pine Island)
6:58 p.m. - Boys 4x400-meter relay (Pine Island)
Saturday finals
3:30 p.m. - Girls shot put finals (Zumbrota-Mazeppas Maddie Lindhart)
5:09 p.m. - Girls 1600-meter run (Zumbrota-Mazeppas Skyler Jacobson)
5:41 p.m. - Boys 400-meter run (Pine Islands Kyle Groven)
5:56 p.m - Girls 300-meter hurdles (Pine Islands Eliza Warneke)
6:12 p.m. - Girls 800-meter run (Pine Islands Laura Torgeson)
6:20 p.m. - Boys 800-meter run (Pine Islands Mitchel Acker)
6:30 p.m. - Girls 200-meter dash (Pine Islands Eliza Warneke)
6:35 p.m. - Boys 200-meter dash (Pine Islands Ben Farrell)
6:56 p.m. - Girls 4x400-meter relay (Pine Island)
7:05 p.m. - Boys 4x400-meter relay (Pine Island)
Pine Islands Laura Torgeson (right) edges Grand Meadow/LeRoy-Ostrander/
Southlands McKenzie Kirtz at the finish line to place first in the 800-
meter run at the Section 1A meet in Winona on Thursday.
Kenyon-Wanamingos Tess Hokanson
crosses the finish line in the 400-
meter dash, placing fifth in the
Section 1A Meet in Winona.
Pine Islands Kyle Groven nips Lourdes Nick Steinmetz for second place in the 400-meter dash at Paul Geil
Field in Winona on Thursday at the Section 1A Meet.
PI advances three boys and a relay
team to the State Class A Meet
By Faye Haugen
WINONA It has often been
noted that Section 1A is the tough-
est track section in the state of
Minnesota. Many of the athletes
who stood on the medal stand at
the Section 1A meet on Thurs-
day in Winona will also be stand-
ings on the medal stand at the
state meet this weekend. That is
why making it to the state meet
out of Section 1A is so tough, as
many athletes found out.
Three Pine Island boys and
one Panther relay team will take
part in Fridays and Saturdays
Class A meet at Hamline Uni-
versity. A number of other area
boys came very close to earning
a trip to St. Paul.
To qualify for the state meet,
an athlete or relay team must fin-
ish in the top two or meet a quali-
fying standard.
Pine Island
The Panthers had one cham-
pion in the meet in sophomore
Mitchel Acker in the 800-meter
run. Acker rank a sizzling time
of 1:58.04, beating second-place
Jonah Gehrt of Byron by over
two seconds.
Ben Farrell will advance in
the 200-meter dash after placing
second in that event. The junior
placed fourth in the 100-meter
dash and was third in the long
jump just missing the qualifying
standard in both events.
Kyle Groven was second in
the 400-meter dash and fifth in
the 200-meter dash.
The 4x400-meter relay team
of Ben Farrell, Mitchel Acker,
Kyle Groven and Jason Hoerle
placed second to advance to the
State Class A Meet.
The Panther 4x800-meter re-
lay team of Isaiah Ondler, Jason
Hoerle, Jacob Higgins and
Mitchel Acker missed advanc-
ing to the state meet by .77 of a
second. They placed third.
Also earning medals at the
Section 1A meet were Isaiah
Ondler, fifth in the 800-meter run,
and Jack Miller, fifth in the dis-
cus.
Overall, the Panthers placed
third in the final team standings
with 87 points. Plainview-Elgin-
Millville took team honors with
106.6 points followed by Lour-
des with 88 points.
Kenyon-Wanamingo
Caleb Greseth came very close
to advancing to State in the 110-
meter hurdles. The Kenyon-
Wanamingo junior placed third
in 15.90, just .07 of a second
short of qualifying by standard.
Junior Eric Hokanson also placed
third in the 1600-meter run.
The Knights 4x800-meter re-
lay team of Ben Nystuen, Ben
Ringham, Eric Hokanson and
Micah Grove placed fifth.
The Knights 4x200-meter re-
lay team of Caleb Greseth, Devyn
Stordahl, Mason Stevenson and
Kyle Keller placed fourth.
Zumbrota-Mazeppa
Craig Banks had a great run
in the 400-meter dash placing
fourth in 50.47, just .04 of a sec-
ond from qualifying on standard.
Craig ran incredible but just
missed State standard. He was
able to cut five seconds off his
time in the last two weeks which
I have never seen before, said
Coach Jared Andring, who added,
The 4x100 meter relay team did
really well. They ran their fast-
est time of the season, but, un-
fortunately, that race was loaded.
The top four teams are advanc-
ing to state, two on standard.
The Cougars 4x100-meter re-
lay team of Jacob Dahl, Matt
Lyon, Sean OMalley and Steve
Askvig placed eighth.
Plainview-Elgin-Millville 106.6, Lourdes
88, Pine Island 87, Rushford-Peter-
son/Houston 72, Bethlehem Academy
63, Byron 162, Stewartville 56, LaCres-
cent 52, Cotter 50, Caledonia/Spring
Grove 26, Hayfield 35, Chatfield 27,
Kenyon-Wanamingo 27, Lake City 25,
Lanesboro/Fillmore Central 22, Wa-
basha-Kellogg 20, Triton 13, Dover-Eyota
13, Zumbrota-Mazeppa 8, Grand
Meadow/LeRoy-Ostrander/Southland 7,
Blooming Prairie 7, MSAD 7, Medford
6, Cannon Falls 5.6, St. Charles 1.6
Track events
100-meter dash (11.38): 4. Ben Farrell
(PI) 11.51; 110-meter hurdles (15.83):
3. Caleb Greseth (KW) 15.90; 1600-meter
run (4:27.17): 3. Eric Hokanson (KW)
4:31.65; 400-meter dash (50.43): 2. Kyle
Groven (PI) 50.21; 4. Craig Banks (ZM) 50.47;
800-meter run (1:58.96): 1. Mitchel Acker
(PI) 1:58.04; 5. Isaiah Ondler (PI) 2:04.25;
200-meter dash (22.93): 2. Ben Farrell
(PI) 22.88; 5. Kyle Groven (PI) 23.12; 3200-
meter run (9:41.74): 12. Bailey Berg (ZM)
11:10.49
Field events
Discus (1476): 5. Jack Miller (PI) 1418;
Triple jump (43): 8. Chris Frick (PI)
4391.75; Long jump (2011): 3. Ben
Farrell (PI) 208.76; 4. Chris Frick (PI) 208
Relays
4x800-meter relay (8:17.88): 3. Pine
Island (Isaiah Ondler, Jason Hoerle, Jacob
Higgins, Mitchel Acker) 8:17.11; 5. Kenyon-
Wanamingo (Ben Nystuen, Micah Grove, Ben
Ringham, Eric Hokanson) 8:34.29; 4x200-
meter relay (1:32.19): 4. Kenyon-Wana-
mingo (Caleb Greseth, Devyn Stordahl, Ma-
son Stevenson, Kyle Keller) 1:33.68; 4x100-
meter relay (44.47): 8. Zumbrota-Mazeppa
(Jacob Dahl, Matt Lyon, Sean OMalley, Steve
Askvi g) 45.88; 4x400-meter relay
(3:28.94): 2. Pine Island (Ben Farrell, Mitchel
Acker, Kyle Groven, Jason Hoerle) 3:28.17
Kenyon-Wanamingos Caleb Greseth clears the last hurdles in the section
finals of the 110-meter high hurdles in Winona, Thursday. Greseth
placed third to just miss a trip to the state meet.
Zumbrota-Mazeppas Craig Banks
breaks out of the blocks at the start
of the 400-meter dash. Banks placed
fourth, just missing advancing to
State on standard.
Pine Islands Mitchel Acker takes a look behind to see how close the rest
of the field is in the 800-meter finals in Winona, Thursday. Acker won
the event by over two seconds.
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