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Wednesday, December 4, 2013 No. 49

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Church of St. Michael to celebrate Zumbrota has many holiday activities and 40th annual Holiday Tea Dec. 7
By Audra DePestel PINE ISLAND The Church of St. Michael in Pine Island will be celebrating its 40th annual Holiday Tea on Saturday, December 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the church hall. This years theme is Baskets of Joy. Admission is free and everyone is invited to attend. This kickoff to Christmas is sponsored by the Council of Catholic Women (CCW) and features lots of holiday treats and treasures, and a variety of handmade craft items and homemade goodies for purchase. The Pine Island High School carolers will provide holiday music at the event, and there are drawings to win an assortment of holiday prizes including a St. James gift certificate, a stained glass nativity scene, a handmade quilt, and more. The first CCW holiday tea took place at the Church of St. Michael in 1973 under the driving force of Kathryn Micka and Joanne Keute. Back then, all the ladies wore long dresses and there wasnt a theme, just the idea of an open house style way of spreading and sharing community goodwill through a warm and friendly Christmas atmosphere. That idea still holds strong today along with the popularity of this event. Many locals and people from the surrounding area look forward to the holiday tea each year to share in good tidings and enjoy the tastes of the season. One memorable taste was Father Roger Hermess famous homemade fruitcakes. People still talk about how good and moist they were and how you could only purchase two. Dressing up for the occasion was another feature of the holiday event. Although its optional, CCW Presi-

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Coordinators, from left to right, Janet Johnston, Jan McNallan, Lene Heise, and Barb Rolfson, are excited about the upcoming 40th annual Holiday Tea at the Church of St. Michael in Pine Island on Saturday, December 7. They encourage everyone to stop by and share in the Christmas spirit.

dent and event organizer Jan McNallan said the majority of those who attend still come dressed up in holiday attire or their Sunday best, which enhances the Christmas spirit. McNallan said that the exciting part of all this is the fact that the holiday tea has lasted for 40 years. When asked How do you do it? she answered cheerfully, We all work together and its fun. The Church of St. Michael enlists help from members of each of the three CCW circles. St. Eliza-

beth Circle president is Barb Rolfson, St. Isabella Circle President is Lisa Cramer, and St. Theresa President is Janet Johnston. All women members of the church belong to one of these three circles. Lene Heise and Barb Rolfson, who also help coordinate the event, said they agree that it is a collaborative effort requiring the help of many hands. All the ladies are encouraged to help out and contribute to the event in one way or another. Each lady of the parish is asked to bring an item to the craft table and

the bakery table and help promote the event with tickets for the prize drawing. Rolfson said, We also ask our senior members to be our honored servers at the tea table. Heise has been instrumental in the creative planning and decorating for the event, and in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the holiday tea she made special ornament favors for the attending guests. Commemorative aprons were also available for purchase at the church, and they will be worn by those helping at the event.

Goodhue Community Christmas is Dec. 7

GOODHUE The Goodhue Community Christmas celebration will be held on Saturday, December 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Goodhue Lions Community Center, 105 Broadway Street. A bake, craft, and product sale will be held. Miss Goodhue royalty will be in attendance. Cookies, cider, milk, and coffee will be provided. Enter the drawings for a chance to win Goodhue Chamber Bucks. Five $25 prizes will be awarded in the adult drawings; eight $10 awards in the childrens drawings. Photos with Santa will be from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Sleigh rides will be offered by Herman and Sue Von Knobelsdorff. The annual Goodhue Lioness Tour of Homes will be from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Homes on the tour are those of Marty and Jodi Bollum, Patrice OReilly, Ralph and Pat Mann, and Jon and Angela Morken. Tickets are available at First Farmers & Merchants Bank; the bake, craft, and product sale; and at the homes on the tour. See this weeks and last weeks News-Record for articles on the homes. Dont forget your Christmas tree. In the Lodermeiers parking lot, the Goodhue Jaycees will be selling trees.

GCED releases options for site solutions

By Alicia Hunt-Welch The Goodhue County Education District has released the second phase of the study conducted to analyze facility needs and growth options. GCED director Cherie Johnson was at the the KenyonWanamingo School Board meeting on November 25 to present an overview of the phase two study regarding future site options. An initial study to evaluate solutions to lack of space began two years ago. The second phase of the study is now in the hands of the Zumbrota-Mazeppa, KW, Goodhue, Cannon Falls and Red Wing school districts. These consortium member districts are being asked for their input before the GCED makes a final decision. As presented in the study, the clear options are: Consolidate special education services and construct a new building in Red Wing next to the high school. This option to build is estimated at $14.4 million. Consolidate services and construct a new building at the current Wastedo site. This option to build is estimated at $14.8 million. Remain at the three current locations (Wastedo, and Riverside and Jefferson in Red Wing) and address building maintenance and upgrade projects. This option to address deferred maintenance projects was estimated at $10.8 million. In addition the GCED is currently leasing space at two other sites due to lack of space. The GECD would still need to address a lack of space issue as they move in to the future. The site option study was completed by Springsted Inc. In the summary presented to the school boards, the advantages to consolidating and building in Red Wing outweighed the advantages of building at the Wastedo site. The Springsted study listed the Red Wing site advantages in categories of land availability, site constraints, shared utilities, less existing obstacles, less potential hazardous concerns, attendance and transportation benefits, more possible shared services, transportation savings, utility and operational considerations, less site demolition preparation, and financing and tax impact. The advantages were listed as about equal for either the Red Wing or Wastedo site under the categories of road and infrastructure benefits, operational considerations related to location, land costs, staffing, mileage costs for staff, duplication of supplies and equipment, utilities, and time savings for staff in driving among various sites. Johnson gave no preferred recommendation to the KW School Board. She encouraged the board to review all the materials available in the study and contact the GCED with their preferred option and any comments or concerns they may have. KW Superintendent Jeff Evert said if an option to build is selected, then the KW district would own a part of that new building. If staying at current sites and conducting deferred maintenance projects option was the selection, his district would be paying to up-

By Marilyn Anderson ZUMBROTA A variety of shopping experiences, entertainment options and holiday festivities are available in Zumbrota to fill your calendar in December. Minimal travel is needed to experience the Christmas events offered by local businesses and organizations. The Zumbrota-Mazeppa High School choir concert will provide a wonderful way to spend an evening Thursday, December 5. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in the ZMHS auditorium. There is a full day of activity on Saturday, December 7. Zumbrotas businesses have been working on the details for Christmas in Zumbrota with sales and events. An open house will be held at the Zumbrota Telephone Company at 411 Main Street from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. that day with Santa visiting between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Mrs. Claus is also expected to be shopping and visiting downtown, making stops at Phenomenal Woman and Phenomenally Yours. Christ Lutheran Church at 223 E. 5th Street is offering Christmas for Kids from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on December 7. Children preschool through fifth grade can enjoy the morning with skits, songs, and other activities while adults are out shopping. Call 507-732-5421 for details and to register. A Holiday Festival Lunch and Bake Sale, sponsored by the Women of United Redeemer Lutheran church will also be held Saturday, December 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. In addition to the luncheon served, a wide variety of baked goods, including lefse, will be sold. The 14th annual Christmas Tour of Homes hosted by the Zumbrota Area Historical Society also takes place on Saturday, December 7, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Four homes are featured and decorated for the holidays. Purchase tickets at Main Street Pharmacy, at the URLC Holiday Luncheon or at the homes on the tour on Saturday. The History Museum (55 East 3rd Street) will be open extended hours from 10 a. m. until 5 p.m. for viewing of a holiday display of colored glassware of the Depression era and to enjoy refreshments. Crossings will host Fabrications Ten, the tenth annual group show featuring textiles, fiber art, and jewelry, throughout the month of December. A reception for the artists will be held December 7 from 2-4 p.m. Be sure to stop in to enjoy light refreshments with other art lovers. The Zumbrota Public Library will host two special events in December. On Saturday, December 7, a Winter Book Sale and Ornament Crafting event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Then, on Monday, December 9, the library will host their annual Santa Story Time beginning at 6:30 p.m. On the evening of December 7, head to Zumbrotas State Theatre where Crossings at Carnegie brings Alison Scott and her sixpiece band to Zumbrota to perform, A Soulful Christmas beginning at 7:30 p.m. Members of the ZMHS choir will take the stage with Scott for a portion of the show. With the seasons changing, the Farmers Market has moved and become the Zumbrota Indoor Winter Market. Open Tuesdays, noon until 5 p.m. at 290 Main Street (inside New River Church), it offers a variety of items, many that are perfect for gift-giving. Zumbrota Health Services, at the corner of West 4th and Mill Streets, will host a Craft and Bake Sale on Thursday, December 12 from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. and again from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. There will be handmade crafts, homemade baked goods, and homemade donuts. The event will be held in the lobby of the facility. The Zumbrota-Mazeppa High School band concert will be presented Thursday, December 12. Their performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in the ZMHS auditorium. On the evening of December 13, the State Theatre is the place to be, where Crossings at Carnegie is bringing SimpleGifts with Billy McLaughlin. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. On December 21, you wont want to miss the Hometown Holiday Show at the State Theatre, beginning at 7:30 p.m. This community-wide variety show of music and storytelling will feature performances by the ZMHS Jazz Band, a flute and cello duet, Irish soft shoe dancers from the Zumbrota Dance Studio, Rochesters Choral Arts Ensemble, and other fabulous acts from the area. Pianist/accordionist Dan Chouin-ard and fiddle/mandolin player Peter Ostroushko will join the local performers. This concert is a joint production between Crossings and the Zumbrota Area Arts Council (ZAAC). grade sites owned by other districts. In that case, Evert said it would be better to own a portion of the project by consolidating and constructing a new facility. Although the GCED would like final approval from all five member districts before construction of a new building begins, Johnson said that opposition from one district would not hold the GCED hostage in moving forward. Johnson said if one member district is opposed, it has the option to withdraw from the consortium. If the GCED does move to construct a new building, Kraus Anderson has been selected as the contractor for the project. To read a previous article on this subject, visit zumbrota.com, search for the term GCED, and select Goodhue County Education District weighs site options.

Christmas in Wanamingo is December 5

By Alicia Hunt-Welch WANAMINGO The annual Christmas in Wanamingo event will be held on Thursday, December 4. Local businesses are preparing to welcome you in the spirit of the season. Stop at participating businesses from 5-7 p.m. for refreshments, activities, and to sign up for door prizes. Pick up a Mingo Bucks drawing card at any participating business that evening. Visit each of the ten businesses indicated on the card to receive a stamp. Completed cards may be placed in the drawing box at Security State Bank, and winners will be drawn the next day. The first card picked will receive $100 in Mingo Bucks. Three other cards will be drawn for $25 prizes. Santa will arrive at SEMA Equipment on a tractor at 4:30 p.m. An open house will be from 4:30-7:30 p.m. for visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus, having photos taken, and enjoying goodies and glow necklaces. SEMA is a Toys for Tots program drop-off site. Enter to win prizes with every toy donation. For convenient shopping, local vendors will be set up in the Wanamingo Community Center offering foods, crafts, and other products.

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Hat racks
Dispatch from the Den
By Michael Redmond Goodhue Superintendent

On more than one occasion in my formative years, my father shared with me this pearl of wisdom, Use your head for something other than a hat rack. As a child growing up in a very working class environment, my dad was a lot like the other dads, and as you can probably guess, he was pretty direct and not much known for subtlety in his approach. But, he definitely had a point in regard to the importance of using ones brain. As an educator, Ive long been fascinated by the function of the human brain. As a young teacher, I was surprised at how little was known about the brain and its connection to student learning. I was also surprised at how little any understanding of the brain connected with what was happening in the classroom. Well, as Bob Dylan might sing, the times they are a changing. Understanding of the brain and its impact on student learning has exploded in the past ten years. For example, Harvard University now offers masters and doctoral degrees in a Mind, Brain and Education (MBE) program of studies. Likewise, there are a number of other universities across the country doing similar things in connecting brain research and learning. Two of my favorite persons in the field of brain research and its connection to learning are Carol Dweck and Eric Jensen. They are my favorites because they both

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share high quality information that can be used in the classroom and by parents raising children. Jensen is well known for the many books hes written, all centering in some manner on teaching with the brain in mind. Carol Dweck is currently a professor at Stanford University and the author of one of my favorite books of all time, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. This book is not some fluffy collection of opinions thinly veiled as research. It is a research-heavy, detailed analysis of how the brain functions, grows, and has a large impact on learning. My only regret in reading Dwecks book is that I didnt read it when my kids were much younger. I think it would have helped me be a better parent. Dwecks, and many other researchers, primary contention is that the brain is malleable. The brain can learn and grow, much more so than previously thought and much later in life than previously thought. Related to this contention is the understanding that intelligence is not fixed. Intelligence can grow. I know this runs counter to some commonly held opinions, but its true. So, what does this mean for students? I think its important for students to understand that their brains can grow, and intelligence is not a fixed trait but one that can be changed with hard work and lots of learning practice. For example, there are some interesting studies as to the reason why groups of students in the United States are not as good at solving math problems as groups of students in other parts of the world. The finding is the American kids give up sooner than others. Students from the U.S. often convince themselves they dont have a math brain and therefore cant be good at math. In reality,

much of math intelligence is learned and improved primarily through persistence and hard work. And no, Im not saying everyone can be the next math genius, but I am saying we are too quick to limit our learning, especially in the area of math, and accept something as fact when its not. Most researchers, including Carol Dweck, believe it is much better to praise a child for effort in learning and to avoid telling a student she/he is smart. Again, this goes back to the primary premise that intelligence can grow with persistence and hard work. A big part of learning is trying new things and stretching ones self in the process. When a person does this they often have temporary failures, or bumps in the road, which can make a person look kind of silly, or even stupid at times. But its important to remember that struggles along the way are a natural part of learning, and praising a childs effort will result in greater persistence and develop the ability to overcome the bumps along the way. The opposite is often true when telling kids theyre smart. Some kids, when told theyre smart, think the smartness is a natural ability and a fixed trait. They also, often without even knowing theyre doing it, develop ways of protecting the image of being smart and avoiding challenges or situations in which they might not appear to be smart. In other words, they spend time and effort on protecting the image of being smart when they should really be challenging themselves to grow, and thus exposing themselves to short-term failures in the process. So, in other words, telling a kid he/she is smart might actually lead them away from the trials and tribulations that are a normal part of growing more intelligent.

Wanamingo

Wanamingo is in a position to refinance bonds

By Alicia Hunt-Welch WANAMINGO The bond rating for the City of Wanamingo recently was increased from a BBB rating to an A-, according to City Administrator Michael Boulton. The improved bond rating primarily means the city can qualify for lower interest rates on borrowing. The Standard & Poors bond rating moved Wanamingo from an A-3 or lower middle grade category to an A-1 or upper middle grade category. This A- rating indicated the obligor has a strong capacity to meet its financial commitments, rather than an adequate capacity (as defined by a BBB rating). Boulton said after reviewing long-term borrowing bonds held by the city, Wanamingo may be in a position to refinance up to five bonds to obtain lower interest rates. The Wanamingo City Council and Economic Development Authority will be presented with more information on this process in January. Refinancing higher interest bonds could save the city more than $67,000 over the life of the bonds. One of these bonds could be for the Wanamingo Medical Center, a facility operated by the EDA.
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At the EDA meeting following the city council meeting on November 18, Boulton said a few individuals have contacted the city

with interest in purchasing land in the Industrial Park. Brian Groth, owner of Groth Implement on Main Street, attended the meeting to find out if the EDA would be willing to sell a parcel if he had no immediate intention to build on the land. Groth said he has tossed around the idea of making an offer on the former Wright Coaches building. But prior to making an offer on the building, he would need additional lot space for his equipment. Groth said he has not yet and would not contact the Wrights with an offer until he knew if the city would sell the adjoining lot between the Wright building and Highway 57. He would also want to know how much the EDA would want for the parcel. Boulton estimated the EDA would need to get about $50,000 for the parcel, just to cover that owed on the bond when the TIF district was set up. Groth told the EDA he would not need Tax Increment Financing if he purchased the lot; he would pay for it outright. Groth mentioned that the Industrial Park lots would offer more highway visibility for his business versus his current location, but clearly noted he has not made any decision at this time. The EDA noted that since Groth has approached them, they would offer him the first opportunity to buy if another interested party were to come forward in the meantime.

A motion by Josh Schaefer to offer first right of refusal to Groth for the parcel west of the Wright building carried 5-0.
EDA Summit

Boulton said he attended the Goodhue County EDA Summit in October. Each community was able to put forth a business that has been significant in their community. This years emphasis was on manufacturing; therefore, the City of Wanamingo recognized Jeff Benson of Jeffs Welding. The business has been in town since the 1980s. In 2005, Jeffs Welding built on their current location in the Industrial Park. The following year Benson sold his previous building to the city. Boulton said, Jeffs Welding is a perfect example of being a rural agricultural business and wide-range manufacturing business at the same time. Boulton added that Benson was also instrumental in the decision for Concast to purchase a building in Wanamingo. The City of Kenyon showcased Foldcraft at the the summit.
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The EDA carried a resolution to continue leasing the EDA farmland to Keith Allen through the 2014 farming year. Heat tape was put on the eves troughs around the Medical Facility Building to ward against ice build-up this winter.

I hope all of you had a pleasant and luscious Thanksgiving with family and friends. Now we enter the most unproductive time of the school year. Why do I write unproductive? Even without some teachers trying to use this season as a teaching moment, the students are excited about Christmas. The television is blaring ads for everything from toys and games to new televisions and gobs of furniture. For Christians, the meaning of Christmas has been subsumed by commercials. As for the rest of us (Jews, Muslims, etc.), we are of mixed emotions about the season. We are almost pleased that consumerism has overwhelmed religion, but we are also upset by the message to buy this and that. Years ago, my wife and I sent out thousands of letters to Jewish congregations throughout the USA. We were asking for alternative curriculum for the schools at this time of the year. We already knew that one could not protest the cur-

rent curriculum with its emphasis on Christmas without offering something to take its place. We either received no answer or a return letter asking, If you find one, please send a copy! Back when Minnesota had a State Board of Education, it sponsored a task force with the primary objective and question: What should a high school class on comparative religion cover in the religions of the world? About thirty people from around the state were drafted to be on the task force. The group consisted of men and women, all the racial and ethnic groups, clergy and lay. It met several times. The task force quickly determined the content of the high school class; then the question of the time period from Thanksgiving to Christmas was raised. The rest of the meetings were totally devoted to this question. The result of the task force consisted of 26 pages. The first 25 were the content of the comparative religion class. The last page was the dos and donts for this time of the year. The interesting part was that the task force was almost unanimous in their list. The list included such items as no Christmas trees in the schools anywhere, not in classrooms, offices, or entrances.

In fact, the clergy led the way for removal of the Christmas story from the classroom. They wanted it taught by themselves and the parents in the church and home. They didnt want it taught in the public school system. The State Board of Education sent copies of the report to all school districts in the state. The guidelines were optional, all of them. Some school districts decided to adopt them and others did not. Certain districts asked the local ministerial council what they thought of the guidelines, especially the last page. The response was, We dont have a problem, so what are we trying to solve? (Giving true meaning to cant see the trees for the forest; or is it the other way, cant see the forest for the trees?) The result is that the problem of Christmas in the public schools is still a distraction preventing meaningful learning. Another non-curriculum solution is to lengthen the holiday season vacation and have a winter vacation from Thanksgiving to New Years. I doubt if this will ever happen, since the tourist season and businesses up north control the summer vacation for all. Until next week.

By Alicia Hunt-Welch WANAMINGO At the November 25 Kenyon-Wanamingo School Board meeting, the teacher seniority list was approved by the board. The list included all 51 tenured teachers employed by the district, in addition to ten nontenured or probationary teachers. It also specified the date each teacher was hired, valid licenses held by each, and the dates those licenses are set to expire. Teachers and staff with the most years employed by the district are Karen Davidson (34), Renee Hildebrandt (29), Randy Hockinson (26), Heidi Haugen and Rich Kincaid (24), Sue Fogelson and

Miriam Dotson (23), Mary Peters Smith (22), Deb Hinrichs and Kris Kincaid (21), and Rita Harty (20). Teachers Alyssa Trow, Cheryl Dahl and Laura McAnally gave the school board an overview of the AMLE conference they attended November 7-9. The conference on middle level education was held in Minneapolis and offered comprehensive professional development information for those working with students ages 1015. Fall coaching evaluations were completed. Superintendent Jeff Evert said Athletic Director Randy Hockinson does a great job of asking the easy questions and the hard

ones of coaches to make improvement in their programs. Principal Brent Ashland, Evert, and Hockinson participated in speaking with coaches. Ashland said Keith Nord will return to KW on December 2 for several special events. The former Minnesota Vikings player is an educational speaker who will address an assembly to students in the morning. Following this, Nord will conduct an intense leadership workshop for selected students and staff. Then at 7 p.m. in the evening, Nord will have a presentation in the high school auditorium in Kenyon geared for parents and adults who work with students.

KW School prepares for the sale of aid anticipation certificates

A special board meeting was held on November 14 to canvass and accept results from the referendum election. The minutes from that meeting were approved by the board. In review, 838 individuals voted in the special election. Of those, 633 voted in favor of the referendum and 205 voted against. Superintendent Evert said he appreciated those who worked to support the referendum and those who voted in favor of renewing monies set to expire this year. The KW Elementary School music program will be held December 16 with performances at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the school gymnasium in Wanamingo. The December school board meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 18 at 7 p.m. The auditor plans to attend to present the district audit for the 2012-13 school year.

Praise for some pretty terrific kids

To the Editor: There are too many negative stories out there about kids: kids who get in to trouble, kids who are mean to each other, kids who disrespect their parents, and the list goes on. Id like to share a story about a few terrific kids I know. These are normal smalltown kids, and I know that they are not the only group of great kids in our area. This year I have the priviledge of being troop leader for my daughters Girl Scout Brownie troop. I knew some of the girls pretty well before, and I knew that they are enthusiastic and respectful. What I didnt know is how much they would teach me about what kids can and want to do. We have spent the year so far exploring things they like and what they have in common with each other and with girls around the world. They have earned badges and done community service. Theyre currently working on a Stop Bullying presentation for Zumbrota Public Library. Its been pretty busy! So, the other parents and I decided to give them a Christmas party meeting, a chance to just have fun without any goal in mind. At our last meeting, we took time to discuss what they want to

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By Alicia Hunt-Welch WANAMINGO At the November 25 meeting, the KenyonWanamingo School Board voted to allow the sale of $800,000 in aid anticipation certificates for short term borrowing. It was noted Ehlers Financial Advisors is working for the sale to take place on December 17. The board also gave board chair Doug Kyllo and Superintendent Jeff Evert authorido at their party. I was thinking zation with parameters to sign the music, crafts, snacks, maybe a gift documents and approve the sale. exchange. Here were their sug- Donations accepted Several donations were accepted gestions: Lets make presents for people in the hospital, Lets make with thanks by the board. They cards for cancer patients, and included $3,170.57 from the KW Lets make cookies for residents Knights Booster Clubs for an ice of the nursing home. When asked machine and pom poms for the how they wanted to celebrate Little Kids Cheer Clinic; $2,186 Christmas as a troop, these eight- from the Kenyon-Wanamingo and nine-year-old girls thought Education Foundation for educational enhancement requests; only of others. I think we can all take a lesson $469.80 from the KW Baseball from these girls in this season of Boosters for baseball bats and tee; giving. How much are we actu- and $345.70 from the KW Volally giving of ourselves to others? leyball Boosters. Can we spend less money and more Other business The district held their annual time with the people around us and really make a difference to mandatory Truth-in-Taxation on November 25. Superintendent Jeff others? Citizens of small-town Minne- Evert gave an overview of district sota, these kids are our future and accounts, budgets and standard procedures. Evert said the district our future looks bright! Kristen Donovan was notified that the Kenyon CounTroop #25421 leader try Club plans to oppose their propZumbrota erty tax valuation; this process is done through the county.

KW School to present holiday concert

KENYON The KenyonWanamingo High School band and choirs will present a holiday concert on Thursday, December 12, at 7 p.m. in the KWHS auditorium in Kenyon. The band will perform a variety of music from the traditional Greensleeves arranged by Alfred Reed to a prayer and dance for Hanukkah entitled The Eighth Candle by Steve Reisteter. The KW percussion section will be featured on two percussion quintets using a new marimba purchased by the KW Education Foundation. The closer will be Christmas Eve Sarajevo, featuring guest soloist Eric Erie on the guitar. The choirs will present holiday music from the 15th century through 2013. Highlights include Bogoroditse Devo from Sergei Rachmaninoffs All Night Vigil, and a brand new arrangement of Patapan by Troy Robertson, featuring the flute and hand drum. To conclude the evening, the chorale will invite all KW choir alumni to join on stage for Carol of the Bells. The chamber choir will provide Christmas carols as a prelude to the concert. The concert is free and open to the public.

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Zumbrota/Mazeppa

Holiday donation opportunities in the area

By Marilyn Anderson Now that the frenzy of Black Friday is over and the last of the Thanksgiving leftovers have been eaten, there might be time to consider some holiday gift-giving ideas for people you dont necessarily even know. Here are some ways in the Zumbrota and Mazeppa areas for people to consider supporting or volunteering. Students at Zumbrota-Mazeppa Schools are busy with a variety of projects. At the primary and elementary schools, each grade level is doing some kind of activity as part of the Olweus program (bully prevention program). To become involved in the community, whether it is the school, neighborhood, city or larger area, the students are or will be working on the following projects during the next few weeks. Kindergarten making cards and singing carols at the nursing home and at the Zumbrota Towers. First and fifth grades both grades are doing similar projects. They are putting together packages of toothbrushes and toothpaste; pajamas infant to youth 12, and books appropriate for infant to sixth-graders. Families can donate items individually or also donate money. Second grade doing a food item donation drive and will take the donated items to the food shelf. Third grade works with the Ronald McDonald House, going off a wish list that is on their website. Students then donate (if able) some of these items. Fourth grade donate new or gently used hats, mittens, scarves, and all cold weather wear and bring it to the food shelf. The food shelf distributes them to families in need. Sixth grade makes fleece blankets, scarves, shawls, pillows, holiday decorations, and hats for people in the nursing home, families in need, people who are sick or have been in the hospital, the food shelf, and the Mazeppa Angel Tree. They spend time at the nursing home and the assisted living facility handing out the gifts. Primary and Elementary School Principal Quinn Rasmussen said that anyone wanting to make monetary donations to any of the organizations (Ronald McDonald, area food shelves, Angel Tree, etc.) should make checks out directly to the organization. In the high school, the FFA recently completed their annual fruit drive sales. Money raised is used toward Adopt-a-Family items. Another fundraiser by high school students will soon begin by members of the National Honor Society. Proceeds of their project will go to a relief fund for the victims of the recent typhoon in the Philippines. NHS members will be selling bracelets that say Cougars Care for a Cause. The bracelets will be available for purchase at athletic events or at the high school beginning the second week in December. Cost of the bracelets will be $2 for one, or two for $3. Another recent activity completed by NHS was sending care boxes to troops/former students in the service and Operation Christmas. A project that began approximately 25 years ago at the bank in Mazeppa is commonly referred to as the Angel Tree or Mazeppa Angel Tree. Individuals and area service organizations donate to the project. Recipients are from the Hammond, Millville, Mazeppa and Zumbro Falls area. An account named, Christmas is for Children is set up at the First State Bank in Mazeppa where individuals or organizations can deposit money for the fund. A committee receives names and information for those needing assistance at holiday time. Last year, 40 children, up to the age of 16, received gifts and clothing through the project. The Mazeppa Lions Club provides gift certificates for food for the families. In the business community, there are also ways to help others. For the third year, BeeLighted Fiber & Gifts in Zumbrota is conducting their drive for cold weather accessories, collecting donated scarves, hats, mittens, and/or gloves to be given to Three Rivers Community Action. In turn, Three Rivers, through their various programs, identifies individuals and families in need of assistance to receive the items. Items can be new, gently used, handmade, or purchased and dropped off at the store located at 386 Main Street. For the second year, Bank of Zumbrota will have cash donation boxes at each bank location for the Packing for the Weekend program. Monetary donations can be dropped off through January 3, 2014. Through the program, ZM Schools sends child-friendly food home on the last day of the week in student backpacks. This program is offered, without charge, to qualifying children. The Backpack Program at Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary School also distributes packs with food to qualifying students each week. Donations for this program can be made through the Kenyon Area Food Shelf and earmarked for the Backpack Program. Area food shelves continue to need the ongoing community support of volunteers, money and food. In addition to area churches and organizations collecting this holiday season, donations for the Zumbrota Food Shelf in the form of goods or cash will be collected at the Hometown Holiday Show at the State Theatre in Zumbrota the evening of December 21. Among United Redeemer Lutheran Churchs (URLC) Social Ministry projects is the collection of childrens winter outerwear to give to children of the area. Children sizes 2T to 10 are particularly in demand, often distributed to school-age children. Items (new or gently used/clean) include jackets/coats, snow pants, boots, hats, mittens/gloves, and scarves. Childrens winter outerwear can be dropped off at the church office, Monday -Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. These are but a few of the ways individuals or groups can donate or volunteer this holiday season in the News-Record area. If additional area businesses or organizations are collecting donations or are recruiting volunteers in the area during the holiday season, an email may be sent to news@ zumbrota.com Please provide the organization/project, contact information and how to help (where to drop off items, make checks out to, etc.). An additional article will be run in mid-December in the News-Record if additional suggestions are received.

Shop the Block winners named

ZUMBROTA The winners from the Shop the Block event held November 22-23 in downtown Zumbrota have been announced. Individual in-store drawings were held and a grand prize of a Zumbrota shopping spree was selected. The grand prize drawing winner of a gift certificate to each store listed was Pam Millen of Zumbrota. The prize had a $260 value. The following is a list of the stores, prizes, winners, and hometowns. All in Stitches $50 gift card, Susan Brown, Rochester Wild Ginger $20 gift cards, Sarah Larson, Zumbrota; Ellen Newman, Antoinette Brumm, Lakeville Phenomenal Woman $20 gift card, Karen Barry, Red Wing Main Street Gifts decorated tree, Judy Rockne, Zumbrota Sarandipity/BeeLighted felted ornaments, Josie Nicolai, Zumbrota; Phyllis Berntson, Zumbrota; Katharine Santana, Champlain Phenomenally Yours Resale $20 gift card, Harriett Semanko, Farmington Bridgets $20 gift card, Lue Kuntz, Nerstrand Flowers on Main six-inch potted poinsettia plant, Meredith Millen, Pine Island Crossings Gift card for a free concert, Melanie Cylkowski, Zumbrota; Deb Schliep, Zumbrota; Beth Dubord, Rochester; $20 Gift card, Evelyn Benrud, Zumbrota Timms Wordworking wooden serving tray, Pat Kraemer, Zumbro Falls Main Street Trading Company $20 gift card, Jan Olson, Zumbrota Busbys $20 gift card, Phyllis Berntson, Zumbrota Coffee Mill Jeff Post, $20, Dave Elias, $10, Mary Kubat, $10, Melanie Cylkowski, $5, Sharon Bjorngaard, $5, all of Zumbrota; Kathy Myran, $10, Wanamingo; Maddy Shelstadt, $5, Judy Quimby, $5, West Concord; Denton Holzer, $5, Rochester

December events at Zumbrota Public Library

ZUMBROTA This week there will be a number of special events at the Zumbrota Public Library for various ages. On Saturday, December 7, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. there will be a winter book sale and ornament crafting event. The book sale will feature a variety of items including childrens picture books and adult fiction and nonfiction books, as well as a few movies, audio books, and collectable coffee-table books. Materials and guidance will be provided for the ornament crafting, which will feature ornaments made out of old book pages. On Monday, December 9, at 6:30 p.m. will be Santa Story Time, when Santa himself will be making an appearance, reading a story, and visiting with kids. On Tuesday, December 10, at 6:30 p.m. there will be another special story time hosted by Girl Scout Troup #25421. The scouts have prepared some stories and activities on the topic of anti-bullying, geared towards preschool through elementary ages. The adult winter reading challenge Hot Reads for Cold Nights is still going on until the end of January. Interested readers are encouraged to stop by and pick up a challenge form to complete and turn in for prizes. Its a great time of year to spend some time in the library and do some browsing, shopping, crafting, learning, and reading.

Count Me In puppets visit ZM Primary School

By Marilyn Anderson ZUMBROTA ZumbrotaMazeppa Primary School students (grades K-2) were visited Tuesday, November 26, by members of the Count Me In puppet show. Three presentations were given, lasting approximately 50 minutes each and focusing on helping students gain a better understanding of disabilities such as blindness, deafness/difficulty hearing, and cerebral palsy. The second grade show had an additional puppet with Down Syndrome. Each show was specifically modified for the age level of the viewers. Tanya Cordes, a special education teacher at ZM Primary School, said the puppet show was invited to the school because there are current students at the school with disabilities that most other students have not experienced. Cordes said, I thought the best way for us to share these new disabilities was through a puppet show. I heard that the show through PACER was a great program for kids. The program featured six childsize, multicultural puppets portraying children with disabilities. Accompanying the puppets to Zumbrota were two PACER staff members Charlotte Green and Lynn Dennis and volunteer Julie Gottesleben. Dennis said about 180 to 200 Count Me In programs are presented yearly, primarily in the Twin Cities and surrounding area. However, the puppets and script have been sold all around the world. Dennis, Green, and Gottesleben all said that although they are obviously visible during the shows, the kids dont watch them. The kids often think the puppets are real and get involved in watching and listening. Students often come up after a show and talk directly to the puppets.
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The program for the second grade began with a demonstration of how the puppets worked. Green explained how a rod and lever are used, and the puppet Carmen (assisted by Dennis) showed how, besides talking, she could also sing. After the name of the show was

pointed out on the table cloth, the students were asked if they knew what a disability was. Responses included difficult to do some stuff and the example of Down Syndrome. Green said those were all good answers and added that it might be When someone has difficulty doing things that might be easy for others to do. The first puppets introduced were Gina and Mitch. Gina was blind due to congenital cataracts. When Mitch didnt know what her paper with bumps on it was, she demonstrated what reading Braille was like. She also explained how she could eat and the importance of standard food placement on her plate, as well as other tricks such as counting to three while squeezing syrup on pancakes to get the right amount. Time was allowed for the students to ask Gina questions. When asked how she gets out of bed, she said her family

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Ben Murray, Jonathon Winkels, and Ryan Stimets, along with their second grade classmates, sign the song Happy Birthday to Jay, the deaf puppet in the Count Me In program on November 26. The program was designed to help children gain a better understanding of several disabilities.

does not move the furniture around her house or room. She knows the bed is straight ahead when she goes into her room. The students and teachers next met Jay. He was deaf, but had hearing aids that helped him hear very loud sounds. He knew how to communicate by using sign language and had the students guess what certain signs meant. After identifying several objects, he showed how old he was going to be the next day (7) and then taught the children how to sign numbers to ten before they signed Happy Birthday to Jay. A small wheelchair was brought out next and the children were asked various questions about it to learn the parts and how it was operated. The chair belonged to Sally who had cerebral palsy or CP. Sally explained that CP affects her muscles, including her mouth, but said, My thinking part works. I can think a lot faster than I can talk. Carmen, who was with Sally, said she used to be afraid of Sally because she had CP. The reason was she thought it meant chicken pox. Sally reassured Carmen, No way can you catch cerebral palsy. Sally and Carmen answered students questions such as Do you do stairs? Sally said elevators and ramps are really useful, but sometimes someone can use the handlebars and bump her up or carry her. The last puppet introduced was Corey. Mitch was worried because Corey, who has Down Syndrome, had been selected to be the equipment manager for the baseball team. But after talking it through with Carmen and then hearing Coreys ideas, Mitch was OK with it. The students were asked for ideas to give Mitch if someone else gives Corey a rough time. Responses included, Calling

names isnt cool and Look the person in the eye and say, Stop, you are being a bully. The program wrapped up with a review of the meaning of Count Me In. While there are a lot of different people in the world, everyone wants to play and be included. Corey and Mitch, along with Denniss help, led the students in learning the song, Count Me In. Cordes said the teachers thought it was an outstanding program for the students, clearly showing that children with disabilities share more similarities with them than differences. She said, The kids thought it was cool and we have already seen more involvement among the students in counting kids in.
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Count Me In is part of a larger organization called PACER. When PACER was established in 1977, it began with one project called Parents Helping Parents. Today PACER offers more than 30 programs for parents, students, professionals and other parent organizations with the original philosophy of parents helping parents remaining. PACER Center is a Minnesota and national parent center based in Minneapolis. In 2011-12, it had 70 employees. Besides helping with Count Me In, volunteers assist with other programs such as Kids Against Bullying, which also uses child-sized puppets. To learn more about Count Me In and the other programs and services offered by PACER, visit its website http://www.pacer.org/ The funding for the show at ZM Primary School was paid through fundraising that included magazine sales, box tops, milk tabs, and other activities.

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Area Sports
Panther Gymnastics Schedule Dec. 5 at Stewartville, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at Byron, 12:30 p.m. Dec. 13 Caledonia, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 20 St. Peter, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 2 at LaCrescent, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 4 at New Prague, 11 a.m. Jan. 10 Byron, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 11 Stewartville, 2:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at Caledonia, 6 p.m. Jan. 24 LaCrescent, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 1 at Breck, 11 a.m. Feb. 6 ay Byron, 6 p.m. Feb. 15 Section 1A at Simley, noon Home matches in BOLD at KAATs Gymnastics Center

Members of the 2013-2014 Pine Island gymnastics team are, from left, front row: Katrina Keller, Rebekah McCaffrey, Malia Kundert, Jenna Locke, Brittany Rud, Shelby Pietz and Kaylie Foss; second row: Isabella Wiggins, Justice Story, Hope Benike, Brittney Arndt, Paige Landon, Cassie Clementson, Morgan Martinchek and Arniecee Brewster; third row: Gabbie Tilford, Robin Talbot, Brook Schaefer, Siera McNallan, Allie Anderson, Katie Schultz, Kendra Euler and Kenzie Riess; Missing from the photo are: Bailey Kubal, Hannah Bond and Jadyn Davidson.

Young gymnasts fill PI lineup

By Faye Haugen PINE ISLAND - Usually the Pine Island gymnastics team kicks off their season at the Byron Invitational which will be held this Saturday. But when the Panthers were offered a chance to take part in the Austin Invitational this past Saturday, they jumped at it The Panthers placed fourth out of seven teams, scoring 123.350. Austin, last years Section 1A champion, won the meet with a score of 141.150 followed by Century, 133.55 and Farmington, 123.60. Siera McNallan led the Panthers, placing fifth (score 9.40) on the floor and all around (score 34.20). Brittney Arndt also had a good first meet, scoring personal bests on beam, floor and all around, said Coach Chris Templeton. The first meet is always a little nerve wracking. Weve only had 11 practices and some of the girls just started working on routines this week. So to come out and score the way we did is very encouraging. We missed a lot of connections on the floor and beam, but that is to be expected this early in the season. This will only get better as the season goes on. The Panthers will have a very young team this season with just four upperclassmen on the roster. Letterwinners back for PI are seniors: Siera McNallan, Katie Schultz and Allie Anderson; and freshmen: Brittney Arendt, Paige Landon, Brittney Rud and Brooke Schaefer. Non-letterwinners who can be called upon are junior Kendra Euler; freshmen: Justice Story, Brittney Rud, Hope Benike and Jadyn Davidson; eighth-graders: Kenzie Riess, Isabella Wiggins, Shelby Pletz, Katrina Keller,

Arniecce Brewster, Cassie Clementson, Rebekah McCaffrey and Morgan Martinchek; and seventhgraders: Bailey Kuball, Jenna Locke, Malia Kundert, Robin Talbot, Gabbie Tilford and Hannah Bond. Coach Templeton looks to go with an eight-girl varsity lineup with the seven letterwinners and seventh-grader Robin Talbot. We have a lot of young kids and that is nice. Most of them have some experience through club gymnastics or open gym so they have some skills and knowledge, and we are not starting from the beginning, remarked Coach Templeton. McNallan will be seeking her fifth State Class A trip. The senior placed fifth last year in the vault and 15th on the beam at the state meet. Siera, Katie and Allie will be our three workhorses. Brittney Arendt has really come on and has worked hard. She had a personal best in her first meet of the year which is great to see, pointed out the PI skipper. We have a couple of younger kids who could

break through in an event for us, but we will have to stay healthy. We are pretty good at four or five spots, but we drop off after that. Byron has won the Southeastern Minnesota Gymnastics Conference title the past two seasons, and Coach Templeton picks the Bears to be the team to beat again. We could give them a run for the title. We do not face them until late January and that will help us get our routines down pat. In Section 1A there is Austin and everyone else. Austin didnt lose much to graduation and they scored 141 points in their first meet, and they still have a ways to go to improve. After them Id liked to think that Byron or us would be in play for second and third in the section. The Panthers will open the conference season on Friday when they travel to Stewartville for a 6:30 p.m. meet. The Byron Invitational will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday
Letterwinners G V Br BE F Siera McNallan 12 x x x x Katie Schultz 12 x x x x Allie Anderson 12 x x Brittney Arendt 9 x x x x Paige Landon 9 x x x x Brook Schaefer 9 x x x x Brittany Rud 9 x x x Non-letterwinners Junior Kendra Euler Freshmen: Justice Story. Hope Benike, and Jadyn Davidson Eighth-graders: Kenzie Riess, Isabella Wiggins, Shelby Pletz, Katrina Keller, Arniecce Brewster, Cassie Clemenson, Rebekah McCaffrey and Morgan Martinchek Seventh-graders: Bailey Kuball, Jenna Locke, Malia Kundert, Robin Talbot, Gabbie Tilford, Kaylie Foss, Hannah Bond

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AREA SPORTS SCHEDULE

Thursday, December 5 Goodhue girls basketball, Stewartville at Goodhue, 6 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo wrestling, Triton at Kenyon, 6 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo girls basketball at Waterville, 6 p.m. Pine Island gymnastics at Stewartville, 6:30 p.m. Friday, December 6 Goodhue boys basketball at Stewartville, 6 p.m. Goodhue wrestling, LaCrescent at Goodhue, 6 p.m. Dodge County girls hockey, New Ulm at Kasson, 7:30 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo boys basketball, LaCrescent, 6 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo girls basketball at LaCrescent, 6 p.m. Pine Island boys basketball at Byron, 6 p.m. Pine Island girls basketball, Byron at Pine Island, 6 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa girls basketball at Rochester Lourdes, 6 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa boys basketball, Lourdes at Zumbrota, 6 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa wrestling, Cannon Falls and Lakeville North at Mazeppa, 5 p.m. Saturday, December 7 Goodhue dance at Hayfield, 10 a.m. Goodhue girls basketball at Hopkins, 12:45 p.m. Goodhue wrestling at Winona, 9 a.m. Dodge County boys hockey at Chaska, 2 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo dance at Hayfield, 10 a.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo wrestling at Chisago Lakes, 10:30 a.m. Pine Island gymnastics at Byron, 12:30 p.m. Pine Island girls basketball at Caledonia, 3 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa wrestling at Glencoe, 8 a.m. Monday, December 9 Kenyon-Wanamingo boys basketball, Bethlehem Academy at Kenyon, 6 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo girls basketball Faribault Bethlehem Academy, 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 10 Goodhue boys basketball, Byron at Goodhue, 6 p.m. Goodhue girls basketball at Byron, 6 p.m. Dodge County girls hockey at Rochester John Marshall, 5:30 p.m. Dodge County boys hockey at LeSueur, 7:30 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo boys basketball, Hayfield at Kenyon, 6 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo girls basketball at Hayfield, 6 p.m. Pine Island boys basketball, Kasson-Mantorville at Pine Island, 6 p.m. Pine Island girls basketball at Kasson, 6 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa girls basketball at Stewartville, 6 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa boys basketball, Stewartville at Zumbrota, 6 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa wrestling at Eyota, 6 p.m.

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Wrestling rankings
The Guillotine has released its first wrestling rankings of the season with Chatfield ranked third and Kenyon-Wanamingo ranked 12th in Class A. Section 1A individuals ranked in the top 10 with their grade and ranking in the first poll are as follows:
106 - 1. Jared Clawiter (10), KenyonWanamingo 113 - 4. Jared Goldsmith (11) Chatfield 120 - 4. Joey Majerus (11), ZumbrotaMazeppa; 10. Joel Gadient (10), Goodhue 126 - 9. Jacy Ball (10), St. Charles 132 - 9. Patrick Ramirez (12), Triton 138 - 3. AJ Riley (12), Chatfield 145 - 6. Hank Friederichs (11) , Chatfield 152 - 3. Harvey Friederichs (12) Chatfield 160 - 3. Sam McPhail (12), Pine Island; 4. Shane Siewert (11), Lake City; 5. Alex Hoffner (12), Chatfield; 7. Drew Sathrum (11), Kenyon-Wanamingo 170 - 6. Dillon Downes (11), ZumbrotaMazeppa 182 - 5. Cody Bly (12), Chatfield 195 - 4. Lucas Etchason (12), Triton 220 - 4. Zach Kennedy (12), Pine Island 285 - 10. Mike Schively (12), WabashaKellogg

ZM comes up short against Bryon

By Faye Haugen ZUMBROTA With a new lineup on the court, the ZumbrotaMazeppa boys basketball team opened up the 2013-2014 season with a 69-41 home loss to Byron. With very little varsity experience on the floor, the Cougars learned on the fly. Byron took an early lead, up 37-29 at the half. ZM came back from the break to make it a six-point game, but three straight turnovers by the Cougars were turned into a 43-31 leasd for Byron who never looked back. Senior Ellis Hirman had a great first start for ZM, scoring a gamehigh 20 points before fouling out midway through the second half. ZM netted just one point the rest of the game in the 28-point loss. The Cougars will host Rochester Lourdes on Friday and Stewartville on Tuesday.
Zumbrota-Mazeppa 41 Byron 69 ZM - Jacob Forrey 6, Jacob Tschann 2, Jerrell Guider 1, Ellis Hirman 20, Kurt Gadient 5, Jacob Ugland 7 Scoring by halves Byron 37 32 = 69 Zumbrota-Mazeppa 29 12 = 41 Free throws: ZM- 18 of 26 for 69%; B - 20 of 31 for 65%; Field goals: ZM- 10 of 33 for 31%; B - 21 of 46 for 45%; Rebounds: ZM- 23; B -

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Byrons Tyler Coble uses his leg to try and prevent Zumbrota-Mazeppas Jacob Tschann from making a pass in Tuesdays season opener in Zumbrota.
24; Turnovers: ZM- 23; B - 14; Three-pointers: ZM- Forrey (2), Gadient (1); B - 7

LaCrescent is too strong for PI

By Faye Haugen LACRESCENT The Pine Island boys basketball team didnt make their long trip to LaCrescent any easier on Tuesday when they fell 73-59 to the Lancers. We played a much better first half on the offensive end of the court in our second game of the season, but we still trailed 36-31, lamented Coach Jim McNamara. We ended up shooting 49% for the game with three players in double figures, but our defense has to get better if we are going to be competitive with the top teams in the HVL. PI got 18 points from Luke Thornton, and 13 from Ben Warneke and Broc Finstuen came off the bench to net 12 points and snag 10 rebounds. The Panthers will play at Byron on Friday and host Kasson-Mantorville on Tuesday.
Pine Island 59 - LaCrescent 73 PI - Matt Smith 5, Matt Kukson 1, Ben Bauer 2, Ben Warneke 13, Luke Schmidt 3, Broc Finstuen 12, Jared Lohmeyer 4, Luke Thornton 18 Scoring by halves Pine Island 31 28 = 59 LaCrescent 36 37 = 73 Free throws: PI - 9 of 16 for 56%; L - 24 of 30 for 80%; Three-pointers: PI - Matt Smith (1), Ben Bauer (1), Ben Warneke (1), Luke Schmidt (1); L - 3

Goodhue drops two games to Gold Division foes

By Faye Haugen GOODHUE The Goodhue boys basketball team came up short in a pair of games to open the season. Kasson-Mantorville and Hayfield pulled out wins over the Wildcats. Goodhue will play at Stewartville on Friday and host Byron on Tuesday. Kasson-Mantorville The Wildcats played a nearly perfect first half in their seasonopener at Kasson-Mantorville on Tuesday, taking a 19-point lead into the locker room at the break, 30-11. But the game turned around in the second half, and Goodhue was outscored 39-18 by the KoMets over the last 18 minutes of the game in the 50-48 loss. Riley Bollum led Goodhue with 19 points. Tyler Schumacher, with 13 points and Nick Earp, with 10 points also hit double figures.
Goodhue 48 - Kasson-Mantorville 50

2013 HVL All Conference Volleyball

Stewartville Stephanie Schmidt 12 setter Maddie Hettinger 12 middle hitter Ashley Eberle 12 outside hitter Karissa Kime 10 rightside hitter Cannon Falls Lydia Franken 12 setter Madasyn Hofstedt 12 middle hitter Becca Vandenheuvel 12 libero Hailey Hueseth 12 setter Kenyon-Wanamingo Meg Clark 12 setter Bailey Auseth 12 Libero Megan Quam 11 rightside hitter Kasson-Mantorville Brooklyn Lewis 12 outside hitter Hailey Busch 12 rightside hitter Cori Kennedy 11 libero Goodhue Makayla Tipcke 12 setter Mikayla Miller 12 outside hitter Emilee Roschen 12 libero Zumbrota-Mazeppa Carley Henning 12 middle hitter Molly Lawler 12 libero Hayfield Dani Wagner 12 middle hitter Johanna Bungum 11 outside hitter Byron Lexi Barth 10 outside hitter Lake City Madi Green 10 middle hitter Pine Island Niki Fokken 12 middle hitter Rochester Lourdes Gabby Williams 10 outside hitter Triton Sara Bucher 12 middle hitter

Zumbrota natives gather in Houston, Texas for football

It is not unusual for Zumbrota natives to get together for some fun, but six Zumbrota High School graduates took it a step further. The plan was hatched at the Zumbrota Golf Invitational in June that the Zumbrota natives would gather in Houston, Texas in November when the Houston Texans of the National Football League squared off against the Jacksonville Jaguars, a team coached by another Zumbrota native, Gus (Casey) Bradley. Pictured are, from left, John Zimmerman (Class of 1977), now of Eden Prairie, Todd Kalass (Class of 1980), now of Kingswood, Texas, Gus Bradley (Class of 1984) now of Jacksonville, Florida, Tim Oelschlager (Class of 1980) now of Maple Valley, Washington, Scott Kalass (Class of 1978) now of Northville, Michigan, and Brad Grover (Class of 1978) of Zumbrota. The men spent Thursday, November 21 golfing. They met Bradley on Saturday at his hotel to catch up and talk about old times, and on Sunday the five men had field passes prior to the game between the Jags and the Texans where they saw Jacksonville win their second game of the season. After losing their first eight games of the season, the Jags have won three of their last four games under their new head coach.

Scoring by halves Goodhue 30 18 = Kasson-Mantorville 11 39 =

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Hayfield The Wildcats fell 47-30 at Hayfield on Friday. The Vikings solid defense limited Goodhue shooters, as just Tyler Schumacher hit double figures with 14 points. No other Cat player had more then four points. Goodhue trailed 21-11 at the half and while the Cats played better in the second half, so did the Vikings who held a 26-19 scoring margin over the last 18 minutes.
Goodhue 30 - Hayfield 47 G - Riley Bollum 2, Tyler Schumacher 14, Alex Thomforde 4, Sam McNamara 3, Riley Augustine 2, Austin Buck 1, Calvin Peterson 2, Ethan Dressen 2 Scoring by halves Goodhue 11 19 = 30 Hayfield 21 26 = 47 Free throws: G - 7 of 8 for 88%; H - 16 of 21 for 76%; Field goals: G- 10 of 41 for 24%; H - 14 of 36 for 38%; Turnovers: G9; H - 9; Rebounds: G- 21; H - 24; Threepointers: G- Tyler Schumacher (2), Sam McNamara (1); H - 3

Defense is the key for KW girls

By Faye Haugen ST. PAUL Great defensive play resulted in two wins for the Kenyon-Wanamingo girls basketball team in St. Paul over the week. The Knights defeated last years State Class AA runner-up, Providence Academy on Friday, and they downed St. Anthony Village on Saturday, a team that set a state scoring record on Friday. Providence Academy The Knights earned a 51-26 win over Providence Academy at Hamline University on Friday. KW held the Lions to just 13 points in the opening half of play, and they outscored them 29-14 over the last 18 minutes. Audra Clark and Siri Sviggum each netted 13 points. Megan Quam added 10. versity. The Knight defense forced a number of turnovers they were able to turn into easy offensive points in the 57-40 victory. Siri Sviggum and Megan Quam each scored 13 points, with Audra Clark pumping in 12. The Knights will play at Waterville on Thursday, at LaCrescent on Friday, at Bethlehem AcadSt. Anthony Village emy on Monday and at Hayfield St. Anthony Village and Waco- on Tuesday. nia set a new state girls scoring Kenyon-Wanamingo 57 record on Friday when Waconia St. Anthony Village 40 beat SAV 111-104. KW - Mara Quam 4, Meg Clark 8, Audra Any thoughts that the Huskies Clark 12, Siri Sviggum 13, Brittney Flom had of another high scoring game 7, Megan Quam 13 on Saturday were put to rest early, Scoring by halves when the Knights held SAV to Kenyon-Wanamingo 32 25 = 57 just 16 points in the first half of St. Anthony Village 16 24 = 40 Saturdays game at Hamline Uni- Free throws: KW - 5 of 7 for 71%; SAV Kenyon-Wanamingo 51 Providence Academy 26 KW - Emily Ashland 2, Meg Clark 5, Audra Clark 13, Siri Sviggum 13, Samantha Bleess, 3, Brittney Flom 5, Megan Quam 10 Scoring by halves Kenyon-Wanamingo 22 29 = 51 Providence Academy 13 14 = 26 Free throws: KW - 15 of 21 for 71%; PA - 5 of 14 for 36% 9 of 11 for 82%

G - Riley Bollum 19, Tyler Schumacher 13, Nick Earp 10

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DC girls win Prior Lake title

By Faye Haugen KASSON The Dodge County girls hockey team moved their record to 4-2 with a pair of wins and a loss last week. The Wildcats fell to Bloomington Jefferson early in the week, but they bounced back to win a pair of games at the Prior Lake Invitational over the weekend. Dodge County will host New Ulm in Kasson on Friday at 7:30 p.m. The Wildcats will face John Marshall in Rochester on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Bloomington Jefferson Dodge County dropped their second match in a row, falling to Bloomington Jefferson in Kasson. Jefferson has earned points in the latest Class AA poll. After two scoreless periods, Bella Wagner gave the Wildcats a 1-0 lead early in the third period. But Jefferson earned the win when they scored two straight goals to end the match. The Wildcats outshot Jefferson 48-22. Goalie Gabby Suhr turned
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back 20 Jefferson shots.

Dodge County 1 Bloomington Jefferson 2 Bloomington Jefferson 0 0 2 = 2 Dodge County 0 0 1 = 1 Third Period DC: Goal by Bella Wagner BJ: Goal by Kalli McCullen; assist by Hannah Curris BJ: Goal by Olivia Stoner; assist by Hannah Curris DC shots on goal: 48 Saves: Gabby Suhr, 20

Brede Postier found the back of the net off an assist by Katie Robinson. DC dominated the game by outshooting Holy Angels 52-10 with Gabby Suhr making eight saves in goal.
Dodge County 3 - Holy Angels 2 Totino Grace 0 1 1 = 2 Dodge County 0 1 2 = 3 Second Period DC: Goal by Dana Rasmussen; assist by Darby Dodds HA: Goal by Jessica Block; assist by Isabel Bianchi Third Period DC: Goal by Darby Dodds; assists by Molly Shelton and Dana Rasmussen HA: Goal by Isabel Bianchi; assist by Mary Kate Eiden DC: Goal by Brede Postier; assist by Katie Robinson DC shots on goal: 53 Saves: Gabby Suhr, 8

Holy Angels The Wildcats earned their third win of the season when they stopped Holy Angels 3-2 in he opening game of the Prior Lake Invitational. Dana Rassmussen gave Dodge County a 1-0 lead in the second period on an assist from Darby Dodds. But Holy Angels quickly answered with a goal for a 1-1 score at the end of two periods. Dodds got the lead back for D with a goal early in the third period on assists by Molly Shelton and Rasmussen, but Holy Angels knotted the score at 2-2. The Wildcats got their game-winner when

Prior Lake The Wildcats defeated host Prior Lake 4-1 in the final game of the Prior Lake Invitational on Saturday. No other information was available.
Dodge County 4 - Prior Lake 1

Goodhues Meredith Watson adjusts her shot when River Falls Lauren Steinhoff comes in to try for the block in Fridays game in Red Wing.

Goodhue wins two at Red Wing

By Faye Haugen RED WING With wins over River Falls and Waseca, the Goodhue girls basketball team won the Red Wing Tip-Off Tournament over the weekend. The Wildcats have played in the finals of this tournament the past five years, but this is the first time they have won it. Winning the title is a little first for this group, said Coach Josh Wieme who was pleased with the play of his team. Goodhue will try to keep that winning streak going when they host Stewartville on Friday, play Win-E-Mac at Hopkins on Saturday and play at Byron, Tuesday. River Falls Goodhue pulled out a 62-55 win over River Falls on Friday to kick off the tournament. The Wildcats hit their free throws down the stretch to earn the win. We had a great effort against River Falls that helped overshadow some up and down play. I felt our seniors did their job leading with their performance, allowing the younger players the chance to get their feet wet and start getting comfortable with their new roles, pointed out Coach Wieme. Kali Ryan rally set the tone for us with some points early and great footwork on the other end. Mikayla Miller kind of took things over in the second half and finished with 36 points, 10 rebounds and 11 steals. Ive never coached a tripledouble before. The score was tied at 29 at the break with Kali Ryan and Miller each scoring 12 points. Miller scored 24 of Goodhues 33 points in the second half of play. River Falls had a very nice post player and some good shooters who gave us some trouble, remarked Coach Wieme, who added, The girls adjusted well in the second half and we took a nice lead that we were able to hold on to.
Goodhue 62 - River Falls 55 G - Megan Ryan 4, Mikayla Miller 36, Kali Ryan 14, Michelle Hadler 5, Meredith Watson 3 Scoring by halves Goodhue 29 33 = 62 River Falls 29 26 = 55 Free throws: G - 16 of 21 for 76%; RF - 4 of 7 for 57%; Field goals: G - 21 of 62 for 33%; Rebounds: G - 35 (Mikayla Miller, 10); Turnovers: G - 16; Three-pointers: G - Kali Ryan (2), Mikayla Miller (1), Michelle Hadler (1); RF - 7

DC boys move record to 1-2

By Faye Haugen KASSON The Dodge County boys hockey team saw their record dip to 1-2 with a pair of losses last week to Northfield and Robbinsdale Cooper. Dodge County will play at Chaska on Saturday at 2 p.m. and at LeSueur on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Northfield Northfield jumped out to a 5-0 lead in Tuesdays game in Northfield. The Raiders scored a pair of goals in the first two periods and added a solo goal in the third. Dodge Countys only goal was scored in the third period when Kevin Clausen split the pipes off an assist by Tanner Dufault. Mitch Sobotta and Kristopher Kirsch split the goalie duties with Sobotta stopping 14 shots and Kirsch seven.
Dodge County 1 - Northfield 5 Dodge County 0 0 1 = 1 Northfield 2 2 1 = 5 First Period N: Goal by Nate Scofield N: Goal by Garrett Samuelson Second Period N: Goal by Eann Johnson N: Goal by Andy Carroll Third Period N: Goal by Nate Scofield DC: Goal by Kevin Claussen; assist by Tanner Dufault DC shots on goal: 20 Saves: Mitch Sobotta 14; Kristopher Kirsch 7

room at the break. Cooper rallied to score four times in the last period for the 7-4 win. Kristopher Kirsch stopped 31 goals for the Wildcats. DC put 28 shots on goal.
Dodge County 4 Robbinsdale Cooper 7 Dodge County 3 1 0 = 4 Robbinsdale Cooper 1 2 4 = 7 First Period 4:46 - DC: Goal by Tristan Nelson; assists by David Eaton and Colin Sherden 6:32 - DC: Goal by Chris Roberts; assist by Brendan Rohlik 8:00 - RC: Goal by Hayden Gautsche 12:50 - DC: Goal by Cory Schillo; assist by Ben Colvin Second Period 0:44 - RC: Goal by Jayden Gautsche 12:40 - RC: Goal by Justin Regnier 14:30 - DC: Goal by Cory Schillo; assists by Nic Leisen and Brendan Rohlik Third Period 6:04 - RC: Goal by Greg Nightingale 8:34 - RC: Goal by Trey Rooney 11:50 - Goal by Hayden Gautsche 12:20 - Goal by Hayden Gautsche DC shots on goal: 28 Saves: Kristopher Kirsch 31

Robbinsdale Cooper The Wildcats looked strong though two periods at Robbinsdale on Saturday, but a third period surge by Cooper resulted in a 7-4 loss. Dodge County scored three goals in the opening period for a 3-1 lead. Tristan Nelson, Christopher Roberts and Cory Schillo all scored for DC. Robbinsdale scored twice in the second period to knot the score at 3-3, but a goal by Schillo made it 4-3 heading into the locker

Goodhues Mikayla Miller gets tangled up with River Falls Karly Murphy during the second half of play at Red Wing on Saturday.

ZM evens record at 1-1 at Eyota

By Faye Haugen EYOTA The ZumbrotaMazeppa girls basketball team kicked off the season at the Dover-Eyota Invitational winning one of two games. The Cougars fell in their opener to Kasson-Mantorville, but they won big over Lanesboro in their other contest. ZM will play at Rochester Lourdes on Friday and at Stewartville, Tuesday. Kasson-Mantorville A slow start in the first half forced the Cougars to play catchup the entire game on Friday in Eyota. KM took a 36-17 lead to the locker room at the break. The Cougars played the KoMets even in the second half, but they were unable to gain any ground on the HVL Gold Division foe, falling 65-46. We just didnt shoot very well, especially in the first half, lamented coach Scott Paukert. Kalli Paukert and Carley Henning each netted 12 points. Paukerts points all came from beyond the three-point line. Henning also grabbed a team-high 11 rebounds.
Zumbrota-Mazeppa 46 Kasson-Mantorville 65 ZM - Kalli Paukert 12, Alyssa Quam 3, Rachel Mensink 3, Carley Henning 12, Molly Lawler 4, Hailey Dykes 7, Allison Frederixon 1, Tayler Mort 4 Scoring by halves Zumbrota-Mazeppa 17 29 = 46 Kasson-Mantorville 36 29 = 65 Free throws: ZM - 8 of 20 for 40%; KM - 12 of

By Faye Haugen ROCHESTER The Pine Island wrestling team placed sixth in the eight-team Rochester Invitational held at Century High School, Saturday. It was the Panthers first action of the season. PI will open HVL action on Friday at Lake City Simley The Panthers drew fourth-ranked Class AA powerhouse Simley in Hailey Dykes led ZM with 16 their opening round of the tourna21 for 57%; Field goals: ZM - 16 of 55 for 29%; Rebounds: ZM - 32 (Carley Henning points. Carley Henning chipped ment. Simley rolled to an easy 5111); Turnovers: ZM - 18; Three-pointers: in 12, Kalli Paukert had 11 and 12 win over PI. The Spartans scored ZM - Kalli Paukert (4), Alyssa Quam (1), Rachel Alyssa Quam netted 10 points. 42 points through 160 pounds beMensink (1); KM - 7 fore Sam McPhail earned the PanZumbrota-Mazeppa 66 Lanesboro Lanesboro 22 thers first points with a fall at 170 The Cougars rolled over Lanes- ZM - Kalli Paukert 11, Alyssa Quam 10, Rachel pounds. Alex Aarsvold earned PIs boro in the consolation finals, 66- Mensink 2, Carley Henning 12, Molly Lawler 6, other six points with a fall at 285. Hailey Dykes 16, Tayler Mort 5, Emma Flotterud 22. Pine Island 12 - Simley 51 We shot a little better in this 2, Emma Drackley 4 106 - Noah Bauer lost 12-4 to Jake Gliva; 113 Scoring by halves - Isaac Haman lost 3-1 to Anthony Jackson; game. We had very balanced scor- Zumbrota-Mazeppa 42 24 = 66 120 - Brogan Kunz lost by technical fall to ing, which was good to see, Lanesboro 10 12 = 22 Greg Kerkvleit, 16-0; 126 - Connor Swarthout pointed out Coach Paukert. Free throws: ZM - 6 of 8 for 75%; L - 12 of 21 lost by technical fall to Cortez Arredondo, 16ZM raced to a 42-10 lead at the for 57%; Field goals: ZM - 27 of 70 for 38%; 1; 132 - Cody Block was pinned by Rodolfo half and then coasted over the last Rebounds: ZM - 37; Turnovers: ZM - 12; DeLao, 57 seconds; 138 - Tyler Lejcher lost Three-pointers: ZM - Kalli Paukert (3), Taylor 18 minutes. 12-3 to Kyle Nordstrom 145 - Trevor Turner Mort (1), Alyssa Quam (2); L -

Waseca Goodhue posted a 64-35 win over Waseca on Saturday to win the title. Waseca was similar to River Falls in that they had a nice post player with some shooters as well. Our girls played very, very well together from start to finish. Its amazing what a little experience can do, praised Wieme Michelle Hadler opened the game with a three for Goodhue, and that was followed by eight more threes throughout the contest. Hadler finished with three treys as did Megan Ryan. Our defensive footwork was much better an we were able to create a lot of scoring opportunities though our pressure. We built a 15 points lead in the first half with some three-quarter pressure

Goodhue 64 - Waseca 35 G - Megan Ryan 11, Mikayla Miller 19, Kali Ryan 6, Michelle Hadler 9, Meredith Watson 5, Taylor Larson 5, Rachel Watson 2, Shelby Hinsch 9 Scoring by halves Goodhue 34 30 = 64 Waseca 19 16 = 35 Free throws: G - 17 of 31 for 54%; Field goals: G - 26 of 54 for 48%; Rebounds: G 22; Turnovers: G - 16; Three-pointers: G Megan Ryan (3), Mikayla Miller (1), Michelle Hadler (3), Taylor Larson (1), Shelby Hinsch (1); RF - 7

and then opened the second half with 21 unanswered points, sparked by some full-court pressure, said Coach Wieme. It was really neat to see how well the girls worked together on the defensive end which then carries over to the offensive end. News-Record photos by Faye Haugen Mikayla Miller led the Cats with Pine Islands Noah Bauer has John Marshalls Justin Higgins flat on his back with a cradle in the 106-pound 19 points. Megan Ryan added 11. match in Rochester, Saturday. Bauer earned a second period fall.

PI wins one of three at Rochester

STANDINGS
HVL Girls Basketball Conf Blue Division W L Kenyon-Wanamingo 0 0 Goodhue 0 0 Pine Island 0 0 Lake City 0 0 Cannon Falls 0 0 Zumbrota-Mazeppa 0 0 Triton 0 0 Gold Division Conf Kasson-Mantorville 0 0 Byron 0 0 Hayfield 0 0 Lourdes 0 0 Stewartville 0 0 LaCrescent 0 0 HVL Boys Basketball Conf Blue Division W L Zumbrota-Mazeppa 0 0 Lake City 0 0 Over W L 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 Over 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Over W L 0 1 0 1 Kenyon-Wanamingo Triton Cannon Falls Pine Island Goodhue Gold Division Hayfield Byron Stewartville LaCrescent Kasson-Mantorville Lourdes 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Conf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 2 Over 3 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 1 0

lost 15-4 to Zach Spychala; 152 - Adam Pleschourt lost by injury default to Jake Olmstead; 160 PI forfeited to Mack Short; 170 - Sam McPhail pinned Alex Richert, 42 seconds; 182 - Colton Pike lost 16-13 to Michael Avwaruma; 195 - PI forfeited to Chris Bauman; 220 - Zach Kennedy lost 5-4 to Jack Ryan; 285 - Alex Aarsvold pinned Marcos Andrade, 5:18

Pine Islands Sam McPhail just needs to apply some pressure to pin John Marshalls Montey Ridley in Saturdays match in Rochester. McPhail won with a second period fall.

John Marshall Pine Island earned their first win of the season with a 52-28 victory over John Marshall. Noah Bauer (106), Sam McPhail (170) and Alex Aarsvold (285) each won with a pin. Six-point forfeits went to Isaac Haman (113), Trevor Turner (152), Adam Pleschourt (160), Colton

Pike (182) and Zach Kennedy (220). Tyler Lejcher won by injury default at 138, and Brogan Kunz won by major decision at 120 pounds.
Pine Island 52 - John Marshall 28 106 - Noah Bauer pinned Justin Higgins, 2:51; 113 - Isaac Haman won by forfeit; 120 - Brogan Kunz won 20-8 over Steven Bruggenthies; 126 - Connor Swarthout lost by technical fall to Logan Saltou, 15-0; 132 - Cody Block was pinned by Will Krueger, 2:35; 138 - Tyler Lejcher won by injury default over Jesse Hanson; 145 - PI forfeited to Carter Williamson; 152 Trevor Turner won by forfeit; 160 - Adam Pleschourt won by forfeit; 170 - Sam McPhail pinned Monty Ridley, 2:22; 182 - Colton Pike won by forfeit; 195 - Double forfeit; 220 Zach Kennedy won by forfeit; 285 - Alex Aarsvold pinned Josh Jackson, 5:26

Pine Island got falls from Isaac Haman (113), Connor Swarthout (126) and Sam McPhail (170). Noah Bauer and Zach Kennedy won by forfeit and Adam Pleschourt won by technical fall at 160.
Pine Island 35 - Rochester Mayo 47 106 - Noah Bauer won by forfeit; 113 - Isaac Haman pinned Brady Engleken, 2:38; 120 Brogan Kunz was pinned by Tyler Glomski, 1:26; 126 - Connor Swarthout pinned Noah Johnson, 3:07; 132 - Cody Block was pinned by Kyle Calley, 3:54; 138 - PI forfeited to Nolan Eving; 145 - Trevor Turner was pinned by Miles Patton, 5:30; 152 - PI forfeited to Denley Minske; 160 - Adam Pleschourt won by technical fall over Ryan Motley, 3:42, 15-0; 170 - Sam McPhail pinned Cyrus Scott, 1:08; 182 - Colton Pike lost by technical fall to Tyler Bidwell, 1:40, 17-2; 195 - PI forfeited to Loren Lorang; 220 - Zach Kennedy won by forfeit; 285 - Alex Aarsvold was pinned by Tremain Jackson, 2:30

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Dance Preview
Dec. 7 Dec. 14 Dec. 21 Jan. 4 Jan. 11 Jan. 24 Jan. 25 Feb. 8 Wildcat Dance Schedule at Hayfield, 10 a.m. at Zumbrota, noon. at Lake City, 10 a.m. at Elgin, 10 a.m.. at Lakeville South, 10 a.m. HVL at Goodhue, 7:15 p.m. at Eyota, noon Section 1A at Eyota, 11 a.m.

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eighth-grader Macey Larson. Nine new dancers out for the first time are sophomores: Chelsea Voth, Laura Ringeisen, Katie Hemenway and Cass Ramthun; freshmen: Amalia Oien and Sydney Kurtti; eighth-grader Abby Doehoefer; and seventh-graders: Annika Oien and Anna Cardell. The Wildcats lost just one dancer to graduation in Morgan Agre. Tori Hart, a multi-year letterwinner transferred from the district. We are looking at a 12-dancer formation, but we will try to use as many girls as we can. The new girls are catching on quick and we look to improve each and every practice and meet, remarked Coach Ferguson. Goodhue placed sixth in the HVL meet last year. The Wildcats will have home field advantage on January 24 when they host the HVL meet, something Coach Ferguson and her girls are excited about. Goodhue will open their season at Hayfield on Saturday.
Members of the 2013-2014 Goodhue dance team are, from left, front row: Annika Oien, Alyssa Herman and Chelsea Voth; second row: Brekah Baker, Laura Ringeisen, Abby Doerhoefer, Jerica Staehli, Anna Cardell, and manager Alexia Ferguson; third row: Mindy Strusz, Cheyennea Binondo, Amalia Oien, Marlee Berg, Katie Hemenway, manager Angie Stehr and manager Kenzie Murphy; back row: Sydney Kurtti, Cass Ramthun, Katherine Grigoleit, Haley Hinrichs, Macey Larson and Taryn Smith.
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Members of the 2013-2014 Zumbrota-Mazeppa dance team are, from left, front row: Nikki Bryan, Emily Haugen, Dana George, Savanna Echols, Olivia Gadient, Halle Kruse, Grace Myran, Katie Lawler, Maddie Lawler and Xeni Garcia; second row: Ashlyn Taft, Katie Grudem, Addie Mueller, Calley Gunhus, Bethany Renken, Amanda Edstrom, Taylor Nelson, Corie Deraas, Myfanwy Postians and Jolene Levi; third row: Abby Anderson,

Emma Gunhus, Kaitlyn Hinchley, Lindsey Renken, Kennedy Mueller, Anna Schueler, Anna Haugen, Haley Flipp and Alyssa Burns; back row: Amber Klankowski, Maddie Lindhart, Breana Haag, Sophie Holm, Lisa Ecker, Jennica Darcy, Maggie Gunhus, Rachel Tschann, Caitlyn Heitman, Abby Hinchley, Anna Budensiek and Michelle Nygaard. Missing from the photo is Elyse Lodermeier.

medals in jazz. With the loss of the Bombers, it makes the section title race wide open. Our goal is to make it back to State in both jazz and high kick and to place in the top six in both. If we can, that would be icing on the cake. The girls got a taste of placing last season and earning a medal and they want to do it again this year, pointed out Coach Stumm. Coach Stumm looks for a 20member high kick team with six new members. Jazz will have about 13 on the floor with three new members. The key for us will be to stay healthy, said Coach Stumm who has already seen senior Jennica Darcy sidelined for the year with a knee injury. The Cougars will open their season on December 14 when they host 15 schools in the ZM Invitational starting at noon.
Letterwinners Seniors: Anna Budensiek, Jennica Darcy, Lisa Ecker, Abby Hinchley, Amber Klankowski, Lindsey Renken, and Michelle Nygaard. Juniors: Olivia Gadient, Emma Gunhus, Caitlyn Heitman, Maddie Lindhart and Kennedy Mueller Sophomores: Breana Haag, Katie Grudem, Sophie Holm, Elyse Lodermeier, Kaitlyn Hinchley, and Katie Lawler Non-letterwinners Sophomores: Rachel Tschann and Calley Gunhus, Eighth-graders: Nikki Bryant and Corie Deraas

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By Faye Haugen ZUMBROTA - With most of their squad back from last years state qualifying jazz and high kick teams, the Zumbrota-Mazeppa dance teams are looking forward to the upcoming season. The Cougars graduated just three dancers in Annika Sand, Brenna Hoven and Bridget Webster from the jazz team that placed third in Class A and the high kick team that placed ninth in state competition. The potential is there to have a very good season. But we cannot underestimate how much other teams will be improving. Both Lake City and Dover-Eyota have new coaches this season. Those two schools are always very competitive with us, pointed out Coach Jen Stumm. Well have a good idea of where we are after our invitational on December 14. Nearly all of the Section 1A schools will be here, so that will give us a good jumping off point. Returning letterwinners are seniors: Anna Budensiek, Jennica Darcy, Lisa Ecker, Abby Hinchley, Amber Klankowski, Lindsey Renken, and Michelle Nygaard; juniors: Olivia Gadient, Emma Gunhus, Caitlyn Heitman, Maddie Lindhart and Kennedy Mueller; sophomores: Breana Haag, Katie Grudem, Kaitlyn Hinchley, Sophie Holm, Elyse Lodermeier, and Katie Lawler. Non-letterwinners expected to contribute are sophomores : Rachel Tschann and Calley Gunhus; and eighth-graders: Nikki Bryant and Corie Deraas. Coach Stumm is very pleased with where her teams are at at this point in the season. Practice started on October 21. Right now I couldnt be happier. We have just about everyone back from last year on our jazz team and most of our high kick is back. Our seniors are doing an excellent job of working with the younger girls. That is key to our program so that when next year rolls around and we loose seven seniors, we will have younger girls to step up and fill open spots, said Coach Stumm Section 1A will have a new look this season with the addition of Southland and the exit of Cannon Falls and Randolph to different sections. Cannon Falls has owned the Section 1A high kick title for many years and the Bombers have also captured their share of gold

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By Faye Haugen KENYON - The Kenyon -Wanamingo dance team saw their numbers diminish this season, going from 13 dancers last season to seven this year, but the good news for the Knights is that six of the seven girls back are letterwinners . The Knights also have two new head coaches in Karla Bauer and Nicole Fairclough. Letterwinners back for Coaches Bauer and Fairclough are senior Nichele Thompson; juniors: Megan Erickson, MacKenzie Davis, Kiley Eischen and Kendell Johnson; and freshman Brielle Bauer. The newcomer to the team is freshman Marianna Peters. In their first two seasons, the Knights have had a limited high kick schedule. Not so this year, as they have added a number of additional meets and exhibitions at girls and boys basketball games and they will take part in the HVL and Section 1A meets, something they havent done the past two seasons. The Knights will also make a return trip to Minneapolis
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Letterwinners Senior Nichele Thompson Juniors: Megan Erickson, MacKenzie Davis, Kiley Erickson and Kendell Johnson Freshman Brielle Bauer Non-letterwinner Freshmen: Marianna Peters

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Members of the 2013-2014 Kenyon-Wanamingo dance team are, from left, front row: Megan Erickson, MacKenzie Davis and Kiley Eischen; back row: Brielle Bauer, Kendell Johnson, Nichele Thompson and Marianna Peters.

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KWs Borgschatz and Donkers awarded American FFA Degree

ored with the American FFA Degree, one of the organizations highest honors. The award was presented at the National FFA Convention and Expo held October 30 through November 2. Donkers was unable to attend. 3,578 FFA members were awarded the degree this year out of 557,318 members in grades 712 in 7,498 FFA chapters throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. To be eligible, FFA members must have earned and productively invested $7,500 through a supervised agricultural experience pro- These fifth graders would like to sell you a stuffed animal. They are Richard Husband, Madison Benda, Cloe gram in which they start, own, or Deegan, and Lexi Anderson. hold a professional position in an American FFA Degree recipients from Kenyon-Wanamingo High School existing agriculture enterprise. They must also complete 50 hours are Tanner Borgschatz, left, and Mitchell Donkers. of community service and demINDIANAPOLIS Two mem- FFA chapter, Tanner Borgschatz onstrate outstanding leadership bers of the Kenyon-Wanamingo and Mitchell Donkers, were hon- abilities and civic involvement.

Third annual toy sale held at Goodhue Elementary School

By R.D. Aaland GOODHUE The third annual toy sale was held at the Goodhue Elementary School on November 26. Grades three through six had been collecting slightly used toys, books, and CDs for the sale. They divided into several groups per classroom and set up their store. Each store was complete with a table of toys and books, catchy advertising signs, and knowledgeable clerks. Prices were set by the students, with input and veto power held by the teacher. Advertising slogans for the stores included Toys Toys Baby Toys for a store designed by fifth graders, Stuffed Animals Theyll Stuff You With Fun for another fifth grade store. One third grade store, The Activity Center, had the slogan, Buy here, not at Toys R Us. A fourth grade store said, Get puzzled with puzzles. As the parents, grandparents, and friends showed up for the sale, they bought tickets at the door. Each ticket was worth $1 and could be spent at any store. At 1:30 p.m., Principal Mark Opsahl blew his

whistle and the toy stores opened. Parents were advised to take their children shopping along the halls of the elementary school and make their purchases. Purchases could be gift-wrapped at two tables. The sale raised $1,950 that will be used for several activities, including field trips for grades K-2 and for rewards given by the student council at the end of a quarter. Some money is used to furnish luncheons sponsored by the PTO. Last year the event raised $2,150.

Randy and Tracy Schaefer are excited to announce that Mark Bredehoft, left, and Matt Bredehoft have joined the team at Schaefer Heating & Air Conditioning of Wanamingo. As a master plumber, Mark will allow the business to expand and meet the full service plumbing needs of clients. Matt has joined the HVAC service and installation department.

Schaefer Heating & Air Conditioning hires Bredehofts to expand services

By Alicia Hunt-Welch WANAMINGO Randy and Tracy Schaefer, owners of Schaefer Heating & Air Conditioning of Wanamingo, have hired two more employees. In doing so, they expanded their business to provide a full service plumber. Brothers Matt and Mark Bredehoft recently joined the team, and the Schaefers are excited with the possibility of meeting more of their clients needs. As owner and licensed HVAC specialist, Randy serves as the primary face of the business. The company also employs Terri Prondzinski as an office assistant and the Schaefers son Tylor as service and installation technician. With the addition of master plumber Mark Bredehoft, Tracy said, We are really excited to offer this additional service and will be available to meet your residential, small commercial, and new construction plumbing needs. After many clients asked about plumbing services, the Schaefers saw an opportunity to expand their business. Mark has been a licensed plumber for 15 years and had assisted Schaefers in the past, hired as a sub-contractor on several occasions. Tracy said, I knew that

Pine Island High School to host Talent Quest

Submitted by Kevin Cardille PINE ISLAND On Wednesday evening, December 11, Pine Island High School will host a Talent Quest along with Mike Arturi of Universal Music Center of Red Wing. This will be the first of several nights in the event. All soloists and instrumentalists are encouraged to stop in the high school office and fill out an interest form. Students who would be interested in sound and light production should also attend. Arturi has been running his music center for a little over a year now and also is the drummer for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band The Lovin Spoonful. On December 11 students will have a chance to perform on stage in the high school. Arturi will provide tips and help mix students with common music interests and talent together to prepare them for a show to be done later in January. Arturi will also spend a little time talking about his love for music, his motivation, and will probably give a little drum exhibition, too.

Fourth-graders Alee Vangas, Ethan Matthees, Makne OReilly, Ethan Breuer, and Jehimi Rodriguez get ready for their store to open.

his knowledge along with his ability to provide exceptional customer service would make him a perfect fit for our company. Matt Bredehoft worked for the Schaefers several years ago. Tracy said, We are excited to have him back. He will be joining Randy and Tylor in the HVAC service and installation area, along with taking on the responsibility of estimating and sales. The Schaefers started their busi-

ness in April 1996. They provide installation and repair of residential and small commercial heating and air conditioning systems on new construction, remodels, and existing homes of all ages. The business also offers indoor air quality products that can help keep homes humidity-controlled and allergen- and dust-free. They have over 20 years of experience working with geothermal systems, a hot item right now as homeowners

can still take advantage of tax rebate incentives for the installation of these systems. The Schaefers also service and install hydronic hot water and in-floor heating systems. They have a variety of options for unit heaters and ductless mini-split systems as well. For more information on Schaefer Heating & Air Conditioning, visit www.schaeferheat ing.com or call 507-824-2011.

Pine Island High School art teacher Nicole Mentjes, left, and art students Mitch Leland, Mel Heeren, and Sam Heeren look small in comparison to the 16 x 36 foot panther mural in the elementary school box gym.

By Audra DePestel

PI Middle School drive collects 1,600 pounds of food

PINE ISLAND Pine Island sixth grade student council members Will Warneke and Brooke Sinning help get boxes of donated foods ready to be picked up by the local food shelf on Tuesday, November 26. The PI Middle School student council hosted a food drive that ran November 11- 22. The council did their best to encourage their classmates to help donate to the worthy cause. The students, along with generous members of the Pine Island community, raised over 1,600 pounds of food, which were donated to the Pine Island Food Shelf.

Larger-than-life panther mural added to Pine Island Elementary Schools box gym
By Audra DePestel PINE ISLAND A new mural depicting a panther head was recently added to the box gym wall at Pine Island Elementary School. High school art teacher Nicole Mentjes helped with the mural design and coordinated art students and other volunteers to complete the huge painting project. Over 25 volunteers donated their time and talents to the project, which was completed over MEA break in October. Funding for the 16 x 36 foot mural as well as for the supplies and paint for the other gym walls was made possible by an $18,000 grant through the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation. Superintendent Pine Island Schools Tamara Berg-Beniak said it looks amazing and she gives credit to the high school art program for their time and talents for making this a reality over fall break.

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Pine Island

Photo by Key Leader Connie Bogard

New Haven Sodbusters members who received awards at the Olmsted County 4-H Achievement Night on November 18, front row: Mitchell Kaul, Nicholas Rossman, and Krista Zemke; back row: Ryan Kohlmeyer, Reed Kohlmeyer, Aiden Allen, Meredith Kottom, Andrew Bogard, Emma Culbertson, Patrick Bogard, Jessica McNallan, Joshua Zemke. Not pictured: Kristina Allen, Benjamin Bogard, Annie Culbertson, Logan Mentjes, Talia Mentjes, Kamyn Peterson-Rucker, Trevor Siefert, Taylor Schroder, and Anne Simpson.

Sodbusters attend Olmsted County 4-H Achievement Night

Submitted by Andrew Bogard Enjoy the Winners Circle was the theme of the Olmsted County 4-H Achievement Night, held Monday, November 18, at the Olmsted County 4-H Building. New Haven Sodbusters were recognized for their achievements, including county fair grand and reserve champions, record judging, graduating 4-H youth, herdsmanship awards, county ambassador recognition, club exhibit winners, board of directors recognition, Bany Memorial Award, Rabehl Memorial Award, Minnesota 4-H Key Award, Youth Leader of the Year Award, the Friend of 4-H Award, and adult leader awards. After nine years in 4-H, Benjamin Bogard received the graduating 4-H youth certificate. Certificates recognizing county youth ambassadors went to Kristina Allen, Andrew Bogard, Patrick Bogard, Benjamin Bogard, Annie Culbertson, and Ryan Kohlmeyer. Record judging top winners were Andrew Bogard (intermediate category seven years) and Ryan Kohlmeyer (advanced category eight years) with years of participation ribbons in record judging awarded to Patrick Bogard (seven years), Reed Kohlmeyer (seven years) and Anne Simpson (one year). The Bany Memorial Award went to Reed Kohlmeyer who also received Grand Champion Computer and Reserve Champion Aerospace. The Rabehl Memorial Award and Key Awards were given to Ryan Kohlmeyer who also received Grand Champion in both Aerospace and Youth Leadership. Kristina and Aiden Allen were awarded Grand Champion Team Livestock Demonstration. Andrew Bogard was awarded Grand Champion in both Quilting and Team Illustrated Presentation and also Reserve Champion Computer. Benjamin Bogard received the Grand Champion awards in Photography and Global Connections. Patrick Bogard received Grand Champion in Team Illustrated Presentation and Shooting Sports/ Wildlife Management. Emma Culbertson was awarded Grand Champion Individual Demonstration and Reserve Champion Crafts and Kits. Mitchell Kaul was awarded Grand Champion in both Corn and Small Grains & Legumes. Meredith Kottom received Reserve Champion Individual Illustrated Presentation. Jessica McNallan received Grand Champion NonGarment Exhibit. Logan Mentjes received Reserve Champion Exploring Animals. Talia Mentjes was awarded Grand Champion Consumer Education. Kamyn Peterson-Rucker received Grand Champion Fishing Sports and Reserve Champion Quilting. Nicholas Rossman was awarded Reserve Champion Potatoes. Taylor Schroder was awarded Grand Champion in Shop/Wood Science. Trevor Siefert was awarded Reserve Champion Food & Nutrition. Joshua Zemke received Grand Champion Exploring the Environment. Krista Zemke was awarded Grand Champion in both Forest Resources and Water/Wetlands. For their commitment and service to 4-H, adult leader awards were given to Jan McNallan (35Year Sapphire Clover Award), Tina and Scott Culbertson (10-Year Gold Clover Awards), Dan and Sally Kohlmeyer (5-Year Leadership Awards). Ryan and Sally Kohlmeyer were recognized for their active roles on the Olmsted County 4-H Board of Directors. The Sodbusters club was recognized for the Swine Herdsmanship Award, Champion Club History Book and Community Pride Exhibit, and second place in the window display during National 4-H Week.
At the Pine Island Holiday Expo, Taylor Rasmussen, left, and friend Summer Rauk stop to look at some handsewn mittens and decorative glass block designs made by Andie Freese of Byron. Rasmussen saw a pair of mittens she liked and decided to purchase them.

Pine Island Holiday Expo held Nov. 23

By Audra DePestel PINE ISLAND Over 55 exhibitors took part in the fifth annual Pine Island Holiday Expo on November 23 at Pine Island School. This popular event features area small businesses, primarily home-based. Lots of door prizes were given away by participating vendors. There was also a chance to enter and win the grand prize drawing valued at $100 (gift cards to Pine Island businesses), which was won by Wendy King of Rochester. A collection site at the expo allowed generous visitors and shoppers to donate to the Pine Island Area Food Shelves and Toys for Tots programs. Jeanne Rasmussen, organizer of the Pine Island Holiday Expo, said she was pleased with this years event and is already looking forward to the sixth annual expo in November 2014.

HOME SERVICES HAPPENINGS

Pine Island Area Home Services, serving the Pine Island and Oronoco area, is sponsoring the following December events. Unless otherwise noted, all events are held at the Pine Island Senior Center located at 109 3rd St. SW. Shopping Trip: Monday, December 16, 11 a.m. Includes a lunch stop. Limited seating. Contact us to reserve your seat. Foot Care Clinic: Thursday, December 19. In-home appointments are available for those who have difficulty leaving home. Call to set up an appointment. Bone Builder Exercise Classes: Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. No class held December 24 and 26. Incorporates gentle strength training, balance training, stretching and fun. You can join this ongoing class at any time, and exercises start at your ability. Weights are provided, and their use during class is optional. Aerobics Exercise Classes: Fridays from 10:00-10:45 a.m. Blood Pressure Clinics: 11 a.m., second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at City Center in Pine Island, 11 a.m. on the first Wednesday at the Pine Island Senior Center, and 12:30 p.m. every second Wednesday at the Oronoco Community Center. Unable to leave home? Call 356-2999 to schedule an in-home blood pressure check. Caregiver Support Group: Second and fourth Mondays each month, 1 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church in Pine Island. Not meeting on December 23. Respite is available upon request. Open to any caregiver. Senior Forum with Dr. McBeath: Thursday, December 19. noon - 1 p.m. Lunch-Out and Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Friday December 6, noon - 3 p.m. Limited seating and reservations are required. We will stop for lunch and afterward step outside to watch the fully decorated holiday train arrive at 2:15 p.m. behind Barlow plaza. You are responsible for any purchases and for lunch expenses. Ride to Rochester and back to Pine Island is free. Call 356-2999 to reserve your seat. Bring a nonperishable food item to donate when the train stops. All food and money donated stays in the community. Christmas Bus Trip December 23. Bus leaves Senior Center at 11 a.m., returning at approximately 4:30 p.m. Cost: $50 per person. Includes transportation, private dining lunch buffet at the beautiful historic St. James Hotel in Red Wing and one admission to The Girl Singers Christmas Show Experience at the Sheldon Theater. Call today limited seating! Services: Available to adults 65 and older. For more information or if you are in need of assistance, please contact our office. If you enjoy visiting with and helping senior citizens, why not consider volunteering for our program. We have a need for people to drive clients to and from clinic appointments as well as weekday substitute Meals on Wheels drivers. Contact us today to find out how else you can help! Office is closed December 2426 and January 1.

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New Haven Sodbusters meet in November

By Andrew Bogard Achievement Night was a major component of the November 10 meeting of the New Haven Sodbusters 4-H club. Recognition was given to all of the 4-H club members and families for their hard work during the 2012-13 year on community service projects, leadership activities and attendance. Outgoing officers were recognized including: Ryan Kohlmeyer, past president; Emily Kaul, past vice-president; Kristina Allen, past secretary; Emma Culbertson, past treasurer; Andrew Bogard and Keanan Peterson-Rucker, past photographers. Reed Kohlmeyer was recognized as the only member with perfect attendance at all meetings. Mrs. Jan McNallan was recognized for her dedicated involvement with the clubs youth leaders. 4-H graduates Benjamin Bogard and Jordan Cook were recognized. Demonstrations were given by Jason Ryan on how to make fruit dip, and by Nick Rossman on how to make delicious meat pockets. Fair project reports were given by Logan Mentjes on his duck painting, and by Talia Mentjes on her composite photography display. Nick Rossman discussed his potato project. Dina Markling distributed boxes of candy for the county fundraiser. The Kohlmeyer family reported on the Adopt-aHighway ditch cleanup activity which took place on October 27. Visitors to the meeting were Michelle, Emily and Ethan Reisinger. With the help and guidance of Michelle Ryan, the Cloverbuds made a fun Thanksgiving art project which they showed the club. Upcoming activities for the club will include youth leaders baking cookies for the senior citizens on Sunday, December 1, caroling at Pine Haven Care Center on Sunday, December 8, Toys for Tots collection, and the project LOVE at the Methodist Church in Pine Island on Friday, December 20. The Olmsted County 4-H Achievement Night was scheduled for Monday, November 18, with many club members being recognized for their achievements. The next Sodbusters meeting is on Sunday, December 8, at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Pine Island. Call leader Connie Bogard at 367-2672 if you are interested in joining the festivities.

Kelly Leibold Parents: Samantha Leibold Siblings, ages: Katelynn, 15 High school activities: FCCLA, Roots and Shoots, speech team, one-act play, yearbook (co-editor), Art SCREAM, National Honor Society Favorite class or subject: Publishing and design Best high school memory: At Minnesotas FCCLA 2012 State Conference, I was elected Vice President of Public Relations on a team of six officers. FCCLA gave me many leadership opportunities that year, including a trip to Washington D.C. to advocate for career and technical education on Capitol Hill. Out of school activities, hobbies: I love being involved in our community participating in Pine Islands Image Committee, the Pine Area People for the Arts, city council meetings, the EDA, and Miss Pine Island. I enjoy both traditional and electronic arts, sketching, and designing things by hand on my computer, as well as listening to a diversity of music. Part-time job: Working at Borrow-A-Bike, our communitys free bike share program. Favorite book: Peter the Pioneer by Charlotte Collins; movie: 101 Dalmations; TV show: Extreme Makeover, Home Edition; song: Carry On by FUN. Future plans: Im looking to stay involved in Pine Island by attending the University Center in Rochester, earning my associates degree through RCTC and my bachelors degree through Winona State University. Id like to pursue a career in mass communications or public relations and contribute to local communities, organizations, and initiatives. Being on the city council or serving as a legislative assistant someday may seem like far-fetched dreams, but these and many more are ambitions I seek to accomplish.

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Thanksgiving feast comes early for Pine Island kindergarteners

PINE ISLAND Pine Island kinder garteners Miley Hoffarth and Donavon Grenell are all smiles as they get ready to enjoy an early Thanksgiving feast on Monday, November 25. 119 kindergarteners shared in the feast wearing headdresses they had made. The students also learned about how the tradition of Thanksgiving began and foods that were eaten.

PI eighth-graders named to ACDA Honor Choir

MAHTOMEDI Two Pine Island Middle School singers, Ally Noll and Wesley Sorum, were selected from hundreds of auditions submitted across Minnesota to be members of the American Choral Directors Associations State 7-8 Honor Choir program. On Saturday, November 23, the two eighth-graders traveled to Saint Andrews Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi to prepare and present a concert under the direction of nationally known choral conductors.

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ZUMBROTA POLICE REPORT

October 24 8:32 a.m. A driver was stopped for going the wrong way on a one-way out of McDonalds and ALCO. 4:39 p.m. A female said that she was working in Faribault and received a call from her two children saying that they were followed by a pickup while doing their paper route. October 25 9:04 a.m. 911 calls were received. The dispatcher thought that it was kids at ZM Elementary School playing with the phone. 11:57 a.m. A report was made that three juveniles were playing chicken running out in the traffic. October 26 6:51 p.m. A female reported that a male was at her residence and harassing her for items left in her car. 8:37 p.m. A vehicle was found with the drivers door open. 9:26 p.m. A male reported that he was sitting in his vehicle. He had fallen and was in back pain and has a heart history. He took a nitro. When an officer arrived he was lying down in the passenger seat. He was transported by ambulance. October 27 1:03 a.m. A report was made of a woman walking along the road and not moving for cars. An officer attempted to talk with her but she refused to acknowledge him and was lying on the ground yelling and screaming. An ambulance was called and restraints were used to keep her on the gurney. 2:49 p.m. A vehicle had backfired and the engine caught on fire. 5:22 p.m. An officer assisted with a child custody issue. During a child exchange the child refused to get into his fathers vehicle. The male left without the child. 6:02 p.m. In the area of East Avenue and 9th Street a complaint was made of fireworks being set off. 7:44 p.m. A Jefferson Heights Townhome landlord said that two people were trespassing. They were moving necessary items. 11:13 p.m. The State Patrol reported a vehicle going northbound on Highway 52 with speeds up to 100+. 11:28 p.m. An officer assisted the State Patrol with traffic. October 28 8:51 a.m. Mahn Funeral Home asked an officer to assist with a funeral. 11:05-3:15 p.m. Two drivers were warned for speeding; one was cited for speedin. 3:33 p.m. A male said that there were dogs running loose. The dogs also bark for long periods of time before being let in. 3:39 p.m. A male reported that a coon hound ran out into the street while he was walking his dog. The dog was barking and growling. 10:58 p.m. An officer checked on a vehicle parked with lights on by a business. The driver was dropping off a vehicle for service. October 29 12:19 p.m. An officer assisted Olmsted County with a warrant arrest. 3:44 p.m. A report was made that someone ran over two 5 foot trees in Covered Bridge Park. October 30 9:23 a.m. Kwik Trip reported that a parked truck rolled into a parked pickup. 1:10 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa High School reported that a male student hit another male student with a stack of books. 1:53 p.m. A male reported that he was been harassed. 3:21 p.m. Kwik Trip wanted to have a vehicle unlocked. An officer was unable to unlock the vehicle. 3:23 p.m. Bridges Assisted Apartments reported that one of the residents reported a missing Bank of Zumbrota bank bag. It was later found in the residents lounge chair with all the money there. 4:25 p.m. Mayo Clinic Health Systems found a coon hound. It had a collar with no tags. It was taken to the vet clinic. 6:09 p.m. A female needed lift assist. 6:46 p.m. A male reported that his child was refusing to go with the father for a child exchange. October 31 7:22 p.m. A Chihuahua mix dog was found with no tags and was brought to the vet clinic. November 1 3:50 a.m. A male was feeling clammy and dizzy with stomach pain. 11:46 a.m. A deputy was trying to catch a Chihuahua that was running down the middle of Jefferson Drive. 3:39 p.m. Three Rivers Community Action reported that they were being harassed by a phone client. 6:11 p.m. A driver hit a deer and was blocking the Highway 60 East exit. 7:13 p.m. A report was made that a car was in a ditch. A male was outside the vehicle with no lights on. 7:25 p.m. A female reported that she was being harassed by email and texting and the suspect was coming to work. November 2 2:06 a.m. Zumbrota Liquor Store reported that there was a guy banging on the window and trying to get back in. 9:44 a.m. Two German Shepards were running loose. 10:48 a.m. An officer assisted with lifting a female who had fallen. 11:14 a.m. A male reported that a large grain hauler was not covered and was loosing turkey feathers and debris in the road. 12:27 p.m. A wallet was found with no identification inside. 5:25 p.m. A cell phone was found. 6:41 p.m. An officer assisted with a female who had fallen and could not get up. 8:07 p.m. A male was out walking and collapsed and vomited. He was very weak and had a heart condition. 9:54 p.m. A driver was warned for having a right headlight out.

The Arc Southeastern Minnesota elects officers and board members

ROCHESTER The Arc Southeastern Minnesota held its annual meeting and awards banquet at Willow Creek Golf Course in Rochester on Friday, November 8. The following people were elected 2014 officers of The Arc Southeastern Minnesota Board of Directors: Karen Larson of Faribault, president; Peggy OToole-Martin of Rochester, vice-president; Vicky Hildman of Rochester, secretary; and Joan Bucher of Zumbrota, treasurer. Newly elected to the board was: Vince Thoreson of Zumbrota and Jim Cassmann of Harmony. Re-elected board members were: Lisa Meiners of Caledonia; Vicky Hildman of Rochester; and Lyn Smith of Rochester. Other board members include: Matt Bradford of Kasson; Carl Deobald of Rochester; Gayle Deobald of Zumbro Falls; Larry Goetzinger of Caledonia; Terra Lidbom of St. Charles; and Kevin Morrissey of Rochester. The Arc Southeastern Minnesota provides advocacy, support, and education for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. They serve people in the counties of Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Olmsted, Rice, Wabasha, and Winona. For more information, contact The Arc Southeastern Minnesota office at 6301 Bandel Rd NW, Suite 605, Rochester, MN 55901 or call 507-287-2032 (888-7328520 toll free) or visit www.arc semn.org.

From Our Files

WANAMINGO
Lutheran Church on Sunday. *** The former Quamingo Roller Rink Mark Revland took ownership at the south end of Main Street of Revland Alignment in 2002. will soon be known as Quammes His dad Les now works on a lim- Garage and Electronics. 40 Years Ago ited part-time basis.

GOODHUE
Mrs. Harold Johnson visited at the 10 Years Ago Harold Bjugan home last TuesNovember 26, 2003 day evening. *** Rev. and Mrs. Goodhue students who attended John DeBoer entertained Mr. and the National FFA convention in Mrs. David Anderson of Zumbrota Louisville, Kentucky, were Mellast Thursday evening. issa Dankers, Cassandra Wecker50 Years Ago ling, Kristy Ott, and Nicole November 28, 1963 Matthees. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Stolee and 20 Years Ago family of Kenyon were Sunday November 24, 1993 dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Goodhue High School FFA Haugen. *** Mr. and Mrs. Ken- members who attended the 66th neth Prigge and family, Mrs. National FFA Convention in KanGerhard Kvamme, and Mrs. Roy sas City, Missouri, were Val Fritz and David, of Rochester, vis- Luhman, Chris OReilly, Josh ited Saturday at the George Lexvold Fitschen, Rick Lodermeier, Andy home in Red Wing. *** Mr. and Schumacher, Bryan ONeill, Mitch Mrs. Arling Froisland, and Mr. Opsahl, and Jeff Michelson. *** and Mrs. Bernard Ryan and Teresa Lynette Benitt has completed her were supper guests Sunday evening basic training at Fort Leonard at the home of Mrs. Laura Ryan of Wood, Missouri, and Fort Sam Zumbrota. Houston, Texas, and is now sta70 Years Ago tioned in the Army in Friedburg, Germany.

10 Years Ago November 26, 2003

40 Years Ago November 29, 1973

BORN TO: Mr. and Mrs. Mark Thomforde, a son, on November 24. *** Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tackman visited the Luverne Raasch home in Rochester on Sunday afternoon and evening. *** Sunday dinner guests at the Walter Rusch home were the Paul Kieffer family of New Hampton, Iowa.

60 Years Ago November 26, 1953

BORN TO: Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Benett, a daughter, on November 20; Mr and Mrs. Wallace Meyer, a daughter, on November 23. *** The Orrin Zimmermann family called on friends in Winona on Sunday. *** Nick Delva, Jr., of Collegeville spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Delva.

20 Years Ago November 24, 1993

Two local Boy Scouts, Matt Schaefer and Jesse Steberg, received Lutheran Living Faith medals at a ceremony during morning worship at Wanamingo

November 29, 1973

On December 10, a gift shop called The Norsk Nook will open in Wanamingo. Proprietors are Sharon Bjorngaard and Sonja Tatge, with LaVonne Bjorngaard serving as manager. *** Mr. and

50 Years Ago November 28, 1963

Mrs. J.J. Buchholtz called on Mrs. Wm. Hennings at the Zumbrota Hospital on Tuesday afternoon. *** Mr. and Mrs. Walter Holm, Lori and Dale were Saturday Red Wing visitors. *** Mr. and Mrs. Earl Johnson of rural Red Wing were Sunday afternoon callers at the Wm. Buck residence.

70 Years Ago November 25, 1943

Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Goodsell, Mrs. Loretta Kimmel, and Miss Edwina Schleuter were Red Wing visitors Sunday afternoon. *** Mrs. Art Lohman visited Monday afternoon at the Ross Haven home in Bellechester. *** Mrs. Geo. Ryan and Mrs. Raymond Banidt were Zumbrota visitors Sunday evening.

November 25, 1943

Mrs. D.C. Henricksen of Minneapolis was a weekend visitor at the F.A. Engstrom home. *** Mrs. George Romness entertained a number of ladies at a luncheon at her home Saturday afternoon. *** Mr. and Mrs. L.D. Baker visited Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Holt at Hader.
WANAMINGO, 1973 The new fire chief, Bruce Sevareid, reports for duty with his new yellow firetruck which now belongs to the Wanamingo Fire Department.

PINE ISLAND
10 Years Ago November 26, 2003
Pine Island Boy Scout Jesse Kelly received scoutings highest honor, the Eagle Award, on November 9. Paul Stofferahn and Paul Hickey scored 28 and 17 points, respectively, in the Panthers 66-55 win in the basketball game against Gilmanton, Wisconsin. *** Mrs. Don Jackson, Cheryl, and Donna, and Mike Hewitt went to visit Mr. and Mrs. Charles Abel and family at Bellevue, Ohio, over the weekend. *** Mr. and Mrs. Colin Glarner and Kevin of Faribault visited at the R.A. Kruse and Cameron Hayward homes on Sunday. and Mrs. Leonard Lueck. *** Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grendahl of Waverly, Iowa, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Grendahl, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Meyers, at Oronoco. *** Mr. and Mrs. George Tillotson and daughter, Valerie, of Rochester, were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Holmes.

20 Years Ago November 24, 1993

Pine Island High School students who participated in the St. Olaf Festival of Bands were Jeff Wytaske, Angie Johnson, Kim Giledt, and Jana Berryman.

GOODHUE, 1963 At a testimonial dinner Monday evening, the Goodhue Civic Club honored three retiring businessmen. From left to right: Arnold Schultz, superintendent of schools who acted as master of ceremonies; L.E. Cook, who is retiring from the Goodhue County Tribune after 38 years; Art Haas, who operated Arts Bar for 32 years; Ray Hutcheson, president of the Goodhue Civic Club; and George W. Diercks, who operated Diercks General Store for 44 years.

30 Years Ago November 30, 1983

Pine Island students Thanksgiving weekend was extended to nearly a week after two major winter storms hit the area within five days. *** Ron and Sue Taallerud, Becky, and Mary Sue spent Thanksgiving in Rochester at the home of Karen and Lane Grant. *** Mrs. Norb McCrady and daughter Anne spent Saturday in Pine Island with Mrs. McCradys mother, Mrs. Gertrude Stucky.

ZUMBROTA
10 Years Ago November 26, 2003
Dakota. *** Helen Langmo, Ora Swenson and Ethelyn Olson were prize winners when bridge players met at the Zumbrota Towers. *** Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bonde, Ericka and Lora of Minneapolis spent Thanksgiving Day at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Berg. *** Ron and Pat Elgas of Cedar Rapids were visitors from Wednesday to Sunday at the Cecil Cage home. ester. *** Mr. and Mrs. William Reese were Thanksgiving Day dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Knude. *** Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Nord and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Henning were Thanksgiving dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Nord of Goodhue. ***Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Anderson spent the Thanksgiving holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Klug in Columbus, Nebraska. to visit Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Rhodes who moved to Chatfield from Zumbrota a year ago. *** Mr. and Mrs. Harold Flotterud were Sunday supper guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Burfiend in rural Lake City. *** Robert Hadler, a freshman at Mankato State College, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hadler. ***Kathleen and Polly Klug arrived home Tuesday from Milwaukee where they are students at Marquette University, and they will be spending the weekend in Zumbrota. ***Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hinz, Hjalmer Jorgenson and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jorgenson went to Golden Valley Sunday to visit Dr. and Mrs. T.P. Mollers.

50 Years Ago November 28, 1963

Mr. and Mrs. John McKay and Gary were Saturday evening visitors at the Gilman Hofstad home. *** Mrs. Lyle Wilson and Brian and Mrs. Gilman Hofstad were Monday afternoon coffee guests at the William McKay home. *** Clifford Quimby returned home Wednesday from the Zumbrota Hospital where hed been a patient the past three weeks.

40 Years Ago November 29, 1973

The Landaires began singing as a group in 1974 at Lands Lutheran Church. For the past 29 years they have sung at weddings, baptisms and church services. Members of the group are Judy Kinsey (accompanist), Barb Loken, Sharon Bjorngaard, Mary Veiseth, Karen Heimer and Lana Bye. *** Artist/designer Brian OPrey from Northern Ireland is working in 60 Years Ago Mazeppa for Mike Meyer. *** The November 26, 1953 students who received awards for Miss Esther Karow of Roches- the month of October were ter was a weekend guest of Mr. Jonathan McDonough, Kalli Paukert, Amber Gehrke, Jackie Sorenson, Austin Ross, Derek Kubista, Sally Sprasite and Michael Wicks. They are all second graders and the awards were for being helpful, improved listening, neatness and on task behavior.

40 Years Ago November 29, 1973

50 Years Ago

Mr. and Mrs. Duaine Copley November 28, 1963 were Thanksgiving Day supper Rev. and Mrs. Obert Hoven and guests along with the rest of the family of Osage, Iowa, visited his family at the home of Mr. and mother, Mrs. Olaf Hoven, on MonMrs. George Copley in Bellech- day. *** Mr. and Mrs. Morris Hovel and son Daniel went to Chatfield

20 Years Ago November 24, 1993

Dean and Wendy Groth of Goodhue were the winners of a 13 color TV, the grand prize at Caseys open house for the new downtown store and the 15 year anniversary of Caseys South. *** Mathias Buck and Fred Eberhart were busy last week helping Arnie Groszback put up Zumbrotas Christmas decorations. *** The Red Wing Area Keyboard Association held its fall joint recital on Sunday at First Presbyterian Church. Two students of LaVonne Amundson participated. They were Andrea Smith and Matthew Baker.

30 Years Ago November 30, 1983

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Utecht were Thanksgiving Day dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wally Freiheit in Rochester. *** Mr. and PINE ISLAND, 1973 The Pine Island Pharmacy building had a facelift Mrs. Dale Ayen spent Thanks giv- ZUMBROTA, 1983 Members of the Zumbrota High School girls basketball team for the 1983-84 season the past week, with the addition of a chalet-type front. Owner and ing with Mr. and Mrs. Steve Engh are, front row: Debbie Kirtz, Alayne Svee, Sonia Stehr, Marit Merseth, and Joey Shirley; back row: assistant proprietor of the business is Jim Bale, who is also the president-elect of and family in Sioux Falls, South coach Linda Veiseth, manager Connie Michels, Laurie Veiseth, Debbie Ryan, Cyndy Bowman, Kris Knutson,
the Businessmens Club here. and head coach Ron Miller.

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Community Calendar
COUNTY
Senior Dining
Reservations are required by calling 24 hours ahead at each of the nutrition sites. In the Pine Island area, meals are served at the Pine Island Senior Center; Zumbrota area, Zumbrota Towers; Wanamingo, Heritage Hills Apartments. December 5-11 Thursday: Hamburger gravy, mashed potatoes, whole kernel corn, tossed salad, pudding Friday: Lasagna, California medley, coleslaw, fruit Monday: Pork steak (alt: liver and onions), mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, Rice Krispie bar Tuesday: (Christmas party) Baked ham (alt: chicken breast), sweet potatoes, California blend vegetables, dinner roll, ice cream, cookie Wednesday: Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, corn, fresh fruit cup If you have questions, call 507824-2995, 356-2228 or the SEMCAC kitchen at 732-5086 285-1930 or shbp@seasonshos pice.org.

GOODHUE
Community Library

Chester Woods Park

Contact Celeste Lewis at 507287-2624 for program details.

Oxbow Park
Questions, call Clarissa Josselyn at 507-775-2451.

Seasons Hospice
Pet Loss Support Group, Wednesday, December 11, 6:307:30 p.m. A supportive, non-judgmental environment to share with others who have lost a pet through death. Coffee Get-Together, Wednesday, December 11, 9-10 a.m. A drop-in time to share with others who are experiencing grief. Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group, Thursday, December 12, 6:30-8:00 p.m. All groups are held at the Center for Grief Education and Support, Seasons Hospice, 1696 Greenview Dr. SW. Registration is required two days prior to the date of the event. For details: 507-

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 Blood Pressure Clinic service, which means if the library The clinic will be held at 12:30 Toastmasters Meeting does not have a book you want, p.m. on Wednesday, December The Pine Island Toastmasters that book can be there in two days. 11, at the Oronoco Community meet at 6:30 a.m. Fridays at St. Paul Lutheran Church. They do Center. not meet on holiday weekends: Historical Society Christmas, New Years, Easter, The Goodhue Area Historical Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Society is closed for the season Day or Thanksgiving. until June 1 when regular hours Tops #1280 resume. If you want to arrange a PI Tops #1280 meets every History Center visit in the meantime call Ardis The Pine Island Area History Henrichs, 651-923-4629; Marie Monday night at St. Paul LuthStrusz, 651-923-4302; Ray Mc- eran Church. Weigh-in is at 5:15 Center is located at 314 North Main Namara, 651-923-5117; or Roy and meeting time is 6 p.m. Every- Street. Open hours are Sundays Buck, 651-923-4388. Visit good one welcome. Questions call 356- from 1-3:30 p.m. and Mondays from 8-11 a.m. or by appointment. hueareahistory.org for information 8596 or 356-8990. To contact the History Center go about the historical society. Christmas Goodie Auction to www.pineislandhistory.org or The Lena Sparks 4-H Club will call 507-356-2802. hold its annual Christmas Goodie Auction on Sunday, December 8, Mazeppa American Legion at the Pine Island United MethodLegion Post 588 and the ist Church (200 N Main St). A Mazeppa Veterans Honor Guard potluck meal is at 1 p.m., followed Moms in Prayer Moms in Prayer meet on Monmeet Wednesday, December 11, by surprise goodies to purchase at at 7 and 7:30 p.m., respectively, at auction. The Goodhue County days, 7 p.m. at Our Saviours the Mazeppa American Legion. Chapter of Thrivent Financial will Church, 1549 East Avenue, Zummatch funds up to $250 for the brota. auctioned items. Senior Citizens Santa at the Phone Co. The Mazeppa Senior Citizens A Christmas open house will will meet on December 6 at 11:45 Breakfast With Santa a.m. for a Christmas party. Each Breakfast With Santa will be be held at the Zumbrota Telephone member is to bring six cookies held on Saturday, December 7, Company on Saturday, Decemand a $5 gift exchange. It is a ca- from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Pine ber 7, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Santa tered meal, and you must be signed Island School cafeteria. There will will be visiting from 11 a.m. - 1 up. be a silent auction and music pro- p.m. Refreshments will be served. vided by choir and orchestra students, along with Dads Begian Whats Happening at ZHS? Santa in Mazeppa Find out whats happening at Santa is coming to the Mazeppa Waffles for sale. Proceeds benefit soup and chili luncheon, hosted the Pine Island Panther Preschool. Zumbrota Health Services on Thursday, December 12, at by the Mazeppa Lions Club and Bridgets cafe from 8-9 a.m. Drink Mazeppa Area Historical Society, Craft and Bake Sale on Saturday, December 14, from The Pine Island Senior Citizens coffee and visit with the ZHS ad10 a.m. - noon. Soup, chili, des- Craft and Bake Sale is on Satur- ministrator and board members. sert, and beverage will be served day, December 7, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. with a free at the Senior Center, 109 3rd St Winter Choir Concert will donation. Dora Hellerud will SW. A barbecue lunch will be from Zumbrota-Mazeppa High read stories to children. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. School will hold its Winter Choir Concert on Thursday, December

The group meets Monday, December 9, at 1 p.m. at St. Paul Area History Center Lutheran Church. Respite is availThe Oronoco Area History Cen- able upon request. Call the Pine ter is open to visitors in the City Island Area Home Services at 356Building every second Saturday 2999. from 10 a.m.-noon. Contact us at OAHC, 54 Blakely Ct. NW or call 507-367-4320. You may also Blood Pressure Clinic The clinic will be held Tuesvisit our web page at oronocoarea day, December 10, at 11 a.m. at history.org. the Pine Island City Centre.

ORONOCO

Caregiver Support Group

5, at 7:30 p.m. in the Neumann Auditorium. Concert selections include Bonse Aba (a Zambian song) and Down to the River to Pray (a traditional American song). The concert will highlight pieces from the Veterans Day program and solo/songwriter Alison Scott will sing with the girls octet in a special Christmas piece.

History Center
The Zumbrota History Center has a new photo stand displaying over 50 photographs of early Zumbrota scenes. They have been enlarged to 8 x 10 for easier viewing. New photos are being added all the time. Also on display are military memorabilia, including Civil War items, different models of telephones, Zumbrota telephone books dating back to the 1900s, and items of Zumbrota advertising. Museum hours are Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Other hours by appointment (732-7049).

Community Blood Drive

This holiday, give something that means something. Give blood and you can help save up to three lives. The Zumbrota Community Blood Drive will be at the VFW in Zumbrota on Tuesday, December 10, from noon to 6 p.m. For appointments or information, call Bunny at 507-259-4792 or Darla at 651-307-1257. You can also visit redcrossblood.org or call 1800-RED-CROSS to schedule an appointment. Drop-ins are welcome.

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

PINE ISLAND

Bullying Prevention
Change Your World: Stop Bullying!, stories and activities with Girl Scout Troop #25421 will be held Tuesday, December 10, from 6:30-7:00 p.m. at the Zumbrota Public Library. Come hear great books and music about bullying prevention, and help make a friendship quilt. For children of all ages.

Community Band Practice

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

MAZEPPA

ZUMBROTA

State Theatre

A Soulful Christmas with Alison Scott, Saturday, December 7, 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at 732-7616. Zumbrota Towers Events The State Theatre is at 96 East Thursday, December 5, 9:30 a.m. 4th Street in Zumbrota. For inforExercises; Monday, December 9, mation visit zaac.org.or call 5071:30 p.m. Cribbage and Games; 272-1129. Tuesday, December 10, 10:15 a.m. Exercises; Wednesday, December 11, 10:15 a.m. Nutrition Class; Crossings 1:30 p.m. Euchre. Fabrications 10 exhibit, through December 31. Reception Sat., Dec. 7, 2-4 p.m. Library Glass Trinkets and Wine, Fri., The Zumbrota Public Library is at 100 West Ave., Zumbrota, Dec. 6, 7-9 p.m. Fusing Fun with Glass, Sat., Dec. 507-732-5211. Hours are Mon., 12-8; Tues. 10-6; Wed., Thurs., 7, 9 a.m. - noon. Holiday hours: MTF 10 a.m. - 5 12-8; Fri., 10-5; and Sat., 9-3. During closed hours you can learn p.m.; WTh 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sat. more about the library at http:// 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; and Sun. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Open until 3 p.m. on Dec. www. zumbrota.info. 24. Not open Sun., Dec. 29. For more information go to www. crossingsatcarnegie.com or call 507-732-7616. Crossings is at 320 E Ave.

Obituaries
Minnie Hokanson 1910-2013
her daughter Marlenes home. Minnie has been a resident at Angels Care Center since May 2012. Minnie was an energetic lady who loved her family very much and liked being close to them. She had many talents. With the help of the family she published a family cookbook (nothing was as delicious as her homemade bread and cinnamon rolls). She was a poetry writer and had a book of poems published. In her earlier years she composed a poem for each grandchild upon their birth. She loved all animals, especially horses, cows, dogs, and cats. She could grow any plant and had quite a collection of them. She was a gardener and quilter, making quilts for each grandchild. She was a letter writer and corresponded regularly with relatives in Norway. She was the greatest babysitter and could keep any child entertained with her songs, stories, and activities. Until she was no longer able, she was an active participant in her church womens group and Bible study. Minnie is survived by her children, Melroy (Leah) Hokanson of Cannon Falls, Paul (Gloria) Hokanson of Cannon Falls, Harlan (Bonita) Hokanson of Goodhue, Roger (Helen) Hokanson of Lakeville, Gary (Marlene) Hokanson of Cannon Falls, Marleen (Larry) Beckman of Dennison, Kathryn (Jerald) Hauschildt of Red Wing; 19 grandchildren; 55 greatgrandchildren; 21 great-great grandchildren. Minnie was preceded in death by her husband, Thore Hokanson; two infant sons; granddaughter and husband, Sharon and Tim Strack; grandson, Nathan Hokanson; siblings, Paul, Anton, Magnhild and Hilda Karlstad, Bertha Brandvold, Hazel Gombert, Julius Karlstad; and twin sister who died at birth. A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4, at Minneola Lutheran Church, 13628 Co. 50 Blvd, Goodhue. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church.

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Harley Swee 1942-2013

truck driver for many years. He drove for many companies and did independent and over-the-road hauling. In the late 1980s, Harley moved to Pepin, where he resided until his death. He was employed by the village of Pepin and the Pepin County Landfill. Harley is survived his children, Lori Swee of Frazee and Bruce Swee of Pepin; two granddaughters, Terica Jeffrey of Amarillo, Texas, and Brittany Swee of Frazee; three great-grandchildren, Briana Hairston, Macey Jeffrey, and Brycen Jeffrey, all of Amarillo; one brother, Marlyn (Cathy) Swee of Rochester; nephews; other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Kathy Jo Swee. A Happy Hour Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 7, from 2-4 p.m. at the Pepin Sportsmen Club at 10076 Sand Ridge Rd, Pepin, WI 54759. Please join the family in celebrating Harley's life. Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family. Condolences may be made online at www.rhielfuneralhome.com.

KUST HUNT-LINAMAN
Jamie Hunt and Samantha Linaman would like to announce the arrival of their daughter, Alaria Renee Hunt, on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at 12:36 p.m. at Olmsted Medical Center in Rochester. Alaria weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Tommy and Denise Linaman of Kenyon, Linda Hunt of Byron, and Bradley Quimby of Rochester. Greatgrandparents are Kenneth and Cheryl Stevenson of Pine Island, Ben Linaman of Kenyon and the late Glenora Linaman, Darlene Hunt of Claremont and the late Richard Hunt, Bonnie Quimby of Rochester, and Maynard and Maria Quimby of Winona. Kai Anton Kust excitedly announces the arrival of his little brother, Nils Peder, who was born on Friday, October 4, 2013 at Northfield Hospital. Nils weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces and was 21 inches long. Parents are Dan and Kari Kust of Northfield. Grandparents are Dennis and Karen Heimer of Mazeppa and Mary Lou Kust of New Berlin, Wisconsin.

CANNON FALLS Minnie Marie Hokanson, 103, of Cannon Falls, died on November 29, 2013 at Angels Care Center in Cannon Falls. Minnie Marie (Karlstad) Hokanson was born on June 20, 1910, in Coleman, South Dakota, to Paul and Hannah (Randen) Karlstad. When she was five years old they moved to Three Forks, Montana, where they lived for seven years. The family packed up everything from the farm (including the animals) and the moved to the Belle Creek area. For a few years Minnie had been working with farm families and took care of the needs in their home. Minnie met Thore at the Cannon Falls Fair and they were married September 7, 1929 at the Lands parsonage in Zumbrota. They farmed in the area and spent many of those years in the Cherry Grove area. In 1952, they moved to a farm near Hader. The past 24 years were spent at

PEPIN Harley B. Swee, 71, of Pepin, died unexpectedly of natural causes on November 26, 2013 at his home in Pepin. Harley was born on March 13, 1942 in Minneapolis to Herman and Berdella (Grove) Swee. At a young age, the family moved to the Pine Island area where he attended country school and Pine Island High School. Harley was a

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PINE ISLAND Walter L. Boyum, 91, of Pine Island, died on Monday, November 25, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Walter Leon Boyum was born on February 25, 1922 in Canisteo Township, Dodge County, to Knute and Karina (nee Emerson) Boyum. He grew up on the family farm and attended Flatta Country School. He was baptized and confirmed at South Zumbro Lutheran Church in rural Kasson. Walter married Ruby D. Gunneson on March 10, 1941 at East St. Olaf Lutheran Church. They lived and

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Churches
BELLECHESTER
ROLLING MEADOWS MENNONITE CHURCH, Belvidere Town Hall, 2 miles north of Bellechester on County 2, Pastor Aaron Witmer, 651-9234240. Sundays: 10 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. Worship; 7 p.m. Hymn Sing every fourth Sunday. ST. MARYS CATHOLIC, Bellechester, Father Paul Kubista. Sunday mornings: 9 a.m. Mass. Tuesday mornings: 8 a.m. Mass. Office hours: Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.noon. Sundays: 8:45 a.m. Sunday School; Bible class; 10 a.m. Worship. Thurs., Dec. 5: 6 p.m. Ladies aid sponsored potluck and fruit baskets assembly. Sun., Dec. 8: 11:15 a.m. Christian Nashville artist Christmas concert and luncheon; Freewill donation . Tues., Dec. 10: 7 p.m. Sunny and Share evangelism. 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., Dec. 8: 9 a.m. Worship; 10 a.m. Decorate following worship; 3 p.m. Free holiday concert with refreshments following. Tues., Dec. 10: 7 p.m. Readers of OZ meet. Wed., Dec. 11: 5-7 p.m. Food shelf open; 6:30 p.m. Session meeting.

WANAMINGO
NEW LIFE CHURCH , Wanamingo, Pastor Patrick McBride, 507-8243019. New Life Church meets at 10 a.m. at 525 Beverly Street, Wanamingo. Free nursery for infants through age three; Sunday School for all ages beginning at 9 a.m. Small Group Bible Studies Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. TRINITY LUTHERAN , Wanamingo, Christopher Culuris, Pastor 507-8242155. Wed., Dec. 4: 2 p.m. Heritage Hill communion; 4:30 p.m. Confirmation. Thurs., Dec. 5: 9 a.m. First call group at Grand Meadow; Noon WELCA Christmas meeting. Fri., Dec. 6: 7:30 a.m. Friday Faith Flash at KWHS room 149. Sun., Dec. 8: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 6 p.m. Bible study; 7 p.m. Added Touch concert with refreshments following. Tues., Dec. 10: 1 p.m. Tuesday circle at Area 57; 7 p.m. Prayer shawl at Wanamingo Lutheran. Wed., Dec. 11: 4:30 p.m. Confirmation; 6:30 p.m. Endowment committee; 7 p.m. Boards meet; 8 p.m. Planning council. WANAMINGO LUTHERAN ELCA, Wanamingo, MN 55983, Christopher Culuris, Pastor. Office hours Thursdays 1-3 p.m., 507-824-2410. Wednesdays 4:30 p.m. Confirmation at Trinity. October: 9 a.m. Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday School. Wed., Dec. 4: 4:30 p.m. Confirmation at Trinity Lutheran. Thurs., Dec. 5: 1st call group at Grand Meadow. Fri., Dec. 6: 7:30 a.m. Friday Faith Flash at KWHS room 149. Sun., Dec. 8: 9 a.m. Worship with Sunday School Christmas program; 6 p.m. Bible study at Trinity Lutheran; 7 p.m. Added Touch concert at Trinity Lutheran. Wed., Dec. 11: 4:30 p.m. Confirmation at Trinity Lutheran.

p.m. Confirmation class; 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal.

RURAL
EMMANUEL LUTHERAN, Aspelund, Martin Horn, Pastor. Wed., Dec. 4: 3:15 p.m. Overcomers; 5 p.m. 1st year confirmation at Hauge; 6 p.m. 2nd year confirmation at Hauge; 6:30 p.m. Choir; 7:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer. Sat., Dec. 7: Noon WMF Advent tea. Sun., Dec. 8: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship; 5:45 p.m. Youth group supper; 6 p.m. Youth group. Mon., Dec. 9: 7:15 p.m. Joint council meeting at Hauge. Wed., Dec. 11: 3:15 p.m. Overcomers; 5 p.m. 1st year confirmation at Hauge; 6 p.m. 2nd year confirmation at Hauge; 6:30 p.m. Choir at Hauge; 7:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer at Hauge. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nerstrand, Don Kloster pastor, (507) 3342822. Sundays: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Coffee hour; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; Confirmation class. GRACE & ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCHES, Rural Goodhue, County 4 Blvd., Andrew Krause, Pastor. Grace: Sundays: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; Communion on the second and last Sunday of the month. St. Johns: Sundays: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Sunday School; Bible study; Communion on the second and last Sunday of the month. HAUGE LUTHERAN, Rural Kenyon, Martin Horn, Pastoral. Wed., Dec. 4: 3:15 p.m. Overcomers; 5 p.m. 1st year confirmation; 6 p.m. 2nd year confirmation; 6:30 p.m. Choir at Emmanuel 7:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer at Emmanuel. Sat., Dec. 7: Noon WMF Advent tea at Emmanuel. Sun., Dec. 8: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; 5:45 p.m. Youth group supper at Emmanuel; 6 p.m. Youth group at Emmanuel. Mon., Dec. 9: 7:15 p.m. Joint council meeting. Wed., Dec. 11: 3:15 p.m. Overcomers; 5 p.m. 1st year confirmation; 6 p.m. 2nd year confirmation; 6:30 p.m. Choir; 7:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Hay Creek (LCMS), 24686 Old Church Road. Pastor Lowell Sorenson, 651388-4577. Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Worship. LANDS LUTHERAN, 16640 Highway. 60 Blvd., Zumbrota, MN 55992-5105. Zumbrota. Text study; 7 p.m. Spiritual guidance. Wed., Dec. 4: 9 a.m. Coffee and conversation; 6:15 p.m. Confirmation; Worship with communion; 7 p.m. Youth group. Thurs., Dec. 5: 7:15 a.m. Youth Bible study at Bridgets. Fri., Dec. 6: 6:30 p.m. Praise practice. Sat., Dec. 7: 7:30 a.m. Measure Twice mens breakfast/BD; 8 a.m. Stewardship meeting. Sun., Dec. 8: 7:30 a.m. Praise singers practice; 8:30 a.m. Praise worship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Budget forum; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 7 p.m. Womens Bible study. Tues., Dec. 10: 11 a.m. Text study. Wed., Dec. 11: 9 a.m. Coffee and conversation; 6:15 p.m. Confirmation; Worship. MINNEOLA LUTHERAN, 13628 County 50 Blvd. Wed., Dec. 4: 12:45 p.m. Confirmation class early release; 7:30 p.m. Adult choir practice. Sun., Dec. 8: 8:45 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship with communion; Christmas favorites potluck to follow. 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., Dec. 8: 8:30 a.m. Worship. Wed., Dec. 11: 7 p.m. Worship. ST. JOHNS EV. LUTHERAN, WELS, Minneola Township, County Road 7, rural Zumbrota, Randall Kuznicki, Pastor. Wed., Dec. 4: 7:30 a.m. YPS trip to Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine. Sun., Dec. 8: 10:30 a.m. Worship; 3 p.m. Ladies Advent by candlelight at St. Peters. Tues., Dec. 10: 1-4 p.m. Pastors office hours. ST. PETER LUTHERAN, The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Belvidere, 28961 365th St., Goodhue, MN 55027-8515, Dr. Scott T. Fiege, Pastor. Wed., Dec. 4: 7 p.m. Worship. Sun., Dec. 8: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship with dinner following. Wed., Dec. 11: 7 p.m. Worship at Bethany in Lake City. STORDAHL LUTHERAN, ELCA, Rural Zumbrota. Church: (507) 732-5711, Kathy Lowery, Pastor, Home 507-

271-5711. Wed., Dec. 4: 6:30 p.m. Council meeting. URLAND LUTHERAN Rural Route. 1, Box 300, Cannon Falls, MN 550095411, Pastors: Arthur W. Sharot Jr., Dean Lundgren, 263-2770. Visitation Minister, Linda Flom, 263-5613. Wed., Dec. 4: 6:15 p.m. Confirmation/mentor night; 7:30 p.m. Praise and worship practice. Sun., Dec. 8: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; Youth forum; 10:30 a.m. Worship. Mon., Dec. 9: 7 p.m. Council. Wed., Dec. 11: 6:30 p.m. Confirmation; 1 p.m. WELCA/Bible study at Twin Rivers. WANGEN PRAIRIE LUTHERAN , LCMC 34289 County 24 Blvd., Cannon Falls, Curtis Fox, Pastor, 507663-9060; Linda Flom, Visitation Minister, 263-5613. Sundays 9 a.m. Worship. Thursdays 9:30 a.m. Bible study; 7 p.m. Blue grass jam. ZWINGLl UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 23148 County Highway 24, West Concord (Berne), 507/527-2622. Rev. Victor Jortack, Pastor.

GOODHUE
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC , Goodhue, Father Paul Kubista. Saturdays: 5:30 p.m. Mass. Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:45 a.m. Mass. ST. LUKE LUTHERAN, Goodhue, 651-923-4695, Pastor Regina Hassanally. ST. PETERS EV. LUTHERAN, WELS, 702 Third Ave., Goodhue, Randall L. Kuznicki, Pastor. Wed., Dec. 4: 7:30 a.m. YPS trip to Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine. Sun., Dec. 8: 8:15 a.m. Worship with communion; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; Bible study; 3 p.m. Ladies Advent by candlelight. Tues., Dec. 10: 1-4 p.m. Pastors office hours; 7:30 p.m. Church council meeting at church.

PINE ISLAND
CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH , Pine Island, Tim Graham, Pastor, 507-356-4306, www.corner stonepi.org, ASL Interpretation available. Cornerstone Kids meet every Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. Prayer meeting is Wednesdays at 7 p.m. GOOD NEWS EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, 208 North Main, Pine Island, Chris Paulson, Pastor, (507) 356-4834. Sundays: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for children and adults; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 7 p.m. Youth Group for grades 7-12. Wednesdays: 6 p.m. AWANA for grades K-6; 7:30 p.m. Bible study for all ages. PINE ISLAND ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 520 So. Main St., Pine Island, 3568622, email: dashpole@bevcomm. net, Rev. Dan Ashpole, Pastor. Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Adult Bible class and Childrens Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship. ST. MICHAELS CATHOLIC, 451 5th Street SW, Pine Island, 356-4280, Father Randal Kasel, Pastor; Saturday Mass 5 p.m.; Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m.; Confessions 4:15 p.m. Saturday; Daily Mass Wednesday 8:30 a.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m.; Confessions 8 a.m. Office Hours Tuesday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m.; Friday, 9 .a.m.-1 p.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 214 3rd St. S.W., Box 708, Pine Island, John Torris Lohre, Senior Pastor; Kip A. Groettum, Associate Pastor. Email: saintpaulpi@yahoo.com; Web site: www.saintpaulpi.org. Wed., Dec. 4: 12:30 p.m. Lydia circle potluck; 3:30 p.m. 7th and 8th grade confirmation; 6 p.m. Adult ed; 6:30 p.m. Youth board; 7 p.m. Chancel choir; 8 p.m. Praise team; Brass Rehearsal. Sat., Dec. 7: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Bazaar and cookie walk; 5:30 p.m. Worship. Sun., Dec. 8: 8:15 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m.noon Bazaar and cookie walk; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; Sunday School; 7th grade confirmation; Handbells; 10:30 a.m. Worship; Sunday School; 3 p.m. Advent affair. Mon., Dec. 9: Newsletter deadline. Tues., Dec. 10: 8:30 a.m. Staff meeting; 1:30 p.m. Bible study; 2-9 p.m. Photo session for directory. Wed., Dec. 11: 3:30 p.m. 7th and 8th grade confirmation; 5 p.m. card making; 6 p.m. Adult ed; 7 p.m. Chancel choir; 8 p.m. Brass rehearsal; Praise team. UNITED METHODIST, 200 Main St. North, PO Box 8, Pine Island, Carolyn Westlake, Pastor; Office hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-2:15 p.m.; Web address: www.piumc.org; email: piumc@bevcomm.net. Wed., Dec. 4: 9 a.m.-noon Pastor Carolyn at Better Brew; 7 p.m. Advent study.

College
Wicks to hold senior visual arts exhibition at SDSU
BROOKINGS, S.D. South Dakota State University senior Kelli Wicks will hold her senior visual arts exhibition December 9-13 at the Ritz Gallery in Grove Hall on the SDSU campus. The exhibit is free and open to the public. The Ritz Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wicks exhibit, entitled Resilience, will include logo designs, a brand identity manual, animations, and figure drawings. A graphic design major, she is the daughter of Jon and Eunice Wicks of Zumbrota and a graduate of Zumbrota-Mazeppa High School. The Ritz Gallery is located south of SDSUs University Student Union between Mathews and Brown residence halls. Parking is available in the University Student Union and HPER lots.

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

ZUMBROTA
CHRIST EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH and School, WELS, 223 East 5th Street, Zumbrota, Office 732-5421. Wayne Schoch, Pastor, 732-4089; School, Daniel Kell, Principal, 7325367. Wed., Dec. 4: 10 a.m. Chapel; 10:30 a.m. Bible study; 12:30 p.m. Junior choir; 3:30 p.m. Confirmation class; 6:15 p.m. Bell choir; 7 p.m. Choir. Thurs., Dec. 5: 7 p.m. Advent by candlelight. Sat., Dec. 7: 9 a.m. Christmas for kids. Sun., Dec. 8: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Worship and communion; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Teen Bible study; Adult bible study. Mon., Dec. 9: 7 p.m. Bible study. Tues., Dec. 10: 2:15 p.m. Tower Bible study; 7 p.m. Outreach; 7:30 p.m. Adult discipleship board. Wed., Dec. 11: 10 a.m. Chapel; 10:30 a.m. Bible study; 1 p.m. Nursing Home communion; 3:15 p.m. Junior choir; 3:30 p.m. Confirmation class; 6:15 p.m. Bell choir; 7 p.m. Choir. FAMILY WORSHIP CHURCH Weekly worship services: 81 West 5th Street, Zumbrota, 507-732-7438, www.fwc 1.org. Sunday: 9:30 a.m.; 1 Corinthians 15-16; Wednesday, 7 p.m., Prayer and healing. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC, 455 East Avenue, Zumbrota; Rev. Lisa Johnson office hours Tuesdays 8-11 a.m. at Bridgets. Secretarys office hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun., Dec. 8: 11 a.m. Worship; Noon Fill goodie bags for our seniors; 2 p.m. Concert at Oronoco. Tues., Dec. 10: 7 p.m. Readers of OZ meet. LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY CHURCH , a Wesleyan church, 179 W. 3rd St., Zumbrota, lighthousecommunityzum @yahoo.com, Janet Fischer, Pastor. Office: 732-5074. Sun., Dec. 8: 10:45 a.m. Worship; Isaiah 9:2-7;1:304 p.m. Pastor Jans Christmas open house at church. NEW RIVER ASSEMBLY OF GOD , 290 South Main Street, Zumbrota. 507-398-2604. Pastor Gary Basinski. Service times: Saturday, 7 p.m. www.NewRiverZumbrota.com. OUR SAVIOURS LUTHERAN AFLC Eric Westlake and Tim Banks, Pastors, 1549 East Avenue, Zumbrota, 732-5449, church office. Website: oslczumbrota.org. Office hours: Tues., Wed., and Fri., 8 a.m.-noon. Wed., Dec. 4: 11:30 a.m. Womens Bible study at church; 12:45 p.m. Early release; 6 p.m. Youth group; Prayer hour; 7 p.m. Bible study. CHURCH OF ST. PAUL, 749 Main St. South, Zumbrota, 732-5324, email stpauls@hcinet.net Pastor Father Randal Kasel, pastor. Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. http://stpaulzm.com. Mass Schedule: Sunday, 8:30 a.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. Mass at the nursing home is the second Tuesday of the month at 9:15 a.m. UNITED REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 560 W. 3rd St., Zumbrota, 732-7303, Susan Vikstrom, pastor; Cindy Wilson Youth director. Wed., Dec. 4: 7:15 a.m. CBC; 8 a.m. Ruth circle at Bridgets; 6 p.m. GC practice; 6:45

ORONOCO
GRACE LUTHERAN, WELS , 45 1st Avenue NE, Oronoco: 507-367-4329, Pastor Ben Kempfert 507-367-4426.

Engaged

LUND-RIGGLE
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lund of Pine Island are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Lund, to Patrick Riggle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Riggle of Medford, Wisconsin. Amanda, a graduate of University of Wisconsin La Crosse and Viterbo College, is a 7-12 social studies teacher for the La Plata, Missouri School district. Patrick is a second-year medical student at the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. A June 21, 2014, wedding is planned.

Christmas concert and luncheon at Grace Lutheran

ORONOCO Everyone is welcome to attend Nashville artist Mark Smebys Christmas concert and luncheon at Grace Lutheran Church (45 1st Ave NE) in Oronoco on Sunday, December 8. The concert is free; free will donations will be accepted for the luncheon. In the Experience the Hope of Christmas Concert Smeby will share songs from his Christian Christmas CD at 11:15 a.m. Soup and Christmas goodies will be served at 12:15 p.m. The public is invited to the 10 a.m. worship service as well. This event is sponsored by Thrivent Financial and Graces Sunny & Share Outreach Group. Call Pastor Ben Kempfert at 507367-4329 for details.

SEEDS FROM THE SOWER

By Michael A. Guido - Metter, Georgia

And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. She gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them. That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly an angel of he Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord's glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. "Don't be afraid!" he said. "I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior - yes, the Messiah, the Lord - has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger." Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others - the armies of heaven - praising God and saying, "Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased." When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, "Let's go to Bethlehem! Let's see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about." They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger.

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Goodhue

Audit report finds Goodhue School to be within legal compliance

Goodhue Students of the Month, from left to right: Alissa Bien, junior high, September; McKenna Valenzuela, high school, October; and Rachel Opsahl, junior high, October. Not pictured: Kendrah Schafer, high school, September.

Goodhue Students of the Month named for September and October

GOODHUE Goodhue Stu- of: Last year for a NHS service dents of the Month for September project (along with Jo Ellen Ponand October have been announced. celet) we raised over $1000 by Alissa Bien doing pennies for patients; the Alissa Bien was selected from proceeds went to The Leukemia the junior high for September. She and Lymphoma Society. is in ninth grade and is the daugh- Rachel Opsahl ter of Jeremiah and Lacey Bien. Rachel Opsahl was selected from She was nominated by Mrs. Nolt, the junior high for October. Opher art teacher. sahl is in ninth grade and is the Bien is involved in softball, daughter of Troy and Tammy volleyball, and choir. Her favor- Opsahl. She was nominated by ite subject is art. Ms. Holmstadt, her math teacher, Who has influenced her the and by Mrs. McCleary, her Enmost? Mostly my mom and dad, glish teacher. because they tell me to be a good She is involved with FCCLA, person and do good in school. volleyball, softball, band, and math An accomplishment she is proud league. Her favorite subjects are of: Im proud that my artwork math and art. has been picked to be in a muWho has influenced her the seum; I also did a painting for a most? My parents. They always charity benefit, which was trying encourage me to try hard in evto raise money for an outreach erything I do. They always help program. And Im proud to be me and push me to do my best. student of the month! An accomplishment she is proud Kendrah Schafer of: Being on the All A Honor Kendrah Schafer was selected Roll my past years of junior high. from the high school for Septem- McKenna Valenzuela ber. Schafer is a senior and is the McKenna Valenzuela was sedaughter of Brandon and Monica lected from the high school for Schafer. She was nominated by October. She is a senior and the Mr. Flynn, her accounting and daughter of Ernie Valenzuela of marketing teacher. Goodhue and Melissa Jones of She is involved with TNT, NHS, Lake Arrowhead, California. She FFA, 4-H, AGJA, wrestling stat- was nominated by Ms. Holmstadt, istician, Goodhue County Exten- her math teacher. sion Committee, and the Goodhue She is involved with choir. Her County Junior Fair Board. Her favorite subject is childcare, befavorite subject is math. cause she likes learning about the Who has influenced her the kids and working with them. most? My grandmother has been Who has influenced her the a big influence in my life. She is most? My aunt, Megan. After very giving, never complains, losing my brother, she has been works very hard and doesnt put a there for me and for other family lot of value on material things. members and someday I want to She prefers making memories be able to help people as much as rather than giving gifts. When she shes helped me. gives a gift its not always an exAn accomplishment she is proud pensive thing, but it is something of: Being on a varsity sport (basyoull remember. ketball) and lettering when I atAn accomplishment she is proud tended school in California.

By R.D. Aaland GOODHUE Steve D. Salveson of Smith-Shafer and Associates in Red Wing reported on the Goodhue School audit for the year ending June 2013 at the November 25 school board meeting. The audit stated an opinion that provides reasonable but not absolute assurances that the districts finances are free of material misstatements. The audit shows that the district is within Minnesota legal compliance with no exceptions. No material weaknesses were noted. The audit shows that the student population or Average Daily Membership (ADM) has stayed relatively the same for the past five years. Seventy-three percent of all district revenues come from the state of Minnesota and fifteen percent from property taxes. In nearly every area of expenditures, the cost for the Goodhue School District is under the Minnesota state average and the amounts spent by districts of similar size. Food service cost per ADM was the only category that needs to be looked at further. Goodhue spent $551 per student, which is above

is working to increase the number of college credits available to Goodhue High School students. There are several different ways that students can earn college credits, including AP (Advanced Placement), CIS (College in the School) and CLEP (College Level Examination Program).
Superintendents report

Goodhue School Districts staff development budget

both the state average ($486) and mas shopping at the elementary districts of similar size ($531). schools toy sale on November The price of food has increased 26. over the last year. Principal Mike Harvey said that Principals reports winter sports are beginning pracElementary Principal Mark tice and the first boys basketball Opsahl reported on staff develop- game against Rochester Lourdes ment for 2013. The cost to the has been cancelled. Harvey is district is $21,000, of which $8,000 working on implementing several was spent on curriculum mapping. legislative changes that were made He reminded the board that they to the requirements for testing and should do some of their Christ- graduation in the past session. He

Superintendent Mike Redmond suggested that the school look into Quality Compensation Program (Q Comp), a voluntary program that allows local districts and teachers to design and collectively bargain a plan that meets the five components of the law. The five components under Q Comp are Career Ladder/Advancement Options, Job-embedded Professional Development, Teacher Evaluation, Performance Pay, and an Alternative Salary Schedule. Approved school districts receive up to $260 per student ($169 per student in state aid and $91 per student in board-approved levy) for the program. For the 2012-13 school year, sixty Minnesota school districts have implemented programs or have been approved to implement Q Comp.

Goodhue approves new teacher contract

Submitted by Goodhue School GOODHUE The Goodhue School Board approved a new teacher master agreement on Wednesday, November 27. The contract runs from July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2015. The terms of the agreement include an increase of 1.75% on the teacher salary schedule in year one of the agreement. This is in addition to step and lane increases and legally mandated increases in teachers retirement and social security payroll taxes (FICA), bringing the total package increase in year one of the agreement to 3.58%. Year two of the agreement includes an increase of 2.5% on the teacher salary schedules. Of the increase, 2.06% lands directly on the teacher salary schedule, while 0.44% lands on the extracurricular salary schedule with the majority going toward a one class period per day increase in time for the districts activities director. The 2.5% is in addition to step and lane increases and legally mandated increases in teachers retirement and social security payroll taxes (FICA), bringing the total package increase in year two of the agreement to 3.78%. The Goodhue School District and its employees have worked to keep health and dental benefit costs under control. Increases in health insurance and dental costs are expected to be negligible in this agreement, as the district has agreed to a 0% increase in health insurance premiums for the first year of the agreement. The district will continue to work with its employees on wellness and preventative health care to continue to keep insurance costs under control in future years.

County

New mental health center slated for spring 2014 opening

The Goodhue County Health and Human Services Board (GCHHS) has selected Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center (HVMHC) as the new mental health center provider in Goodhue County. This new partnership will ensure that Goodhue Countys residents will continue to have access to high quality mental health services along with increased access and capacity, said Nina Arneson, Goodhue County Health and Human Services Director. Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center has provided mental health services to citizens and communities in Wabasha, Winona, Fillmore and Houston Counties for 49 years. The agency in the past, and currently, offers some contracted services to Goodhue County customers. The corporate base of the agency is located in Winona, with satellite services and program sites in Wabasha, Caledonia, La Crescent, Preston and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Seven additional facilities owned and/ or operated are located in Winona including adult residential service. The agencys vision is to be the leader in delivering exceptional mental health and behavioral health services in its communities. Its core values include financial stewardship, professional excellence, dignity and respect toward all concerned, collaboration with community partners, integrity and honesty in its work, and the purposeful empowerment of its staff to allow them to provide the services they do. The HVMHC staff demonstrates a strong commitment to putting clients and customers first while also making the needs of local county partners a priority, knowing that local government and private agencies must work jointly to meet the mental health needs of children, families and adults as effectively and efficiently as possible with often limited resources. For more information about Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center go to www.hvmhc.org . The County Health and Human Services Board has been discussing and studying the possibility of privatizing the mental health center operations since February 2013. This included a Request for Information (RFI) and a Request for Proposal (RFP) to both of which Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center responded successfully. During an HHS Board meeting on November 19, 2013 with recommendations from Dan Rechtzigel and Gary Iocco, the GCHHS Board accepted the HVMHCs proposal and directed the HHS Department to finalize the contract negotiations and to execute the contract with HVMHC. Both Commissioner Rechtzigel and HHS Board member Iocco participated with the Mental Health Center Study Committee as well as the RFP Review Team. The county has created a transition team with Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center in order to make a smooth transition from county owned Mental Health Center to Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center. This will include a responsible transition timeline that will ensure adequate time, especially for the most vulnerable customers, to get to know the new agency, and for the partners and providers to establish new connections and contracts as needed for successful operation in Goodhue County. It should be noted that 80 counties out of 87 counties in Minnesota do not operate their own mental health centers. Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Centers plan is to secure an easily accessible mental health center office location in Red Wing and possibly open a satellite office in a different location also in Goodhue County based on demand. The county will be laying off five staff who will be offered an opportunity to interview for positions with Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center. According to GCHHS Director Arneson, The timing of this transition seems right with all the exciting mental health grassroots work taking place...This is a great new beginning for mental health services in our county and we are expecting great things with this new partnership. If you would like more information, please contact Nina Arneson, GCHHS Director at nina.arneson@co.goodhue.mn.us or 651-385-6115.

Goodhue Lioness Tour of Homes is December 7

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

Jon and Angie Morken 387 Crestview Court Situated on Crestview Court, this cave including a wet bar, which beautiful home, all decked out for was handmade from a recycled Christmas, is a must see. It was bowling alley and also a hair built in 2006 and has three floors salon. The house has dark oak trim of completed living space. Included and hand rubbed floors, much of are a formal dining room (tempo- which was finished by the family rarily converted to a toy room), during the construction process. music room, five bedrooms, fourThe house has many windows and-a-half baths and a walkout and is sided with cedar. A 40-foot basement. deck adorns the back, with access A brick fireplace adorns the first from the living room and from the floor living area. An open stair- master suite. As you look into the Belle Creek case leads to four bedrooms, Jack back yard, you will see an aggre- By Jay Dicke The Belle Creek 4-H Club met and Jill style with adjoining bath- gate stone fireplace...possibly even on Monday, November 18. rooms, on the upper level. lit for the occasion. The meeting was called to orThe basement features a man der by President Matt Lexvold. We heard of proposed changes of rules and regulations. A lot of discussion followed and our council representatives will keep us up to date on what is going to happen. Demonstrations were given by Abby, Logan, and Emily Doerhoefer on making candy decorations and Justin Thomforder, on making bars. Reiner Gale reported on the Kiwanis banquet. Marty and Jodi Bollum A club budget was approved. 25811 County 9 Blvd Eugene Betcher told us about The Red House on County throughout their six-year-old home. 4-H shooting sports. More kids Road 9, having been built on a So, come visit them to see a mix slab, has everything the Bollums of yesterday and today, with Christ- are welcome to join. The next meeting will be held need all situated on one level. They mas dcor, and no stairs to climb. on Sunday, December 15. incorporate many vintage items

NRCS accepting applications from farmers for conservation program

GOODHUE The U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications from producers for help to improve water and air quality, build healthier soil, improve grazing and forest lands, conserve energy, enhance organic operations, and achieve other environmental benefits. Minnesota producers can implement conservation practices through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), the agencys largest Farm Bill conservation program. Interested producers should visit their local NRCS service center for information on EQIP sign-up periods. The Environmental Quality Incentives Program offers farmers and woodland managers a variety of financial assistance options to help protect and conserve natural resources, District Conservationist, Tom Steger said. This conservation investment helps improve environmental health and the economy of Minnesotas communities. A variety of conservation activities are included in the program docket, such as rotational grazing systems, drainage water management, cover crops, erosion control measures, energy conservation and much more. The deadline for the next signup period in Minnesota is December 20. Additional sign-up deadlines include: January 17, 2014; February 21, 2014 and March 21, 2014. To participate in EQIP, an applicant must be an individual, entity or joint operation that meets EQIP eligibility criteria. Applicants can sign up at their local NRCS service center. For more information about EQIP or other technical or financial assistance programs offered by NRCS, please contact your local service center in Goodhue at (651) 923-5300.

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