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Wednesday, April 23, 2014 No. 17

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Council votes against rezoning for Dollar General


By Tara Chapa ZUMBROTA Based on a recommendation from City Administrator Neil Jensen and Economic Development Authority Director Dan King of the planning commission, the Zumbrota City Council voted unanimously, without discussion, against rezoning the former Grover Auto lot, now zoned residential, to C1 Commercial on April 17. This rezoning was a required condition for the Overland Groups proposal to purchase the lot and build a Dollar General Store on it. The Overland Group proposed a 9,100 square foot building on the site, with 16 off-street parking spaces. An offer to purchase was submitted and accepted by the both the economic development authority and the city council. At its April 8 public hearing, the planning commission voted unanimously to recommend that the city council not change the zoning to commercial, because the nature and area of the land is consistent with residential or mixeduse low impact residential/commercial development. Several people at the hearing spoke against rezoning the parcel and said they hope the city will continue to solicit development for a senior housing or mixed-use residential development.
SCDP grant application

The Small Cities Development Program grant application will be for three programs within the SCDP: commercial rehabilitation, rental property rehabilitation, and home improvement. The state has awarded grant monies to the city in the past, but not since 2008. An application was submitted last year, but was not awarded. Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) staff mentioned that some additional investment by the community may make the application more attractive. The city submitted the application with a statement of a $5,000 contribution which will be matched by Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (SEMMCHRA). This will only be needed if the grant is approved. The grant will be submitted in the fall of 2014 and approved or denied in early 2015.
Covered Bridge fire suppression

fically on the installation of a dry fire suppression system and no longer includes a surveillance camera system. A bid for the complete system was advertised for last year but there was only one response and it was significantly higher than expected; thus, the reduction in scope. The project does have 80% of the costs covered by the Federal Highway Administration Historic Covered Bridge Grant up to $40,000. Once a bid is accepted for the project, the city will then need to allocate the remaining 20% plus the administration fees to MnDOT in the amount of $12,000. Any unused portion will be refunded after the completion of the project.
Rebranding and strategic planning

bring in proposals from outside agencies to select and then move to viewing presentations for a more specific understanding of organizations as well as each organizations method of accomplishing projects. The council approved beginning the process.

and sealing will help with the constant thumping when residents drive down the road. It will also prevent water from going down the cracks and freezing in the spring. The city will be doing the sealing and a machine will be rented to apply the material. The city approved the cost of material as Crack sealing on Jefferson Drive well as the rental of the machine City staff has begun to seal cracks at $14,900 and the machine was on Jefferson Drive. The patching rented for one week. Repair will

begin immediately.
East Avenue reconstruction

City staff opened bids on the East Avenue project on April 9. Seven construction companies submitted bids, with Schumacher Excavating the lowest at $604,531. The city voted to approve awarding the project to Schumacher Excavating. The project is scheduled to begin after the Covered Bridge Festival.

Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul & Mary to present concert at State Theatre
By Marilyn Anderson ZUMBROTA When Peter Yarrow returns to the stage of the Zumbrotas State Theatre Thursday evening, April 24, he will sing songs that he, Paul Stookey, and Mary Travers became known for when singing as Peter, Paul & Mary. He will likely intertwine stories of how the songs relate to the fifty years of history when the trio began in the 1960s and were at the forefront of social and political movements of the era. Doors open at 6 p.m. for the 7 p.m. concert. Though Yarrow is now 75, he continues to travel about the country and world, not only sharing his talent as singer and songwriter, but also continuing to fight social injustices. He explained that his current project, Operation Respect, is very much a continuation of the things I was doing before. Operation Respect (www.operationrespect.org) is a non-profit organization that Yarrow co-founded with educator Dr. Charlotte Frank in 2000. After graduating from the High School of Music and Art in New York City, Yarrow graduated from Cornell University in 1959. Peter, Paul & Mary became leaders of American folk music in the 1960s with Yarrow helping create some of the groups most famous songs: Puff, The Magic Dragon, Day Is Done, The Great Mandala and Light One Candle. In the decades ahead, their music was often combined with political and social activism. Travers died in 2009. Yarrows advocacies and commitments have been extensive and far-reaching and have included the Civil Rights and peace movements of the 1960s, the environment, gender equality, homelessness, hospice care, and education.

A proposed amendment to the existing partnership with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is for the installation of a fire suppression system on the historic Covered Bridge. The scope of the project has been reduced to focus speci-

City Administrator Neil Jensen said in a memo that if the city is still interested in moving forward with rebranding the city and putting together a strategic plan, the city should have Community Devel-opment Director Dan King put together an outline of how the City wishes to proceed. Jensen said some things to think about are: how involved the council wishes this plan to be and/or if an outside agency could handle this project as well as the rebranding of the city. City staff could then

Lions Run for Vision is April 27


By Audra DePestel PINEISLAND The Pine Island Lions Club will host a Run for Vision fundraiser on Sunday, April 27, at 1:30 p.m. This event will benefit the Minnesota Lions Eye Bank and Vision Foundation. Registration for the 5K Run/ Walk and 10K Run will be at noon at the Pine Island School cafeteria or on the Running Room website at www.events.runningroom.com/ site/?raceId=10260. The race willstart from behind the school and follow the same route as the Ribbon Run by heading out of town toward the golf course and out in the country, then circling back via the Douglas Trail. There will be a race clock at the start/finish line, however no official race results are posted or tabulated for the event. The Lions fundraiser committee Ken Aggen, Fred Knudsvig, and Jeff Schroeder has put in lots of hours getting this new event ready in a short amount of time. Lion Nadeen Lunde said one of the thoughts behind the fundraiser is to target a project they already donate to, but would like to donate to more. She said, This way we can send the Vision Foundation a larger contribution and free up our club funds for other local activities. The Minnesota Lions Vision

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curriculum of tolerance and respect for each others differences in schools and camps, to create a strong school community with a On March 6, Lion Ken Aggen presented the Run for Vision safe, welcoming environment withfundraiser to the Pine Island Fire out bullying, ridicule, or teasing. Department, asking them for their Yarrow is proud of the 22,000 assistance during the event. The schools using the Dont Laugh PI Lions Club wants to make this at Me Program (DLAM) of Opan annual fundraiser. eration Respect. He said he and his daughter Bethany (also a singerFoundation has been working to songwriter) and son Christopher help the blind and visually-iminitially heard the song Dont Laugh at Me at the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas. Moved by the song, they started the anti-bullying program that utilizes music and video along with curriculum guides. Yarrow said, We had many of the tools available already. In addition to schools in the United States, DLAM has been adopted in other countries including Croatia, Hong Kong, South Africa, and Israel. Yarrow explained how previous social dimension movements in history have also dealt with respect. Civil rights lack of respect. Womens rights lack of respect. Environment lack of respect, Yarrow said. Today, disrespect is not only involving the children, but also adults. You see it in television shows the humiliation and lack of respect of the characters. Lack of respect in the business world. And look at our Congress. Through programs such as Operation Respect, the aim, he said, is to get to the underlying problem. ROCHESTER The Olmsted County American Dairy Association crowned the 2014 Olmsted County Dairy Despite all the causes Yarrow Princesses on April 6, 2014, at the Double Tree in Rochester. From left to right are Meghan Connelly of has championed, there is one he

paired since 1960. Through the support of the Minnesota Lions Eye Bank, in collaboration with the University of Minnesotas Department of Ophthalmology, and working to collect and distribute used eyeglasses, the Foundation helps countless people every day. The Foundation is affiliated with Lions Clubs International, the largest service club organization in the world, with 45,000 clubs and 1.35 million members worldwide. Founded in 1917, Lions Clubs International is best known for fighting blindness. The local Lions Clubs goal is to support healthy community activities while raising funds for a cause that affects many people. Several local businesses are sponsoring the fundraiser with monetary donations to help offset the cost of t-shirts for the event. The Pine Island Lions will be assisted during the event by the Pine Island Fire Department and local Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Further information can be found on Channel 7 or by contacting Lion Ken Aggen at Operation Respect and social activism sailaway217@gmail.com. Operation Respect provides free

Peter Yarrow, formerly of Peter, Paul & Mary, will perform at Zumbrotas State Theatre Thursday evening, April 24.

acknowledged he wished he would have realized sooner and been involved with earlier the critical climate crisis. I dont mean Earth Day, but irreversible climate change, he said. If Yarrow was a college student today, what causes would he be supporting? He said it would be similar to how he is involved now, with a focus on the importance of respect for others and the climate crisis.
Zumbrota absolutely a delight

Olmsted County Dairy Princesses crowned


Rochester, Kalley Berg of Pine Island, Ellen Sheehan of Rochester, and Annie Culbertson of Pine Island.

Crossings first brought Yarrow to the State Theatres stage in October 2012. Yarrow noted that a specific venue or audience isnt remembered by its size, but by its warmth and response. My visit to Zumbrota was absolutely a delight. The theatre was packed with warm and friendly people. I look forward to another enjoyable evening, he said. The first half of the concert will provide music from throughout his career, including many familiar stories and songs from the Peter, Paul & Mary repertoire. The second half will be devoted largely to audience requests. During Puff the Magic Dragon, which Yarrow co-wrote, he said, All the children in the audience anyone under 40, or 50, or 60...are invited up on stage with me. During intermission, Yarrow will be available to say hello and sign autographs. To purchase tickets for the concert, visit www.crossingsatcar negie.com, call 507-732-7616, or stop in to Crossings at 320 East Avenue in Zumbrota.

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Amendment 14 of the United States Constitution


Passed by Congress June 13, 1866. Ratified July 9, 1868.
Section 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. Section 2. Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, counting the whole number of persons in each State, excluding Indians not taxed. But when the right to vote at any election for the choice of electors for President and Vice-President of the United States, Representatives in Congress, the Executive and Judicial officers of a State, or the members of the Legislature thereof, is denied to any of the male inhabitants of such State, being twenty-one years of age,* and citizens of the United States, or in any way abridged, except for participation in rebellion, or other crime, the basis of representation therein shall be reduced in the proportion which the number of such male citizens shall bear to the whole number of male citizens twenty-one years of age in such State. Section 3. No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice-President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any State, who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress, or as an officer of the United States, or as a member of any State legislature, or as an executive or judicial officer of any State, to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof. But Congress may by a vote of two-thirds of each House, remove such disability. Section 4. The validity of the public debt of the United States, authorized by law, including debts incurred for payment of pensions and bounties for services in suppressing insurrection or rebellion, shall not be questioned. But neither the United States nor any State shall assume or pay any debt or obligation incurred in aid of insurrection or rebellion against the United States, or any claim for the loss or emancipation of any slave; but all such debts, obligations and claims shall be held illegal and void. Section 5. The Congress shall have the power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article.

ZM SCHOOL BOARD UPDATE


Another school year is coming down the stretch. Nothing seems to come up quicker every year than preparing to graduate another group of seniors. We want to wish all of our seniors the best as they get ready for the next stage of their lives, and look forward to continuing the educational process of our returning students. This coming November will be yet another general election. Every two years three of the six school board members have terms that will expire. The terms for Brian Haugen, Jim Wendt and Stephen Rosenthal will expire at the end of 2014. If you are interested in serving on the school board please feel free to contact any of us if you have questions about the time commitment, etc. In the next couple of months we are going to be working on the teacher negotiation process, 201415 staffing needs and reviewing various building and grounds maintenance that will be needed. We welcome input from our patrons on issues pertaining to the ZM schools. Feel free to attend any of our regular board meetings. The next one will be Monday, April 28 in the Zumbrota High School Media Center starting at 7 p.m. Brian Grudem Mark Krier Pete Hinrichs Jim Wendt Brian Haugen Stephen Rosenthal

A new school is an invitation to Pine Island


To the Editor: After I attended a Pine Island School presentation for the referendum and received all of the facts, I was amazed just how crowded the students are here in the Pine Island School. In the Hiawatha Valley League Conference, Pine Island School rates 12 out of 12 for having the least space for our students. Crowded schools do not give a bright invitation for people to come to Pine Island. I have four children who attended school in Pine Island. In fact, we moved out from Rochester to come to Pine Island. We had a tour of the school from Mr. Bundy and we liked the atmosphere. The community supported this school as our four children received a great education and were able to participate in all of the extra activities that they were interested in. Now grandchildren attend this school and the community supports their education. I hope and dream that this community will support the education of our students in Pine Island. By building a new school, we invite others to come to Pine Island a community which I am very proud to be a part of. I stay very involved with my school, my church, and the community. This is a perfect time to move forward, with the gift of land, the gift from BEVCOMM, and a new road from Olmsted County. Lets prove that we are proud of our community and our students. Vote yes on May 13 and give an invitation to others to come to Pine Island, a community that we are proud of. Jan McNallan Pine Island

The secret behind the minimum wage increase


From Devils Kitchen
By Jan David Fisher

Part of the truth finally came after Governor Dayton signed the minimum wage increase into law. For those of you who think you are really getting something, think it through again. Someone, not sure who, mentioned that payrolls will increase and therefore state revenues (taxes income and sales) will also increase. I was talking with a store owner (small business) about the wage increase. At first, he argued that the law didnt affect him, since he didnt have anyone earning the minimum. I asked if he had anyone within $1.25 an hour of the minimum, then he replied, Yes. I asked if he was going to give them a raise to, at least, $6.50 (the new minimum). And if he was, was he going to position and credit them with the original difference to keep their gain in skills? That was when the

light went on and he said, I dont want to but I will have to. That means I cant hire another person. After another pause, Who is going to give me (the store owner) a raise? We both said, The customers! Welcome to inflation! Minnesota has another law concerning wages and sexual discrimination called comparable worth. When someone hires people for an hourly job, and the job has a specific skills requirement, the hiring person cannot discriminate by sex as to who gets the job. In short, if a man and a woman have equal skill sets for the job, they must receive equal pay. If the higher level pay schedules are not increased by the bumps for the minimum wage, the skill sets have been deflated. An example will explain my point. Lets assume a job pays $20 per hour and requires a skill set that includes health care training. Today that job and wage are compared to $5.25, the current small business minimum. After August 1, it is compared to $6.50. If the person doing the job does not get a raise of $1.25 or more, the worth or value of the job declined by

that $1.25 or down to $18.75! One can conclude that all hourly paid jobs have to receive the bump just as the minimum wage did. Soon all hourly paid jobs will receive the pay bump, not because anyone learned a new skill or did an old skill better, but because the governor said so. The only way to cover the increases is to raise prices or operating costs to the customer. The following tax revenues will increase at the federal and state (local, too) levels: income tax, Social Security (FICA), Medicare, unemployment insurance tax (these are tied to wages), and the sales tax (only loosely tied to wages). The wage gap between the unskilled and the skilled remains and will probably get wider. Some wage increases will be by percentage and not by dollar amount. The $1.25 is 24% increase. At $20 per hour would you rather have a raise $1.25 or $4.80 ($21.25 or $24.80)? Sure the governor can push for lower taxes for the middle class since he now has a big bump in revenue for the state. Or the legislature can find other wonderful services and bridges to provide us. Until next week.

Our kids need your vote


To the Editor: I recently had an opportunity to accompany a group a sixth grade students and their teachers on a field trip to the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul. The day was filled with excitement, laughter, and learning as they went from one exhibit to the next. The kids watched, listened, and read one amazing story after another about Minnesota families who have endured pain and heartache as well as success and achievement. Their facial expressions were priceless. Our kids were experiencing and learning so much that day, they could hardly take it in. People of all ages learn in a variety of ways, and when we are in the kind environment that matches the way we learn, we get it. This is our opportunity on Tuesday, May 13: go to the polls, make an investment, and build the right kind learning environment for our kids. We are being called on to invest in a new school facility for our pre-kindergarten through fourth grade kids and make much-needed infrastructure repairs to our existing school. By building a new perfor-mance center and improving our football, track, and soccer fields, we will also make the necessary investment in our schools arts and athletic programs. This truly is an opportunity for all of us to step forward, support our kids, and support our school. Lets build the right kind of learning environment for our kids. To find out more, attend an information session on April 23 or May 7 at 7 p.m. at the school cafeteria. Please cast your yes vote on May 13. Jeff Leland Pine Island

The future is purchased by the present. - Samuel Johnson


To the Editor: In last weeks News-Record, Dennis Moyer brought up an interesting point Pine Islands student population has remained steady for quite a few years and has, in fact, declined slightly over the last few years. Its hard to argue with facts, and Denniss numbers appear to be factually correct. Where I disagree with Dennis is in his assertion that this is a reason to NOT address our needs. Thanks to dedicated teachers, administration and families, average ACT test scores in Pine Island rank 11th highest in the state. However, even with the same number of students, regulations on who is educated and what must be offered have created a building that is bursting at the seams by far the most crowded school in southeast Minnesota and the smallest per student in the state as compared to similarly populated districts. Young families are not able to see beyond the timeworn and jam-packed facility to realize the great educational opportunities that Pine Island Schools offer. They are literally, and sadly, staying away in droves. All along this two+ year process of studying options and seeking a great deal of community involvement, the goal has been to Build for ten. Plan for twenty. The plan that will go before the voters on May 13 will allow Pine Island to reasonably educate 1,700 students. To reach 1,700 students in 10 years, Pine Island would have to grow at a rate of 3.49% per year. I think all would agree that this is NOT an extraordinary goal especially when considering the positive impact of the Destination Medical Center initiative and the removal of the primary obstacle to growth in Pine Island a school that is just too crowded. I think were all familiar with the term self-fulfilling prophecy. Just as has been proven over the last decade, if Pine Island voters prove once again that they are not willing to do what their forefathers did provide a competitive learning environment, then Pine Island will continue to stagnate. Its easy to foresee that we could stick at 1,200 students for decades to come. After all, we literally cant fit any more kids in that building and we would offer very little to make families want to choose Pine Island to raise their families. Is that what we want? Looking at our convenient location to both Rochester and the Twin Cities, great teachers, beautiful downtown and strong sense of community, I prefer to see Pine Island choose to invest in our future and grow into a younger and more vibrant community rather than continue on a path of ignoring problems and wondering why nothing changes. In Byron, they invest in their schools and often sell properties by the square foot; In Claremont, they let their school go and the city will now literally give you a free lot if you will build a house there. Which community do you think is happier about the path they have chosen? Mark Thein Oronoco Township

ATTENTION TAXPAYERS: $70 million for a new school?


Is it worth it? At a cost of $27,500 Per Home At a cost of $58,333 Per Student...
Cost of new school Auditorium and track Total
*Includes Interest

Your next 30 year cost* $59 million $11 million $70 million

Proposed costs $33.3 million $6.5 million

Invest in school by voting yes


To the Editor: My wife and I would like to encourage the residents of the Pine Island School district to vote YES on the school referendums on May 13. We are not from the area, but we moved here seven years ago and have chosen to raise our three young children here. We believe that in order to provide the students in our district the opportunities that they need to compete in a global economy, this investment is necessary. Investing in our schools will help this community grow and help to provide our students the skills needed for a lifetime of success. John and Janet Stapleton Pine Island

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Resolve space issues by voting yes
To the Editor: I want to ask the residents of Pine Island Public School District to please consider voting yes in the upcoming Pine Island Public School Facility Bond Referendum on May 13, 2014. The school website offers a link to answer almost any questions you may have regarding the upcoming school referendum at http://www.pine islandpublicschools.portal. rschooltoday.com/page/3623 . We have lived in Oronoco and Pine Island for the past 19 years. We have three daughters who have attended or are attending Pine Island Public Schools from kindergarten through twelfth grade. We have seen firsthand the tremendous need for a solution to the space concerns the current school is faced with. The school district has been renting portable classrooms since 2005 to accommodate the extra classroom space needed. Hallway space is currently being used for small group instruction and projects. The stage in the box gym is being used as a classroom. Early childhood students do not dine in the cafeteria due to the space being utilized for study halls. The list goes on and on why we need to say yes on May 13. My children will not benefit should the bond referendum pass, however it is my civic duty to vote yes. I believe it is our community responsibility to make sure all of the children in our community have good educational facilities to give them every advantage they need to succeed in the real world. Our current facilities now fall short of that promise. We have the ability to vote to correct that and provide the updated facilities we need to prepare our children for future success in life. I hear a lot of people say, It is our duty to pay back our parents and grandparents for the good facilities we had when we attended. Lets do that by voting yes on May 13. The Post-Bulletin recently ran a front page article explaining the estimated growth Rochester and the surrounding communities will experience as a result of the Mayo Clinic growing. The article explained more than 30,000 additional residents are expected to live in the area in the next 20 years. The recent business expansion to 75th street by Menards and the infrastructure put in place along Highway 52 to Pine Island will ensure steady growth north in the coming years. Pine Island will grow as a result of this expansion. Lets be proactive and plan for that growth. We have the ability to resolve our current space issues and plan for future growth with the plan put forward by our school and local government leaders. Please take the time to visit the website to see why a Vote Yes is needed. Join me on May 13 to vote yes for the children of Pine Island! Tom Heeren Pine Island

Build a new high school instead of an elementary school


To the Editor: We are getting closer to voting for a new school and I would like to let you know why I will be voting no, as well as trying to get my family and friends to also vote no. I am assuming that those who are behind making the decision of where and how the schools are built and remodeled must no longer have elementary children living at home. So, as a mother of a young family, let me give you a look into why I will be voting no. Most inner city children who are walking to school are elementary children. Those same students tend to walk to their daycares that are located in town. So, why would you want to start busing all those children all the way out to the new location and then have to transport them all back to town again? To me it makes more sense to have the teens who already drive to school be the ones who go to a building out of town with a larger parking lot that could handle the increasing number of cars. I also think that older children, who would need to be bused to the new site, would be easier to transport compared to pre-kindergarten through fourth grade students. That bigger parking lot that would be easy to include in a new school plan would also help eliminate the congestion around the current (old) school site especially for band and chorus concerts as well as sporting events. It seems to me that money will be wasted remodeling the elementary school to accommodate middle and high school students. The elementary school is relatively new and is set up for the younger kids who now use it. If question two passes, it seems to me that the construction of an auditorium on what would be the new high school site makes more sense than putting it on the old building. Also, the new athletic fields could be constructed next to the high school and not on the elementary school site. Wrapping this up is my last important question. It is projected that the new school will meet our needs for the next ten years and it will take us thirty years to pay it off. Does that mean that in ten years or less we will be back in the same situation we are in now? I think a new high school would give us greater flexibility, since the increase in students is mostly in the elementary grades. Pine Island does need a new school. We cant deny that fact. However, lets do this right. Lets build a high school that will meet our needs longer than ten years. Yes, it might cost more up front, but it will save us money in the long run. Emily Miller Pine Island

ZM bands hold spring concert


ZUMBROTA The Zumbrota-Mazeppa High School bands performed their annual spring concert on Tuesday, April 15. Performing groups were the jazz band, concert band, and symphonic band. The bands performed for a full house who also took in the spring art show put on by Mrs. Becky Jokela and her art students. Graduating seniors in the ZM bands are, first row: Molly Lawler, Allison Frederixon, and Kenedy Beebe; second row: Maddie Nyhus , Emma Drackley, and Lindsey Renken; third row: Jacob Tschann, Alyssa Stehr, and Griffin Gartner; fourth row: Michael Wicks, Nick Culver, and Sully Spratte. The John Philip Sousa Award winner was Jacob Tschann. Recognizing exemplary performance and leadership, the award is the highest honor a high school band student can receive. It is voted on by the band. The Patrick S. Gilmore Award, chosen by the director and recognizing outstanding musicianship, dedication, and loyalty to the band, was presented to Molly Lawler.

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School bond will cost every homeowner $27,500


To the Editor: According to the PI School website the total cost for the new school would equal $70 million, including interest over 30 years. On average, your taxes will increase by $27,500. This calculation is based on the total number of homes in the PI School District, according to the National Center for Education Statistics website. The cost per student equals $58,333 at 1,200 students. The cost of hooking up water and natural gas is close to $1 million according to the PI School website. Do you want to increase the value of Elk Run/Tower Investments land? There are many more practical options to increase space at PI Schools. How about building onsite? Building classrooms instead of auditoriums? Are your taxpayers dollars being spent wisely? For more detailed information, please go to www.concerned-citizens-pi.weebly.com and be an informed voter. Bill Krause Pine Island

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County
Minnesota Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 21-25
The week of April 21-25 is a great time to make and practice your emergency plan (www.ready. gov/make-a-plan) and build an emergency kit (www.ready.gov/ build-a-kit). Two of the most important events during Severe Weather Awareness Week are the annual statewide tornado drills. These drills are scheduled for Thursday, April 24, at 1:45 p.m. and 6:55 p.m. Outdoor warning sirens and NOAA Weath-er Radios will sound in a simulated tornado warning. The first drill is intended for institutions and businesses. The evening drill is intended for second shift workers and families. If you are interested in some ideas on how you, your family, business, or your community can participate in Severe Weather Awareness Week, go to the Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management Weather Awareness Page: http://weather awareness.dps.mn.gov According to the National Weather Service, Minnesota experiences an average of 40 tornadoes per year. In 2012, 37 twisters touched down. A record was set in 2010 with 104 tornadoes across the state. Understanding this threat and knowing what to do when a tornado is approaching can save lives. Take advantage of Severe Weather Awareness Week to review your own and your familys emergency procedures and prepare for weather-related hazards. Each day of the week will focus on a different topic: Monday Alerts and warnings Tuesday Severe weather, lightning and hail Wednesday Floods Thursday Tornadoes (with statewide tornado drills) Friday Extreme heat In order to get each page link above for specific information about these topics, including factsheets, checklists, data and other resources, go to http:// weatherawareness.dps.mn.gov. The drills on April 24 are a great opportunity to review emergency plans and procedures, and conduct emergency drills at work and at home.

Area Sports
ZM and PI boy golfers open at Stewartville
By Faye Haugen STEWARTVILLE The boys golf season kicked off on Thursday when Pine Island and Zumbrota-Mazeppa opened the season at the 16-team Stewartville Invitational at Willow Creek on Thursday. Stewartville won the meet with a low score of 335 followed by Byron, 352, Zumbrota-Mazeppa, 357, Lake City, 362, KassonMantorville, 365, Hayfield, 365, Blooming Prairie, 366, Fillmore Central, 367, Rushford-Peterson, 372, Pine Island, 380, Caledonia, 384, Lanesboro, 387, LeRoyOstrander, 394, Lyle/Pacelli, 408, Houston, 414, Kingsland, 473. Jordan Miller of Fillmore Central and Hunter Fjerstad of Byron shared medalist honors with a 79. Zumbrota-Mazeppa The Cougars were led by Isaac Leonard (43-42) and Noah Erickson (42-43) who both carded an 85 to place eighth overall. Joey OGorman fired a 91 (42-49), and Alex Hunstad shot a 96 (48-48). Also playing for ZM were Corbin Avery, 102 (45-58), and Sid Subramanian, 133 (64-69). It was a spine-tingling 38 degrees with strong winds, said new coach Gary OConnor. This would have been the first time our kids have really gotten on a golf course, so I was extremely happy with their play. The kids are excited for the upcoming season. If our practices state anything, the team seems focused and totally determined. Pine Island Matt Smith (44-49) and Jake Barr (50-43) led Pine Island with 93s. Keenan Peterson-Rucker carded a 95 (45-50) and Kevin Clausen fired a 99 (48-51). Also playing for the Panthers were Cole VanHouten, 102 (51-51) and Shane Field, 113 (57-56).
Stewartville 335, Byron 352, ZumbrotaMazeppa 357, Lake City 362, KassonMantorville 365, Hayfield 365, Blooming Prairie 366, Fillmore Central 367, Rushford-Peterson 372, Pine Island 380, Caledonia 384, Lanesboro 387, LeRoyOstrander 394, Lyle/Pacelli 408, Houston 414, Kingsland 473, United South Central 476, Stewartville 496, Hayfield, incomplete: Zumbrota-Mazeppa 357: Isaac Leonard 43-42=85, Noah Erickson 43-42=85, Joey OGorman 42-49=91, Alex Hunstad 48-48=96 Pine Island 380: Matt Smith 44-49=93, Jake Barr 50-43=93, Keenan Peterson-Rucker 45-50=99, Kevin Clausen 48-51=99 Medalist: Jordan Miller, Fillmore Central, 79, Hunter Fjerstad, Byron, 79

2014 ZM wrestling awards


Letterwinners: Seniors: Cody Heitman, Shane Bode, Chase Steffen and Hunter Prodzinski; juniors: Joey Majerus, Dillon Downes, Evan Block, Freedom Hunt, Noah Prodzinski, Nick Vath and Seth Tupper; sophomore: Devin Manzy; freshman: Maverick Jackson; eighth-graders: Spencer DeFrang, Caden Steffen and Hayden Stensland; ,manager Emily Krohn and Sarah Gehrke HVL All Conference: Joey Majerus Cody Heitman, Dillon Downes, Seth Tupper and Shane Bode HVL All Conference, Honorable Mention: Chase Steffen, Hayden Stensland, Freedom Hunt Most valuable: Joey Majerus Season highlights from Coach Link Steffen: *Had nine new wrestlers join our program and all finished the season. *Had eight wrestlers with perfect attendance in practice and meets *Had over 30 wrestlers volunteer their time on three different occasions for their community *Never heard one complaint at practice this season *We earned a Silver Academic State Award for a 3.45 grade point average *I became very close with my assistants very quickly; we were all new to each other, but are all close now *Joey Majerus earning Academic All State Honors and placing third in Class A *Five ZM All Conference selections and three Honorable Mentions *Three State Qualifiers *Over 20 team wins *Lost by one point in the section semifinals to the State Champions *Devin Manzy pointing out to me that his wrestling poster was segregated and put up all by itself while other wrestlers were together. Devin was pointing out the segregation as he is part African-American and all our other team members are white. It was fantastic humor and made me laugh out loud before a tough dual. It should be noted that Devins sign had fallen off the wall and floated away from the other posters where someone picked it up and stuck it back on the wall *Watching my son wrestle his last match at team sections. He got beat up and lost, but I didnt care. Afterwards, I had several people respectfully tell me it was too bad Chase had to go out like that. It never dawned on me until those people brought it up. I didnt care that he got beat up in that match I was proud of him and was thankful I got to see him wrestle one last time. I thought it was a gift to me, not a too bad scenario. I became a better coach after realizing this. (Editors note: Chase Steffen saw his senior wrestling season limited because of a concussion)

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month


By Dr. Andrew Christensen April is National Oral Cancer Awareness Month, a time when the dental community rallies together to fight against a serious disease. While some may think oral cancer is rare, it will cause over 8,000 deaths each year, or about one person per hour every hour of the day. According to the Oral Cancer Foundation more than 43,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or pharyngeal (throat) cancer this year alone. Public awareness about this serious disease and its risk factors is crucial to saving lives. Dentists are in a unique position to perform head and neck exams and oral screenings that can help identify abnormalities in the mouth at the earliest stage.
Are you at risk?

regular oral cancer screenings. Knowing the risks can also help you make educated decisions about your health. There are several risk factors for oral cancer, including: Smoking and tobacco use are long-term historic causes of oral cancer. Heavy alcohol use makes you more likely to develop oral cancer. The HPV virus, a sexuallytransmitted disease, is the leading cause of oropharyngeal (the back part of the mouth) cancer.

Early detection is key

The fastest growing segment of oral cancer patients are young, healthy, nonsmoking individuals. Thats why it is more important than ever for all adults to have

A thorough oral cancer screening takes less than five minutes. When found early, oral cancers have an 80 to 90 percent survival rate. Unfortunately, most oral cancers particularly types caused by HPV are discovered at later stages of development resulting in an unnecessarily high death rate. Dentists can be a first line of defense in identifying abnormalities in the mouth, which could be signs of oral cancer. Many people do not realize that oral canRecognize the symptoms cer screenings are a routine part Make sure to talk to your den- of a more extensive exam pertist immediately if you notice any formed during routine visits to the of these symptoms in yourself or dentist. a loved one. The symptoms of oral Complimentary screenings General dentists at Midwest cancer include: Sores in the mouth that bleed Dental locations will be providing complimentary head and neck easily or do not heal A thick or hard spot or lump oral cancer screenings to the com A roughened or crusted area munity April 21-24. This is par Numbness, pain or tenderness ticularly important for individu A change in the way your teeth als who may not regularly visit fit together when you bite down the dentist. Visit midwestdental.com for a list of local doctors and locations.

2014 Goodhue Wrestling Statistics


Varsity W L TP P D MD TF FD John Altendorf 4 14 21 3 1 0 0 0 Mariano Bigalk 14 6 71 6 3 2 0 3 Logan Breuer 21 19 96 10 8 3 0 0 Charles Dahling 31 11 174 29 3 1 1 6 Josh Dahling 22 14 126 16 2 0 0 4 Casey Deneen 616 30 2 2 0 0 2 Matthew Deneen 7 23 33 1 3 0 0 3 Joel Gadient 29 10 149 14 4 6 1 4 Garett Huemann 1 4 3 0 1 0 0 0 Mason Huemann 13 20 67 4 2 2 1 4 Riley Huemann 20 18 104 10 4 2 0 4 Matthew Lexvold 27 14 139 11 5 4 0 7 Gavin Luhman 1 7 6 0 0 0 0 1 Bailee OReilly 27 12 141 17 2 7 1 0 Kaleb OReilly 20 12 102 10 6 0 0 4 Kelby OReilly 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ben Ramboldt 12 25 60 6 4 0 0 2 Ryan Schoenfelder 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Zach Scott 3 22 15 0 1 0 0 2 Goodhue totals 258 249 1277 120 51 27 4 46 KEY: W-wins; L-losses; TP-team points; P-pins; D-decisions; MD-major decisions; TF-technical falls; FD-forfeits or defaults

2014 Kenyon-Wanamingo Wrestling Statistics


Varsity W L TP D P TF MD FD Ted Androli 30 18 149 9 17 0 2 2 Matt Bauer 1 66 6 0 1 0 0 0 Ben Bohn 1 2 6 0 1 0 0 0 Trent Brossard 32 11 155 9 13 4 3 3 Clay Burow 3 2 12 2 1 0 0 0 Jace Clawiter 34 10 162 9 13 3 6 3 Jared Clawiter 23 15 139 11 12 2 3 2 Ethan Cota 36 10 170 12 15 2 4 3 Dylan Craig 23 15 119 4 13 1 3 2 Riley Donkers 5 3 24 2 2 0 0 1 Seth Donkers 19 20 108 2 13 0 0 4 Billy Henslin 6 5 30 2 3 0 0 1 Peyton Hilke 3 5 18 0 2 0 0 1 Matthew Houglum 17 17 85 5 10 0 1 1 Austin Jackson 26 17 126 10 11 0 0 5 Bradley Kish 29 13 148 6 16 0 4 3 Kyle Munstermann 11 12 45 5 2 0 3 1 Bailey Paquin 18 13 90 6 8 0 0 4 Luke Rechtzigel 25 18 121 9 11 0 1 4 Tyler Ryan 7 1 33 2 3 1 1 0 Drew Sathrum 34 12 163 10 14 5 3 2 Mason Stevenson 31 13 134 14 5 2 4 6 KW totals 654 498 2043 129 186 20 28 48 Opponent totals 498 654 954 132 63 7 33 2 KEY: W-wins; L-losses; TP-team points; D-decisions; P-pins; TF-technical falls; MD-major decisions; FD-forfeits or defaults HVL All Conference: Ethan Cota, Bradley Kish, Jace Clawiter, Mason Stevenson, Drew Sathrum, Trent Brossard; HVL All Conference All Academic: Ethan Cota, Bradley Kish, Jace Clawiter, Mason Stevenson, Drew Sathrum, Trent Brossard, Ted Androli, Jared Clawiter, Dylan Craig, Austin Jackson and Luke Rechtzigel; Most wins: Ethan Cota, 36; Most pins: Ted Androli, 17; Most takedowns: Drew Sathrum, 76; Most Improved: Seth Donkers; Most valuable, B-squad: Kyle Munstermann; Most valuable, varsity: Drew Sathrum; Most dedicated and hardest worker: Trent Brossard; Mark Berquam Memorial Award: Trent Brossard; 100% practice attendance: Trent Brossard (five times), Drew Sathrum (four times), Jared Clawiter (four times), Ethan Cota (three times), Seth Donkers and Bradley Kish (two times

PI POOL & PINS


The Belle Creek 4-H Club combined its fruit sale with its March meeting. From left to right are Kade Altendorf, Elissa Lodermeier, Michael Poncelet, Caden Lodermeier, Aliza Altendorf, and Madeline Lodermeier. Classic League 4-15-2014 MJB Farms 3274 vs. 3086 Gars Repair; Eberhart Construction 3143 vs. 3076 Hinrich Plumbing & Pump; M&D Construction 3041 vs. 3238 Groth Implement; Leos Sportsbar 3116 vs. 3307 Dupont Pioneer Top team game: Dupont Pioneer 1191 Top team series: Dupont Pioneer 3307 Top bowler game: Jamie Warner 258 Top bowler series: Brandon Pederson 623

AREA HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULE


Thursday, April 24 Goodhue baseball at Wanamingo, 5 p.m. Goodhue softball at Hayfield, 4:30 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo softball, Kasson-Mantorville at Wanamingo, 5 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo track at Lake City, 4:15 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo baseball, Goodhue at Wanamingo, 5 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo golf at Zumbrota, 1 p.m. Pine Island baseball, Zumbrota-Mazeppa at Pine Island, 5 p.m. Pine Island softball, Lourdes at Pine Island, 5 p.m. Pine Island track at Lake City, 4:15 p.m. Pine Island golf at Zumbrota, 1 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa baseball at Pine Island, 5 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa softball, Stewartville at Zumbrota, 5 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa golf, PI and KW at Zumbrota, 1 p.m Zumbrota-Mazeppa track at Stewartville, 4 p.m. Friday, April 25 Goodhue baseball at Zumbrota, (DH), 3:45 p.m. Goodhue softball at LaCrescent 5 p.m. Pine Island softball at Austin, 5 p.m. Pine Island track at Lake City, 4:15 p.m. Pine Island golf at Hamline University, St. Paul, 4 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa baseball, Goodhue at Zumbrota, (DH), 3:45 p.m. Saturday, April 26 Kenyon-Wanamingo baseball at Lake City, (DH), 2 p.m. Pine Island softball at Austin, 9 a.m. Pine Island baseball, Cannon Falls, (DH), 1 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa softball at Zumbrota, 10 a.m. Monday, April 28 Goodhue baseball, Byron at Goodhue, 5 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo softball at Byron, 5 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo baseball at Kasson, 5 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo golf at Pine Island, 3 p.m. Pine Island softball, Cannon Falls at Pine Island, 5 p.m. Pine Island golf, Kenyon-Wanamingo at Pine Island, 3 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa baseball, Hayfield at Zumbrota, 5 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa softball at Dodge Center, 5 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa boys golf at Lake City, 1 p.m Tuesday, April 29 Goodhue baseball, Lourdes at Goodhue, 5 p.m. Goodhue softball, Triton at Goodhue, 5 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo track at Rushford, 4 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo baseball, ZM at Wanamingo, 5 p.m. Pine Island baseball at Lake City, 5 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa baseball at Wanamingo, 5 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa softball at Rochester Lourdes, 5 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa golf at Dodge Center, 1:30 p.m Zumbrota-Mazeppa track at St. Charles, 4 p.m.

Belle Creek 4-H has three winter meetings


In December the Belle Creek 4H Club had its Christmas meeting. The community service project was delivering care packages to senior citizens. In January, the group met and talked about parliamentary procedure. Beef ID weigh day was discussed and fruit sales began. Demonstrations were given by Madeline and Alyssa Lodermeier on hog ear notching. Rollerskating followed the meeting. The February meeting was led by John and Nathan Altendorf. Hog roast tickets were passed out to families. The group talked more about Soles for Souls, a shoe donation program. Shelby Hinsch gave a demonstration on healthy snacks. Twenty-five guests and many 4-Hers celebrated Valentines Day, with the decoration committee really jazzing up the meeting place. Chris Poncelet played piano and two skits were performed. John Altendorf and Haley Lexvold led the Bingo game.

Road work season begins


By Paul Martin 2014 will see many projects affecting Goodhue County roads. Here is a list of those which are most likely to cause delays and detours. As usual, all completion dates are subject to the cooperation of the Minnesota weather.
State road projects

Hwy 60 to Hwy 52. The intersection with Hwy 52 will be closed after a right-of-way issue is resolved.
Major county projects

The Hwy 52/24 interchange will be completed in early fall. Final earth work and surfacing needs to be done on Hwy 24 to link with the new overpass and connect to the new Mayo Medical Center and on to Hwy 25. The completion of Hwy 24 to Hwy 19 near St. Ansgars Church is set for 2016. The Hwy 52/County Road 9 interchange construction will start as soon as the weather allows and will be completed by late fall. The contractors hope to complete the project by October 1. Hwy 168 serving the Zumbrota Bridge construction The replacement of two bridges industrial estate will be paved from

2014s main milling, reclamation and surfacing projects are in the west of the county. Set for work sometime between June and September are: Hwy 10 between Hwys 58 and 11; Hwy 11 between Hwys 1 and 57; Hwy 12 between Hwys 57 and 10; and a short stretch of Hwy 18 at the west county line. Expect traffic lights, but not detours. Detours are expected on Hwy 6 between Hwys 9 and 1. Earth work is slated for 2014, and surfacing in 2015.

Harvest League 4-16-2014 Coffee Mill 3096 vs. 3212 PI Pool & Pins; Schaefers Heating 2913 vs. 2996 Jims Barbershop; Friedrichs 2870 vs. 3057 Prigges Flooring Top team game: PI Pool & Pins 1130 Top team series: PI Pool & Pins 3212 Top bowler game: Doug Christianson 256 will lead to road closures. The 330th Top bowler series: Jeff Kes 692 St. bridge over Prairie Creek in Commercial League Stanton Township will be closed 4-17-2014 between May 26 and August 22. Kiffmeyer Motorsports 3417 vs. 3103 The Wells Creek bridge one mile Nelson Family Services; Stus Proshop south of Hwy 2 in Florence Town- 3239 vs. 3244 Maple Island; Bluff Valley ship will be closed some time in Campground 3113 vs. 3231 Ellefson Trucking late summer and early fall. Top team game: Maple Island 1156 Top team series: Kiffmeyer Motorsports 3417 Top bowler game: Darik Rude 260 Top bowler series: Darik Rude 728

2014 Pine Island Boys Basketball


GP RB A B S P P/G Ben Warneke 25 131 22 9 28 439 17.6 Brock Finstuen 24 148 80 13 30 270 11.3 Luke Thornton 25 192 26 18 7 277 11.1 Jared Lohmeyer 25 83 19 2 9 136 5.4 Ben Farrell 14 46 24 3 6 69 4.9 Matt Kukson 23 36 19 2 6 79 3.4 Luke Schmidt 25 15 11 0 3 68 2.7 Ben Bauer 25 48 75 0 18 49 2.0 Matt Smith 23 27 22 0 7 36 1.6 Mitchel Acker 18 12 9 0 3 26 1.4 DJ Titus 12 2 1 1 1 6 .5 Chris Frick 15 6 0 1 0 6 .4 KEY: GP games played; RB - rebounds; A - assists; B - blocks; S - steals; P - points scored; P/G - points per game Letterwinners: seniors: Ben Bauer, Ben Warneke, Luke Schmidt and Jared Lohmeyer; juniors: Matt Smith, Luke Thornton, Matt Kukson, Matt Smith, and Ben Farrell; sophomore: Mitchel Acker HVL All Conference: Ben Warneke and Luke Thornton; Most Valuable Player: Ben Warneke; Most Valuable Player Offense: Ben Warneke and Brock Finstuen; Most Valuable Player Defense: Ben Bauer; Mr. Hustle: Ben Bauer; Captains: Jared Lohmeyer, Ben Warneke, Luke Thornton; Record: 11-17

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Area Sports
ZM runs at the PEM Invitational
By Faye Haugen PLAINVIEW The Zumbrota-Mazeppa track team took part in the six-team PlainviewElgin-Millville Invitational on Thursday. The Cougar boys placed fourth and the ZM girls were fifth. Considering how cold it was, the kids did well, said Coach Jared Andring Maddie Lindhart continues her record-setting season. After breaking her own school record with a throw of 396.5 at Plainview on April 11, the ZM junior set another new record of 418 on Thursday. She also placed first in the discus with a throw of 1091. Maddie had an unbelievable throw. She broke her previous record by more than two feet, remarked Coach Andring. Skyler Jacobson also had a pair of firsts for ZM, winning the 800 and 1600-meter runs. Plainview-Elgin-Millville won the team title with 204 points. Century split into two teams with the Blue team placing second with 92 points and the white team placing third with 83 points. The Panthers were followed by Lake City, 72, Zumbrota-Mazeppa, 48, Schaeffer Academy, 46, and Rochester Area Christian Educators, 9.
Plainview-Elgin-Millville 204, Century Blue 92, Century White 83, Lake City 72, Zumbrota-Mazeppa 48, Schaeffer Academy 46, Rochester Area Christian Educators 9 Track events 100-meter dash: 4. Breanna Haag (ZM) 18.07; 1600-meter run: 1. Skyler Jacobson (ZM) 5:40.19; 800-meter run: 1. Skyler Jacobson (ZM) 2:34.76 Field events Shot put: 1. Maddie Lindhart (ZM) 418; Triple jump: 5. Breanna Haag (ZM) 304.75 Pole vault: 7. Skyler Jacobson (ZM) 6; Discus: 1. Maddie Lindhart (ZM) 1091 Relays 4x200-meter relay: 4. Zumbrota-Mazeppa (Katie Lawler, Breanna Haag, Bella Wagner, Debbie Miller) 2:20.89

The Cougars were led by Jacob Dahl who placed second in the 400-meter dash and Dillon Downes who placed second in the 300-meter hurdles.
Century 225.5, Plainview-Elgin-Millville 192.5, Lake City 73.5, ZumbrotaMazeppa 36.5, Rochester Area Christian Educators 24, Schaeffer Academy 3 Track events 110-meter hurdles: 4. Dillon Downes (ZM) 17.86; 400-meter dash: 2. Jacob Dahl, 55.29; 5. Adam Krage (ZM) 59.41; 300meter hurdles: 2. Dillon Downes (ZM) 45.24; 3200-meter run: 6. Bailey Berg (ZM) 11:10.17 Field events Pole vault: 8. Craig Banks (ZM) 9; Shot put: 3. Robby Pollitt (ZM) 373; Triple jump: 7. Dillon Downes (ZM) 3310; High jump: 5. Zach Sanborn (ZM) 54; Relays 4x800-meter relay: 3. Zumbrota-Mazeppa (Craig Banks, Max Smothers, Bailey Berg, James Drettwan) 9:40.78; 4x200-meter relay: 3. Zumbrota-Mazeppa (Dillon Downes, Jacob Tschann, Zach Sanborn, Jacob Dahl) 1:43.99; 4x200-meter relay: 5. ZumbrotaMazeppa (Isaiah Stueber, Maverick Jackson, Teryn Erickson, Zach Sanborn) 52.57) 1:43.99; 4x400-meter relay: 4. Zumbrota-Mazeppa (Craig Banks, Adam Krage, Zach Sanborn, Jacob Dahl) 3:54

Boys Century won the boys title with 225.5 points, followed by PEM, 192.5, Lake City, 73.5, ZM, 36.5, Rochester Area Christian Educators, 24, and Schaeffer Academy, 3.

PI boys and girls are second at Stewartville


By Faye Haugen STEWARTVILLE Pine Island placed second in both the girls and boys standings at the Stewartville Invitational on Tuesday. Boys Stewartville tallied 151 points to earn the boys title, followed by Pine Island with 123 points. News-Record photos by Faye Haugen A Hayfield player hustles back to second base as Pine Islands Summer Cavallaro makes the catch of a line Byron placed third with 116 points. drive in Tuesdays game in Pine Island. Placing first for Pine Island were: Ben Farrell in the 200-meter dash and triple jump; Jack Miller in the discus, Kyle Groven in By Faye Haugen the 400-meter dash, Mitchel Aker PINE ISLAND With temperain the 800-meter run, the 4x800tures in the mid-30s on Tuesday, meter relay team of Groven, Hayfield made the trip to Pine IsLogan Meurer, Isaiah Ondler and land for an HVL softball game. Acker, and the 4x400-meter reThe Vikings went home with a lay team of Chris Frick, Farrell, 16-4 win. Groven and Acker. Hayfield scored in every inning Stewartville 151, Pine Island 123, Byto end the game early, up 12-2 ron 116, Blooming Prairie 72, Hayfield after three innings. 42, Grand Meadow/LeRoy-Ostrander/ Southland 38, Kingsland 8 Taylor Schroder started on the Track events mound for PI, striking out one, 100-meter dash: 4. Chris Frick (PI) 12.36; walking two and giving up 12 hits 6. Tristan Akason (PI) 12.48; 110-meter over three innings. Kaitlin Champa hurdles : 5. Nicholas Cain (PI) 19.28; 1600came on in relief tossing two inmeter run : 4. Jack Williams (PI) 5:12.78; 8. Jimmy Higgins (PI) 5:32.11 ; 400-meter nings with one strikeout, one walk dash: 1. Kyle Groven (PI) 52.64; 4. Jason and five hits. Hoerle (PI) 55.93; 5. Isaiah Ondler (PI) 57.07; Molly Shelton, Kaitlin Champa 800-meter run: 1. Mitchel Acker (PI) 2:05.47; and Summer Cavallaro each had 2. Isaiah Ondler (PI) 2:12.69; 7. Jacob Higsingle. gins (PI) 2:24.34; 200-meter dash: 1. Ben
Farrell (PI) 23.86; 300-meter hurdles: 4. Marcus Aarsvold (PI) 47.78; 8. Andy Bogard (PI) 49.50; 7. Nicholas Cain (PI) 49.85; 3200meter run: 6. Jack Williams (PI) 11.22.84; 7. Logan Meurer (PI) 11.29.37 Field events Triple jump: 1. Ben Farrell (PI) 42.5;; Discus: 1. Jack Miller (PI) 1404; Shot put: 7. Jack Miller (PI) 361; Long jump: 4. Chris Frick (PI) 176 Relays 4x800-meter relay: 1. Pine Island (Kyle Groven, Logan Meurer, Isaiah Ondler, Mitchel Acker) 8:39.33; 4x200-meter relay: 3. Pine Island (Tristan Akason, Chris Frick, Jason Hoerle, Ben Farrell) 1:37.14; 4x100meter relay: 2. Pine Island (Tristan Akason, Pat Bogard, Mitchell Magnuson, Hunter Kraling) 49.75; 4x400-meter relay: 1. Pine Island (Ben Farrell, Chris Frick, Mitchel Acker, Kyle Groven) 3:36.8

ning 4x400-meter relay team were: Sara Schartau, Brittney Arndt, Abby Gushulak and Torgeson.
Byron 145, Pine Island 128, Grand Meadow-LeRoy-Ostrander-Southland 105, Stewartville 86, Blooming Prairie 34, Hayfield 33, Kingsland 18 Track events 100-meter dash: 4. Madison House (PI) 14:45; 6. Ana Marx (PI) 14.65; 100-meter hurdles: 3. Eliza Warneke (PI) 17.23; 4. Katie Schultz (PI) 17.95; 1600-meter run: 4. Jocasta Adelsman (PI) 618.85; 5. Jordyn Braaten (PI) 6:26.75; 400-meter dash: 3. Laura Torgeson (PI) 1:06.82; 200-meter dash: 2. Brittney Arndt (PI) 29.20; 4. Madison House (PI) 30.89; 300-meter hurdles: 1. Eliza Warneke (PI) 51.62; 3200-meter run: 2. Adeline Angst (PI) 13:00 Field events High jump: 2. Nicole Fokken (PI) 410; 6. Eliza Warneke (PI) 46; Triple jump: 4. Lauren Hunskor (PI) 2911.25; Long jump: 3. Lauren Hunskor (PI) 14.75; Shot put: 6. Kaitlin Bronk (PI) 28.5; Pole vault: 5. Leah Anderson (PI) 7; 6. Katie Schultz (PI) 66; Discus: 2. Kalley Berg (PI) 102 Relays 4x800-meter relay: 1. Pine Island (Adeline Angst, Taylor Rasmussen, Jocasta Adelsman, Laura Torgeson) 10:47.71; 4x200meter relay: 1. Pine Island (Caitlin Schartau, Sara Schartau, Brittney Arndt, Eliza Warneke), 1:54.87; 4x100-meter relay: 3. Pine Island (Caitlin Schartau, Madison House, Ana Marx, Steph Norte), 56.48; 4x400meter relay: 1. Pine Island (Sara Schartau, Brittney Arndt, Abby Gushulak, Laura Torgeson) 4:31.23

PI scores a win with no hits at Houston

Girls Byron took the girls title with 145 points followed by Pine Island, 128, and Grand Meadow/ LeRoy-Ostrander/Southland, 105 points. Eliza Warneke won the 300meter hurdles, and three of the Panthers relay teams placed first. Members of the winning 4x800meter relay team were Adeline Angst, Taylor Rasmussen, Jocasta Adelsman and Laura Torgeson. On the winning 4x200-meter relay team were Caitlin Schartau, Sara Schartau, Brittney Arndt and Warneke. Running on the win-

Pine Island 4 - Hayfield 16

R H E Hayfield 16522 16 15 0 Pine Island 0 2 0 2 0 4 7 0 Pitching IP K BB H R ER PI - Schroder 3 1 2 12 12 3 PI - Champa 2 1 1 5 4 2 1B: PI Molly Shelton (1), Kaitlyn Champa (1), Summer Cavallaro (1)

PI girls win Triton track title


Pine Islands Allie Anderson puts a tag for an out on a Hayfield player before she reaches first in Tuesdays game in Pine Island.

Houston The Panthers pulled out a 1-0 win at Houston on Thursday despite not getting a hit. We didnt get any hits, but Houston walked three of our batters and struck us out nine times, said Coach Kim Jones. We played solid defense. Marissa DeWitz had a shoestring catch with a runner on second and she doubled her

off. Kaylee Drazan made some outstanding plays at second base, one time throwing from her knees for an out. Kaitlyn Champa pitched a solid game and made a difficult catch to help the cause. Champa struck out five, walked one and gave up one hit. The Panthers will host Zum-

brota-Mazeppa on Thursday (5 p.m.), play in the Austin Invitational on Friday and Saturday and host Cannon Falls on Monday.
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Goodhue gets shutout at Stewartville


By Faye Haugen GOODHUE In their only game of the week, the Goodhue softball team fell 11-0 to Stewartville in five innings, Thursday. The Tigers Caitlyn Hughs was in control on the mound as she struck out 10 and did not give up a hit or walk. Laurie Pearson was tagged with travel to LaCrescent on Friday (5 the mound loss for Goodhue. She p.m.) and host Triton on Tuesday struck out two, walked two and (5 p.m.) gave up nine hits. The Wildcats Goodhue 0 - Stewartville 11 R H E also committed three errors. 10262 11 9 0 Goodhue will be back in action Stewartville Goodhue 00000 0 0 3 on Thursday when they play at Pitching IP K BB H R ER 5 2 2 9 11 3 Hayfield ( 5 p.m.). The Cats will G - Pearson

KW earns first win over PI


By Faye Haugen WANAMINGO In less than ideal playing conditions, KenyonWanamingo earned a 7-2 win over Pine Island in HVL softball play on Monday in Wanamingo. Temperatures in the mid-30s with a strong wind made it hard to sit through the game for players, coaches and fans. We fought through the cold and kept batting, said KW Coach Matt Nelson. We came up with some big hits and played solid defense. The girls are working hard to get better. The Panthers got off to a 1-0 start in the opening inning, but the Knights answered with two runs in the second inning to take control. KW upped their lead to 5-2 in the fourth on a walk, fielders choice and three RBI homerun by Ellyn Beulke. The Knights outhit PI 10-4 with both teams having one error. Kailee Berquam struck out 12 and walked three in the win for KW. Kaitlin Champa struck out three and walked five in the PI loss. Shayla Berkner led KW at the plate going 2 for 4 with a pair of doubles and an RBI and Siri Sviggum was 2 for 4. Champa, Molly Shelton, Emilee Fredrickson and Candace Uhde each had a single for PI.
Kenyon-Wanamingo 7 - Pine Island 2 R H E Pine Island 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 4 1 KW 0 2 0 3 1 1 x 7 10 1 Pitching IP K BB H R ER KW - Berquam 7 12 3 4 2 1 PI - Champa 6 4 6 9 7 4 1B: KW Savannah Bleess (1), Makayla Sokoloski (1), Mariah Quam (1), Kailee Berquam (1), Siri Sviggum (2); PI - Kaitlyn Champa, Molly Shelton (1), Emilee Fredrickson (1), Candace Uhde (1); 2B: KW Sydney Klemish (1), Shayla Berkner (2); HR: KW Ellyn Buelke (1)

By Faye Haugen DODGE CENTER The Pine Island girls track team took first place at the Triton Invitational on Thursday with 151 points with the Panther boys placing second in the eight-team meet with 137.5 points. The Kenyon-Wanamingo boys placed fourth with 79 points and the Knight girls placed fifth with 77.5 points. Girls The Panthers dominated the girls meet by beating secondplace Grand Meadow/LeRoyOstrander/Southland by 39.5 points. The Panthers had two firstplace relay teams in the 4x200meter relay of Caitlin Schartau, Sara Schartau, Madi Owen and Brittney Arndt and the 4x800meter relay team of Sara Schartau, Brittney Arndt Jocasta Adelsman and Laura Torgeson. Kenyon-Wanamingo was led by Mara Quam who won the 300meter hurdles, long jump and triple jump.
Pine Island 151, Grand Meadow-/LeRoy-Ostrander/Southland 111.5, Lourdes 110, Waterville-Elysian-Morristown 104, Kenyon-Wanamingo 77.5, Medford 64.5, Triton 47, Bethlehem Academy 32.5 Track events 100-meter dash: 4. Madison House (PI) 14:32; 7. Ana Marx (PI) 14.68; 100-meter hurdles: 2. Eliza Warneke (PI) 17.19; 1600meter run: 4. Adeline Angst (PI) 5:59.58; 7. Jocasta Adelsman (PI) 6:17.89; 8. Maddie Patterson (KW) 6:23.86; 400-meter dash: 3. Tess Hokanson (KW) 1:03.72; 7. Kasandra Keller (KW) 1:08.523. Laura Torgeson (PI) 1:06.82; 800-meter run: 3. Adeline Angst (PI) 2:44.63; 4. Kelsey Dummer (KW) 2:49.33; 7. Alex Blomgren (KW), 2:53.84; 200-meter dash: 3. Brittney Arndt (PI) 29.16; 4. Caitlin Schartau (PI) 29.25; 8. Kelsi Hokanson (KW), 29.67; 300-meter hurdles: 1. Mara Quam (KW) 49.71; 2. Eliza Warneke (PI) 50.79; 4.

Laura Torgeson (PI) 53.44; 6. Abby Gushulak (PI) 54.33; 7. Mikayla Pukal (PI) 54.89; 3200-meter run: 6. Jordyn Braaten (PI) 14:09 Field events High jump: 2. Eliza Warneke (PI) 48; Triple jump: 1. Mara Quam (KW) 3111; Long jump: 1. Mara Quam (KW) 161; 6. Tess Hokanson (KW) 139.5; Shot put: 4. Kaitlin Bronk (PI) 27.11; 7. Kalley Berg (PI) 26.25 Pole vault: 3. Leah Anderson (PI) 7; 4. Liza Shelquist (PI) 7; 5. Katie Schultz (PI) 66; Discus: 2. Kalley Berg (PI) 933; 7. Kaitlin Bronk (PI) 752; 8. Maddie Patterson (KW) 655.5 Relays 4x800-meter relay: 1. Pine Island (Sara Schartau, Brittney Arndt, Jocasta Adelsman, Laura Torgeson) 10:59.95; 5. Kenyon-Wanamingo (Katie Bohn, Kasey Dummer, Allisa Johnson, Maddie Patterson) 11:34.97; 4x200meter relay: 1. Pine Island (Caitlin Schartau, Sara Schartau, Madi Owen, Brittney Arndt), 1:56.61; 5. Kenyon-Wanamingo (Sarah Benrud, Siri Quam, Sydney Way, Corynne Dahl) 2:05.93; 4x100-meter relay: 3. Pine Island (Steph Norte, Ana Marx, Madison House, Madi Owen), 56.38; 7. Kenyon-Wanamingo (Megan Groth, Victoria Clouse, Sydney Way, Erin Groth) 57.68; 4x400-meter relay: 2. Pine Island (Eliza Warneke, Caitlin Schartau, Sara Schartau, Laura Torgeson) 4:25.67; 5. Kenyon-Wanamingo (Kasandra Keller, Tess Hokanson, Kasey Dummer, Hannah Fisher) 4:55.07

hurdles.
Lourdes 169.5, Pine Island 137.5, Bethlehem Academy 109, Kenyon-Wanamingo 79, Medford 75, Grand Meadow/ LeRoy-Ostrander/Southland 68, Triton 45, Waterville-Elysian-Morristown 14 Track events 100-meter dash: 3. Kelsey Stordahl (KW) 12.36; 5. Tristan Akason (PI) 12.12.5; 6. Chris Frick (PI) 12.55; 110-meter hurdles: 1. Caleb Greseth (KW) 16.08; 7. Nicholas Cain (PI) 19.71; 8. Lucas Bakken (KW) 19.78; 1600-meter run : 2. Eric Hokanson (KW) 4:51.33; 4 Mitchell Acker (PI) 4:54.36; 8. Ben Kleese (KW) 5:21.18; 400-meter dash: 2. Kyle Groven (PI) 51.89; 4. Kyle Keller (KW) 53.94; 5. Isaiah Ondler (PI) 55.76; 6. Jason Hoerle (PI) 56.06; 8. Andrew Bogard (PI) 57.68; 800-meter run: 1. Isaiah Ondler (PI) 2:10.84; 2, Micah Grove (KW) 2:14.88; 5. Jacob Higgins (PI) 2:25.68; 200-meter dash: 2. Ben Farrell (PI) 23.84; 5. Kelsey Stordahl (KW) 25.28; 300-meter hurdles: 3. Ben Ringham (KW) 48.06; 4. Marcus Aarsvold (PI) 48.07; 7. Nicholas Cain (PI) 50.39; 3200meter run: 4. Ben Nystuen (KW) 10:57.85; 5. Logan Meurer (PI) 11:09.81; 6. Jack Williams (PI) 11:13.16 Field events High jump: 2. Ben Farrell (PI) 56; Triple jump: 6. Jimmy Kroll (PI) 326.5; Discus: 1. Jack Miller (PI) 1342; Shot put: 2. Caleb Greseth (KW) 393.75; 5. Jack Miller (PI) 36.5; 6. Bailey Paquin (KW) 351.75; 8. Alex Trapp (KW) 331; Long jump: 4. Hunter Kraling (PI) 169.75; Pole vault: 5. Brandon Haze (PI) 86 Relays 4x800-meter relay: 2. Pine Island (Kyle Groven, Loan Meurer, Isaiah Ondler, Mitchel Acker) 8:41.97; 3. Kenyon-Wanamingo (Micah Grove, Eric Hokanson, Ben Nystuen, Ben Ringham) 8:57.49; 4x200-meter relay: 1. Pine Island (Tristan Akason, Chris Frick, Jason Hoerle, Ben Farrell) 1:38.03; 7. KenyonWanamingo (Caleb Greseth, Kyle Keller, Devyn Stordahl, Noah Rechtzigel) 2:07.06; 4x100meter relay: 5. Kenyon-Wanamingo (Shane Deland, Bailey Paquin, Nathanel Bauernfeind, Cole Johnson) 51.75; 6. Pine Island (Andrew Bogard, Colton Pike, Michael Rabbitt, Jeremy Clark) 52.72; 4x400-meter relay: 4. Pine Island (Ben Farrell, Chris Frick, Mitchel Acker, Kyle Groven ) 3:32.03; 8. KenyonWanamingo (Micah Grove, Shane Deland, Ben Ringham, Ben Erickson) 4:18.34

Pine Island Pioneers kick off their 2014 season on Sunday


By Faye Haugen PINE ISLAND The Pine Island Pioneers amateur baseball team will kick off their 2014 season on Sunday when they host New Richland at 4 p.m. in Pine Island. The Pioneers are scheduled to play 34 games in Twin Rivers League action and non-league games against some powerhouse Minnesota amateur wood bat teams. Dan Drazan will be managing the squad this season with Brian Sorum and Sam Jensch as his assistant coaches. Towns in the Twin Rivers League this season are Stewartville-Racine, Kasson, Plainview-Elgin-Millville, Tri County (St. Charles, Lewiston-Altura), Winona, Zumbrota, Wanamingo Waseca, Hayfield and the Rochester Roadrunners. The 2014 Pine Island Pioneer baseball schedule is as follows:
2014 Pine Island Pioneers April 27 New Richland, 4 p.m. May 3 at Hastings, 7 p.m. May 4 Bay City, 2 p.m. May 10 at Hager City May 11 Morristown 2 p.m. May 14 at Stewartville, 7:30 p.m. May 17 at Kasson, 2 p.m. May 18 Tri County, 2 p.m. May 23 at LaCrescent, 7:30 p.m. May 24 Hager City, 2 p.m. May 25 St. Pauls Finest, 2 p.m. May 28 at Plainview, 7:30 p.m. May 30 June 1 June 4 June 7 June 8 June 11 June 14 June 15 June 18 June 20 June 21 June 22 June 25 June 28 June 29 June 30 July 2 July 5 July 7 July 12 July 13 July 19 at New Richland, 7:30 p.m. St. Paul Hops, 2 p.m. at Winona, 7:30 p.m. Zumbrota, noon Wanamingo, 5 p.m. at Waseca, 7:30 p.m. Hayfield, 2 p.m. PEM, 2 p.m. at Wanamingo, 6 p.m. at Waterville, 7:30 p.m. Kasson, 2 p.m. Rochester Roadrunners, 2 p.m. at Owatonna, 7:30 p.m. Winona, 2 p.m. Stewartville-Racine, 2 p.m. at Hayfield, 7:30 p.m. at Rochester, 7:30 p.m. at Hampton, 2 p.m. at Winona, 7:30 p.m. at Zumbrota, 2 p.m. Waseca, 2 p.m. Owatonna, 2 p.m.

Boys Lourdes won the boys title with 169.5 points. Pine Island tallied 137.5 points followed by Bethlehem Academy, 109, KenyonWanamingo, 79, Medford, 75, Grand Meadow/LeRoy-Ostrander/Southland, 68, Triton, 45, and Waterville-Elysian-Morristown, 14. Placing first for the Panthers were: Jack Miller in the discus, Isaiah Ondler in the 800-meter run, and the 4x200-meter relay team of Tristan Akason, Chris Frick, Jason Hoerle and Ben Farrell. Caleb Greseth led KW when he placed first in the 110-meter

2014 Kenyon-Wanamingo Girls Basketball Statistics


2FM 2FA % 3M 3A % FTM FTA % RB R/G A S TO B F P P/G Emily Ashland 13 31 42 13 52 25 2 2 100 80 2.5 13 21 12 4 37 67 2.0 Mara Quam 48 116 41 18 73 25 24 51 47 78 2.4 22 48 52 3 51 174 5.2 Meg Clark 50 119 42 19 80 24 52 75 69 145 4.5 84 77 84 5 56 209 6.3 Audra Clark 111 225 49 28 97 29 81 121 69 179 5.5 144 77 126 1 62 390 11.8 Siri Sviggum 122 255 48 68 165 41 112 139 84 214 6.6 46 62 67 4 53 565 17.1 Gwen Bleess 1 5 20 0 0 0 1 3 33 10 1.0 3 5 0 0 2 3 1.0 Savannah Bleess 11 34 32 0 12 0 20 29 69 58 1.8 18 22 28 0 41 42 1.2 Brittney Flom 63 142 44 33 101 33 38 55 69 128 4.1 36 24 38 17 41 263 7.9 Maddie Anfinson 7 23 30 2 8 25 0 4 0 14 1.0 3 5 13 1 27 20 1.0 Megan Quam 116 242 48 0 2 0 73 101 72 196 6.1 21 26 47 8 52 305 9.2 Kailee Berquam 11 30 37 2 7 29 6 11 55 19 1.0 2 3 8 8 11 34 1.0 totals 553 1222 45 183 597 31 417 591 71 1121 35.0 392 370 458 45 422 2072 62.8 KEY: G games played; FM - field goals made; FA - field goals attempted; % - percentage; 3M - three-point field goals made; 3A - three-point field goals attempted; FTM - free throws made; RB - rebounds; R/G rebounds per game; A - assists; S - steals; B - blocked shots; TO turnovers; PF personal fouls; P - points scored; P/G - points per game Letterwinners: seniors: Meg Clark, Audra Clark, Siri Sviggum, Maddie Anfinson, Kailee Berquam; juniors, Emily Ashland, Brittney Flom, Megan Quam; freshmen: Mara Quam and Savannah Bleess HVL All Conference: Meg Clark, Siri Sviggum, Audra Clark; Most Valuable: Siri Sviggum; Offensive Most Valuable: Siri Sviggum and Audra Clark; Defensive Most Valuable: Meg Clark; Offensive Most Improved: Megan Quam and Mara Quam; Defensive Most Improved: Brittney Flom and Emily Ashland; Scout Team Most Valuable: Kailee Berquam and Savannah Bleess; Knight Award: Maddie Anfinson; Academic All State: Audra Clark, Meg Clark, Kailee Berquam, Siri Sviggum; Class AA All State: Siri Sviggum; Record: 30-2

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Area Sports

PI comes up short at Kasson


By Faye Haugen PINE ISLAND Pine Island gave undefeated Kasson-Mantorville a very tough game at Kasson on Tuesday. KM returns seven starters from their state championship team from last year and they are ranked first in the Class AA pool, so we knew we would have a challenge with the KoMets, remarked Coach Craig Anderson. It was a great game as we battled back from a 40 deficit after four innings and had numerous chances to take the lead, but we could not come up with a key hit. Ben Warneke had a great game as he came up with a clutch two-out, two-run double to tie the game in the top of the seventh. But we had a runner thrown out at the plate to end our seventhinning rally, We left bases loaded twice and had runners on second and third in another inning. The KoMets were able to come out with some key strikeouts. Jordan Pin tossed seven innings with four strikeouts, three walks and 10 hits. Jared Lohmeyer took the loss when he walked two and gave up two hits in the final inning. Warneke was 3 for 5 at the plate

with a pair of doubles and three RBI. Lohmeyer had a pair of hits, and Ben Bauer had a single. The Panthers will host Zumbrota-Mazeppa on Thursday (5 p.m.), Cannon Falls in a doubleheader on Saturday at 1 p.m. and play at Lake City on Tuesday (5 p.m.).

Pine Island 5 - Kasson-Mantorville 6 R H E Pine Island 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 5 6 3 KM 0040100016 12 0 Pitching IP K BB H R ER PI - Pin 7 4 3 10 5 3 PI - Lohmeyer 1 0 2 2 1 1 1B: PI Ben Warneke (1), Ben Bauer (1), Jared Lohmeyer (2); 2B: PI Ben Warneke (2)

News-Record photos by Faye Haugen

Goodhues Alex Thomforde and Riley Bollum both wait for the ball on a pick-off play against Pine Islands Ben Bauer in Thursdays game in Pine Island.

Pine Island hammers Goodhue


By Faye Haugen PINE ISLAND One team was playing their first game of the season, and the other squad had four games under their belt. It showed when Pine Island topped Goodhue 17-1 in five innings in Pine Island, Thursday. Goodhues lack of playing experience showed in every aspect from pitching to hitting to fielding. The Panthers showed their experience by out hitting the Wildcats 12-2. PI jumped out to a 6-0 lead in the first inning, and they closed the door on the Cats in the second inning when they scored 10 runs. Goodhue scored their only run in the top of the fifth inning. Ben Warneke struck out five and walked two over three innings, earning the mound win for PI. Luke Schmidt tossed two winnings with two strikeouts and two hits. Riley Bollum started on the mound for Goodhue. He walked four and gave up four hits before being knocked off the mound in the second inning. Alex Thomforde closed out the last three innings with three strikeouts, six walks and four hits. Jared Lohmeyer led PI at the plate going 4 for 4 with a double and three RBI. Nathan Waletzko was 3 for 3 with three RBI, Luke Schmidt was 2 for 2 with a double and an RBI and Ben Bauer was 2 for 4 with two RBI.

News-Record photos by Faye Haugen

Zumbrota-Mazeppas Conner Hegseths reach is just not long enough to snare the throw to first as Tritons Colton Erdmann strides to first in Thursdays game in Zumbrota.

KW starts season at 1-3


By Faye Haugen WANAMINGO The KenyonWanamingo baseball team kicked off their 2014 season with a tough double header loss at Cannon Falls on Saturday, April 12. The Bombers are one of the favorites to win the HVL Blue Division this spring. The Knights fell to another division favorite when Lourdes stopped KW in their home opener on Tuesday. KW did earn their first win of the season at Stewartville on Thursday. Kenyon-Wanamingo will host Goodhue on Thursday (5 p.m.), play an HVL doubleheader at Lake City on Saturday beginning at 2 p.m., play at Kasson on Monday and host Zumbrota-Mazeppa on Tuesday (5 p.m.). Cannon Falls - game one In a well played game, Cannon Falls earned a 4-2 win over the Knights in their opening game of the season. Drew Sathrum started on the hill, striking out four, walking three and giving up six hits over five innings for Kenyon-Wanamingo. Blake Jacobson tossed one inning of relief with one walk. Alex Roosen had the Knightss only hit of the game, a double.
Kenyon-Wanamingo 2 - Cannon Falls 4 R H E KW 1000001 2 1 0 Cannon Falls 2 0 0 2 0 0 x 4 6 2 Pitching IP K BB H R ER KW - Sathrum 5 4 3 KW - Jacobson 1 0 1 2B: KW Alex Roosen 6 0 4 0 4 0

By Faye Haugen ZUMBROTA The ZumbrotaMazeppa baseball team almost let Ben Ramboldt and Riley Au- son. their first win of the season slip gustine had Goodhues only hits. Pine Island 17 - Goodhue 1 away in Thursdays game with R H E It was a great team win for us Goodhue Triton. But the Cougars rallied for 00 001 1 2 0 today, as our entire varsity roster Pine Island 6 10 1 0 x a run in the bottom of the eighth 17 12 2 was able to play and they all made Pitching IP K BB H R ER inning to pull out a 9-8 victory. 3 5 2 0 0 0 contributions, said PI coach Craig PI - Warneke Zumbrota-Mazeppa dominated - Schmidt 2 2 0 2 1 0 Anderson. Our pitchers looked PI G - Bollum 1 0 4 4 12 12 the opening innings taking a 7-1 sharp and we gave them plenty of G - Thomforde lead in the bottom of the second 3 3 6 4 5 5 offensive support. We had a big 1B: PI Adam Pleschourt (1), Ben Bauer, inning. Triton was able to claw advantage of having played four Luke Schmidt (1), Nathan Waletzko (3), Jared their way back into the contest by (3); G - Ben Ramboldt, Riley Augames, while the Wildcats were Lohmeyer gustine; 2B: PI Ben Bauer (1), Luke Schmidt taking advantage of some walks, seeing their first action of the sea- (1), Jared Lohmeyer (1) ZM errors and timely hits to knot the score at 7-7 in the fifth inning and take an 8-7 lead in the top of the seventh inning. ZM was able to get a solo run in the bottom of the seventh, and they had a chance for the win but a line drive to first base resulted in two outs and ended the threat. After holding the Cobras scoreless in the top of the eighth inning, the Cougars loaded the bases and got their game-winner when Cody Heitman hit a fielders choice. Brady Schoenfelder then beat the throw to home for the win. ZM outhit the Cobras 19-7, but they also committed nine errors News-Record photos by Faye Haugen that kept the game close. Cody Hinrichs earned the mound Coach Randy Hockinson talks to his Kenyon-Wanamingo players during a timeout in Tuesdays chilly game against Lourdes in Wanamingo. From left are: Luke Rechtzigel, Connor Sviggum, Jace Clawiter, Drew win. He came on in the third inSathrum, Gavin Roosen and Alex Roosen. ning allowing just one hit over the last six innings. Jacob Ugland started on the mound. He struck are competing and improving. Patience should make them more effective later in the season. Connor Sviggum threw 3.2 innings with three strikeouts, three walks and six hits. Blake Jacobson came on to throw the last 3.1 innings with four stikeouts, three walks and one hit. Luke Rechtzigel had KWs only hit of the game.
Kenyon-Wanamingo 2 - Lourdes 10 R H E Lourdes 0 0 6 3 0 0 1 10 7 3 KW 0010100 2 1 4 Pitching IP K BB H R ER KW - Sviggum 3.2 3 3 6 9 5 KW - Jacobson 3.1 4 3 1 1 0 1B: KW Luke Rechtzigel

Pine Island first baseman Alex Kautz reaches for the ball as Goodhues Austin Buck hustles back to first on a pick-off attempt in Thursdays game in Pine Island.

ZM rallies to beat Triton

The ball sails into left field when Triton tries to pickoff ZumbrotaMazeppas Mark Yeakel in Thursdays game in Zumbrota. Yeakel stole third in ZMs 9-8 win.

out three, walked four and gave up four hits in 2.1 innings. Mark Yeakel led ZM at the plate going 4 for 5 with two RBI. Chase Steffen was 3 for 5 with a double and two RBI. Ugland and Schoenfelder each had three hits and an RBI. The Cougars will travel to Pine Island on Thursday (5 p.m.), host Goodhue in an HVL double header on Friday (3:45 p.m.), host Hay-

field on Monday (5 p.m.) and play at Kenyon-Wanamingo on Tuesday (5 p.m.).


Zumbrota-Mazeppa 9 - Triton 8 R H E Triton 302110108 7 3 ZM 610000119 19 9 Pitching IP K BB H R ER ZM - Ugland 2.1 3 4 4 5 3 ZM - Hinrichs 3 0 0 1 1 0 1B: ZM Freedom Hunt (1), Jacob Ugland (3), Chase Steffen (2), Brady Schoenfelder (3), Mark Yeakel (3); 2B: ZM Chase Steffen (1)

ZM girl golfers place third at Hayfield


By Faye Haugen HAYFIELD The ZumbrotaMazeppa girls golf team opened the season by placing third in the Hayfield Invitational on Saturday, April 12 at the Oaks Country Club Molly Lawler led ZM with an 89 to earn runner-up medalist honors. She was followed by Kari Thoreson, seventh with a 93, Maddie Nyhus, 12th with a 105, Emily Krohn, 107, and Emma Schnieders, 118. Kari Opata of Eastview took medalist honors with an 82. Eastview won the team title with a low score of 371 followed by Rosemount, 375, ZumbrotaMazeppa, 394, United South Central, 476 and Stewartville, 496. Hayfield competed with an incomplete squad. It was our first time hitting a golf ball on any golf course and, as a first year head coach and considering the cold, wet, windy conditions, I was extremely happy, said new coach Gary OConnor. Although a few of our girls were disappointed with their individual results, conditions may have played into as many as 10 strokes for some kids. For me, a good day coaching is when kids do the best they feel they could, keep smiles on their faces and have great etiquette with fellow players. With everyone back from last year, we will not be the best team on paper, but we should sneak up on some teams for sure. The Cougars will host a 10team invitational on Thursday beginning at 1 p.m. at the Zumbrota Golf Club. Teams taking part are Achiever Academy, Cannon Falls, Hayfield, Houston, Kasson-Mantorville, KenyonWanamingo, Pine Island LaCrescent, Lewiston-Altura, and Stewartville. ZM will head to Dodge Center on Tuesday for a 1:30 p.m. meet.
Eastview 371, Rosemount 375, Zumbrota-Mazeppa 394, United South Central 476, Stewartville 496, Hayfield, incomplete: Zumbrota-Mazeppa: Molly Lawler, 89; Kari Thoreson, 93; Maddie Nyhus, 105; Emily Krohn 107, Emma Schnieders, 118. Medalist: Kari Opata, Eastview, 82

Cannon Falls - game two The Bombers scored four runs in the opening inning of the nightcap on their way to a 9-5 win. KW tied the game in the bottom of the third, but they were outscored 5-1 by the hosts over the last three innings. Gavin Roosen threw two innings in his first start of the season, striking out two, walking three and giving up three hits. Alex Roosen completed the last five innings with six strikeouts, two walks and seven hits for KW. Blake Jacobson led the Knights with a pair of hits. Gavin Roosen, Drew Sathrum and Jake Whipple each had a single.

Stewartville The Knights earned their first win of the season with a 3-0 shutout at Stewartville on Thursday. Due to wet field conditions in Kenyon-Wanamingo 5 - Cannon Falls 9 Wanamingo, the game was moved R H E to Stewartville. Cannon Falls 4 0 0 0 1 1 3 9 10 2 Drew Sathrum pitched well on KW 1030100 5 6 3 Pitching IP K BB H R ER a very cold night, said Coach KW - G. Roosen 2 2 3 3 4 1 Hockinson of the junior who struck KW - A. Roosen 5 6 2 7 6 4 out 12, walked four and gave up 1B: KW Blake Jacobson (2), Gavin Roosen just one hit in seven innings. (1), Drew Sathrum (1), Jake Whipple (1) KW had three hits, all singles, Lourdes After two scoreless innings, by Blake Jacobson, Gavin Roosen Lourdes took over Tuesdays game and Jake Whipple. 0 in Wanamingo, scoring six runs Kenyon-Wanamingo 3 - Stewartville R H E on their way to a 10-2 win. Stewartville 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Six walks, four hit batters and KW 010002x 3 3 0 IP K BB H R ER four errors led to Lourdes scoring Pitching - Sathrum 7 12 4 1 0 0 10 runs, lamented Coach Randy KW KW Blake Jacobson (1), Gavin Roosen Hockinson. Our young pitchers 1B: (1), Jake Whipple (1)

STANDINGS
HVL Baseball Blue Division Cannon Falls Pine Island Lake City Zumbrota-Mazeppa Kenyon-Wanamingo Goodhue Triton Gold Division Kasson-Mantorville Rochester Lourdes LaCrescent Hayfield Byron Stewartville Conf. Overall W L W L 5 1 5 1 3 2 3 2 2 1 3 2 1 2 1 2 1 3 1 3 0 1 0 1 0 4 0 4 W L W L 5 0 5 0 3 0 3 0 1 0 1 0 1 3 1 3 1 4 1 4 0 2 0 2 HVL Softball Conf. Overall W L W L Kasson-Mantorville 4 0 4 0 Stewartville 4 0 4 0 Triton 4 1 5 1 Cannon Falls 3 0 3 0 Hayfield 3 1 3 1 Zumbrota-Mazeppa 1 0 4 0 Lourdes 1 2 3 3 Kenyon-Wanamingo 1 2 1 2 LaCrescent 1 2 1 3 Pine Island 1 3 2 3 Goodhue 1 3 2 3 Byron 0 4 1 4 Lake City 0 5 0 8

ZGC women golf meeting set for Tuesday


ZUMBROTA The Zumbrota Golf Club will be hosting the annual Tuesdays Womens League spring meeting on Tuesday, April 29 at the club house. Social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Women interested in joining either the fun or competitive league are asked to attend the meeting to sign up or learn more about Tuesday league. If you need more information contact Faye Haugen at 271-7044.

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continued to make progress. The Suchys purchased a wheelchair van, which Carol is able to drive using hand controls. Their house has been remodeled to widen doorways and two wheelchair lifts have been added. Carol has been able to return to work at U.S. Bank. Bill said the bank continues to be flexible, allowing Carol to work around her rehab and medical appointments. The exciting part is the progress Carol has continued to make in the ABLE Program. She started the program at the end of February 2014. ABLE is the ActivityBased Locomotor Exercise pro-

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Benefit for Suchy after life-changing snowmobile accident


By Marilyn Anderson SOUTH ST. PAUL A benefit, Totally Geared Towards Heal-ing, is being planned by friends and family for Carol Suchy on Sunday, May 4. Suchy was in a snowmobiling accident in February 2013 while on a trip with friends and family at Crane Lake. As a result of the accident, she is paralyzed from the hips down. Carols husband Bill is the owner of Total Auto & Tire, located on Highway 52 on the north end of Zumbrota. The benefit will run from noon to 6 p.m. at the South St. Paul VFW at 111 Concord Exchange S and will include a spaghetti dinner, raffles, live auction, face painting and silent auctions. Bill said while they have found ways to finance her care and additional expenses (house adaptations, for example) since the accident, the benefit will go toward the cost of Courage Centers ABLE Program that Carol is currently participating in. The Suchy family, which includes a 10-year-old son and 12year-old daughter, live in Inver Grove Heights.
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gram at the Courage Center in Minneapolis and is an innovative approach for people living with paralysis or neurological conditions. Bill explained that the program not only tries to strengthen the body, but also train the brain to make a connection and challenge the muscles below the level of injury. A rock-climbing apparatus holds Carol in place over a treadmill. She supports her body weight with her arms. The treadmill is then turned on. Initially, people moved her legs for her, but now, Bill said, Though Carol cant feel her legs, she is able to move

them. We have no idea how far she will continue to improve.


Donations

If you are unable to attend the benefit, but would like to contribute, you many donate at any US Bank or mail to: US Bank, Eagan Town Centre Office, EP-MN0137, 3629 Krestwood Lane, Eagan, MN 55123. Tell the bank or write on the check payable to The Fund for Carol Suchy. Additional information about the benefit can also be found at www.facebook.com/totallygeared. You do not need a Facebook account to view the page.

Historical Society is looking for volunteers for walking tour


ZUMBROTA The Zumbrota Historical Society is looking for volunteers interested in helping with a board-approved project to create a Zumbrota Walking Tour. The project will be done in several stages, and volunteers can sign up for part of or the entire project. The first phase is to be completed in May. The idea is that a walking tour of the downtown area will be planned, designed and created. A A benefit for Carol Suchy will be held Saturday, May 4, at the South St. map and buildings with a brief
Paul VFW. Carol was injured in a snowmobile accident on February 3, 2013. She continues to make progress and is currently participating in the ABLE Program at the Courage Center in Minneapolis.

On the last day of the Crane Lake trip, the group planned a short ride to Vermillion Falls. Bill explained that the group had just headed out at 8 a.m. on Sunday, February 3, 2013, when Carol missed a curve and hit a tree. Bill was on the snowmobile behind her. He said, She knew immediately it was very bad. A local rescue squad was quick to respond and able to stabilize Carol on the trail and transport her to town. She was taken by medical helicopter to Essentia Health in Duluth. Her back had been broken at the L2 vertebrae.

history will be featured in a brochure that can be obtained in several locations. Then a logo and corresponding number will be stenciled on the sidewalk in front of the building. The city has expressed interest in cooperating with the project. The first phase will include meeting (you can be involved via the internet) and writing the proposed plan and timeline. This will be presented to the city. Then the brochure and stencils will be created. The other phases of the

project will be determined by the plan, but may include grant writing, additional buildings, research on buildings, and help with photos and publications. Eventually, it is hoped that a video tour will be available on the webpage and a mobile app for smartphones be developed. If you are interested in this project, please respond to this email or email zahistorycentergmail.com or call board member Stacy Drenkhahn at ( 507) 732-4191.

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Surgery included the placement of twelve screws and two six-inch rods to secure her vertebrae. On February 14, just eleven days after the accident, Carol was transferred to Sister Kinney Hospital in Minneapolis to begin rehabilitation, she said, to prepare for

life in a wheelchair. On March 30, the day before Easter, she headed home.
Continued changes and progress

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The past year has continued to be ever-changing for the Suchy family. Carol, who has always been an active and positive person, has By Alicia Hunt-Welch WANAMINGO On April 4 the Wanamingo Economic Development Authority discussed potential growth in the Industrial Park and necessary steps for a company looking to expand. Concast is looking to expand its facility. Expansion at its Zumbrota site is not possible due to lack of surrounding space, therefore the company contacted the City of Wanamingo. The EDA owns land south of the Concast plant. City engineer Brandon Theobald of WHKS Engineering presented the EDA Board with proposed plans and costs associated with developing the lots in Cenex 4 Addition. City Administrator Michael Boulton said Concast needs space for outside storage of its concrete castings and room for future building construction. To meet its needs, dirt would need to be moved to level the land surface, utility infrastructure would need to be installed, and a street constructed. If the company did expand in Wanamingo, Boulton said the company estimated it would add 12-

Concast is looking to expand its facility in Wanamingo


15 more employee jobs. The initial concept plans for the Cenex 4 Addition were approved by the EDA in 2005 but never completed. Theobald used the concept plan to prepare recommendations for the EDA. Initial talks suggested that Concast could be interested in both lots directly behind its site. (The city would retain about 22,500 square feet of land on the edge of the addition line for a future water tower site.) Third Avenue would be extended farther south. This would be considered Phase 1 of the project. Phase I of the Cenex 4 Addition was estimated at about $743,000. This would include site grading, sewer and water availability, storm sewer curb and gutter, bituminous road, permitting, and engineering and contingency costs. Phase 2 would include development of the lots south of Marcstone. Originally, a cul-de-sac proposed as 10th Street Court was planned in the center of six lots. Theobald said the EDA would need to determine if the company still would like a cul-de-sac in the plan, as it could limit them to smaller lot options. Phase 2, which includes site grading, utility extension, street costs, and other construction costs, was estimated at $195,000. Theobald said if Concast wishes to have these lots by fall, the city would need to move extremely fast in beginning this process, as many contractors are already committed to work for the summer. Currently the EDA lots in the Cenex 4 Addition are being leased to seed dealer Keith Allen as seed plots crop land. A motion was made by Danny Benson, seconded by Brian Johnson, to send a letter to Allen notifying him that the land may not be available for planting this spring.
Other business

The board reviewed portions of the city audit that applied to EDA accounts. The EDA budget, Fund 251, experienced a $1,755 loss in 2013. The Medical Center Fund 604 had a gain of $5,939 at the end of the year. The bond on this building is due to be paid off in 2033. The Cenex Addition Tax Increment Financing Fund 306 also had a gain totaling $4,354. This bond is to be paid off in 2023. The EDA approved its portion of the auditor 7-0.

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Pine Island art students display works in ZED Traveling Art Show
PINE ISLAND Ten Pine Island art students recently participated in the 20th annual Zumbro Education District Traveling Art Show. Each art teacher from the seven area ZED schools selects five pieces of exemplary art work to be displayed at each school for a week. The show started in Stewartville on February 4, followed by Hayfield, Blooming Prairie, Triton, Kasson-Mantorville, Byron, and ended in Pine Island April 8-15. Students from Pine Island High School with their words are, from left to right (grade level in parentheses): Kaitlin Dick (12), Kelly Leibold (12), Brianna Quintero (10), Sara Cramer (12), and Allison Anderson (12).

Goodhue FFA members attending the Region VIII banquet on April 8 are, front row: Emalie Stolp, Alexa Williams, Abby Hopp, Donavan Pheonix, and Maggie Mills; back row: Hannah Eckblad, PJ Aarsvold, McKayla Wingert, Travis Troendle, and Haley Hinrichs.

Goodhue FFA attends Region VIII banquet


By Maggie Mills STEWARTVILLE The Goodhue FFA attended the Region VIII FFA banquet on April 8 at Stewartville High School. FFA members across the region saw the talent show, awards ceremony, reflections, and the new Region VIII officer team was installed. Haley Hinrichs received an award for first place in extemporaneous speaking. Gavin Luhman received second place in Farm Business Management. The Goodhue FFA general livestock team received second place, and Madison Schafer received first place Pine Island Elementary and Middle School participants in the ZED Traveling Art Show are, from left to right, individual. All will advance to state front row (grade level in parentheses): Paige Ondler (3) and McKenzie Horton (4); back row: Gabby Hunskor competition.
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Madison Schafer and Gavin Officer). Kristi Ruen, Steve HinLuhman retired their position as richs, and Paul Aarsvold are the 2013-14 Region VIII officers. Mr. new Region VIII advisors. Thompson, the Goodhue FFA advisor, retired as a Region VIII assistant advisor. Haley SERVICE As It Auto Be. Hinrichs and Maggie Mills were installed as new members of the 2014-15 Region VIII officers. This team includes PJ Aarsvold (President), Haley Hinrichs (Vice PresWhether checking your Tires oil or repairing your ident), Hannah Eckblad (SecreBatteries engine, youll like our tary), Travis Troendle (Treasurer), brand of courteous and Lube, Oil, Filter McKayla Wingert (Reporter), dependable auto service. Cooling Systems Maggie Mills (Sentinel), Abby Hopp (Assistant Officer), Alexa Williams (Assistant Officer), AUTO SERVICE Donavan Pheonix (Assistant OffGoodhue 651-923-4525 icer), and Emalie Stolp (Assistant Neven Sodd

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Pine Island/Oronoco Z-Runners group Roadwork and assessments approved to start April 28 for Oronocos Cedar Woodlands Zumbrota
ZUMBROTA Training for the Covered Bridge Festival 5K will begin April 28 at 6:30 p.m. The ZRunners/Walkers will meet at the Covered Bridge near the library and city hall. If you have ever thought about running, or you have run in the past and want to get back into it, or if you are a current runner this is for you! For the seventh year in a row, the Z-Runners will prepare for the Pioneer Trail Run to be held June 21. Training will be over an eightweek period using a time-tested method of a walking/running progression. The group will run on Mondays and Wednesdays. There will be an optional fitness training session offered on Thursdays at Ah-Sirt Fitness. Details will be provided at the first running session. Experienced runners will lead the training sessions that are geared for all fitness levels. Walkers are also encouraged to attend. Each year the number of runners and walkers has increased, new friendships have formed and runners often attend other area running events. The goal is to have fun, get fit, and run a 5 K! Registration information will be available at the first session. There is no cost for the training but there is a charge for pre-registration in the Pioneer Trail Run which is being organized by Ah-Sirt Fitness. For more information call Jeff Smith at 507-732-7378. By Karen Snyder ORONOCO The Oronoco City Council listened to comments from some vexed Cedar Woodlands property owners, then voted 5-0 to pave the subdivisions crumbling streets and assess landowners for the $138,840 bill. The comments came at the April 15 Cedar Woodlands assessment hearing; the vote at the regular council meeting that followed. The paving should have been done several years ago, and the developer, Dan Fitzpatrick, should have paid for it. He had, in fact, made an agreement with the city that he would. Instead, his construction corporations went bankrupt, and Cedar Woodlands streets, lacking a protective top coating called wear course, deteriorated. The roads have seen ten years of wear and tear without the wear course, said Oronoco City Engineer Joe Palen. A resident of the subdivision asked if the work must be done now. Thats subjective, Palen replied. Will the roads fall apart tomorrow? No. Will they continue to deteriorate this year? You bet they will. Requiring Cedar Woodlands property holders to pay for the paving isnt fair, said a Cedar Woodlands property holder. The city should have gotten a better agreement, shouldnt have relied on somebodys word, City Attorney Fred Suhler said. But no one here the city attorney, the engineer, the mayor, or council was involved. Now we have to pick up the pieces. The homeowner didnt care who had lacked foresight, saying, Its your job to figure out a way other than assessments. The only options, said Suhler, were assessing Cedar Woodlands landowners or assessing all Oronoco property owners or suing the developers corporations except suing wouldnt succeed because the corporations no longer exist. Have everyone in the city pay for it then, the homeowner said. Tax the entire city. But that didnt seem fair either. You guys seem very intelligent, the man told the council. I thought you might have found another way. The council tried but couldnt come up with any other solution, said Mayor Kevin McDermott. It stinks to be sitting here having to deal with these things. The city will charge Cedar Woodland owners by the number of lineal feet they have of street frontage $21.77 a lineal foot and will bill the assessments over a ten-year period. Landowners can avoid the four percent interest rate by paying now. Aslaksons Blacktopping Service of Red Wing, the winning bidder, will do the work sometime between June 2 and August 30. Offering generous leeway helps keep bids low, Palen said. Once construction begins, it will take only a few days to complete.

Oronoco sewer plan advances


ORONOCO The expense of Oronocos proposed municipal wastewater treatment facility seized the spotlight during the public forum portion of the April 15 city council meeting. The plans projected price, $14,000,130, covers the years 2015-2035. It includes facility construction, operation and maintenance, chemicals, utilities, biosolids disposal, supplies, testing, and in 2024-2025, an expansion of treatment capacity. The estimated $13,000 connection fee (per connection) assumes no grant money. A 50 percent grant would reduce each connections cost to $4,000. An Oronoco resident predicted that such high connection rates would discourage people from moving to the town. He told the council hed checked with other area communities, adding,Their connection fees are about $2,000 max. The Oronoco plan is preliminary and so is the stage its in. The main thing now, said Mayor Kevin McDermott, is to get placed on the Minnesota Pollution Control Agencys list so the city can pursue funding opportunities. Well turn over every leaf for every dollar, Councilor Skyler Breitenstein promised. Later in the meeting, the council voted 5-0 to submit the plan to the state and seek funding. This doesnt commit us, the mayor said. Weve got a ways to go yet, added City Engineer Joe Palen.
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Library to host Gardening Ideas & Seed Swap


ZUMBROTA The Zumbrota Public Library will host a Gardening Ideas & Seed Swap on Monday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m. The event will begin with a few short presentations to provide gardeners with some projects and resources for the 2014 growing season. Following these presen-tations there will be a time for open discussion when participants can share tips and ideas with each other. Anyone with extra seeds on hand is invited to bring them along to trade with each other. All experience levels welcome!

a hefty connection fee. He suggested writing a letter to the county. Could we ask them to allow us to abide by the old ordinance until we decide what to do? The council approved writing the letter.
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ZUMBROTA POLICE REPORT


February 13 8:49 a.m. A vehicle slid into two mailboxes. 9:49 a.m. A fire alarm at the Covered Bridge Restaurant was reported. The business was attempting to turn the water back on and was having problems. 11:08 a.m. The State Patrol reported a semi that was jackknifed. 4:34 p.m. Caseys South reported a gas drive-off. 6:24 p.m. An officer assisted with traffic. 8:52 p.m. A male asked to have an officer remove a male from his home. 10:49 p.m. A female was having chest pain and was transported to St. Marys. February 14 2;10 a.m. A female reported that someone was ringing her door bell and wanted an officer to check on it. 12:26 p.m. An officer assisted Goodhue County authorities in transporting one person to jail. 5:56 p.m. A male reported that a female was to meet him at the police department for a child custody exchange and she hadnt shown up. 7:43 p.m. A female reported that a male was texting and phone calling. 11:56 p.m. An officer assisted the State Patrol on a traffic stop. February 15 3:59 a.m. A motion detector in a home was set off. When the officer arrived, no one answered. The officer found a side door of garage open and entered to check on residence. No one was home. 5:23 p.m. A female slid into a stop sign. She was located at Kwik Trip and was returned to the scene. 6:25 p.m. A vehicle was in the ditch. Bergs Towing was dispatched. 9:02 p.m. Kwik Trip reported an intoxicated male in the store who was stumbling around and a bottle of Bacardi fell out of his coat. The male was taken to Rochester detox. March 16 12:23 p.m. A group of juveniles were skateboarding in a prohibited area. 12:32 p.m. An officer assisted Michelle Helley of the Minnesota Federated Humane Society with checking on numerous cats and dogs. 8:48 p.m. A female called to report that her husband was at the casino spending all their money. The officer spoke to the nursing home staff who stated that she had dementia. The officer advised her not to call 911 again. She stated she would call the governor next. 8:54 p.m. A male called saying that a Horizon truck was all over the road and had no tail lights. The vehicle was found by the State Patrol and the driver was arrested for DWI. March 17 9:54 a.m. An officer assisted with a welfare check. 10:28 p.m. A report was made that a male party was doing sexual acts in his car with no clothes on. March 18 11:16 a.m. A female fell last night and injured her back and neck. 6:53 p.m. A driver was warned for going the wrong way and not stopping for a stop sign. March 19 11:47 a.m. An officer assisted a driver whose vehicle had run out of gas. March 20 9:01 a.m. An officer assisted with a funeral escort. 11:37 a.m. A report was made of a stray dog in the area. 7:54 p.m. A female reported that a couple was walking in the alley and the male was yelling at her. When an officer located the male party he said that he was yelling at the female for her to wait up. There was no argument. March 21 8:52 a.m. A medical alarm was accidentally activated. 1:32 p.m. A male reported that a truck was sitting in front of his house and he was concerned. When the Zumbrota Ambulance arrived and checked in the truck the occupant was deceased. Coroner Swenson arrived and determined the cause of death was suicide. 6:48 p.m. An officer unlocked a vehicle. March 22 3:09 p.m. A driver was warned for speeding. 3:57 p.m. A driver was warned for speeding. 4:11 p.m. A driver was cited for speeding. 4:55 p.m. An officer assisted with a tire change. 5:12 p.m. A driver was warned for speeding. 5:38 p.m. A driver was warned for wearing headphones while driving. His licensed was revoked and he had no proof of insurance. 6:07 p.m. Bergs Towing reported that a vehicle was parked in front of their overhead door with no keys in the vehicle. 9:01 p.m. A driver was warned for speeding on Jefferson Drive. 10:02 p.m. A driver was stopped for exhibition driving. March 23 12:05 a.m. A driver was warned for having a left tail lamp out. 4:21 a.m. A male reported that a female was in his house making threats. 2:44 p.m. An officer assisted with a funeral escort. 2:53 p.m. A female reported that her ex-husband stated he would not be returning their child even though they were to meet at the grocery store in Pine Island. 10:41 p.m. A neighbor reported that a couple were in a domestic fight. When an officer spoke with the female, she was uncooperative and did not want the police to enter.

A letter from Olmsted County gave Oronoco short notice to comment on 30 pages of rigorous new regulations for septic systems. The county demanded a response by April 18. One point in particular has big implications for Oronoco. County rules would forbid the sale of a house unless its septic system passes an inspection. If it doesnt, the sale must wait until the septic has been repaired or replaced. Im concerned for our citizens, Mayor McDermott said. We just approved a wastewater facility plan. Were on a path here. Now, though, the county would force a would-be seller to spend perhaps $15,000 for a new septic system that might soon be replaced by a municipal system that requires

Olmsted County will collect household hazardous waste items from 4-6 p.m. on May 6 at the Oronoco Community Center. Residents may bring leftover paint and other unwanted household hazardous products for disposal by the county. Looking ahead to another snow season (May 1, 2014 - April 30, 2015), council members voted 41, with Councilor Jayne Krause dissenting, to accept the snowplowing bid by Ottman Excavating. The council unanimously allocated up to $1,000 for five signs, one apiece for the citys playgrounds. The signs will display park rules. Also voted for unanimously, and also up to $1,000, the council approved the purchase of weed chemicals.

Pine Island tracks performance of services


By Alice Duschanek-Myers PINE ISLAND On April 15, City Clerk Jon Eickhoff reviewed the results of the City of Pine Island Performance Report for 2013 with the city council. The purpose of the report is to evaluate residents opinions about municipal services and the citys ability to effectively provide services to citizens. Citizens were surveyed in December of 2013. This is the third year the city has sought citizens input to evaluate its performance. The items evaluated in the report were determined by Minnesota Law Chapter 389, Article 2, Sections 1 and 2 in 2010. The satisfaction rate of those who participated was about 60% excellent or good. About 70% of residents rated the community as safe and 10% fairly safe. The average response time for law enforcement has been 340 seconds for the past three years. Most felt safe walking at night. There were suggestions to improve lighting and add a stop sign on Main Street. The most common criminal offenses are larceny, assaults, vandalism, use of nar-cotics, and DUIs. There was no comparison with similar cities.

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Farmers Market will stay in East Park


ZUMBROTA Last week the News-Record reported that the location of the Zumbrota Farmers Market would be changing this year due to construction on East Avenue. Market Manager Stephan Jennebach has since reported that the Farmers Market will remain in East Park after all, at least for a while.

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SCHOOL BOARD MEETING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2805 ZUMBROTA-MAZEPPA PUBLIC SCHOOLS MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014 7:00 P.M. ZM HIGH SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER ZUMBROTA, MINNESOTA I. Call Meeting to Order (Action) II. Recite the Pledge of Allegiance III. Adopt Agenda (Action) IV. Communications V. Reports VI. Old Business a. 2013-14 Vocational Construction House (Action) b. Discussion on School Insurance for the 2014-15 school year. c. MSBA Policies VII. Patron Input VIII. New Business a. Adopt the Consent Agenda (Action) b. Personnel (Action) c. Non-certified Paraprofessional Agreement (Action) d. Superintendent Contract (Action) e. Staffing for the 2014-15 School Year f. Teachers on Call (Action) g. 2014-15 Achievement and Integration Plan and Budget (Action) h. 2013-14 School Audit (Action) i. Southwest State University Student Teacher Agreement (Action) IX. Board Comments and Reports X. Pertinent Dates XI. Future Agenda Items XII. Adjourn (Action)
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PIHS music department tours New York City


The Pine Island High School Music Department boarded three buses at 3 a.m. on Sunday, March 30 for a trip to New York City. 132 students and 20 chaperones made their first stop in Chicago where they performed at the Adler Planetarium. Later that day they attended music clinics at VanderCook College of Music and had an entertaining dinner at Ed Debevics Diner before getting back on the buses for an overnight drive to the Big Apple. The group arrived in the early afternoon on Monday and visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Times Square before heading

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The Insurance Ser- of hypodermic needles. 1:33 p.m. A speeding ticket escalated and the two were both vice Rating has been 5 (1 being was issued on 8th St SE. arrested for domestic assault and the best, 10 meaning no fire de2:46 p.m. Two males were disorderly conduct. partment) for the past three years. 9:49 a.m. A phone scam was The best rating in Minnesota is a seen trying to get into a house on 3rd St NW that was now vacant. reported on the 51100 block of 3. They were painters hired by a fam200th Ave. No dollar loss was reMost rated the condition of the ported. streets as good. Snowplowing was ily member of the homeowner. 3:41 p.m. A person on the rated excellent by about 25% and April 3 8:21 a.m. Medical assistance 48900 block of 230th Ave in Pine good by about 35% of those surwas requested on 3rd St SE. Island Township reported that a veyed. 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Pine Island
Cold weather damage repaired at Pine Island wastewater plant
By Alice Duschanek-Myers PINE ISLAND At the Pine Island City Council meeting on April 15, Steve Oelkers of the Public Works Department said, The damage caused by the cold has been put to rest at the wastewater treatment plant. He reported that the digester cover is repaired and working, and the final digester at the plant is up and running. The department hopes to pump out sludge to haul next week. Oelkers reported that lightning struck the lift station by the golf course and destroyed the equipment. New air conditioners for Evergreen Place were delivered and will soon be installed. And a new chlorinator pump was ordered for the swimming pool. Public Works will soon be striping the streets before the Cheese Festival. They are currently working with the Cheese Festival Committee on the placement of the additional electrical outlets in the Douglas Trail Park area. There are two bids to review to shingle the Van Horn Public Library. The city streets were swept. Potholes have been patched on County Road 5 and County Road 11. Oelkers said that some areas, like Pine Crest, need more major repairs. The brush dump is now open and that area is drying up. During public input, Steve Murray asked the council if it was the citys or his responsibility to pay the cost of thawing the water pipes in the street at his home on Elmwood Drive. The council agreed that it was at least partially the citys responsibility. Mayor Rod Steele told Murray to leave the bill in his name. Murray will meet with the city when he receives a bill. Jim Arens told the council that his water bill increased by 50% from running water to avoid frozen pipes. The city is allowing a 15% reduction of bills to account for residents running water in the cold weather. The city will evaluate the charges using his bill from the same time last year.
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ted a two-day liquor permit for the creamery and Center Street NE on June 6, and for just the creamery on June 8. Councilor Randy Bates said he was not in favor of moving the Cheese Fest down to the area of the Douglas Trail Park, creamery, and flood buyout properties. He said, I am concerned with the traffic flowThe kids will be there. Id rather see it (the Legion events) segregated. Mayor Rod Steele said there will be a semi-stage facing the door of the creamery. Murphy said the area will be fenced off and identifications will be checked. Wristbands will be issued. She said, The Cheese Fest Committee approached us to do itThe Legion will staff it with one paid staff and volunteers. Councilor Erik Diskerud expressed concern about noise. Murphy said the dance is from 610 p.m. The area will be cleared by 11 p.m. The Legion has not planned for security for the events. The Goodhue County Sheriffs Posse and deputies will be in the area for Cheese Fest. Bates said he has heard a lot of concerns from people who are skeptical about moving the Cheese Festival to an undeveloped area. The council approved relocating the Legion Dance, closing Center Street NE on the June 6, and the two-day liquor permit, with Randy Bates voting nay.
Other business

Girl Scouts, from left to right, Mackenzie Markham, Annika Adelman, Summer Jantzen, Daisy Murray, Maia Maxson, Madison Dudley, and Savannah Pletz, delivered several donated boxes of cookies to the Pine Haven Community. Seated in front are Pine Haven residents Geraldine Horseman, Dale Peterson, Earl Wampach, and Mavis Atkinson who where looking forward to enjoying some of their favorite Girl Scout Cookies.

Girl Scouts deliver cookies to Pine Haven


By Audra DePestel PINE ISLAND Troop 24501 delivered twenty-one boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to the residents of Pine Haven Community on April 16. The cookies were donated by community members who supported the scouts by ordering cookies another city for $200 per month while the damaged pumper is repaired. Insurance will not pay for replacement apparatus. The costs will come from the departments operating budget. The council approved a 5% increase in fees at the cemetery that was planned in 2012 and recommended by the Cemetery Board of Directors. The increase is to cover expenses at the cemetery. Eickhoff said the rates are still below those in the surrounding area. Erik Diskerud complimented the cemetery board by saying, These guys do a really nice job. They are doing all they can to keep the costs down. The Board of Equalization hearing with county assessors was scheduled for Monday, April 21. specifically intended for donation. Each year the Girl Scout troop votes on where, among various community groups, to donate the cookies. Last year they donated to the food shelf. The idea for Pine Haven this year came after some of the girls helped with Bingo through their basketball team and suggested the care center as an option. Char Tewalt, activity director at Pine Haven, was very pleased with the thoughtful donation. She said, Its so important for our residents to feel they are part of the community. It was so nice to see the girls interacting with the residents when they dropped off the cookies. Some of our residents told stories of when they were in Girl Scouts. One of our residents was a leader for 20 years!

Cathy Murphy presented a request to relocate the American Legion Dance on June 6 to the creamery. The Legion also reques-

City Engineer Neil Britton said that there has already been some interest in development on the East Frontage Road. The council approved a minor subdivision combining the residual lots from the Herman E. and Evon E. Bushman property purchase that will be left over from the East Frontage Road construction. Jon Eickhoff said the minor subdivision will create a usable parcel of land. City Attorney Bob Vose reported that there has been progress on the Land OLakes sewer discharge permit. City Clerk/Fire Chief Jon Eickhoff reported that the Pine Island Fire Department will rent a pumper truck that is for sale in

CSAH #11 roundabout will be built with Best-Value Contracting


By Alice Duschanek-Myers PINE ISLAND At the Pine Island City Council meeting on April 15, City Engineer Neil Britton recommended using the BestValue Contracting (BVC) process for bidding on the construction of the East Frontage Road and CSAH #11 roundabout. The council approved the plans, specifications, and advertising for bids using BVC for the project. The bids will be received at city hall until 2 p.m. on May 14. The council will select a contractor on June 3 at 7 p.m. Britton said that BVC is a competitive bidding process that will allow the city to go beyond selecting the lowest bid and consider price, quality, and per-formance of contractors. More qualified contractors can compete in bidding, which benefits residents by having reputable contractors perform the work. In the BVC process, a panel with a cross-section of opinions of six people reviews and scores the bids with a possible total of 100 points. The contractor with the highest score is considered the most qualified and is awarded the project by the city council. The lowest bidder receives 60 points and others lose a point for every $20,000 between their bid and the lowest bid. The contractors can score up to 15 points for performance on their previous three projects over $500,000 for meeting deadlines, working within the budget, and minimizing initiation of change orders. They can score up to 15 points for their ability in risk assessment and mitigation. Britton said that in this project the big concerns are: providing continuous access for traffic on the Highway 52 ramps, CSAH #11, and city streets during construction; safely guiding traffic through the construction area; and staged construction. MnDOT will not want traffic backed up on Highway 52 at the off-ramp, and there are seven stages for the construction. If issues arise, the responsibility goes onto the contractor, Britton said. The contractors can receive 10 points for references and recommendations. The panel reviews the references submitted and interviews the contractors. The contractors get an opportunity to explain why they feel they are the best choice for the project. City Clerk Jon Eickhoff said that using the BVC process would address the cost of bids and safety. City Attorney Bob Vose told the council that the city was allowed to use this process for bidding projects, but only for a number of limited times. He said that Britton has special training which qualifies him and the city to take advantage of this alternative method of evaluating bids, which gives the city more flexibility.
By Audra DePestel

Annual Easter egg hunt at Pine Haven


PINE ISLAND The annual Pine Island Community Education/Early Childhood Family Education Easter Egg Hunt was held on Saturday, April 12, at the Pine Haven Community. The Easter Bunny stopped by and there were lots of treat-filled eggs scattered around the grounds at Pine Haven for the young egg hunters to find as the residents watched. The eggs were donated by parents and by the Pine Haven Community. Many of the residents helped get the eggs ready for the event. Above: Jake Hoffarth offers to share some of his candy with residents Doris Rawalt, Erna Borgschatz, Erma Rogers, and Karen Budensiek.

Pine Island High School students plan book and clothing drive
PINE ISLAND This weekend as part of the citywide garage sale, Pine Island High School students from the Principals Advisory Group will be doing a book and clothing drive. They are asking for people who have leftover books or clothing from their garage sale to donate them to their cause. The clothing will be donated to the womens shelter and/ or the dis-abled veterans. Mens, womens and childrens clothing will be accepted. The books will be donated to the Books for Africa literacy program headquartered in St. Paul. They will be shipped to Africa for both children and adults. If you are not holding a garage sale, but have some clothing or books to donate we would be happy to accept those from you. The drop-off sites will be in the parking lot behind Pine Island High School or at Oronoco City Hall on Saturday, April 26, from 2:30 - 4 p.m. Students will be there to accept the donations.

Right photo: from left to right, Max and Joe Njus and Jayna and Jackson Hartzell are all smiles with the Easter Bunny (Katelynn Leibold) just before the Easter egg hunt.

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THANK YOU
I wish to express my thanks and gratitude to all of the adult volunteers who help make Pine Island Girl Scouts successful. Your countless hours, dedication and commitment to the girls to ensure the girls have a safe, fun and enriching experience is beyond appreciated. Remember to thank your Girl Scout Volunteer during Volunteer Appreciation Week this week. Thank you so much for making the world a better place.
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An afternoon of memories at the PI Senior Center


PINE ISLAND On Wednesday, April 16, members of the Pine Island Area Historical Society joined members of the Pine Island Senior Citizens f or an afternoon of sharing memories and reminiscing over photographs and ne wspaper articles which are on file at t he History Center. Joan Swarthout, left, and Darlene Cowden look over items on display. This the second year this event has been held at the Senior Center.

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Community Calendar
port, Seasons Hospice, 1696 Greenview Dr. SW. Registration is required two days prior to the Senior Dining date of the event. For details: 507- Community Library Reservations are required by 285-1930 or shbp@seasonshos The Goodhue School Library, calling 24 hours ahead at each of pice.org. in conjunction with SELCO and the nutrition sites. Goodhue County, is open to the In the Pine Island area, meals Chester Woods community on Mondays and are served at the Pine Island SeWednesdays, 3:30-7 p.m. when Questions, call Celeste Lewis school is in session. The library is nior Center; Zumbrota area, Zumat 507-287-2624. brota Towers. equipped with interlibrary loan April 24-30 service, which means if the library Thursday: Roast beef, mashed Oxbow Park does not have a book you want, potatoes, stewed tomatoes, dinAnimal Enrichment, Saturday, that book can be there in two days. ner roll, Polynesian cake April 26, 1 p.m. Come and learn Friday: Hamburger on bun with some of the techniques that Historical Society pickles, potato salad, calico beans, zookeepers use to amuse the aniThe Goodhue Area Historical fruit mals. You will also help make an Society is closed for the season Monday: Salisbury steak (alt: enrichment item to give to one of until June 1 when regular hours liver and onions), baked potato, the animals at the end of the pro- resume. If you want to arrange a seasoned peas, pineapple upside gram. visit in the meantime call Ardis down cake Questions, call Clarissa Josselyn Henrichs, 651-923-4629; Marie Tuesday: Beef stroganoff over at 507-775-2451. Strusz, 651-923-4302; Ray Mcnoodles, broccoli, mixed greens Namara, 651-923-5117; or Roy salad, rhubarb torte Buck, 651-923-4388. Visit good SWCD Meeting Wednesday: Tator tot cassehueareahistory.org for information The next scheduled monthly role, coleslaw, wheat bread, fiveabout the historical society. meeting of the Goodhue County cup fruit dessert Soil and Water Conservation DisIf you have questions, call 3562228 or the SEMCAC kitchen at trict, Board of Supervisors will be Driver Refresher Course on Monday, April 28, at 7:30 p.m. A driver refresher course for 732-4072. at the Soil Conservation Office in individuals age 58 and older is Goodhue. scheduled for May 15 at the Seasons Hospice Goodhue School from 3:45-7:45 All groups are held at the Cenp.m. Please call the school (651ter for Grief Education and Sup923-4447, choose Option 5) to register.

COUNTY

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

The State Theatre is at 96 East 4th Street in Zumbrota. For inforThe group meets Thursday, April 24, at 9 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran mation visit zaac.org.or call 507272-1129. Church.

Cancer Support Group

Caregiver Support Group

PINE ISLAND
Tops #1280
PI Tops #1280 meets every Monday night at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Weigh-in is at 5:15 and meeting time is 6 p.m. Everyone welcome. Questions call 3568596 or 356-8990. Seniors 55 and over are welcome.

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

The group meets Monday, April Poet-Artist Collaboration ex28, at 1 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran hibit, March 31-May 15. RecepChurch. Respite is available upon tion Sat., May 10, 6:30 p.m. request. Call the Pine Island Area Wine & Watercolor class, Fri., Home Services at 356-2999 for April 25, 7-9 p.m. more information. Yoga, Tues., April 29, 6:30-7:30 p.m. History Center For more information go to The Pine Island Area History www. crossingsatcarnegie.com or Center is located at 314 North Main call 507-732-7616. Crossings is Street. Open hours are Sunday from at 320 E Ave. 1-3:30 p.m. and Mondays from 811 a.m. or by appointment. To contact the History Center please call 507-356-2802 or 507-3985326 or visit www.pineisland Winona State University history.org. WINONA Brandon Dowden of Goodhue was named to the deans list for the fall semester.

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WANAMINGO

KW School Board Meeting


The next regular KW School Board meeting will be Monday, April 28 at 7 p.m. in the middle/ high school media center conference room in Kenyon. Items on the agenda include the teacher contract for 2013-14 and 201415, unrequested leave of absence, personnel, substitute teacher pay, acceptance of donations, out-ofstate travel, school district insurance, new ball field proposal, extended field trip requests, class size guidelines, a joint powers agreement for the new Goodhue County Education District building, a GCED school board representative alternate, the May school board meeting, and committee and administrative reports. Anyone wishing to address the school board may do so at the beginning of the meeting. A premeeting presentation at 6:45 p.m. will explain the middle/high school recycling program.

Dordt College SIOUX CENTER, IA Lucas Simonson of Zumbrota is a member of the cast of the The Fantasticks. Performances are April 23-26, 7:30 p.m. each night, and at 1 p.m. on April 26. Tickets may be purchased at www. dordttickets.com. Roosevelt University Angela Piotrowski, M.S., B.S., daughter of Jim and Pat Perra and granddaughter of John and Rose Perra of Zumbrota, was awarded a master of science in biotechnology and chemical science from Roosevelt University after she successfully defended her thesis entitled, Obervational Record of Double-budding in Wildtype Saccaromyces cerevisiae. Piotrowsti is to present her findings at the Yeast Genetics meeting in Seattle, Washington, this summer, hosted by the Genetics Society of America.

Obituaries
Roar Nesseth 1949-2014
ginia Svien on September 11, 1971. He was employed at Spectro Alloys for 28 years. Roar loved his motorcycle, and lived to ride! He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Virginia; children, Marcy (Steve) Zimmerman of Northfield and Paul of Burnsville; grandsons, Kyle and Chris Zimmerman; mother, Val of St. Paul; sisters and brother, Ness (Jim) Schumacher of Vadnais Heights, Lissa (Jim) Hackman of Oakdale, Byron of St. Paul and Bonnie Nesseth of Wanamingo; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Herman. The funeral was on April 17 at Our Saviours Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cannon Falls. Interment with military honors will be at a later date at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Paul, Justin, and Brandon Nesseth, Jason Schumacher, Jeremy Hackman, David Nesseth, Byrl Johnson and Joe Lopez. Online condolences may be directed to www.lundbergfuneral. com.

Geraldine Tri 1926-2014


years, for a total of forty-four years. Geraldine retired from teaching in 1989. Geraldine enjoyed old time music and polka dancing. She also stated that she enjoyed teaching and all of her elementary students. On August 27, 1949 she married Richard G. Tri. They lived on several farms in the Pine Island area. After retiring they lived in Zumbrota, Mazeppa, and Pine Island. They wintered in Arizona for twenty-two years, and Geraldine loved meeting people from different states and the warm weather. In 2012, they moved into the Evergreen Place Assisted Living in Pine Island after Geraldine was diagnosed with breast cancer. For the past three months, Geraldine has resided at the Pine Haven Care Center. While a resident there, she was diagnosed with brain cancer of which she died from. Geraldine is survived by her husband, Richard; sons, Larry of Pine Island and Dennis of Wanamingo; brother, Jan Schiesser, and niece Debbie Fishbach. Geraldine was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Alan and Rob. In keeping with Geraldines wishes she was cremated and will have a private graveside service for immediate family members at a later date.

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

Births

CANNON FALLS Roar Mitchell Nesseth, age 64 of Cannon Falls, died unexpectedly on Sunday afternoon, April 13, 2014 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Roar was born on June 21, 1949 in St. Paul, the son of Herman and Val (Lother) Nesseth. He graduated from Kellogg High School and served with the US Navy from 1969 to 1971. He married Vir-

Wilbur Niedfeldt 1938-2014

WANAMINGO Wilbur L. Tyke Niedfeldt, 75, of Wanamingo died on Monday, April 14, 2014 at the Riverview Services Home in Wanamingo. Wilbur Lee Niedfeldt was born on October 29, 1938 in rural Goodhue County, to Wilbur H. and Doris R. (nee Ziebell) Niedfeldt. Wilburs mother died when Wilbur was thirteen, and he was placed in foster care. Over the years, he lived in several dif-

Michael Erath 1955-2014

ZUMBROTA Michael J. Erath, 58, of Zumbrota, died on Thursday, April 17, 2014, at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held at his home, 950 South Main Street, on April 26 from 1-4 p.m. Michael John Erath was born on August 14, 1955, in Rochester, where he grew up. For the past

PINE ISLAND Geraldine Rose Tri, age 88, of Pine Island, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2014 at the Pine Haven Care Center surrounded by her family. Geraldine Rose Schiesser was born on January 9, 1926 in Berne to Alfred and Margaret (nee Bucher) Schiesser. She attended country school and graduated from West Concord High School in 1943. Geraldine obtained her teaching certificate from Winona Teachers Training in 1944. She taught ferent institutions, and in the late in country schools for twenty-two 1970s he moved to Riverview years and also in the Mazeppa Manor in Wanamingo. Wilbur Public Schools for twenty-two continued to live at the Riverview Services Home until his death. Wilbur worked at the Pro Act Day Program of Red Wing for many years. He loved to go fishing, any outdoor activities and watching cowboy movies. Wilbur is survived by his brother, Gary Big Guy (Gail) Niedfeldt of Montrose, Colorado; sister, DeAnn Hardwick of Canton, Georgia; special friend, Gail Holmberg; cousins, Pat Boehlke, Mary Niedfeldt, Phil and Judy DuLac, Bob and Donna Niedfeldt and Jack and Kathy Niedfeldt; special extra family, Fred and Peggy Teigen, Andy (Cassie) Meyer, Alex (Darci) Meyer and Connor Teigen. Wilbur was preceded in death by his parents, Doris and Wilbur; PINE ISLAND Zelda Mary and aunt and uncle, Florence and Cureton, 69, of Pine Island, passed Fred Niedfeldt. away Thursday, April 10, 2014 at A memorial service was held Red Wing Mayo Health Systems. on Saturday, April 19, at the Mahn She was born on May 18, 1944 Family Funeral Home Larson in Wabasha to George and Esther Chapel in Zumbrota with Pastor (Koelmel) Copley. She grew up Christopher Culuris officiating. in Red Wing and Lake City with Inurnment will be on Friday, May her family. On August 6, 1961, 2, at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Cem- she married Ted Sarazin, Sr., in etery in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Iowa. They later divorced. She then married Elmer Cureton July 8, 1983, and they later divorced. Over the years she worked at Cannon Equipment in Cannon Falls, seventeen years, Michael worked Conagra Foods in Lakeville, and at Rochester Meats. On August finally retired from Norwood Pro14, 1996, he married Delores motional in Red Wing in 2005. Tink Andrist. They made their Zelda then moved to Pine Island. home in Zumbrota. He enjoyed She enjoyed handcrafts such as riding his Harley, fishing, his pets, crocheting, baking, watching the time with family and friends, and Minnesota Vikings, and, most of puttering around his wifes gar- all, spending time with her family den. and going to Treasure Island. Michael is survived by his chilSurvivors include her two daughdren, Jeremy Franken of Rush City, ters, Mary Kay (Mike) Krause of Jessica Franken Joyal of Mankato, Red Wing and Vicky (Tony) HarAnastasia Seabright of Rochester ris of Dennison; one son, Ted and Debbie Edwards of Indianapo- Sarazin, Jr., of Dennison; five lis, Indiana; parents, Joseph and Dorothy Stellpflug of Rochester; many grandchildren; step-son, Jason (Teresa) Nelson of Zumbrota; siblings, Andrea (Scott) Drake of Stillwater, Butch (Mary) Erath of Rochester, Donald Erath of St. Charles, James (Wen-dy) Stellpflug of Roseville, and Jodi (Brian) Ross of Rochester; numerous nieces and nephews; and his pets. Michael was preceded in death by his sisters, Toni, Debbie and Terri; brother, Bob; and nephew, Justus.

Zumbrota Towers Events


April 24-30 Thursday: 10:15 a.m. Exercises Tuesday: 10:15 a.m. Exercises Wednesday: 1:30 p.m. Euchre

Library

Zelda Cureton 1944-2014

Nerd Prom: Battle of the Fandoms (grades 7-12), Friday, April 25, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Gardening Ideas & Seed Swap, Monday, April 28, 6:30 p.m. The Zumbrota Public Library is at 100 West Ave., Zumbrota, 507-732-5211. Hours are Mon., 12-8; Tues. 10-6; Wed., Thurs., 12-8; Fri., 10-5; and Sat., 9-3. During closed hours you can learn more about the library at http:// grandchildren, Michael and www. zumbrota.info. Marlene Krause, and Danny, Ricky, and Robby Duncan; four History Center great-grandchildren, Nicoli, MirThe Zumbrota History Center anda, Dylan, and Hailey; special friend, Roger Ronnigen of Pine has a new photo stand displaying Island; three brothers, Duaine over 50 photographs of early Zum(Diane) of Zumbrota, Viryle brota scenes. They have been en(Carol) of Zumbrota, and Rocky larged to 8 x 10 for easier view(Michelle) Copley of Nelson, ing. New photos are being added Wisconsin; six sisters, Mary Harold all the time. Also on display are of Apache Junction, Arizona, military memorabilia, including Donna (Randy) Wiseman of Civil War items, different models Southberry, Connecticut, Darlene of telephones, Zumbrota telephone Nelson of Ellsworth, Wisconsin, books dating back to the 1900s, Marci (Virgil) Luhmann of and items of Zumbrota advertisMazeppa, Rose Borgschatz of ing. Museum hours are Saturdays, Zumbrota, and Char (Douglas) 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Other hours by apMercer of Byron; and several nieces pointment (732-7049). and nephews. She will be dearly Tops Meeting missed by all who knew her. Zelda was preceded in death by Zumbrota Tops #563 meets evher parents; four brothers, Delano, ery Monday night at Our Saviours Harold, Curtis, and Eugene Copley; Lutheran Church. Weigh-in time and two sisters, Geraldine Ward is changed to 5:30 p.m. and meetand Ardena Copley. ing time to 6 p.m. Everyone welA memorial service was held come. Questions call 732-7459 or on Saturday, April 19, at United 732-4766. Methodist Church in Lake City with Reverend David Neil offi- Legion Post 183 ciating. Burial will be at Riverview American Legion Post 183 meets Cemetery in Wabasha. Memori- Thursday, April 24, at 6 p.m. at als are preferred to the family of Stary-Yerka VFW Post 5727. Zelda Cureton. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome. VFW Meeting The VFW meets Thursday, April com. 24, at 7:30 p.m. at the Stary-Yerka VFW Post 5727.

QUAST
Cole Walter Quast was born to Tim and Whitney Quast of Hampton at 8:09 a.m. on March 14, 2014, at Northfield Hospital. He was 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and 19 inches long. Grandparents are Mark and Jaye Hay of New Richmond, Wisconsin, and Bob and Linda Quast of Goodhue. Great-grandparents are Isabel Hernlem of Zumbrota, Vione Densow of New Richmond, Wisconsin, and Gloria Hay of Madison, Wisconsin.

TEWALT
Jake and Angela Tewalt of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, announce the birth of their son, Sonny Leonard, born February 28, 2014, in Sioux Falls. He was 7 pounds, 9 ounces and 21 inches long. Grandparents are Jim and Char Tewalt of Pine Island and Mark and Laurie Parr of Lennox, South Dakota.

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Woodturners
The Zumbro Valley Woodturners meet Thursday, April 24. Visit www.zvwoodturners.com for details, or call Bob Post or Bill Beckman.

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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.

ORDALEN
Skylee Jarvinen and Gabriel Ordalen of Zumbrota announce the birth of their daughter, Ariel Jozlyn Ordalen, who was born on March 27, 2014, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus, in Rochester. Ariel was 8 pounds, 4 ounces, and 21 inches long. Grandparents are Gaylen and Vicki Ordalen of Kenyon, and Mark Husbyn and Darla Jarvinen of Wanamingo. Great-grandparents are Orland Walstad of Zumbro Falls, Edwin Husbyn of Zumbrota, and Avis Ordalen of Albert Lea.

Face time and think time make a difference.

State Theatre
Peter Yarrow in concert, Thursday, April 24, 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at 732-7616. Rumours and Dreams: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Saturday, April 26, 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at 732-7616.

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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: 8:30 a.m. Mass. Tuesday mornings: 8 a.m. Mass.

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., April 23: 3:30 p.m. 7th and 8th grade confirmation; 6 p.m. Baja mission trip meeting; 7 p.m. Chancel choir; 8 p.m. Praise team. Thurs., April 24: 7 p.m. Church council. Sat., April 26: 5:30 p.m. Worship. Sun., April 27: 8:15 a.m. Worship; 9:30 a.m. Adult forum; Fellowship; Sunday School; 7th grade confirmation; Handbells; Special congregational meeting; 10:30 a.m. Worship; Sunday School; 11:30 a.m. Sunday School staff appreciation lunch. Mon., April 28: Newsletter deadline. Tues., April 29: 8:30 a.m. Staff meeting; 1:30 p.m. Bible study; 2 p.m. Bible study leaders; 3:15 p.m. Childrens choir. Wed., April 30: 3:30 p.m. 7th and 8th grade confirmation; 7 p.m. Chancel choir; 8 p.m. Praise team. UNITED METHODIST, 200 Main St. North, PO Box 8, Pine Island, Carolyn Westlake, Pastor; Office hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-2:15 p.m.; Web address: www.piumc.org; email: piumc@bevcomm.netWed., April 23: 9-11:30 a.m. Better Brew hours.

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. Thurs., April 24: Noon WELCA spring luncheon with Tuesday circle hosting. Sat., April 26: 10 a.m. First communion students bake bread. Sun., April 27: 9 a.m. Sunday School; Worship with first communion followed by coffee fellowship. Wed., April 30: 4:30 p.m. Confirmation. WANAMINGO LUTHERAN ELCA, Wanamingo, MN 55983, Christopher Culuris, Pastor. Office hours Thursdays 1-3 p.m., 507-824-2410. Wed., April 23: 4:30 p.m. Confirmation at Trinity Lutheran. Thurs., April 24: Noon newsletter deadline. Sat., April 26: 10 a.m. Bake bread for 1st communion at Trinity. Sun., April 27: 10:30 a.m. Worship with first communion. Wed., April 30: 4:30 p.m. Confirmation class at Trinity.

of The Hope Initative. 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., April 23: 11:30 a.m. Womens Bible study; 3:15 p.m. WINGS; Junior youth group; 6 p.m. Youth group; 7 p.m. Bible study. Fri., April 25-Sun., April 27: Mens retreat at the ARC. Sat., April 26: 7 a.m. Mens prayer breakfast. Sun., April 27: 8:30 a.m. Prayer time; 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10:15 a.m. Worship. Mon., Apri 28: 6 p.m. College and career group; 7 p.m. Moms in touch. Wed., April 30: 11:30 a.m. Womens Bible study; 3:15 p.m. WINGS; Junior youth group; 6 p.m. Youth group; 7 p.m. Bible study. CHURCH OF ST. PAUL, 749 Main St. South, Zumbrota, 732-5324, email stpauls@hcinet.net Pastor Father Randal Kasel, pastor. Hours: 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., April 23: VOICE deadline; 7:15 a.m. CBC; 6 p.m. G4C practice; 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal; Property management. Fri., April 25: WELCA salad luncheon setup. Sat., April 26: WELCA salad luncheon. Sun., April 27: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Worship; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School at PACE. Wed., April 30: 7:15 a.m. CBC; 6:45 p.m. Confirmation class; 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal.

6:30 p.m. Choir; 7:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer. Sun., April 27: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship; 5:45 p.m. Youth group. Wed., April 30: 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., Vacancy Pastor: Randall Kuznicki. 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. St. Johns: HAUGE LUTHERAN, Rural Kenyon, Martin Horn, Pastoral. Wed., April 23: 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. Sun., April 27: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; 5:45 p.m. Youth group at Emmanuel. Wed., April 30: 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 a.m. Sunday School; Bible class; 9:45 a.m. Fellowship time; 10 a.m. Worship. LANDS LUTHERAN, 16640 Highway. 60 Blvd., Zumbrota, MN 55992-5105. Zumbrota. Text study; 7 p.m. Spiritual guidance. Wed., April 23: 9 a.m. Coffee and conversation; 6:15 p.m. Worship. Thurs., April 24: 10:30 a.m. Newsletter collation; 6 p.m. Property meeting. Fri.-Sat., April 25-26: Dell Camp work weekend. Sun., April 27: 7:30 a.m. Bluegrass practice; 8:30 a.m. Bluegrass worship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship. Tues., April 29: 11 a.m. Text study; 7 p.m. Praise practice. Wed., April 30: 9 a.m. Coffee and conversation;

6:15 p.m. Confirmation; Worship; 7 p.m. Youth group. MINNEOLA LUTHERAN, 13628 County 50 Blvd. Sun., April 27: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship with communion. ST. COLUMBKILL CATHOLIC , 36483 County. 47 Blvd., Belle Creek, Father Paul Kubista. Sundays: 10:30 a.m. Mass. ST. JOHNS EV. LUTHERAN, Bear Valley, Alan Horn, Pastor. 843-6211, home; 843-5302 work. Bible Class is every Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Mazeppa. Sun., April 27: 10:30 a.m. Worship. ST. JOHNS EV. LUTHERAN, WELS, Minneola Township, County Road 7, rural Zumbrota, Randall Kuznicki, Pastor. ST. PETER LUTHERAN, The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Belvidere, 28961 365th St., Goodhue, MN 55027-8515, Dr. Scott T. Fiege, Pastor. Sun., April 27: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship. STORDAHL LUTHERAN, ELCA, Rural Zumbrota. Church: (507) 732-5711, Kathy Lowery, Pastor, Home 507271-5711. Sun., April 27: 9 a.m. Confirmation; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship. Tues., April 29: 11 a.m. Text study. URLAND LUTHERAN 6940 County 9 Blvd., Cannon Falls, MN 55009. Church: 507-263-5544; Pastor David Hurtt, Interim. Wed., April 23: 6 a.m. Mens Bible study; 7 p.m. Praise and worship. Sat., April 26: Bike race at Urland park. Sun., April 27: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; Youth forum; 10:30 a.m. Communion worship. Wed., April 30: 6 a.m. Mens Bible study; 7 p.m. Praise and worship. 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. Wed., April 23: 6:30 p.m. 8th grade confirmation. Sun., April 27: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Worship with communion by intinction and 3-6 grade sing. Wed., April 30: 6 p.m. Confirmation pictures and rehearsal. ST. PETERS EV. LUTHERAN, WELS, 702 Third Ave., Goodhue, Randall L. Kuznicki, Pastor.

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., April 23: 10 a.m. Chapel; 10:30 a.m. Bible study; 1 p.m. Nursing Home service; 3:30 p.m. Confirmation class. Sat., April 26: 2 p.m. Tyler Lindhart and Alyssa Rolbiecki wedding; Pine Haven service. Sun., April 27: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Worship with communion; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Teen Bible study; Adult Bible study. Mon., April 28: 7 p.m. Bible study. Wed., April 30: 10 a.m. Chapel; 10:30 a.m. Bible study; 3:30 p.m. Confirmation class. FAMILY WORSHIP CHURCH Weekly worship services: 81 West 5th Street, Zumbrota, 507-732-7438, www.fwc 1.org. Sunday: 9:30 a.m.; Ecclesiastes, Wednesday 7 p.m., Bible School classes and seminars 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., April 27: 11 a.m. Worship; Noon Potluck dinner and progress report meeting following worship. LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY CHURCH , a Wesleyan church, 179 W. 3rd St., Zumbrota, lighthousecommunityzum @yahoo.com, Janet Fischer, Pastor. Office: 732-5074. Sun., April 27: 10:45 a.m. Worship; Luke 9:5156. Special guest is Adam Fischer

MAZEPPA
ST. JOHNS EV. LUTHERAN , Mazeppa, Alan Horn, Pastor. 8436211, home; 843-5302 work. Bible class every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Sun., April 27: 8:30 a.m. Worship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. ST. PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC , Mazeppa. Weekends-Masses: Sun.: 10 a.m., Mazeppa, Fr. Joe Fogal. UNITED METHODIST , Mazeppa, David Neil, Pastor. Church: 843-4962; home: 732-4291. Every Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship.

ORONOCO
GRACE LUTHERAN, WELS , 45 1st Avenue NE, Oronoco: 507-367-4329, Pastor Ben Kempfert 507-367-4426. Office hours: Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.noon. Sundays: 8:45 a.m. Sunday School; Bible class; 10 a.m. Worship. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ORONOCO , 40 3rd Street SW., Rev. Lisa Johnson office hours Mondays 1-4 p.m.; Office hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wed., April 23: 5-7 p.m. Food shelf open. Sun., April 27: 9 a.m. Worship.

RURAL
EMMANUEL LUTHERAN, Aspelund, Martin Horn, Pastor. Wed., April 23: 3:15 p.m. Overcomers; 5 p.m. 1st year confirmation at Hauge; 6 p.m. 2nd year confirmation at Hauge;

Complaints leveled against three county senior staff members


By Paul Martin RED WING The Goodhue County Board of Commissioners met in closed session on April 15 to consider complaints received against three senior staff members. Complaints have been filed against County Administrator Scott Arnesen, Human Resources Director Melissa Cushing, and County Veterans Service Officer Lyman Robbie Robinson. County Attorney Steve Betcher stated that an independent investigator has been retained. Betcher declined to say who had filed the complaints. Asked if the complaints concerned the process which led to the hiring of Robinson as CVSO, Betcher again declined to comment. Robinson was recently hired as CVSO for Goodhue County after holding the same position in Washington County for the last four years. A request for public information by the Republican-Eagle revealed that he received a formal reprimand for making inappropriate eye contact with female staff early in his time with Washington County, and was sent for Respectful Workplace training. It is believed that Robinson did not disclose this information during the hiring process. The countys background investigation, conducted by a former county sheriffs deputy, failed to uncover it.
Garbage and recycling solution

WANAMINGO
NEW LIFE CHURCH , Wanamingo,

Dennison or Pine Island to send their waste clear across the county when they are only ten miles from Northfield or Rochester, he said. Let market forces dictate where they send it. He amended the resolution to drop the word require for cities and townships west of Hwy 52. The revised resolution was passed 4-1.
Hwy 24 turnback

ment in the county, said Board Chair Ron Allen. Rechtzigel agreed, and added, These funds have been sitting unused for years. We hope others come forward to make use of them.
Community news

After completion of the Hwy 52 interchange south of Cannon Falls, the county proposes to turn back a section of Hwy 24 west of Hwy 52 to the Townships of Stanton and Cannon Falls. The road will be reclaimed and overlaid first. Public hearings are now set to consider this on May 28 at 7 p.m. at Stanton Town Hall and 8 p.m. at Cannon Falls Town Hall. Later in the year, a public hearing will be held in the City of Cannon Falls to consider turning back the section of the old Hwy 24 that lies within the city limits.
Business development funds

John Marshall was awarded a revolving business loan to aid development of the Lake Pepin Winery. The loan dollars come from County Economic Devel-opment Authority funds, and are secured by the land as collateral. This is one of the good things we are able to do to help business develop-

Goodhue County 4-H was awarded the 2013 Minnesota Blue Ribbon County award in recognition of the tireless and wideranging work of the countys 20 4-H Clubs. Programs cover not just farm and home skills, but science, arts and performance, and aqua daycamps, to name a few. In 2013 over 400 4-H members exhibited at the county fair. The new Director of Goodhue County Historical Society introduced himself to the commissioners. Dustin Heckman previously held the same post in Mower County. The Historical Society Board was impressed with his strong grant-writing skills, and his enthusiasm to reach out actively throughout the county. Allen, who serves on both boards, said, Dustin is already planning varied outreach events each month, rather than just two or three per year. He comes with a reputation as one of the up-and-coming rock stars of county history in Minnesota!

Public Works staff from the county and the City of Red Wing have been working for some years towards transferring the former Bench St. landfill in Red Wing to state control. Representative Tim Kelly and Senator Matt Schmit have drafted identical bills to enable takeover of the landfill by MPCA (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency). The change in the law would require the county to recycle at least 35% of all solid waste, which it already does; and to undertake that all solid waste would be sent to a resource recovery facility that is, not a landfill in the county for the next 20 years. Before the board was a resolution of support for the proposed new law. Commissioner Dan Rechtzigel spoke up for the west side of the county. It makes no sense to require, for example,

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Wanamingo
Wanamingo audit approved
By Alicia Hunt-Welch WANAMINGO The financial situation for Wanamingo continues to improve. This was confirmed in the 2013 city audit presentation to the city council on April 14. Jason Boynton, a certified public accountant with Smith Schafer & Associates, said the general fund operations had a $53,537 surplus at the end of 2013. In addition, the fire capital fund stocked about $20,000 in reserves for future capital needs. The complete 69-page audit report booklet can be viewed at city hall. Below is an overview.
Income breakdown Debt service overview

Goodhue
Goodhue FCCLA is inspired at state meeting
GOODHUE Courage to PursueDreams Come True! Goodhue FCCLA pursued the 2013-14 state theme on April 1012 when they attended the state FCCLA meeting. The conference was highlighted by motivational speakers, leadership training, officer elections, and STAR Event competition. Motivational speakers included Sam Glenn, a chalk artists who shared the importance of a positive attitude. Evelyn Vonn Banks spoke about the challenges she faced becoming the first female Comm-ander Master Chief in the United States Naval Army. A Minnesota summit for distracted driving was also held. During this, Reggie Shaw shared his tragic story about the consequences of texting and driving. His story is part of the It Can Wait campaign. Also speaking was Sontiana Brandts who shared how dangerous it is for teens to believe they are invincible. Not wearing a seat belt and texting and driving changed her life forever. She is now in a wheelchair, paralyzed from the waist down. The chapter members who attended from Goodhue were busy competing in Star Events and running for various officer positions. Outgoing State President Ethan Dressen was able to install Tiffanie Anderson to the state officer position of Representative to the Board of Directors. Brekah Baker and Analeslie Jimenez were selected to the Minnesota State Peer Education team. They will work with others across the state to educate teens using the various national program topics. STAR Events are competitive events in which members are recognized for proficiency and achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills, and career preparation. STAR Events offer individual skill development and application of learning. Receiving silver medals from Goodhue were Abby Doerhoefer, Analeslie Jimenez, Becca Priem, Sara Post, Tiffanie Anderson, Peyton Bork, and Mekaylla Holt. Gold ratings were received by Anna Kohlnhofer, Kjersten Veiseth, and Brekah Baker. Additional achievements were recorded when Anna Kohlnhofer and Kjersten Veiseth received national call-backs. Anna went on to be named a national advancer in the Illustrated Talk event. She will be competing in San Antonio this July. Another piece of good news came when Goodhue was named the national runner up for the FACTS (Families Acting for Community Traffic Safety) award. This award will be given at the national meeting. 4.5-4.75%, 2/1/2017 $79,000, 2007B for city hall, 4.7%, 2/1/2018 Capital Lease Obligations: $95,045, 2007 for Pumper, 4.75%, 8/1/2017 $30,918, 2011 for Fire Equipment, 5.0%, 5/4/2016 Boynton said the city has been making timely payments on all bond loans. About $520,000 in outstanding debt principal was paid down in 2013.
Areas of concern

Revenues for 2013 totaled $689,390. Of this amount, the city received $346,776 in property taxes, down about $50,000 from 2012. The city received $182,565 in Local Government Aid (LGA).
Expenses breakdown

Governmental expenditures for salaries, benefits, professional services, supplies, phone, insurance, dues, travel and printing costs totaled $100,240. Public safety expenses, including the law enforcement policing contract through Goodhue County, fire protection, ambulance and building inspection, totaled $194,790. Public Works expenditures for salaries, benefits, repair and maintenance, supplies, snow remo-val and street lighting totaled $130,986. This amount was higher than the year before due mostly to about $8,000 in street lighting expenses. Culture and recreation expenses totaled $84,942. Of this, the city spent $54,044 to operate the municipal pool, $24,023 for park expenses, and $6,875 for comm-unity center expenses.

The city continues to pay on five General Obligation (GO) bonds, mostly loans for past projects and improvements. At the end of the year, the city owed $6,072,126 in long-term debt. The following are, respectively, the bond balance as of December 31, 2013, the bond, the interest rates, and the final maturity dates: $30,000, 1999 refunding improvement bond, 4.0-5.0%, 5/1/ 2014 $915,000, 2010B refunding bond, 1.0-3.7%, 2/1/2023 $245,000, 2005A refunding bond, 4.2-4.6%, 2/1/2023 $685,000, 2005B improvement bond, 3.1-4.75%, 2/1/2026 $1,630,000, 2007A refunding bond, 4.0-4.85%, 2/1/2037 Other types of bonds: $42,000, 2006D GO fire truck/ pumper equipment certificate, 4.50%, 2/1/2016. This certificate is being supported by property taxes. $590,000 GO, 2009A tax increment funding bond, 2.2-4.55%, 5/1/2025. TIF bonds were intended to be supported by increment payments from TIF business properties. The city is paying on three GO revenue bonds and notes supported by assessment on properties, rates, or rent: $523,000, 2003 medical facility bond, 4.25%, 1/1/2033 $200,000, 2006C water refunding bond, 3.85-4.2%, 2/1/2020 $751,000, 2001 public facilities authority note for city water project, 1.81%, 8/20/2021 Revenue bonds for projects are: $150,000, 2004 refunding for fire hall, 1.75-4.5%, 3/1/2015 $86,500, 2006B for city shop,

Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary School Students of the Week, April 4-18


By Alicia Hunt-Welch WANAMINGO Each week staff members at Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary School (grades K-4) recognizes one student in each class who displays the expectations of: Be Responsible, Be Respectful, and Be Safe. At the beginning of each week Principal Matt Ryan stops into each classroom to recognize the student and present a certificate indicating why each was selected for the honor by the teacher. The following is a list of KW teachers by grade and the students they selected as Student of the Week for the weeks of April 4, 11, and 18, respectively: Braaten, Jaxson Hedeen and Alan Ortiz; Ryleigh Wezstein, Corey Pajarillo and Jonathan Pajarillo; Noah Bauer Mr. Starr N/A, Rebecca Elzen, Analise Olson Mrs. Swanson Bria Miller; Nathan Vogelgesang; Myles Thompson and Bria Miller
First grade

Mrs. Benbrooks Destiny Marquardt, Joslyn Peterson, Wade Allen Mr. Donkers Tristen Jensen, Evey Wendt-Pierzyna, Allina Mendoza Mrs. Stark Jett Smith, Chloe Teachers of the Week N/A, Krista Swanson, Kevin Schuster, Rick Fuller Ander-son Second grade Kindergarten Mrs. Anderson Thomson Staff Members of the Week Mrs. Haugen Olivar Breyer, N/A, Maintenance worker Patricia Hoffman, Lukas Sprute, Remington Enfield, CooGeorge Jenson, Interpreter Teresa per Johnson Gullickson Mrs. Hildebrandt Matea Lee, Cruz Mrs. Short Riley Mitchell, Elsie

In 2005, the city established a revolving loan fund to assist local businesses. One loan totaling $23,886 continues to be outstanding with few payments received over the last couple of years. Last year the council discussed dissolving this fund after all monies have been repaid. In 2009, the city entered an agreement with Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (SEMMCHRA) for Heritage Hill Senior Housing Facility. The city pledged to fund an operating reserve totaling $50,000 for the payment of operating expenses. This amount must be replenished each year if any funds are used. This is to continue in effect until SEMMCHRA refinances all its properties under one umbrella bond, at which point the sale of Heritage Hill to SEMMCHRA would be finalized. In 2013, costs to the city for the facility totaled $22,030. The balance outstanding on the bonds for Heritage Hill as of December 31 totaled $1,065,000. A motion by Jennifer Berquam to approve the city audit carried Sydney Klimesh Parents: Laurie Musselman and 5-0. Keith Klimesh Siblings, ages: Nick, 28; Jeff, 32 High school activities: Softball, wrestling manager, Knowledge Bowl, math team, student council, FFA, National Honor Society, trap shooting Bailey Leininger, Jaeda Butterfield Favorite class or subject: Math Mrs. Hinrichs Landon Trump, Best high school memory: Mya Neperud, Dillon Bartel Maddie barrel-rolling down the Third grade stairs during passing time Mrs. Ashland Sophia Culuris, Out of school activities/hobJulia Patterson, Grace Vierling bies: Showing livestock, hanging Mrs. Froehling Josi Quam, out with friends and family, huntMolly Bauer, Ashley Rechtzigel ing, snowboarding Mr. Wieme Nick Cusey, Favorite book: Heaven is For Gennielyn Morales-Delgado, Jon Real; movie: Safe Haven; TV Voegele show: One Tree Hill Fourth grade Future plans: Go to Iowa State Mr. Anderson Raven Bolton, University for agricultural engiNathan Carroll, Adam Marsh neering Ms. Thesing Kevin Vazquez, Gavin Sommer, Trevor Steberg

KENYON-WANAMINGO SENIOR PROFILES


skiing Part-time job: Syngenta Favorite book: Anything by Nicholas Sparks; movie: The Big Green ; TV show: Suburgatory; song: Good Time by Owl City and Carly Rae Jepson Future plans: Army Reserves and earn a college degree in either environmental science or criminal justice.

WANAMINGO POLICE REPORT


By Alicia Hunt-Welch The following information was provided by the Goodhue County Sheriffs Office. owner and was told that the subject did not work for him. The male was asked to leave the premises. 11:48 p.m. A citation for no April 3 8:20 p.m. A suicide threat was proof of insurance was issued near reported. The subject was helped. Hader.
April 4

Benjamin Kleese Parents: Doug and Mary Kleese Siblings, ages: Roger, 23; Samantha, 21 High school activities: Cross country, basketball, track Favorite class or subject: Anything with Kincaid/shop Best high school memory: Boundary Waters trip with Kincaid Out of school activities/hobbies: Working, hanging out with friends Part-time job: Doug Kleese Construction Favorite book: Hatchet; movie: The Blues Brother; TV show: Malcolm in the Middle; song: Sail by AWOLnation Future plans: Attend Minnesota State University Mankato and major in construction management

Kyla Kincaid Parents: Rich and Kristine Kincaid Siblings, ages: Kelsey, 22 High school activities: Volleyball, softball, student council, FCCLA, National Honor Society Favorite class or subject: Social psychology Best high school memory: When No Hands by Wiz Khalifa came on at the basketball game instead of the National Anthem Out of school activities/hobbies: Spending time with people I love Part-time job: Lifeguard at Kenyon pool and KW Kids aide Favorite book: The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks; movie: 8 Seconds; TV show: One Tree Hill; song: Any Man of Mine by Shania Twain Future plans: Attend Augustana Sioux Falls for nursing

3:26 p.m. Wires were hanging down from a power pole in an alley behind Main St. It was a cable TV line. The company was notified.
April 11

5:25 a.m. Two semis and two other vehicles were in the median near Hader. No injuries and no damage were reported. Tow trucks were called to assist. 7:07 a.m. Two vehicles went in the ditch near Cty 50 and Hwy 52 in Minneola Township. Tow trucks were called. 9:03 a.m. A male was pounding on a door on 3rd Ave and harassing the apartment occupant. The complaint was later canceled.
April 5

7:17 a.m. A speeding ticket was issued near Hwy 60 and 145th Ave in Minneola Township. 7:28 a.m. A speeding ticket was issued near Hwy 60 and 135th Ave. 10:27 a.m. A smell and complaint of meth use were reported for an apartment on 3rd Ave. A deputy walked through the building and did not detect a drug odor. 1:40 p.m. A speeding ticket was issued near Cty 12 and Hwy 57 in Cherry Grove Township. 6:49 p.m. Medical assistance was requested on 3rd Ave. 7:56 p.m. Information on a possible burglary in Faribault was reported. The information was passed onto the Faribault police. 11:05 p.m. Medical assistance was requested on the 8200 block of 410th St in Wanamingo Township.
April 6

Scott Lurken 3:39 p.m. A driving complaint Parents: Jeff Lurken, Christine April 7 that occurred several hours ear- Heil Siblings, ages: Ashley, 22 10:39 p.m. A complaint re- lier was reported near Hill Ave High school activities: Footgarding a tractor pulling an auger and Nelson Dr. ball that was impeding both lanes of Favorite class or subject: Ag traffic was reported near Cty 10 mechanics and 160th Ave in Roscoe TownBest high school memory: Just ship. A deputy located the auger having fun with my friends and and it was fine. having some good laughs April 8 Out of school activities/hob10:20 a.m. A complaint was David G. Rapp bies: Hunting, fishing, and snowreported on Hillcrest Manor Ave REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR mobiling about dog running loose. The dog Favorite book: Hatchet; GPS Technology and was on its own property so no viomovie: The Avengers; TV show: Engineering Services available lation occurred. Tosh.0; song: Bossin Up by 10:59 a.m. A speeding ticket 45967 Hwy. 56 Blvd., Kenyon, MN 55946 Kid in K was issued near Cty 12 and Hwy Future plans: Become a per507-789-5366 57 in Cherry Grove Township. Toll Free: 1-866-641-8882 sonal trainer 1:55 p.m. An accident occurred email: dgr@frontiernet.net at Highways 60 and 57. Damage N18-tfc to property was reported. The State Patrol handled the incident. 5:34 p.m. Extra patrol was requested on the 16400 block of 460th St in Roscoe Township for gas that was being stolen from vehicles and lawn equipment. 10:05 p.m. A vehicle was in the southbound lane heading north Your LOCAL greeting service near Hader. The State Patrol handled the incident.

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7:16 p.m. A speeding ticket was issued near Hwy 60 and 162nd Ave in Minneola Township. 9:40 p.m. A deputy discovered a basement light on at the Roscoe Township Hall on Cty 12. All doors were secure and nothing suspicious was found.
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1:01 a.m. A vehicle was parked behind Bombay Elevator on Hwy 60 in Cherry Grove Township. A deputy located the vehicle in a pole shed, occupied by a male. The male said he was changing brake pads and he worked for the owner. The deputy contacted the

11:16 a.m. The smell of marijuana from an apartment on 3rd Ave was reported. A deputy responded but did not smell marijuana. 2:17 p.m. Harassing messages via text and Facebook were reported on Hillcrest Manor Ave.

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Emily Karl Parents: Tim and Lisa Karl Siblings, ages: Jon, 16 High school activities: Cross country, track and field, National Honor Society, Knowledge Bowl Favorite class or subject: AP environmental science Best high school memory: Cross country and track and field meets Out of school activities/hobbies: Hanging out with friends, rollerblading, running, biking,

Jace Clawiter Parents: Dale and Renee Siblings, ages: Jared, 16; Shera, 15; and Shelby, 15 High school activities: Baseball, National Honor Society, wrestling Favorite class or subject: Anatomy Best high school memory: Boundary Waters trip with advisory Out of school activities, hobbies: Wrestling, baseball Part-time job: Wanamingo pool Favorite book: One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss; movie: Dumb and Dumber; song: Soundtrack 2 My Life Future plans: Get a masters Cody Evenson Parents: Todd Evenson, Rob degree and work at Mayo Clinic and Lisa Hofe Siblings, ages: Dylan, 20; Tyler, 14; Alishia, 21; Briana, 18; Calab, Summertime Fun Danielle, 2; Bailey, 3; Khloe, Picnic Table Rental 14; 1; Alex, 15 Special Events Reunions Graduations Favorite class or subject: Shop Weddings Festivals Business Functions Out of school activities, hobRob/Deb bies: Hanging out with friends Westgard Part-time job: Napa 26697 520th St., Favorite movie: Jackass; TV Pine Island 507-356-4018 show: Duck Dynasty; song: That My Kind of Night FREE DELIVERY AND SET-UP Future plans: Go to college N13-tfc

Garrick Mallery Parents: Kevin and Chris Siblings, ages: Sean, 15; Lauren, 20 High school activities: Basketball, golf Favorite class or subject: Criminal justice Part-time job: Golf course, lifeguard at Kenyon pool Favorite book: Summer Ball; movie: Miracle; TV show: Friends; song: Battle Scar Future plans: Attend college

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