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His Neighbor Phil premieres at State Theatre
ZUMBROTA Prior to the debut showing of the Zumbrota film His Neighbor Phil October 25, cast and crew members in attendance got on stage
at the State Theatre. First row: Arlen Daleske, Logan Langley, John Perra, Brian Adams, Charles OBrien, and Scott Thompson; second row: Ronda
Anderson-Sand, Ivory Doublette, Lauren Langworthy, Marie Marvin, Pam Potter Langley, Tricia Stiller, and Lisa Koenig; third row: Lynnea
Doublette, Robin Doublette, Danielle Doublette, Greta Herbert, Emily Whitcomb, Sue Johnson Flemke, Rose Perra, Linda Kelly, and Emily Miller;
fourth row: Bob Bird, Doug Petty, Kristi Knudson, Joan Henriksen Hellyer, Lori Rauen, JC Koepsell, Tim Balderramos, and Brian Banse. For more
on the premiere, see page 5B.
New school construction
starts in Pine Island
By Alice Duschanek-Myers
PINE ISLAND At the Pine
Island School Board facility up-
date meeting on October 20, Su-
perintendent Tammy Berg-Beniak
said construction of the new PreK-
4 school has started.
John Champa said the start was
possible because of support from
Mayor Rod Steele, Pine Island City
Clerk Jon Eickhoff, John Pierce
of Tower Investments, Ann Fahy
of New Haven Township, and
Olmsted County. A joint meeting
was held last week.
Currently there is only one en-
trance to the construction site from
125th Street. Champa said that
Mike Sheehan of Olmsted County
Public Works informed them that
a second temporary entrance from
125th Street should be added. One
entrance will be removed when
85th Avenue is developed. The
permanent entrance will be from
85th Avenue.
The school board discussed plans
for an official groundbreaking
ceremony. They decided to have
a small groundbreaking on Octo-
ber 30 at 4 p.m. and large grand
opening ceremony with the com-
munity when the building is fin-
ished. Three factors that influenced
this decision were the later than
planned start of the construction,
limited access, and the undevel-
oped state of the site.
Pine Island School plans to
prepare students for ACT testing
By Alice Duschanek-Myers
PINE ISLAND At the Pine
Island School Board meeting on
October 20, Dean of Students Josh
Westphal and Angela Organ pre-
sented information about the plans
to prepare all juniors to take the
ACT test in April. It is mandated
that all of the class take the ACT
this year.
Westphal reviewed information
from the 2013-14 test results. 61%
of the juniors took the ACT, aver-
aging a composite score of 24.2.
The average combined GPA of
the students who tested was 3.52.
The 39% who did not take the
ACT had an average combined
GPA of 1.81.
With the entire eleventh grade
taking the test, it is projected the
average composite could drop to
21.54, or at least two points lower
than the Pine Island students tested
with the ACT last year.
Westphal said that if 39% of the
students tested in Pine Island scored
the lowest possible score of 12, an
average composite score of 17.31
could be projected for the district.
Data coaches and teachers are
creating a plan to reduce test anxi-
ety and prepare all of the students
to do well on the test. Westphal
said, It is estimated that 38% of
students experience test anxiety.
Angela Organ reviewed the plans
to reduce test anxiety and prepare
the juniors for the ACT. She said,
We will use detailed data to drive
instruction in a quick manner of
time. The students will take a
mock ACT using a sample test on
February 17. Exposure to the test
and test environment can relieve
anxiety for students. Areas need-
ing more focused instruction for
each student can be identified from
the test results.
Organ has worked with students
in the high school preparing for
the ACT for some time. The dis-
trict has resources that assist stu-
dents in analyzing their errors on
the test and interpreting what the
question is really asking more
clearly. It will be necessary to or-
der more copies of these books to
serve more students. Teachers are
preparing to spend more time dur-
ing open times of the day to give
additional instruction on specific
skills with the students in need.
Westphal said the ACT will be
worked into the schools culture,
which should reduce anxiety and
increase its importance to the stu-
dents. He reviewed a budget to
have four teachers give individual
and group instruction in specific
academic areas during prep hours
and before/after school. Students
will meet with an assigned teacher
to work on the weak areas identi-
fied from their mock test.
The school board must approve
the budget. There would be a re-
volving cost of $1,403.50 annu-
ally and $5,500 of one-time start-
up costs for the ACT prep pro-
gram. The school board will con-
sider this item at the next meeting
on November 6.
Organ said teachers will use the
time on Wednesdays (when some
students earn the late start) for ACT
prep. They are developing An
ACT Question of the Day to e-
mail to students. Eventually, this
will include grades 9-12.
In his report, student council
representative Ben Bauer noted
that some students are using the
ACT review packs to prepare for
the test on October 25 at the Pine
Island ACT test center.
Goodhue Area Historical Society
holds 15th annual auction
From left to right, auctioneer Paul Witte sells homemade wine with Norris Voth and Keith Dicke.
By R.D. Aaland
GOODHUE The evening of
October 16, 2014 found many
people supporting the Goodhue
Area Historical Society at their
15th Annual Auction fundraiser.
The auctioneers from Caseys
Auction Service (Keith Dicke,
Travis Klindworth, Pat Franklin
and Paul Witte) promoted each
item that had been brought for sale.
These men all donate their time to
the Society.
Each year, people from Goodhue
and the surrounding communities
come forth with many different,
unique, and delicious articles for
sale. Some of items that sold well
this year were bottles of home-
made wine for $50, a pound of
butter for $13, cheddar cheese for
$35 per pound, and a load of wood
for $65. A pecan pie went for $100.
Grace Dicke offered two chances
to have a fresh apple pie each month
for a year. The first chance sold
for $900. The second offering went
for $875, and was purchased by
Jim Bryant of Hay Creek Mutual
Insurance. Bryant is also the cur-
rent District 4 County Commis-
sioner.
The Goodhue Area Historical
Society enjoyed the return of the
traveling mystery purse, which this
year contained a sum of money
and sold for $70. There were also
a few bargains to be had. John
Augustine purchased an old grand-
father clock for only $50. Furni-
ture usually went for less than $5
per piece. A George Foreman grill
in like new condition sold for
$2.
These are just a few of the many
items that in the end added up to
approximately $7,900 when added
to the bake sale and raffles. This
was the highest amount raised over
the last15 years.
The Lions Club served a din-
ner, which included a brat or hot
dog on a bun, a bag of chips, a
cookie or a candy bar and a
beverage. It has become a fun
evening for everyone whether they
are a buyer, a donator or just an
onlooker.
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Tour for the Cure is coming to Zumbrota
ZUMBROTA The 2014 Tour
for the Cure, raising awareness
and money for cancer research, is
coming to Stary-Yerka VFW Post
5727 in Zumbrota, on Saturday,
November 8, with a performance
by The Fabulous Vegas Guys and
on Saturday, November 22 with a
performance by Mischief & May-
hem Dueling Pianos. A portion of
the proceeds raised will be do-
nated to both local and regional
cancer groups.
The 2014 Tour for the Cure was
created by Jonathan Jonny Bird,
owner of Birdland Productions and
Phoenix Studios in Geneva. The
concept for the tour came after
several cancer-related losses to the
Birdland family in 2013. Decid-
ing to turn a series of devastating
negatives into a positive, a tour
featuring three of Birdland Pro-
ductions top acts seemed to make
sense to Bird, and he gathered the
staff and entertainers to talk about
his plans.
Starting in January, after appear-
ing on the 60th annual Eagles
Cancer Telethon in Rochester, Bird
began with a few achievable goals
and a handful of numbers to
call. Hoping for ten or more book-
ings with the tour, the bar was set
modestly.
Calling familiar contacts first,
in cities and places he had played
before, the bookings began to come
in, albeit slowly. Now, after well
over a thousand calls and e-mails
to hundreds of locations in thir-
teen states, the 2014 Tour for the
Cure has locked in nearly 50 shows,
and is looking for more.
A portion of this years ticketed
revenue (after costs) will be do-
nated to both local and regional
cancer related causes including the
American Cancer Society, local
Relay for Life teams, the Susan
G. Komen Foundation, the Eagles
Cancer Telethon, and various other
local charities, families and causes.
Each of the shows will also in-
clude a Mystery Cancer Fund
jug to be given away at the end of
this years tour schedule in
December. These jugs are passed
around all year long at all of the
shows, and audience members are
encouraged to donate cash to the
cause.
Ticket buyers at each show may
nominate a friend or family in cri-
sis due to cancer-related difficul-
ties, and a drawing will be held
from these names to select win-
ners at the end of the
year. Depending upon participa-
tion, the Mystery Cancer Fund
jugs could contain anywhere from
a few hundred to thousands of
dollars. The drawings, will be taped
and the video posted on the website:
www.Birdland-Music.com.
For more information, or to
schedule an interview with Jonny
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By Ed Stern
Sterns
Side of
the Story
Weddings and funerals
I know that this isnt completely
true. But I also know that I have
heard this way too often by most
of my friends and relatives. It
seems like we only get to see you
at weddings and funerals. And,
unfortunately, for the some of us,
this is accurate.
We are all guilty of getting too
wrapped up in our everyday things.
And yes, I have heard we have to
enjoy the moment, and appreciate
whats happening right now be-
fore its gone forever. But we tend
to plan our entire day...or
month...on things we HAVE TO
ATTEND. Or else we are bad par-
ents, or bad neighbors, or bad farm-
ers, or we will be labelled as to-
tally uncaring. Or, even better yet,
If I go into town, the pigs (cows/
chickens) will all die. Now dont
panic and change your entire
lifestyle, just because of what I
say.
Its just that, after seeing a cousin
at a wedding, and finding out that
they, too, have a busy life, you
actually realize that you do have
more in common than you were
thinking. Sharing pictures, shar-
ing stories, remembering old sto-
ries are what makes us good, fun
people. And that is one of the main
reasons, especially at funerals, that
so many people are glad they came
to the service. And, you end up
laughing with them way too loud
in the church basement over a story
that suddenly came back to you
after a comment by Mary or Uncle
Fritz or your sister! Or, you real-
ize that you had heard wrong 25
years ago, and you have been tell-
ing the wrong version of the story
ever since.
Everyone is excited at weddings.
And we all have our reasons. The
Dollar Dance, the cake (Is it choco-
late?) Seeing your favorite Uncle
Bill, who has never exaggerated
once in his life. Or Cousin Jeff,
who has never been wrong about
anything. (He thought he made a
mistake once, but he was wrong
about that!) Or is it seeing Joleen.
Is she still engaged to Fred? Or
are they no longer an item? Or
John...is he ever going to have a
job for more than one month?
Why do I even rant about this?
In the past two weeks, I have been
to two funerals and a wedding.
The wakes gave me a chance to
visit with many former students.
They have all done well, and they
are at that stage I was 25 years
ago. They have kids graduating
this year. They are with child. They
have moved again. They have new
jobs. They are still at their old job
and loving it.
The wedding gave me time to
visit with a whole herd of Stern
cousins, as well as my friends from
Red Lake Falls, who I havent seen
since my cousins funeral about
15 years ago. And you know the
most remarkable comment that I
kept hearing? Oh, Ed! Remem-
ber me? We are friends on
Facebook! We have been cous-
ins forever, but NOW, we keep in
touch on Facebook! Progress and
improvements in technology...go
figure!
From
Devils
Kitchen
By Jan David Fisher
Parts is parts
Is it any wonder that more and
more car parts are failing mostly
from bad designs? We have thou-
sands of parts in a car. Take a look
at an automatic transmission. It
contains over 500 parts: springs
of various sizes, discs (made of
paper), screws, and on and on.
Sometimes a part wears out; other
times, one breaks leading other
parts to break. The amazing story
of the automatic transmission is
that the first version had almost
500 pieces inside it. Over the years,
the design has had very few
changes.
Todays cars are made using a
process of building sub-assemblies
from the basic parts, and then the
final assembly is done gathering
the sub-assemblies together. Sev-
eral factors govern a design for a
part or a sub-assembly. Only one
factor deals with what the part is
supposed to do. The cost of the
part and any sub-assembly using
the part is another factor. Often
times, the design calls for parts
made from certain metals versus
others. But the cost of the design
metal may be many times higher
than cheaper metals. The trade-
offs occur by asking the question:
will a cheaper metal work as well
or nearly as well as the metal speci-
fied in the design? How close is
nearly as well to the same?
Sometimes designs are based
on old designs that we know work.
We also know that the old design
isnt the best and that it has flaws
in it. I have two examples for you.
The first is gasohol, the blend of
gasoline and alcohol made from
corn. Corn is one of the least cost-
effective ways of making alcohol
but it is the best known. Sugar
beets are more efficient and would
probably be better for the envi-
ronment. But we have built an
economy on corn and too much
has become dependent on it.
My second example is the wind
generator. The longer the blades,
the higher the tower. The higher
the tower, the higher the cleaning
cost of the blades. Other designs
have suggested a tower to focus
the wind downward through an
enclosed tower of any height and
then through a squirrel cage on
the ground. Cleaning costs of the
squirrel cage are lower. The squirrel
cage can be enclosed and covered
with sound-deadening material to
make it quieter. Instead, we have
transmission units to regulate the
speed of the axle to present a more
consistent speed to the generator.
The squirrel cage and tower could
have screens to prevent bugs and
birds from going through the squir-
rel cage and damaging it. Other
designs involve other differences,
but we wont do them because ...
it is too new a design, it requires
new skills, and so on.
Many of the designs have a hid-
den agenda to them. We pick a
poor design to discredit the idea
of using wind. The current designs
have known costs to run them.
New designs dont have the cost
history. We are afraid to evolve
the technology. The next time you
hear about a bad part, just re-
member that the part was designed
to be the cheapest. Until next week.
To the Editor:
Examples of repression in the
United States against people of
Christian faith are growing.
The Pew Research Center, a
prestigious think tank, finds an
escalation from the lowest category
of government restrictions on
Christian expressions, as of 2009,
to an advanced category in only
three years, and it is continuing
upwards at this time.
That is why good Christians must
meddle in politics ... politics is
one of the highest forms of char-
ity because it serves the common
Vote Republican to restore America
good. A religion that doesnt in-
terfere with the secular will find
the secular order interfering with
religion. (Bishop Fulton Sheen)
Because silence on an issue is en-
dorsement, Christians are endors-
ing much that in their hearts they
oppose.
Faithful citizenship does not
mandate support of the Democratic
party or the Republican party.
Republicans have been largely
ineffective due to the Democrats
being in complete control and the
Republicans being intimidated
from adhering to their partys prin-
ciples of smaller government, the
care of human life, and abiding by
the Constitution. However, at this
time in our history, I propose you
vote the Republican ticket, because
the Democratic party is pushing
our country towards an epidemic
of marginalizing Christians and
removing all responsibility and
consequences for actions.
I urge you to help restore
America rather than help funda-
mentally change it.
Louise Gerken
Zumbrota
To the Editor:
Low commodity prices mean
the 2014 farm paycheck will plum-
met by almost 50%. China has
refused to take our grain because
international seed companies have
modified it, making it unaccept-
able to that market. As of Novem-
ber 2013, China, our third largest
buyer of corn has banned buying
our corn due to the Genetically
Modified Seed produced by
Syngenta. This modification is il-
legal in China, while legal in the
USA. (Source: Iowa Farmer To-
day, October 11, 2014.) Another
large client, Russia, has also re-
jected agricultural products. There-
fore, we need to replace lost mar-
kets and restore balance to where
supply meets demand.
As a small family farmer, I can-
not just sit by. This is a formal
request that meetings start imme-
diately on the concerns above with
the intention of taking emergency
action on January 1, 2015. We
know that the Sate of Minnesota
is at the forefront of agricultural
trade negotiations and budget set-
ting as we speak.
Potential action items to avoid
a farm crisis:
1. Advance zero percent inter-
est loans or joint bonding projects
(as the big banks have)
A. To allow construction of on-
site grain storage, by farmers and
livestock facilities, building, etc.
B. To expand two-way rail per-
mitting projects.
C. To increase the states barge
transportation function.
2. Ethanol clean job creator
A. Fast track ethanol plant con-
struction permits.
B. Employ accurate pump state-
ments regarding ethanols safe use
in almost every vehicle type. Ex-
pand access to pumps. Market the
program.
C. Increase the ethanol to gas
ratio. (Savings could pay for in-
frastructure needs.)
D. Use modern ethanol related
products on bridge decking ice
removal.
4. Taxes, keep family on the
farm
A. Allow a property tax credit
for each acre of planted Bee Polli-
nator Habitat.
B. Allow a tax credit for diver-
sifying crop types outside the box.
Example: Hemp Heritage Seeds,
preservation and expansion.
C. Implement an income tax
solution to offset this roller-coaster
ride.
D. Increase and support buy
Avoiding a farm crisis
local programs.
The crisis has already hit the
John Deere Corporation as they
have laid off 1,000 workers and
are poised to lay off even more.
Implement dealers who generally
enjoy the profits that fall bestows
are now in the fiscal trenches. This
will hit our local store-fronts hard
as well.
As the ag community swept the
states economy into prosperity
we need to take action to avoid
the opposite from occurring in the
very near future.
Mark Schneider
Plainview
State Representative
District 21B
Paid for by Richard Meyerhofer for School Board.
Announcing Candidacy
Resident of Zumbrota 37 years
Educator ZM Schools 24 years
ZM Middle School Principal 6 years
ZM Superintendent of School 4 years
Member of Zumbrota Cemetery Board
Member Zumbrota EDA Council
Member Zumbrota-Mazeppa Education Foundation
I Will:
Support Strong Academics and Fiscal Responsibility
Promote Educational Excellence
Support All Programs
Collaborate With Community Partners
Communicate With Stakeholders
Support and Create Educational Opportunities for ALL Students
Richard Meyerhofer
Write in Candidate
Zumbrota-Mazeppa School Board
2014 Election
Please write in my name as candidate for the
Zumbrota-Mazeppa School Board on Tuesday, November 4.
Thank you for your support. Richard Meyerhofer
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Vote Jason Johnson for
Pine Island City Council
To the Editor:
On November 4 you have the
opportunity to continue to put new
blood and a fresh perspective
on the Pine Island City Council. I
urge you to do so by voting for
Jason Johnson for one of the four-
year terms on the city council.
I have had the privilege of know-
ing Jason since 2003 when he was
working in Pine Island as our town
deputy. He has worked for the
Goodhue County Sheriffs Office
since 1999. One of his first as-
signments was working in Pine
Island, and he has chosen to make
his home here since 2001.
Jason has served the City of Pine
Island as its town deputy, school
liaison officer, and now as a ser-
geant with Goodhue County, ac-
tively supervising the deputies in
our town. Jason chose to make his
life here with his wife and his two
children. He has invested in this
town and wants to have a voice in
shaping its future. This is why he
has chosen to run for city council.
Jason is a loyal husband, father,
and friend. He is running a con-
servative campaign spending ef-
fectively, not exorbitantly, to show
his interest in city government. I
know for a fact that he will take
this same conservative approach
in his decisions as a member of
the Pine Island City Council.
If you want to continue to move
Pine Island toward the future, join
me in voting for Jason Johnson.
Jonathan Pahl
Pine Island
Supports Jean Roth
for ZM School Board
To the Editor:
I want to encourage Zumbrota-
Mazeppa School District patrons
to vote for Jean Roth in the up-
coming ZM School Board elec-
tion. I realize you may not give
much credibility to my support,
knowing that Jean and I are friends
and neighbors. It is precisely for
that reason that I encourage you
to vote for her. I know personally
Jeans passion for education and
her commitment to ZM Schools.
So when you enter the polling booth
on November 4, vote for Jean Roth
for ZM School Board.
Judy Jacobs
Zumbrota
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Tax Law Changes
For Farmers!
Attention: Farmers, Business, Retirees
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To the Editor:
I am writing in response to a
letter in the October 8 News-Record
from Emma Flotterud.
Emma wrote that children are
too dependent on technology for
their entertainment. Also, they are
exposed to far too much, at too
young an age, and that children
are losing their chance at a child-
hood of imagination and innocence.
Emma suggested that parents
limit screen time, moniter the kind
of music (some of which is vul-
gar) that their children listen to,
and limit time consumed with elec-
tronic games.
I agree totally with what Emma
said.
Lets start with your childs
imagination this Halloween and
see what original costumes they
can come up with, rather than store-
bought costumes!
Not only are children missing a
lot by being consumed by elec-
tronics, but so are we as adults.
Emerson wrote: Many eyes go
through the meadow, but few see
all the flowers in it!
There is also a hymn, Joyful,
Joyful, We Adore Thee, a part of
which says:
All Thy works, with joy, sur-
round thee:
Sun, stars, moon
Field and forest
Vale and mountain
Flowery meadow
Flashing sea
Chanting birds
Flowing fountains call to us
to rejoice!
Lay those phones and electron-
ics down, look up, out and around
you. Watch a sunset let your
imagination dance!
Mrs. Richard Josselyn
Rochester
Supports Torgerson for
Olmsted County Sheriff
To the Editor:
Chances are if you are reading
this you are not a major consumer
of law enforcement services; how-
ever, you will be making a deci-
sion for those who are. Law en-
forcement agencies are very dif-
ferent from every other govern-
ment agency. Law enforcement
agencies are tasked with deliver-
ing quality law enforcement ser-
vices and public safety to the
150,000 resident of Olmsted
County 24/7-365, all while keep-
ing within tight budgets.
Although there are many dif-
ferences between the two candi-
dates for Olmsted County Sher-
iff, the most critical difference is
law enforcement experience.
While Sheriff Mueller took a po-
sition in human resources at a time
when many Olmsted County resi-
dents were still dialing rotary
landline phones, Captain
Torgerson continued his law en-
forcement career; building a re-
sume that is second to none!
I will conclude with this ques-
tion: who would you want to be in
charge of a critical incident when
you call 911?
Tom Olson
Rochester
Grow up, Springer
To the Editor:
While the Wabasha County
Board was in a closed session
working on a response to BWSRs
demand for $115,579 resulting
from improperly administered
grants, Board Chair Don Springer
was acting like a toddler. Taxpay-
ers are upset and concerned whether
or not our tax dollars are going to
be used to pay for a former staff
members criminal behavior. In-
stead of representing the taxpayers
best interest, our elected official
was outside the meeting spread-
ing more rumors and lies about
Commissioner Roschen.
Springer refused to participate
in the meeting because he thought
it was being recorded by Roschen.
Even though Springer was assured
she was not recording, he chose to
throw a tirade and launch another
personal attack against Roschen.
Springer is too distracted by his
apparent hatred towards Roschen
to even do his job. While our tax
dollars are on the line, our com-
missioner is too busy causing more
embarrassing drama for Wabasha
County.
Grow up, Springer. Put on your
big boy pants and start doing your
job. You raised our taxes 9.5%
and now the best you can do is
turn your efforts towards attack-
ing Commissioner Roschen again?
Taxpayers are sick and tired of
your juvenile behavior.
Beverly Snow
Zumbro Falls
Vote for Meyerhofer
Re-elect Jim Bryant
To the Editor:
Please re-elect Jim Bryant to
the Goodhue County Board of
Commissioners. I have spent nu-
merous days at the community
room of the Zumbrota Library
negotiating across the table from
Mr. Bryant, he representing the
county and I as the library repre-
sentative discussing upcoming
budget issues.
Vote Kevin Torgerson
To the Editor:
Less than 10% of staff partici-
pated in the current fitness test.
Kevin Torgerson has the coach-
ing and mentoring skills to pro-
mote staff development and fit-
ness among deputies and estab-
lish a sustainable program.
Torgerson has pledged to re-
duce the sheriffs salary.
Kevin Torgerson has unanimous
support among the deputies on the
street and those in the detention
center. Torgerson has the
leadership and communication
abilities to lead the sheriffs of-
fice through tough times.
Kevin Torgerson will unify the
office. He will continue to col-
laborate with citizens, community
leaders, deputies, and government
officials to solve any issue facing
Olmsted County.
Vote Kevin Torgerson for
Olmsted County Sheriff on Tues-
day, November 4. He has the lead-
ership skills the county and com-
munity need.
Conner Reed
Rochester
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Lay down the phones
and electronics
To the Editor:
Rich Meyerhofer is running as
a write-in candidate for
theZumbrota-Mazeppa School
Board.
A number of years ago I had
significant business dealings with
Meyerhofer and he demonstrated
great integrity, community spirit,
and good judgment. When you
couple that with his experience in
teaching and administration in our
school system, he would seem to
make an exceptional candidate.
I urge you to take the extra step
and write in his name on your bal-
lot.
Gary Gerken
Zumbrota
As needs and wants were ban-
tered back and forth concerning
both the library and overall county
needs, I found Mr. Bryant to be
fair and a good listener.
Above all else, he always keeps
the welfare of the Goodhue County
people foremost in his thoughts
and actions.
Dan Regelman
Red Wing
By Alicia Hunt-Welch
Two candidates filed in the race
for Wabasha County Commis-
sioner in District 2, Brian Goihl
and Simon Kehren. Voters will
elect one for this four-year term.
Below are questions and answers
with the candidates.
Personal Profiles
GOIHL My name is Brian
Goihl, and I am a 43 year old farmer
in rural Lake City. In 1989, I gradu-
ated from Lincoln High School in
Lake City. I grew up on our fam-
ily farm in West Albany Town-
ship where I currently live with
my wife, Lisaa high school
English teacherand our three
children. I serve on the Lake City
school board, am a leader of the
Wabasha County Purple Ribbon
group, volunteer with the Wabasha
County 4-H program, and am a
past director of the Wabasha
County Cattlemens Board and the
Wabasha County Fair Board.
KEHREN I grew up right out-
side of Oak Center on our family
farm. I attended St Johns Lutheran
School and graduated from Lin-
coln High School. I currently work
for the Wabasha County Highway
Department and Farm. I live two
miles south of where I grew up in
Gilford Township. I have one son,
Kaden. I like riding ATV,
snowmobiling, hunting, and fish-
ing.
Why did you decide to run in
2014?
GOIHL I am running for
Wabasha County Commissioner
in District 2 because I believe I
can bring a strong work ethic and
a working knowledge and under-
standing to the position. The dis-
trict deserves representation as a
whole, instead of showcasing
someones personal agenda, as the
county moves forward to improve
and grow.
KEHREN I decided to run
because of the lack of efficiency
in our maintenance department,
also we need someone in there
who is honest, has a common sense
point of view, and can work to-
gether as a team representing our
district.
Qualities you have that would
be beneficial to serving in this
position?
GOIHL Being a strong com-
municator is a beneficial quality
as a county commissionerits
important to be available to un-
derstand what is important to citi-
zens in the community. I am a
strong communicator and I have a
lot of life experience due to being
involved in many different orga-
nizations, running my own farm-
ing business, and prior to that, as
an employee. I understand the is-
sues that are important to the citi-
zens of Wabasha County.
KEHREN Honesty and com-
mon sense.
What do you see are the three
areas of greatest concern for
Wabasha County at this time,
or in the near future? What
would you suggest be done to
help resolve these issues?
GOIHL One area of concern
is to rebuild the trust and respect
within and among county govern-
ment, its residents and its employ-
ees. It is important to listen and
learn from the past to begin mov-
ing forward. Secondly, its impor-
tant reopen the communication
with the cities, school districts,
and townships because we are all
in it together to work for a better
Wabasha County. Additionally, it
will be important to be at the table
as the Rochester Destination Medi-
cal Center takes shape because of
the possible impacts with popula-
tion growth and the infrastructure
needed to handle it. As the demo-
graphic of our county changes,
we need to be able to adjust and
grow. Continued maintenance to
our roads and highway department
is another concern in order to pre-
vent a financial problem with which
we would have to bond and play
catch-up.
KEHREN My main concerns
are making sure there isnt any
inefficiency in our departments,
the fact that we lost a 100 jobs in
Lake City around a year ago and
now we lost another 100 jobs in
Plainview this year, I feel this is
going to take a toll on the commu-
nity, also the problems with the
Feed Lot Program, we need to get
this resolved and working again. I
plan on taking a hands on approach
with the different departments in
Wabasha County, I would like to
spend time with the management
as well as with the employees to
get input on things we can do to
run more efficient and to save
money. I feel that it is very impor-
tant to work with the employees
Brian Goihl Simon Kehren
Goihl and Kehren are candidates for
Wabasha County Commissioner District 2
in Wabasha County because com-
munication is key when trying to
be efficient.
How do you plan to be sure
the voices of the constituents in
your district are heard?
GOIHL In order for the voices
of the constituents to be heard,
you have to take the time and make
yourself available. I have already
demonstrated that by attending
meetings at Wabasha County, city
councils of Mazeppa and Zumbro
Falls, Mazeppa senior citizens
group, and local town boards.
KEHREN They are electing
me to be there one voice; by show-
ing up to meetings is how I will
make sure my constituents are
heard.
Why should citizens vote for
you on Election Day?
GOIHL If elected, I plan to
continue the commitment I started
when I filed for the position and
always strive to understand both
sides of issues in order to make
informed decisions and in order
to work for the greater good of all
of Wabasha County.
KEHREN I will always take a
well-educated, common sense
approach in solving problems in
Wabasha County, I will be hon-
est, conservative, efficient with
your tax dollars, and always have
the best interest of my constitu-
ents in mind.
First Free Sunday event
to honor veterans
RED WING A salute to local
veterans will take place at the
Goodhue County History Center
as part of the First Free Sunday
series on November 2. Starting at
1 p.m., the Center will be open
with free admission all afternoon.
Refreshments will be served dur-
ing the event.
Beginning at 1:30 p.m., a short
program will honor veterans and
discuss the new exhibit, A Great
Divide: Goodhue County in 1914-
1917, which details Goodhue
County in the years leading up to
World War I. Col. Richard Johnson,
retired U.S. Marine Corps, will
be the featured speaker. Follow-
ing the program, a concert will be
given by the Zumbrota Commu-
nity Band. The concert is spon-
sored by Mahn Family Funeral
and Cremation Services.
Free admission on the first Sun-
day of each month is supported by
a grant from Xcel Energy. For more
information on this event or the
Goodhue County Historical Soci-
ety, visit our website
www.goodhuecountyhistory.org.
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County
Drazkowski and Schneider will vie for State Rep. District 21B
By Alicia Hunt-Welch
Incumbent Steve Drazkowski
and challenger Mark Schneider are
running for Minnesota House of
Representatives District 21B,
which includes portions of
Goodhue, Dodge, Wabasha and
Winona Counties. Below is per-
sonal information provided by each
candidate and their responses to
questions asked by the News-
Record. Since this is the last issue
before the election, candidates were
given an opportunity to respond
to any statements made about them.
Personal Profiles
DRAZKOWSKI I grew up on a beef
and cropping farm south of Fountain
City, Wisconsin. Graduate of Cochrane-
Fountain City High School, Bachelor of
Science in Broad area Agriculture from
the University of Wisconsin-River Falls,
Master of Education in Agricultural Edu-
cation from the University of Minnesota.
Employment: Search Engine Optimiza-
tion and Search Engine Marketing, Vi-
sion Design Group, Winona. Living in
Mazeppa with wife Laura and daughter,
Kinsey. Hobbies include hunting, fish-
ing, and forest improvement.
SCHNEIDER My family has farmed
in the District since 1858. I have lived
here my entire life. Attended the public
school system in Plainview and Roches-
ter Community College, Aeronautical and
59 years of Agricultural Continuing Edu-
cation. Degrees/licensure: Aircraft Ap-
praiser, private pilot, lifetime farming
education. Employment: I earn my in-
come in Private Sector only, Self-em-
ployed, Small Business owner as a Per-
sonal and custom farmer. I have bought
and sold farms on a handshake. A farmers
word ought to be worth something. I am
focused on the rural economy. Served
as 2-term Director of the Plainview Area
Chamber of Commerce; simultaneously
served as 4-term Vice Chair of the Wabasha
Countys Farmers Union; served on the
State Policy Committee. Living in High-
land Township near Plainview in Wabasha
County. Married and one adult daughter
in a Minnesota College. Hobbies include
lifetime of hunting wildlife and fish an-
gler, 25 years volunteer as Co-Chair of
Experimental Aircraft Association, 35 year
volunteer operation Skyward, lifetime
grower of wildlife food plots and habitat
planting. Contact Info webpage:
www.MarkSchneiderforHouse.com or
email: Markforus@rconnect.com
Why did you decide to run in
2014?
DRAZKOWSKI Our governments have
grown so big, so fast, that the people
are being left in the dust. Government is
bigger, resulting in citizens that are smaller.
I want to do all that I can to reverse this
trend, and restore the peoples control
of, and confidence in their government.
I would like to influence legislative deci-
sions to embrace free markets, intro-
duce fiscal responsibility with the peoples
money, and limit the size of govern-
ment.
SCHNEIDER I feel strongly that
Drazkowskis voting record is in stark
contrast to the Best Interests of the
family farmer. Drazkowski voted AGAINST:
Pro Farmer - Farmer-Lender Mediation
2014 HF 251, Pro Farmer - Omnibus Ag
Bill 2014 HF 976, Pro Farmer - Buy the
Farm Law Am. 2014 HF 854, and Pro
Farmer - Meaningful Chemical Disclo-
sure on Bee Pollination (Chemical com-
panies had declared chemicals to be
beneficial to bees). How can the rural
family economy survive if the family cant
stay on the farm?
DRAZKOWSKIS RESPONSE TO
SCHNEIDER: Voting for or against these
bills was neither pro farmer nor anti-
farmer. They were policy decisions that
related to the amount of government
regulation that our state was going to
place upon farmers and agri-business.
Most of these bills had multiple provi-
sions in them, and one was an omnibus
finance bill. To simply say that these
bills were pro-farmer, is not accurate.
Qualities you have that would
be beneficial to serving in this
position?
DRAZKOWSKI The values that I have
brought to the legislature are hard work,
honesty, common sense, and personal
responsibility. These rural values con-
tribute directly to my efforts to work
effectively with legislative colleagues and
are instrumental in helping protect our
liberties and to recapture lost freedoms.
I am currently an assistant house mi-
nority leader and hope to influence fu-
ture legislative discussions to respect
the productive people of our state and to
stop using hard working rural Minneso-
tans as an ATM for wasteful spending
and failing programs in Minneapolis and
St. Paul.
SCHNEIDER Working with people
in a civil manner gets the job done! Half
of my friends are Republican and half
are Democrat; we truly get along. As
Director of the Plainview Area Chamber
of Commerce and after being on the
State Policy Committee of the Minne-
sota Farmers Union (MFU) we have helped
to keep Minnesota on the forefront of
the global economy. My problem solv-
ing goal is to achieve a win-win resolu-
tion accomplished by searching for com-
mon ground.
If elected, what is your top
priority for the 2015 Legislature?
DRAZKOWSKI Stop the growth in
spending and bring government to yield,
so that Minnesota family budgets begin
to grow, rather than the governments
budget.
SCHNEIDER Open up the agricul-
tural markets in an effort to support our
local communities, with emphasis on
keeping taxes DOWN. Property owners
should be allowed a Free Pass on
property taxes in years of business losses.
We have the best and the brightest-right
here in the District. The local Ag Economy
fuels the District as a whole. When the
farmers checkbook is shut, Main Street
feels the pain.
What do you see are the three
areas of greatest concern for our
district at this time, or in the
near future? What would you
suggest be done to help resolve
these issues?
DRAZKOWSKI 1) The problems that
the energy transportation sector is hav-
ing getting government approval to build
infrastructure necessary. 2) The prom-
ises of decreased health insurance costs
made by the advocates of Obamacare
have not come to fruition. It has been
devastating to families in our district.
We saw a nearly 200% increase in pre-
miums for southeastern Minnesota families
last year. 3) Our farm economy is strug-
gling, with no relief in sight. The soaring
property taxes in southeast Minnesota
hit farmers disproportionately. The long
list of new taxes passed last session are
damaging southeastern Minnesotas most
important sector agriculture. Resolu-
tion - 1) We need approval of both the
Keystone and Sandpiper pipelines im-
mediately. The sooner the pipelines are
built, the sooner that we find cheaper
transportation supplies for propane and
grain. 2) We need to stop the bleeding in
MNSure, to begin with. The legislative
auditor will be releasing his in-depth
audit of MNSure at years end. We must
look to the audits findings for additional
direction, should we decide to continue
MNSure. 3) We need to repeal the new
statewide property tax passed last ses-
sion by the Democrat majority. We should
bring federal conformity to our estate
tax laws.
SCHNEIDER 1. Agricultural Crop
Market Collapse; 2. Excessive Insurance
and Tax Rate increasing due to unex-
pected weather events including floods/
Disaster Declarations; 3. The Zip Rail.
Resolution - Crops: Increase the Ethanol
blend at the pump and eliminate the
scare tactic ethanol labels at the pump.
Cost of Disasters: State guaranteed or
zero interest loans for farms that in-
clude solar, wind, thermal local power
generation on their property. Increase
fraud detection for those insurance com-
panies that are taking us all to the wood
shed. Zip Rail: Against it.
The CapX2020 project has
affected Goodhue and Wabasha
County residents. How do you
feel the project has been
handled?
DRAZKOWSKI While it was very con-
troversial and caused a number of fami-
lies great distress, I think it was handled
as good as can be expected. Upon hear-
ing of the project a few years ago now, I
contacted MNDOT about their original
resistance to allow the project to largely
use the existing right-of-way along US
Hwy 52, rather than breaking through
miles and miles of very productive farm
land. Those discussions were success-
ful, and I believe that MNDOT did yield
the interest of government to the inter-
ests of the home and farm owners along
the route. That part alone, was a suc-
cess.
SCHNEIDER My farm land was con-
fiscated by this For Profit, godless Cor-
poration. Historically, only Government
Units with the consent of the people had
this dangerous power. Never did I see
Mr. Drazkowski fight this transfer of power
to the PRIVATE Corporations. Where was
the Incumbent to protect my land? I do
not see the grid as reliable, terrorist
free, nor cheap. As long as Energy Con-
sortium has a monopolizing interest -
we will all suffer. The Republican Party
has guaranteed these energy compa-
nies a 12% profit AFTER they paid for
their lawyers, lobbyists and operation
costs. Who do they stand for?
DRAZKOWSKIS RESPONSE TO
SCHNEIDER: While I am disappointed
to hear that my opponent had problems
through this issue, I wish that he would
have contacted me. Had he done so, I
would have done all I could do to help
him mitigate his issues, as I have with
numerous constituents that did contact
me about issues related to CAPX 2020.
Long-term projections have
shown a significant gap in trans-
portation needs, for roads and
transit. Do you support addi-
tional revenue to support these
needs? If so, what sources of
revenue should be raised and
for which specific program(s)?
DRAZKOWSKI We currently tax and
borrow more than enough money each
biennium to fund the priorities of gov-
ernment, including roads and bridges.
We need to realize the efficiency savings
prescribed for MNDOT in law. Secondly,
we need the agency to stop its mission
creep. The new light rail proposals and
bike trail proposals are all using up trans-
portation dollars that should be used for
roads and bridges. Lastly, we need to
reform the bonding process to signifi-
cantly fund roads and bridges (well over
50% of the bill, rather than the normal
5%). I will continue to push for this im-
portant reform.
SCHNEIDER State Revenue can be
increased while NOT increasing the price
at the pump. The solution is to increase
the percentage of ethanol blend which
is cheaper than gas. It is in this
gap...between the price of ethanol and
gas; that a tax increase would not hurt
the consumer. We must find a way to
adequately fund transportation needs if
our Commerce is to grow! We are woe-
fully behind on transportation funding.
Growth of road traffic is far outpacing
growth of the infrastructure. Crumbling
roads are a hidden tax on all family
budgets. Transportation should not be
political. It is what it is.
A study is being conducted in
support of a high speed Zip Rail
commuter rail train through
Goodhue County. Land owners
and local residents would be af-
fected if the project moves for-
ward. What are your feelings
on a high speed commuter rail
line? Is it necessary? Would you
support it?
DRAZKOWSKI The notion of slicing
farms fully is very troubling. The eco-
nomic violations of common sense that
this proposal commits, are even more
disturbing. Currently, my constituents
are forced to subsidize the operating
costs of the Hiawatha light rail (56%)
and the NorthStar line (81% subsidy) for
EVERY ride. Scholars who have studied
high speed rail throughout the world
have estimated this proposal would cost
$6-$7 Billion to build and another $2
Billion per year to operate. This project
has no demonstrable need and it is
completely unnecessary. It will make
Minnesotans poorer, and has drawn my
steadfast and vehement opposition.
SCHNEIDER I stand with the Wabasha,
Dodge and Goodhue County Farmers
Union Resolution that not even Tax money
should be used to study the Zip Rail
Project. As a Vice Chair of the Wabasha
County MFU I have already voted against
the study.
The states health insurance
exchange, MNsure, has been
criticized since its creation. Is it
serving its purpose? Would you
advocate for changes, or should
it remain the same?
DRAZKOWSKI MNSure is an utter
failure. With Obamacare and MNSure
in place, health insurance costs have
increased 3-5 times faster than before.
MNSure needs significant changes if we
decide to stay with it. The legislative
auditor is in the process of identifying
MNSures areas of legal non-compliance.
We must bring it into compliance with
the law and make it function properly
for the people it was designed to serve.
If Obamacare is repealed, I will stand
ready to help throw its heavy govern-
ment shackles off of the Minnesota people,
so that we can rediscover the price-
controlling power of the private market-
place.
SCHNEIDER I remain open to the
needs of my constituents. I will fight for
them! We should all note that the Catho-
lic Conference supports the Minnesota
Health Insurance Exchange while big
For Profit Insurance Companies do not.
There is a persistent achieve-
ment gap between white and
minority students, and this was
again confirmed by state stan-
dardized test results. How do
you propose this issue be resolved
and academic proficiency for all
students be increase?
DRAZKOWSKI State education funding
has increased significantly each of the
last ten years. While our rural schools
perform well, public school performance
in the core cities is atrocious, with some
experiencing 50% dropout rates. Throw-
ing more and more money at failing
schools is unacceptable. We need a stu-
dent centered, rather than an institu-
tion-centered approach, where the pub-
lic dollars follow the student, allowing
families to pursue educational choices
that will serve them best. Its time to
bring opportunity to all kids and inspire
an education system that will run to-
ward accountability, in an effort to prop-
erly serve its customers the kids.
SCHNEIDER My District is com-
prised of small communities. These fami-
lies are actively involved. There is no
question that the gap exists in large
cities and impoverished neighborhoods;
however we do not need to make trouble
when our District Schools are highly
desirable and families move to our towns
just for the benefits of small-academi-
cally feisty schools!
Statewide implementation of
teacher evaluations begins this
year. Do you support legislation
that would require districts to
consider performance in addi-
tion to seniority when deciding
teacher layoffs?
DRAZKOWSKI In 2011, I voted for
the ending of the LIFO (last-in-first-out)
policy. I will vote for it again and again,
as it is the right thing to do for the kids
and the performance of our education
system. If the goal of our education
system is - and it should be - to do the
best job educating our kids as possible,
with the limited dollars that we have, we
must focus on what the kids actually
gain from their experience - rather than
what the adults believe is in the best
interests of other adults.
SCHNEIDER Whether you work in
the private sector or the public sector
there is always one bad apple that can
spoil the whole bunch. Lets keep our
attention focused on the one and realize
that not everything is rosy on the other
side of the desk either. Remember, for
every finger you point in someones face,
there are four more fingers pointed right
back at you!
The 2013-14 Legislature en-
acted significant tax and spend-
ing increases. Minnesota has one
of the highest personal income-
tax rates in the country. What is
your plan in terms of taxes and
spending to ensure continued
economic growth? Which taxes
you would increase or decrease?
DRAZKOWSKI I would like to see a
fundamental redesign of our state tax
policies that ends income taxes and re-
places them with consumption taxes.
The fairtax could work well in Minne-
sota. A tax system that rewards work,
rather than penalizing it, holds inherent
long term promise. In the short term,
the very first tax we need to end is the
statewide business property tax. It is
stifling Minnesota businesses and chas-
ing out jobs. Doing so will inspire a
business climate where job creators will
come back into our state again, and end
the exodus of private sector jobs.
SCHNEIDER Keep Taxes down. Keep
Spending Down. Fix the roads with the
Ethanol Revenue generation formula
mentioned. Property taxes are growth
preventers; they must be reduced! It
should be noted that when an individual
fails to earn income there is no tax to
pay. Although MN has high tax rates the
other part of the tax formula is often
forgotten: Minnesota has a boat load of
deductions which results in less taxes to
pay in. Gross Income-Deductions x Gradu-
ated Tax Rates=Taxes Actually Paid to
the Government.
Why should citizens vote for
you on Election Day?
DRAZKOWSKI My constituents have
come to know me, whether they are
Republicans, Democrats, or Independents,
as someone they can count on for con-
stituent service. They know me to be
hard working, dependable and trustwor-
thy - as I do what I say, rather than
saying one thing and doing another. I
will continue to work on behalf of the
interests of the people that I represent,
rather than the self-perpetuating inter-
ests of a growing and more powerful
government.
SCHNEIDER If allowed to continue,
the incumbent will put the family farmer
into bankruptcy and have a big box store
in every town. He will ignore local bank-
ing, business and energy needs in favor
of outsiders. Unlike my opponent, I do
not do the bidding of ALEC (AKA Koch
Brothers and Big Oil). Drazkowski has
admitted his membership and high ac-
tivity rate with them. This organization
has declared war on the family farmer. I
work for the people of Minnesota and no
other.
DRAZKOWSKIS RESPONSE TO
SCHNEIDER: A chilling effect on the
public discussion sets in when people
are told which groups they can or can-
not belong to. We should not return to
the 1950s and ALEC is not a boogeyman.
It is a professional organization of legis-
lators interested in sharing conservative
ideas. I will continue to pay my $50/
year membership dues to gain access
to any ideas that will help my constitu-
ents reclaim their freedoms.
Steve Drazkowski and Mark Schneider are running for State Representative
District 21B.
DNR QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Q: Ive heard that fall is a good
time to remove buckthorn on my
land. Whats the best way to con-
trol buckthorn?
A: There are two types of inva-
sive buckthorn in Minnesota. Com-
mon buckthorn is easily found in
late fall when many native shrubs
and trees have lost their leaves.
Common buckthorn will often have
green leaves through November.
Glossy buckthorn does not stay
green as late as common buck-
thorn. Use caution as many native
trees look similar to buckthorn,
and some native trees hold their
leaves into the winter.
Buckthorn plants 2 inches in
diameter or larger can be controlled
by cutting the stem at the soil sur-
face and treating the stump with
herbicide or covering the stump
to prevent re-sprouting. Cutting
can be done effectively with hand
tools, chain saws or brush cutters.
Stumps should be treated imme-
diately after cutting (within two
hours) with an herbicide contain-
ing triclopyr (found in many brush
killers, Garlon 3A or 4) or
glyphosate (Roundup and others)
to prevent re-sprouting. An alter-
native if only cutting a few stumps
is to cover them with a tin can or
black plastic to prevent re-sprout-
ing. For smaller plants, pulling or
herbicide application are methods
for control.
Laura Van Riper, DNR ter-
restrial invasive species coordi-
nator
Monkee around at rockumentary performance
ZUMBROTA Crossings
brings back Justin Ploof and the
Throwbacks for another
rockumentary tribute, this time to
the imaginary band that became
real: The Monkees. Daydream
Believers: The Story of the
Monkees, is Saturday, Novem-
ber 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the State
Theatre.
The original rockumentary adds
vintage film clips and brief narra-
tive to the live music performance
by the band, telling the story of
the actor/musicians who played
roles as a band on a TV series,
who later formed an actual band
that has sold 65 million albums
worldwide. At its peak, The
Monkees outsold The Beatles and
the Rolling Stones.
The musicians fought for their
artistic freedom, and in the end,
emerged as a major force in Ameri-
can pop culture. Audiences will
witness the rise, fall and re-emer-
gence of Americas favorite pop
act!
The Throwbacks tell the story,
but they also play the music with
passion and authenticity. The au-
dience will hear songs such as,
Last Train to Clarksville, Im
A Believer, Daydream Believer,
Pleasant Valley, and deeper cuts,
too.
The Throwbacks have per-
formed a number of wildly popu-
lar rockumentary tributes in Zum-
brota. Band members believe that
behind the music is a story that is
the makings for a rockumentary.
Justin Ploof and The Throwbacks
are the original authors of the
rockumentary. Their goal is that
audiences will not only rock out,
but also have a number of I didnt
know that moments throughout
the evening for a complete blast
from the past concert experience.
To reserve tickets, visit
www.crossingsatcarnegie.com,
call 507-732-7616 or stop in to
Crossings at 320 East Avenue in
Zumbrota.
Artists, poets invited to submit work
for group shows at Crossings
ZUMBROTA Crossings is
accepting work for three different
group exhibits taking place in De-
cember, January and April. Fiber
artists and jewelry makers, visual
artists and poets are invited to take
part in one or more of the shows.
Fabrications is an annual show
that takes place through the month
of December. This exhibit is open
to all fiber and jewelry artists in-
terested in displaying and selling
their work. Fiber arts may include
batik, surface design, felting, quilt-
ing, rug hooking, spinning, weav-
ing, knitting, fiber sculpture,
handcrafted paper and note cards,
and needlework. Jewelry arts may
include fiber, beading, stone, metal,
paper and multimedia.
Artists have until November 8
to submit three to five pieces, along
with an entry form and $15 entry
fee.
For The Prayer Flag Show,
Crossings invites artists to help
welcome the new year with works
that relate to the Tibetan prayer
flag tradition. Prayer flags are
used to promote peace, compas-
sion, strength, and wisdom. The
flags do not carry prayers to gods,
which is a common misconcep-
tion; rather, the Tibetans believe
the prayers and mantras will be
blown by the wind to spread the
good will and compassion to all.
(Wikipedia)
Artists may submit up to three
works along with an entry form
and $15 entry fee, by Dec. 8. The
exhibit will be displayed at Cross-
ings from Jan. 2 to Feb. 13, 2015.
In celebration of National Po-
etry Month in April, Crossings con-
tinues its annual Poet Artist Col-
laboration exhibit. Poetry is sub-
mitted and selected, and selected
artists then create work inspired
by a poem. Poems and artwork
hang together in the gallery from
March 30-May 11, 2015. The ex-
hibit culminates in a reception and
poetry reading with artwork dis-
played on a large screen, and par-
ticipants are able to purchase chap-
books with each poem and art-
work pair included.
Poets may submit up to three
poems with an entry form and $5
entry fee; artists submit an entry
form and $15 entry fee, along with
samples representing their current
works. Entry deadline for poets
and artists is Jan. 14, 2015.
Full details on all calls for art
and poetry, and entry forms, are
available at
www.crossingsatcarnegie.com.
For more information, call 507-
732-7616, or stop in to pick up
entry forms at 320 East Ave., Zum-
brota.
Hunters can register deer through
phone, Internet or in person
Hunters can register deer they
harvest by making a telephone call,
using the Internet, or bringing deer
to a big-game registration station,
according to the Minnesota De-
partment of Natural Resources.
Registration instructions for all
methods are available at
w w w . m n d n r . g o v /
gameregistrationhelp.
Our system gives hunters the
ability to choose the registration
option that works best for their
situation. Electronic or phone reg-
istration is convenient for many
hunters, said Leslie McInenly,
DNR big game program leader. A
number of hunters still choose to
go in person to registration sta-
tions.
However, hunters in the south-
eastern Minnesota deer permit
areas of 348 and 349 must register
deer in person during the opening
weekend of firearms season be-
cause the DNR is conducting vol-
untary surveillance for chronic
wasting disease in these areas.
Phone and Internet registration will
be available for these areas once
enough samples have been col-
lected.
In all areas, deer must be regis-
tered within 48 hours after the deer
was taken, and before being pro-
cessed and before antlers are re-
moved. Deer can be transported
out of the area where they were
taken before being registered.
Registration is important because
it provides data on harvest thats
used for management of deer popu-
lations.
Phone registration
Register deer via phone by call-
ing 888-706-6367. Directions are
printed on the back of each deer
hunting license. Have a pen ready.
A confirmation number will be
given; it must be written on the
license and site tag.
Internet registration
Register deer via Internet at
w w w . m n d n r . g o v /
gameregistration. Directions will
be similar to phone registration,
and a confirmation number must
be written on the license and site
tag.
Walk-in registration
When phone or Internet regis-
tration is not possible, hunters must
take their deer to a big-game reg-
istration station. The person whose
name appears on the license must
be present at the registration sta-
tion with their deer. They will re-
ceive a big-game possession tag
that must be attached to the hind
leg, ear or antler where the site tag
was attached. A list of all stations
organized by city and county is
available at any DNR wildlife of-
fice or at www.mndnr.gov/hunt-
ing/deer.
Other species
In addition to registering a deer
online, hunters can also go online
to register a bear, wolf or turkey.
If an animal can be registered via
phone, instructions will be printed
on the back of the license. More
hunting information is available
at www.mndnr.gov/hunting.
A good trademark
does five things:
Examples at
davidgrimsrud.com
1) Identifies the company or brand;
2) Informs about the company's
products or services;
3) Conveys feelings about the
company;
4) Is unique and appropriate; and
5) May be used in a variety of ways.
507-732-7404
"50 years of
art & design"
PAGE 4A NEWS-RECORD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2014

Area Sports
By Faye Haugen
ROCHESTER Three Pine Is-
land runners will take part in their
first State Class A Cross Country
Meet on Saturday in Northfield.
Sophomore Jack Williams and
freshmen Jocasta Adelsman and
Josselyn Lindahl qualified by plac-
ing in the Section 1A meet that
was held under perfect conditions
at Northern Hills Golf Course in
Rochester, Thursday.
We are thrilled to be able to
send three athletes to the State Cross
Country Meet, remarked a very
pleased Coach Amy Northrop.
Varsity boys
Williams ran to an eighth-place
finish in 17:12 over the Section
1A course that was different from
years past, as another hill was added
near the end of the course. He
placed 61st last season.
Jack had a goal from the be-
ginning of the year, said Coach
Northrop. After running a lot of
summer miles and remaining fo-
cused through each race, he ac-
complished something that hasnt
happened on our guys side for 10
years. Jack and assistant coach Dan
Gibbons (who qualified for state
10 years ago) worked to hone those
leader of the pack skills.
As a team, the Panthers placed
fifth out of 23 teams with 198
points. Lake City took team hon-
ors with a low score of 68 points.
LaCrescent was second with 113
points.
Also running for the Panthers
were: Isaiah Ondler, 35th, Logan
Meurer, 29th, Evan Goplen, 62nd,
Jimmy Kroll, 78th, Garrett Bates,
80th and Jason Hoerle, 93rd.
Evan ran a terrific race, run-
ning his goal time to make it onto
the PI cross country honor roll,
pointed out Coach Northrop, who
added, We thank our seniors for
their incredible leadership and
dedication and are grateful for their
ability to usher in a new era of
Pine Island cross country.
Seniors on the Panther squad
are: Adam Barsness, Sam Baska,
Jeremy Clark, Brandon Haze, Ja-
son Hoerle, Hunter Kraling, Jimmy
Kroll, Mitchell Magnuson, Isaiah
Ondler and Garrett Talbot.
Goodhue had four runners in
PIs Lindahl, Adelsman and Williams
advance to State Class A CC Meet
the race with Ryan Alpers leading
the Wildcats, placing 66th in 19:26.
He was followed by Derek Alp-
ers, 75th, CJ Hahn, 128th, and
Trevor Huneke, 134th.
Zack Emery of LaCrescent was
the medalist in 16:28.
Lake City 68, LaCrescent 113, Plainview-
Elgin-Millville 127, Blooming Prairie 194
News-Record photo by Faye Haugen
Goodhues Madison Schafer and Pine Islands Ally Noll work their way
up the last hill at the Section 1A cross country meet at Northern Hills
Golf Course on Thursday.
Goodhues Ryan Alpers and St. Charles Quinn Roessler trail Pine Islands
Evan Goplen as they close in on the final 1,000-meters of Thursdays
Section 1A cross country meet at Northern Hills Golf Course in Rochester.
Pine Island 198, Lourdes 219, Cotter
235, Lanesboro/Fillmore Central 238,
Dover-Eyota 254, St. Charles 257, Cannon
Falls 273, Byron 295, Wabasha-Kellogg
298, Lewiston-Altura/Rushford-Peterson
305, Chatfield 348, Grand Meadow/
LeRoy-Ostrander/Southland 354,
Schaeffer Academy 406, Kingsland 466,
Pacelli 513; incomplete; Goodhue,
Hayfield, Stewartville
Medalist - Zack Emery, LaCrescent 16:28
8. Jack Williams (PI) 17:12; 29. Logan Meurer
(PI) 18:33; 35. Isaiah Ondler (PI) 18:31; 62.
Evan Goplen (PI) 19:12; 66. Ryan Alpers (G)
19:26; 75. Derek Alpers (G) 19:43;78, Jimmy
Kroll (PI) 19:51; 80. Garrett Bates (PI) 19:52;93.
Jason Hoerle (PI) 20:17; 128. CJ Hahn (G)
23:13; 134. Trevor Huneke (G) 25:46
Varsity girls
All season long Jocasta Adels-
man and Josselyn Lindahl have
run side-by-side, pushing each
other to great finishes and lower
and lower times. That competi-
tion propelled the two freshmen
to be two of the top runners in the
section this season. A year ago,
Lindahl placed 56th and Adels-
man 58th in the Section 1A meet.
This year, Lindahl placed sixth
and Adelsman was ninth. Lindahl
ran a time of 15:54 and Adels-
man, 16:01.
Josselyn ran an incredible and
determined race right from the
beginning and Jocasta did what
she does well, put herself in posi-
tion to achieve her goals, pointed
out Coach Northrop.
PI placed eighth as a team with
215 points. Dover-Eyota took team
honors with 70 points followed
by Lourdes with 97 points.
Also running for the Panthers
on their eighth-place squad were
Alyssa Rauk, 55th, Taylor Ras-
mussen, 75th, Ally Noll 81st, Jor-
dyn Braaten, 94th, and Emma
Vouk, 119th.
The Panthers will graduate four
seniors in Jordyn Braaten, Kait-
lyn Champa, Lauren Rupprecht
and Emma Vouk.
Goodhue had only two runners
in the contest with Cassie Voth
By Faye Haugen
OWATONNA - All season long
the Zumbrota-Mazeppa/Kenyon-
Wanamingo cross country teams
have been competitive in each race
they have run. But the Cougars
struggled at the Section 1AA meet
against much larger schools at
Brooktree Golf Course in Owa-
tonna, Thursday.
The ZMKW girls placed 16th
out of 17 teams with 486 points,
and the Cougar boys placed 16th
with 326 points
We had strong performances
from Ben Bohn, Eric Hokanson
and Tianna Beniak, said Coach
Brad Smith.
Varsity boys
Rochester Century won the boys
team title with 76 points followed
by Red Wing with 121 points. The
top two teams and their individual
runners plus the next top eight
runners advance to the State Class
AA Meet at Northfield.
Eric Hokanson led ZMKW,
placing 44th in 17:30. He was fol-
lowed by Ben Bohn, 68th, Micah
Grove, 95th, Craig Banks, 110th,
Cole Haferman, 111th, and Joey
Majerus, 112th.
Justin Hyytinen of Farmington
won the meet in 16:03
The Cougars will graduate six
runners in Ben Grimsrud, Craig
Banks, Eric Hokanson, Joey Ma-
jerus, Micah Grove and Paul
Dahlen.
Rochester Century 76, Red Wing 121,
Winona 130, Lakeville North 127,
Farmington 144, Faribault 150, Rochester
Mayo 153, Northfield 220, Owatonna
252, Rochester John Marshall 262,
Albert Lea 268, Hastings 272, Lakeville
South 278, Austin 312, Kasson-Mantorville
355, Zumbrota-Mazeppa/Kenyon-
Wanamingo 426
Medalist - Justin Hyytinen, Farmington
16:03
44. Eric Hokanson (ZMKW) 17:30; 68. Ben
Bohn (ZMKW) 17:51; 95. Micah Grove (ZMKW)
18:43; 110; 109. Colton Webster (ZMKW) 19:57;
110. Craig Banks (ZMKW) 20:14; 111. Cole
Haferman (ZMKW) 20:19; 112 Joey Majerus
(ZMKW) 20:25
Varsity girls
Tianna Beniak led the Zumbrota-
Mazeppa/Kenyon-Wanamingo
girls placing 83rd in 17:29. She
was followed by Maddie Patter-
son, 95th, Kallie Alders, 99th,
Haley Ellingson, 103rd, Sarah
Benrud, 106th, Payton Kruse,
ZMKW gets run over in Section 1AA meet
Josselyn Lindahl Jack Williams Jocasta Adelsman
placing 67th in 18:08 and Madi-
son Schafer, 78th in 18:19.
Graduation will hit Goodhue
hard with 11 of their 12 runners
graduating in the spring. Gone for
the Cats will be Brooke Kehren,
Caitlin Roschen, Callie Diercks,
Chelsea Voth, Jerica Staehli, Chey-
ennea Binondo, Keisha OReilly,
Madison Schafer, Maggie Mills
and Sydney McNamara.
Kayla Christopherson of Pacelli
was the medalist with a time of
15:40
Dover-Eyota 70, Lourdes 97, Lanesboro/
Fillmore Central 127, Lake City 143,
Byron 165, Plainview-Elgin-Millville 178,
Schaeffer Academy 204, Pine Island 215,
Stewartville 252, LaCrescent 258, Grand
Meadow/LeRoy-Ostrander/Southland
284, Wabasha-Kellogg 312, Lewiston-
Altura/Rushford-Peterson 373, Cotter
282, Chatfield 396, Kingsland 425,
Blooming Prairie 27, Cannon Falls 435,
St. Charles 440, Hayfield 537; incomplete
Goodhue, Pacelli
Medalist - Kayla Christopherson, Pacelli,
15:40
6. Josselyn Lindahl (PI) 15:54; 9. Jocasta
Adelsman (PI) 16:01; 55. Alyssa Rauk (PI)
17:32; 67. Cassie Voth (G) 18:08; 75. Taylor
Rasmussen (PI) 18:17; 78. Madison Schafer
(G) 18:19; 81. Ally Noll (PI) 19:23. 18:39; 94.
Jordyn Braaten (PI) 19:11; 119. Emma Vouk
(PI) 20:15
107th, and Clara Flikke, 110th.
Lakeville South won the team
title with 70 points with Austin
placing second with 91 points.
Jasmyn Armstrong of Red Wing
took medalist honors with a time
of 14:06.
The Cougar girls will graduate
just one runner in Tianna Beniak.
Lakeville South 70, Austin 91, Lakeville
North 97, Red Wing 123, Rochester
Century 160, Winona 168, Faribault
205, Albert Lea 209, Northfield 213,
Owatonna 237, Farmington 264,
Rochester Mayo 205, Rochester Mayo
283, Rochester John Marshall 357,
Hastings 357, Zumbrota-Mazeppa/
Kenyon- Wanamingo 486, Kasson-
Mantorville 503
Medalist - Jasmyn Armstrong, Red Wing,
14:06
83. Tianna Beniak (ZMKW) 17:29; 95. Maddie
Patterson (ZMKW) 18:04; 99. Kallie Alders
(ZMKW) 18:25; 103. Haley Ellingson (ZMKW)
19:04; 106. Sarah Benrud (ZMKW) 20:29;
107. Payton Kruse (ZMKW) 20:29; 110. Clara
Flikke (ZMKW) 22:45
Members of the Serving To Wonderland team are, from left, front row:
Cloe Deegan, Alandra Hinsch, Michelle Garcia, Tori Miller and Seth
Stella; back row: Coach Emily Benrud, Taylor Berg, Alana Schmit, Lexie
Callstrom, Jenna Ryan and Coach McKenzie Ryan
Members of the Frozen Smackers are, from left, front row; Cassandra
Hinsch, Samantha Ross, Joselyn Carlson, Darby Miller and Alex Bien;
back row: Coach Maddy Miller, Haley Stern, Arianna Thomforde, Melanie
Beck, Coach Mariah Tipcke and Coach Haley Lexvold
Members of the Guardians of the Court team are, from left, front row:
Brooke Ryan; middle row: Jada Scheele, Hannah Gadient, Emily Doerhoefer
and Emberlynn Miller; back row: Coach Kaitlyn Buck, Isabelle Markey,
Kathryn Evans, Abby Majerus, Cody Lohman and Coach Krista Gadient
Members of team Air Buds are, from left, front row: Madisen Betcher,
Justin Buck, and Anika Schafer; back row: Coach Megan Ryan, Aliza
Altendorf, Samantha Ross, Chrisberlett Monjaraz and Coach Anna
Kohlnhofer
Members of the team The Lightning Thieves are, from left, front row:
Ethan Fox, Emma Thomforde, Karli Vieths and Madelynn OConnor;
back row: Coach Rachel Opsahl, Tori Rehder, Madee Benda, Abby
Opsahl and Coach Alisa Clemens
Members of the Funkey Monkeys are, from left, front row: Grace
Thomforde, Hallie OConnor, Brooke Buck, Erynn Schumacher and Mariana
Orta; back row: Coach Elyse Hove, Briahna Barlow, Coach Taylor Earp
and Coach Alissa Bien
Members of the Minions are, from left, front row: Kennedy Diercks,
Elissa Lodermeier and Paige Holst; middle: Derek Evenson, Liv Veiseth,
Tally Stehr, Bailey Alms and Will Opsahl; back row: Coach Laura Ringeisen
and Coach Bethany Plutowski
Goodhue elementary volleyball program held
Boys and girls, grades kindergarten through sixth grade, participated in the Goodhue elementary volleyball program, coordinated by Amber
Lohman. Teams practiced though the month of September and formed a tunnel for the varsity volleyball team on October 9 when they faced Lake
City. Grades 4-6 participated in a tournament on October 11. Names of the teams, members and coaches are as follows:
NEWS-RECORD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2014 PAGE 5A
Top seed sends ZM home early
By Faye Haugen
STEWARTVILLE The Zum-
brota-Mazeppa volleyball team
knew they would need to play
perfectly if they wanted to get out
of the quarterfinals of the West
Section 1AA tournament on Thurs-
day in Stewartville. The eighth-
seeded Cougars drew top-seeded
and second-ranked Stewartville in
the opening round, so they knew
they had a stiff test in front of
them.
Although ZM played well at
times, they were unable to defend
against the many tips and dumps
that the Tigers made to open slots
on the court. Stewartvilles play
resulted in a 25-10, 25-18 and 25-
10 victory.
Breanna Haag led ZM with seven
kills. Tara Matuska had eight set
assists and Bella Wagner made
13 digs.
The Cougars end the season with
a 3-20 record. They will graduate
four seniors in Alyssa Quam,
Rachel Mensink, Hailey Dykes and
Jackie Matuska. All four saw ex-
tended court time this season.
Zumbrota-Mazeppa 10 18 10
Stewartville 25 25 25
Kills: ZM - Breana Haag 7
Set assists: ZM - Rachel Mensink 6, Tara
Matuska 8
Digs: ZM - Bella Wagner 13
Area Sports
Pine Island comes up short by Byron
By Faye Haugen
BYRON Third-seeded Byron
proved to be too tough a foe for
Pine Island in the opening round
of the West Section 1AA volley-
ball playoffs in Byron, Tuesday.
The Bears earned a three-game
sweep to end the Panthers 2014
season, 25-19, 25-20 and 25-19.
Noelle Langworthy had 30 set
assists, Amanda Troester had 12
kills, 11 digs and two ace serves,
By Faye Haugen
KENYON Top-seeded
Kenyon-Wanamingo had little
trouble in their South Section 2AA
quarterfinal game with Blue Earth
Area on Thursday in Kenyon, win-
ning 25-12, 25-4 and 25-11.
The eighth-seeded Buccaneers
came into the match with a 1-22
record. The Knights improved to
26-5 with the victory.
KW will now take on Tri City
United in semifinal play on Tues-
day at Mankato East High School
in Mankato at 6 p.m. A win will
advance the Knights into the South
Section 2AA finals on Saturday
at 7:45 p.m. at Gustavus Adol-
phus College in St. Peter.
Serving was key to KWs win
over BEA on Thursday, as they
recorded 14 ace serves in the low
scoring match, including five from
Brittney Flom and four from Megan
Flom. In all, the Knights made 70
of 72 serves in the match.
At the net, Megan Quam had
nine kills and three blocks. Mara
Quam had six kills and two ace
serves. Brittney Flom, Megan Flom
KW cruises to en easy first victory
and Emily Ashland each had three
kills, and Mia Peterson dished out
15 set assists. Kasey Dummer had
a team-high 15 digs.
Blue Earth Area 12 4 11
KW 25 25 25
Kills: KW - Mara Quam 6, Megan Quam 9,
Brittney Flom 3, Megan Flom 3, Emily Ashland
3
Set assists: KW - Mia Peterson 15, Siri Quam
8
Digs: KW - Kasey Dummer 15, Mara Quam 8
Blocks: KW - Megan Flom 3
Ace serves: KW - Mara Quam 2, Megan
Quam 4, Brittney Flom 5
ZGC annual
meeting is
November 11
ZUMBROTA The Zumbrota
Golf Club will hold their annual
meeting on Tuesday, November
11 beginning at 6 p.m. in the club
house.
Election of officers, the finan-
cial report and an overview of the
2014 season will be on the agenda.
RP earns an upset at Goodhue
By Faye Haugen
GOODHUE Rushford-Peter-
son earned a slight upset in the
East Section 1A volleyball quar-
terfinals when they stopped
Goodhue in five games in
Goodhue. Thursday.
Seeded fifth with a 17-16 record,
the Trojans earned some revenge
over the Wildcats who had beaten
Rushford-Peterson twice this sea-
son at tournaments in Wabasha-
Kellogg and Byron
The fourth-seeded Wildcats
opened with a 25-22 win, fell 25-
12, won the third game 25-9, fell
25-20 in the fourth game and saw
their season come to an end with a
15-7 loss in the deciding contest.
Shelby Hinsch pounded down
a team-high 12 kills with Sarah
Ringeisen recording 10 and Kate
Stehr, eight. Michelle Hadler
dished out 45 set assists. Libero
Lexie Kennedy was kept busy
making 45 digs. Kate McNamara
made 33 digs and Kate Stehr had
28. Stehr notched three ace serves,
2014 South Section 2AA Volleyball
Thursday, October 23
5. Tri City United (5-17)
4. NRHEG (9-15)
1. Kenyon-Wanamingo (26-5)
Thursday, October 23
7. Waseca (3-18)
2. St. Peter (27-4)
Thursday, October 23
6. Maple River (3-24)
3. WEM (23-5)
Thursday, October 23
8. Blue Earth Area (1-23)
Tuesday, October 28
Mankato East High School,
6 p.m.
Tuesday, October 28
Mankato East High School,
7:45 p.m.
Thursday, October 30
Gustavus Adolphus College,
St. Peter, 7:45 p.m.
Kenyon-Wanamingo
Tri City United
St. Peter
WEM
with Hadler and Kennedy each
making two.
The Wildcats end the season with
a 14-13 record. Graduation will
claim 10 seniors in Ashley Cordes,
Kate Lexvold, Sarah Ringeisen,
Kate McNamara, Alex Donahue,
Shelby Hinsch, Klarissa Dankers,
Melissa Poncelet, Lexie Kennedy
and Brittney Ryan.
Goodhue 25 12 25 20 7
RP 22 25 9 25 15
Kills: Sarah Ringeisen 10, Shelby Hinsch 12,
Sydney Lodermeier 6, Kate Stehr 8,
Set assists: Michelle Hadler 45
Digs: Michelle Hadler 28, Lexie Kennedy 45,
Kate McNamara 33, Sarah Ringeisen 26,
Kate Stehr 28, Shelby Hinsch 12
Ace serves: Michelle Hadler 2, Lexie Kennedy
2, Kate Stehr 3, Shelby Hinsch 1
News-Record photos by Faye Haugen
Zumbrota-Mazeppas Jackie Matuska reaches to make the block against Stewartville on Thursday in the
opening round of West Section 1AA play at Stewartville. Hailey Dykes rushes in to lend a hand.
Both Bella Wagner and Hailey Dykes digs out a ball against Stewartville
on Thursday in West Section 1AA play in Stewartville.
Jackie Matuska beats Aspen Brubaker for the dig against Stewartville on Thursday. The top-seeded Tigers
ended the Cougars season in quarterfinal play.
Stephanie Norte had six kills and
10 digs, Isabelle Sorensen had five
kills and seven digs, Madie Owen
had six kills and five digs and Eliza
Warneke had three kills and four
blocks.
The Panthers will graduate three
seniors in Isabelle Sorensen, No-
elle Langworthy and Ali Wood-
ward. Langworthy has been the
Panther setter the past two sea-
sons.
Pine Island 19 20 19
Byron 25 25 25
Kills: PI - Stephanie Norte 6, Madi Owen 6,
Isabelle Sorensen 5. Eliza Warneke 3, Amanda
Troester 12
Set assists: PI - Noelle Langworthy 30
Digs: PI - Isabelle Sorensen 7, Stephanie
Norte 10, Eliza Warneke 13, Amanda Troester
11, Madie Owen 5
Blocks: PI - Stephanie Norte 2, Eliza Warneke
4
Ace serves: PI - Amanda Troester 2
Section 2AA finals
Saturday, Nov. 1
7:45 p.m. at
St. Peter
County
Comstock and Overby will vie for Goodhue
County Soil & Water District 1 Supervisor
By Alicia Hunt-Welch
Mark Comstock and Bernie
Overby are running in the race for
Goodhue County Soil and Water
Supervisor of District 1, which
includes the townships of
Wanamingo, Cherry Grove,
Kenyon, and Holden, and the cit-
ies in those areas. Both men were
contacted with questions about
themselves and their positions.
Comstock did not return calls, and
Overbys responses are below.
Personal Profile
OVERBY I was born and
raised on a farm south of Kenyon.
When my parents moved off the
farm, I bought a portion of the
family farm and still live there. I
graduated from Winona State
College with a BA in Mathemat-
ics and Social Science. I worked
for OTC/Power Team (Owatonna
Tool Company) in Owatonna for
27 years, was the international sales
manager. Ive been retired since
2000. Im also a Kenyon Town-
ship Supervisor, life member of
the Kenyon VFW, past Com-
mander, and on the board of Gol
Lutheran Church.
Why did you decide to run in
2014?
OVERBY Ive been a com-
missioner on the Goodhue County
Planning Commission for nine
years. My term is up December
31. During that time I worked a
lot with farming activities and soil,
water and conservation. I really
got a lot of knowledge and infor-
mation during that nine years. I
think I can be very beneficial and
put that to work on the Soil and
Water board.
What do you feel is the most
important role of a Soil and
Water Supervisor?
OVERBY The two things that
are important here are to do the
best you can to concern our soil
and water in Goodhue County, but
also, farming is a big, big part in
Goodhue County. So you have to
use economic in the figuring. You
cant just have conservation with-
out looking at the economic as-
pect to the citizens of Goodhue
County. You have to combine eco-
nomic growth along with soil and
water conservation and work that
out to make it be effective for the
future of our kids and for Goodhue
County.
Are there any concerns fac-
ing your district at this time?
OVERBY Not major concerns
but I think what needs to be done
here, just like politics there is a
separation between ideas. And that
difficult to come together to work
out a compromise. I think by be-
ing able to go out and tour the
county and with my experience; I
think we can come to some sort of
a compromise to work this thing
out, and achieve both economic
growth and conservation of soil
and water. I think my past experi-
ence is going to allow me to do a
very good job of that. There is
quite a bit of money given to soil
and water each year to be used in
Goodhue County for conservation.
One has to go out and tour the
various requests that come in and
talk with the people to find the
best areas to use that money to
accomplish the goals.
How do you plan to promote
and educate land users on soil
erosion, protection and ground-
water quality?
OVERBY That will come
through the Soil and Water board
they really do a lot of teaching.
And we as supervisors will go with
them and talk to them and work
that out.
If elected, how would you fos-
ter and strengthen relationships
with local, state and federal agen-
cies to implement resource man-
agement and the needs of
Goodhue County?
OVERBY We take a look at
the district we are in and work
with the Soil and Water Board to
find out what programs are avail-
able through the county and the
state to work them in there.
Why should citizens vote for
you on Election Day?
OVERBY Because of the ex-
perience I had, nine years on the
Planning Commission, the expe-
rience Ive had as the Kenyon
Township Supervisor. When I was
at OTC/Power Team (Owatonna
Tool Company) I had quite a few
employees and had a pretty good
budget to work out with sales. I
know how to run a company where
monies come in and you have to
allocate that in the correct direc-
tion. Id like to put that experi-
ence to use and see if we can get
things going in the right direc-
tion.
Bernie Overby
October 1
10:23 a.m. An officer responded to
a business alarm.
10:26 a.m. Three males were showing
each other their hunting rifles.
4:15 p.m. A female was very weak
and kept falling over. She was trans-
ported to Rochester.
October 2
11:40 a.m. A female reported that
her sons cell phone was taken from his
locker.
1:36 p.m. A ring was taken from a
friends apartment.
October 3
9:34 a.m. A female reported that a
male had not been heard from since
October 1 and was not responding to
calls or emails. He had a history of
leaving and coming back after a couple
of days and also had a history with
gambling and alcohol.
10 a.m. ZMHS reported a disor-
derly student. The student was released
to his mother.
1:32 a.m. A female requested an
officer to stand by while she picked her
children up from school.
5:29 p.m. An officer did a home
check.
8:31 p.m. An officer responded to a
medical assist.
10:05 p.m. An item was found in a
garbage can in a neighboring apartment
building. Nothing was missing but had
been gone through.
11:47 p.m. The State Patrol re-
ported a vehicle all over southbound
Highway 52.
October 4
10:59 a.m. An officer released per-
sonal belongings to a male party from
an impounded vehicle.
2:58 p.m. A male reported that his
dogs were poisoned. One had passed
and the other one was barely alive.
10:05 p.m. A noise complaint was
received.
October 5
11:15 a.m. A female reported that
the father of her child got into an argu-
ment over the shoes their daughter was
wearing.
7:54 p.m. A two-vehicle T-bone crash
was reported. The four occupants sus-
tained minor injuries.
11:04 p.m. A female was having
chest pain and pain radiating down her
left arm and had difficulty breathing.
October 7
3:13 p.m. A cane was found and
turned into the police department.
4:18 p.m. A mens 26 bicycle was
reported stolen.
7:30 p.m. A driver was given a
warning for equipment violation.
October 8
12:18 p.m. Two vehicles were given
warnings for being parked too long in a
two-hour parking zone.
3:28 p.m. A male reported that
someone had cashed his money orders
in Appleton.
7:47 p.m. A driver was given a
warning for equipment violation and
suspended object.
8:36 p.m. A vehicle was parked in
a private parking area.
October 9
11:54 a.m. Rochester State Patrol
reported that a vehicle on northbound
Highway 52 was going over 90 mph.
12:55 p.m. SuperAmerica reported
a bunch of people who were inside argu-
ing.
1:48 p.m. A female reported that a
bike had been lying in her yard for over
a week. The bike was taken to the police
department.
5:28 p.m. ALCO reported an unruly
female customer.
8:12 p.m. A report was made of a
vehicle going southbound on Highway
52 swerving all over the road.
8:36 p.m. A glass table fell off a
truck/trailer and shattered on the bridge.
An officer directed traffic while it was
cleaned up.
11:06 p.m. A vehicle went off the
road into a bean field.
October 10
12:40 a.m. Zumbrota Liquor Store
reported a fight by the pool tables.
9:19 a.m. A driver was stopped and
ZUMBROTA POLICE REPORT
warned for speeding.
11:11 a.m. A tip was received of a
male who had two warrants out on him
and was now out at a residence.
2:41 p.m. A report was made of
two horse saddles that were stolen.
5:22 p.m. A driver was warned for
driving through the wrong way at ALCO.
6:45 p.m. An officer responded to a
business alarm.
8:55 p.m. An officer assisted with a
medical call on the football field for an
unknown injury.
October 11
2:23 a.m. Zumbrota Nursing Home
reported a vehicle in the parking lot. The
headlights are not on, just the fog lights.
A drug delivery person had fallen asleep.
3:24 a.m. A report was made of a
vehicle in the ditch on Highway 52.
1:28 p.m. An officer assisted with a
road closure at Highway 58 and County
Road 4 where a semi hit a pedestrian.
The male was deceased upon arrival.
2:21 p.m. An officer responded to a
business alarm.
7:25 p.m. A report was made of
someone lying in the ditch. An officer
assisted a deputy in getting the male
restrained.
9:08 p.m. Caseys South reported
that a customer had hit a deer.
October 12
2:22 p.m. A driver was warned for
speeding.
5:17 p.m. A male reported that a
raccoon was out and about during day-
light house and was eating apples from
a tree at the school. An officer located
the raccoon in a tree and it appeared to
be fine.
9 p.m. Rochester State Patrol re-
quested an officer to watch for a vehicle
going southbound on Highway 52 from
Cannon Falls that was speeding and
braking randomly.
9:29 p.m. A male reported that a
vehicle on northbound Highway 52 kept
going ahead of him and then slowed
down. The driver had their bright lights
on and was talking on a cell phone.
PAGE 6A NEWS-RECORD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2014
Area Sports
By Faye Haugen
GOODHUE The Goodhue
football team saw their 2014 sea-
son come to an end in Blooming
Prairie on Saturday in the Section
1A semifinals. The second-seeded
and undefeated Blossoms earned
a 28-41 win over the third-seeded
Wildcats.
BP took the lead in the opening
quarter on a one-yard plunge by
Jake Decker. The Blossom defense
stopped Goodhue on their open-
ing series and they drove to the
Goodhue three-yard line where
they fumbled with the Wildcats
recovering the ball on the one-
yard line. The Cats put together a
99-yard, 16-play drive that was
capped on a one-yard run by Tyler
Schumacher. Mariano Bigalks
PAT knotted the score at 7-7 to
end the first quarter.
The Blossoms regained the lead
on a 12-yard run by Decker, but
Goodhues defense came up big
again on BPs next series, stop-
ping the Blossoms on fourth down
on the four-yard line.
The Cats drove 96 yards, scor-
ing on a 75-yard touchdown pass
from Schumacher to Calvin Peter-
son. With 26 seconds to play in
the half, John Rumpza hit Tristen
Haberman with a three-yard pass
to push Blooming Prairie to a 21-
14 lead at the break.
BP increased their lead to 28-
14 on their first drive of the sec-
ond half on a one-yard run by
Decker. Schumacher scored for
Goodhue on a three-yard rush. But
Blooming Prairie put the game
away with two scores to start the
fourth quarter. Rumpza tossed TD
passes of 16 yards to Anthony
Nelson and 12 yards to Decker for
a 41-21 lead with 2:56 to play.
A 12-yard pass from Jacob Pasch
to Sam McNamara drew Goodhue
to 41-28 with 1:30 to play, but the
Cats would get no closer.
Jacob Pasch was 7 of 15 pass-
ing for 137 yards and one touch-
down. Tyler Schumacher was 1
of 3 for 75 yards and a touchdown
and he made a team-high five re-
ceptions for 125 yards. Garrett Hue-
mann rushed for 122 yards on 22
carries.
The Wildcats end the season with
a 7-3 record. They will graduate
eight seniors in Logan Breuer, Riley
Augustine, Tyler Schumacher,
Tony Schmitz, Jake Gilsdorf,
Chuck Dahling Nathan Lamoreux
and Jordan Ronningen.
Goodhue 28
Blooming Prairie 41
G BP
First downs 11 23
by rushing 6 11
by passing 12 5
by penalty 0 0
Rushing plays 35 37
Rushing yards 148 236
Passing attempts 18 38
Passing completions 8 23
passing yards 212 253
interceptions 0 0
touchdowns 2 3
Total offense 360 489
Punts/avg. 1/33 -
Penalties/yds 4/39 7/52
Fumbles/lost 1/1 2/2
Goodhue rally comes up short at BP
WEM rallies in the second half to end
PIs dream of another section title
By Faye Haugen
PINE ISLAND Everything
went nearly perfect for Pine Is-
land in the first half of the Section
2AA semifinals in PI on Satur-
day. The second-seeded Panthers
were able to make some key de-
fensive stops on third-seeded Wa-
terville-Elysian-Morristown in the
first two quarters while rolling to
a 17-7 lead at the half.
Ben Farrell got the Panthers on
the scoreboard with 44 seconds to
play in the first quarter on a seven-
yard run. Mitchell Acker kicked
the PAT for a 7-0 lead. The Pan-
ther defense forced a WEM punt
on their next drive, and PI took
advantage when a bad snap re-
sulted in the Panthers tackling the
punter on the Buc 15-yard line.
Farrell scored two plays later with
Acker kicking the score to 14-0.
The Buccaneers put together a
long nine-play, 70-yard drive that
was capped with a six-yard run by
Mitchell Wolter.
But, with two minutes to play
in the half and facing fourth down,
PI called on kicker Mitchell Acker
for a 37-yard field goal that just
split the uprights for a 17-7 lead at
the half.
Pine Island took the second half
kickoff and moved to the WEM
41-yard line. On the first play,
running back Ben Farrell had to
leave the game after getting shaken
up. The senior had rushed for over
120 yards in the opening half. He
did not return until the last two
minutes of the third quarter.
With Farrell out, PI struggled
to move the ball through their next
seven plays. Four penalties, mixed
with some ground-gaining running
plays, resulted in a fourth down
punt that netted just five yards.
With good field position on the
Panther 24-yard line, WEM pulled
the score to 17-14 on Wolters
three-yard TD run.
The next PI offensive series also
stalled, and a bad snap on a fake
punt resulted in WEM taking over
in PI territory. Wolter added his
third TD run of the night (one yard)
for a 21-17 lead early in the fourth
quarter. The Bucs increased their
lead to 28-17 with 3:09 to play on
a three-yard run by Ben Boran.
The PI offense retook the field
and moved down inside the 15-
yard line of WEM. On fourth down
it looked like quarterback Chris
Frick had the first down when he
reached forward with the ball be-
Scoring
Goodhue 7 7 7 7 = 28
BP 7 14 7 13 = 41
First quarter
BP: One-yard touchdown run by Jake Decker.
PAT kick by Jeremy Hocking. 7-0
G: One-yard touchdown run by Tyler Schumacher.
PAT kick by Mariano Bigalk. 7-7
Second quarter
BP: 12-yard touchdown run by Jake Decker.
PAT kick by Jeremy Hocking. 14-7
G: 75-yard touchdown pass from Tyler Schumacher
to Calvin Peterson. PAT kick by Mariano Bigalk.
14-14
BP: Three-yard touchdown pass from John
Rumpza to Tristen Haberman. PAT kick by
Jeremy Hocking. 21-14
Third quarter
BP: One-yard touchdown run by Jake Decker.
PAT kick by Jeremy Hocking. 28-14
G: Three-yard touchdown run by Tyler Schumacher.
PAT kick by Mariano Bigalk. 28-21
Fourth quarter
BP: 16-yard touchdown pass from John Rumpza
to Anthony Nelson. PAT kick by Jeremy Hocking.
35-21
BP: 12-yard touchdown pass from John Rumpza
to Jake Decker. PAT kick failed. 41-21
G: 12-yard touchdown pass from Jacob Pasch
to Sam McNamara. PAT kick by Mariano Bigalk.
41-28
Individual statistics
Passing: G - Jacob Pasch, 7 of 15 for 137
yards, one touchdown; Tyler Schumacher, 1 of
3 for 75 yards, one touchdown; BP - John
Rumpza, 23 of 38 for 236 yards, three touchdowns
Rushing: G - Garrett Huemann, 22 carries for
122 yards; Tyler Schumacher 7/27; Logan
Breuer 2/14; Jacob Pasch 4/-15; BP - Jake
Decker 19/128; John Rumpza 7/44; Cole
Byers-Sunde 7/39; Jon Hatch 3/14; Anthony
Nelson 1/11
Receiving: G - Tyler Schumacher, 5 receptions
for 125 yards; Sam McNamara 2/12; Calvin
Peterson 1/75; BP - Cole Byers-Sunde 9/67;
Jake Decker 4/48; Mitchell Jones 3/55; Anthony
Nelson 3/48; Tristen Haberman 3/24
fore getting out of bounds with
less than a minute to play. But the
official marked the ball well back
from where PI fans thought he
went out of bounds. A measure-
ment confirmed that PI was short
of the first down. WEM then ran
out the clock for the 28-17 vic-
tory.
The Panthers end the season with
an 8-2 record. PI will graduate 11
seniors in Chris Frick, Bryce Kunz,
Chandler Bostrom, Mikael Sloane,
Matt Kukson, Ben Farrell, Nick
Schlect, Luke Thornton, Duku
Moses, Colton Pike and Ben Haller.
Pine Island 17
Waterville-Elysian-Morristown 28
PI WEM
Rushing attempts 44 55
Rushing yards 244 208
Passing attempts 5 10
Passing completions 3 3
passing yards 45 48
touchdowns 0 0
interceptions 0 0256
Total offense 289 214
Scoring
WEM 0 7 7 14 = 28
Pine Island 7 10 0 0 = 17
First quarter
PI - Four-yard touchdown run by Ben Farrell.
PAT kick by Mitchell Acker. 7-0
Second quarter
PI - Seven-yard touchdown run by Ben Farrell.
PAT kick by Mitchell Acker. 14-0
WEM - Six-yard touchdown run by Mitchell
Wolter PAT kick by Brandon Kewatt. 14-7
PI - 37-yard field goal by Mitchell Acker. 17-7
Third quarter
WEM - One-yard touchdown run by Mitchell
Wolter PAT kick by Brandon Kewatt. 17-14
Fourth quarter
WEM - One-yard touchdown run by Mitchell
Wolter PAT kick by Brandon Kewatt. 21-17
WEM - Three-yard touchdown run by Ben Boran.
PAT kick by Brandon Kewatt. 26-17
Individual statistics
Passing: PI - Chris Frick, 3 of 5 for 45 yards
Rushing: PI - Ben Farrell, 28 carries for 186
yards; Chris Frick 10/30; Tristan Akason 5/
13; Kyle Groven 1/12; Aaron Gillard 2/3
Receiving: PI - Tristan Akason, two receptions
for 41 yards; Aaron Gillard 1/4
Pine Islands Tanner Bates watches as Aaron Gillard snares a pass late
in the fourth quarter against Waterville-Elysian-Morristown on Saturday
in Pine Island.
News-Record photos by Faye Haugen
Pine Islands Colton Pike (55) and Ben Haller (58) drag Waterville-Elysian-Morristowns Mitchell Wolter
down in Saturdays Section 2AA semifinal game in Pine Island.
Pine Islands Bryce Hinrichsen and Aaron Gillard chase down Waterville-Elysian-Morristown punter Mac
Lemcke in the first half for a big loss in Saturdays game in Pine Island.
ZM falls to top-seeded NYA
By Faye Haugen
NORWOOD The Zumbrota-
Mazeppa football team saw their
2014 season come to an end when
they fell 49-12 to top-seeded Nor-
wood Young America in the Sec-
tion 2AA semifinal in Norwood
AREA SPORTS SCHEDULE
Tuesday, October 28
South Section 2AA volleyball, Kenyon-Wanamingo at Mankato East, 6 p.m.
Thursday, October 30
South Section 2AA volleyball final at St. Peter, 7:45 p.m.
Saturday, November 1
State Class A cross country meet at Northfield. Boys at 10 a.m.. Girls at 11 a.m.
Section 2AA volleyball finals at St. Peter, 7:45 p.m.
Commercial League
10-2-14
Ellefson Trucking 0 vs. 7 Maple Island;
Bye 0 vs. 7 Stus Proshop; Nelson Family
Services 0 vs. 7 Bluff Valley Campground
Top team game: Maple Island 1273
Top team series: Maple Island 3562
Top bowler game: Jerry Morrow 300
Top bowler series: Jerry Morrow 731
Island League
10-20-14
Comstock Farm 4 vs. DMC Plumbing
26; D&M Dairy 25 vs. Kittelson Heating
and Plumbing 5; Producers Hybrids 22
vs. Majerus & Tiarks 8; Owens Locker
19 vs. Oertli & Pleschourt 11
PINE ISLAND POOL AND PINS
Top team series: D&M Dairy 3466
Top team game: Producers Hybrids 1219
Top individual series: Tim Rosaaen 692
Top individual game: Jerry Morrow 266
Classic League
10-21-14
Groth Implement 2 vs. 5 AR Auto Care;
Dupont Pioneer 2 vs. 5 Eberhar t
Construction; Hinrich Plumbing & Pump
7 vs. 0 Bye; Eberhart Construction 2 vs.
5 Leos Sportsbar
Top team game: Leos Sportsbar 1119
Top team series: MJB Farms 3250
Top bowler game: Adam Jackson 265
Top bowler series: Jerry Morrow 619
Harvet League
10-22-14
PI Pool & Pins 4 vs. 0 Bye; Frriedrichs 1
vs. 3 Schaefers Heating; Prigges Flooring
1 vs. 3 Jims Barbershop
Top team game: Jims Barbershop 1052
Top team series: Jims Barbershop 2977
Top bowler game: Tom Johnson 248
Top bowler series: Rick Kunz 704
Commercial League
10-23-14
Ellefson Trucking 2 vs. 5 Nelson Family
Services; Bluff Valley Campground 2 vs.
5 Maple Island; Stus Proshop 5 vs. 2
Terr y Buck Construction; Kif fmeyer
Motorsports 7 vs. 0 Bye
Top team game: Maple Island 1170
Top team series: Maple Island 3411
Top bowler game: Adam Jackson 257
Top bowler series: Ron Nelson 720
Island League
10-13-14
Majerus & Tiarks 10 vs. Owens Locker
20; Producers Hybrids 13 vs. Oertli &
Pleschourt 17; Comstock Farm 27 vs.
Kittelson Heating & Plumbing 3; D&M
Dairy 11 vs. DMC Plumbing 19
Top team series: Owens Locker 3387
Top team game: Owens Locker 1187
Top individual series: Chris Hus 614
Top individualame: Tim Rosaaen 221
Classic League
10-14-14
Bye vs. Dupont Pioneer; AR Auto Care 2
vs. 5 Eberhart Construction; MJB Farms
2 vs. 5 Leos Sportsbar; Hinrichs Plumbing
& Pump 7 vs. 0 Groth Implement
Top team game: Leos Sportsbar 1128
Top team series: Eberhart Construction
3220
Top bowler game: Tom Steger 239
Top bowler series: Ron Nelson 642
Commercial League
10-16-14
Stus Proshop 3 vs. 4 Kif fmeyer
Motorsports; Terry Buck Construction 7
vs. 0 Bye; Maple Island 5 vs. 2 Nelson
Family Services; Bluff Valley Campground
5 vs. 2 Ellefson Trucking
Top team game: Terry Buck Construction
1352
Top team series: Terry Buck Construction
3516
Top bowler game: Doug Christianson
276
Top bowler series: Bob Archer 693
ZMHS winter
sports
meeting is
November 3
ZUMBROTA The winter par-
ent-athlete-coaches meeting will
be held Monday, November 3 at
5:30 p.m. at Zumbrota-Mazeppa
High School.
All parents and athletes in bas-
ketball wrestling and dance will
be meeting with their respective
coaches to cover policies, rules
and regulations for the upcoming
winter sports season.
Blue cards may be picked up at
this time also if sports fees are
paid, the Minnesota State High
School League wavier is signed
and a current physical is on file.
Coaches will meet with players at
5:30 p.m.
on Saturday.
No other game statistics were
available at press time.
Zumbrota-Mazeppa ends the
season at 4-6. The Cougars will
graduate 14 seniors in Jacob For-
rey, Aaron Bianchi, Freedom Hunt,
Steef Weber-Gonzales, Noah
Prodzinski, Tucker Lemmerman,
Jerrell Guider, Tyler Poncelet,
Blake Lerum, Seth Tupper, Caleb
Arendt, Evan Block, Connor Heg-
seth and Joey OGorman.
By Ed Stern
Volleyball Commissioner
GOODHUE The commit-
tee deeply regrets having to again
enforce the mandatory drug test-
ing before each match in Goodhue
co-ed volleyball.
Stevies Wonders won six
straight games last week. There
is no way they cant be on some-
thing! Have you seen this team?
Jason Majerus won the Man
of the Week for this weeks ac-
tion. He tried to overcome his
teammates and win the three
games they played, but he just
couldnt do it. There was a time
GOODHUE CO-ED VOLLEYBALL
when my great play could cover
mistakes. But even tonight, with
my 12 ace serves, 14 kills, and
two set assists, I couldnt do it!
But, I promise to keep playing
hard and turn this season around.
And I am just the man that can
do it!
Sounds almost political,
doesnt it?
Wendy Lexvold was the big
reason that Stevies was success-
ful tonight.
I was awesome! And I am
way to old to be this good! Wow!
Im starting to sound like Dawn
Tipcke!
Wendy was on tonight. Her
54 set assists, 34 digs, nine ace
serves, and seven blocks were
more than enough to produce six
wins. Who knows? Maybe a seat
in the Co-ed Volleyball Hall of
Fame is in Wendys future?
Goodhue Coed Volleyball W L PA
Stevies Wonder 21 3 408
Dars 16 8 530
Rachels 15 12 495
Majerus Garage 8 16 479
Alyses 3 18 490
Drug testing to begin
Southern Football Alliance
Conf Over
Red Division W L W L
Rochester Lourdes 7 0 9 0
Stewartville 6 1 8 1
Plainview-Elgin-Millville 4 3 7 3
Kasson-Mantorville 3 4 5 4
Lake City 3 4 5 5
Byron 2 5 3 7
LaCrescent 2 5 2 7
Cannon Falls 1 6 2 7
STANDINGS
White Division W L W L
Triton 7 0 8 2
Pine Island 6 1 8 2
Lewiston-Altura 5 2 7 3
Zumbrota-Mazeppa 3 4 4 6
Dover-Eyota 3 4 3 6
Kenyon-Wanamingo 2 5 2 7
Winona Cotter 1 6 1 8
St. Charles 1 6 1 8
Blue Division W L W L
Caledonia 8 0 10 0
Rushford-Peterson 7 1 9 1
Goodhue 6 2 7 3
Southland 5 3 5 4
Chatfield 4 4 5 6
Wabasha-Kellogg 3 5 3 6
Fillmore Central 2 6 2 7
Hayfield 1 7 1 8
Kingsland 0 8 0 9
HVL Volleyball Conf Overall
W L W L
Kasson-Mantorville 10 1 25 5
Kenyon-Wanamingo 10 1 23 5
Stewartville 10 1 22 4
Byron 7 4 20 10
Cannon Falls 6 5 16 13
Hayfield 5 6 17 10
Goodhue 4 7 14 13
Rochester Lourdes 4 7 11 15
Pine Island 3 8 14 13
Lake City 3 8 7 17
Triton 2 9 10 18
Zumbrota-Mazeppa 2 9 3 20
HVL Boys Soccer Conf Overall
Final W L T W L T
Lourdes 6 0 0 15 6 0
Kasson-Mantorville 5 1 0 16 3 0
PIZM 4 2 0 7 7 2
Stewartville 2 4 0 3 10 2
Lake City 2 4 0 2 14 0
Cannon Falls 0 6 0 1 11 0
DNR QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Q: Ive heard that fall is a good time to remove buckthorn on my
land. Whats the best way to control buckthorn?
A: There are two types of invasive buckthorn in Minnesota.
Common buckthorn is easily found in late fall when many native
shrubs and trees have lost their leaves. Common buckthorn will
often have green leaves through November. Glossy buckthorn does
not stay green as late as common buckthorn. Use caution as many
native trees look similar to buckthorn, and some native trees hold
their leaves into the winter.
Buckthorn plants 2 inches in diameter or larger can be con-
trolled by cutting the stem at the soil surface and treating the stump
with herbicide or covering the stump to prevent re-sprouting. Cut-
ting can be done effectively with hand tools, chain saws or brush
cutters. Stumps should be treated immediately after cutting (within
two hours) with an herbicide containing triclopyr (found in many
brush killers, Garlon 3A or 4) or glyphosate (Roundup and others)
to prevent re-sprouting. An alternative if only cutting a few stumps
is to cover them with a tin can or black plastic to prevent re-
sprouting. For smaller plants, pulling or herbicide application are
methods for control.
Laura Van Riper, DNR terrestrial invasive species coordina-
tor
NEWS-RECORD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2014 PAGE 7A
Football
By Faye Haugen
GOODHUE The Goodhue
football team opened the season
on August 22 with a 47-28 win at
Wabasha-Kellogg. The Wildcats
faced that Falcon team on Tues-
day in the semifinals of the Sec-
tion 1A tournament. This time the
result was a 35-20 win by Goodhue
that ended the Falcons season.
Great defense by Goodhue was
key in the first quarter. The Fal-
cons first drive stalled on their
own 47-yard line, coming up short
on fourth down and two yards to
go. The Cats took over, but they
also faced fourth down and two to
go on the drive. Going for the first
down, Jacob Pasch found a hole
and raced 39 yards to the end zone
for the first score of the game.
The next WK drive ended the
same way as their first with the
Falcons coming up short on fourth
down on the Goodhue five-yard
line. The Cats wasted no time,
scoring on the first play of the
drive on a 95-yard run by Garrett
Huemann. Mariano Bigalk added
his second PAT of the night for a
14-0 lead.
The Falcons cut Goodhues lead
to 14-7 with a one-yard plunge by
Drew Gilbertson at the end of the
first quarter.
After a scoreless second quar-
ter, the two teams traded TDs in
the third quarter with Goodhue
scoring on a one-yard run by Hue-
mann and WK using a 35-yard
TD pass from Ryan Wolfe to Jack-
son Gosse for a 21-14 score.
Goodhue added to their lead with
a 41-yard touchdown pass from
Jacob Pasch to Sam McNamara,
but WK countered with a three-
yard pass from Wolfe to Ty
Gaedtke. The Cats put the game
away on a 63-yard scoring pass
from Pasch to Tyler Schumacher
with Bigalk kicking his fifth PAT
of the night for the 35-20 final
score.
Garrett Huemann reeled off 191
yards rushing on 26 carries for the
Cats. Jacob Pasch threw for 146
yards, hitting 6 of 10 passes. Tyler
Schumacher made three receptions
for 73 yards and Sam McNamara
had three receptions for 73 yards.
Goodhue 35 - Wabasha-Kellogg 20
G WK
First downs 10 14
by rushing 7 8
by passing 3 5
by penalty 0 1
Rushing plays 34 48
Rushing yards 271 147
Passing attempts 10 10
Passing completions 6 8
A balanced Goodhue attack is too much for WK
passing yards 146 176
interceptions 0 0
touchdowns 2 2
Total offense 417 323
Punts/avg. 1/42 -
Penalties/yds 1/15 1/5
Fumbles/lost 1/1 1/0
Scoring
WK 7 0 7 6 = 20
Goodhue 14 0 7 14 = 35
First quarter
G: 39-yard touchdown run by Jacob Pasch.
PAT kick by Mariano Bigalk. 7-0
G: 95-yard touchdown run by Garrett Huemann.
PAT kick by Mariano Bigalk. 14-0
WK: One-yard touchdown run by Drew Gilbertson.
PAT kick by Ryan Wolfe. 14-7
Third quarter
G: One-yard touchdown run Garrett Huemann.
PAT kick by Mariano Bigalk. 21-7
WK: 35-yard touchdown pass from Ryan Wolfe
to Jackson Gosse. PAT kick by Ryan Wolfe. 21-
14
Fourth quarter
G: 41-yard touchdown pass from Jacob Pasch
to Sam McNamara. PAT kick by Mariano Bigalk.
28-14
WK: Three-yard touchdown pass from Ryan
Wolfe to Ty Gaedtke. PAT kick failed. 28-20
G: 63-yard touchdown pass from Jacob Pasch
to Tyler Schumacher. PAT kick by Mariano
Bigalk. 35-20
Individual statistics
Passing: Jacob Pasch, 6 of 10 for 146 yards,
two touchdowns
Rushing: Garrett Huemann, 26 carries for
191 yards; Jacob Pasch 7/80; Logan Breuer
1/0
Receiving: Tyler Schumacher, 3 receptions
for 73 yards; Sam McNamara 3/73
ZM rolls over hard-hitting GFW
By Faye Haugen
ZUMBROTA A big first half
carried the fourth-seeded Zum-
brota-Mazeppa football team to a
41-20 win over fifth-seeded Gib-
bon Fairfax-Winthrop in the quar-
terfinals of Section 2AA play in
Zumbrota, Tuesday.
The Cougars used a strong run-
ning game against the hard-hit-
ting Thunderbirds, rolling up 234
yards on the ground.
Zumbrota-Mazeppa took the
lead midway through the first quar-
ter on a 14-yard pass from Free-
dom Hunt to Jacob Forrey with
Teryn Erickson kicking the first
of five PATs. The Cougars quickly
scored again for a 14-0 first quar-
ter lead when Hunt ran for a 49-
yard touchdown after a Gibbon-
Fairfax-Winthrop turnover.
The Thunderbirds scored their
first TD on their next series on a
one-yard plunge by Tristan
Schmidt to start the second quar-
ter. Gustavo Munoz ran in the con-
version to close the gap to 14-8,
but ZM would notch two
morescores before the end of the
half. The first came on a six-yard
run by Maverick Jackson, and the
other on a one-yard run by Hunt
with 30 seconds to play before the
half-time break.
ZM upped their lead to 35-8 on
a 19-yard run by Hunt midway
through the third quarter. Cougar
coaches made sure that all players
saw action with the big lead.
GFW scored twice in the fourth
quarter on a 24-yard run by Munoz
and a three-yard pass from Munoz
to Seth Schuette. ZM also notched
another touchdown on a three-yard
run by Devin Manzy.
Hunt was 5 of 12 passing for 99
yards. He also led the rushing at-
tack with 83 yards on 13 carries.
Bailey Berg made two receptions
for 44 yards and Jacob Forrey had
two receptions for 25 yards.
Zumbrota-Mazeppa 41
Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop 20
ZM GFW
First downs 15 14
by rushing 10 5
by passing 4 7
by penalty 1 2
Rushing plays 47 31
Rushing yards 234 92
Passing attempts 12 35
Passing completions 5 15
passing yards 99 182
interceptions 0 1
touchdowns 1 1
Total offense 333 274
Punts/avg. 1/33 2/44
Penalties/yds 12/95 11/110
Fumbles/lost 3/2 1/1
Scoring
GFW 0 8 0 12 = 20
ZM 14 14 7 6 = 41
First quarter
ZM - 14-yard touchdown pass from Freedom
Hunt to Jacob Forrey. PAT kick by Teryn Erickson.
7-0
ZM - 49-yard touchdown run by Freedom Hunt.
PAT kick by Teryn Erickson. 14-0
Second quarter
GFW - One-yard touchdown run by Tristan
Schmidt, Two point conversion run by Gustavo
Munoz. 14-7
ZM - Six-yard touchdown run by Maverick Jackson.
PAT kick by Teryn Erickson. 21-7
ZM - 49-yard touchdown run by Freedom Hunt.
PAT kick by Teryn Erickson. 28-7
Third quarter
ZM - 19-yard touchdown run by Freedom Hunt.
PAT kick by Teryn Erickson. 35-8
Fourth quarter
GFW - 24-yard touchdown run by Gustavo
Munoz. Two point conversion failed. 35-14
ZM - Three-yard run by Devin Manzy. PAT kick
blocked. 41-14
GFW - Three-yard touchdown pass from Gustavo
Munoz to Seth Schuette. Conversion pass failed.
41-20
Individual statistics
Passing: ZM - Freedom Hunt, 5 of 12 for 99
yards, one touchdown
Rushing: ZM - Freedom Hunt, 13 rushes for
83 yards; Tucker Lemmerman 10/63; Corey
Dahl 3/37; Maverick Jackson 14/35; Caden
Steffen 3/11; Devin Manzy 1/3; Isaiah Stueber
2/3
Receiving: ZM - Bailey Berg, 2 receptions for
44 yards; Jacob Forrey 2/26; Noah Prodzinski
1/29

KW comes up short at WEM
By Faye Haugen
WATERVILLE At the be-
ginning of the season the Kenyon-
Wanamingo football team had their
eye on the prize of a run long into
the post-season playoffs. But many
injuries to key players snuffed out
dreams of glory.
The Knights saw their 2014 cam-
paign come to an end on Tuesday
when sixth-seeded Kenyon-Wana-
mingo fell 35-21 to third-seeded
Waterville-Elysian-Morristown in
Waterville.
KW traded scored with the 8-2
Bucs in the opening half. WEM
scored on a two-yard run by Mitch-
ell Wolter, but that was matched
by a six-yard run by Luke Re-
chtzigel and a PAT kick by Jack
Buelke.
Wolter scored again on the sec-
ond quarter on a 10-yard run, and
it looked like WEM would take a
17-7 lead to the locker room when
they lined up for a 30-yard field
goal with 15 seconds to play in
the half. But the snap went over
the holders head, and Jake
Whipple was able to scoop up the
ball and race 76 yards to theend
zone. The Buccaneers were able
to block the PAT to keep a 14-13
lead.
Wolter added his third TD of
the night in the first quarter for a
21-13 advantage and they increased
it to 35-13 in the fourth quarter on
a two-yard pass from Kallen
Dorenkemper to Zach Olson and
a four-yard run by Patrick Ely.
Rechtzigel scored on a one-yard
run and he ran in the conversion
with five minutes to play, but 35-
21 was as close as the Knights
would get before time ran out on
their season.
Rechtzigel was 2 of 12 passing
for 28 yards with Caleb Greseth
(18 yards) and Calvin Steger (10
yards) each making one reception.
Rechtzigel also led the Knights in
rushing with 54 yards on 11 car-
ries.
Kenyon-Wanamingo finishes
the season with a 2-7 record. They
will graduate 12 seniors in Luke
Votruba, Devyn Stordahl, Drew
Sathrum, Tanner Warner, Caleb
Greseth, Quinn Traxler, Brice
Eggert, Connor Walker, Bailey
Paquin, Clint Irrthum, Ryan Noah
and Connor Sviggum.
Kenyon-Wanamingo 21
Waterville-Elysian-Morristown 35
Scoring
KW 7 6 0 8 = 21
WEM 7 7 7 14 - 35
First quarter
WEM: Two-yard touchdown run by Mitchell
Wolter. PAT kick by Brandon Kewatt. 7-0
KW: Six-yard touchdown run by Luke Rechtzigel.
PAT kick by Jack Buelke. 7-7
Second quarter
WEM: 10-yard touchdown run by Mitchell Wolter.
PAT kick by Brandon Kewatt. 14-7
KW: Bad snap recovered and run back 76
yards for a touchdown by Jake Whipple. PAT
kick blocked. 14-13
Third quarter
WEM: One-yard touchdown run by Mitchell
Wolter. PAT kick by Brandon Kewatt. 21-13
Fourth quarter
WEM: 20-yard touchdown pass from Kallen
Dorenkemper to Zac Olson. PAT kick by Brandon
Kewatt. 28-13
WEM: Four-yard touchdown run by Patrick Ely
PAT kick by Brandon Kewatt. 35-13
KW: One-yard touchdown run by Luke Rechtzigel.
Conversion run by Luke Rechtzigel. 35-21
Individual statistics
Passing: Luke Rechtzigel 2 of 12 for 28 yards
Rushing:Luke Rechtzigel, 11 carries for 54
yards; Jake Whipple 5/23; Tanner Warner 8/
58; Calvin Steberg 8/9
Receiving: Caleb Greseth, one reception for
18 yards; Calvin Steberg 1/10
News-Record photos by Faye Haugen
As the rest of the Zumbrota-Mazeppa defense (from left) Connor Hegseth (75), Caleb Arendt (71), Kevin
Nordquist (21) and Evan Block (74) watch Landon Rauen (9) takes down Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop running
back Seth Schuette in Tuesdays Section 2AA quarterfinal game in Zumbrota.
Zumbrota-Mazeppas Zach Sanborn swats a pass away from Gibbon-
Fairfax-Winthrops Jacob Woods late in Tuesdays Section 2AA game in
Zumbrota.
Acker comes through for PI again
By Faye Haugen
PINE ISLAND Mitchell Acker
was called upon again to be the
hero in Pine Islands 17-15 win
over LeSueur-Henderson in the
quarterfinals of Section 2AA play,
Tuesday in Pine Island.
The junior kicked a 22-yard field
goal with 2:08 to play to provide
the second-seeded Panthers with
a victory over the seventh-seeded
Giants.
After a scoreless first quarter,
Ben Farrell got PI on the score-
board with a 64-yard run with
Acker kicking the PAT for a 7-0
lead.
It looked like the Panthers would
increase their lead when they drove
to the LH eight-yard line. But on
first and goal, the Giants inter-
cepted Chris Fricks pass, return-
ing the ball to the PI 35-yard line.
LH drove to the PI 10-yard line,
but Panther Mikael Sloan inter-
cepted a pass at the three to end
the scoring threat with 33 seconds
to play in the half.
LeSueur-Henderson took an 8-
7 lead at the start of the third
quarter on a one-yard plunge by
Jordan Kalow, but PI came right
back to snatch the lead when Tristan
Akason ran the kickoff back 81
yards.
Kalow regained the lead for the
Giants in the fourth quarter on a
16-yard run for a 15-14 edge.
The ensuing kickoff went out
of bounds with PI taking over on
their own 38-yard line. The Pan-
thers drove to the two-yard line to
face fourth and goal. A delay of
game penalty pushed the Panthers
back five more yards and thats
when Acker stepped in to drill a
22-yard field goal that proved to
be the winning points. The Giants
went three and out on the next
offensive series, as the PI defense
made the stops they needed. The
PI offense then ran off the clock
for the victory.
Farrell rushed for 188 yards on
22 carries. Frick was 4 of 8 pass-
ing for 38 yards. Akason made
three receptions for 27 yards.
Pine Island 17
LeSueur-Henderson 15
PI LH
Rushing attempts 36 43
Rushing yards 246 196
Passing attempts 8 15
Passing completions 4 4
passing yards 38 18
touchdowns 0 0
interceptions 2 1
Total offense 285 214
Scoring
LH 0 0 8 7 = 15
Pine Island 0 7 7 3 - 17
Second quarter
PI - 64-yard touchdown run by Ben Farrell. PAT
kick by Mitchell Acker. 7-0
Third quarter
LH - One-yard touchdown run by Jordan Kalow.
Conversion run by Jordan Kalow. 8-7
PI - 81-yard kickoff return by Tristan Akason.
PAT kick by Mitchell Acker. 14-8
Fourth quarter
LH - 16-yard touchdown run by Jordan Kalow.
PAT kick by Jordan Kalow. 15-14
PI - 22-yard field goal by Mitchell Acker. 17-15
Individual statistics
Passing: PI - Chris Frick, 4 of 8 for 38 yards,
two interceptions
Rushing: PI - Ben Farrell, 22 carries for 188
yards; Chris Frick 9/32; Tristan Akason 2/9;
Aaron Gillard 2/4; Kyle Groven 1/13
Receiving: PI - Tristan Akason, three receptions
for 27 yards; Ben Farrell 1/9
News-Record photo by Faye Haugen
Wabasha-Kelloggs Jackson Gosse reaches in vain for Goodhues Garrett
Huemann in Tuesdays Section 1A game in Goodhue. Huemann ran for a
95-yard touchdown when Gosse failed to tackle the Wildcat senior.
Wabasha-Kelloggs Jackson Gosse had nowhere to run when Goodhues
Bailee OReilly (32) and Mason Huemann (9) catch up with him in
Tuesdays game in Goodhue.
Southern Football Alliance
Final White Division
Offense
Team Rush Pass Total
Triton 3120 367 3487
Lewiston- Altura 2426 679 3105
Pine Island 2287 591 2878
Dover-Eyota 1643 1156 2799
Cotter 1300 1381 2681
St. Charles 768 1566 2334
Zumbrota-Mazeppa 1515 757 2272
Kenyon-Wanamingo 1923 337 2260
Defense
Team Rush Pass Total
Lewiston- Altura 1313 690 2003
Triton 1260 806 2066
Pine Island 1267 1027 2294
Kenyon-Wanamingo 1787 732 2519
Dover-Eyota 2027 906 2933
Zumbrota-Mazeppa 2081 1005 3086
St. Charles 2022 1155 3177
Cotter 3330 910 4240
Points
Team PS PA Net
Triton 376 105 271
Pine Island 292 166 126
Lewiston- Altura 242 177 65
Dover-Eyota 223 234 -11
Kenyon-Wanamingo 159 206 -47
St. Charles 158 313 -155
Zumbrota-Mazeppa 115 285 -170
Cotter 191 431 -240
Individual rushing
Player Att Yds Avg
Ben Farrell, PI 165 1361 8.2
Jospeh Reiss, DE 133 944 13.3
Jax Bryngelson, T 72 792 11.0
SFA WHITE DIVISION STATISTICS
Freedom Hunt, ZM 136 661 4.8
Andrew Knapczyk, LA 99 652 6.5
Brady Lange, LA 86 610 7.0
Colin Duellman, WC 72 571 7.9
Max Henderson, T 69 495 7.1
Drew Sathrum, KW 57 449 7.8
Individual receiving
Player Rc Yds Avg
Andrew Ftratzke, WC 43 791 18.3
Ryan Keach, DE 31 584 18.8
Ricardo Chavez, SC 37 398 10.7
Nathan Boice, SC 20 300 15.0
Kyle Kerrigan, WC 16 293 18.3
Jacob Forrey, ZM 13 284 21.8
Individual passing
Player Att Com Yds
Derek McCready, SC 225 119 1428
Garrett Struder, DE 131 60 1039
Josh Frost, WC 139 71 991
Peyton Schumacher, LA 89 37 679
Chris Frick, PI 72 35 539
Freedom Hunt, ZM 88 34 509
Luke Rechtzigel, KW 74 27 334
Jax Bryngelson, T 25 14 306
Isaiah Stueber, ZM 39 16 248
Individual scoring
Player TD PAT FG T
Ben Farrell, PI 20 0 0 120
Ryan Keach, DE 13 1 0 80
Jax Bryngelson, T 13 0 0 78
Collin Duellman, WC 12 0 0 72
Kylo Courteau, T 9 0 0 54
Brady Lange, LA 8 0 0 48
Andrew Fratzke, WC 8 0 0 48
Tristan Akason, PI 8 0 0 48
Volleyball If KW wins Tuesday night
tune in to KatKountry105FM on Thursday, October 30, 7:30
Listen to KDHL Radio for High School Playoff Action
Download the free
RADIO PUP App
and listen to games
on your mobile device.
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Section B of NEWS-RECORD Wednesday, October 29, 2014 No. 44
Oronoco
Wanamingo Pine Island
Zumbrota
Mazeppa
Goodhue
Neighbors
N&S34-eow
100 South 4th St., Cannon Falls, Thursday, 10-3
320 Oak St., Farmington (in Rambling River Center), Wednesday, 9-Noon
1605 Main St. Suite 200, Zumbrota, Wednesday, 1-4
1575 NW 20th St., Faribault
By Marilyn Anderson
ZUMBROTA Approximately
150 members of the community
attended the first annual Golden
Harvest Fine Dining Event in the
new Mill River addition of the
Zumbrota Care Center on Thurs-
day evening, October 23. The event
was the first chance for the public
to see the recently completed ad-
dition. Although portions of the
new two-story addition are already
in use, the residential rooms and
central atrium area wont be oc-
cupied until early November.
Groups of five to ten people at a
time were treated to tours of the
new areas by Zumbrota Health
Services staff. Dinner was pre-
pared by the chefs of Upper Lakes
Food and served by National Honor
Society students from Zumbrota-
Mazeppa High School and United
Redeemer Lutheran Church
youths. Pianist for the evening was
Haley Hinrichs from Goodhue
High School.
The Golden Harvest event was
a fundraiser to further improve the
facilitys living environment for
residents by providing additional
amenities, activities, and entertain-
ment. An open house will also be
held in December.
Standing outside their home, Larry and Carol Koenig have a few more additions and details left to do before as they get ready to celebrate
Halloween on October 31.
By Audra DePestel
PINE ISLAND For the past
20 years Larry and Carol Koenig
of Pine Island have been decorat-
ing their yard and house for Hal-
loween. Halloween is one of their
favorite holidays to celebrate and
Halloween display grows at local couples home
each year their display grows as
they add more decorations, includ-
ing the new addition of a skeleton
bride and groom couple sitting
together on a bench near their front
porch.
On Halloween night the Koenigs
also dress up for the occasion as
they greet trick-or-treators who
bravely make their way through
the fog up to house (located at 600
1st Ave SE) to get their goodies
while Halloween type music plays
in the background.
The couple said they enjoy deco-
rating for the holiday and will con-
tinue to do so for as long as they
can. Its a lot of fun and we do it
for the kids, Carol said.
Scott Jackson, project manager for Saint Francis, led some of the tour
groups at the Golden Harvest event. The first stop was in the covered
bridge that links the new atrium and surrounding residents rooms to an
already existing wing of the Zumbrota Care Center. On the wall to
Jacksons left (inside the bridge) is a touch-screen EMR (electronic
medical record) for staff use.
The elevator, disguised as a cigar shop, was a busy location as tour
groups went up and down between the two levels of the new addition of
the Zumbrota Care Center on October 23.
When residents move into the Mill River addition of the Zumbrota Care
Center in November, the small kitchen area with the storefront of
Nordy will be used to serve snacks and coffee, and for special events.
The new residents dining rooms are on the back side of Nordy.
Decades ago, Nordy was a diner in Zumbrota that some residents recall
frequenting. Other store fronts beyond Nordy are Mill River Bistro
(named after the new addition) and Bank of Zumbrota. A glass of wine
or punch was available before dinner at the Golden Harvest event.
An example of a new private resident room reveals a large room with an
attractive wall unit for storage and entertainment, an upholstered
chair, and a large window for daylight. The room also has a private
bathroom. The addition also offers a split double design where two
residents share a bathroom, but residents still enjoy individual room
privacy due to a separating wall.
Trick or Treat at
Van Horn Library
PINE ISLAND Van Horn
Public Library invites area fami-
lies to this years Halloween event
Trick or Treat at Van Horn. On
Halloween night, October 31, from
4:30-6:30 p.m., stop by the Li-
brary while youre out trick-or-
treating. Take a minute to deco-
rate a pumpkin, try your hand (or
mouth, rather) at bobbing for
apples, or just get a treat!
For those ages 7 and up, Youth
Librarian Joan Sand will be tell-
ing scary stories in the dark in the
main library from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Bring a flashlight (or not, if you
DARE!), keep your eyes out for
our very own library ghost and be
ready to shiver!
For more information call 507-
356-8558 or emailpipl@selco.info.
Zumbrota Care Center expansion revealed
Concast breaks ground for Wanamingo expansion
Photo by Alicia Hunt-Welch
Concasts expansion project can be seen from Highway 57. Construction crews work to extend 3rd Avenue utilities and the roadway farther south.
On the Concast lot land upgrading and additions to the building begin.
By Alicia Hunt-Welch
WANAMINGO The week of
October 12 Concast broke ground
on a new 18,400 square foot ex-
pansion to their facility in
Wanamingos Industrial Park. The
addition will attach to the current
building, nearly doubling the size
of the existing structure. Concast
purchased an additional 4.6 acres
of land from the City of
Wanamingo to expand their pro-
duction and outdoor storage fa-
cility. Company President Ben
Olson said Concast has experi-
enced gradual growth over the
years, and it has been that way for
years.
Concast is a concrete casting
manufacturing company founded
in 1969. They developed
Fibercrete, a proprietary blend of
high strength concrete reinforced
with special fibers, and at times,
steel reinforcements. Concast en-
gineers, manufactures and sells a
variety of concrete products,
mainly for industrial and utility
needs.
The primary facility in Zum-
brota has experienced significant
growth over the years. Olson said
expansion in Zumbrota was not
possible, as they were landlocked
with no more available space for
expansion. Therefore, in 2011
Concast purchased a 20,000 square
foot building in Wanamingo. Af-
ter acquiring the Wanamingo plant,
their outdoor production and prod-
uct storage was split between the
Zumbrota and Wanamingo sites.
Employees at the Wanamingo fa-
cility has grown from ten to about
20 in the last few years. The com-
pany currently employs over fifty
people at the two sites combined.
With the need and opportunity
for expansion once again, Concast
looked to the City of Wanamingo,
to acquire the undeveloped land
south of their current plant. Olson
said they are planning a $700,000
manufacturing facility expansion.
Construction on all four wings of
the current building began last week
and will continue through the win-
ter. Olson anticipated the new
building addition will be complete
by the end of February.
They hope to increase their num-
ber of employees in Wanamingo
to 25 over the next couple of years.
Olson said, As the economy
comes back, I think things are going
to improve even more for us over
five to ten years.
Wanamingo
Pine Island
Write-In
Richard Meyerhofer
ZM School Board
Candidate
Paid for by Richard Meyerhofer for School Board.
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Churches
BELLECHESTER
ROLLING MEADOWS MENNONITE
CHURCH, Belvidere Town Hall, 2
miles north of Bellechester on County
2, Pastor Aaron Witmer, 651-923-
4240. Sundays: 10 a.m. Sunday
School; 11 a.m. Worship; 7 p.m. Hymn
Sing every fourth Sunday.
ST. MARYS CATHOLIC, Bellech-
ester, Father Paul Kubista. Sunday
mornings: 8:30 a.m. Mass. Tuesday
mornings: 8 a.m. Mass.
GOODHUE
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC,
Goodhue, Father Paul Kubista. Sat-
urdays: 5:30 p.m. Mass. Monday,
Wednesday, Friday: 7:45 a.m. Mass.
ST. LUKE LUTHERAN, Goodhue,
651-923-4695, Pastor Regina Has-
sanally. Wed., Oct. 29: 6:30 p.m.
Confirmation class. Sun., Nov. 2: 8:30
a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Wor-
ship with communion; 11 a.m. High
school Bible study.
ST. PETERS EV. LUTHERAN,
WELS, 702 Third Ave., Goodhue,
Randall L. Kuznicki, Pastor.
MAZEPPA
ST. JOHNS EV. LUTHERAN,
Mazeppa, Alan Horn, Pastor. 843-
6211, home; 843-5302 work. Bible
class every Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Sun., Nov. 2: 9:30 a.m. Sunday
School; 10:30 a.m. Worship.
ST. PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC,
Mazeppa. Weekends-Masses: Sun.:
10 a.m., Mazeppa, Fr. Joe Fogal.
UNITED METHODIST, Mazeppa,
David Neil, Pastor. Church: 843-4962;
home: 732-4291. Every Sunday: 9:30
a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m.
Worship.
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. Bible study;
Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship.
Website: www.gracelutheranoronoco
.com. Follow us on facebook.
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.
PINE ISLAND
CORNERSTONE BAPTIST
CHURCH, Pine Island, Tim Graham,
Pastor, 507-356-4306, www.corner
stonepi.org, ASL Interpretation avail-
able. Cornerstone Kids meet every
Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. Prayer meet-
ing is Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
GOOD NEWS EVANGELICAL FREE
CHURCH, 208 North Main, Pine Is-
land, Chris Paulson, Pastor, (507)
356-4834. Sundays: 9:15 a.m. Sun-
day School for children and adults;
10:30 a.m. Worship; 7 p.m. Youth
Group for grades 7-12. Wednesdays:
6 p.m. AWANA for grades K-6; 7:30
p.m. Bible study for all ages.
PINE ISLAND ASSEMBLY OF GOD,
520 So. Main St., Pine Island, 356-
8622, email: dashpole@bevcomm.
net, Rev. Dan Ashpole, Pastor. Sun-
days: 9:30 a.m. Adult Bible class and
Childrens Sunday School; 10:30 a.m.
Worship.
ST. MICHAELS CATHOLIC, 451 5th
Street SW, Pine Island, 356-4280,
Father Randal Kasel, Pastor; Satur-
day Mass 5 p.m.; Sunday Mass
10:30 a.m.; Confessions 4:15 p.m.
Saturday; Daily Mass Wednesday
8:30 a.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m.; Con-
fessions 8 a.m. Office Hours Tues-
day-Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5
p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 214
3rd St. S.W., Box 708, Pine Island,
Pastors David Beckstrom, and Kip
A. Groettum, Associate Pastor. Email:
saint paulpi@yahoo.com; Web site:
www.saintpaulpi.org. Wed., Oct. 29:
3:30 p.m. 7-8 grade confirmation; 6
p.m. Adult ed; 7 p.m. Chancel choir;
8 p.m. Praise team. Sat., Nov. 1:
5:30 p.m. Worship with communion
and potluck. Sun., Nov. 2: 8:15 a.m.
Worship with communion; 9:30 a.m.
Fellowship; Sunday School; Hand-
bells; 10 a.m. Childrens choir; 10:30
a.m. Worship with communion; Sun-
day School. Sun., Nov. 2-Tues., Nov.
4: Theological conference. Tues.,
Nov. 4: 8:30 a.m. Quilting; 9 a.m.
Staff meeting; 1:30 p.m . Bible study;
Elizabeth circle at City Centre; 7 p.m.
Adult ed meeting. Wed., Nov. 5: 1:30
p.m. Lydia circle; 3:30 p.m. 7-8 grade
confirmation; 6 p.m. Adult ed; 7 p.m.
Chancel choir; 8 p.m. Praise team.
UNITED METHODIST, 200 Main St.
North, PO Box 8, Pine Island, Caro-
lyn Westlake, Pastor; Office hours:
Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-2:15 p.m.;
Web address: www.piumc.org; email:
piumc@bevcomm.net Wed., Oct. 29:
9-11:30 a.m. Better Brew hours; 6:30
p.m. Confirmation 7 p.m. Advanced
disciple. Thurs., Oct. 30: 4 p.m. Dis-
ciple. Sat., Nov. 1: 4-7 p.m. Harvest
Home dinner. Sun., Nov. 2: 8:30 a.m.
Fellowship; 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15
am. Sunday School. Tues., Nov. 4:
10:30 a.m. Communion at Evergreen;
7 p.m. Trustee meeting. Wed., Nov.
5: 9-11:30 a.m. Better Brew hours; 7
p.m. Advanced disciple.
WANAMINGO
NEW LIFE CHURCH, Wanamingo,
Pastor Patrick McBride, 507-824-
3019. New Life Church meets at 10
a.m. at 525 Beverly Street, Wana-
mingo. Free nursery for infants
through age three; Sunday School
for all ages beginning at 9 a.m. Small
Group Bible Studies Sunday evenings
at 7 p.m.
TRINITY LUTHERAN, Wanamingo,
Christopher Culuris, Pastor 507-824-
2155; www.TrinityWanamingo.org.
Wed., Oct. 29: 4:30 p.m. Confirma-
tion. Sun., Nov. 2: 9 a.m. Sunday
School; 10:30 a.m. Worship with com-
munion; Collection deadline for Pas-
tor Genes Runn school project. Mon.,
Nov. 3 8:30 a.m. Quilting. Wed., Nov.
5: 2 p.m. Heritage Hill communion;
4:30 p.m. Confirmation.
WANAMINGO LUTHERAN ELCA,
Wanamingo, MN 55983, Christopher
Culuris, Pastor. Office hours Thurs-
days 1-3 p.m., 507-824-2410. Wed.,
Oct. 29: 4:30 p.m. Confirmation at
Trinity.
ZUMBROTA
CHRIST EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH
and School, WELS, 223 East 5th
Street, Zumbrota, Office 732-5421.
Wayne Schoch, Pastor, 732-4089;
School, Daniel Kell, Principal, 732-
5367. Wed., Oct. 29: 10 a.m. Chapel;
10:30 a.m. Bible study; 3:15 p.m.
Junior choir; 3:30 p.m. Confirmation
class; 6 p.m. Bell choir; Power hour;
7 p.m. Choir. Sat., Nov. 1: 2 p.m.
Pine Haven service. Sun., Nov. 2: 8
and 10:30 a.m. Worship; 9:15 am.
Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Bible study;
5 p.m. Luther League. Mon., Nov.
3: 7 p.m. Bible study. Wed., Nov. 5:
10 a.m. Chapel; 10:30 a.m. Bible
study; 3:15 p.m. Junior choir; 3:30
p.m. Confirmation class; 6 p.m. Bell
choir; Power hour; 7 p.m. Choir.
FAMILY WORSHIP CHURCH Weekly
worship services: 81 West 5th Street,
Zumbrota, 507-732-7438, www.fwc
1.org. Sunday: 9:30 a.m.; Marriage
on the rock (based on scriptures);,
Wednesday 7 p.m., Interactive Bible
studies, prayer, counseling.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH,
UCC, 455 East Avenue, Zumbrota;
Rev. Lisa Johnson. Secr-etarys of-
fice hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY CHURCH,
a Wesleyan church, 179 W. 3rd St.,
Zumbrota, lighthousecommunityzum
@yahoo.com, Janet Fischer, Pastor.
Office: 732-5074. Thurs., Oct. 30:
6:30 p.m. Small group Bible study.
Sun., Nov. 2: 10:45 a.m. Worship;
Psalm 118:1-29; 2 p.m. Worship at
Zumbrota Health Services.
NEW RIVER ASSEMBLY OF GOD,
290 South Main Street, Zumbrota.
507-398-2604. Pastor Gary Basin-
ski. Service times: Saturday, 7 p.m.
www.NewRiverZumbrota.com.
OUR SAVIOURS LUTHERAN AFLC
Eric Westlake and Tim Banks, Pas-
tors, 1549 East Avenue, Zumbrota,
732-5449, church office. Website:
oslczumbrota.org. Office hours: Tues.,
Wed., and Fri., 8 a.m.-noon. Wed.,
Oct. 29: 9 a.m. Womens Bible study;
3:30 p.m. Junior youth group; WINGS;
6 p.m. Youth group; 7 p.m. Bible study.
Sat., Nov. 1: 7 a.m. Mens prayer
breakfast; 7 p.m. Youth group (7-12)
open gym. Sun., Nov. 2: 8:30 a.m.
Prayer time; 9 a.m. Sunday school.
10:15 a.m. Worship service with com-
munion. Mon., Nov. 3: 7 a.m. Church
council meeting; Moms In Prayer.
Wed., Nov. 5: 9 a.m. Womens Bible
study; 12:45 p.m. Early release; 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. Office hours:
Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon and
1-5 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m.-noon. http:/
/stpaulzm.com. Mass Schedule: Sun-
day, 8:30 a.m.; Tuesday and Thurs-
day, 8:30 a.m. Mass at the nursing
home is the second Tuesday of the
month at 9:15 a.m.
UNITED REDEEMER LUTHERAN,
560 W. 3rd St., Zumbrota, 732-7303,
Susan Vikstrom, pastor; Cindy Wil-
son Youth director. Wed., Oct. 29:
7:15 a.m. CBC; 6:45 p.m. Confirma-
tion class; 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal.
Sun., Nov. 2: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Wor-
ship; 9:15 am.. Acolyte training; PACE;
Sunday School. Mon., Nov. 3: 2 p.m.
Food shelf open. Tues., Nov. 4: 9
a.m. Lefse. Wed., Nov. 5: 7:15 a.m.
CBC; 8 a.m. Ruth circle; 6 p.m. WELCA
meeting; 6:45 p.m. Confirmation class;
7 p.m. Choir rehearsal.
RURAL
EMMANUEL LUTHERAN, Aspelund,
Martin Horn, Pastor. Wed., Oct. 29:
3:15 p.m. Overcomers; 5 p.m. 2nd
year confirmation at Hauge; 6:15 p.m.
1st year confirmation at Hauge; 6:30
p.m. Choir at Hauge; 7:30 p.m. Mis-
sion night at Hauge with the Laawlers
with Operation Mobilization in En-
gland. Sun., Nov. 2: 9 a.m. Wor-
ship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; 5:45
p.m. Youth group at Hauge. Wed.,
Nov. 5: 3:15 p.m. Overcomers; 5 p.m.
2nd year confirmation at Hauge; 6:15
p.m. 1st year confirmation; 6:30 p.m.
Choir; 7:30 p.m. Bible study and
prayer.
GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Ner-
strand, Don Kloster pastor, (507) 334-
2822. Sundays: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15
a.m. Coffee hour; 10:30 a.m. Sun-
day School; Confirmation class.
GRACE & ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN
CHURCHES, Rural Goodhue, County
4 Blvd., Pastor Justin Gosch. Grace:
Sundays: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15
Sunday School. Communion on the
second and last Sunday of each
month. Communion on the Wednes-
day before the second and last Sun-
day of the month. St. Johns: Sun-
days: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30
a.m. Worship. Communion on the
second and last Sunday of each
month.
HAUGE LUTHERAN, Rural Kenyon,
Martin Horn, Pastor. Wed., Oct. 29:
3:15 p.m. Overcomers; 5 p.m. 2nd
year confirmation; 6:15 p.m. 1st year
confirmation; 6:30 p.m. Choir; 7:30
p.m. Mission night with the Lawlers
with Operaton Mobilization in England.
Sun., Nov. 2: 9:30 a.m. Sunday
School; 10:45 a.m. Worship; 5:45 p.m.
Youth group. Wed., Nov. 5: 3:15 p.m.
Overcomers; 5 p.m. 2nd year confir-
mation; 6:15 p.m. 1st year confirma-
tion at Emmanuel; 6:30 p.m. Choir
at Emmanuel; 7:30 p.m. Bible study
and prayer at Emmanuel.
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH,
Hay Creek (LCMS), 24686 Old Church
Road. Pastor Lowell Sorenson, 651-
388-4577. Sundays: 9 a.m. Sunday
School; Bible class; 9:45 a.m. Fel-
lowship time; 10 a.m. Worship.
LANDS LUTHERAN, 16640 Highway.
60 Blvd., Zumbrota, MN 55992-5105.
Zumbrota. Text study; 7 p.m. Spiri-
tual guidance. Wed., Oct. 29: 9 a.m.
Coffee and conversation; 6:15 p.m.
Worship; Confirmation; 7 p.m. Youth
group.
MINNEOLA LUTHERAN, 13628
County 50 Blvd. Sun., Nov. 2: 8 a.m.
Youth board meeting; 9:15 a.m. Sun-
day School and communion class;
10:30 a.m. Worship; 11:30 a.m. Stew-
ardship board.
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., Nov. 2: 8:30 a.m.
Worship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school.
ST. JOHNS EV. LUTHERAN, WELS,
Minneola Township, County Road 7,
rural Zumbrota, Randall Kuznicki,
Pastor.
ST. PETER LUTHERAN, The Luth-
eran Church Missouri Synod, Bel-
videre, 28961 365th St., Goodhue,
MN 55027-8515, Dr. Scott T. Fiege,
Pastor. Sun., Nov. 2: 9:30 a.m. Sun-
day School; 10:30 a.m. Worship with
communion; Sunday School sings.
STORDAHL LUTHERAN, ELCA, Ru-
ral Zumbrota. Church: (507) 732-5711,
Kathy Lowery, Pastor, Home 507-
271-5711. Sun., Nov. 2: 10:30 a.m.
Worship with communion. Tues., Nov.
4: 11 a.m. Text study. Wed., Nov. 5:
6:30 p.m. Council.
URLAND LUTHERAN 6940 County
9 Blvd., Cannon Falls, MN 55009.
Church: 507-263-5544; Pastor David
Hurtt, Interim. Wed., Oct., 29: 6 a.m.
Mens Bible study; 6:15 p.m. Affir-
mation class; 7:30 p.m. Praise and
worship practice. Sun., Nov. 2: 9:15
a.m. Sunday School; Youth forum;
10:30 a.m. Affirmation communion
worship; 1:30 p.m. Service at Dia-
mond Rehab Center. Wed., Nov. 5:
6 a.m. Mens Bible study; 6:15 p.m.
Affirmation/mentor night; 7:30 p.m.
Praise and worship practice.
WANGEN PRAIRIE LUTHERAN,
LCMC 34289 County 24 Blvd., Can-
non Falls, Curtis Fox, Pastor, 507-
663-9060; Linda Flom, Visitation Min-
ister, 263-5613. Sundays 9 a.m.
Worship. Thursdays 9:30 a.m. Bible
study; 7 p.m. Blue grass jam.
ZWINGLl UNITED CHURCH OF
CHRIST, 23148 County Highway 24,
West Concord (Berne), 507/527-2622.
Rev. Victor Jortack, Pastor.
Birth
BROGAN
Reggie and Becky (Goplen)
Brogan of Pine Island were blessed
with the birth of a baby girl, Shan-
non Lee, on September 21, 2014,
at OMC Rochester. She weighed
7 pounds and 8 ounces and was 19
inches long.
Shannon was welcomed by
grandparents, Jim and Pennie
Goplen and Mike and Jude Bro-
gan; great-grandparents Ken and
Carol Peterman, Elaine Vieths, and
Diane Brogan; and great-great-
grandma Betty Berg, all of Pine
Island; and great-grandparents Joe
and Marcia Goplen of Zumbrota;
and great-grandma Maxine
Brehmer of Oronoco.
Community Calendar
COUNTY
Senior Dining
Reservations are required by
calling 24 hours ahead at each of
the nutrition sites.
In the Pine Island area, meals
are served at the Pine Island Se-
nior Center; Zumbrota area, Zum-
brota Towers.
October 30-31
Thursday: Salisbury steak, scal-
loped potatoes, stewed tomatoes,
chocolate yum yum
Friday: Orange juice, cheese/
ham strata, muffin, fruit cup
If you have questions, call 356-
2228.
Seasons Hospice
Newly Bereaved Group, Thurs-
day, November 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
A group for anyone who has ex-
perienced the death of a loved one
within the last four months.
All groups are held at the Cen-
ter for Grief Education and Sup-
port, Seasons Hospice, 1696
Greenview Dr. SW. Registration
is required two days prior to the
date of the event. For details: 507-
285-1930 or shbp@seasonshos
pice.org.
Olmsted County Parks
Oxbow Park Feed the Snakes,
Saturday, November 1, 3 p.m.
Learn why snakes do not use their
teeth to chew their food and in-
stead swallow it whole. Watch as
the Nature Center snakes are fed
and hear more interesting facts
about this slithering creature.
Chester Woods Park Annual
Fall Park Cleanup, Saturday, No-
vember 1, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Meet at
the park office at 10 a.m. for the
annual Friends of Chester Woods
meeting. Following the potluck
lunch, staff and volunteers will
head out to the park to assist with
getting the grounds cleaned up and
prepped for the winter months.
Questions about Chester Woods,
call Celeste Lewis at 507-287-
2624. Questions about Oxbow
Park, call Clarissa Josselyn at 507-
775-2451.
GOODHUE
Community Library
The Goodhue School Library,
in conjunction with SELCO and
Goodhue County, is open to the
public Wednesday mornings from
9 a.m. - noon and Wednesday eve-
nings from 4-7 p.m. Story hour
for preschoolers is from 10-10:45
a.m. Action 100 conferencing can
be done during the morning hours.
The library is equipped with in-
ter-library loan service, which
means if the library does not have
a book you want, that book can be
there in two days.
Driver Refresher Course
A Driver Refresher Course is
being offered in Goodhue on No-
vember 5 from 3:30-7:30 p.m.
Please call the school at 651-923-
4447 (opt. 1) to register.
Historical Society
The Goodhue Area Historical
Society is closed for the season,
but anyone who wishes to arrange
a visit can call Ardis Henrichs,
651-923-4629; Marie Strusz, 651-
923-4302; Ray McNamara, 651-
923-5117; or Roy Buck, 651-923-
4388. The museum will reopen
with regular hours next spring. Visit
good hueareahistory.org for infor-
mation.
MAZEPPA
Historical Society
The Mazeppa Area Historical
Society Museum is closed for the
season. For inquiries, contact Helen
Reiland, 507-250-6021; Jim Siems,
507-843-2201; or Diane Gilsdorf,
507-843-4013, or visit www.maz
eppahistoricalsociety.org
ORONOCO
Area History Center
The Oronoco Area History Cen-
ter is open to visitors in the City
Building every second Saturday
from 10 a.m.-noon. Contact us at
OAHC, 54 Blakely Ct. NW or
call 507-367-4320. You may also
visit our web page at oronocoarea
history.org.
PINE ISLAND
Tops #1280
PI Tops #1280 meets every
Monday night at St. Paul Luth-
eran Church. Weigh-in is at 5:15
and meeting time is 6 p.m. Every-
one welcome. Questions call 356-
4799 or 356-4700.
Groundbreaking
A groundbreaking ceremony for
the Pine Island PreK-4 Elemen-
tary School building will be on
October 30 at 4 p.m. Shuttle trans-
portation will be available from
the back school parking lot start-
ing at 3:30 p.m.
Senior Citizens Meeting
The Senior Citizens will meet
on Wednesday, November 5, at
noon at the handicapped acces-
sible Senior Center for their busi-
ness meeting. All community se-
niors 55 and over are welcome.
Halloween at Pine Haven
Trick-or-treators are welcome
at Pine Haven Care Center on Fri-
day, October 31, from 4-7 p.m.
The residents love to see them!
Trick-or-treators will follow a
pumpkin path, receive candy along
the way, and at the end they will
receive a bag of goodies.
Moms in Prayer
Pine Island Moms in Prayer meet
Monday mornings from 8-9 a.m.
in the library of the Good News
E-Free Church, 208 North Main
(across from Kwik Trip). Enter
side door of the church and go
downstairs. Call 259-8012 or 356-
4800 for more information.
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.
History Center
The Pine Island Area History
Center is located at 314 North Main
Street. Open hours are Sunday from
1-3:30 p.m. and Mondays from 8-
11 a.m. or by appointment. To
contact the History Center please
call 507-356-2802 or 507-398-
5326 or visit www.pineisland
history.org.
ZUMBROTA
Library
The Zumbrota Public Library
is at 100 West Ave., Zumbrota,
507-732-5211. Hours are Mon.,
12-8; Tues. 10-6; Wed., Thurs.,
12-8; Fri., 10-5; and Sat., 9-3. Dur-
ing closed hours you can learn
more about the library at http://
www.zumbrota.info.
History Center
The Zumbrota History Center
has a photo stand displaying over
50 photographs of early Zumbrota
scenes. They have been enlarged
to 8 x 10 for easier viewing. New
photos are being added all the time.
Also on display are military memo-
rabilia, including Civil War items,
different models of telephones,
Zumbrota telephone books dating
back to the 1900s, and items of
Zumbrota advertising. Museum
hours are Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Other hours by appointment (732-
7049).
Zumbrota Towers Events
October 30 November 5
Thursday: 10:15 a.m. Exercise
Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Pot Luck,
Bingo
Tuesday: 10:15 a.m. Exercise;
1:30 p.m. Cards 500
Tops Meeting
Zumbrota Tops #563 meets ev-
ery Monday night at Our Saviours
Lutheran Church. Weigh-in time
is changed to 5:30 p.m. and meet-
ing time to 6 p.m. Everyone wel-
come. Questions call 732-7459 or
732-4766.
Community Band Practice
The Zumbrota Community Band
practices on Monday nights at 7:30
p.m. in the Zumbrota-Mazeppa
High School music room. Volun-
teer musicians are welcome.
Woodturners
The Zumbro Valley Woodturn-
ers meet Thursday, October 30.
Visit www.zvwoodturners.com for
details or call Bob Post or Bill
Beckman.
ZAAC Meeting
The Zumbrota Area Arts Coun-
cil will meet on Monday, Novem-
ber 3, at 7 p.m. at the Zumbrota
Public Library.
State Theatre
Zumbrotas very own feature
film, His Neighbor Phil. Rated
PG. Wednesday through Friday,
Oct. 29-31, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov.
2, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets
must be purchased at the door.
Doors open one hour before show
time.
Cinema by Dan Newtons
Cafe Accordion Orchestra, Sat-
urday, November 1, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets available at 732-7616.
The State Theatre is at 96 East
4th Street in Zumbrota. For infor-
mation visit zaac.org.or call 507-
272-1129.
Crossings
Lori Biwer-Stewart and Susan
Solomon exhibit, through Nov. 21.
Reception Fri., Nov. 21, 6-7:30
p.m.
Paint & Sip with Wendy
Westlake, Thurs., Oct. 30, 7-9 p.m.
Nuno Felted Scarf, Sat., Nov.
1, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Get NaNoWriMo Off to a Bang!,
Sat., Nov. 1, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Felted Window Scarf, Sat., Nov.
1, 1-4:30 p.m.
Molded Majolica Vessels, Tues-
days, Nov. 4 - Dec. 2, 6:30-8:30
p.m.
Yoga, Tues., Nov. 4, 6:30-7:30
p.m.
For more information go to
www. crossingsatcarnegie.com or
call 507-732-7616. Crossings is
at 320 E Ave.
Funeral and Cremation Services
NObit2-E.O.W.
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www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com
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Pine Island
Local musicians
perform at Mayo Clinic
Chris Wagner and Jennifer Hauschulz played a variety of acoustic
genres at Mayo Clinics Heritage Days 150th anniversary celebration
on October 10.
By Audra DePestel
PINE ISLAND Jennifer
Hauschulz and Chris Wagner, both
of Pine Island, played acoustic
music at the Mayos Got Talent
Show this past July. After the show,
the people in charge of entertain-
ment for the Mayo Clinic asked if
Hauschulz and Wagner would be
interested in performing for Heri-
tage Days, which marked Mayos
150th anniversary this year. The
two musicians agreed and on Fri-
day, October 10, they performed
in the patient/visitor cafeteria in
the Siebens Building over the lunch
hour. Under the title Coffehouse
the musical duo played an acous-
tic variety of genres, including
classic rock, oldies, blues and coun-
try. The duo was also asked to
come back and perform next year.
Hauschulz works for the Mayo
Clinic and Wagner is the owner/
operator of Island Market in Pine
Island. Hauschulz and Wagner
have a passion for music and love
to perform. Over the years both
have played for different bands
and often perform at local com-
munity events.
By Alice Duschanek-Myers
PINE ISLAND On October
20, Technology Director Taylor
Bauman updated the Pine Island
School Board on progress with
the performance problems of the
Lenovo Tablet 2. The students have
had technical difficulty with their
computer tablets since the start of
school. Some tablets were even
sent to Japan to test issues. It was
decided the problems are from a
design flaw.
The 399 tablets will be replaced
with new versions of the Lenovo
tablet at no cost to the school dis-
trict. The shipment should arrive
in a week. It will take another week
to get them ready, collect tablets,
and assign students a new tablet.
In his report, student council
representative Ben Bauer recog-
nized the benefits of having the
technology department available
for students in the morning and at
lunchtime.
Electricians Complaint
Chad Chatson from the Minne-
sota International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers addressed the
school board during public com-
ments. He said electricians in Pine
Island and the local area have com-
plaints. Concern was expressed
about the districts choice of Javens
Electric Inc. of Mankato for the
electrical work in the new school.
There are 14 qualified electricians
in Pine Island.
Chatson said, Javens was in-
vestigated for misclassification of
workers to avoid paying higher
wages. They violated the number
of apprentices working under a
journeyman there. There were too
many apprentices and not enough
licenses.
McMartin Electric has never
been investigated. He said they
are training currently to have more
licenses, and follow state guide-
lines.
Chair John Champa thanked
Chatson and the Pine Island elec-
tricians for sharing their concerns.
He said, We will take it under
advisement and pass it on to our
construction manager.
Grade 5-12 principals report
Principal Kevin Cardille re-
ported the sports season is enter-
ing tournament time in cross coun-
try, volleyball, soccer, and foot-
ball.
The school recently had a visit
and audit for the Ramp-Up for
Readiness Program. In feedback,
the district has the appropriate
expectations for the program in
the middle and high school. Rosario
Mollo, Gifted and Talented Di-
rector, worked to coordinate the
program in the school.
In preparation for the spring ACT
test, there are plans to schedule an
online day for the high school.
Some middle school students will
be relocated for the day. The bells
will be shut off to provide the test
environment and quiet areas will
be posted.
Cardille attended the River Ren-
dezvous in Winona with the fifth
grade. The trip was integrated with
history and social studies curricu-
lum to present a realistic experi-
ence of life in the past in Minne-
sota.
The PowerSchool application
in the middle school has been up-
dated to eliminate issues.
Superintendents report
Superintendent Tammy Berg-
Beniak reported on the Panther
STARRS expectations training for
students using district technology.
The training is linked with the
Positive Behavioral Intervention
and Supports (PBIS) program and
the schools technology use policy.
It is aimed at the younger students.
She reported that gains narrow-
ing the achievement gap make the
middle school eligible to apply to
the Minnesota Department of Edu-
cation to be recognized as a Cel-
ebration School.
The library grant was completed.
The lights at the football field were
repaired. Pine Island hosted a
National ACT Test on October
25.
The Pine Island School District
was recognized for its high level
of participation in the Blood Drive.
Other business
Financial Advisor Todd Netzke
updated the board on the budget.
The district is $350,000 behind in
revenues because the state has not
begun paying out for special edu-
cation this year. Enrollment has
increased by about 33 students
since last year. Each student brings
$7,000 into the district. The dis-
trict has saved $90,000 so far this
year because of converting to tech-
nology, and not needing to pur-
chase texts and materials. The fi-
nal audit report will soon be ready
for the board to review. The audit
review is on the November 6 school
board agenda.
The school board reviewed an
energy audit from Xcel Energy
for June and July. The use was
compared to other elementary and
high schools. Use of 8,510 kWh is
considered operating efficiently.
The schools used 10,570 kWh,
which was lower than average but
24% more than efficient schools.
Champa said some of the improve-
ments that will be made to the
buildings will improve energy use.
The school board approved over-
night trips for the FCCLA offic-
ers to St. Louis Park November 8-
10, the Roots and Shoots (Science
Club) to Wolf Ridge Environmen-
tal Learning Center in February
2015, and the science summer field
trip to the Galapagos Islands in
Ecuador June 20-27, 2016.
Fundraising will be done to cover
some of the student expenses.
The board accepted $10,000 in
donations from the On Demand
community work of five IBM
employees who volunteered in the
Pine Island Schools. The dona-
tion amounts to $2,000 each to
the district, elementary school,
middle school, high school, and
PIAAA Foundation.
A maternity leave of absence in
January 2015 for kindergarten
teacher Anna Graner was approved
by the school board.
PI School student tablets
diagnosed with problems
Mazeppa
Name: James Kroll
Parents: Carol and Chuck
Siblings: Andy and Christian
High school activities: Cross coun-
try, track and field, wind ensemble,
pep band, jazz band, concert choir,
mens ensemble, carolers, student
council, math league, prom commit-
tee, DECA, and National Honor So-
ciety
Favorite class or subject: Statis-
tics
Best high school memory: The
New York City music trip last spring
Hobbies: Running, hanging out
with friends, and enjoying the out-
doors
Person or persons you would like
to meet, living or dead: Jesus Christ
Favorite...
Book: Enders Game by Orson Scott
Card
Movie: The Dark Knight trilogy
TV show: SpongeBob Square-pants
Song: Titanium featuring Sia by
David Guetta
If you won the lottery, what would
one of your first purchases be? A
college education
Describe yourself in one word:
Persistent
College/career plans: I plan on
attending either Drake University or
the University of St. Thomas and
majoring in actuarial science. After
college, I plan on becoming an asso-
ciate actuary and moving to the big
city where I will marry my princess
and live life to the fullest.
PINE ISLAND
SENIOR PROFILE
Fall Speech Contest held
PLAINVIEW Hiawatha Valley Toastmasters of Red Wing member Heidi
Turner, left, employed by Schafer Farms, and member Ruth Greenslade,
center, who is employed by Goodhue County, both recently competed in
the Area 83 Fall Speech Contest held at the Plainview Community
Center on September 12. Clubs in Red Wing, Hastings, Pine Island,
Rochester and Plainview each sent their best presenters for this annual
event. On the right is Paula Muth of Pine Island who is the Area 83
Governor managing over all the clubs listed. Turner presented a humorous
speech reminiscing about her grandparents, while Greenslade entered
an extemporaneous impromptu competition. Toastmasters are a worldwide
organization focusing on public speaking and leadership skills. For
more information, please visit d6tm.org or call Al at 651-329-7860 and
visit a club near you!
By Alicia Hunt-Welch
MAZEPPA Two candidates
are vying for Mazeppa mayor and
four for two city council seats.
Running for a two-year term for
mayor are long-time councilor
Scott Parker and John Betcher.
Both positions for city council are
for four-year terms. Incumbents
Tom Marsh and Michael Hammes
are being challenged by Henry
Betcher and Jeremy Tri. The can-
didates were asked some questions
by the News-Record. Below are
their responses; the two mayoral
candidates are first, followed by
the council candidates. Neither of
the Betchers provided a photo
before the publishing deadline.
Personal Profiles
JOHN BETCHER Ive lived in and
around Mazeppa for over 50 years; all
my life really. I had the implement busi-
ness for 31 and a half years. Ive farmed
over 50 years.
PARKER I have a family of five and
have lived in Mazeppa since 1989. I am
originally from Rochester MN. In 1976
my parents moved to Northern Virginia,
where I lived until August 1987 and
then moved back to Rochester. Gradu-
ated from James Elwell Brown Stuart
High School in Virginia; then attended
three years of apprenticeship training
through the State of Maryland. I worked
in Washington DC as a union painter,
moved back to Minnesota and contin-
ued painting. I am currently taking classes
through Michigan State University in
Leadership pertaining to my work field.
I currently sit on a $35 million Health
and Welfare fund, the Finishing Trades
of the Upper Midwest Apprenticeship
Training Association & Fund, The Gover-
nors Developmental Workforce Council
for the State of Minnesota, and Presi-
dent of the Zumbrota Area Ambulance
Association. My hobbies are my kids,
camping and the many groups I work
with. I was a Fireman First Responder of
twenty years, and a past Lions member.
HENRY BETCHER For one thing I
have lived here all my life. Im the forth
oldest resident in this community. I gradu-
ated from Mazeppa High School in 1953.
I was a Merchant Seaman at Great Lakes
for five and a half years. I spent two
years in the military. I was a construc-
tion worker for with Knudson Construc-
tion out of Minneapolis for 30 years. A
carpenter foreman. Married to Marlene.
HAMMES Ive lived in Mazeppa for
almost 62 years. I went to school in
Mazeppa and attended college. Ive been
working at Land O Lakes for 42 plus
years. Married to LaVonne. I have two
daughters, Stephanie, Courtney, and a
grandson Dalton. I was on the Zum-
brota-Mazeppa school board for 15 years.
I belonged on various committees. I was
a Mazeppa fireman First Responder, now
retired.
MARSH I moved to town from
Stewartville in 1990. I work at Schott
Distributing, am a member of the Mazeppa
Lions Club and owner of TNT Buggies.
My wife works for the Clinic and we have
four boys. I enjoy boating, fishing, and
camping.
TRI Im originally from Mazeppa;
pretty much lived here my whole life. I
graduated from Zumbrota-Mazeppa. I
work at Custom Iron in Zumbrota as the
purchasing coordinator for about a year
and a half. Im single and live on the
Main Street of Mazeppa.
Why did you decide to run in
2014?
JOHN BETCHER Basically, I dont
care for the other person thats running
for mayor and I think theres something
I have to offer. Thats all.
PARKER The reason I am running
for Mayor is that the current Mayor Bob
Beniak is retiring. Being on the council
during the last eighteen years the city of
Mazeppa has come a long way. We have
replaced a decaying bridge, upgraded
roads, built a new water reservoir. All
while keeping the taxes as low as pos-
sible for the citizens of our community.
HENRY BETCHER I think theres
things that are not done correctly. I feel
that there is prejudice for some people.
There are things that have been done
here that cost a lot of money and are not
doing us any good. The bridge built with
the water line under it; they let it freeze
up the first year, and hid it under the
carpet for 14 years, and theyve got a
fire hydrant on the other side of the
bridge with no water under it. They dont
follow through when they bid road projects
and on other projects nobody inspects
anything.
HAMMES I guess I ran to try and
continue on the governance weve started
with, during my term, we try to keep the
budget down; which we do a really nice
job. And try to keep infrastructure going.
We never want to raise taxes, and make
it uncomfortable for people to live in
their community. I think weve done a
marvelous job. Mazeppa is a nice, safe,
comfortable, friendly town. And if I can
keep that going, and keep Mazeppa fresh
in everybodys minds; Im very happy.
MARSH Many years of experience
on the council, I understand what is
going on, calm and level headed. Id
also like to ensure we fill the openings
created with upcoming retirements with
people who will continue to serve the
community.
TRI Ive always been extremely in-
terested in government and politics. I
want to look out for my home town and
I want to make sure we are going in the
right direction. I just want to be a little
more involved in the community.
What do you see are the three
areas of greatest concern for the
city at this time, or in the near
future? What would you sug-
gest to resolve these issues?
JOHN BETCHER We need to look at
some type of expansion to create a few
more jobs in town. Housing is always an
issue; to build more houses. I guess we
have to keep entertaining the idea of
people coming here to create new busi-
ness and houses. Where you start with
that or where you end up; I have no clue.
PARKER Orderly growth Keeping
taxes low but still able to improve infra-
structure, snow removal, help with plan-
ning and zoning projects to improve the
city. Most important - getting Mazeppa
natural gas. Last year we saw an alarm-
ing rate for liquid petroleum gas. There
will be a cost to bring it into town but
how long do we wait. I believe that no LP
in Mazeppa is detrimental to growth;
with Pine Island, and Zumbrota both
having it. Whether we run it as city utility
or a supplier, I think it needs to be done;
but we need the community on board to
move ahead.
HENRY BETCHER Taxes. Letting
people hook up to sewer and water with-
out any cost in the new addition. Street
plowing is ridiculous; they plow the snow
up on the sides of the roads and leave it
there all winter on Main Street till its so
high they cant get over it. Im only one
man on the council so I can speak my
piece; and if they vote against me, Im
still out. However, if I see there is some-
thing really done incorrectly I will go to
the state, or the fire marshall or who-
ever I have to go to correct the issue.
HAMMES Its a perfect community
to live in, so we have to continue on with
our current policies. We need to keep
the infrastructure - street, lights and
sewer and water going and current.
Be sure the people in town are safe and
comfortable living here. We might have
some abandoned properties around that
could use cleaning up. I think its a safe
community. Our job is to keep tax low
and people safe, keep the streets nice
and plowed. I think Mazeppas a pretty
safe community. The fire department
works and the First Responders are ac-
tive.
MARSH The sewer plant will be
looked at as the city grows; its working
great now but as more homes and busi-
nesses come to town it will be dealt
with. Some of the city streets are getting
to be in tough shape; they will most
likely have to be patched up to get by,
but in the not too distant future they will
need to be re-done. With the increase in
young families to the area, we need to
find ways to create more trails for safer
access to all sides of town and consider
the addition of a new park.
TRI Providing services that we have
without becoming too much of a burden
on citizens. Outside of that there are
groups in town working to improve the
appearance and try and attract more
businesses into town. I think the city
could be a little more accommodating
for them; maybe a partnership. First,
that is essential on when the state and
federal level is going to do, what they
kick back down to the smaller communi-
ties. If there are not more funds com-
ing, we need to look at alternative ways
to raise those funds; whether they be
co-ops or more municipal businesses.
What qualities do you have
that would be beneficial to serv-
ing in this position?
JOHN BETCHER Business experi-
ence.
PARKER Some of the qualifications
I bring to the office is my eighteen years
of service to the city from good times in
the late 90s early 2000s to the bad
times in 2009 through 2011.
HENRY BETCHER My qualities are
as good as anybody that is there. I have
more knowledge of this community of
anybody on the council.
MARSH I have an excellent meeting
attendance record and participate in all
discussions during meetings.
TRI I think Id be bringing a younger
generations view into things, a different
outlook on things. My way of doing things
would be: instead of making decisions
based on my personal feelings, Id want
to get input from as many people in
town as possible before decisions are
made. My goal is to encourage more
participation in the local government
and how things are done.
How has the city been run-
ning, in your opinion, during the
last couple years?
JOHN BETCHER Theres things that
I feel that didnt get done that should
have gotten done. Small, minor; but
they should have gotten done; had more
attention paid to them.
PARKER Ive sat on a council that
has always taken the best interests of
the community to heart. Its an honor to
work for the citizens in Mazeppa the last
18 years. Some folks might not agree
with some of the decisions Ive made
but I always had the best interests for
the city as a whole; not whats best for a
few. I have a true passion for what I do
at my work place and representing the
city. Any time I can talk about Mazeppa,
sell it to someone, Im there. Best fire-
works and city celebration in the state.
HENRY BETCHER Horrible.
HAMMES The last four years of my
term, I think the city has been running
like a top; its running smoothly. I think
we have to thank our city administrator.
Hes done a marvelous job, as far as the
everyday running of the city. I think Duane
Hofschulte has done a marvelous job of
keeping us going; and when we lose
him, I expect its going to be slightly
traumatic. A new person coming in to
learn the ropes of running a small city. I
think that will be tough and I think we
are going to miss him a lot.
MARSH The city is running well and
has done a good job of keeping spend-
ing under control.
TRI I cant say there are any major
complaints. I thinks its more just a
status quo than anything. They are not
rocking the boat, nothing major one way
or the other. Its just staying the course
aint a long term answer.
Why should citizens vote for
you on Election Day?
JOHN BETCHER Basically, like I
said before, Im business oriented. I like
the home town business, I like the small
town business, and Im business ori-
ented.
PARKER I am asking the citizens of
Mazeppa to vote for me for Mayor be-
cause I truly care about this town I
proudly call home. I have raised three
wonderful children in a town with good
morals and family values and great friends.
That is a tradition that has to keep going
as cities get bigger problems occur but
we must keep our town that Village in
the Valley a safe place to raise our kids
along with the best educational school
system in Southern MN and the best
people on earth.
HENRY BETCHER Thats up to them.
Anybody that wants to vote for me is
welcome to, and if they dont it wont
hurt me a bit.
HAMMES Id like to think Ive helped
keep Mazeppa on the straight and nar-
row, livable; taxes in check. I think weve
done marvelous things every year here
with the same amount of money. Mazeppa
is growing at a nice pace; a couple
houses a year and I dont think thats
going to break the city. I think that our
levys are pretty much the same; we
havent raised taxes except for the streets
last year. Mazeppa is a beautiful little
friendly city and I hope I had a part of it;
a hand in keeping it a little wonderful
community.
MARSH I have lived in town for 20
years. Jenny and I have two of the boys
still in the local schools. I have a great
relationship with City employees and
am easy to get ahold of and care for the
citizens of Mazeppa.
TRI Im a local. Vote for me be-
cause I might bring a little more energy
to the city council meeting; maybe a
different view, stimulate more discus-
sion within the council itself.
Two are running for
Mazeppa mayor, and four
for two city council seats
Scott Parker
Mike Hammes
Tom Marsh Jeremy Tri
NEWS-RECORD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2014 PAGE 3B

Pine Island
Pine Island studies solar
energy zoning ordinances
By Alice Duschanek-Myers
PINE ISLAND At the Pine
Island City Council meeting on
October 21, City Clerk Jon
Eickhoff updated the council on
the Planning and Zoning
Commissions (P&Z) investiga-
tion of solar energy zoning ordi-
nances.
According to Eickhoff, P&Z
reviewed solar energy ordinances
in the United States, but settled on
some from Minnesota. The com-
mission did not feel qualified to
write a solar zoning ordinance.
P&Z does have a budget and au-
thorized funds to contract with
Municipal Development Group to
write one.
He said that P&Z identified some
prohibitions to be included in the
ordinance. These include prohib-
iting the production of energy to
sale in residential areas, restrict-
ing production for sale to com-
mercial and agricultural zones,
requiring screening of solar sites,
and requiring removal of equip-
ment if it becomes inoperable. P&Z
is not ready to make any formal
recommendations to the council.
East frontage/roundabout
City Engineer Neil Britton rec-
ommended paying Estimate #4 for
$489,597.26 to Rochester Sand and
Gravel. The permanent lights in
the project will be delivered in
December and must be installed
at that time. The council autho-
rized paying the request.
$90,480.23 is still retained by the
City of Pine Island.
The council questioned if the
signs were sufficient on CSAH
11 and the roundabout intersec-
tion. Britton said any signs must
be approved by MnDOT. The signs
will not cause accidents but can
be confusing to drivers.
Mayor Steele asked if the
completion of the project would
trigger MnDOT to take action on
closing the North Main entrance
to US Highway 52. Britton had no
new information to share.
Jon Eickhoff said, Their
(MnDOTs) position is they did
let us know.
Steele said, Ask them
(MnDOT) to give us some notice,
as it affects those businesses on
North Main Street.
The council held a public hear-
ing for assessments on the East
Frontage Road Project. There are
presently only two businesses on
the frontage road. DCL Partners
LLC received an assessment pro-
posal from the city for $173,748.42.
Forward Alma LLC received a
proposed assessment for
$277,867.78. Eickhoff said, Both
are disputing their assessments.
No one attended the hearing.
The council discussed whether
to continue the hearing to get more
information, or approve the as-
sessments for the East Frontage
Road and the owners could le-
gally dispute the
assessments. Erick Diskerud ques-
tioned if the council would set a
precedent for the future. City At-
torney Bob Vose said, Not le-
gally, but politically.
Jerry Vettel made a motion to
close the public hearing, which
died for lack of a second. Joel Knox
made a motion to continue the
hearing to get more information.
Diskerud seconded the motion, and
the council unanimously approved
it. The council directed Eickhoff
to talk with the owners to resolve
the dispute. The resolution to adopt
the assessments was tabled.
Britton recommended request-
ing Goodhue County lower the
speed limit on CSAH 11 to 30
mph, coming down the hill and all
the way through the roundabout
intersection. The council directed
city staff to make the request.
2015 NW Street
Improvement Project
A public hearing was held to
consider $1,412,014.63 of street
improvements in the northwest
section of the city. Britton pre-
sented information on the plans.
The improvements include
theproposed full reconstruction of
1st Avenue NW between West
Center Street and 3rd Street NW,
1st Street NW between 2nd Av-
enue NW and Main Street (CSAH
62), and 2nd Street NW between
2nd Avenue NW and Main Street
(CSAH 62).
About thirty residents from the
area attended the hearing, many
asking questions and giving input
on the project. Their main con-
cerns were placement of sidewalks,
necessity of sidewalks on both sides
of the streets, effects on retaining
walls, sidewalks to accommodate
parking for the church and funeral
home, and preservation of the hard
maples in the neighborhood. A
resident with a higher possible
assessment questioned if his prop-
erty value would increase equiva-
lent to the project improvements.
Britton said the engineers had
worked with residents in the past
to preserve trees and there would
be more information to discuss
specifics at the design meeting on
the project. There will also be a
final assessment hearing. The city
would like to bid the project in the
winter to complete it next sum-
mer.
Eickhoff reviewed funding in-
formation from David Drown &
Associates. Todd Robertson and
Steve Oelkers of the Street and
Public Works Department recom-
mended borrowing an additional
$250,000 for maintenance of other
streets. Oelkers said, Every year
we ask for $150,000 and get
$50,000. Thats why there is a
problem. We cant keep doing this.
Diskerud said, In the past we
have not taken care of streets. Thats
why we have this problem now.
We should do it.
The council approved the fund-
ing amendment for street mainte-
nance, and ordered improvements
and the preparation of plans for
the 2015 NW Street Project.
Other business
The council approved a ciga-
rette business license from No-
vember 1 to December 31, 2014
for the new Dollar General Store.
The council authorized the use
of signatories for Jonathan Eickhoff
(city clerk), Stephanie Pocklington
(deputy clerk), Rod Steele (mayor),
Jerry Vettel ( mayor pro-tem), and
Krista Rowe (deputy registrar).
The council took no action to
enforce removal of a debris pile
and excavated rock on the prop-
erty of Larry Ellingson. Mayor
Rod Steele reported that the issue
was 95% rectified. Ellingson
brought dirt in and removed rock
from the property. It looks better
than ever, he said. The only con-
cern now is protecting the reten-
tion pond in that area.
The council will meet to offi-
cially certify the November 4 elec-
tion results on November 10, 2014
at 7 p.m.
Robertson reported there is no
progress on the high strength waste
agreement with Land O Lakes.
The digester was 90% cleared. Fire
hydrants were flushed. The gun-
shot hole in the water tower was
repaired. The street department is
preparing for snowplowing and
working on having mailboxes re-
located in the cul-de-sacs. The
sewer flow study report is 90%
complete. The sewer main from
the creamery to the treatment plant
will be cleaned and televised.
Spikes from rainfall are obvious
in the report. Twelve jets were
replaced at the swimming pool.
Britton reported that the esti-
mated cost for a 66-stall parking
lot without curb and gutter for park-
and-ride is $97,000.
By Audra DePestel
Pumpkin Carving with Grandma Day
was a special day for kindergarteners
PINE ISLAND Pine Island
Elementary School kindergarteners
were excited to have their grandmas
or special guests come to school
for the annual Pumpkin Carving
with Grandma Day held in the school
cafeteria on Friday, October 24.
Above, from left to right, are Erica
Ryan and her grandmother,
Rosemary Koenig, and Jayne Henke
and her grandson, Kaleb Henke.
After all the carving was done and
all was cleaned up, everyone enjoyed
snacks and refreshments.
Right: Ryleigh Wencel is joined by
her grandmother, Rhonda Wencel,
and together they made a happy-
faced jack-o-lantern.
Stolp is Pine Island
Student of the Month
Emalie Stolp
PINE ISLAND The Pine Is-
land School agriculture department
has selected Emalie Stolp as the
Lions Club Student of the Month
for October.
Advisor Shawn Erickson stated:
Emalie was selected on her
strong interest in the FFA chapter
and department course work. She
is currently serving as chapter presi-
dent and a Region 8 FFA Assis-
tant Officer. This semester she is
in animal science, pet/vet animal
and food science. Emalie is a leader
both in the classroom and out of
it. She is constantly recruiting stu-
dents to become involved in the
ag program. She is very passion-
ate about agriculture and the FFA.
She is a great asset to the Pine
Island High School. It has been an
honor and a pleasure to work with
Emalie over the past couple of
years.
Stolp has also taken the explor-
ing agriculture and wildlife classes.
She plans to receive her State FFA
Degree this spring. She has been
president and vice-president of the
Roscoe Rockets 4-H Club.
Stolp is the top female shooter
on the schools trap shooting team,
having shot 21 out of 25 clay pi-
geons. She has held this honor the
past three years.
Stolp was a member of the
Goodhue County 4-H General
Livestock Judging Team. Two
years ago, she and the team com-
peted at the Denver and Kansas
City national shows. Stolp shows
Angus cattle and sheep at the county
and state fairs.
Stolp is considering attending
the University of Wisconsin River
Falls and majoring in agricultural
education. She is the daughter of
Julie and David Stolp.
Pine Island Lions Club distributes
dictionaries to elementary students
Lion Nadeen Lunde is with some of the third grade students who received dictionaries from the Pine Island
Lions Club. From left to right are Ethan Leiferman, Cayden Bertsinger, Corbin Hood, and Cheyenne Douglas.
PINE ISLAND On Monday,
October 20, the Pine Island Lions
Club distributed 105 dictionaries
to Pine Island Elementary School
third-graders and their teachers.
This is the third annual presenta-
tion and is part of the Lions
Internationals literacy program.
The Lions Clubs were chal-
lenged in 1924 by Helen Keller to
be Knights of the Blind. When
local Lions Club member Nadeen
Lunde asked if the students knew
who Heller Keller was, their hands
went up in mass. They learned
about her in second grade. This
was a great opportunity for Lunde
to tell the students about the con-
nection between Keller and the
Lions.
The dictionary is made of re-
cycled paper and the students are
encouraged to write in their dic-
tionaries, since they are theirs to
keep. The book also contains The
Declaration of Independence, and
information about each state, world
countries, US presidents, and the
planets. A guide to Braille and
sign language is also included.
Oronoco approves new fire truck
By Karen Snyder
ORONOCO Fire truck, fur-
naces, deficient roadwork, and
more: An abbreviated Oronoco
City Council handled a flurry of
business at its October 21 meet-
ing.
Councilor Nathan Hartung and
Mayor Kevin McDermott, who was
away tending to a family emer-
gency, missed the session at which
the council approved the purchase
of a new fire truck. Fire Chief Dan
Sundt anticipates late July or early
August delivery of the $300,000
vehicle.
Fire hall to get
high-efficiency furnaces
With a 3-0 vote, the council
approved Decklever Mechanicals
bid of $6,387.46 to remove two
old furnaces from the fire hall and
replace them with 95 percent effi-
cient units.
The go-ahead included an ad-
ditional expenditure of up to $1,000
for electrical work and a stipula-
tion that any rebate money will go
to the building fund.
Naming a park
Councilor Trish Shields re-
quested, and Vice Mayor Skyler
Breitenstein and Councilor Jayne
Krause agreed, to rename the area
formerly called flooded proper-
ties Garden Park.
Territory worthy of a name up-
grade also rates a cleaning. Gar-
den Parks will happen Nov. 1.
Everyone is welcome. Bring
your gloves and some good work
boots, Shields said. Volunteers
will meet at 8 a.m.
County says no
to roadwork repairs
Oronoco property owner Jan
Throndson reiterated the com-
plaints he made at the September
council meeting.
Olmsted County, he repeated,
widened Minnesota Avenue by
gouging out gentle slopes on his
and others downtown properties,
leaving steep, eroding hillsides that
are impossible to maintain.
The county continues to refuse
to remedy that problem and all
the others, too. As Mayor
McDermott pointed out at
Septembers council meeting,
sheer drop-offs arent the only
trouble spots the countys construc-
tion created.
In fact, a dozen or so issues re-
main neglected. As far as Im
concerned, this is far from over,
McDermott said last month. He
promised to go before the county
board if necessary.
A letter from Olmsted County
arrived on October 21 stating that
the county intends to fix no glitches
because it considers the roadwork
complete.
Our next step, Breitenstein
said, is to get on the country board
agenda and explain our situation.
Other business
Thanks were expressed from the
council to Oronocos assistant clerk
Rebecca McGuire who applied her
computer expertise and artistic flair
to spiff up the citys website. You
can admire her work and the sites
new look at oronoco.com.
State Representative Duane
Quam and State Sen. Dave Senjem
will attend the October 28 Water
and Sewer Committee meeting to
discuss funding for Oronocos
proposed wastewater treatment
facility. Without financial assis-
tance from the legislature, I dont
think the project can get done,
Breitenstein said.
The council scheduled a bud-
get workshop for 5 p.m. on De-
cember 1.
The council will hold a brief
special session at 6:45 p.m. on
December 16 (15 minutes before
the regular meeting) to set the fi-
nal 2015 tax levy. The levy,
Breitenstein said, will be the same
as or less than the tentative levy
agreed to in September.
In unanimous votes, the coun-
cilors:
Accepted AgStar grants of
$2,700 and $2,000 to help pay for
a portable radio for the Oronoco
Fire and First Responders Depart-
ments and for personal protective
equipment for first responders.
Appointed Ashley Rew as a
firefighter.
Appointed Lynnelle Campeau
as a first responder.
Okayed the landscape plan for
Peoples Energy Cooperatives
solar plant.
Renewed liquor licenses for
Tillys Tavern and Oronoco Gas
N Go.
The next regular council meet-
ing will take place at 7 p.m. No-
vember 18 at Oronoco Commu-
nity Center.
Three-car accident
north of Pine Island
PINE ISLAND A three-car
crash on Highway 52 north of Pine
Island left five people with minor
injuries on Thursday, October 23.
The vehicles were all headed
northbound when Ruth Grove, 19,
of Wanamingo, struck the rear of
the the vehicle driven by Jeffrey
Nolte, 44, of Mabel. Noltes ve-
hicle was then pushed into the rear
of a vehicle driven by Abdulkadir
Omar, 46, of Seatac, Washing-
ton.
Conditions were extremely
foggy at the time of the crash, ac-
cording to a Goodhue County dis-
patcher. The Zumbrota Fire De-
partment and the Zumbrota Am-
bulance assisted at the scene.
Grove and her two passengers,
Olivia Grove, 14, and Gavin
Sommer, 10, both of Wanamingo,
were taken to St. Marys Hospital
in Rochester. A third passenger,
Reed Sommer, 7, also of
Wanamingo, wasnt injured. Ruth
Grove was in fair condition as of
Friday morning. Olivia Grove and
Sommer were not listed.
Jeffrey Nolte and his passen-
ger, Elijah Nolte, 10, of Mabel,
were also taken to the hospital.
Jeffrey was seen and dismissed.
No information was available on
Elijah.
Omar suffered no apparent in-
juries.
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Zumbrota
Less than a week before the inaugural screening of His Neighbor Phil, members of the projects steering
committee gathered to finalize details. Seated, from left to right, are Jim Wedge, Tricia Stiller (on arm of
loveseat), Sue Wedge, Judy and Paul Rockne; standing are Pam Potter Langley, Judy Lang, Jessica Hoeper,
Ronda Anderson-Sand, Angie Gustafson, Pastor Jan Fischer. Not pictured: Connie and Bob Hawley.
By Marilyn Anderson
ZUMBROTA Less than a week
before His Neighbor Phil was
scheduled to have its inaugural
screening at the State Theatre,
eleven members of the projects
local steering committee met to
finalize details for an opening gala
and ten showings scheduled Oc-
tober 25 through November 2. As
they gathered for a group photo in
a members living room, Ronda
Anderson-Sand quipped, This is
almost like having a family por-
trait! Indeed, the devoted team
had formed unique relationships,
met new people, and learned skills
they likely never dreamed of when
they signed on to the project in the
fall of 2013 and began their work
on the complex project.
A look back
Pam Potter Langley and Ander-
son-Sand recently provided can-
did responses to a variety of ques-
tions about the past fourteen
months. Besides being members
of the local steering committee
for the film, one or both of them
were always present during the
actual filming of the feature-length
movie that took place during a
three-and-a-half week span in
March and April of this year.
Anderson-Sand is also director of
the State Theatre.
On September 5, 2013, Potter
Langley stood on the stage of the
State Theatre and introduced Scott
Thompson, writer, director, and
producer of My Town Pictures.
She had first heard of Thompson
and his work through her daugh-
ter, Lauren Langworthy.
Langworthy had learned of
Thompsons work and thought
Zumbrota might be a good setting
and match for one of his projects.
Thirty people heard Thompson tell
how the production company fo-
cused on making films in small
communities, adjusting the script
to fit a specific community, and
incorporating local history, land-
marks, and people as components
of the story. Now, less than 14
months later, first screenings of
His Neighbor Phil are being
shown from the same stage. The
movie is being shown through
Sunday, November 2 at 7:30 p.m.
There is also a 2 p.m. matinee on
Sunday, November 2. There will
be no movie on Saturday, Novem-
ber 1. More information is avail-
able online at zaac.org.
When asked about their expec-
tations going into the initial meet-
ing on the project in September,
2013, Potter Langley said she didnt
have any expectations. I knew a
project like this couldnt get done
without a lot of people. A second
meeting was held a few weeks
later. When everyone at both
meetings wanted to go on, it re-
ally shocked me, said Potter Lan-
gley. Anderson-Sand said, Know-
ing about the idea, we had to put it
out there and let the community
make the decision. We talked about
it a week or two before we set up
the meeting that it is a good
idea, but do we have to do it now?
She recalled that many people, who
would potentially be involved in
the proposed project, including
herself, had just completed a lo-
cal production.
But the project moved along
on faith, said Potter Langley.
I am thankful for...
When asked to finish the sen-
tence I am thankful for... both
women talked about community.
Potter Langley was thankful the
community took a risk and cre-
ated something through their col-
laboration, courage and coopera-
tion. They cared about the quality
and the details.
Anderson-Sand talked about the
community response in providing
for the needs of the actors and the
crew. As her familys home was
being used for the film, normal
living conditions were disrupted.
I was so thankful for the food!
Our kitchen was being used in the
movie.
A total of 333 people, with many
wearing multiple hats, provided
thousands of volunteer hours (No
way to calculate the exact num-
ber said Anderson-Sand) repre-
senting individuals, businesses, and
organizations, providing meals
(including meeting special dietary
needs), housing, transportation,
props, communication, and sched-
uling. Zumbrota is very unique.
Where else could it have hap-
pened? asked Potter Langley.
Hands down, best food around,
the actors and crew said, added
Anderson-Sand.
They also talked of the patience
and commitment of the volunteers
to be extras in the movie. The sched-
ule was unpredictable at times re-
sulting in long waits for their
scenes. The filming of the last scene
in the theatre was recalled. Doz-
ens of people waited for hours in a
nearby church basement to be sum-
moned for the scene. It was a
hometown reunion of folks visit-
ing, drinking coffee and eating
bars! On another occasion, people
were stopped on the street and asked
if they had an hour to serve as an
extra for a downtown scene.
They credited the steering com-
mittee for keeping everything run-
ning smoothly, leading up to and
during the filming. Paul Rockne
has served as the local manager of
the LLC for the investors of the
film; Tricia Stiller and Jessica
Hoeper were instrumental in or-
ganizing the meals; Angie
Gustafson arranged housing for
cast and crew and oversaw com-
munication. Other members work-
ing on numerous details included
Judy Rockne, Jim and Sue Wedge,
Pastor Jan Fischer, Judy Lang, and
Connie and Bob Hawley. Their
dedication and commitment as-
sured the projects timeline and
completion.
The crew and actors
When the crew rolled into town,
I realized, this (project) is really
going to happen, said Anderson-
Sand. Not only did Zumbrota wel-
come the ten-member crew, but
the crew welcomed the people of
Zumbrota as part of their team.
Potter Langley described how open
crew members were to teaching
and sharing their skills. I didnt
think we would be producing the
movie! We were part of it at every
level. We (local actors and volun-
teers) could learn to do a sound
check or learn about set design
learn what we wanted. The crew
was so enjoyable. They really
embraced us as part of the crew.
The professional actors, ac-
tresses, and musicians were in town
a varied amount of time depend-
ing on their roles. All were de-
scribed by Anderson-Sand as very
down-to-earth and friendly people.
Several people still gets notes and
phone calls from Daniel Roebuck,
Ellen Dolan, and Stephanie
Zimbalist. Unfortunately, due to
other commitments, none of the
professional actors will be able to
attend the sneak preview.
Ill never forget the time...
For people involved in the film,
whether as closely as members of
the Steering Committee, any of
the 333 volunteers, or someone
who happened to drive past a scene
being set up along Zumbrotas
Main Street, there are probably a
wide range of memories and mo-
ments that will never be forgotten
some humorous, some serious,
some once-in-a-lifetime moments.
While both Potter Langley and
Anderson-Sand have many sto-
ries and fond memories of the past
fourteen months and the making
of His Neighbor Phil, Ander-
son-Sand reflected back with an
overarching theme of gratitude.
This was truly a community
project that would not have been
successful without the many people
who gave so generously of their
time and resources. Many people
spent time interacting and build-
ing friendships. And there were
many people who worked so cheer-
fully and tirelessly for very little
recognition.
Potter Langley reflected on the
theme of the movie, Alzheimers
disease, and it being a story about
memories. She said, I think we
made them (memories). We lived
the neighborhood. The story is the
real exciting thing to share. It is
the story of one family and how
they deal with the changes that
come with Alzheimers.
ZM44-1ccx2
Write-In
Richard Meyerhofer
ZM School Board
Candidate
Paid for by Richard Meyerhofer for School Board.
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By Marilyn Anderson
ZUMBROTA Theatre-goers
received the bonus of a mild, calm
evening to attend the gala event of
His Neighbor Phil Saturday
evening, October 25. The festive
evening was attended by approxi-
mately 170 people cast and crew
members, and volunteers involved
in making the film, and others in-
terested in the event, taking the
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of
seeing the first screening of a movie
filmed entirely on location in Zum-
brota.
The evening began with a so-
cial hour on the theater block. Wine,
beer and cider were served at Cross-
ings and the State Theatre while
dessert and coffee were offered
around the corner at the History
Center with luminaries lighting
the way.
The movie debut began at 8 p.m.
after a photo was taken on the State
Theatre stage of the films musi-
cians, cast, and crew in attendance.
Writer and director Scott Thomp-
son spoke briefly before the pre-
miere, expressing appreciation to
the community. Everything we
asked for we got...and more. He
also took a moment to brag about
the actors in the film, asking any-
one in the audience with an acting
part to stand. He specifically
complimented local actors Bob
Bird of Zumbrota, who became
Phil, and Kristi Knudson of Roch-
ester, who plays a lead role as a
daughter (Isabel) of professional
actors Daniel Roebuck (Harvey)
and Stephanie Zimbalist (Mary).
The film received an enthusias-
His Neighbor Phil makes gala debut
Marie Marvin, Marti Steffen, Steve and Terri Knudson were among those starting their evening at Crossings.
Marvin and Steffen were in the film; the Knudsons are parents of Kristi Knudson, a lead actress who played
the role of Isabel.
Bob and Connie Hawley are members
of the His Neighbor Phil local
steering committee. They also owned
and operated the State Theatre for
many years. The theatre plays
prominently in His Neighbor Phil.
Logan and Dave Langley were
looking forward to the debut of His
Neighbor Phil. Logan, formerly of
Zumbrota and now of Minneapolis,
is one of the musicians in the movie.
He wrote both of the songs he
performed as well as another song
and a couple other instrumentals
in the movie. Logan was able to
see portions of the movie during
editing, but he, just like other
members of the cast, had not seen
the entire movie until Saturday
evenings debut.
Scott Thompson, left, of My Town Pictures, writer and director of His
Neighbor Phil, and Bob Bird of Zumbrota were often being questioned
and congratulated during the social hour of the His Neighbor Phil
gala. Bird played the role of Phil. Bird said it was a lot of fun to make the
movie, and he hopes the story will bring attention to Alzheimers not
just cure it, but someday we will be able to eliminate it.
Hugh Okane (center) came from St. Paul to the premiere showing of
His Neighbor Phil. Greeting and serving him at the History Center are
Angie Gustafson, left, and Jan Fischer. Okane said he last attended a
movie at the State Theatre approximately 65 years ago. He attended
Wanamingo schools, before attending high school in Kenyon where he
graduated in 1948. Since he knew Ray Sands growing up and learned
Sands and his band were in the movie, Okane called for tickets to the
gala.
tic ovation at its conclusion and
again at the end of the credits.
Additional editing and modifica-
tions, such as lighting adjustments,
will be made to the film before it
is ready for distribution. In thank-
ing people for the support of the
project, Pam Potter Langley noted
the many people present who
played a role in making it happen.
After having the local steering
committee stand - followed by
those who had provided food, hous-
ing, or transportation, invested
money or donated resources in the
project - nearly the entire audi-
ence was standing.
Theatre Director Ronda Ander-
son-Sand summed up her feelings
of seeing the movie for the first
time: I was so impressed with
the final product! Zumbrota can
be very proud of this film.
Additional showings continue
through Sunday, November 2.
In fourteen months, local feature movie goes
from a possibility to the State Theatre screen
Among those visiting the Ordway from Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary
School are, first row: K eagan Haugen, Christian Holm, Lacie Evans,
and Bonnie Rolland; and second row: Addy Thorson, Ayden Smith, Kira
Johnsen, Bev Holzheu, and Wilson Nordquist.
On Tuesday, October 21, Zum-
brota-Mazeppa second grade stu-
dents took a field trip to the Ordway
in St. Paul to hear the Creole Choir
of Cuba. The choir members are
all descendants of Haitian migrants
in Cuba. They perform music in
the Haitian Creole language, and
it is music that has been passed
down in their families since the
early 19th century.
Prior to attending the concert
the students learned about some
of the history of Cuba and facts
about Cuba today, including the
climate, terrain, and population.
They also learned about Cuban
music styles and instruments.
Some of the comments that the
children wrote about the concert
were: I saw very colorful dresses
on the singers. I liked their
scarves they danced with. The
performance reminded me of the
Lion King. My favorite part of
the program was the song Pio,
Pio, Pio and dancing like a
chicken. The music made me
feel happy. The music made me
feel like I wanted to get up and
dance on the stage. I liked the
clapping and dancing.
This field trip was sponsored
by Parents In Education.
ZM second-graders take
a field trip to the Ordway
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Zumbrota/Mazeppa
By Tawny Michels
ZUMBROTA On Monday,
October 20 six candidates running
for the Zumbrota-Mazeppa School
Board gathered for an open forum
sponsored by EMZM in the high
school auditorium. They were
joined by an audience of nearly
fifty patrons eager to learn about
the candidates prior to the No-
vember 4 elections.
Candidates present were Jean
Roth, Stephen Rosenthal, Dirk
Niles, Jim Wendt, and Rich
Meyerhofer. Kristine Alders was
present as a stand-in on the panel
for Becky Hinchley who was away
on business for her job, but had
prepared her responses for Alders
to read.
The night began with the candi-
dates being asked a pre-determined
set of eight questions, narrowed
down from 100, followed by three
questions from the audience. Each
candidate had two minutes to an-
swer every question and they were
given the option to give a closing
statement.
Personal qualifications,
desire to run
Roth began the predetermined
question portion by saying that
her more than 30 years in educa-
tion, a genuine desire in serving
the school district, and her objec-
tive to continue ZMs tradition of
high quality academics are what
inspired her to run for the board.
She also cited her experience as
an educator as one of her great
assets. I am willing to work
collaboratively with teachers and
administrators to provide the best
education for the students, she
concluded.
Rosenthal is a current board
member and said he is running
again because he greatly cares
about the education not just of his
own children but of all those who
attend school in this district. He
also mentioned in passing that he
will not run again, and if elected,
this will be his last term. He said
he brings a sound understanding
of school finance, laws affecting
the school district, great research
capabilities, is knowledgeable,
reads articles from a broad spec-
trum, works hard to find solutions
to issues, and is not afraid to ask
tough questions. He said he un-
derstands what staff are going
through, works hard to help the
school district, and take risks to
get things done. He concluded by
saying that because of recent
events we now have a superinten-
dent position open and I believe
to pick a new superintendent we
need to keep some of the original
board members around to help find
the right fit
Niles says he was encouraged
to run for the board by someone
currently on the board. He also
said he is passionate about educa-
tion and he believes everyone in
the community needs to have a
voice, which is why he decided to
run. He said he feels he will bring
out the best in the district, has
worked for the district and gotten
to know the staff and how things
are done, and he understands the
passion of the staff at ZM.
Wendt is also a current board
member. He said it feels good to
know that what the board does
benefits the community and the
students. Here, I think I am self-
ish, he said. We want our kids
to be the best educated. Wendt
emphasized that he has been on
the board a long time, been through
three administrations, different
styles, and has seen programs come
and go, but feels the staff always
strives. He said his experience over
the years makes him qualified to
continue on the board.
Alders spoke on behalf of
Hinchley, saying no specific is-
sue caused her to run for the board.
She learned she was recommended
by someone in the community to
run for school board and had never
thought about it before. She said
that she thinks it would be good to
have a woman on the school board.
Men and women do think differ-
ently and approach things differ-
ently, Hinchley wrote. Alders read
that Hinchley feels she is a team
player and a strong leader. She
also said she has learned how to
listen to both sides of an issue, do
research, gather data, and make
decisions while being fiscally re-
sponsible.
Meyerhofer, the write-in can-
didate, said I have spent my en-
tire professional life at ZM, have
strong desire to assist the district
in any way that I can, and help our
students achieve academic suc-
cess, when asked why he is run-
ning. Along with his experience
in education, he says he is approach-
able and a good listener which
make him a good candidate for
the school board.
Role of board members,
governing rules, and
decision making
All candidates noted that the
Minnesota School Board Associa-
tion, Minnesota Department of
Education, and state and federal
entities set the laws and regula-
tions that all districts must follow
and it is up to the board and the
district to enforce those laws and
regulations. With that being said,
Meyerhofer noted that it is the
boards responsibility to set their
own rules, keeping state and fed-
eral regulations and advice in mind.
Wendt said, I think of the school
board as a sounding board. We
pick up information from a lot of
different people teachers, ad-
ministration, the community, stu-
dents. Our role is to take that all in
and figure out where the best ideas
are coming from and bounce them
off of each other to come up with
the best plan for our school within
what state laws will allow. Many
of the candidates echoed this sen-
timent with Roth emphasizing the
importance of the views and opin-
ions of the teachers and students.
Classroom size and curriculum
All candidates agreed that it is
next to impossible to put an exact
minimum or maximum number
on a class size due to the size of
the district, the financial abilities
of the district, and the classes of-
fered. Alders read a statement can-
didate Hinchley wrote noting,
however, that, Research does
show that maintaining smaller class
sizes in the higher grades increases
student involvement and decreases
drop-out rates
It was also a common thought
to increase electives and change
up the times electives are offered
so they fit better into students
schedules. Many of the candi-
dates mentioned they had been
made aware of the lack of elective
choices resulting in students tak-
ing two study halls.
Roth also noted the improve-
ments of the district with the inte-
gration of technology. She said,
Critical thinking still needs to be
developed in all of our students,
regardless of technology.
Rosenthals big concern was the
fact that students are leaving to
take PSEO courses rather than stay-
ing and enrolling in AP courses.
I support double credit for AP
classes, said Rosenthal. He noted
that the district loses $6600 a year
from students going to PSEO and
the district needs to find a way to
encourage students to enroll in the
AP classes rather than leaving.
Employee contract negotiations
Candidates all agreed that em-
ployee contract negotiations are a
long and exhaustive process that
can be hard for all involved.
Meyerhofer emphasized the need
for open and honest communica-
tion while Niles said working to-
gether, respecting each other and
acting with integrity are the keys
to a successful process.
Wendt and Roth agree the key
is to look at the budget, hold the
district to be fiscally responsible,
and to be honest about where the
district stands and what if can af-
ford when negotiating contracts.
Hinchley wrote that she knows
little about the process, but is ea-
ZM students to participate in
HVL Honor Band and Choir Concert
Members of the HVL Honor Choir from Zumbrota-Mazeppa High School are, front row, from left to right:
Haley Ellingson, Justine Cash, Laura Schueler, and Amber Brown; back row: Dillon Downes, Nathan Horsch,
and Alex Moreno. Not pictured: Craig Banks.
ZUMBROTA The Zumbrota-
Mazeppa Music Department is
proud to announce the selection
of its Hiawatha Valley League
Honor Band and Choir students.
The annual concert will take place
at the Goodhue High School on
Monday, November 3, at 7 p.m.
Students selected to participate
in the Honor Band are Justine
Weber, Emma Gunhus, Mark
Yeakel, Rachel Mensink, Brady
Hinrichs, Paul Dahlen, Seth
Tupper, and Jackie Matuska. The
band will be directed by Dr. Paul
Haberman, playing Elements by
Brian Balmages, Sweet Like
That by Christopher Theofanidis,
and American Riversongs by
Pierre LaPlante.
Selected for the Honor Choir
are Haley Ellingson, Laura
Schueler, Amber Brown, Justine
Cash, Dillon Downes, Craig Banks,
Alex Moreno and Nathan Horsch.
The choir will be under the direc-
tion of Timothy Sawyer from
University of Northwestern St.
Paul, and they will sing Salmo
150 by Ernani Aguilar, The Seal
Lullaby by Eric Whitacre, Let
All Men Sing! by Keith Christo-
pher, Father William by Irving
Fine, and The Music of Living
by Dan Forrest.
Winners named at Covered
Bridge Riders annual dinner
Longtime snowmobile enthusiast Glen Nevala of Byron was on hand
October 18 when his name was drawn as the grand prize winner of a
2014 Arctic Cat ATV at the Covered Bridge Riders Snowmobile Clubs
annual dinner and fundraising event.
By Marilyn Anderson
ZUMBROTA Each October,
the Covered Bridge Riders Snow-
mobile Club sponsors their annual
dinner, drawing, and music. The
event is the clubs major fundraiser
for the year and helps cover op-
erational expenses for the organi-
zation and maintaining area trails.
The event was held Saturday
evening, October 18, at Stary-
Yerka VFW Post 5727.
This years grand prize was a
2014 Arctic Cat ATV, which went
to Glen Nevala of Byron. Other
prizes awarded were $500 to Jeff
Pitzer of Wanamingo; and $100
each to Cal Fulton of Goodhue,
Todd Lexvold of Mazeppa, Keith
Quam of Kenyon, and Alan Lawler
of Backus.
Snowmobile club members are
responsible for maintaining and
grooming over 60 miles of trails
in Goodhue County. The
snowmobilers are appreciative of
the support they receive from the
landowners who allow them to
maintain the trails across their land,
as well as the businesses in the
region where they stop for meals
and to refuel.
Bridgeview Farms receives
grant for demonstration project
Photo provided by Tim Mack
The LED lights that have been installed are visible at the very top of this
tractor. They are much higher than the factory-installed lights that are
located further down.
By Tawny Michels
ZUMBROTA Tim Mack of
Zumbrotas Bridgeview Farms has
recently received a grant from Farm
Safety for Just Kids and Success-
ful Farming Magazine for a dem-
onstration project. The project is
geared toward showing how up-
graded safety lighting on farm
equipment can make highway
travel safer for the driver of the
farm equipment as well as other
motorists.
The grant comes after last years
farm safety classes he conducted
at local high schools around
Goodhue County. Last spring, a
transportation safety for agricul-
tural equipment class was presented
five times at area high school ag
classes. The hope is to eventually
present the program to any high
school ag class, 4-H group or group
that may be interested in it. Mack
read about the safety grants in a
Successful Farming Magazine and
decided to fill out the application
online.
We were awarded the grant
based on our previous work with
high school students promoting
transportation safety for agricul-
tural equipment, Mack said. They
also received the grant, in part,
because of their desire to demon-
strate the effectiveness of LED
safety lighting over the standard
factory-installed safety lighting.
Mack explained that Class 1 led
lights are brighter than the stan-
dard factory installed warning
lights; this makes them more vis-
ible during the day. Also they have
a longer life span and are more
resistant to vibration than the stan-
dard lighting.
The teaching point for the up-
graded lighting is that you want to
make slow moving equipment
stand out from other traffic Mack
said. The new LED lights are one
way to accomplish that goal.
The support for starting the high-
way safety for agricultural equip-
ment class came from Minnesota
and Goodhue County Farm Bu-
reau, The Zumbrota Mazeppa FFA
Alumni, and The Zumbrota Area
Ambulance. While no classes are
currently scheduled, the plan is to
make more presentations to high
school ag classes about transpor-
tation safety by using the tractor
with the new LED lights installed
as a demonstration.
Candidate forum held for ZM candidates
Zumbrota-Mazeppa School Board candidates are, from left to right: Stephen Rosenthal, Dirk Niles, Jean
Roth, Jim Wendt, and Rich Meyerhofer. Candidate Becky Hinchley was not present.
ger to learn. Rosenthal made it
clear that if he is re-elected to the
board he will not support talks of
bringing in someone outside the
board to do the negotiations. I
feel this would only make the pro-
cess more impersonal, he said.
Audience questions
After the predetermined ques-
tion portion of the night, the mic
was opened up to the audience.
The first question was : What quali-
ties will you look for in our next
superintendent?
Rosenthal, Roth, and Wendt all
said they want to find someone
who is a good fit for this commu-
nity and the school. Roth and Wendt
said it is hard to really define and
clarify what that means, but they
will know it when they see it. Niles
and Meyerhofer said they really
hope to see someone take over
who has a good understanding of
smaller town school district reali-
ties such as the fact a district of
this size needs a superintendent
who wears many hats and has
some knowledge in a wide vari-
ety of subjects.
The second question was How
will you get the community more
involved, particularly those who
dont have kids at ZM anymore,
or may not have kids yet?
Wendt started with I hope you
have ideas! He continues by say-
ing that the district has tried ev-
erything and people still rarely
come to board meetings or get in-
volved.
The other candidates all dis-
agreed, saying they believe ZM is
doing what it can to encourage
involvement by getting news in
the paper, and while many may
not come to board meetings they
do show up to ball games, con-
certs, plays, and other community
events.
Rosenthal said that by building
community ed classes we can help
encourage more involvement, stat-
ing that these things are already in
motion for the future. Niles said
he would love to see the district
take advantage of social media to
expand involvement.
The final question of the evening
was short and simple: What does
ZM need to improve upon, and
whats good about ZM?
Meyerhofer said ZM needs to
improve on cooperation and sup-
port from administration to teachers
and vice-versa. He continued by
adding, I also think those two
things are what is great as well. I
would honestly put this staff up
against staff anywhere else. They
are passionate!
Roth said ZM can improve on
moral concluding that we need
big, strong morale and that will
improve upon the great people who
work here, play here, and study
here.
Rosenthal said the big improve-
ment area is bullying. We have
done things to improve upon this,
but we need to do more, he said.
A kid needs to feel safe, wel-
come, and wanted. When you come
to school and you are harassed
you cannot succeed. He said the
positives of ZM are staff, students,
and community that care and sup-
port what is ZM.
Niles said the school has a good
thing going but needs to commu-
nicate better.
Wendt had the final comments
of the night saying ZM needs to
improve on a lot of little things
that were all mentioned through-
out the night such as morale, com-
munication, and curriculum. He
concluded with, Our staff is the
best thing we have going.
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Oronoco
By Karen Snyder
ORONOCO The small crowd
at Oronocos October 23 Meet the
Candidates Night listened to
thoughtful discussions, learned
offic seekers opinions and heard
more consensus than otherwise.
Each candidate answered four
questions and then made a final
pitch for votes.
In the race for mayor, Paul
Pendergrass is challenging incum-
bent Kevin McDermott.
Contenders for a two-year term
on the city council are Ryland
Eichhorst and incumbent Jayne
Krause. Running unopposed for
two four-year council spots are
Beau Hanenberger and Councilor
Trish Shields.
Oronoco resident Adam Brase
moderated, and because Mayor
McDermott was away tending to
a family emergency, Councilor
Skyler Breitenstein read his an-
swers.
The Downtown Oronoco Gold
Rush Days Committee sponsored
the forum. Candidates who are not
pictured did not submit photos to
the News-Record before the dead-
line.
Question 1: Is there something
the City of Oronoco isnt pres-
ently doing that you believe will
significantly improve the local
economy and quality of life?
What is that and why do you
believe it to be desirable?
McDermott:If we were to get
a city sewer system, we could pos-
sibly bring in different types of
housing, such as senior housing
and town homes.
The lack of a municipal sewer
hinders attracting businesses, he
said, although the new commer-
cial developments on each side of
the highway have their own sewer
systems with some room for ex-
pansion.
He said removal of the dam and
transformation of the former Lake
Shady into a park will result in
more outdoor activities.
Pendergrass: We need to be
proactive instead of putting out
fires. He wants more planning
for the future is called for.
I believe the current adminis-
tration could actively pursue busi-
nesses. Oronoco should invite
visits from potential businesses.
In order to perk up the economy,
we need to make Oronoco a desti-
nation other than for only Gold
Rush Days. Is there a roadside at-
traction that would serve as a lure
to our community?
Krause: The city ordinances
need reviewing, and some of them
updating to make them more clear
and crisp to eliminate confusion.
She wants to improve commu-
nications, too, and said the coun-
cil could hold quarterly meetings
with residents to inform them what
the council has done and is doing
and to present an opportunity for
residents to state their concerns in
an informal setting.
Shed also promote better
communication between the coun-
cil and township so each is aware
of whats happening in the city
and township.
Eichhorst: He, too, would bet-
ter communications to keep resi-
dents informed about plans for the
water treatment facility and its
funding.
He recommended a structured
reporting system in which the
committees chairpersons would
update the council on projects and
priorities. This could be on a ro-
tational basis so as not to take much
time at each council meeting.
Regarding its municipal water
system, he said Oronoco should
have a backup generator for the
well. A backup well would also
be nice to have.
Shields: I have felt communi-
cation is a big problem, not only
because of a dividing highway but
also cliquishness.
Hanenberger: Communi-cat-
ion is the key. The town would
benefit by increasing communi-
cations among elected officials,
city employees and residents. This
can be accomplished by replac-
ing the worn-out sign at the com-
munity center with an LED sign
and by holding monthly meetings
for residents and the council.
Question 2: What are your
views on progress related to
sewer system development in
Oronoco? And, tied in with that,
how does the community afford
a sewer system without having
completed its water system on
the west side of Highway 52?
McDermott:This has been a
slow process with the state finally
providing a response to our facil-
ity plan. Much more work is needed
before we can begin to move for-
ward, and the project will require
state and federal grants.
He prefers the alternative plan
(hooking up to an improved Pine
Island wastewater treatment fa-
cility) to Oronocos going it alone.
The two cities are working together
to apply for a grant to study the
feasability of a combined system.
I think it has been made quite
clear another individual sewer plant
dumping into the Zumbro River
is not looked upon favorably by
many, including the state.
As to the second part of the ques-
tion: There appears to be a greater
need for sewer on the eastside
versus the second phase of water
on the westside.
Pendergrass:As desperately as
our community does need sewer,
we are putting the cart before the
horse. With the large operating
deficiency on our water system,
the water loop needs to be com-
pleted to serve the west side of the
highway. The sooner we complete
this segment, the sooner the sys-
tem will operate in the black.
He said many residents on the
water system cant afford the ad-
ditional cost of a sewer, and the
city must find a way to address
the financial issues. Perhaps to
get more houses on the water sys-
tem, we could consider lot splits
so that instead of one home, we
could have a minimum of two.
The lot size would be 15,000 square
feet and still require setbacks.
Krause:The council just re-
ceived a report from MPCA (Min-
nesota Pollution Control Agency)
last week but hasnt had a chance
to discuss it with the city engi-
neer. The project is progressing
slowly, but thats necessary to
ensure the city gets everything
correct.
Well need to obtain funding
from the state, federal government,
grants, etc., in order to construct a
wastewater treatment plant. Dur-
ing the more detailed planning of
this project is when the sites that
do not have city water connec-
tions should be considered to be
hooked up to water and sewer.
Eichhorst: Hes pleased the city
council has submitted a sewer sys-
tem plan to the state but considers
the alternative plan, hooking up
to Pine Islands wastewater facil-
ity, a viable option. Maintaining
its own sewer system would cost
Oronoco lots of money.
An Oronoco/Pine Island tandem
plan might appeal more to the state
and make funding easier to get.
Sewer hook-ups would be done
in phases, allowing time for well
owners to connect to city water.
Even though we have the low-
est tax rate in Olmsted County, it
may be necessary to increase taxes
to accommodate these new sys-
tems. We need to be smart about
how we approach these projects
and keep our taxes as low as pos-
sible.
Shields: Im very concerned
about the cost. We will need help
from the federal and state govern-
ments. Progress is slow, but Im
content to wait a little bit.
Hanenberger: I dont need the
sewer and I dont want the sewer,
but the town needs it. We have to
work on the water, and if we want
Oronoco to grow, we have to have
the sewer.
But most of us cant afford the
$15,000 to $20,000 hook-up
charge.
The goal isnt what I want or
what others want, it has to be whats
best for the city.
Question 3: Rapid growth and
change has increased complexi-
ties faced by Oronoco city staff,
mayor, council members and
reporting committees. Some
communities hire a city admin-
istrator to manage increased
complexities associated with
growth. What are your thoughts
on this matter?
McDermott: Oronoco doesnt
need an administrator because it
has a contract with CEDA (Com-
munity Economic Development
Associates) to come in and help
staff with any big projects that
come along now and in the future.
The ability to have CEDA un-
der a standing contract, which is
hourly, can save our community
and taxpayers quite a bit of money.
At times the workload increases,
but so could the work hours of the
part-time clerk.
Pendergrass: Having a city
administrator would provide con-
tinuity during changes in the coun-
cil, but Oronoco cant afford the
projected $160,000 price tag. Per-
haps we could look at a part-time
administrator, or even contact on
of the colleges and seek a gradu-
ate student requiring an internship.
Krause: Today we are operat-
ing well with the staff we have.
Growth, time frame, type of growth
and how much growth will deter-
mine if a city administrator is nec-
essary.
Eichhorst:Given the size of
Oronoco, with four paid employ-
ees and the yearly budget, I do not
believe we need a city adminis-
trator at this time. City staffers
have a great attitude and are dedi-
cated to their work and hours
needed to accomplish their
workload.
Shields: I feel we have a very
knowledgeable and competent staff
that is capable of handling current
issues and that a community of
this size just doesnt warrant the
expense of a city administrator.
Hanenberger: Hes split on the
question. Once again it all boils
down to communication. Though
its tooth and nails to find out
whats going in town, the cost of
having an administrator seems
daunting.
Question 4: Do you support
TIF (Tax Incremental Financ-
ing) to assist in commercial or
residential development with
areas of Oronoco? Why or why
not?
McDermott:Oronoco hasnt
needed TIF yet, nor has anyone
formally asked for it, but in some
circumstances it could be a good
tool to encourage growth.
It would have to be on a case-
by-case basis, and the only way
would be pay as you go versus
fronting the money. The money
we would get from the business
and/or the developer would not
reduce our tax burden for how-
ever many years agreed on in the
TIF; this could be seven, 10, 12
years.
If someone asks for TIF, the
council would have to evaluate
the request to see if this type of
business or development fits with
our community and then make an
educated decision.
Pendergrass: I can support TIF
in commercial settings in order to
create jobs and bring business to
our community. With TIF as an
option to developers, there would
be an incentive to explore our com-
munity with greater depth.
Krause: Now Im going to
sound like a professional politi-
cian. Yes and no.
She said TIF would depend on
the individual project as each has
so many variables.
Id look at TIF for commercial
development based on details of
the project, such as number of
employees, type of business,
project size, etc. I would have to
look long and hard at using TIF
for a residential development.
TIF should be used for projects
not otherwise financially sustain-
able.
Eichhorst: At this time and
where we are in our commercial
and residential development, I
dont believe TIF is needed. Ill
admit this is somewhat a new is-
sue for me, and a complex issue.
The city has been successful
in attracting business and collect-
ing those tax dollars now.
Shields: Absolutely not. I was
raised old school and believe you
should pay as you go. I dont want
to borrow from my kids and
grandkids.
Im 90 percent opposed but do
recognize there may be a need on
the bigger stuff.
Hanenberger: TIF has to be
reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
If a commercial or industrial fa-
cility decided to come to our city,
they would have to be a large
enough facility to make it viable
for the city to take action. As far
as residential is concerned, I do
not see this as a option for
Oronoco.
The last word...
McDermott: Ive enjoyed be-
ing your mayor for the past four
years. I believe I bring strong lead-
ership along with common sense
to the table. I have seen a lot of
growth and changes in our com-
munity and wish to continue as
we conquer the many challenges
yet facing the community.
I would like to see the dam and
lake restoration project to its
completion, along with the road
turn back issues being finalized.
I have enjoyed working with
the residents of Oronoco, city staff,
volunteers and committee mem-
bers over the past 11 years and
wish to continue to do so.
Pendergrass: Id like to see
Oronoco become more of a desti-
nation. This wonderful hill
wouldnt it make a wonderful water
park?
Krause: I would appreciate
your vote on Election Day. Its
important to have consistency on
the council, especially on the wa-
ter and sewer projects. I would
continue to help the residents of
Oronoco and continue to control
spending, and perhaps encourage
a developer to bring some senior
housing to town.
Ive enjoyed the past couple
of years on the council and will
continue to give the position the
respect it deserves, to listen to resi-
dents and to represent all in a con-
siderate manner.
I want to keep our city the gem
that it is.
Eichhorst: I have approached
my running for this city council
position as a fresh voice for the
City of Oronoco after having lived
here for the past one-and-a-half
years. I have thoroughly enjoyed
visiting with the citizens the last
several weeks and sharing a pam-
phlet that helped explained my
commitment to the citizens of
Oronoco.
I was surprised by the number
of families that I met that relo-
cated from Rochester to our qui-
eter community. No doubt about
it, Oronoco is sought out by the
community for a place to call
home.
Pointing out that his work at
John Deere included managing
Oronoco candidates bios
MAYOR CANDIDATES
Mayor Kevin McDermott Mayor Kevin McDermott Mayor Kevin McDermott Mayor Kevin McDermott Mayor Kevin McDermott
How long have you lived in Oronoco? 14 years.
Family: Wife, Joanne; daughter, Jessica; four grandchildren.
Occupation: Lineman for Peoples Energy Cooperative.
Education: A year of vocational training.
Hobbies and interests: Fishing (spring, fall and ice), traveling, enjoying time
with family.
Political experience/civic activities: Appointed in 2005 to fill a vacant
council seat. Elected to council Nov. 2006 and appointed vice mayor. Elected
mayor Nov. 2010; reelected Nov. 2012. Represents the council on the follow-
ing committees: Downtown Oronoco Gold Rush Days, Streets & Roads,
Personnel, Community Center, Fire Department and First Responders.
Paul Pendergrass Paul Pendergrass Paul Pendergrass Paul Pendergrass Paul Pendergrass
How long have you lived in Oronoco? 24 years.
Family: Wife, Julie; five children; five grandchildren.
Occupation: Truck driver.
Education: A year apiece of building trades and mechanics training; spe-
cialty classes at General Motors Training Center, Denver, Col.
Hobbies and interests: Spending time with family; antiquing and road-
tripping for our bell collection; refinishing, fishing and candy making.
Political experience/civic activities: Served on the city council from fall 2001
through 2002 and on the Planning and Zoning Committee from 2002 to mid-
2006; since 2001 has been either a Gold Rush Days volunteer or a member of
the committee; volunteer for the event; has helped at National Night Out and
participated at citywide cleanup days.
CITY COUNCIL, TWO-YEAR TERM
Councilor Jayne Krause Councilor Jayne Krause Councilor Jayne Krause Councilor Jayne Krause Councilor Jayne Krause
How long have you lived in Oronoco?4 years.
Family: Husband, Carl; two sons, a granddaughter, eight step-grandchil-
dren; Carl has three sons.
Occupation: Retired from IBM, owns C J Auto Sales, works part time for
Houghton Auction Service.
Education: Four-year degree from Concordia College.
Hobbies and interests:Crafts, including rug hooking in the winter, needle
punching in the summer and card making all year long.
Political experience/civic activities: Currently serving a two-year term on the
Oronoco City Council; represents the council on three committees Gold Rush
Days, Planning and Zoning, Water and Sewer; volunteers at local events;
previously served on the Pine Island City Council.
Ryland Eichhorst Ryland Eichhorst Ryland Eichhorst Ryland Eichhorst Ryland Eichhorst
How long have you lived in Oronoco? Since March 22, 2013.
Family: Wife, Pat; two daughters; three grandchildren.
Occupation: Retired from John Deere Construction Equipment Co., Dubuque,
Iowa; worked there 33 years.
Education: Two-year mechanical technology course; mechanical engineer-
ing degree from University of Iowa.
Hobbies and interests: Singing, downhill skiing, golfing, bicycling, photogra-
phy and landscaping and yard work.
Political experience/civic activities: Served as secretary of a committee that
resolved water service problems in a housing development near Dubuque.
CITY COUNCIL, FOUR-YEAR TERM (UNOPPOSED)
Trish Shields Trish Shields Trish Shields Trish Shields Trish Shields
How long have you lived in Oronoco? Since 2000, plus one year in 1980.
Family: Significant other since 2004; two kids; three grandkids and another
due in March.
Occupation: Residential and business cleaning services, self-employed;
worked as a real estate specialist at MnDOT and Minnesota DNR and in
security at Rochester International Airport.
Education: Some college and specialized training for real estate and ap-
praisal.
Hobbies and interests: Hunting, fishing, gardening, cooking, family.
Political experience/civic activities: Elected to the council in 2012; 14 years
service, and counting, with the Lake Shady Committee.
Beau Hanenberger Beau Hanenberger Beau Hanenberger Beau Hanenberger Beau Hanenberger
How long have you lived in Oronoco? Moved here from Rochester four years
ago.
Family: Wife, Bridget; eight-year-old daughter.
Occupation: Electrician for Foster Electric Co.
Education: Degree in electrical construction and maintenance technology;
four years of school for the electrical trade.
Hobbies and interests: Skiing, camping, playing on my tractor.
Political experience/civic activities: Serves on Gold Rush Committee. Also
volunteers for Ronald McDonald House and Channel One.
Oronoco holds Meet the Candidates Night
Paul Pendergrass Kevin McDermott
Beau Hanenberger Ryland Eichhorst Jayne Krause
projects, supervising people, de-
veloping budgets, and working on
committees that established indus-
try-wide manufacturing standards
and guidelines, he said, I believe
this life experience will help in
my position on the city council.
Because I am retired, I would also
have time during the day to sup-
port my position on the city coun-
cil.
When my wife and I were look-
ing for where to relocate in the
Rochester area a couple of years
ago, we kept coming back to
Oronoco as a place we wanted to
call home.
Shields: She thanked the Gold
Rush Committee for hosting the
forum and the community for al-
lowing her to serve them thus far.
This has been a fabulous oppor-
tunity to meet people and see how
the community works.
Hanenberger: Are he and his
family happy about their move to
Oronoco? We came here for a
quiet community, and weve loved
it. And, he said, he looks for-
ward to serving on the council.
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NEWS-RECORD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2014 PAGE 7B

Goodhue
Goodhue School is investigating
an adapted athletic program
By R.D. Aaland
GOODHUE At the regular
school board meeting in Goodhue
on October 20, Superintendent
Mike Redmond presetned a plan
to implement an adapted athletic
program for the Goodhue County
Education District. The team
would be called the Goodhue
County Gophers and would be
made up of students from Cannon
Falls, Goodhue, Kenyon-
Wanamingo, Red Wing, and Zum-
brota-Mazeppa. The first sport
would be bowling, with practices
held at Nybos in Red Wing. It
would cost an estimated $10,562
to start the program and the sea-
son would began on March 2, 2015.
Elementary principals report
Elementary Principal Mark
Opsahl reported that the Minne-
sota Department of Education has
developed a system to rate schools
based on multiple measurements.
The system combines existing
measures for each school (like
proficiency) with additional mea-
sures computed by the system (for
example, achievement gap reduc-
tion). Using the measurements, it
then assigns points based on each
measure scored. Based on the com-
bination of points computed and
points available, two ratings are
assigned. Using these two ratings,
Title I schools receive a Multiple
Measurement Designation.
Goodhue received aCelebration
Eligible, which means they were
in the top 25%.
Opsahl also reported that the
ParentTeacher Conferences and
Active nights were well attended
both evenings. A meal was served
by Moms in Touch on Active
Night. There are many positive
comments on the Elementary Bul-
letin that is available on line. Op-
sahl reported that McGraw-Hill
Company, owner of the Real Math
curriculum, has discontinued the
series, so McGraw-Hill is giving
the school My Math for a one year
trial, free of charge (includes
manipulatives, books, technology
suite, and PD).
Teachers reports
Robby Ebner, second grade
teacher, reported to the school
board on the American Reading
program. He also discussed how
he has implemented the Daily Five
in his class. This program has 15
minutes each in the following ar-
eas: 1) reading to self, 2) reading
to someone, 3) listening to some-
one read, 4) working on writing,
and 5) working on vocabulary.
Lori McNamara, Title One In-
structor, reported on her new Push-
in Model, in which she helps stu-
dents in their classrooms versus
having a special education
room. She said it is working well.
Athletic directors report
Athletic Director Josh Wieme
reported on an athletic survey of
students in Goodhue. The purpose
was to gain direct feedback from
the students on Goodhues ath-
letic programs, learn more about
why students do not participate in
activities, gauge interest in poten-
tial offerings, and educate the
coaches and administrators about
student interests.
Other business
Magazine sales achieved the goal
of $8,000. The final event will be
limo rides for top sellers on Octo-
ber 30.
In staff development three people
are going to Daily 5 Training
through the Southeast Service
Cooperative (SSC) in Rochester.
They are Chis Heitman, Lonnie
Dressen and Becky Larson.
Emily Shores requested two
fundraisers for the choir First they
will be selling a variety of things
for all ages like jewelry, Duck
Dynasty items, cell phone acces-
sories, holiday gift cards and per-
sonalized picture items. They are
hoping to raise $4,000 from this
event.
The high school choirs are also
putting together a talent show as
part of a class project. From this
they expect to raise about $750.
Deer Creek Speedway sent a
check and a thank you to the
Goodhue Schools for participat-
ing in Mascot Night. The check
was for $587.10.
The board approved the hiring
of Jacob Flynn as junior high boys
basketball coach, Mike DeWeese
as junior high baseball coach, and
Jacki Ebner as assistant dance in-
structor.
The board also approved the
following policies: 503, 607, 609,
614, 701.1, 702, 703, 704, 706,
707, 709, 802, 806, 903 and 907.
January 5, 2015 was set as the
date for the annual organizational
meeting.
By R.D. Aaland
GOODHUE At the October
22 Goodhue City Council meet-
ing, the first business approved
was a new 10,000 square foot build-
ing for Ag Partners, with the con-
dition that all setbacks and drain-
age issues have been
addressed. Most of the older sec-
tions of the current Ag Partners
building will be removed to make
room for the new office building.
Commissioner Bryant visits
Goodhue County Commissioner
Jim Bryant addressed the
council. He wanted them to be
aware of the two road construc-
tion projects that affect traffic near
Goodhue. He said that the High-
way 52 and County Road 9 inter-
section is scheduled to be com-
plete by November 3, although
delays have been known to
occur. The resurfacing of County
Road 6 is to be open for traffic by
Thanksgiving. The road will have
a gravel surface for the winter and
in the spring a final finish will be
added. It is tentatively scheduled
to be cement because of the high
cost of asphalt and cement holds
up better when used with heavy
equipment.
Third Street project
City Engineer Andy Brandel
reported that the Third Street
project work is nearly concluded
for the winter. The first layer of
asphalt is down and the final layer
will be done before June 1,
2015. Work still to be done in-
cludes finishing sidewalks and
gutters, adding temporary asphalt
lifts for a smoother street, and the
area is to be sodded.
Swimming pool
The swimming pool project is
continuing to proceed with most
of the cement poured in the deep
end.
Brandel said that if the council
does not approve the bids for the
bath house soon, there will be no
swimming season next year. There
was a problem with some bids being
in both the pool contract and the
bath house contract. After a dis-
cussion, the council approved the
bids by WAK Construction of
Plainview of $310,000 for the bath
house. This is nearly $30,000 more
than originally estimate.
When questioned, pool commit-
tee president Stacy Thuman said
that they would not stop soliciting
contributions when they reached
their goal of $150,000. This would
help cover some of the thirty thou-
sand dollars. Also, Brandel re-
ported that Benda Electric may be
able to create another savings of
$12,000 on lighting package.
Now that their bid has been ac-
cepted, WAK Construction can
start working on the bath house
this fall.
Other business
Bids from Lodemeiers Inc. and
Thomforde Enterprises were ac-
cepted for snow removal.
Mayor Kerry Bien signed a
Hospice Proclamation proclaim-
ing November 2014 to be National
Hospice Palliative Care Month.
The mayor also thanked Fritz
Schulz for his time spent on the
council as Schulz said this would
be his last meeting.
The second meetings of both
November and December have
been cancelled.
County commissioners candidate
forum held in Goodhue October 21
Goodhue County Commissioner candidates answering questions at the forum in Goodhue on Tuesday evening, October 21, are, from left to right,
Jason Majerus and Jim Bryant, running for District 4, and Brad Anderson and Nora Felton, running for District 2.
By R.D. Aaland
GOODHUE On Tuesday Oc-
tober 21, the League of Women
Voters Minnesota, a non-partisan
political organization, held a can-
didate forum at the media center
at Goodhue High School. The
League encourages informed and
active participation in government,
and influences public policy
through education and
advocacy. Four Goodhue County
Commissioner candidates, running
for Districts 2 and 4, were
present. Jason Majerus and Jim
Bryant are running for District 4,
and Brad Anderson and Nora
Bryson Felton are running for
District 2.
The evening began with an in-
troduction by Pat Tieskoetter of
the League of Women Voters of
Goodhue County. She introduced
the candidates and then the offi-
cial questioner, Sharon Marty. She
explained that each candidate
would have ninety seconds for each
question and there would be no
rebuttals. The luck of the draw gave
Majerus the first question. Also
part of the forum was the timer,
Barb Ekstrand. It was her job to
notify the speaker when they had
30 seconds remaining and to hold
up a stop sign if they were over
their time limit.
Bryant, in his opening statement,
said he has 16 years experience as
a county commissioner, over
twenty as a police officer, and he
is now the manager of Hay Creek
Mutual Insurance. He said he will
work to keep the budget low and
is committed to protecting family
issues.
Anderson has several years
experience working with zoning,
both as a township clerk and on
the Goodhue County Board of
Adjustment. He has been on the
Cannon Falls School Board and
has been active with 4-H and his
church council. His family was
chosen as the 2005 Goodhue
County Farm Family of the year.
Felton said she is a wife, mother,
farmer, business owner, and a
journalist. With her education and
life experience, she said she would
be able to protect your property
and live within the budget. Her
work with 4-H and the FFA has
given her the tools necessary to
plan, organize, and lead.
Majerus said that his experience
running Majerus Garage has given
him the knowledge to solve prob-
lems and to have customers leave
satisfied. He was raised in
Bellechester and now lives near
there on a small farm with his
family. He said he has learned how
to prioritize and to live within a
budget.
The first question was, Is it
necessary to change how trans-
portation is financed? Majeruss
answer included that money paid
for gas tax in Goodhue County is
being spent in the Metro
area. Bryant said that the price of
construction is way up, but the
$10 tax per vehicle in Goodhue
County will help. Anderson said
that the county has a good plan,
but it is only for the short
term. Felton said it was critical
not to wait, as the costs have qua-
drupled.
There were several questions
concerning frac and silicon
mining. The candidates were all
in agreement on these issues. They
all want to make sure that the area
residents are protected through
zoning and other regulations. When
asked about the high speed zip
rail project, Bryant said it is of no
benefit to anyone in Goodhue
County. Anderson and Majerus
said it is cost ineffective. Felton
said she has been working to or-
ganize opposition groups.
All candidates agreed on wind
power and solar power also. All
of them were in favor of small,
privately owned (single farm or
family) systems.
There was likewise no disagree-
ment on the handling of feedlots
or the protection of water in the
county.
The last question asked was,
What do you see as the main is-
sue in Goodhue County? For
Bryant, number one was control
of the budget and two would be
roads. Anderson said that a vision
for the future is number one and
that is followed by zoning and
roads. Felton said it would be the
budget and roads, with a large ef-
fort to get the most for your tax
dollar. Majerus said he thought
there were three major issues, taxes,
roads, and job growth within the
county.
In his closing remarks Ander-
son said, When I look at our
county, I want us moving
forward. Felton said, I will stand
up to keep freedoms keep schools
and the economy strong. Majerus
wants to see a balance between
needs and wants. He said person-
ally we take care of our needs
first. The government, at all lev-
els, seems to first take care of their
wants and if there is money left
over they try to cover needs. Bryant
said, I am experienced, depend-
able, and I will get the county to
where it needs to go.
Goodhue Students of the
Month for September
Wilson Jonas and and Abigail Doerhofer were the Goodhue Students of
the Month for September.
GOODHUE Wilson Jonas and
and Abigail Doerhofer were cho-
sen as Goodhue Students of the
Month for the high school and jun-
ior high school, respectively.
Junior Wilson Jonas, son of Mike
Jonas and Deb Massey, was cho-
sen as Student of the Month for
the respect he shows his fellow
students. His positive influences
are his parents, friends and church
members. His favorite classes in-
clude woodworking, speech, En-
glish, history and welding. Jonas
is involved in football, basketball,
church group and Civil Air Pa-
trol. He says his biggest high school
accomplishment in high school so
far is earning his license, buying a
car, getting a job, and helping oth-
ers.
Freshman Abigail Doerhofer is
the daughter of Jen and Brent
Doerhoefer. This year she enjoys
dance, volleyball, FCCLA, and
softball. Her favorite subjects are
geometry and English. Doerhofer
says her biggest accomplishment
in school is that she danced var-
sity her first year in dance, and in
FCCLA she made it to State on
her Peer Pressure Star Event.
GOODHUE Wayne Hahn and
Tia Schimek are running unop-
posed in the Goodhue City Coun-
cil election on November 4. Mayor
Kerry Bien is running unopposed
for mayor. The News-Record asked
the candidate a few questions.
Answers were provided by Hahn
and Schimek before the deadline.
Personal profile
HAHN I attended school and
grew up in Chatfield. My parents
had 40 acres outside of Chatfield.
We had three cows, two horses,
chickens, geese, and a garden. If I
wasnt helping my dad with the
27 acres of tillable land we had,
many times I worked for farmers
in the area. My wife, Pam, and I
have been married for 36 years
and have nine kids. We moved to
Goodhue 15 years ago and I have
a business degree from Winona
State University. I served eight
years on the Goodhue School
Board.
SCHIMEK I grew up in
Goodhue, graduating in 1978. I
went to Augsburg College and
received a Social Work degree. I
worked with adults with disabili-
ties in Red Wing and Phoenix until
August 2000. Since then I have
been working at the Goodhue
School as the secretary to the Su-
perintendent and Community Ed
coordinator. I have 5 children,
along with 3 children.
Why did you decide to run in
2014?
HAHN When you serve in
public office you begin to learn
how and why things work the way
they do. Whether its federal or
state laws that dictate actions or
the will of the people who press
for certain decisions, serving a
public office is for me a way to
give back to the community, be
involved and learn about our lo-
cal government. When I heard of
this opportunity, I decided to run.
SCHIMEK I have enjoyed my
time on the Goodhue City council
and feel there is more that I can
give back to this town. Im very
excited about the new pool and
other developments that are hap-
pening in Goodhue.
What should the voters know
about you?
HAHN I am fiscally and so-
cially conservative. As much as
possible I will make decisions from
these principles. I will do my best
to be informed on issues and work
with all council members. I am
always interested in hearing the
opinions of the other community
members. Decisions can be better
made when you have more infor-
mation and different perspectives.
SCHIMEK I am very proud
to say I am from Goodhue. I feel
this community has a lot to give
and want to see that continue. I
like to think that I am a fair person
and looks at the whole picture
before making a decision.
Hahn, Schimek, and Bien are running
unopposed in Goodhue elections
Goodhue class holds 65-year reunion
ZUMBROTA The Goodhue High School class of 1949 held its 65-year reunion on Saturday, October 18, at
Bridgets Cafe in Zumbrota. Twelve members were present, four could not make it, and ten members are
deceased. The afternoon was spent visiting and catching up on the past five years. Front row, from left to
right: Pat Majerus Mann, La Donna Opsahl Jonas, Betty OReilly Boxrud, Charles McNamara, Lois Reese
Zemke, Genie Gadient Morelan; back row: Don Thomforde, John Yungers, Donald Hadler, Hilbert Reese, Ken
Buck, and Clarence Lunde.
New Ag Partners
building approved
Fritz Schulz is finishing his time on
the Goodhue City Council. He was
first elected in 2006.
Public Works Director Steve Voth
has arranged for the purchase of
this 1997 Elgin Pelican P Street
Sweeper for $24,000. The council
approved the sale from Sweeper
Services of Minneapolis. V oth said,
It drives like a Cadillac.
4-H
Mazeppa Musketeers
By Brooklyn Radtke
The October meeting of the
Mazeppa Musketeers was called
to order on Sunday, October 12,
at the Mazeppa Community Cen-
ter. During role call members were
asked to name their favorite Hal-
loween candy.
The club planned the commu-
nity Halloween party which was
scheduled for Sunday, October 26,
from 1-3 p.m. at the community
center, with the haunted house
being held across the street. Some
other things discussed were re-
enrollment and record judging. The
demonstration was given by Mark
Yeakel on how to make home-
made ice cream.
If you are interested in joining
the Mazeppa Musketeers 4-H club
you can come to our next meeting
on November 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the
community center.
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