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Wednesday, January 8, 2014 No. 2

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The Pine Cheese Mart is closing

By Audra DePestel PINE ISLAND After 44 years of selling cheese just off Highway 52, the Pine Cheese Mart is closing. Owner of the cheese business and Von Klopp Brew Shop, Wally Von Klopp, said he expects to be sold out of cheese by early January, but will continue to stay open to sell wine and beer-making ingredients and supplies until the property is sold. We are not selling the Von Klopp Brew Shop business, just the land and building. We will continue to operate from our other location at the HyVee/Barlow Plaza in Rochester, he said. Von Klopp said he is forced to close the Pine Cheese Mart due to the removal of the median crossing between the northbound and southbound lanes of Highway 52 in front of the entrance to the Pine Cheese Mart, which has resulted in a major decline of steady customers. The median crossing was closed in October of 2013 by the Minnesota Department of Transportation after the opening of the Elk Run interchange, and no frontage road was offered as convenient replacement access to and from the business. Von Klopp said, Seventy-five percent of our cheese customers are northbound on Highway 52. For them to come to the Pine Cheese Mart they must take the Pine Island exit, make two left turns to get onto Highway 52 southbound and then turn right onto our driveway. For them to continue north, they have to exit onto Highway 52 southbound and travel two miles to the Elk Run interchange and make two left turns to get back on Highway 52 northbound. Some are making the effort to shop with us, but not nearly enough for us to continue the cheese business. Pine Island Economic Development Authority Director Karen Doll said that the closing is an unfortunate loss, but the community and the Image Committee will continue to promote the cheese heritage that Pine Island is known for, while striving to move forward and encourage new businesses and opportunities. According to Von Klopp, Max Feigal opened the first Pine Island cheese business in 1939 called the Pine Island Smoked Cheese Company. Feigal closed the business after the war started. He was 55 years of age when he decided to volunteer his service during the war and was stationed in Alaska. His son Morris also served during the war in the marines. After the war ended, Max and Morris and Morriss wife Tonia decided to reopen the specialty cheese business, calling it the Pine Cheese Mart. The Feigals purchased a barn from the Collins family on the west side of town and moved it to the east side to house the business. This is where it remained until it was moved to its current location. Edward Von Klopp purchased the business in 1955. His son Wally took over operation in 1964 and built the present store in 1969. In 1972, he purchased the business and expanded it. Cheese and mail order gifts stayed a large part of the business over the years. In 1975, Wally added wine and beer-making supplies to the store and called it the Von Klopp Brew Shop. The Pine Cheese Mart offered a grand selection of imported and domestic cheese, including the well known and popular College Swiss Cheese (so-named because it was developed at Iowa State University in the 1940s) which customers have enjoyed for over 50 years. Cheese and sausage gifts, along with a wide variety of novelty gifts were also available. The Pine Cheese Mart closed the restaurant part of the business in the late 1990s and was remodeled to allow for an extensive selection of wine-related items. Von Klopp tends to 400 wine grapevines in his vineyard located on an acre of land next to the store. Wine kits have become a large part of the Von Klopp Brew Shops business. Von Klopp has been the number one retailer of Winexperts Limited Edition Kits in the United States for more than six years in a row. He has won competitions for his wine, a blue ribbon at the Home Wine and Beer Trade Associations International Amateur Competition, and he has received the coveted Minnesota State Fair Sweepstakes Trophy twice. He also teaches wine and beer making through the Rochester Community Education program. Due to the popularity of their home wine and beer making business, Von Klopp opened a second shop in Rochester in 2004. Von Klopp and his wife Susan have always been very involved in every aspect of their business. Closing of the Pine Cheese Mart is bittersweet for the couple who took great pride in owning the unique store for so many years. Von Klopp said he hoped that maybe their children would be interested in taking over the business someday, but said they chose other successful career paths. They are selling the building and three acres which includes the vineyard. A lease option may also be available. For more information call the Pine Cheese Mart at 507-356- Wally Von Klopp is selling the Pine Cheese Mart building and land. The Von Klopp Brew Shop business will be relocating to Rochester. 8336.

Free Gershwin concert, Fascinating Rhythm, this Sunday at Zumbrotas State Theatre
ZUMBROTA American composers George and Ira Gershwin had a lasting influence on American music. A musical tribute to these prolific brothers will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 12 at Zumbrotas historic State Theatre. Admission is free thanks to a grant from the Zumbrota Community Trust. The doors open at 1:15 p.m. Fascinating Rhythm is a narrated musical tribute to George and Ira Gershwin, the 20th century composer-lyricist brothers who changed, shaped, and defined American music more than any other musical team in Americas history. Their work was featured in more than 20 films including Porgy and Bess, An American in Paris, and A Star is Born. They had dozens of Broadway shows to their credit, including the 1992 Tony winner Crazy For You. The hour-long show will have five short sets featuring patriotic tunes like Strike Up the Band; swing tunes like Nice Work if You Can Get It; folk opera tunes from Porgy and Bess like Summertime; jazz tunes like Fascinating Rhythm; and love songs like Someone to Watch Over Me. In addition, an excerpt from the beloved piano concerto Rhapsody in Blue will be played. Musical selections will be performed by an outstanding group of highly regarded artists from southeast Minnesota. The music will be intertwined with a narration of interesting facts and anecdotes about the Gershwins personal and professional lives. The program is written to be both educational and entertaining for audience members of all ages and backgrounds. Originally performed last winter at the Mayo Clinic as part of the Harmony for Mayo concert series, most of the original artists are appearing for this presentation. Vocals will be provided by Laurie Helmers and Tom Overlie. Helmers is a private voice and piano teacher in Stewartville. She has a long resume as a soloist, writer, director, and stage performer throughout the upper midwest. She is a familiar face on the Rochester stage with recent roles in Chicago and Young Frankenstein. Overlie is well known as the Emmy-Award-winning news anchor for KTTC-TV in Rochester. Music is a large part of his life with many guest appearances as a soloist for Rochester Civic Music concerts. He is also the co-host of the KTTC Eagles Cancer Telethon. Jan Matson is a professional pianist and accompanist in the Rochester area. She has been involved in more than 75 theater productions in southeast Minnesota, most recently with Les Mis at the Rochester Civic Theatre. Narration for the program will be provided by John Helmers, who also has extensive behind the scenes and onstage experience in the Rochester area. In his professional life, he is a respected presenter at national conferences and a spokesperson to the media. The State Theatre is located at 96 East 4th Street. It is owned and operated by the Zumbrota Area Arts Council, a nonprofit organization. The arts councils mission is to create opportunities for everyone to experience the arts. More information is available at zaac.org.

INDEX
Communities Served: Goodhue ............................ Pine Island/Oronoco .......... Wanamingo ........................ Zumbrota/Mazeppa ........... Churches ........................... Community Calendar ......... Obituaries .......................... Opinions ............................ Sports ................................ 6A 3,5A 3,5A 3,6A 4A 2A 4A 2A 7-8B

Statewide school closings for cold weather for the first time in 17 years
By Tara Chapa Governor Mark Dayton announced on Friday, January 3, that all Minnesota K-12 public schools would be closed on Monday, January 6, due to the frigid temperatures. Temperatures on that day were expected to near -18 with the wind chill bringing the temperature down to -50. According to Fox 9 weather news station, the last time Minnesota has seen these temperatures was in 1997. Governor Arne Carlson closed schools in the entire state as a result of wind chills bringing temperatures down to nearly -32. State law gives the governor the authority to authorize the Commissioner of Education to alter school schedules, curtail school activities, or order schools closed. According to Star-Tribune meteorologist Paul Douglas, Minnesotas coldest weather has historically come in mid-January. Douglas said this cold is coming about a week earlier than normal, thanks in part to persistent prevailing winds sweeping down from the northwest. Ian Leonard, chief meteorologist for Fox 9 News, gave some cold weather facts: Most freezers are set near-20; that being said, it will be warmer in your freezer than outside in Minnesota. At 8 a.m. on January 2, there was a 115 degree difference between International Falls, Minnesota (-38) and Key West, Florida (77). A few reminders in these extreme weather conditions: be sure to keep your gas tank at least half full, battery well charged, air near full capacity in your tires, layer up, keep an emergency kit in your vehicle, and cell phone battery fully charged, get the number to energy assistance should you have trouble paying for heating in your home, and keep a number nearby for a plumber should your pipes freeze. The cold weather shut-off rules state that if you cannot pay your whole gas or electric bill between October 15 and April 15, a utility company cannot shut your service off if you make and keep a payment plan. If you have already been shut off or are going to be shut off in the cold weather season, your utility company must make a reasonable effort to restore services within 24 hours of accepting your payment plan. For more information, call 651-2910211.

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Puttin on the foil

Publishers Notebook
By Pete Grimsrud

I never missed a state high school hockey tournament growing up in Minnesota. During school hours, Id skip to the media center to watch the games. The tournament was so big that Howard Cosell (the biggest name is sports broadcasting) offered the color commentary for the Edina and Rochester John Marshall championship game in the mid-seventies. I never played organized hockey as a kid, but I remember playing ice skating games in the parks of Duluth and the Twin Cities and my dad flooding the backyard. Floor hockey and dodge ball were the two favorite games for all boys in every elementary school that I attended across the state. Washington Jr. High in Duluth even had an after-school floor hockey league. I dont enjoy hockey on television unless the stakes are big. So for me to enjoy hockeys fast pace and fluid movement, I must pay to watch it in person. One such time was Saturday night when the Minnesota Wild hosted the Wash-

ington Capitals. I witnessed three things Ive never seen before. The first was during a Wild man advantage, a Capitals player flipped the puck over the glass at the players bench (this happened twice during the game). I didnt realize that this would result in another two-minute penalty. The second was Minnesota defenseman Ryan Suter scoring during the two-man advantage on his way to a hat trick (three goals in a game). Ive never seen a defenseman score a hat trick. The third was watching the Wild score its first three goals on only five shots on goal. It didnt finish much better for the Capitals goalie in a Wild win. All of this would make for a memorable night, but what sticks out to me are the number of fights and thuggish behavior. Every stoppage of play, I watched a goon from the Capitals bumping, sticking, or elbowing our players. This wasnt part of the game not checking or jockeying for position, but simply bullying. Id quietly get incensed and perversely hope the smaller player would take his stick and slash the offending player across the face. The culture of hockey allows boorish behavior and players to resolve their issues between themselves. Not unlike baseball when

pitchers throw at batters for perceived slights. Only the goalie has a protective shield. He went unchecked when behind the net and was fiercely protected in front of the net. Fans cheered loudly during fights and angrily at officials for breaking up one fight before the combatants could throw a punch. These are the fans that went to a see a fight and a hockey game broke out. Football is a sport built on violence and it has only a fraction of the brawls hockey has. Professional basketball is a physical game played by large strong men on a small court, but their pushing, shoving, and hacking very rarely lead to cheered fights that have to be broken up by officials. Imagine if basketball players (nearly all black) behaved as hockey players (nearly all white). The NBA would be shunned by the mainstream and blamed for the ills of our country. I dont believe fighting is part of the game of hockey, but it is part of the culture. Its a culture that can be changed to reward skill and aggressive play if they choose. Or the NHL can continue puttin on the foil (pregame fighting preparation from the movie Slap Shot starring Paul Newman). Well see how the best players in the world play hockey in the Olympics.

Community Calendar
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Senior Dining
Reservations are required by calling 24 hours ahead at each of the nutrition sites. In the Pine Island area, meals are served at the Pine Island Senior Center; Zumbrota area, Zumbrota Towers. January 9-15 Thursday: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, brussel sprouts, apple pie Friday: Pork steak and dressing, California blend vegetables, dinner roll, strawberry shortcake Monday: Chili con carne, crackers, peach/cottage cheese, corn muffin, moon cake Tuesday: Italian chicken, baked potatoes, green beans, pear/cranberry sauce, peanut butter brownie Wednesday: Chicken a la king, biscuit, peas, molded cranberry salad, dessert If you have questions, call 3562228 or the SEMCAC kitchen at 732-5086. does not have a book you want, held on January 13 at 7 p.m. in the that book can be there in two days. Neuman auditorium. Representatives from grades 5-8 will compete in an opportunity to advance Historical Society to the regional Spelling Bee in The Goodhue Area Historical Rochester. Society is closed for the season until June 1 when regular hours resume. If you want to arrange a Zumbrota Towers Events January 9-15 visit in the meantime call Ardis Thursday: 8:30-9 a.m. MAC/ Henrichs, 651-923-4629; Marie Strusz, 651-923-4302; Ray Mc- NAPS; 10:15 a.m. Exercises Monday: 1:30 p.m. Cribbage Namara, 651-923-5117; or Roy Buck, 651-923-4388. Visit good and Games. Tuesday: 10:15 a.m. Exercises. hueareahistory.org for information Wednesday: 1:30 p.m. Euchre. about the historical society.

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

Library
The Zumbrota Public Library is at 100 West Ave., Zumbrota, 507-732-5211. Hours are Mon., 12-8; Tues. 10-6; Wed., Thurs., 12-8; Fri., 10-5; and Sat., 9-3. During closed hours you can learn more about the library at http:// www. zumbrota.info.

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

55+ Driver Improvement

The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will be offering a 55+ Driver Improvement Course on the following days: January 11 Eight-hour firsttime course, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., John Marshall High School Rochester Comm. Ed., 1510 NW 14th St, Rochester January 14 Four-hour refresher course, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Northrop building Rochester Comm. Ed., 201 8th St. NW, Rochester. January 16 Four-hour refresher course, 12:30-4:30 p.m., St. Lukes Episcopal Church, 1884 22nd St NW, Rochester

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Outdoor Ramblings
By Melissa Gerken

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

This time of year, as temperatures plummet into the deep freeze, cozying up next to a crackling fire, book in hand, is a popular pastime for many. Listening to the icy winds batter the house often prompts me to stick my nose into a riveting tome, especially those that describe the human struggle of winter survival. Personal favorites include The Childrens Blizzard by David Laskin, The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder, and The White Cascade by Gary Krist. Perhaps no author can compare to Jack London, whose harrowing accounts of gold-rush-era Yukon winters still entertain today. His short story entitled To Build a Fire is a masterful narrative of a man (and his canine companion, of course) dealing with arctic, -70 degree weather. Indeed, the human being is pathetically unsuited to cold climates, unlike our wild cohorts, whose many adaptations make winter seem like

a walk in the park. Hibernation, an efficient survival mechanism, enables animals to thrive during winter food scarcity and cold temperatures. Different critters hibernate in different ways depending on body size. Smaller animals, such as ground squirrels and chipmunks, get ready for winter by stashing (squirreling!) away large quantities of food in dens located below the frostline. Hormonal changes cause the metabolism to slow down 70% or more. As a result, body temps fall considerably and linger around 40 F (brrr!), while the heart rate drops from 400 beats per minute to only a few beats per hour. Every once in awhile the animal wakes up, snacks and uses the restroom, which is separate from the sleeping quarters (talk about hygienic varmints!), before falling asleep again. While snoozing, the animal appears dead and wont readily wake up if disturbed. Compare that to a larger hibernator, such as the black bear. Getting ready for cold months ahead, the bear puts on massive amounts of fat (does this sound familiar!?) which will both insulate and nourish it for up to seven months. Miraculously, during hibernation, the bear will not eat, drink, urinate, or

defecate. Metabolic waste products are reduced by about 95% and are recycled into proteins. Bear dens can be located under dead fall trees, and many times the bear is fully exposed to the elements. Despite this, their body temperature drops only a few degrees, unlike the smaller rodents. It is in January, during winters icy grip, that the female bear wakes up from her slumber and the newborn cubs arrive. No bigger than a can of your favorite beverage, the cubs are totally protected by their mothers dense, furry coat and nurse to their hearts content all winter while mom sleeps the winter away. She will wake up easily to care for them when needed. Upon the return of warmer spring weather, she will emerge from the den up to 40% lighter in weight and the cycle starts all over again. Sometimes I like to dream about my own little hibernationa chance to sleep away winters fury. The chipmunks method sounds pretty good. Chocolate candy bars, cookies, chips, and possibly some assorted nuts could easily hold me over until balmy weather arrives! Next time, well discover how other creatures survive our frigid Minnesota weather. Until then, keep those feet next to the heater and stay warm!

Toastmasters Meeting

Seasons Hospice
Coffee Get-Together, Thursday, January 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m. A dropin time to share with others who are experiencing grief. Newly Bereaved Program, Thursday, January 16, noon - 2 p.m. A gathering for anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one within the last three months. Adult Grief Support Group, Tuesday evenings, January 14 through March 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m. The program is free, but registration is required by January 10. The Art of Grief: The Use of Expressive Arts Drumming, Monday, January 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. You are invited to join others for an evening of symbolically expressing yourself through drumming. No experience necessary. The program is free, however, registration is required by January 16. All groups are held at the Center for Grief Education and Support, Seasons Hospice, 1696 Greenview Dr. SW. Registration is required two days prior to the date of the event. For details: 507285-1930 or shbp@seasonshos pice.org.

New Years Eve and traditions

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South, he and his men destroyed corn, wheat, and other crops. But he and his men thought the blackeyed peas were for the animals and left them alone. Maybe that is why they are considered lucky. Bacon chunks and other food items have been added to the beans to give a different taste. Me, I like them straight! I have been on a vegan diet for three years now and I have come to enjoy the flavor of vegetables without salt, butter, and most of the other things we throw onto our food. The basic vegan diet is no animal protein, no animal fat. This includes beef, pork, chicken, and eggs. The no-nos include cheese, milk, and other dairy products. Going vegan reduced my insulin requirements by more than 50%! For a diabetic, that is great news. My grandfather (mothers father) was also a Type 2 diabetic and was injected with insulin every day. This is a tradition of the wrong kind. Sometimes we start our own traditions and maybe end an old one. What are your New Years traditions? Do you practice the ones handed down from your parents? Did you start any new ones this year? Until next week.

Chester Woods
Moonlight snowshoe, Thursday, January 16, at 6 p.m. Meet at the boat ramp kiosk for an eveing of snowshoeing through the park. We will finish with a bonfire and hot chocolate. Bring snowshoes. If there is not enough snow we will still enjoy an evening hike. Questions, call Celeste Lewis at 507-287-2624.

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

The Pine Island Toastmasters meet at 6:30 a.m. Fridays at St. Paul Lutheran Church. They do not meet on holiday weekends: Tops Meeting Christmas, New Years, Easter, Zumbrota Tops #563 meets evMemorial Day, 4th of July, Labor ery Monday night at Our Saviours Day or Thanksgiving. Lutheran Church. Weigh-in time is changed to 5:30 p.m. and meetCaregiver Support Group ing time to 6 p.m. Everyone welThe group meets Monday, Janu- come. Questions call 732-7459 or ary 13, at 1 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran 732-4766. Church. Respite is available upon request. Call the Pine Island Area Community Band Practice Home Services at 356-2999 for The Zumbrota Community Band more information. practices on Monday nights at 7:30 p.m. in the Zumbrota-Mazeppa Blood Pressure Clinic High School music room. VolunThe clinic will be held Tues- teer musicians are welcome. day, January 14, at 11 a.m. at the Pine Island City Centre. State Theatre The Music and Magic of Patsy PI Senior Citizens Cline, by Cassie and the Bobs, The Senior Citizens meet Saturday, January 11, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, at noon Tickets available at 732-7616. Fascinating Rhythms: A Tribat the handicapped accessible Senior Center for social activities ute to the Gershwin Brothers, 2 following the noon meal. All com- p.m. Sunday, January 12. Free munity seniors 55 and over are admission made possible by the Zumbrota Community Trust. welcome. The State Theatre is at 96 East 4th Street in Zumbrota. For inforHistory Center The Pine Island Area History mation visit zaac.org.or call 507Center is located at 314 North Main 272-1129. Street. It is open by appointment only, due to maintenance projects Crossings that have been scheduled. ReguRandy Oas and Youngrhee Jeon lar hours will begin on Sunday, exhibit, through Feb. 14. RecepMarch 2. To contact the History Center go to www.pineisland tion Sat., Jan. 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Ins and Outs of Publishing history.org or by leaving a message at 507-356-2802. If you wish class with Penny Duffy, Sat., Jan. to speak with someone, call the 11, 10 a.m. to noon. The Cartographer of No Mans director at 507-398-5326. Land, book signing by Penny Duffy, 12:15 p.m. Knotted Pearl Necklaces, Sun., Jan. 12, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wire Wrapped Bracelets, Sun., Moms in Prayer Moms in Prayer meet on Mon- Jan. 12, 1-3:30 p.m. Yoga, Tues., Jan. 14, 6:30-7:30 days, 7 p.m. at Our Saviours Church, 1549 East Avenue, Zum- p.m. For more information go to brota. www. crossingsatcarnegie.com or call 507-732-7616. Crossings is ZM Spelling Bee at 320 E Ave. The ZM Spelling Bee will be

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Zumbrota-Mazeppa FFA Toy Show held January 5

By Marilyn Anderson ZUMBROTA Below zero temperatures did not keep vendors or attendees away from the 24th annual Zumbrota-Mazeppa Future Farmers of America (FFA) Toy Show held at the ZM High School Cafeteria Sunday, January 5. Strategically placed signs guided people to the school and the event as they entered Zumbrota from any direction. Hannah Eckblad, a junior at ZMHS and chairperson for this years show, said there were only a couple of cancellations for the 81 tables that had been reserved. As FFA advisor Jon Yusten helped Eckblad and other FFA members sell food and beverages from the concession stand, he was not surprised by the good turnout. I knew people would be here. They would eventually get cabin fever, Yusten said. People came for the event to view and purchase items from the dealers who have set up their displays of toys and farm-related items. Dealers came from the tristate region of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. Eckblad, who is also the ZM FFA Chapter Reporter, said initial work for the Toy Show begins right after school begins in the fall, with the majority of the work taking place in November and December. In addition to concession sales, the dealers pay a per table fee to show and sell their items. Attendees also pay a modest admission fee. Proceeds from the one-day event (open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) are used by the local FFA to help fund trips to the FFA State and National Conventions, FFA scholarships, and for other FFA expenses. The ZM FFA Alumni Chapter, chartered in 2010, has been a supporter of the Toy Show by donating numerous items for a silent auction. Items included in this years auction ranged from the very practical (winter car kit and a fivepiece pliers set with a pair of work gloves) to edible (homemade apple pies and chocolate chip cookies) to collectible (model tractors and other farm equipment). Current alumni president, Grady Stehr, said proceeds from the silent auction go towards scholarships, leadership camps, and attendance at the national convention for FFA members. The tables held a wide variety of items. While some vendors focused on a particular brand of toy farm equipment (for example, John Deere, International Harvester, or Oliver), others focused on a certain type of item, such as matchbox toys or die-cast NASCAR replicas. Others collectibles could be found including pictures, manuals, coloring books, advertising pens, pencils, matchboxes and calendars. Besides looking for specific items, people spent time visiting and reminiscing. Jerry Holthe of Rochester had his Toys for Boys set up for the sixth year. He enjoys coming to the ZM event as it is run well, it is good for the kids, and I enjoy it. Holthe has been collecting and selling antique toys for at least 30 years. His tables and the floor below were filled with a variety of antique and vintage toy vehicles - buses, cars, pedal cars, and trucks, as well as boats, trailers, and snowmobiles. He said many of his items come from Pennsylvania and Ohio. The oldest item currently in his inventory is a Turner truck from the 1920s.

Lon Scheidel of Cresco, Iowa (right) asks Jerry Holthe of Rochester a made a purchase of a Ford promo car. It was the sixth show for Holthe question about a motor boat from the 1950s at the 24th annual Zumbrota- with his Toys for Boys, focused on antique and vintage model toy Mazeppa FFA Toy Show on Sunday, January 5. Scheidel had already vehicles. Scheidel said he comes every year.

One of the visitors and buyers to Holthes table was Lon Scheidel of Cresco, Iowa. Scheidel comes to the FFA Toy Show in Zumbrota every year. His passion is

looking for and collecting really old tin toys. He said, I cant go home without buying. That is what is really nice about this show a nice mixture of everything.

Among his purchases this year was an old Ford promo car. Regarding the cold weather, he said, I brought some extra clothes and a blanket in the van in case there

were any problems. With January 2015 marking the 25th event, dont look for the weather to be a determining factor in changing the standard date of the successful annual event.

Council is looking at options for rebranding the City of Zumbrota

By Tara Chapa ZUMBROTA The Zumbrota City Council approved moving a step forward in looking at a few companies to assist in the rebranding of Zumbrota with a new logo, brochures, website, highway and street signs, and social media sites at the council meeting on January 2. Community Development Director Dan King said he has looked at two different companies so far: a company in St. Paul called CWS (a dynamic marketing firm) and another called MLT Group in Rochester, who assisted with the redesign of Lake Citys website and logo. Councilor Sara Duhrman said this would be a great step for Zumbrota as it is councils goal to be a progressive city, and that having a trendy logo, updated website with current events, businesses, posted processes, downloads, and more at a residents or prospective residents fingertips would do just that. Duhrman said most people wish to skip the phone call to the city hall, and would rather research and find answers via the web. Currently, Zumbrotas website does not offer such options. King said he ran some rough numbers with the two companies he has spoken with and so far. A rough estimate is that the city would spend between $20,000 and $25,000. The council agreed that they would like to keep their website and any social media sites very user-friendly as well as making edits on their part simple. The council hopes to have this project considered an acceptable use of the sales tax money from the City of Rochester. Further research and discussion needs to take place before proposed project can be passed onto EDA. King said it might be wise to have MLT and CWS and possibly other marketing companies present at a future council meeting.
2014 business

Pine Island

The city approved Bank of Zumbrota as the official depository for 2014. The city uses Bank of Zumbrota as the main bank and Edward Jones to compare CD rates. The News-Record was approved as the official publication for 2014. Budget transfers were approved: $86,404 from the General Fund to the EDA Fund; $38,850 from Infrastructure Fund to 2010B Bonds; $73,690 from Water Fund to the 2009A Bonds; and $123,521 from the Sewer Fund to the 2009A Bonds. Mayor Rich Bauer approved all 2014 annual appointments. Dave Grimsrud has resigned from the EDA and Jim Wedge from the Planning Commission. Both positions will be posted. The council approved the renewal of prosecution services at the police department with Goodhue County. Zumbrota City Council has now approved another three years of services as well as a 1% increase in their rates.

From left to right, Patrick, Andrew, and Ben Bogard, Michelle Ryan, Jan McNallan, Vickie Mancilman, and Hannah Ryan wrap presents on December 20 to be distributed to families through the L.O.V.E. project.

Pine Island L.O.V.E. Project serves 16 families in 2013

PINE ISLAND Pine Island United Methodist Church was the center of activity wrapping and organizing presents for the L.O.V.E. (Lots of Volunteer Effort) Project on December 20. In 2013 the L.O.V.E. Project served 16 families (21 adults and 34 children). Organized over 25 years ago, the L.O.V.E. Project is a community-wide effort to distribute gifts of clothing, toys, food, and toiletries to Pine Island area families in need during the Christmas holidays. As part of the Goodhue County Christmas Project, all families are referred through the Goodhue County Department of Social Services and Public Health. Funding to operate the L.O.V.E. Project comes from donations to the Pine Island United Fund and other area organizations. These funds are used to purchase food for a holiday meal and toiletries. The congregation at St. Paul Lutheran Church uses a Sharing Tree to help congregation members choose families to whom they provide clothing. Local dentists donate toothbrushes and sample toothpaste. Hats and mittens for the families were made by a PIUMC church member. Toys are provided by the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program of Red Wing. Toys were collected around town and Pine Island School students raised funds to purchase toys for the program. The Pine Island Senior Citizens Craft Group and St. Paul Lutheran Church quilters furnished quilts that add a warm touch to the gifts.

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Wanamingo scouts carol at Riverview Hillcrest home

WANAMINGO On December 18 Cub Scouts from Pack 76 of Wanamingo went to the Riverview Services home on Hillcrest to bring some holiday cheer by caroling. Riverview Services is a private, non-profit agency providing residential and in-home services to individuals who are developmentally disabled. Scouts participating, from left to right: Trevor

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Churches
BELLECHESTER
ROLLING MEADOWS MENNONITE CHURCH, Belvidere Town Hall, 2 miles north of Bellechester on County 2, Pastor Aaron Witmer, 651-9234240. Sundays: 10 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. Worship; 7 p.m. Hymn Sing every fourth Sunday. ST. MARYS CATHOLIC, Bellechester, Father Paul Kubista. Sunday mornings: 9 a.m. Mass. Tuesday mornings: 8 a.m. Mass.

ORONOCO
GRACE LUTHERAN, WELS , 45 1st Avenue NE, Oronoco: 507-367-4329, Pastor Ben Kempfert 507-367-4426. Office hours: Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.noon. Sundays: 8:45 a.m. Sunday School; Bible class; 10 a.m. Worship. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ORONOCO , 40 3rd Street SW., Rev. Lisa Johnson office hours Mondays 1-4 p.m.; Office hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wed., Jan. 8: 5-7 p.m. Food shelf open; 6:30 p.m. Session meeting. Thurs., Jan. 9: 9:15 a.m. Food shelf delivery and restocking. Sun., Jan. 12: 11 a.m. Worship. Tues., Jan. 14: 7 p.m. Readers of OZ meeting. Wed., Jan. 15: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Luncheon.

GOODHUE
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC , Goodhue, Father Paul Kubista. Saturdays: 5:30 p.m. Mass. Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:45 a.m. Mass. ST. LUKE LUTHERAN, Goodhue, 651-923-4695, Pastor Regina Hassanally. Wed., Jan. 8: 6:30 p.m. Confirmation; 7:20 p.m. Parent/student meeting; 7:30 p.m. Council meeting. Sun., Jan. 12: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Worship with communion by intinction. Tues., Jan. 14: 9 a.m. Womens Bible study. Wed., Jan. 15: 6:30 p.m. Confirmation. ST. PETERS EV. LUTHERAN, WELS, 702 Third Ave., Goodhue, Randall L. Kuznicki, Pastor.

PINE ISLAND
CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH , Pine Island, Tim Graham, Pastor, 507-356-4306, www.corner stonepi.org, ASL Interpretation available. Cornerstone Kids meet every Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. Prayer meeting is Wednesdays at 7 p.m. GOOD NEWS EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, 208 North Main, Pine Island, Chris Paulson, Pastor, (507) 356-4834. Sundays: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for children and adults; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 7 p.m. Youth Group for grades 7-12. Wednesdays: 6 p.m. AWANA for grades K-6; 7:30 p.m. Bible study for all ages. PINE ISLAND ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 520 So. Main St., Pine Island, 3568622, email: dashpole@bevcomm. net, Rev. Dan Ashpole, Pastor. Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Adult Bible class and Childrens Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship. ST. MICHAELS CATHOLIC, 451 5th Street SW, Pine Island, 356-4280, Father Randal Kasel, Pastor; Saturday Mass 5 p.m.; Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m.; Confessions 4:15 p.m. Saturday; Daily Mass Wednesday 8:30 a.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m.; Confessions 8 a.m. Office Hours Tuesday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m.; Friday, 9 .a.m.-1 p.m.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 214 3rd St. S.W., Box 708, Pine Island, John Torris Lohre, Senior Pastor; Kip A. Groettum, Associate Pastor. Email: saintpaulpi@yahoo.com; Web site: www.saintpaulpi.org. Wed., Jan. 8: 3:30 p.m. 7th and 8th grade confirmation; 6 p.m. Adult ed; 6:30 p.m. Youth board; 7 p.m . Chancel choir; 8 p.m. Praise team. Sat., Jan. 11: 5:30 p.m. Worship. Sun., Jan. 12Wed., Jan. 15: Interfaith Hospitality Network. Sun., Jan. 12: 8:15 a.m. Worship; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; Sunday School; 7th grade confirmation; Handbells; 10:30 a.m. Worship; Sunday School. Mon., Jan. 13: Newsletter deadline. Tues., Jan. 14: 8:30 a.m. Quilting; Staff meeting; 1:30 p.m. Bible study; 3:15 p.m. Childrens choir; 7 p.m. Worship and music meeting. Wed., Jan. 15: 3:30 p.m. 7th and 8th grade confirmation; 6 p.m. Adult ed; 7 p.m. Chancel choir; 8 p.m. Praise team. UNITED METHODIST, 200 Main St. North, PO Box 8, Pine Island, Carolyn Westlake, Pastor; Office hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-2:15 p.m.; Web address: www.piumc.org; email: piumc@bevcomm.net. Wed., Jan. 8: 9 a.m.-noon Pastor Carolyn at Better Brew. Thurs., Dec. 9: 2 p.m. Rebekah Lodge; 7 p.m. Disciple study. Sun., Dec. 12: 9 a.m. Worship; 10 a.m. Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Music trip fundraiser brunch; IHN. Mon., Jan. 13: 2 p.m. Disciple; 6:30 p.m. Silent prayer; 7 p.m. SPRC; IHN. Tues., Jan. 14: 7 p.m. WAB; IHN. Wed., Jan. 15: 9 a.m.-noon Pastor Carolyn at Better Brew; 7 p.m. Five Love Language study; IHN.

NEW RIVER ASSEMBLY OF GOD , 290 South Main Street, Zumbrota. 507-398-2604. Pastor Gary Basinski. Service times: Saturday, 7 p.m. www.NewRiverZumbrota.com. OUR SAVIOURS LUTHERAN AFLC Eric Westlake and Tim Banks, Pastors, 1549 East Avenue, Zumbrota, 732-5449, church office. Website: oslczumbrota.org. Office hours: Tues., Wed., and Fri., 8 a.m.-noon. Wed., Jan. 8: 11:30 a.m. Womens Bible study; 12:45 p.m. Early release Wednesday; 6 p.m. Prayer hour; Youth group; 7 p.m. Bible study. Sat., Jan. 11: 6 a.m. Mens fraternity; 7 a.m. Mens prayer breakfast; 8:30 a.m. Womens prayer breakfast. Sun., Jan. 12: 8:30 a.m. Prayer time; 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10:15 a.m. Worship. Mon., Jan. 13: 7 p.m. Building committee meeting; Moms in prayer. Wed., Jan. 15: 11:30 a.m. Womens Bible study; 3:15 p.m. Junior youth group; WINGS; 6 p.m. Youth group; Prayer hour; 7 p.m. Bible study. CHURCH OF ST. PAUL, 749 Main St. South, Zumbrota, 732-5324, email stpauls@hcinet.net Pastor Father Randal Kasel, pastor. Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. http://stpaulzm.com. Mass Schedule: Sunday, 8:30 a.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. Mass at the nursing home is the second Tuesday of the month at 9:15 a.m. UNITED REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 560 W. 3rd St., Zumbrota, 732-7303, Susan Vikstrom, pastor; Cindy Wilson Youth director. Wed ., Jan. 8: 7:15 a.m. CBC; 6:45 pm. Confirmation class; 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal. Thurs., Jan. 9: 9 a.m. Naomi circle at Sandy Lohmans; 1:30 p.m. Rebekah circle at Phyllis Berntsons; 6:30 p.m. Finance meeting; 7 p.m. Property Management. Sun., Jan. 12: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Worship; 9:15 a.m. PACE; Sunday School; 4:30 p.m. Social ministry meals. Mon., Jan. 13-Wed., Jan. 15: Visit Care Center. Wed., Jan. 15: 7:15 a.m. CBC; 6:45 p.m. Confirmation class; 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal.

6:15 p.m. Confirmation; Worship; 7 p.m. Youth group. MINNEOLA LUTHERAN, 13628 County 50 Blvd. Wed., Jan. 8: 4 p.m. Confirmation; 6:30 p.m. Property board meeting; 7:30 p.m. Planning council meeting. Sun., Jan. 12: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship with communion. ST. COLUMBKILL CATHOLIC , 36483 County. 47 Blvd., Belle Creek, Father Paul Kubista. Sundays: 10:30 a.m. Mass. ST. JOHNS EV. LUTHERAN, Bear Valley, Alan Horn, Pastor. 843-6211, home; 843-5302 work. Bible Class is every Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Mazeppa. Sun., Jan. 12: 10:30 a.m. Worship. ST. JOHNS EV. LUTHERAN, WELS, Minneola Township, County Road 7, rural Zumbrota, Randall Kuznicki, Pastor. ST. PETER LUTHERAN, The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Belvidere, 28961 365th St., Goodhue, MN 55027-8515, Dr. Scott T. Fiege, Pastor. Sun., Jan. 12: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship. STORDAHL LUTHERAN, ELCA, Rural Zumbrota. Church: (507) 732-5711, Kathy Lowery, Pastor, Home 507271-5711. URLAND LUTHERAN 6940 County 9 Blvd., Cannon Falls, MN 55009. Church: 507-263-5544; Pastor David Hurtt, Interim. Wed., Jan. 8: 1 p.m. WELCA Bible study at Twin Rivers; 6:15 p.m. Mentor/affirmation; 7:30 p.m. Praise and worship practice. Sun., Jan. 12: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; Youth forum; 9:30 a.m. Adult forum; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 11:40 a.m. Choir. Mon., Jan. 13: 7 p.m. Council. Wed., Jan. 15: 6 a.m. Mens Bible study; 1 p.m. WELCA Bible study at Twin Rivers; 6:30 p.m. Affirmation class. WANGEN PRAIRIE LUTHERAN , LCMC 34289 County 24 Blvd., Cannon Falls, Curtis Fox, Pastor, 507-

663-9060; Linda Flom, Visitation Minister, 263-5613. Sundays 9 a.m. Worship. Thursdays 9:30 a.m. Bible study; 7 p.m. Blue grass jam. ZWINGLl UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 23148 County Highway 24, West Concord (Berne), 507/527-2622. Rev. Victor Jortack, Pastor.

Engaged

OBRIEN-ARNDT
Brittany OBrien and Josh Arndt, both of Zumbrota, are happy to announce their engagement. Parents of the couple are Dave and Janelle OBrien of Zumbrota and Kelly and Brenda Arndt of Clinton and Beardsley. The bride is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Stout, with a bachelors degree in business administration. She is an administrative assistant at Pine Island Bank. The groom is also a graduate of UW Stout, with a bachelor of science degree in packaging. He works in the milk receiving department at Dairy Farmers of America in Zumbrota. The wedding will be held on January 11 at Minneola Lutheran Church in Goodhue.

MAZEPPA
ST. JOHNS EV. LUTHERAN , Mazeppa, Alan Horn, Pastor. 8436211, home; 843-5302 work. Bible class every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Sun., Jan. 12: 8:30 a.m. Worship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. ST. PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC , Mazeppa. Weekends-Masses: Sun.: 10 a.m., Mazeppa, Fr. Joe Fogal. UNITED METHODIST , Mazeppa, David Neil, Pastor. Church: 843-4962; home: 732-4291. Every Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship.

WANAMINGO
NEW LIFE CHURCH , Wanamingo, Pastor Patrick McBride, 507-8243019. New Life Church meets at 10 a.m. at 525 Beverly Street, Wanamingo. Free nursery for infants through age three; Sunday School for all ages beginning at 9 a.m. Small Group Bible Studies Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. TRINITY LUTHERAN , Wanamingo, Christopher Culuris, Pastor 507-8242155. Wed., Jan. 8: 2 p.m. Heritage Hill communion; Wednesday circle hosted by Marie Schafer; 4:30 p.m. Confirmation; 7 p.m. Boards meet; 8 p.m. Planning council. Thurs., Jan. 9: 1 p.m. Thursday circle hosted by Karen Tiller. Sat., Jan. 11: 1 p.m. Cemetery association annual meeting. Sun., Jan. 12: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship. Mon., Jan. 13: 8:30 a.m. Quilting. Wed., Jan. 15: 4:30 p.m. Confirmation. WANAMINGO LUTHERAN ELCA, Wanamingo, MN 55983, Christopher Culuris, Pastor. Office hours Thursdays 1-3 p.m., 507-824-2410. Wednesdays 4:30 p.m. Confirmation at Trinity. October: 9 a.m. Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday School. Wed., Jan. 8: 4:30 p.m. Confirmation at Trinity. Thurs., Jan. 9: 2 p.m. WELCA Bible study; 7:30 p.m. Council meeting. Sat., Jan. 11: 9 a.m. Worship committee meeting. Sun., Jan. 12: 9 a.m. Worship; Bring a symbol of your baptism. Mon., Jan. 13: Deadline for annual reports due to Tarla. Tues., Jan. 14: 7 p.m. Prayer shawl meeting. Wed., Jan. 15: 4:30 p.m. Confirmation at Trinity.

RURAL
EMMANUEL LUTHERAN, Aspelund, Martin Horn, Pastor. Wed., Jan. 8: 5 p.m. 1st year confirmation at Hauge; 6 p.m. 2nd year confirmation at Hauge; 6:30 p.m. Choir at Hauge; 7:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer at Hauge. Thurs., Jan. 9: 1:30 p.m. Rachel circle at Ann Romos. Sun., Jan. 12: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; 5:45 p.m. Youth group supper at Hauge; 6 p.m. Youth group at Hauge. Mon., Jan. 13: 6:30 p.m. Deacons meeting; 7:30 p.m. Church council meeting. Tues., Jan. 14: 2 p.m. Hannah circle. Wed., Jan. 15: 3:15 p.m. Overcomers; 5 p.m. 1st year confirmation at Hauge; 6 p.m. 2nd year confirmation at Hauge; 6:30 p.m. Choir; 7:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nerstrand, Don Kloster pastor, (507) 3342822. Sundays: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Coffee hour; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; Confirmation class. GRACE & ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCHES, Rural Goodhue, County 4 Blvd., Andrew Krause, Pastor. Grace: Sundays: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; Communion on the second and last Sunday of the month. St. Johns: Sundays: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Sunday School; Bible study; Communion on the second and last Sunday of the month. HAUGE LUTHERAN, Rural Kenyon, Martin Horn, Pastoral. Wed., Jan. 8: 5 p.m. 1st year confirmation; 6 p.m. 2nd year confirmation; 6:30 p.m. Choir; 7:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer. Sun., Jan. 12: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship; 5:45 p.m. Youth group supper; 6 p.m. Youth group. Mon., Jan. 13: 9:30 a.m. Rachel circle at PaPas Restaurant. Wed., Jan. 15: 3:15 p.m. Overcomers; 5 p.m. 1st year confirmation; 6 p.m. 2nd year confirmation; 6:30 p.m. Choir at Emmanuel; 7:30 pm.. Bible study and prayer at Emmanuel. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Hay Creek (LCMS), 24686 Old Church Road. Pastor Lowell Sorenson, 651388-4577. Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Worship. LANDS LUTHERAN, 16640 Highway. 60 Blvd., Zumbrota, MN 55992-5105. Zumbrota. Text study; 7 p.m. Spiritual guidance. Wed., Jan. 8: 9 a.m. Coffee and conversation; 6:15 p.m. Confirmation; Worship with communion; 7 p.m. Youth group. Thurs., Jan. 9: 7:15 a.m. Youth Bible study at Bridgets; 9:30 a.m. Circle. Sat., Jan. 11: 7:30 a.m. Mens breakfast and Bible study. Sun., Jan. 12: 7:30 a.m. Praise practice; 8:30 a.m. Praise worship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 9:45 a.m. Choir practice; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 7 p.m. Womens Bible study. Tues., Jan. 14: 11 a.m. Text study; 6:30 p.m. Praise practice. Wed., Jan. 15: 9 a.m. Coffee and conversation;

Obituary
John Mentes 1947-2013
ZUMBROTA John Douglas Mentes, 66, of Zumbrota, died Wednesday, December 18, 2013. He was born to Douglas and Grace Mentes on April 3, 1947, in Saint Paul. John was a veteran of the Vietnam War and an active member of the American Legion and the VFW. He was passionate about fishing and the Minnesota State Fair. John is survived by three children, one grandchild, two sisters and two nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother. A celebration of life service was held on January 7 at the VFW in Zumbrota.

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Favorite class or subject: English Best high school memory: In English 10, Laura was reading out loud with really good expression and she accidentally said an inappropriate word and we all laughed with her for almost the whole class period! Out of school activities, hobbies: Playing volleyball, running with Paul Kohner, watching movies, and backyard wrestling with Nic, Toni, Kaitlyn, Adam, and Shelley. Eating food with my chowhound buddies Sarah and Cede. Part-time job: Stocking them shelves with Ryan McNallan at The Island Favorite book: Harry Potter, The Descendents, The Fault in Our Stars, and Perks of Being a Wallflower; movie: 12 Years A Slave, Silver Linings Playbook, Harry Potter, Perks of Being A Wallflower; TV show: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Game of Thrones, Parks & Rec, SNL, American Horror Story; song: Heroes by David Bowie and anything Imagine Dragons Future plans: Attend the University of Minnesota and figure out what mark Im going to make on the world. in Orlando, Florida, as a freshman, and again in Anaheim, California, as a junior. Out of school activities, hobbies: Raising and showing cattle. Part-time job: Owner/operator of Knutson Shorthorns; driver at Tomas Pizza Haus Favorite movie: Fast and Furious 6; TV show: How I Met Your Mother Future plans: Raise quality beef and pork and sell directly to consumers in our area. Also become A.I. certified and hopefully work as a sales representative for Genex. Attend the University of Wisconsin River Falls with an animal sciences major.

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By Alicia Hunt-Welch KENYON Audit manager Joel Stencel with Eide Bailly presented a summary of the 2012-13 school year district audit to the KenyonWanamingo School Board on December 18. The complete report was provided to the district and each board member. The board will consider action to approve the completed district audit at the January 27 school board meeting. Revenue totaled $8,268,588 for the 2012-13 school year. Of this the district received 76.97% of its funding from state sources, 13.92% from local property tax levies, 5.74% from other local and county sources, 2.00% from local sales and insurance recovery, and 1.37% from federal sources. For the year the district received $818,172 in state aid. Of this $3,638 was used for debt service, $4,210 was for community services, and the rest was allocated to the general fund. General fund expenses totaled $8,391,526. Of this the district spent 45.49% on salaries and wages, 27.59% on purchasing services, 14.63% on employee benefits, 6.23% on capital expenditures, 4.98% on supplies and materials, 0.92% on debt services, and 0.16% on other expenditures.

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By Alicia Hunt-Welch Sherwood Trl in Minneola TownThe following information was ship. provided by the Goodhue County 2:22 p.m. A suicide threat was Sheriffs Office. reported on the 13100 block of December 17 Cty 12 in Roscoe Township. The 1:18 p.m. A stop sign viola- person was given assistance. tion that occurred the day before 10:53 p.m. Someone attempted was reported. The registered owner to take a large spool of wire from of the vehicle lived in Dakota Vertical Limit. After the spool was County. thrown over the fence it was rolled December 18 toward the trail before the attempt 9:19 a.m. A car hit a deer near was abandoned. Extra patrol was the 16600 block of Hwy 60 in requested in the area. Minneola Township. A deer tag December 23 was requested. 1:13 a.m. Medical assistance 5:24 p.m. A possible restrain- was requested on 2nd St E. ing order violation was reported 7:17 a.m. A vehicle went in on Main St. No violation was found. the ditch near 415th St and Hwy 10:11 p.m. Bright yellow lights 57 in Wanamingo Township. and banging were heard near Hwy 2:48 p.m. About 30 Angus 60 and 3rd Ave. Fireworks were cattle were reported to be in a field being set off in the area. without food, water, or shelter near December 20 6200 block of Cty 30 in 9:33 a.m. Dole Explosives Wanamingo Township. The cattle reported that a padlock had been were found to be well cared for. cut off one of their trailers. Noth5:29 p.m. About six horses ing appeared to be missing. Dam- were walking down the road near aged valued at $10. Hwy 60 and 150th Ave in Minneola 10:00 p.m. A disturbance on Township. The owners located the 3rd Ave involving a transporta- horses. tion issue was reported. December 24 December 22 12:29 a.m. A car had a flat tire 8:41 a.m. A speeding ticket near Hwy 60 and 135th Ave in was issued on Hwy 52 near Hader. Minneola Township. The owner 12:50 p.m. A speeding ticket said he would return in the mornwas issued near Hwy 52 and ing to fix it. 10:49 a.m. Medical assistance was requested on Main St. 7:33 p.m. Two vehicles went off the road and into a ditch a few minutes apart near Hwy 52 and Cty 50 in Minneola Township.
December 25

Alyssa Baker Parents: Don and Susan Baker Siblings, ages: Zach, 19 High school activities: Art Scream, choir, yearbook staff Favorite class or subject: Photography and graphic design Best high school memory: Every day is a new memory at lunch Out of school activities, hobbies: Hanging out with friends and shopping Part-time job: Ponderosa Bar & Grill Favorite book: Something Like Fate; movie: The Heat; TV show: Pretty Little Liars; song: Bottoms Up by Brantley Gilbert

Marcus Aarsvold Parents: Mark and Kim Aarsvold Siblings, ages: Justin, 34; Jill, 30 High school activities: Cross country, track, student council, DECA, National Honor Society, and Panther Crew

Zach Knutson Parents: Keith and Kris Knutson Siblings, ages: Andrew, 22 High school activities: FFA, DECA, National Honor Society, 4-H Favorite class or subject: Chemistry and geometry with Mr. Erickson Best high school memory: Competing at the International Career Development Conference

Siera McNallan Parents: Cary McNallan and Lisa Grenell Siblings, ages: Kalie McNallan, 23; Liana McNallan, 21 High school activities: Gymnastics, peer helpers, National Honor Society, womens ensemble, and carolers Favorite class or subject: English Best high school memory: Being able to be part of the gymnastics team and getting to go to State! Out of school activities, hobbies: Dance and spending time with friends and family. Part-time job: Teaching dance Favorite book: Something Borrowed; movie: Emperors New Groove; TV show: Covert Affairs; song: Bound to You by Christina Aguilera Future plans: Go to college at University of Wisconsin LaCrosse and try to figure out what to do with my life.

12:23 a.m. A citation for driving after suspension was issued on 2nd Ave. 2:18 a.m. A car spun out by the bank and was abandoned. The driver was found and cited for driving after suspension. 9:04 a.m. A vehicle went in the ditch near Hader. 9:33 p.m. A verbal domestic incident was reported on the 12400 block of 440th St in Minneola Township. 10:43-11:19 a.m. Three vehicles went in the ditch near Hwy 52 and Cty 8 near Hader. 11:50 p.m. A vehicle went in the ditch near Hwy 52 and Cty 50 in Minneola Township.
December 26

12:55 a.m. The smell of gas was reported inside a residence on Mill St W. The smell could not be identified but did not appear to be a gas. The fire department also responded to confirm.
December 27

9:47 a.m. A speeding ticket was issued near Hwy 60 and Cty 1 in Cherry Grove Township.

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The Music and Magic of Patsy Cline is January 11 at the State Theatre
ZUMBROTA Fans of that early Nashville sound wont want to miss The Music and Magic of Patsy Cline, back by popular demand at the Zumbrota State Theatre on Saturday, January 11, at 7:30 p.m. The show, brought by Crossings, features Cassie and the Bobs performing Clines music with impressive authenticity. Cassie Wiesners powerful portrayal of Patsy Cline takes audiences on a trip down memory lane as she sings Crazy, Walkin After Midnight, I Fall To Pieces, and many more of the songs that made Cline famous and admired. No one comes closer to sounding like Cline than Wiesner, and the Bobs are a full group of accomplished musicians, dedicated to sounding as true-to-the-spirit of the original recordings as possible. Cline was a pioneer of the 1960s Nashville sound and as a female headline performer. She had attained great success by age 30, when she died in a private plane crash. She remains a major influence for many singers and is one of the most acclaimed female vocalists of the 20th Century. She was posthumously inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame the first female soloist to receive that honor. In addition to Wiesner, the Bobs feature many talented musicians, including current or former members of bands like Silverado, Oh Aces, The Salty Dogs, Skilly and Duff, Patty and the Pinetones, The Waybacks and Little Henry. Cassie and the Bobs have been touring Minnesota and eastern South Dakota for five years and have gathered rave reviews wherever they play. The group continues to draw hundreds of people to their performances, a testimony to the quality of their show and the enduring popularity of Patsy Cline 50 years after her death. Tickets are $18 in advance or $20 at the door. To reserve tickets, visit www.crossingsatcarnegie. com, call 507-732-7616 or stop in to Crossings at 320 East Avenue in Zumbrota.

PINE ISLAND POLICE REPORT

By Alicia Hunt-Welch to one side of the street. The following information was 2:36 p.m. A speeding ticket provided by the Goodhue County was issued near Main St and Hwy Sheriffs Office. 52. December 17 3:35 p.m. A bus and a truck 1:41 p.m. Verbal harassment collided on Cty 3 and New Haven was reported on Main St N. Rd. A deputy assisted Olmsted December 18 County by providing traffic con12:04 a.m. A deputy observed trol. a running vehicle with a door open 5:25 p.m. An accident was at American Waterworks on Roll- reported on Hwy 52. The State ing View Lane. A male there said Patrol handled the incident. he worked for the business and 6:54 p.m. A domestic incijust returned from a job. dent was reported on 3rd Ave NW. 2:16 p.m. The school princi- No domestic was found but a perpal requested that a deputy speak son there was wanted on Goodhue with a kindergarten student about County warrants. A man was arthe consequences of stealing. rested for warrants involving drug 3:12 p.m. Phone threats were charges and obstruction of legal reported on the 49600 block of process. A citation was issued to 230th Ave in Pine Island Town- another subject for possession of ship. drug paraphernalia. 4:19 p.m. A deputy assisted 8:36 p.m. A vehicle domestic the Zumbrota police with a death incident was reported in a vehicle notification on 1st St NE. traveling from Rochester to 7:09 p.m. A dog was reported Wanamingo near 490th St in Pine barking the last two hours near Island Township. A man reported 8th St SW. The dog was not lo- that he got out of the vehicle on cated. his own and the female drove off 9:19 p.m. A female on 5th St with the kids. The female picked SW reported that her purse was up the male in Zumbrota. missing and it may have been left 10:29 p.m. A dog was reported at an auction. A deputy located barking and whining for the last the purse and returned it to the half hour near Sunnyside Ct NE. owner. A deputy only heard a dog bark December 19 once and was unable to locate it. 11:28 a.m. The theft of an December 21 iPod from a school locker was re9:41 a.m. A car was reposported. sessed on 3rd St SW. 2:52 p.m. A bow hunter was 1:10 p.m. A verbal domestic reported on another persons prop- incident was reported on 9th St erty. The hunter had permission SW. from the land owner. 10:16 p.m. A vehicle was December 20 parked on the road, causing a haz2:34 p.m. A moving van and ard near 520th St and Hwy 52. vehicles were on 2nd Ave and The vehicle was towed. possibly would block school buses. December 22 A deputy had the vehicles move 12:27 p.m. Two suspicious vehicles were parked near the 51500 block of 210th Ave in Pine Island Township. The occupants were goose hunters with permission to be in the field. 9:12 p.m. An occupied vehicle was parked and running in the middle of the cul-de-sac on 8th St and Trail View Ln SE. The occupants were talking and advised to move someplace safer.
December 23

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Locker Room Tableau exhibit features work of local artists

NORTHFIELD Locker Room Tableau is the title of a dozen drawings and paintings to be shown at the Northfield Arts Guild/Archer House, 304 Division Street, from January 10 through February 8. The two-person show features the works of David Grimsrud, Zumbrota, and his daughter Holly Grimsrud, Minneapolis. The opening reception is this Friday, from 7- 9 p.m. in the main gallery. The Grimsruds works focus on the sport of basketball. Both were art majors in Northfield at St. Olaf College and both played varsity basketball there. The exhibition falls appropriately during the heart of the MIAC basketball season when most games at Carleton and St. Olaf are being played. A couple of their works will be shown in the Northfield Arts Guild but most will be in the Archer House next door.

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Zumbrota
Birmingham retires from Goodhue County Cooperative Electric after 43 years
By Marilyn Anderson ZUMBROTA An open house for Darel Butch Birmingham was held Friday afternoon, January 3, at Goodhue County Cooperative Electric Association in Zumbrota. The event was held on Birminghams final day of work after 43 years with the cooperative. After completing lineman training at Jackson Vocational-Technical School, Birmingham started his long career on September 1, 1970 as an apprentice lineman. He has been the director of member services since 1981. As the title implies, Birmingham has had considerable interaction with the cooperatives members over the years, including responding to issues with billing, and working with metering and off-peak load control. He has regularly given informational and safety programs to students at area schools as well as adults. Having worked during 43 of the 77 years of the cooperatives history, Birmingham has also worked with three of the four managers: Cecil Holsing, who served from 1949-1981; Lloyd Steege, 19811991; and Doug Fingerson, 1991present. As to memorable events during his tenure, Birmingham was quick to respond,The big storms the

ZUMBROTA POLICE REPORT

November 14

9:47 a.m. A female reported that someone stole her vehicle out of her garage along with misc. items. 1:54 p.m. An officer assisted in the transport of a male to Zumbrota. 7:29 p.m. A male reported that his wife was suicidal. The female was located and agreed to go to the ER with her husband. 10:08 p.m. SuperAmerica reported that a counterfeit bill was used to pay for gas. He did pay with legitimate money after being confronted.
November 15

address. She was transported by ambulance. 5:40 p.m. A male reported that he received a call from his neighbor saying that he had seen someone in his yard with a flashlight and that his house had been burglarized last week.
November 18

Zumbro Valley Gobblers to hold annual Hunting Heritage Banquet

ZUMBROTA The Zumbro Valley Gobblers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will hold its 17th annual Hunting Heritage Banquet on, Saturday, January 25 at the Stary-Yerka VFW Post 5727 in Zumbrota. This years banquet will highlight the work that the local chapter of the NWTF

Goodhue
GOODHUE Alex Donahue and Justin Thomforde were chosen as Students of the Month at Goodhue Senior High School and Junior High School, respectively, for the month of November.
Alex Donahue

Thomforde and Donahue are November Students of the Month

Donahue is the eleventh grade daughter of Selene OReilly and Jason Donahue. Her favorite school subject is social psychology. She was nominated by Mrs. McCleary, her English teacher. Activities shes involved in are volleyball, boys basketball stats, band, and National Honor Society. An accomplishment shes proud of is being seZUMBROTA The Zumbrota lected for National Honor SociPublic Library is excited to launch ety. a whole new year of programs for When asked who has influenced all ages! her the most, she said, My par- Alex Donahue and Justin Thomforde were chosen as Students of the To kick off the year and cure ents because they are good role Month at Goodhue School for November. some cabin fever, there will be models and always push me to get another Teen Night at the library baseball, choir, 4-H, and FFA. His better! on Friday, January 17 from 7:00favorite subjects are science and Justin Thomforde math. An accomplishment he is Thomforde is the seventh grade son of Jerod and Tammy Thom- proud of is enjoying high school sports and getting good grades. forde. When asked who has influenced He was nominated by Mrs. Nolt, him the most, he said, My parhis art teacher. Activities hes inents because they expect me to volved in are football, basketball, work hard and do my best. By Alicia Hunt-Welch A rural Zumbrota woman was injured in an accident involving an all-terrain vehicle and an inner tube on December 26. Eric Jasperson, 34, of rural Zumbrota, was driving an ATV and pulling his wife Kelsi Jasperson, GOODHUE Goodhue El- year the elementary school is cre37, on an inner tube behind it near ementary School is collecting ating a new system regarding readthe 21200 block of 480th St in books the week of January 13-17. ing and they need as many books "The Power That Made Pine Island Township when the Dont Dump It, Donate It is a as possible to help support every The Body, Heals The Body" tube veered off to the side and fun way to feed students imagi- child at their own reading level. Troy Higley, D.C. into a grain bin. The accident ocnations through books. Books can sent to school with a curred at an acquaintances resiPalmer Graduate The school is asking parents, student or dropped off in the school dence. grandparents, aunts, uncles, and lobby. If you have any questions, 507-732-4200 The Zumbrota Ambulance refriends of students to clean out contact the school at 651-923-4447. 404 Main St., Zumbrota sponded to the scene to transport their bookshelves and closets and N43-TFC Kelsi to St. Marys Hospital in donate books to the school. Next Rochester for medical treatment.

10:40 a.m. Henning Fire reported that 200-400 lead-acid rechargeable batteries were stolen from his business. 12:43 p.m. An officer assisted with a medical lift. 1:41 p.m. A male reported that a silverware set was stolen from his home. 6:04 p.m. A key ring, car keys and a key fob were found. 5:56 p.m. An officer assisted the State Patrol with a stalled vehicle. 9:18 p.m. A report of loud music was made. An officer spoke to the owner with advice to turn Butch Birmingham, center, retired on January 3, 2014, from Goodhue County Cooperative Electric and was honored at an open house. He began working at the cooperative on September 1, 1970. Several former the music down. 9:33 p.m. A female fell, and employees returned for the open house, including Jane Clementson and Ken Goodman, above. Both wasnt hurt but needed some help. Clementson and Goodman retired in January 2008. November 16 mega storm of Halloween 1991 tive members the most. On the A native of Zumbrota, Birming10:43 a.m. Rochester State and the snowstorm last May. He other hand, he wont miss the light ham is looking forward to having Patrol reported that a woman apwill miss the interactions with the night calls, but added, That is more time to golf and do more peared to be asleep at the wheel. other employees and the coopera- common with everyone no one traveling with his wife Becky. 12:17 p.m. An officer assisted misses that. with a stalled, occupied vehicle. 5:09 p.m. An officer did a welfare check on a female. 6:01 p.m. A report was made of a burn permit that was getting out of control. 9:15 p.m. Kwik Trip reported that a male and female in front of the store were having a heated argument. 11:56 p.m. The alarm comhas done in Goodhue County and well, the NWTF has a new initia- Mississippis turkey population has pany for the Covered Bridge Reswill include special recognition tive called Save the Habitat, Save declined by more than 40 percent taurant reported that they were and drawings for military veter- the Hunt. Although Minnesotas from 2004 to 2009. These trends receiving a general smoke detecans and youth. For times and ticket wild turkey population is thriv- can only be reversed through proper tor alarm. An employee called statinformation contact Dan Carlstrom ing, turkey populations are declin- management of fields and forests. ing that there was a fire but was 507-824-2448. ing, with the national number hav6,000 acres of wildlife habitat able to get it out. Since trap and transplant is com- ing decreased 15 percent from the are lost every day. Thats 2.2 mil17 plete and the wild turkey has come historic high, mostly because of lion acres an area the size of November 1:21 a.m. Kwik Trip reported back from near extinction in the essential habitat loss. New York Yellowstone National Park a gas drive-off. An officer made state and the population is doing is facing a 20-year low, and every year. To make every remain- contact with a male and he went ing acre count, we have to actively back and paid for the gas. manage them. 11:05 a.m. An officer assisted A long-term slide in hunter num- with a lift. bers has finally stopped, but its 11:12 a.m. A male reported still not keeping pace with popu- that his fathers leg was swelling lation growth. Were not replac- up and he was having difficulty ing the hunters we lose as they getting around. He said that his age and drop out, and many hunt- father is a caretaker for his disers struggle to find a place to hunt abled mother and she would need a top reason why people quit to be transported too. hunting. 12:31 p.m. An officer required The news release submitted by an ambulance for a second lift asthe Zumbro Valley Gobblers said, sist. Having fewer hunters limits our 2:44 p.m. As an officer was ability to stand up for our rights patrolling through an area he was and what matters most to us. And flagged down by a male who said because hunters pay for conser- he was having a verbal argument vation through license sales and with a female. excise taxes on guns, ammunition 4:18 p.m. A female was unand related gear, theres less hope able to walk. This was the third for the future of wildlife. time an officer had been to this

6:20 a.m. A female reported that a dog wouldnt let her out of her vehicle. 8:45 a.m. A male reported that he was suckerpunched by a male inside and outside a bar. 10:57 a.m. An officer unlocked a vehicle. 2:29 p.m. Rochester State Patrol requested an officer to assist with a party that was trying to avoid him on the back streets. 6:13 p.m. Caseys North reported a gas drive-off.
November 19

3:11 a.m. A driver was stopped for failing to yield. The driver was arrested for DUI. 4:01 p.m. A female reported that her lawnmover was on fire. 4:37 p.m. A German Shepherd was taken to the pound. 7:50 p.m. An officer came upon a crash with minor injuries. 7:48 p.m. A female reported that a girl had pushed a guy and now the male had the female on the ground and was punching her. 10:16 p.m. The Covered Bridge Restaurant reported a couple who left without paying.
November 20

10:21 a.m. A female reported that her computer was taken. 11:41 a.m. An officer assisted with a funeral escort. 1:40 p.m. An officer unlocked a vehicle. 3:21 p.m. Rochester State Patrol reported a vehicle in the ditch north of Zumbrota. 10:18 p.m. A deputy requested an officer to assist with a traffic stop in Wanamingo.
November 21

9:31 a.m. The City of Zumbrota reported a water meter was not reading as the wires were unhooked. 7:41 p.m. An officer unlocked a vehicle.
November 22

8:28 a.m. A male reported that he slid on a turn and hit a utility box. 12:14 p.m. An officer assisted with changing a tire. 2:58 p.m. A stray dog was returned to its owner. 10:20 p.m. A male reported that his dog was missing. The dog was later found.
November 23

2:51 a.m. A report was made that a male was sleeping in the McDonalds parking lot. 10:33 a.m. The Zumbrota Historical Society reported a male sleeping in a vehicle. He had an electric cord plugged into the societys outside outlet box. The male unplugged the box and left the area. 10:39 p.m. A driver was warned for failure to yield.

Teen and childrens programs at Zumbrota Public Library

8:30 p.m. This after-hours event will involve pizza and laser tag. Come solo or bring a team of friends. Regarding regular childrens programs at the library, a few changes have been made. Due to low attendance there will no longer be a Monday night story time. However, the regular Tuesday morning story time has been revised with a focus on building and strengthening the early literacy skills of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers through songs, stories, rhymes, and activities. Come Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. to experience the new routine. The library is also pleased to announce that it will soon be offering reading readiness assessment opportunities for children ages four to six. Families who are interested can sign up for an appointment with professionals from the Reading Center in Rochester. Schedules for appointments will be posted soon to the library website, www.zumbrota.info. Contact the library if you have any questions or are interested in making an appointment for your child. As always, the library welcomes your feedback and ideas for future programming.

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Area Sports
Goodhue runs winning streak to six
By Faye Haugen GOODHUE The Goodhue boys basketball team pushed their winning streak to six when they squeaked past Lourdes on Friday in Goodhue. The Wildcats edged the Eagles 48-47 in a rescheduled game from November 22. Fridays game was close from beginning to end with Goodhue up a slim 27-25 at the half. With 1:30 to play, the Wildcats trailed by one when the Eagles collected on a three-point play. Alex Thomforde was fouled with 38 seconds to go, and he gave the Cats a 48-47 lead when he hit both free throws. Lourdes set up for one last shot, but Austin Buck ruined the Eagles play when he stole the ball and Goodhue ran out the clock for the victory. Goodhues scoring balance and great shooting was key to the win. Kenyon-Wanamingos Devyn Stordahl is surrounded by Blooming Prairie players when he tries to snag a Riley Augustine netted 13 to lead rebound in Fridays game in Kenyon. The Knights fell 60-34 to the Blossoms in the non-conference game. No Goodhue, but Riley Bollum with
other game statistics were available. Kenyon-Wanamingo will play at Triton on Friday and at Cannon Falls on Tuesday.

12 points and Tyler Schumacher with 11 points were close behind. Goodhue shot a blistering 62% from the field, hitting 20 of 32 shots. The Wildcats will host Lake City on Thursday evening, and Southland at 3 p.m. on Saturday, play at Blooming Prairie on Monday and host LaCrescent on Tuesday.

Goodhue 48 - Lourdes 47 G - Riley Bollum 12, Tyler Schumacher 11, Alex Thomforde 6, Riley Augustine 13, Jacob McNamara 2, Calvin Peterson 6 Scoring by halves Goodhue 27 21 = 48 Lourdes 25 22 = 47 Free throws: G - 5 of 8 for 62%; L - 5 of 6 for 83%; Field goals: G- 20 of 32 for 62%; Turnovers: G- 13; Rebounds: G15; Three-pointers: G- Riley Bollum (2), Riley Augustine (1); L - 6

Pine Island wins one of two at St. Charles

By Faye Haugen PINE ISLAND The Pine Island boys basketball team won one of two games at the St. Charles Holiday Tournament December 27 and 28. A win over DoverEyota and a loss to St. Charles moved the Panthers to 4-7 overall. Dover-Eyota The Panthers earned a 55-35 win over Dover-Eyota on December 17. Ten days later the Panthers had to work a little harder to post a 56-53 victory over the Eagles in the opening game of the St. Charles tournament. It was a close game all the way and was tied at 29 at the half, reported Coach Jim McNamara. Ben Warneke had another good shooting night finishing with 24 points, and Luke Thornton had a good all around game with 10 points and 11 rebounds. He also did a good job defensively, holding Travis Austin to 10 points.
of 16 for 50%; Three-pointers: PI - Ben Warneke (1), Luke Schmidt (1); DE -5

Blooming Prairie stops Kenyon-Wanamingo

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News-Record photos by Faye Haugen

Kenyon-Wanamingos Connor Sviggum at 511 didnt have enough of a jump to get the ball away from 66 John Rumpza of Blooming Prairie in Fridays game.

Tuesday, January 7 Dodge County girls hockey at Winona, 7:30 p.m. Dodge County boys hockey, Austin at Kasson, 7:30 p.m. Goodhue boys basketball at Pine Island 6 p.m. Goodhue girls basketball, Pine Island at Goodhue, 6 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo boys basketball, Lake City at Kenyon, 6 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo girls basketball at Lake City, 6 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo wrestling at Cannon Fall, 6 p.m. Pine Island boys basketball, Goodhue at Pine Island 6 p.m. Pine Island girls basketball at Goodhue, 6 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa boys basketball at Dodge Center 6 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa girls basketball, Triton at Zumbrota, 6 p.m. Thursday, January 9 Goodhue boys basketball, Lake City at Goodhue 6 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo girls basketball at New Richland, 6 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo wrestling, Stewartville at Kenyon, 6 p.m. Pine Island wrestling, Kasson-Mantorville at Pine Island 6 p.m. Pine Island girls basketball at St. Charles, 6 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa boys basketball at Eyota, 6 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa girls basketball, Dover-Eyota at Zumbrota, 6 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa wrestling, Byron at Mazeppa, 6 p.m . Friday, January 10 Dodge County girls hockey at LeSueur, 7:30 p.m. Goodhue wrestling at Hayfield with USC, 5 p.m. Goodhue girls basketball at Lake City, 6 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo boys basketball at Dodge Center, 6 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo girls basketball, Triton at Kenyon, 6 p.m. Pine Island boys basketball, Cannon Falls at Pine Island 6 p.m. Pine Island girls basketball at Cannon Falls, 6 p.m. Pine Island gymnastics, Byron at Pine Island, 6:30 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa boys basketball at Kasson, 6 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa girls basketball, Kasson-Mantorville at Zumbrota, 6 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa wrestling at Olivia, 5 p.m. Saturday, January 11 Dodge County girls hockey at Rochester Century, 3 p.m. Dodge County boys hockey, Robbinsdale Cooper at Kasson, 3 p.m. Goodhue dance at Lakeville South, 10 a.m. Goodhue boys basketball, Southland at Goodhue, 3 p.m. Goodhue wrestling at Crestwood, 9 a.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo dance at Winona, noon Pine Island gymnastics, Stewartville at Pine Island, 2:30 p.m. Pine Island wrestling at Zimmerman, 9 a.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa wrestling at Wabasso, 9 a.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa dance at Winona, noon Monday, January 13 Goodhue boys basketball at Blooming Prairie, 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 14 Goodhue boys basketball, LaCrescent at Goodhue 6 p.m. Goodhue girls basketball at LaCrescent, 6 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo boys basketball at Cannon Falls, 6 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo girls basketball, Cannon Falls at Kenyon, 6 p.m. Kenyon-Wanamingo wrestling at Kasson, 6 p.m. Pine Island boys basketball at Zumbrota, 6 p.m. Pine Island girls basketball, Zumbrota-Mazeppa at Pine Island, 6 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa boys basketball, Pine Island at Zumbrota 6 p.m. Zumbrota-Mazeppa girls basketball at Pine Island, 6 p.m.

St. Charles The Panthers came up short against St. Charles in the championship, 72-58. We had a rough start to the game, falling behind 7-0 in the first two minutes. We then lost Ben Warneke for the night to an injury that required stitches, said Coach McNamara. I thought the guys stepped up and played hard from that point on. We got a great effort from Broc Finstuen with 29 points and 16 rebounds. Luke Thornton added 12 points and six rebounds. We will need to get better defensively if we want to contend in the HVL Blue Division, he added. The Panthers will host Cannon Falls on Friday evening and play at Zumbrota on Tuesday.

Pine Island 58 - St. Charles 72 PI - Ben Bauer 4, Matt Smith 2, Matt Kukson 4, Broc Finstuen 29, Luke Schmidt 3, Jared Lohmeyer 2, Luke Thornton 12, Pine Island 56 - Dover-Eyota 53 PI - Matt Smith 5, Matt Kukson 8, Ben Mitchell Acker 2 Scoring by halves Warneke 24, Broc Finstuen 4, Jared 25 33 = 58 Lohmeyer 2, Luke Thornton 10, Luke Pine Island St. Charles 41 31 = 72 Schmidt 3 Free throws: PI - 9 of 12 for 75%; SC - 13 Scoring by halves Dover-Eyota 29 24 = 53 of 26 for 50%; Three-pointers: PI - Luke Pine Island 29 27 = 56 Schmidt (1); SC - 6 Free throws: PI - 3 of 5 for 60%; DE - 8

STANDINGS
HVL Girls Basketball Conf Blue Division W L Kenyon-Wanamingo 5 0 Goodhue 3 2 Pine Island 3 2 Lake City 2 3 Zumbrota-Mazeppa 2 3 Cannon Falls 0 5 Triton 0 5 Gold Division Conf Hayfield 5 1 Kasson-Mantorville 5 1 LaCrescent 3 2 Lourdes 3 3 Byron 3 3 Stewartville 1 5 HVL Boys Basketball Conf Blue Division W L Cannon Falls 4 3 Goodhue 3 4 Lake City 2 5 Pine Island 1 5 Over W L 9 0 9 3 6 4 5 4 3 4 2 7 2 8 Over 9 1 10 3 5 4 6 5 4 6 1 8 Over W L 6 7 7 4 5 7 4 7 Zumbrota-Mazeppa Kenyon-Wanamingo Triton Gold Division Hayfield Byron Kasson-Mantorville Lourdes Stewartville LaCrescent HVL Wrestling 1 6 0 6 0 7 Conf 7 0 7 0 6 2 5 2 5 3 4 2 2 8 0 10 2 10 Over 11 1 8 3 7 3 7 5 9 5 6 5 Over W L 8 0 7 5 9 3 3 4 7 2 7 4 4 6 2 5 1 4 1 5 6 5 0 10

Conf W L Kenyon-Wanamingo 4 0 Kasson-Mantorville 3 0 Cannon Falls 3 1 Lake City 3 1 Zumbrota-Mazeppa 2 1 Triton 2 2 Stewartville 2 2 Pine Island 1 3 Hayfield 1 3 Goodhue 1 3 Byron 0 2 LaCrescent 0 4

Dodge County girls win big

By Faye Haugen KASSON The Dodge County girls hockey team won big and earned a shutout in play last week. DC topped St. Paul United and North St. Paul to move to 12-4 overall. Dodge County will play at LeSueur on Friday (7:30 p.m.) and at Rochester Century on Saturday (3 p.m.) St. Paul United Dodge County posted a 7-3 win over St. Paul United on Friday. Dana Rasmussen scored on a power play early in the first period off assists from Bella Wagner and Emily Gunderson. Wagner scored to start the second period off assists from Rasmussen and Jacie Hoehn. Darby Dodds earned the hat trick in the second period when she scored three times off assists from Molly Shelton, Brede Postier, Rasmussen and Hollywood Hermanson. Molly Shelton netted DCs last goal in the third period on assists from Brieanna Westrom and Barret Boyer. The Wildcats outshot St. Paul United 33-30 with goalie Gabby Suhr turning back 27 shots.
Dodge County 7 - St. Paul United 3 Dodge County 1 4 2 = 7 St. Paul United 0 2 1 = 3 First Period 4:47 - DC: Power play goal by Dana Rasmussen; assists by Bella Wagner and Emily Gunderson Second Period 0:22 - DC: Goal by Bella Wagner; assists by Dana Rasmussen and Jacie Hoehn 1:49 - SPU: Goal by Lauren Boetther 5:10 - DC: Goal by Darby Dodds; assists by Molly Shelton and Brede Postier 6:48 - SPU: Power play goal by Andrea Olson 7:26 - DC: Goal by Darby Dodds; assists by Dana Rasmussen and Hollywood Hermanson 9:54 - DC: Goal by Darby Dodds Third Period 1:54 - SPU: Goal by Alev Baysoy 7:09 - DC: Goal by Dana Rasmussen; assist by Emily Gunderson and Elly Strunk 15:30 - DC: Power play goal by Molly Shelton; assists by Brieanna Westrom and Barret Boyer DC shots on goal: 33

play in the third period on assists from Gunderson and Rasmussen. North St. Paul Dodge County earned a 4-0 win Dodge County 4 - North St. Paul 0 0 0 0 = 0 over North St. Paul in Kasson on North St. Paul 1 2 1 = 4 Saturday and Gabby Suhr earned Dodge County First Period the shutout, turning back 19 shots DC: Goal by Darby Dodds on goal. Second Period Darby Dodds scored an unas- DC: Power play goal by Dana Rasmussen; sisted goal in the opening period. assists by Emily Gunderson and Jacie Dana Rasmussen scored on a Hoehn DC: Goal by Jacie Hoehn; assists by Darby power play in the second period Dodds and Dana Rasmussen off assists by Emily Gunderson Third Period and Jacie Hoehn. Hoehn made it DC: Power play goal by Jacie Hoehn; assists 3-0 in the second period off as- by Emily Gunderson and Dana Rasmussen sists by Dodds and Rasmussen. DC shots on goal: 42 Hoehn scored again on a power Saves: Gabby Suhr, 19
Saves: Gabby Suhr, 27

Zumbrota-Mazeppa girls host alumni in scrimmage

With no tournament on the schedule over the holidays, the Zumbrota-Mazeppa girls basketball team hosted an alumni scrimmage with 10 former players and coaches taking part. Holly Hinsch reaches over the top of Alyssa Quam in the Tuesday game. Former players and coaches taking part included Kellie Rasmussen, Angela Heitmann, Amber Jentsch, Laura Huneke, Anne Idler, Ashley Hinsch, Holly Hinsch, Allison Mollenhauer, and Kasey Vierhuf. Also playing were Ryan Paukert, Willie Heitmann, Andy Wendroth and Jake Shirley.

Former Zumbrota-Mazeppa coach and alumni member Angela Heitmann looks for an open player to pass to when Hailey Dykes closes in on defense.

Zumbrota-Mazeppas Tayler Mort tries to block the shot of alumni News-Record photo by Faye Haugen member Ashley Hinsch during Tuesdays scrimmage of former players Former Zumbrota-Mazeppa assistant coach Kellie Rasmussen reaches over to try and get the ball from Tayler and coaches. Mort during Tuesdays annual player-alumni scrimmage in Zumbrota.

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Area Sports
PI gymnasts crush LaCrescent
By Faye Haugen PINE ISLAND The Pine Island gymnastics team earned a convincing 127.98-120.22 win at LaCrescent in Southeast Gymnastics Conference competition on Thursday. The girls were a little flat for this meet. We had one good event, two average and one bad event. The first day back at school and the long bus ride to LaCrescent showed in a lot of the routines, said Coach Chris Templeton. Bar and vault were okay, but we need to work on increasing our difficulty and cleaning up the routines to receive higher scores. Beam was terrible as we had to count nine falls. Thats over five points we are losing on falls alone. Floor went really well. Even with the poor beam, we were still able to Pine Islands Adam Pleschourt tries to work Trinitys Bryant Ridgeway over for back points at the Cannon score a season best team score. Falls Invitational on Saturday. Pleschourt won by decision at 152 pounds. Siera McNallan placed first each event to pace the Panthers. Katie Schultz was second in the vault
Athlete Siera McNallan Brook Schaefer Brittney Arndt Robin Talbot Brittney Rud Allie Anderson Katie Schulz Pine Island totals LaCrescent Vault 8.95 (1) 8.45 (3) 7.85 7.90 8.55 (2) 33.85 31.85 Bars Beam 8.70(1) 8.70(1) 8.025 (2) 7.625 6.95 5.90 6.60 6.30 7.15 (3) 7.20 30.825 29.825 26.525 29.825 Floor 8.75 (1) 8.525 (2) 8.10 8.10 7.35 33.475 32.025 All around 35.10 (1) 32.625 (2) 127.98 120.22

PI places seventh at Cannon Falls

By Faye Haugen PINE ISLAND The Pine Island wrestling team placed seventh in the 17th annual Cannon Falls Invitational on Saturday. Shakopee won the team title with 209 points. Pine Island tallied 92.5 points with just eight wrestlers taking part in the meet. Sam McPhail was the lone Panther champion, winning the 170 pound title. Noah Bauer was second at 106 pounds and Adam Pleschourt placed third at 152 pounds. Fifth place finishers were Isaac Haman at 113 pounds, Trevor Turner at 145 pounds and Colton Pike at 182 pounds. Pine Island will host KassonMantorville on Thursday evening, and they will wrestle at Zimmerman on Saturday beginning at 9 a.m.
Shakopee (S) 209, Cannon Falls (CF) 181.5, Woodbury (W) 165.5, St. Charles (SC) 117.5, Kimball (K) 1113, Byron (B) 93, Pine Island 92.5, Benilde-Str. Margaret (BSM) 90.5, Rochester Century (RC) 47.5, St. Croix Lutheran (SCL) 47, Trinity (T) 41, St. Paul Humboldt (SPH) 11 106 - Noah Bauer placed second. He pinned Frankie Gormley (BSM), 2:45; pinned Nick Pastika (RC), 5:49; and lost by technical fall to Brent Jones, (S), 16-0 113 - Isaac Haman placed fifth. He lost 12-2 to Alan Spaeth (SC); pinned Chris Conklyn (RC), 3:26; and won by technical fall over Alex Oase ((SPH), 18-3

and third on the bars. Brook Schaefer was second on the bars, floor and all around and third in the vault. New Prague The Panthers took part in the Matt Shetka Invitational on Saturday in New Prague, placing fifth with a season high score of 128.60. We were only two points from placing second, pointed out Coach Templeton, We started on the floor with a team score of 32.95. Vault was next and our score of 34.55 is a season best. Our bar score was down just a

little, but Brittney Arndt recorded a personal best. Beam was last, We cut our falls in half from the last meet, only having five to count. This raised our event score from the last meet by two points. Siera McNallan placed fourth in the vault, beam and all around and fifth on the floor. Pine Island will host Byron on Friday at 6:30 p.m. in a battle of the two conference unbeatens. If we can clean everything up and stay on the beam, this team will score very well. It should be a fun meet, said Coach Templeton.

132 - Tyler Lejcher did not place. He lost 3-2 to Connor Kirchert (SCL); and was pinned by Hunter Rust (BSM), 4:37 145 - Trevor Turner placed fifth. He lost 8-0 to Matt Delaney (W); pinned Alan Martinson (RC), 1:43; and pinned Colin Maines (T), 46 seconds 152 - Adam Pleschourt placed third. He won 7-0 over Bryant Ridgeway (T); lost 7-2 to Ben Donnleyy (W); and won 3-0 over Jack Edberg (S) 170 - Sam McPhail placed first. He won 15-3 over Tanner Long (B); and won 9-1 over Howard Jones (W) 182 - Colton Pike placed fifth. He was pinned by Derek Johnson (CF), 2:51; pinned Nick Viertel (SCL), 2:35; and pinned Marshall Majerus (SC) 2:29 285 - Alex Aarsvold did not place. He was pinned by Pavel Swensen (W), 1:13; and was pinned by Gunnar Simonson (RC), 31 seconds

Dodge County boys earn a tie and a win

By Faye Haugen KASSON The Dodge County boys hockey team returned from the holiday break to earn a win and a tie to push their record to 65-2. The Wildcats will host Robbinsdale Cooper at 3 p.m. on Saturday. LaCrescent The Wildcats fought to a 2-2 overtime draw at LaCrescent on Thursday. The Lancers scored both of their goal in the opening period. Dodge County made it 2-2 in the second period when Max Blaisdell on an assist from Sam Robinson made to 2-1. A power play goal by Spencer Senn off assists from Cory Schillo and Sam Robinson made it 2-2. It remained a 2-2 score the rest of the contest. Mitch Sobotta made 28 saves in goal. Dodge County outshot the Lancers 56-20.
Dodge County 2 - LaCrescent 2 Dodge County 0 2 0 0 = 2 LaCrescent 2 0 0 0 = 2 First Period 8:18 - L: Goal by Austin DeBoer; assist by Zack Hanno 11:30 - L: Goal by Austin DeBoer; assists by Zack Hanno and Carter Schmitz Second Period 0:33 - DC: Goal by Max Blaisdell; assist by Sam Robinson 7:14 - DC: Power play goal by Spencer Senn; assists by Cory Schillo and Sam Robinson DC shots on goal: 56 Saves: Mitch Sobotta 28

The Wildcats notched an 8-2 win over Windom/Luverne on their home ice on Saturday. DC jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the opening period on goals by Tanner Dufault, Kevin Clausen and Colton Goodman. Assists were earned by Chris Roberts, Sam Robinson, Andrew Kirmse, Charlie Steinburg and Grant Badger. DC made it 5-0 in the second period on a goal by Robinson off assists from Dufault and Spencer Senn. Senn scored on a shorthanded goal off an assist from Dufault. Windom/Luverne scored two in the third period, but the Wildcats scored three more goals, two by Dufault and one by Senn. Assists went to Robinson (2), Senn (2), Roberts and Dufault. Joe Biwer made nine stops in goal. Dodge County had 34 shots on goal.

Senn; assist by Tanner Dufault Third Period 7:38 - W: Goal by Ryley Espenson 10:30 - W: Goal by Zach Bartosh 11:30 - DC: Goal by Tanner Dufault; assists by Sam Robinson and Spencer Senn 13:10 - DC: Goal by Spencer Senn; assists by Chris Roberts and Tanner Dufault 13:20 - DC: Goal by Tanner Dufault; assists by Sam Robinson and Spencer Senn DC shots on goal: 34 Saves: Joe Biwer 9

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Wrestling rankings

With Kenyon-Wanamingos win over Chatfield, there were sure to be some changes in the Guillotines Dodge County 8 - Windom/Luverne 2 latest Class A rankings. Chatfield fell Windom/Luverne 0 0 2 = 2 from third to ninth with KenyonDodge County 3 2 3 = 8 First Period Wanamingo moving up from 12th to 2:41 - DC: Goal by Tanner Dufault; assists by eighth. Zumbrota-Mazeppa earned Chris Roberts and Sam Robinson enough votes to be ranked 14th. 3:28 - DC: Goal by Kevin Clausen; assist by Section 1A individuals ranked in Andrew Kirmse the top 10 with their grade and 11:00 - DC: Goal by Colton Goodman; assists by Charlie Steinburg and Grant ranking in the first poll are as Badger follows:
Second Period 0:16 - DC: Goal by Sam Robinson; assist by Tanner Dufault and Spencer Senn 11:20 - DC: Short-handed goal by Spencer

Windom/Luverne

PI girls win one of three

Pine Island Tyler Lejcher comes very close to earning a reversal against Conner Kirchet of St. Croix Lutheran at the Cannon Fall Invitational on Saturday. Lejcher lost a narrow 3-2 decision at 132 pounds.

ZM wins Buffalo Bison Duals title

By Faye Haugen MAZEPPA The ZumbrotaMazeppa wrestling team opened the new year by winning the Buffalo Bison Duals in Buffalo on Saturday. Seven teams took part. The Cougars will host Byron in Mazeppa on Thursday. ZM will then hit the road for a meet at Olivia on Friday (5 p.m.) and at Wabasso on Saturday (9 a.m.) Rogers ZM received a first-round bye. The Cougars smothered Rogers 60-6 in their first match of the day. Maverick Jackson (120), Joey Majerus (126), Jacob Bennett (132), Noah Prodzinski (170), Hunter Prodzinski (182) and Shane Bode (285) all earned falls. Spencer DeFrang (113) and Dillon Downes (160) won by forfeit, and decisions were earned by Hayden Stensland (106), Freedom Hunt they got rolling from 138 on, win(138), Cody Heitman (145) and ning eight of the nine remaining Caden Steffen (152). weights. Falls went to Caden StefZumbrota-Mazeppa 60 - Rogers 6 fen (152), Dillon Downes (160), 106 - Hayden Stensland won 9-2 over Bret Hunter Prodzinski (182), Seth Wilson; 113 - Spencer DeFrang won by forfeit; Tupper (195) and Evan Block 120 - Maverick Jackson pinned Luke Anderson, 1:25; 126 - Joey Majerus pinned Jack Kammer, (220). Freedom Hunt, and Cody 30 seconds; 132 - Jacob Bennett pinned Jay Heitman both won by decisions.
Larson, 1:03; 138 -Freedom Hunt won 9-4 over Cruz Martinez; 145 - Cody Heitman won 2-0 over Connor Larson; 152 - Caden Steffen won 3-0 over Jordan Bond; 160 - Dillon Downes won by forfeit; 170 - Noah Prodzinski pinned Nathaniel Meyerdiark, 1:33; 182 - Hunter Prodzinski pinned Tyler Eicher, 5:51; 195 Seth Tupper lost 5-0 to Jordan Lemcke; 220 Evan Block lost 5-0 to Jake Wiens; 285 Shane Bode pinned Andrew Piehl, 5:22 Zumbrota-Mazeppa 45 Sartell-St. Stephen 26 106 - Spencer DeFrang was pinned by Rylee Molitor, 1:48; 113 - Hayden Stensland lost 62 to Drew Bienuse; 120 - Joey Majerus pinned Jake Fernholz, 1:33; 126 - Maverick Jackson was pinned by Noah Peichel, 1:44; 132 Jacob Bennett lost 4-3 to Conner Dois; 138 Freedom Hunt won 5-1 over Jon Pelcon; 145 -Cody Heitman won 7-2 over Zach Metschlke; 152 - Caden Steffen pinned Tyler Snoberger, 1:53; 160 - Dillon Downes pinned Abe Anderson, 1:52; 170 - Noah Prodzinski was pinned by Dan Vitalle, 4:43 182 - Hunter Prodzinski pinned Jordan Houkos, 1:12; 195 - Seth Tupper pinned Creedance McDermond, 49 seconds; 220 - Evan Block pinned Danny Nguyen, 2:46; 285 - Shane Bode won 8-2 over Ryan Zayas

Sartell-St. Stephen In the championship, ZM was a 45-26 winner over Sartell-St. Stephen. The Cougars got off to a slow start, trailing 18-6 through 132 pounds with Joey Majerus fall at 120 the only ZM points, but

By Faye Haugen PINE ISLAND The Pine Island girls basketball won one of three games at the annual Simley Invitational December 27, 28 and 30, but they were in all three games they played. The Panthers will play at St. Charles on Thursday, at Cannon Falls on Friday, and they will host Zumbrota-Mazeppa on Tuesday. St. Croix Lutheran In a very physical game on Friday, December 27, the Panthers came up a point short, falling to St. Croix Lutheran 35-34 in the tournament opener. Neither team was able to build more than a five-point lead in the contest, with the score knotted many times. Down 14-12 at the half, Pine Island rallied to take a 32-29 lead with 5:28 to play. The Crusaders retook the lead and then held the ball to take time off the clock. A pair of free throws by Niki Fokken made it 34-34 with 1:50 to play. St. Croix again pulled the ball running the clock down to 1.8 seconds when Pine Island was called for a foul. Cadeshia Kamara

hit the back end of two free throws to give the Crusaders a 35-34 lead. Pine Island went with a long pass to get the ball in position for one last shot, but the ball was picked off and St. Croix Lutheran earned the win. Fokken was the only PI player in double figures with 13 points.
Pine Island 34 - St. Croix Lutheran 35 PI - Noelle Langworthy 6, Kaitlin Champa 2, Emilee Fredrickson 2, Niki Fokken 13, Sam Heeren 7, Summer Cavallaro 4 Scoring by halves Pine Island 12 22 = 34 St. Croix Lutheran 14 21 = 35 Free throws: PI - 12 of 18 for 67%; SCL - 3 of 5 for 60%; Three-pointers: PI - Langworthy (2); SCL - 2

Como Park The Panthers did nothave any better luck on Saturday against Como Park in consolation play, falling 54-53. Pine Island had much better balanced scoring, thuogh, with Sam Heeren netting 16 and Niki Fokken and Noelle Langworthy 12 each.
Pine Island 53 - Como Park 54 PI - Noelle Langworthy 12, Kaitlyn Champa 5, Niki Fokken 12, Sam Heeren 16, Kalley Berg 6, Amanda Troester 2 Scoring by halves Pine Island 20 33 = 53 Como Park 22 32 = 54 Free throws: PI - 19 of 31 for 61%; CP - 6 of 11 for 55%; Three-pointers: PI - Heeren (3), Langworthy (2); CP - 4

106 - 9. Ethan Cota, 10, KenyonWanamingo (nr) 113 - 3. Jared Clawiter, 10, KenyonWanamingo (1 at 106); 6. Jared Goldsmith, 11 Chatfield (4) 120 - 3. Joey Majerus, 11, ZumbrotaMazeppa (4) 138 - 1. Hank Friederichs ,11 , Chatfield (1) 145 - 7. AJ Riley, 12, Chatfield (8); 8. Jace Clawiter, 12, Kenyon-Wanamingo (nr) 152 - 3. Harvey Friederichs, 12, Chatfield (3); 7. Connor Hanson, 12, Fillmore Central/Lanesboro/Mable-Canton (nr); 10. Trent Brossard, 12, Kenyon-Wanamingo (nr) 160 - 3. Sam McPhail, 12, Pine Island (4); 6. Shane Siewert, 11, Lake City (5); 7. Andrew Dayland, 12, St. Charles (nr) 170 - 1. Niko Anderson, 12, Fillmore Central/Lanesboro/Mable-Canton (1) 182 - 4. Cody Bly, 12), Chatfield (4) 195 - 3. Lucas Etchason, 12, Triton (3) 220 - 5. Zach Kennedy, 12, Pine Island (5); 8. Eric Norgrant, 12, Wabasha-Kellogg (9) 285 - 6. Tanner Welsh, 10, Dover-Eyota (3)

Bradley chosen to coach the south Senior Bowl team

Gus Bradley, the head coach of the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars has been chosen to coach the south team in the annual Senior Bowl. The Zumbrota native and his staff will guide this years all star college seniors in the January 25 game in Mobile, Alabama. Bradley became head coach in Jacksonville last January. The Jaguars lost their first eight games of the season before going on a winning, streak winning four of five games. They finished the season at 4-12.

Kenyon-Wanamingo places 13th at the Cheesehead

and Austin Jackson, second at 220 By Faye Haugen KENYON After wrestling in pounds. the massive Rumble on the Red Montini Catholic (MON) , 554.5, Kaukauna 521, Lockport (LKP) 492; Southeast tournament in Fargo last week, (KAU) Polk (SEP) 491.5, Waverly-Shellrock (WVS) the Kenyon-Wanamingo wrestling 442, Simley (SIM) Marmion Academy team traveled to Kaukauna, Wis- (MMA) 392.5, Mt. Carmel (MTC) 361, consin on Friday and Saturday to Edwardsville (EDW) 338, St. Ritas of another big tournament, The Cascia (STR) 337.5, High Point (HPT) Cheesehead. The Knights placed 327, Two Rivers (TWR) 313, Kenyon287.5, Ellsworth (ELL) 277, 13th out of 26 teams with 287.5 Wanamingo Iowa City West (ICW) 269, Wrightstown points. Montini Catholic out of (WRT) 266, Wisconsin Rapids (WRL) Chicago won the team title with 260.5, Plainfield Central (PFC) 235.5, Soughton (STO) 230.5, Sheboygan Falls 554.5 points. Placing for the Knights were (SFL) 167, Omaha North (OMN) 161.5, (SPA) 151.5, Port Washington Trent Brossard, fifth at 152 pounds; Sparta (PTW) 131, Boylan Catholic (BYC) 123, Jace Clawiter, sixth at 145 pounds; Hartland Arrowhead (HLA) 108, Hartfield Drew Sathrum, sixth at 170 pounds; (HRT) 103.5 Mason Stevenson, ninth at 160 106 - Ethan Cota placed 12th. He was pinned pounds; Jared Clawiter , 11th at by Brandon Klein (Sto), 3:18; lost 15-6 to 120 pounds; Ethan Cota, 12th at Yahya Thomas (MTC); won 5-4 over Jimmy (Mon); lost 7-0 to Michael Bannach 106, Bradley Kish, 12th at 113, Pawelski (WRT); won by technical fall over Chase Babus and Ted Androli, 12th at 138; Luke (HPT), 16-0, 4:39; won 6-3 over Austin Yant Rechtzigel, 13th at 182 pounds; (WVS); and was pinned by Matrix Jisko (WRL), and Matthew Houglum, 14th at 3:38 113 - Bradley Kish placed 12th. He pinned 126 pounds. Losing their first match of the Mike Garrity (HPT), 3:50; was pinned by Anthony (Sim), 1:23; lost 11-2 to Ian Gioacchini tournament and dropping into the Jackson (Kau); was pinned by Tyler Demo (BYC), 5:26; consolation bracket were Seth was pinned by Cody Batterson (SEP), 2:36; Donkers, first at 285 pounds, Dy- won 8-5 over Tyler Sonmitz (TWR); won by lan Craig, second at 132 pounds, forfeit over Noah Rosado (PTW); and lost 6-2 to
Cody Batterson (SEP) 120 - Jared Clawiter placed 11th. He pinned Blake Balentyne (BYC), 1:49; lost 13-3 to Kegan Calkins (MON)); lost by technical fall to Nolan Helickson (SEP), 19-3, 4:38; won 1-0 over Dylan Cramer (PFC); won 10-8 over Chrisita Half (MTC); lost 7-5 to Aidan Yde (HLA); won 3-0 over Greg Kerkvleit (SIM); and won 6-0 over Dylan Cramer (PFC) 126 - Matthew Houglum placed 14th. He won 9-3 over Laken Duerschmid (TWR); was pinned by Jens Lantz (ELL), 1:36; lost 10-2 to Sean Barelli (BYC); was pinned by Dylan Duncan (MON), 5:42; lost 9-0 to Cortez Arredono (SIM); won by forfeit over Jared Kobis (HPT); was pinned by John Roddick (SPA), 36 seconds;; and lost by injury default to Tino Ortiz (STR) 132 - Dylan Craig placed second in consolation. He lost 7-1 to Anthony Cheloni (MMA); pinned Riley Melstrom (ELL), 4:35; won 7-2 over Brandon Holmes (TWR); won 11-1 over Preston Phothiboup (SEP); and lost 4-1 to Jake Bakken ((ICW) 138 - Ted Androli placed 12th. He pinned Cole Oenjes (ELL), 3:11; pinned Zach Spychalla (SIM), 3:342; was pinned by Vince Turk (MON), 2:28; was pinned by Jordan Scalice (WRL), 6:30; won by injury default over Zachery Wggenhoif fer (WVS), 4:11; lost 6-2 to Chris Yauch (TWR); pinned Byron Vaughn (OMW), 1:52; and lost 5-4 to Alex Fitzgerald (SFL) 145 - Jace Clawiter placed sixth. He pinned Tyler Hebl (ICW), 2:57; won 7-1 over Tristen Mueller (ELL); lost 11-3 to Bryce Steiert (WVS); won 8-1 over Conor Guzier (MTC); lost 3-0 to Jason Gaccione (HPT); won 12-2 over Jake Olmstead (SIM); lost 11-2 to Briar Dittmer (SEP); and lost 6-1 to Sam Andersen (EDW) 152 - Trent Brossard placed fifth. He pinned Tyler Kust (TWR), 5:32; was pinned by Bryce Brill (MTC), 42 seconds; won by forfeit over Chance Eiting (KAU); won 4-2 over Jordan Dinoffria (PFC); lost 7-1 to Trace Carello (MMA); won 8-1 over Bryce Herlache (WRT); lost 9-5 to Luke Fortuna (MON); and won by forfeit over Brock Benitz (WRL) 160 - Mason Stevenson placed ninth. He pinned Logan VanTassel (SPA), 1:34; was pinned by Mitchell Klambrecht (SFK), 1:08; was pinned by Gable Frandsen (ELL), 3:49; won 5-2 over Vic Keane (STR); won 4-1 over Cal Stoflet (WRL); won 7-0 over Jordan Clark (PTW); and won 5-1 over Brandon Buechler (WRT) 170 - Drew Sathrum placed sixth. He pinned Joe Pulley (STO), 1:48; won 6-2 over Dru Worker (MTC); lost 19-7 to Jacobi Jones (OMN); lost by technical fall to Beau Breske (HFD), 182, 5:14; won 3-0 over Jackson Voight (ICW); lost 7-4 to Jacobi Jones (OMN); and lost 2-0 to Logan Kemmerer (ELL) 182 - Luke Rechtzigel placed 13th. He pinned Daniel Sorenson (HLA), 2:00; lost by technical fall to Jimmy Mickens (MTC), 16-0, 4:01; lost 7-2 to Cody Abel (WRL); was pinned by Bobby Geiger (TWR), 1:32; lost 9-4 to Trent Tull (KAU); won 4-2 over Conner Burgargy (HFD); lost 13-3 to Cody Abel (WRL); and won 9-5 over Mitchell Murphy (WRT) 220 - Austin Jackson placed second in consolation; He lost 8-2 to Joseph Webber (WVS); won 3-1 over Dakotah Hurda (TWR); lost 4-2 to Chris

St. Paul Johnson The Panthers moved their record to 6-4 overall with a 60-27 win over St. Paul Johnson on Monday. Pine Island dominated the Governors, taking a 37-6 lead by the half. Coach Rick Canton was able to get playing time for all of his players, with nine scoring. Niki Fokken led PI with 16 points. Kalley Berg pumped in 15 and Sam Heeren netted 10.
Pine Island 60 - St. Paul Johnson 27 PI - Noelle Langworthy 1, Autumn Pin 1, Kaitlin Champa 4, Emilee Fredrickson 3, Amanda Troester 4, Niki Fokken 16, Sam Heeren 10, Kalley Berg 15, Summer Cavallaro 6 Scoring by halves Pine Island 37 23 = 60 St. Paul Johnson 6 21 = 27 Free throws: PI - 9 of 14 for 64%; SPJ - 1 of 7 for 14%; Three-pointers: PI - Fredrickson (1); SPJ - 6

College news
Nathaniel Rauen and Lucas Ziemba, both 2013 ZumbrotaMazeppa graduates, are members of the Dakota State University mens basketball team . . .Jared Groth, a 2011 Kenyon-Wanamingo graduate, is wrestling for Luther College at 174 pounds. He has a 12-9 record.

Warmer weather is ahead

After a very cold December and early January, the weather is supposed to warm up later this week. For those who want to get outside and have some fun, the ice rink at the Covered Bridge Park in Zumbrota is open. The Zumbrota Fire Department puts down the ice and warming shed is available. Cross country skiers can go to the Zumbrota Golf Club and ski on a track laid out for both skating style and traditional method skiing. Remember, no snowmobiles on the course.

Murino (LKP); pinned Kyle Putan (ST), 56 seconds; and pinned Mike Olson (HLA), 3:34 285 - Seth Donkers placed first in consolation; He lost 7-0 to Christia Campbell (HPT); pinned Josiah Nelson (STO); pinned Jacob Lorenz (SFL), 47 seconds and pinned Jordan Womack (HLA), 1:34

Two ranked opponents square off on KDHL Thursday Night

KDHL Girls Basketball #2 KW at #1 NHREG, Thursday, January 9, Tune-In 7:00 p.m. KDHL Boys Basketball KW at Triton, Friday, January 10, Tune-In 7:00 p.m.

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