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Aspelund Winery celebratesgrand opening July 3-5By Alicia Hunt-Welch

Rural Aspelund could becomea hot new destination for wine lov-ers with the opening of a new vine-yard. Bruce and Dawn Rohl openedAspelund Winery on June 13. Theywill celebrate with a grand open-ing July 3-5 with free wine tastingfrom noon until 6 p.m. each day.

Bruce began dabbling in winemaking in 2005. Over the yearsthe Rohls have planted 150 appletrees, 80 grape vines and 450 el-derberry bushes. In 2009, theirintent was to grow enough fruitfor the Rohls and their parents tomake their own wine, jelly, andraisins. But after their parentsmoved south their plans changed.About three years ago Rohls be-gan the process of opening a win-ery and seeking approval at thelocal and federal levels.

Becoming vintners was donethrough trial and error. Its a schoolof hard knocks process, Brucesaid. His greatest lesson? Patience.

Dawn said, We asked a lot ofquestions of other wineries. Theyfound Whitewater Wines inPlainview and Salem Glen Win-ery in Rochester very helpful.The Rohls said working togethercreates more growth opportuni-ties for everyone, as wine con-noisseurs like to visit multiplewineries on the same trip to en-hance the experience.

Getting the wine label approvedturned out to be the most difficultpart of the process of opening awinery. It had to be worded justright, Bruce said, noting that onelabel was denied because it had asemi-colon instead of a comma in

the warning paragraph. Severalsubmissions were made changingonly minor details before it wasfinally approved by the federalagency.

Room for the winery was con-structed as an addition onto theRohls home. Bruce said an in-spector was impressed with theirwine making facilities, saying itwas the most advanced in the state.

A tasting room with shelves ofwine for sale is above the winecellar in the basement. The roomfeatures bit of local history thewood flooring was taken from theold Wanamingo High School. TheRohls removed the flooring be-fore that portion of the buildingwas demolished in the 1990s. Ithas been sitting in a shed sincethat time. Over a month was neededto clean the tongue and grooves ofthe planks, to prepare for refin-ishing, and to install them in thetasting room. The room is handi-cap accessible and has a view ofthe vast peony gardens now inbloom.The wines

The Rohls estimate about 80hours go into making a batch of

wine. Their entire process frompicking the fruit, crushing it, mak-ing the wine, bottling it, and to thefinal sale is done in-house. Sixvarieties of fruit wines are cur-rently available four whites, onered, and one rose.

The Mingo Red features a blendof all seven varieties of theorchards cold-climate grapes.Cobblers Knob Gold is made fromHoneygold apples. The Neighbor-hood Apple is derived from applesfrom the Rohls and their neigh-bors trees. The Aspelund Win-ery also bottles a Cobblers KnobMedley, an elderberry wine, anda white strawberry wine.

The six wines are available on aregular basis and are created dye-free, unlike many traditional wines.In addition, limited availabilitywines will be offered during se-lect times and seasons.

For the adventurous there is aclear tomato wine with a salsa es-sence reminiscent to a bowl ofchili. Bruces cucumber wine alsowon grand champion honors atthe Goodhue County Fair. Bruceis not afraid of being known forhis weird and unique wines, say-

Independence Dayactivities in WanamingoBy Alicia Hunt-Welch

WANAMINGO This year the4th of July celebration inWanamingo is making a big move.Although many activities are thesame as in past years, some changesare in store. Many activities onJuly 4 are being relocated down-town. Events begin on July 3 andrun through July 5.July 3

Thursday, July 3, marks the kick-off of citywide events. At 4:30p.m. an opening ceremony to dedi-cate the Field of Honor will takeplace at the Wanamingo VeteransMemorial off 3rd Avenue and 5thStreet East. The Wanamingo Vet-erans Honor Guard will have rowsof American flags on display. Bymaking a donation to the WVHG,a flag may be sponsored to recog-nize a loved one. Contact a mem-

ber of the WVHG or stop by theField of Honor July 3-4 to spon-sor a flag.

Gates open for the WanamingoFiremens Dance at 5:45 p.m. Seearticle in this weeks issue for moreinformation.July 4

Activities throughout the dayinclude:

6:30-9:30 a.m. Pancake break-fast at Riverside Park

10:00-11:30 a.m. Kids waterOlympics at the Wanamingo Pool

11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Freeopen swimming at the WanamingoPool

11 a.m. 7 p.m. Inflatables,games, and concessions in the grasslot north of the fire station

2:30 p.m. Grand parade startsat Maple Island and heads southon Main Street/Highway 57; then

it turns east on Beverly Street, northon 3rd Avenue, and ends at theelementary school

4 p.m. The Firemens WaterFights at the Wanamingo Fire Sta-tion on Main Street

Dark (about 10 p.m.) Largefireworks display

10 p.m. 1 a.m. Beach partyat JBs Tavern on Main StreetJuly 5

At 9 a.m. an outdoor morningworship service will be held atRiverside Park. Attendees are in-vited to bring a lawn chair.

At 10 a.m. the Tractor and TruckPull will be held in the IndustrialPark, south of Highway 60 andeast of Highway 57.

The Field of Flags will be takendown at the Wanamingo Veter-ans Memorial.

By Audra DePestel

Zwart donates land to Pine IslandPINE ISLAND The land donation from Wendell Zwart discussed in the June 24 News-Record was for 39+acres. There is an easement that is ten feet wide that is reserved for an equestrian and walking trail alongthe river.The donated land, which the city approved in mid June, is located just within the southern city limitsof Pine Island. The north property line abuts the properties along Lillie Lane SE and Rodeo Drive SE. The westproperty line abuts Olmsted County Road 5. The donated land was formerly owned by Beverly Spriesterbachprior to Wendell and Judith Zwarts recent purchase of the acreage. The City Park Board has not yet decidedon future plans with the land, but the idea is to keep it in as natural a state as possible while still doing someclearing for river works.

ZM School Board approves contractfor Principal Dave AndersonBy Alice Duschanek-Myers

ZUMBROTA The Zumbrota-Mazeppa School Board approvedhiring Dave Anderson as the newgrade 7-12 principal on June 22.Anderson has been working as theassistant principal at Winona Se-nior High School.

The board approved a one-yearcontract for Anderson for the 2015-16 school year, beginning on July1, 2015. New superintendent GaryAnger said the contract is for oneyear to align with primary/elemen-tary school principal QuinnRasmussens 2014-16 contract. Inthe future, negotiations for the twoprincipal contracts would be at thesame time.

Anderson has agreed to take ontemporary responsibilities as themiddle/high school principalthrough June 30. He will be paidstipends of $100 for a partial dayand $200 for a full day at the ZMSchools until the start of the con-tract.

The board also approved a sti-pend for work prior to the July 1,2015 contract start date for super-intendent Gary Anger at a rate of$125 for a partial day and $250for a full day. Anger is assistingwith some of the preparations forthe school year and getting morefamiliar with the ZM School Dis-trict.

Superintendent Tony Simons isfinishing work that must be com-pleted by June 30, his last day inthe school district. School boardchair Pete Hinrichs told Simons,I wish you well.

Financial reportsSimons reviewed a comparison

of the June treasurers reports for2011 and 2015. At the end of Junein 2011, the general fund balancewas $153,577.62, debt service was$1,091,893.29, and the moneymarket account balance at the Bankof Zumbrota was $1,274,434.36.

At the same time in 2015 thegeneral fund balance is$1,829,545.64, debt service is$433,269.35, and the money mar-ket account balance is$2,396,068.94. There is a$1,121,634 improvement since2011.

Speaking of the past four years,Simons said, The money marketbalance is up $1.1 million since2011. And we continued to pro-vide excellent education programsand accomplished many otherthings on very limited resources.

Simons provided the 2015-16projected budget to the schoolboard. The audit showed the totalgeneral fund (GF) balance on June30, 2014 was $1,013,496. Theunassigned balance totaled$412,616.

The GF balance is expected tototal $1,137,200 on June 30, 2015.The unassigned GF balance willbe $572,576.

The 2015-2016 budget projec-tions include $12,068,898 GF rev-enues, $12,050,907 GF expendi-tures, and a total GF balance of$1,155,191 and an unassigned GFbalance of $611,208 on June 30,2016.

Simons said there are 34 addi-tional students and an increase instate aid. He expects more openenrollment students by the begin-ning of the school year.Personnel

The school board approved hir-ing:

Karen OConnor, programteaching assistant for special edu-cation (SPED), beginning May 27,2015.

Kaitlen Buck and JacobTschann, program high school/college program assistants, begin-ning May 27, 2015.

Bailey Berg and Anna Haugen,program high school/college pro-gram assistants, beginning June1, 2015.

Sara Blakstad, summer custo-dial help, from June 8 throughAugust 14, 2015.

Anne Idler, community ed as-

sistant, beginning May 28, 2015. Jody Ayres, primary SPED

assistant, and Wendy OReilly,elementary SPED assistant, be-ginning in the 2015-16 school year.

Marnie Luke, third gradeteacher, beginning in the 2015-16school year.

The board accepted the resig-nation of Heidi Stueber as a highschool education assistant.

The board accepted a requestfor retirement from BonnieKronenberger, ALP teacher effec-tive on June 30, 2015. The schoolboard recognized thatKronenberger started the ALPprogram and did a wonderful job.

Jennifer Stumm, AshleyBuchholz, and Mary Post weregranted tenure by the school board.The teachers thanked the board.

A lane change from BA toBA+10 was approved for AaronSchumacher.

A new assessment coordinatorposition will not be added at thistime. Adding a 0.5FTE physicaleducation teacher was tabled forfurther discussion.

The school board approved theMinnesota School Board Associa-tion version of a mandatory policyfor workload limits for certainspecial education teachers.Important summer dates

July 10 Mazeppa Daze pa-rade, 7 p.m. Line up at athleticfield by 6:30 p.m.

July 13 Board work session, 7p.m., ZMES Media Center,Mazeppa

July 27 Regular school boardmeeting, 7 p.m., ZMES mediacenter, Mazeppa

August 2, 3, 4 MSBA sum-mer seminar

August 5 School board re-treat, 6 p.m., ZMHS media center

August 10 Work session, 7p.m., ZMHS media center, Zum-brota

August 24 Regular schoolboard meeting, 7 p.m., ZMHSmedia center, ZumbrotaOther business

The school board will call forLP gas bids for 2015-16, and ap-prove a bid in July.

Continuing with membershipsin the Minnesota School BoardAssociation, Southeast ServiceCooperative, Rochester Area MathScience Partnership, and Minne-sota Rural Education Associationwas approved.

ing hell try anything. Each daythere seems to be a different topseller, but overall the strawberrywine has been the most popular.Hours of operationand contact information

Aspelund Winery is open Sat-urdays and Sundays from noon to6 p.m. from now until after Christ-mas. Appointments can also bescheduled outside those hours.

Aspelund Winery is located at9204 425th Street in WanamingoTownship, between Aspelund andHader, northwest of Wanamingo.This is also home to the AspelundPeony Gardens. For more infor-mation visit aspelundwinery.com,their Facebook page, or call 507-824-2935.

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FromDevilsKitchenBy Jan David Fisher

MNLA Weekend

Have a safe, fun, and enjoyableFourth of July! Just take a mo-ment to remember why and howwe are here! The First of July isCanada Day. And the thirty-firstis the MNLA Weekend. MNLAWeekend what is that?

MNLA means Minnesota LiveAdventure. Do you remember thegame Dungeons and Dragons(D&D) where the players sit arounda table and roll dice to decide whathappens as a Dungeon Master con-trols the game. LARPing (LiveAdventure Role Playing) is animprov way of playing a form ofD&D live and on the ground. Play-ers make up their own characterinformation more as a biographythan a place to record numericvalues of abilities and hit points.Game Designers fulfill the pur-pose of the Dungeon Master. Wedont record or require hit points.

Sometimes playing a great deathscene is more fun than runningaround the woods.

Youve been given a drink witha blue piece of paper tied to thecup. (As a player you see thepaper, as your character you dont.)The player part of you reads theblue paper: Your drink containsa worm in it. You swallow theworm. It chews its way to yourheart and kills you painfully youhave about 20 minutes to live!

As a character, what do you do?At first, you take a sip of yourdrink, enjoy it, and then take aglub. (A glub is anywhere from alarge sip to empting the cup in oneglub.) You give a shudder as yourealize something was in the drink:solid, not liquid. You grab yourstomach and scream in pain. Yourhands move up your chest as youfeel the pain. You give one lastincoherent scream and fall over(forward or backward or sideways your choice) dead. Someone re-moves from the tavern and you tiea white ribbon around your head.You are now a ghost and can wan-der the crowd, blowing in peoplesfaces. Since this is the opening

dinner party, tomorrow you willlook for the Land of the Dead.

Still dont quite understand thegame, watch Monty Python andthe Holy Grail to loosen up theham in you. Children have the bestpretend time and somehow whenwe grow up, we seem to lose thatability. It takes a little practiceand pretending comes back to you.

The players camp out for twonights. We have a dinner to getinto our characters. Then a break-fast followed by the Land is open!and the game begins. We breakfor lunch but still in character. Lateafternoon, the game ends. Rest andwash up.

Dinner the second night is fol-lowed by a Bardic Circle. TheBardic Circle is where everyoneand anyone can stand up, explainand relate their days happening,tell stories, sing songs, tell jokes,and finally, someone will intro-duce the next game. That personwill be one of the Game Design-ers for that game.

Want to know more? Call 356-4739 or email rolling@bevcomm.net (subject: MNLA). Until nextweek.

To the Editor:Thanks to the aging baby

boomers, its estimated that 12million people will need long-termcare by 2020. Many of these willavoid long-term care as long aspossible due in part to the nega-tive stereotypes surrounding nurs-ing homes. Nursing homes in Min-nesota and throughout the coun-try have been dealing with lowreimbursements, extreme staffingshortages, and a slow moving cul-ture shift away from institutionalcare to resident-centered care.

Last month Minnesota took agiant step towards alleviating theseissues by passing the Health and

Human Services Omnibus FinanceBill. This bill reforms how the statecares for its aging citizens. Oneimportant part of this bill givesnursing homes more funding inwhich to retain and increase staffas well as provide them with alivable wage.

Many dont know that nursinghomes do not set their own ratesfor residents. In fact, nursing homeshave no input into how much theirresidents pay. It is all calculatedout by what the state deems thecare they get is worth. This hasput many nursing homes at a netloss over the past several years.Now, with the new payment sys-tem, the amount that nursing homesget reimbursed for each residentwill depend upon the costs thatthey incur while caring for thatresident. This will result in a muchmore equitable payment systemfor nursing homes.

What does this mean for resi-

dents and their families? For thosewho pay privately, it will mean ahigher per day cost for their stay,but it will also mean more longterm staff, a higher staff to resi-dent ratio, and overall better care.It also means that those caregiverswho give their time to caring forour loved ones will be able to doso at a much more livable wage.

Overall, this new bill is a hugebenefit for seniors and somethingthat has been needed for manyyears. We owe a debt of gratitudeto our aging population, and theState of Minnesota has taken hugesteps to be sure that we can showthem that gratitude. If you haveany questions about what this maymean to your loved one, pleasefeel free to contact me anytime.

Krista SiddiquiEagan

AdministratorZumbrota Health Services

Equitable payment system for nursinghomes is a huge benefit for residents

AsThe Worm

TurnsBy Jeanne Truestedt

This damsel doesnt do disgusting

Having grown up as the onlygirl in a neighborhood of thirteenguys, squeamish is not in my work-ing vocabulary. Gardeners dontmind dirt, digging worms, drippynoses, or dragonflies. Its all partof the natural process. Howeverthere are a few things which arejust downright disgusting and re-quire a knight in shining armor toset them right. Thats why thisdamsel doesnt hesitate to signalher distress loud and clear whenthese ugly situations arise.

Inebriated slugs attempting thebackstroke in saucers of beer aredisgusting. Picking ugly bloated,wood ticks from the family pet isdisgusting. And playing tug-of-

war for half-eaten road kill withmans best friend is definitely dis-gusting. So please explain to mewhy it is that in situations such asthese, there is nary a knight insight much less shouting range.Me thinks said knights in tarnishedarmor find it just as disgusting aswe do and therefore make surethey are away slaying corporatedragons while we mind the castleand deal with disgusting details.

Terrorism is also disgusting.Obviously the woodchuck whooccupied our garage and laid siegeto my car for three days didntunderstand this. Nor did the in-flatable six-foot boa fully com-prehend this concept. If it had, itwouldnt have burst through thesnow when I accidentally steppedon his tail, sending me into car-diac arrest. Kamikaze birds thatleave calling cards on the win-dows cant be held accountablebecause they break their necksbefore I can wring them. But the

neighbors cat who insists on sup-plying us with fresh game, per-sonally delivered to the front dooron a daily basis, is really pushinghis nine lives!

Since disgusting is as disgust-ing does, it comes as no great sur-prise that we damsels are some-times going to be distressed. Pre-vention is best, but it cant protectus from all the disgusting thingsin nature. Spouses, neighbor andfriends are better than panic at-tacks, so dont be afraid to seekhelp when needed, especially whendealing with wildlife. Until thewoodchuck moved into the ga-rage no one knew that the neigh-borhood was being invaded by thecreatures. Between the live trapsand hunters who knew where toplace them, we were able to safelyremove five animals lastsummer. Disgusting? Yes, but notas disastrous as rabies which wouldhave been much, much worse.

Dance Nationals were held thisweekend at a large water park re-sort in Wisconsin Dells. Gener-ally, whole families show up atleast for part of the week. In be-tween dance competitions andclasses, large groups of parentsand families try to join each otherfor dinner.

If herding kids at a water parkresort is like herding cats, thenherding parents who are herdingkids at a water park resort is awhole new level of chaos.

After completing a quick morn-ing round of miniature golf in town,four of us returned to the resort. Idropped off my wife and middleson, while my youngest son and Idecided to measure the distanceof a run we took by using the car.No, I didnt use a GPS device orFit Bit on the run.

Upon our return, the lobby wasfilled with Zumbrota parents wait-ing for us and others to join them

An open door is an invitation for anythingfor lunch in town. My wife andson were waiting and suggested Ihurry up if I had to use the bath-room. The youngest son stayed inthe lobby while I raced up the el-evator to our room on the sixthfloor.

When I arrived at our room, Iwas upset to find that my wife andmiddle son had left the door open.The bathrooms in hotels are usu-ally right next to the door and thiswas no different. I noticed thatroom service had cleaned our bath-room and replaced the dirty tow-els. I did my business, quicklywashed and dried my hands withone of the nicely folded towels,and left by shutting the door.

On my way to the elevator, Icalled my wife and mentioned theopen door. She said that our middleson was the last out and that shehad asked him to close the doorwhen she left. As I was waitingfor the elevator, the youngest soncalled and asked me to stay up-stairs because he needed some-thing. I killed time by talking tothe Blackhawks fan I met the nightbefore.

After about ten minutes, I gaveup and went downstairs to see myyoungest son sitting in the lobby.

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I gave him the Where were you?look and he returned the same. Hesaid, I waited by the room doorfive minutes for you.

I paused to replay things in mymind, like remembering theBlackhawks fan exiting on the fifthfloor, not the sixth, after our el-evator ride together the day be-fore. And I didnt really look atthe door, which had our daughtersname on it. Nor did I go into orreally look inside the room. Thegirls had taken over the sink and Ididnt really notice the productsby the sink when I washed myhands.

I came to a realization and sharedit with the group and one strangerconcentrating on his laptop that Imust have gone to the bathroomin the room below mine. I saw agrin creep across the face of thestranger until it turned into a laughas our group howled and teasedme. My wife affectionately vol-unteered that it was so Peter todo something like that how un-observant I can be when daydream-ing or focused on something else.

It occurred to me later that I notonly violated their bathroom, butI may have locked them out oftheir room as well.

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Safety at CountrysideManor is a concernBy R.D. Aaland

GOODHUE At the GoodhueCity Council meeting on Wednes-day, June 24, city clerk Lori Agresaid that the State of Minnesotahad reported that CountrysideManor has not had a license forover a year. The council discussedseveral possibilities that could havea negative impact on Goodhue andcame to the conclusion to lookinto this further. It was a concernof the council to protect the resi-dents of this neighborhood. Thereis a shortage of streetlights andseveral other things that need tobe attended to before the state willissue a license.

Engineers reportCity engineer Andy Brandel

reported that the Third Streetproject is completed, except forreplacing three mailboxes. Hopefully the final payoffcan be approved at the next meet-ing. Pool construction is progress-ing, but it will probably not beopened until July 6. Steve Vothsaid that everyone seems to bewaiting on someone else. The en-gineering firm should have a planfor maintaining the streets ofGoodhue by the first meeting nextmonth.

The next Goodhue City Coun-cil meeting will be on July 8.

MilitaryRobert Murraygraduates fromArmy War College

CARLISLE, PA Army Col.Robert M. Murray has graduatedfrom the U.S. Army War Collegeat Carlisle Barracks, Carlisle, Pa.,and earned a masters degree instrategic studies. The college isthe Armys senior educational in-stitution.

Murray is a 1982 graduate ofZumbrota High School. He earnedan bachelors degree in 1986 fromWinona State University.

The 10-month curriculum of theArmys senior officer school isdesigned to prepare and train of-ficers of all of the U.S. militarybranches of service, foreign mili-tary officers, as well as senior ci-vilian officials of federal agen-cies, to serve in top-level com-mand and staff positions with theU.S. Armed Forces worldwide.

Murray is currently serving asElectronic Warfare Officer withthe U.S. Army War College,Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania.He has served in the military for23 years and is a veteran of Op-eration Desert Storm, OperationIraqi Freedom, and OperationEnduring Freedom.

Following the Army War Col-lege, he will be assigned to JointBase Lewis-McChord, Washing-ton.

Goodhue

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Wanamingo Firemens Dance is July 3By Alicia Hunt-Welch

WANAMINGO TheWanamingo Firefighters ReliefAssociation will host the 44th an-nual Wanamingo Firemens Danceon Friday, July 3 at the fire stationon Main Street. Gates will open at5:45 p.m.

The evening will start with ameal catered by WanamingoMeats, serving the first 400 people.

From 6-8 p.m. the Polka Dotswill provide live music. At 7 p.m.the Wanamingo firemen will have

a short flag ceremony. Through-out the evening food will also beavailable from local vendors in-side the gates.

Back by popular demand, ThemPesky Kids will take the stage at9 p.m. Music will go until 1 a.m.Tickets for the event are availableat the door. Children six and un-der get in for free. Alcohol will beserved at the event; photo identi-fication is required. Juveniles un-der 18 years of age will only beallowed in until 10 p.m.

The Wanamingo FirefightersRelief Association is led by CEO/President Mathew Schaefer, VicePresident Eric Nelson, SecretaryBrian Radtke, Treasurer ToddKyllo, and Trustees MontySchaefer and Jeff Benson. Pro-ceeds from the event will supportthe needs of the department andits members, in addition to sup-porting benefit events for the com-munity, such as the annual Fourthof July fireworks display inWanamingo.

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2015 Friendship Wagon Train stops in the areaBy Audra DePestel

PINE ISLAND The 2015Friendship Wagon Traintraveled from June 20-27 andrecently made its way through thearea, raising money for CampWinnebago. On Thursday, June25, appoximately 100 people ona variety of horses, mules, wag-ons, and buggies went to Oronocoto camp out for the night beforeheading through Pine Island onFriday, June 26.

The travelers made special stopsat Pine Haven Care Center andthe city cemetery to visit formerparticipants and pay respect to thosewho have passed on. The train then

continued to the Pine Island SaddleClub for lunch provided by thePine Island Lions Club, and thenon to Byron for the final over-night camp and ceremony.

This was the 27th year of theFriendship Wagon Train, whichhas traveled through many partsof Minnesota over the years. Par-ticipants came from not only Min-nesota but from around the coun-try such as Iowa, South Dakota,Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Ten-nessee, Alabama, and Georgia.

The journey began with an as-sembly at the Mike Mueller farm,located between Lime Springs,Iowa, and Granger, on Friday, June

19. From there, overnight stopswere made in Harmony,Lanesboro, Chatfield, Eyota, andOronoco. On Saturday, June 27,the wagon train held its final cer-emony in Byron where the grouppresented all the donations raisedthrough the week to Anne Sellness,camp director of CampWinnebago.

Meals along the route were pre-pared and served by several orga-nizations in the communities in-cluding Lions Clubs, churchgroups, and 4-H Clubs, with helpfrom local individuals and busi-nesses.

Besides being an adventure, theirprimary goal of the wagon train isto collect donations for CampWinnebago. Located just outside

of Caledonia, Camp Winnebagois a non-profit organization dedi-cated to serving the recreationalneeds of children with varyingabilities and special needs, as wellas providing vacation options foradults with developmentaldisabilities. One hundred percentof funds raised by the wagon trainare donated to Camp Winnebagoto be used strictly for camperships,so no one will be turned away dueto financial inability to pay thecost of a full campership. In thepast, the Friendship Wagon Trainraised over $30,000 during eachweeks journey. According toWagon Master Jon Davis, the 2015Friendship Wagon Train will proveto be just as successful.

Pulled by their trusty Belgian team of Sid and Buck, Wagon Train MasterJon Davis and his wife Monica get ready to head out for Byron.

DA Dance founder and artisticdirector Denise Armstead will beperforming at Zumbrotas StateTheatre on July 18.

ZUMBROTAA storytellingdance journey that is both uplift-ing and thought provoking, IG-NITION! is a 60-minute perfor-mance told through text and dance,giving witness to how people ig-nite each other to overcome theirdifficulties. Presented by DADance, the piece premiers locallyat Zumbrotas State Theatre at 7:30p.m. on Saturday, July 18. Tick-ets are are available at Crossings,507-732-7616.

Moving in rhythm to the locallyrecorded music of Native Ameri-can Etsi Shoen and eclectic musi-cian Beck, the common threads ofbody language, communicationand emotion are illustrated throughmovement and storytelling, weav-ing together a very human storyof the ways we interact with eachother, using a unique mix of di-verse and demanding dance styles.

Workshops held by DA Danceat the Women-of-Nations domes-tic violence shelter in St. Paul in-spired the production. Helpingthese women find a way to ex-press their frustration and pain,the dancers began to work on apiece that dealt with themes ofentrapment, either physical or psy-chological. The struggle to ignitethemselves and others to break freeand release their energy gave themhope for the future.

This is a highly suitable pieceto introduce modern dance to newaudiences because of its whackyhumor and joyful approach to life.The story of human interactionsand experiences, and the difficul-ties of making honest connections,reveals layers of lifes circum-stances, transforming old behav-iors and attitudes through a shiftof consciousness.

Choreographed and conceivedby DA Dance artistic director andaward-winning dance veteranDenise Armstead in collaborationwith dancers Brian Evans, Gerry

Girouard and Heidi Kalweit, thisevent marks the first professionaldance performance at the StateTheatre since the Zumbrota AreaArts Council purchased the venuein 2011.

The State Theatre is located at96 East 4th Street in Zumbrota.More information is available atzaac.org and www.dadance.net.

Pine Haven Auxiliary raise funds toEnhance the Lives of the Residents

Pine Haven Auxiliary members show off one of the 44 new dressers that were recently purchased thoughtheir fundraising efforts for Pine Haven Care Center. From left to right are Dorothy Weis, Joanne Sanborn,Travis Landrum (Pine Haven representative), Carol Moreland, Diane DeBoer, Ginger Blasing, MargaretBanitt, and Donna Nielsen.

By Audra DePestelPINE ISLAND For over fifty

years, the Pine Haven Care Cen-ter Auxiliary has been working toraise funds for the care center resi-dents. The recent purchase of 44new dressers is an example of theauxiliary following its motto toEnhance the Lives of the Resi-dents. Other newly purchaseditems include dishes, folding chairs,laundry carts, drapes, bedside cabi-nets, a scale, an outdoor shadecanvas, and furnishings for thefuture hospice rooms.

Pine Haven Administrator SteveZiller said Pine Haven is very for-tunate to have a group of peopleto be advocates and raise money

as well as awareness about thecare center facility. These peopleare dedicated unpaid supportersand spokespersons who do thesedifferent events, and not everyhealth care center is as lucky aswe are to have them, he said.

The Pine Haven Auxiliary willhost its Pie and Ice Cream Socialat 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, atPine Haven Care Center. This isjust one of the fundraisers that theauxiliary holds each year.

New auxiliary members are al-ways welcome. There are no duesor joining fees. Contact Pine Ha-ven for more details at 356-8304.

IGNITION! takes thestage at ZumbrotasState Theatre July 18

Pine Island resident Doug Strandell gives a wave as he travels alongwith the Friendship Wagon Train.

Submitted by the ZumbrotaArea Food Shelf

The 2015 Food Shelf Challengefrom The Zumbrota Area FoodShelf is to Open Your Heart tothe Hungry and Homeless thisJuly. You can make a difference

for hungry families in the Goodhue,Wanamingo, Bellechester, andZumbrota communites.

ZAFS sees an increase in childvisits during the summer. Whenschool is out for summer vaca-tion, many children miss out on

Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homelessfree school meals, and their fami-lies turn to us for support. LastJuly the food shelf had 322 visi-tors.

The more you donate, duringthe month of July, the larger thefood shelfs grant from Open Your

Heart to the Hungry and Home-less will be. The challenge fundswill proportionally match yourdonation. Your donation will gofurther due to our buying power.ZAFS can purchase food from ourfood bank for pennies on the pound.

Hunger Solutions Minnesota(HSM) has coordinated this match-ing grant opportunity since 2010.HSM works to end hunger via theMinnesota Food Help Line andby advancing fair public nutritionpolicies on behalf of hungry Min-nesotans. HSM connectsMinnesotas food shelves withfunding and technical assistanceto support the 9,000 daily foodshelf visits.

Donations can be mailed to Box43 Zumbrota, MN 55992.

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After lunch at the Island Riders Saddle Club, the 2015 Friendship Wagon Train makes it way from Pine Island to Byron via County Road 5 for theirfinal stop.

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ChurchesBELLECHESTER

ROLLING MEADOWS MENNONITECHURCH, Belvidere Town Hall, 2miles north of Bellechester on County2, Pastor Aaron Witmer, 651-923-4240. Sundays: 10 a.m. SundaySchool; 11 a.m. Worship; 7 p.m. HymnSing every fourth Sunday.

ST. MARYS CATHOLIC, Bellech-ester, Father Paul Kubista. Sundaymornings: 8:30 a.m. Mass. Tuesdayand Thursday mornings: 8 a.m. Mass.

GOODHUEHOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC ,Goodhue, Father Paul Kubista. Masstimes: Monday and Wednesday, 8a.m. at Holy Trinity; Tuesday andThursday, 8 a.m. at St. Mary; Satur-day, 5:30 p.m. At Holy Trinity; Sun-day, 8:30 a.m. St. Mary and 10:30a.m. St. Columbkill.

ST. LUKE LUTHERAN, Goodhue,651-923-4695, Pastor Regina Has-sanally. Secretary hours: Monday andThursday: 5:15-8:15 p.m.; Tuesdayand Wednesday: 9:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.Thurs., July 2: 7 p.m. Worship atZion Lutheran Church. Sun., July 5:9:30 a.m. Worship with communion.

ST. PETERS EV. LUTHERAN,WELS, 702 Third Ave., Goodhue,Randall L. Kuznicki, Pastor.

MAZEPPAST. JOHNS EV. LUTHERAN ,Mazeppa, Alan Horn, Pastor. 843-6211, home; 843-5302 work. Bibleclass every Wednesday at 7 p.m.

ST. PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC,Mazeppa. Weekends-Masses: Sun.:10 a.m., Mazeppa, Fr. Joe Fogal.

UNITED METHODIST, Mazeppa,David Neil, Pastor. Church: 843-4962;home: 732-4291. Every Sunday: 9:30a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m.Worship.

ORONOCOGRACE LUTHERAN, WELS, 45 1stAvenue NE, Oronoco: 507-367-4329,Pastor Ben Kempfert 507-367-4426.Office hours: Tuesday-Friday, 8-11a.m. Website: www.graceLutheranOronoco.com. Follow us on facebook.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OFORONOCO, 40 3rd Street SW., Rev.Lisa Johnson office hours Mondays1-4 p.m.; Office hours: Tuesdays andThursdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

PINE ISLANDCORNERSTONE BAPTISTCHURCH, Pine Island, Tim Graham,Pastor, 507-356-4306, www.cornerstonepi.org, ASL Interpretation avail-able. Sun., 9:30 a.m. Sunday School;10:30 a.m. Worship; 6 p.m. Worship(most Sundays) Wed., 7 p.m. Prayerservice; Cornerstone Club.

GOOD NEWS EVANGELICAL FREECHURCH, 208 North Main, Pine Is-land, Chris Paulson, Pastor, (507)356-4834. Sundays: 9:15 a.m. Sun-day School for children and adults;10:30 a.m. Worship; 7 p.m. YouthGroup for grades 7-12. Wednesdays:6 p.m. AWANA for grades K-6; 7:30p.m. Bible study for all ages.

PINE ISLAND ASSEMBLY OF GOD,520 So. Main St., Pine Island, 356-8622, email: dashpole@bevcomm.net, Rev. Dan Ashpole, Pastor. Sun-days: 9:30 a.m. Adult Bible class andChildrens Sunday School; 10:30 a.m.Worship.

CHURCH OF ST. MICHAEL CATHO-LIC, 451 5th Street SW, Pine Island,356-4280, Father Randal Kasel, Pas-tor. http://www.stpaul stmichael.comSaturday Mass 5 p.m.; Sunday Mass10:30 a.m.; Confessions 4:15 p.m.Saturday; Daily Mass Wednesday8:30 a.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m.; Con-fessions 8 a.m. Office Hours Tues-day-Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-noon. Mass atPine Haven Care Center is the firstWednesday of the month at 11 a.m.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 214

3rd St. S.W., Box 708, Pine Island,Audrey Lukasak, interim senior pas-tor, and Kip A. Groettum, associatepastor. Email: saint paulpi@yahoo.com; Web site: www.saintpa1ulpi.org.Wed., July 1: 6:30 p.m. Youth edmeeting. Fri., July 3: Office closed.Sat., July 4: 5:30 p.m. Worship withcommunion and potluck. Sun., July5: 9 a.m. Worship with communion;10 a.m. Fellowship. Tues., July 7: 9a.m. Staff meeting; 1:30 p.m. Biblestudy; Elizabeth/Lydia circles. Wed.,July 8: 9 a.m. Study group.

UNITED METHODIST, 200 Main St.North, PO Box 8, Pine Island, Caro-lyn Westlake, Pastor; Office hours:Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-2:15 p.m.;Web address: www.piumc.org; email:piumc@bevcomm.net.

WANAMINGONEW LIFE CHURCH, Wanamingo,Pastor Patrick McBride, 507-824-3019. New Life Church meets at 10a.m. at 525 Beverly Street, Wana-mingo. Free nursery for infantsthrough age three; Sunday Schoolfor all ages beginning at 9 a.m. SmallGroup Bible Studies Sunday eveningsat 7 p.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN, Wanamingo,Christopher Culuris, Pastor 507-824-2155; www.TrinityWanamingo.org.Wednesday circle hosted by DianneWright; 2 p.m. Heritage Hill commun-ion; 6 p.m. Youth event at Vang; 7p.m. Boards meet; 8 p.m. Planningcouncil.

WANAMINGO LUTHERAN ELCA,Wanamingo, MN 55983, ChristopherCuluris, Pastor. Office hours Thurs-days 1-3 p.m., 507-824-2410.

ZUMBROTACHRIST EV. LUTHERAN CHURCHand School, WELS, 223 East 5thStreet, Zumbrota, Office 732-5421.Wayne Schoch, Pastor, 732-4089;School, Daniel Kell, Principal, 732-5367.

FAMILY WORSHIP CHURCH Weeklyworship services: 81 West 5th Street,Zumbrota, 507-732-7438, www.fwc1.org. Sunday: 9:30 a.m- Corinthians.Wednesdays 7 p.m. Interactive Biblestudies, prayer, and counseling.

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH,UCC, 455 East Avenue, Zumbrota;Rev. Lisa Johnson. Secretarys of-fice hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays10 a.m.-3 p.m.

LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY CHURCH,a Wesleyan church, 179 W. 3rd St.,Zumbrota, lighthousecommunityzum@yahoo.com, Janet Fischer, Pastor.Office: 732-5074. Sun., July 5: 10:45a.m. Worship service; Isaiah 9:8-21.

NEW RIVER ASSEMBLY OF GOD,290 South Main Street, Zumbrota.507-732-5156. Pastor Gary Basin-ski. Service times: Saturday, 6 p.m.p.m. www.NewRiverZumbrota.com.

OUR SAVIOURS LUTHERAN AFLCEric Westlake, Pastor, 1549 East Av-enue, Zumbrota, 732-5449, churchoffice. Website: oslczumbrota.org.Office hours: Tues., Wed., and Fri.,8 a.m.-noon. Thurs., July 2: 1 p.m.Womens Bible study. Sun., July 5:8:30 a.m. Prayer time; 9 a.m. Wor-ship with communion. Mon., July 6:6:30 p.m. Christian ed meeting; 7p.m. Church council meeting. Tues.,July 7: 6:30 p.m. VBS leader meet-ing; 7 p.m. VBS volunteer trainingopportunity/meeting. Wed., July 8:12:30 p.m. Junior youth group/waterpark; 6 p.m. Youth group; 7 p.m Biblestudy.

CHURCH OF ST. PAUL CATHOLIC,749 Main St. South, Zumbrota, 732-5324, email stpauls@hcinet.net Pas-tor Father Randal Kasel, pastor. Of-fice hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m.-noon. http://www.stpaulstmichaelcom.Mass Schedule: Sunday, 8:30 a.m.;Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m.Mass at Zumbrota Care Center isthe second Thursday of the monthat 9:15 a.m.

UNITED REDEEMER LUTHERAN,560 W. 3rd St., Zumbrota, 732-7303,Rev. Dick Jorgensen and Youth Di-

rector Cindy Wilson. Wed., July 1: 8a.m. Ruth circle; 6 p.m. WELCA meet-ing. Thurs., July 2: 8 a.m. WIC. Sun.,July 5: 8 a.m. Outdoor worship withPastor Dick; 9:30 a.m. Worship withPastor Dick. Mon., July 6: 2 p.m.Food shelf open. Wed., July 8: 7p.m. Property management.

RURALEMMANUEL LUTHERAN, Aspelund,Martin Horn, Pastor. Wed., July 1:7:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer.Fri., July 3: 9 a.m. Womens prayer.Sat., July 4: 8 a.m. FBI Bible studyat church. Sun., July 5: 10:45 a.m.Worship; 3 p.m. Young Adults Biblestudy; 5 p.m. Youth group. Wed.,July 8: 7:30 p.m. Bible study andprayer at Hauge.

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Ner-strand, Don Kloster pastor, (507) 334-2822. Sundays: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15a.m. Coffee hour; 10:30 a.m. Sun-day School; Confirmation class.

GRACE & ST. JOHNS LUTHERANCHURCHES, Rural Goodhue, County4 Blvd., Pastor Justin Gosch. Grace:7 p.m. Wednesday worship; Sundays8:30 a.m. worship. Communion onWednesdays following the second andlast Sunday of the month. Commun-ion on the second and last Sundayof the month. St. Johns: Sundays10 a.m. worship. Communion on thesecond and last Sunday of the month.

HAUGE LUTHERAN, Rural Kenyon,Martin Horn, Pastor. Wed., July 1:7:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer atEmmanuel. Sun., July 5: 9 a.m.Worship; 3 p.m. Young adults Biblestudy at Emmanuel; 5 p.m. Youthgroup at Emmanuel. Wed., July 8:7:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH,Hay Creek (LCMS), 24686 Old ChurchRoad. Pastor Lowell Sorenson, 651-388-4577. Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Wor-ship.

LANDS LUTHERAN, 16640 Highway.60 Blvd., Zumbrota, MN 55992-5105.Zumbrota. Wed., July 1: 9 a.m. Cof-fee and conversation; 7 p.m. Choirpractice. Sun., July 5: 9 a.m. Wor-ship with communion. Tues., July7: 11 a.m. Text study; 6 p.m. Youthgroup party in the park; 6:30 p.m.Council meeting. Wed., July 8: 9a.m. Coffee and conversation; 6 p.m.9th graders and mentors; Laser tagand bowling.

MINNEOLA LUTHERAN, 13628County 50 Blvd. Rev. Hannah Berg-strom de Leon, Pastor.

ST. COLUMBKILL CATHOLIC ,36483 County. 47 Blvd., Belle Creek,Father Paul Kubista. Sundays: 10:30a.m. Mass.

ST. JOHNS EV. LUTHERAN, BearValley, Alan Horn, Pastor. 843-6211,home; 843-5302 work. Bible Classis every Wednesday at 6 p.m. inMazeppa.

ST. JOHNS EV. LUTHERAN, WELS,Minneola Township, County Road 7,rural Zumbrota, Randall Kuznicki,Pastor.

ST. PETER LUTHERAN, The Luth-eran Church Missouri Synod, Bel-videre, 28961 365th St., Goodhue,MN 55027-8515, Dr. Scott T. Fiege,Pastor. Sun., July 5: 10:30 a.m.Worship with communion.

STORDAHL LUTHERAN, ELCA, Ru-ral Zumbrota. Church: (507) 732-5711,Kathy Lowery, Pastor, Home 507-271-5711. Tues., July 7: 11 a.m.Text study.

URLAND LUTHERAN 6940 County9 Blvd., Cannon Falls, MN 55009.Church: 507-263-5544; Pastor DavidHurtt, Interim.

WANGEN PRAIRIE LUTHERAN,LCMC 34289 County 24 Blvd., Can-non Falls, Curtis Fox, Pastor, 507-663-9060; Linda Flom, Visitation Min-ister, 263-5613. Sundays 9 a.m.Worship. Thursdays 9:30 a.m. Biblestudy; 7 p.m. Blue grass jam.ZWINGLl UNITED CHURCH OFCHRIST, 23148 County Highway 24,West Concord (Berne), 507/527-2622.Rev. Victor Jortack, Pastor.

THE CHURCH CORNER

Marriage and freedom?By Pastor Gary BasinskiNew River Assembly of God

As I am writing this, social mediais going absolutely crazy becauseof the decision handed down bythe Supreme Court concerningmarriage in this country. Let mestart by saying that I do not agreewith the decision that was made,and I am not surprised in the least.For far too long the Americanchurch has been slow to actionand slow to really do anythingsubstantial. Sure we can build somebigger churches and we have got-ten pretty good getting crowds onthe weekends. But as far as doingwhat Jesus commanded us to do,build disciples, we have missedthe mark completely.

Disciples are people who aregoing after it, who have said I amgoing live my whole life for JesusChrist. I am going to do every-thing I can so other people canknow the peace, joy and freedomthat comes from living for JesusChrist, a life not about ourselves,rather a life about others. That iswhat the church and Christiansneed and should get back to. Thegospel has not changed. Our Lordand Savior still rose from the deadand is alive. The challenge and

call that Jesus gave us has neverchanged and it will never change.It makes no difference if we livein the United States of America orChina; God has called us to showHim to people. He called us to bea light in a dark world, and there isno better way to do that, than be areflection of who He is.

As I said, I dont agree with theSupreme Court and I really dontlike it either. Marriage should bebetween a man and a woman. Thatis a Biblical principle that has beenreaffirmed time and time again.We as the church expect a bunchof people who do not hold to thoseprinciples to vote by them? Thisdecision was bound to happen. Theonly way to change the directionwe are headed is by Christiansfollowing Gods call in their lives.Then we will see Christians onthe Supreme Court and/or in theWhite House and other places ofleadership in this country. Rightnow the only voice Christians haveis on social media, and I am sorryventing and snapping on a vlog orFacebook just doesnt count as avoice that makes a difference inthe big realm of things.

Christians make a difference byletting God make the difference.

We are a reflection of Him andHis power and authority. If youwant to know why we see all thishappening, you first must ask your-self, what am I doing to make adifference for Jesus Christ? Stopgetting mad at people who dontclaim to live for Him, and startdoing something yourself! Getinvested in a good local full gos-pel church. A place that will notback down from the gospel. Thenhumble yourself and ask God whatHe wants from you. It may seemlike only small steps at first. Butif He can trust you with a little Hecan trust you with a lot.

Most likely you will never be-come president, or sit on the Su-preme Court and thats okay. Whatisnt okay is if you call yourself aChristian and you miss what Godhas called you to do. We are aboutto celebrate our independence onJuly 4. This isnt just a fun timewith friends and family. Its a timewhere we can remember that weenjoy the freedom to worship anamazing an awesome God, a Godwho has big plans and has entrustedus with helping Him carry themout. Let us start doing everythingwe can to accomplish that mis-sion!

He was twenty years old, and was in a holemore often than a grave digger.

He was poor at spelling, worse at reading andvery bashful.

He was fired from his first three jobs, andcouldn't find a fourth.

But he had one quality. He wouldn't give up. Sohe started making brushes and selling them doorto door. Then he did well.

His name? Alfred Fuller, founder of the FullerBrush Company.

The only way to make a "come back" is to goon. But go on with God. Pray, prepare and perse-vere.

The Living Bible says, "Put God first, and Hewill direct you and crown your efforts withsuccess."

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Five generations gather in WanamingoWANAMINGO Five generations gathered at Wanamingo Park on April 19. On the far right is the youngest,Beau Callahan of Wanamingo. From left to right are his grandfather Jerry Wallaker of Wanamingo, motherPaige Callahan of Wanamingo, great-grandfather Robert Wallaker of Wanamingo, great-great grandmotherGeraldine Wallaker of Wanamingo, and grandmother Lori Shelstad of Oronoco.

KW School works to fillseveral staffing vacanciesBy Alicia Hunt-Welch

KENYON A year of staff trans-formation continues at Kenyon-Wanamingo Schools as adminis-trators work to fill vacant posi-tions. On the bright side, it ap-pears the district finally has threepermanent administrators for thefirst time since December. Hav-ing accepted a superintendent con-tract with the district, interim 7-12 principal/superintendent JeffPesta will begin his sole perma-nent role as superintendent on July2.

The district conducted inter-views for a 7-12 principal, but theone person who was offered thejob declined it. Pesta, K-6 princi-pal Matt Ryan, and the adminis-trative committee considered thenext step. It was decided that thebest option would be for Ryan tomove into the 7-12 principal posi-tion and for the district to adver-tise for an elementary principal.

Worthington native KatySchuerman accepted the K-6 prin-cipal position and will start July1. At the June 22 KW School Boardmeeting, Principal Ryan said, Imlooking forward to working withthe new administrative team.

Following Schuermans accep-tance Pesta said there was an en-ergy of enthusiasm in the officefor the first time in months. Thisis a steal for us she was in highdemand, he added. Schuermanhas been teaching for 22 years,with a focus on Spanish immer-sion. She is currently teaching inNorthfield Schools, and prior tothat she worked in Minneapolisschools. Pesta said the district wentthe long way around in filling theadministrative positions but in theend, he said, We are really ex-cited.

About his position change Ryansaid, At this point my competi-tive side is starting to take over,and he is looking at this new du-ties as 7-12 principal as a chal-lenge. Pesta acknowledged it would

be hard for Ryan to walk awayfrom the successful program andstaff relationships he built at theelementary site but noted that Ryanhas all the criteria they wanted ina candidate. Ryan said, I look atthis not as a reset button but moreof a refresh button.Other staffing changes

Sherri Langfeldt, hired in Aprilto serve as the interim dean ofstudents until the end of the schoolyear, completed her temporaryposition with the district. Pestarecognized her for stepping in toassist during the districts manyleadership changes.

Todd Netzke of School Man-agement Services met with thedistrict office staff on March 20.At that time he gave an overviewof programs and features his busi-ness offers for managing schoolfinance. On May 19, the districtsbusiness manager Kathy Flikkeresigned. The district has retainedNetzke as the interim businessmanager through at least Octo-ber, when the district audit can beconducted. Pesta said, We willdetermine what to do long-termduring strategic planning thisAugust. Netzke works in theWanamingo district office onWednesday mornings and willattend school board meetings togive financial updates.

KW Community Education Di-rector Kris Kincaid announced shewill resign her position on July 6after 22 years with the district.She thanked the board for all thelessons and opportunities duringher tenure. Pesta said he sawKincaid put her whole heart intothe job and thanked her for herdedication and work. Communityeducation staff member ShannonJohnson will be helping duringthe transition time until a new di-rector is hired.

Third grade teacher ShellyFroehling resigned her position atthe end of the school year. Jenni-

fer Story was hired to teach thirdgrade. Story will be paid $36,807based on a bachelors degree, step6.

Jena Ellingson was hired to teachsecond grade. She will be paid$34,563 based on a bachelorsdegree, step 2, and will be fillingthe vacancy left by the retirementof Mary Gail Anderson.

Megan Sabrowsky served as along-term substitute for much ofthis year, teaching first grade. Withan opening following KevinAndersons retirement, Sabrowskywas hired to teach fourth grade.She will be paid $34,026 based ona bachelors degree, step 1.

Middle school math teacherMark Moran submitted his resig-nation in May to be effective atthe end of the school year. Inter-views were concluded and theposition was offered to a candi-date. The district is waiting on li-censure approval.

Principal Ryan is interviewingthis week for the early childhoodeducation teacher position, leftvacant by Megan Andersons res-ignation.

The district has yet to fill twocoaching positions. Head boysbasketball coach Mat Schaeferresigned in May, and dance teamcoach Janelle Floms resignationwas effective at the end of theschool year.

Pesta said that he and Ryan ap-preciated the school boards trustin allowing them to select candi-dates and fill the various vacantpositions.

The board members and Pestabriefly discussed principal evalu-ations, as required in contracts andfor various state agencies. Pestasaid his evaluation of Ryan wouldbe above average. However, Pestanoted he was not comfortable incompleting his own principalevaluation as the superintendent.Board members would completethe review of Pesta for submis-sion.

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RED WING Join the GoodhueCounty Historical Society on July5 for the First Free Sunday. Thismonths kid-focused, family-friendly program celebrates thesimple summertime pleasure ofenjoying a scoop of ice cream withfriends, family, and neighbors. TheHistory Center will be open from1-5 p.m. Admissionand the icecreamis free of charge.

In addition to the free ice creamstand, ArtReach will lead sum-mer-themed crafts and there willbe premier showings of a specialcollection of Red Wing homemovies. Edited by historical soci-ety volunteer Keith Kullman, thisnostalgic film weaves togethergraduations, celebrations, baseballgameseven a 21st birthday

partyfrom the 1940s, 50s, and60s.

For more information on this

First Free Sundayevent is ice cream social

event or the Goodhue County His-torical Society, visit our websitewww.goodhuecountyhistory.org.

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Obituaries

Clarice Oelkers 1934-2015

PINE ISLAND Clarice M.Oelkers, 81, of Pine Island andformerly of Mazeppa, died onTuesday, June 23, 2015, at St.Marys Hospital in Rochester.

Clarice Mae Lemmerman wasborn on June 6, 1934, in ruralHammond to Clarence and Mabel

(nee Ferber) Lemmerman. As ayoung child her family moved toMazeppa. She was raised inMazeppa and graduated fromMazeppa High School. On De-cember 26, 1952, she marriedHarold O. Oelkers in Mazeppa.They made their home in Mazeppa.Clarice worked a variety of jobswhile raising her two daughters.In 1970, Harold and Clarice startedHarolds Rubbish Removal.Clarice worked alongside Haroldin the business, which they sold in1980. In 1993, they moved to PineIsland and Harold died on March27, 2012. Clarice enjoyed read-ing, traveling, playing cards, shop-ping and antiquing, doing her nailsand taking care of her husbandHarold. Clarice was a member ofSt. Johns Lutheran Church inMazeppa.

Clarice is survived by her twodaughters, Brenda (Mike) Schultzand Sara (Roger) Markham, bothof Mazeppa; grandchildren,Amanda (Joe) Tweed, Matthew(Jill) Markham and ToddMarkham; great-grandchildren,Mackenzie, Haley, Jordon andAxel; sister, Gloria Lemmermanof Inver Grove Heights and brotherDavid (Patty) Lemmerman ofBrooksville, Florida.

Clarice was preceded in deathby her husband, Harold; parents,Clarence and Mabel and brother,Weston Lemmerman.

A memorial service was heldon Friday, June 26, at 3 p.m. at St.Johns Lutheran Church inMazeppa with Pastor Alan Hornofficiating. Inurnment will be inMazeppa Cemetery.

Susan Anderson 1964-2015BECKER Susan K, Ander-

son, 50, of Becker, died Saturday,June 20, 2015, in St. Cloud after alengthy illness.

She was born October 11, 1964,in Minneapolis to Dennis and Gail(Potvin) Anderson, was raised inPine Island, and graduated fromGoodhue High School. During thistime, she was active in Girl Scouts,camping and gymnastics. Susanworked for a number of years as awaitress, working her way throughvocational school. She then gainedemployment with the State ofMinnesota in 1998, and workedin several capacities until 2014,when illness prevented her fromworking. She was an accomplishedcook and an avid collector of an-tique ashtrays. Susan was a lov-

ing and generous mother, daugh-ter, sister and grandmother.

She is survived by her daugh-ter, Alyssa Tix of Becker; hergranddaughter, Payton Tix ofBecker; her parents, Dennis andGail Anderson of McKinley, Wis-consin; two brothers, Tom (Char)Anderson of Mantorville and Scott(Chris) Anderson of Pine Island;and aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces,nephews and other relatives andfriends.

Susan was preceded in death byboth paternal and maternal grand-parents.

Memorial services were held onSaturday, June 27, at TrinityLutheran Church, McKinley, Wis-consin, with Reverend NealWeltzin officiating. Burial of cre-mains was in McKinley Cemetery.

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Community CalendarCOUNTY

Senior DiningReservations are required by

calling 24 hours ahead at each ofthe nutrition sites.

In the Pine Island area, mealsare served at the Pine Island Se-nior Center (356-2228); Zumbrotaarea, Zumbrota Towers (732-5086).

July 2-8Thursday: Hamburger (alt: brat/

sauerkraut), potato salad, calicobeans, melon, cookie

Friday: ClosedMonday: Pork chow mein over

rice, tossed salad/two tomatowedges, pudding/apricot garnish

Tuesday: Meat loaf, mashedpotatoes, Brussels sprouts, bakedcustard

Wednesday: Hawaiian chicken,parslied buttered potatoes, creamedpeas/cauliflower, orange slices,snickerdoodle brownie

If you have questions, call 356-2228.

Seasons HospiceCoffee and Coversation,

Wednesday, July 8, 9-10 a.m. Agroup for anyone who has experi-enced the death of a loved one.

Pet Loss Group, Wednesday,July 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m. A groupfor those who have lost a petthrough death.

Pregnancy and Infant LossGroup, Thursday, July 9, 6:30-8p.m. A group for those who havelost a baby through miscarriage,stillbirth, at the time of birth, orwithin the first month after birth.

All groups are held at the Cen-ter for Grief Education and Sup-port, Seasons Hospice, 1696Greenview Dr. SW. Registration

is required two days prior to thedate of the event. For details: 507-285-1930 or shbp@seasonshospice.org.

CCARL MeetingThe Citizens Concerned About

Rail Line (CCARL) will meet onThursday, July 9, from 6-8 p.m. atSt. Michaels Catholic Church, 108Bullis Street, in Kenyon. Newmembers are always welcome.

Olmsted County ParksOxbow Park Popsicle Enrich-

ment, Saturday, July 4, 1 p.m. Parkstaff will provide some of the ani-mals with their one unique kindsof popsicles to help them cooldown in the heat of summer.

Chester Woods Reptiles andAmphibians, Saturday, July 4, 7p.m. Join an Oxbow Park natural-ist at the Kisrow classroom to learnmore about these intriguing, andoften misunderstood, cold-bloodedcreatures.

Questions about Chester Woods,call Celeste Lewis at 507-287-2624. Questions about OxbowPark, call Clarissa Josselyn at 507-775-2451.

GOODHUECommunity Library

The Goodhue School Library,in conjunction with SELCO andGoodhue County, is open to thepublic Mondays and Wednesdaysfrom 3:30-7:30 p.m. The libraryis equipped with inter-library loanservice, which means if the librarydoes not have a book you want,that book can be there in two days.

Historical SocietyThe Goodhue Area Historical

Society is open June through Au-gust, Thursdays and Sundays, 1-4p.m. To arrange a visit at othertimes call Ardis Henrichs, 651-923-4629; Marie Strusz, 651-923-4302; Ray McNamara, 651-923-5117; or Roy Buck, 651-923-4388.

MAZEPPAHistorical Society

The Mazeppa Area HistoricalSociety Museum is open the sec-ond Saturday of the month fromnoon to 3 p.m. or by appointment.For inquiries, contact HelenReiland, 507-250-6021; Jim Siems,507-696-3506; or Diane Gilsdorf,507-843-4013, or visit www.mazeppahistoricalsociety.org.

American LegionLegion Post 588 and the

Mazeppa Veterans Honor Guardwill meet on Wednesday, July 8,at 7 and 7:30 p.m., respectively, atthe Mazeppa Legion.

ORONOCOArea History Center

The Oronoco Area History Cen-ter is open to visitors in the CityBuilding every second Saturdayfrom 10 a.m.-noon and open byappointment. Contact us at OAHC,54 Blakely Ct. NW or call 507-367-4320. You may also visit ourweb page at oronocoareahistory.org and find us onFacebook.

Blood Pressure ClinicThe clinic will be held at 12:30

p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, at theOronoco Community Center.

PINE ISLANDTops #1280

PI Tops #1280 meets everyMonday night at St. Paul Luth-eran Church. Weigh-in is at 5:15and meeting time is 6 p.m. Every-one welcome. Questions call 356-4799 or 356-4700.

Moms in PrayerPine Island Moms in Prayer meet

Monday mornings from 8-9 a.m.in the library of the Good NewsE-Free Church, 208 North Main(across from Kwik Trip). Enterside door of the church and godownstairs. Call 259-8012 or 356-4800 for more information.

Toastmasters MeetingThe Pine Island Toastmasters

meet at 6:30 a.m. Fridays at St.Paul Lutheran Church. They donot meet on holiday weekends:Christmas, New Years, Easter,Memorial Day, 4th of July, LaborDay or Thanksgiving.

History CenterThe Pine Island Area History

Centers open hours are Mondaysfrom 8-11 a.m. and the first Sun-day of the month from 1-3:30 p.m.Please contact us throughpineislandhistory.org or by call-ing 507-356-2802 (history center)or 507-398-5326 (director).

ZUMBROTALibrary

The Zumbrota Public Libraryis at 100 West Ave., Zumbrota,507-732-5211. Hours are Mon.,12-8; Tues. 10-6; Wed., Thurs.,12-8; Fri., 10-5; and Sat., 9-3. Dur-

ing closed hours you can learnmore about the library at http://www.zumbrota.info.

ZAAC MeetingThe Zumbrota Area Arts Coun-

cil meets Monday, July 6, at 7p.m. at the Zumbrota Public Li-brary.

History CenterThe Zumbrota History Center

has a photo stand displaying over50 photographs of early Zumbrotascenes. They have been enlargedto 8 x 10 for easier viewing. Newphotos are being added all the time.Also on display are military memo-rabilia, including Civil War items,different models of telephones,Zumbrota telephone books datingback to the 1900s, and items ofZumbrota advertising. Museumhours are Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.Other hours by appointment (732-7049).

Zumbrota Towers EventsJuly 2-8

Thursday: 10:15 a.m. ExerciseFriday: Noon potluckTuesday: 10:15 a.m. Exercise;

1:30 p.m. 500

Tops MeetingZumbrota Tops #563 meets ev-

ery Monday night at Our SavioursLutheran Church. Weigh-in time

is changed to 5:30 p.m. and meet-ing time to 6 p.m. Everyone wel-come. Questions call 732-7459 or732-4766.

Community Band PracticeThe Zumbrota Community Band

practices on Monday nights at 7:30p.m. in the Zumbrota-MazeppaHigh School music room. Volun-teer musicians are welcome.

State TheatreThe State Theatre is at 96 East

4th Street in Zumbrota. For infor-mation visit zaac.org.or call 507-272-1129.

CrossingsKim Gordon, Amy Rice exhibit,

through Aug. 1.Create Your Home Yoga Prac-

tice, Tues., July 7, 7-8:30 p.m.Machines Behaving Badly

camp, July 6-10, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30p.m. grades 5-7 (Fri. 8:30 a.m. to12:30 p.m.) and 1-4 p.m. grades8-12 (Fri. 1-5 p.m.)

Mixing Mud and Math camp,July 6-10, 9:30 a.m. to noon, grades5-12.

Learn to Throw: Pottery Wheelcamp #1, July 7-13, 1-3:30 p.m.grades 4-12.

For more information go towww. crossingsatcarnegie.com orcall 507-732-7616. Crossings isat 320 E Ave.

Arline Nodland 1918-2015

PINE ISLAND Arline A.Nodland, 97, of Pine Island, diedon Friday, June 26, 2015, at thePine Haven Care Center in PineIsland.

Arline Anna Bolles was bornon January 16, 1918, in New Lon-don to Ernest F. and Nellie S. (neeDilley) Bolles. She spent her earlyyears in New London and at theage of twelve moved to Zumbrota.On September 3, 1932, she mar-ried Ardith B. Nodland in Cresco,Iowa. They made their home inZumbrota until 1949 when theymoved to Pine Island. In 1954,they moved to Oronoco and livedthere until moving back to PineIsland in 1989. After Ardithsdeath, Arline moved back to Zum-brota in 1998. Arline worked atDaytons and the Rochester StateHospital. In 1960, Ardith andArline started the Neptune Bar inZumbro Falls, which they oper-ated until 1962. They also ownedand operated Art and Arlines inboth Oronoco and Zumbrota.Arline was a lifetime member of

the Stary-Yerka VFW Post #5727Auxiliary, a member of the CharlesCowden American Legion Post#184 Auxiliary and Saint PaulLutheran Church. Arline enjoyedfishing, cooking, and entertain-ing.

Arline is survived by her son,Arlend Sam (Phyllis) Nodlandof Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia;daughter, Darlene Poole of Isleand formerly of Gibbon; grand-children, Jeffrey (Kathy) Nodlandof Lone Tree, Colorado, Craig(Meredith) Nodland of Charlotte,North Carolina, Sean Nodland ofWashington, D.C., Kim (James)Payne of Apple Valley and KirstinPoole of Burnsville; great-grand-children, Trevor and AlyssaNodland, Brady and CooperNodland, Stephanie and Christo-pher Payne, Jesse, Joseph and JayWinger; great-great-grandchildren,Whitney Payne, and Olivia andSophia Winger; sisters-in-law,Doris Bolles of New Hope andJenny Bolles of Coon Rapids; andmany nieces and nephews.

Arline was preceded in deathby her husband, Ardith; grand-daughter, Karen Wedde; son-in-law, Lyman Joe Poole; and fivebrothers, Eugene, Ernest, Emer-ald Jim, Arnold and MarvinBolles.

The funeral service will be heldon Thursday, July 2, at 11 a.m. atSaint Paul Lutheran Church in PineIsland with Pastors Kip Groettumand Audrey Lukasak co-officiat-ing. Burial will be in Pine IslandCemetery. Visitation will be onThursday for one hour prior to theservice at the church. Memorialsare suggested to Saint PaulLutheran Church or AmericanCancer Society.

Gloria Luhman 1946-2015

GOODHUE Gloria JoanneLuhman, 69, of rural Goodhue,died on Saturday, June 27, 2015,at the Seminary Home in Red Wing.

Gloria Joanne Ellefson was bornon June 18, 1946, in Rochester toLyle and Florence (nee Rich)Ellefson. Joanne grew up in Roch-ester and graduated from ByronHigh School. On February 11,1967, she married Glenn Luhmanin Rochester. They made theirhome on the Luhman family farm.Together they farmed untilJoannes health started to fail dueto multiple sclerosis. Joanne en-

joyed flower and vegetable gar-dening, caring for her yard, bak-ing and trying new recipes, paint-ing, ceramics, fishing and espe-cially spending time with her grand-children. Joanne was a member ofSt. Johns Lutheran Church.

Joanne is survived by her hus-band, Glenn; children, Ginger(Jack) Frederich of Verndale,Travis (Brenda) Luhman ofGoodhue, Robin (Mark) Mechuraof Rochester and Darin Luhmanof Red Wing; grandchildren, Tan-ner and Spencer Mechura, Zachary,Lillian and Skyler Luhman;brother, Jerry (Christine) Ellefsonof Oronoco and many nieces andnephews.

Joanne was preceded in deathby her parents Lyle and Florenceand step-mother, Evelyn Ellefson.

The funeral service will be heldon Monday, July 6, at 11 a.m. atSt. Johns Lutheran Church in ru-ral Goodhue with Pastor JustinGosch officiating. Visitation willbe on Sunday, July 5, from 3-6p.m. at the Mahn Family FuneralHome Larson Chapel in Zum-brota and on Monday for one hourprior to the service at the church.Memorials are preferred to theMultiple Sclerosis Society or St.Johns Lutheran Church.

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AUSTIN Named to thepresidents list (4.0 GPA) for thespring semester was Alexa Ander-son of Pine Island. Laura Forlandof Zumbrota was named to thedeans list.

Michigan Technological UniversityHOUGHTON, MI Peter Beach

of Pine Island was named to thedeans list for the spring semes-ter.

University of Wisconsin Eau ClaireEAU CLAIRE, WI Named to

the deans list for the spring se-mester were Danielle Brushaber,Kathryn Brushaber, and EmilyLaska, all of Oronoco; and NathanWarneke of Zumbrota.

University of Minnesota DuluthDULUTH Named to the deans

list for the spring semester wereEmilee Trost of Goodhue, AutumnArendt of Mazeppa, Kyle Powleyof Oronoco, Hillary Heiling of PineIsland, Erin Groth of Wanamingo,and Nathan Bennett of Zumbrota.

Concordia CollegeMOORHEAD Scott Flotterud

of Zumbrota was named to thedeans list for the second semes-

ter.

University of MinnesotaRachel Tschann, a student at

Zumbrota-Mazeppa High School,received the Norman Borlaug Sci-ence Achievement Award fromthe University of MinnesotasCollege of Food, Agricultural, andNatural Resource Sciences. Theaward recognizes her academicachievement in the sciences, andit includes a $1,000 scholarshipupon successful enrollment inCFANS.

University of Wisconsin OshkoshOSHKOSH, WI Kenneth

Rabbitt of Pine Island was namedto the honor roll (GPA 3.3 orgreater) and Emily Adamek ofZumbrota was named to the deanslist (GPA 3.75 or greater) for thespring semester.

North Dakota State UniversityFARGO, ND Students earn-

ing degrees are the following:Shelby Augustine of Goodhue,MARCH in architecture; JessicaMcCarthy of Kenyon, BS in bio-logical sciences; Amelia Koenigof Oronoco, BSARCH in archi-tecture; and Jeremiah Saunders ofPine Island, PHARMD in phar-macy.

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Village Barbershop sold to next generation

Jason Hinz (left) nears completion on the trim of Eliot Cornells hairwhile his dad, Don Hinz, begins to cut Fred Robersons hair. Jasonrecently took over ownership of the Village Barbershop from his dad.

The two have been working side-by-side since 2009. Cornell has been aregular client of Jasons for two years; Don has been Robersons barberfor 25 years.

By Marilyn AndersonZUMBROTA For forty years,

the Village Barbershop has beenin the business of trimming menshair and beards on Zumbrotasdowntown Main Street. That tra-dition is continuing, but a changerecently occurred. Effective June1, Jason Hinz assumed ownershipfrom his dad, Don Hinz.

Don is now ready to cut back onhis hours. He recently went fromworking full-time to barbering onTuesdays and Wednesdays. Theextra time will allow him to do

more boating on the weekends withhis wife, Vicki, and to spend moretime with their three grandchil-dren.

On a recent Tuesday afternoon,June 23, the two could be foundworking side-by-side at the shoplocated at 355 South Main Street.Friendly discussion and banter-ing among the two barbers andtheir clients was also heard. Manycustomers have come to Don orJason for many years for theirbarbering needs.

Don returned to his hometown

in 1975 after completing barberingschool. He remained in the samelocation one block north and acrossthe street from the current shopuntil 2009. With the move to thepresent location the shop was setup to accommodate two barbers.Jason was just completing the nine-month barbering program in theTwin Cities and with plans to joinhis dad.

During his four decades of cut-ting hair, the biggest change Donhas seen has been the length ofhair. In the 1970s, mens hairstyles

were much longer than today andshags were popular.

Don mentioned having severallongtime clients, including HarveyBusby, whose hair he began cut-ting when he was in barberingschool.

Appointments at the VillageBarbershop can be made by call-ing 732-5619. Shop hours are 7a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday.The shop is also open Saturdays 6a.m. to noon for walk-ins.

Cousins reunite at Covered Bridge FestivalZUMBROTA Cousins and cousins-in-law of the family of the late Ole and Sophia (Hastad) Lexvold gatheredat the Coffee Mill in Zumbrota on Covered Bridge Festival Weekend. Ole and Sophia farmed in MinneolaTownship and later moved to Wanamingo. From left to right, front row, are: JuneAnn Wallaker (Wanamingo),Joanie Stockmo Ring (Zumbrota), Shirley Lexvold Hanson (Faribault), and Galene (Stanley) Lexvold (RedWing); back row: Carole Lexvold Abrahamson (Burnsville), Loretta (Lyle) Lexvold (Goodhue), Marie (LeRoy)Lexvold (Goodhue), Germaine Lexvold Conzemius (Hastings), and Roxann Berg Bonde (Red Wing). They haveheld the family cousin reunions since 2000.

By Alice Duschanek-MyersZUMBROTA At the Zum-

brota-Mazeppa School Boardmeeting on June 22, teachers LauraSkogen and Mary Graves presenteda summary of the 2014-15 TeacherMentor-Mentee program. The Stateof Minnesota requires a structuredmentor program, collaboration ofthe mentor and mentee, trainingand workshop experiences, andregularly scheduled time together.This was the first year of the two-year program in the ZM Schools.

The purpose of the program isto pair an experienced teacher witha new teacher to provide support,encourage professionalism, en-hance performance in the first yearsof teaching, and retain qualityteachers in the ZM School Dis-trict. Graves said, 40-50% ofteachers leave the profession infive years.

This was the first year of theprogram, but participants gave ithigh marks in surveys. Twelve newteachers and eleven mentors par-ticipated. On average, the men-tors spent 70 hours volunteeringwith the new teachers.

The mentoring teachers wereTodd Cordes, Scott Cory, BrendaDebner, Angela Hunstad, MaryKleese, Pam Peterson, JamieQuam, Jeanette Richardson, Chris-

tine Schmitt, Pat Steffes, and CindyWendroth.

The mentors met recently withtwelve new teachers for next year.The mentors are working on somechanges to have time with the teach-ers in the second year of the pro-gram and the new group of teach-ers for 2015-16.Summer school

Principal Quinn Rasmussen re-ported that summer school hasstarted. There are fifty studentsparticipating from grades 1-6. InAugust, ten kindergarteners willattend summer school.Spring athletics

Activities coordinator TimMcAthie submitted a report onspring athletic activities. 182 ofthe 495 students in grades 7-12,or 36% of the students, partici-pated in a spring sport.

These are the spring sports withthe numbers of participants: soft-ball 42, boys track and field 42,girls track and field 21, boys golf22, girls golf 6, and baseball 49.Health and safety

The school board approved aHealth and Safety budget of$16,200 for 2015-16. The boardapproved a service agreement fora management consultant forHealth and Safety from SoutheastMinnesota Service Cooperative fora fee of $1,361.75.

By Alicia Hunt-WelchMAZEPPA Certified Public

Accountant Tom Cummings pre-sented the audit of city finances tothe Mazeppa City Council on June10. Cummings told the council,Your budgeting process worksreally wellits unusual when youare over budget. For the mostpart the audit showed the city isstable financially, with the excep-tion of the liquor store. FollowingCummingss review of the 2014

audit, a motion to approve it byScott Parker, seconded by TomMarsh, carried 5-0. A brief sum-mary of the audit is listed below.A complete copy of the audit isavailable for review at city hall.

Revenue in 2014 totaled$1,315,551 for the city. Of thatamount, $632,008 came fromcharges for service; $375,925 wasthe result of property/other taxes;$194,213 was from governmentaid; $99,706 came from contribu-tions and/or grants; and $13,699was from interest earned. The gen-eral fund had a balance of $562,158at the end of 2014.

Expenses breakdown: categorycost and (% of total expenses)

Public Works: $273,414(37.65%)

Governmental: $196,086 (27%)Public safety: $137,879

(18.99%)Interest and fiscal charges:

$60,240 (8.30%)Cultural and recreation: $58,562

(8.06%)Economic development: $0The citys outstanding debt for

general obligation bonds (financ-ing improvement projects andpublic facilities) totaled $1,735,000at the end of the year. In 2015, onebond was refunded for $885,000so at this time the city has onebond outstanding, with a payoffdate of 2025 with a current bal-ance of $850,000.

Cummings said the debt servicesfunds are working adequately.Water and sewer funds have sig-nificant reserves. These business-

types accounts have revenues gen-erated from fees paid for services.Sewer revenues totaled $138,034with $143,346 in expenses. At theend of the year the sewer fundbalance was $626,068. Water rev-enues totaled $79,600 with $65,696in expenses. The water fund had a$266,628 balance at the end of2014.

Again this year, Cummings rec-ommended changes to liquor storeaccounting procedures. Cummingssaid, As an auditor, the liquorstore is the only thing that causesme concerns. The liquor storemanager frequently uses cash trans-actions; in high volumes this cancreate bookkeeping confusion andissues. For 2014 the liquor storedid not show a profit. Liquor storeexpenses totaled $352,627 withincome totaling $344,622.Cummings said, thats the onlydark spot in the city finances.

However, pinpointing the ex-act reason for the eight thousanddollar loss will be difficult. Lastyear it was discovered an employeewas stealing. Although the per-son was fired, City AdministratorDuane Hofschulte said there is noway to know how much of theloss was due to that problem.

Councilors Marsh, Parker, MikeHammes, Derald Mitchell andMayor John Betcher agreed thatCummingss recommendations foraccounting practices for the liquorstore need to be put into effect. Ameeting will be scheduled withthe auditor and the city staff tomake changes.

Mazeppa financial audit approvedwith recommendation for liquor store

First year of mentorprogram for newteachers completed

ZUMBROTA POLICE REPORTJune 8

4:57 a.m. A driver was given averbal warning for speeding.

9:51 a.m. City hall received a call ofa suspicious vehicle at Christ LutheranChurch. A person was parked with thevehicle running. An officer checked thearea and did not locate an occupiedvehicle. The officer did a double-checkand found a vehicle running with a fe-male sleeping. She stated she was tak-ing a nap while her siblings were atdrivers ed.

11:12 a.m. Anoka County dispatchask for an officer to respond to Zum-brota Ford. Fridley police received infor-mation that a stolen license plate wasbeing displayed on a vehicle. If the ve-hicle was located, they should pull thestolen plate.

3:57 p.m. A tobacco compliancewas checked and failed at 188 MainStreet South.

3:57 p.m. A tobacco compliancewas checked and failed at 1390 MainStreet South

3:57 p.m. A tobacco compliancewas checked and failed at 223 MainStreet South.

3:58 p.m. A tobacco compliancewas checked and passed at 201 18thStreet East.

3:58 p.m. A tobacco compliancewas checked and passed at 100 Jeffer-son Drive East.

3:58 p.m. A tobacco compliancewas checked and passed at 448 MainStreet South.June 9

12 a.m. A complaint of barkingdogs in the area of the pool was made.The dogs were located. They were in-side a residence with the window open.

7:38 a.m. An officer responded to abusiness alarm.

11:52 a.m. Fingerprints were col-lected.June 10

12:33 a.m. A female reported get-ting into a vehicle accident with a malewho then chased her down the road.Wabasha County called stating that themales mother called them saying thefemale got angry when she couldnt seeher ex and ran into the van with hertruck.

12:13 a.m. Two labs were runningin the road. They were taken to the vetclinic.

3:33 p.m. A person was bit by a dogjust outside of Zumbrota on the PioneerTrail.

9:42 p.m. An officer responded to abusiness alarm.

9:59 p.m. A driver was warned forhaving a left brake light out.

10:04 p.m. A driver was warned forhaving the right brake light and turnsignal out.June 11

6:18 a.m. a driver was warned forspeeding and failing to signal for a turn.

7:44 a.m. A female had taken twonitro and was feeling dizzy. She wastransported by ambulance.

11:40 a.m. An officer assisted witha funeral escort.June 12

5:51 a.m. An officer responded to abusiness alarm.

6:56 a.m. A female and a malewere having a verbal argument.

10:33 a.m. A report was made of adog in the area that had been barkingsince 6 a.m.

4:14 p.m. A complaint was receivedfrom city hall that a truck parked atBergs was left parked on the sidewalk.

4:28 p.m. A driver was warned forspeeding.

6:06 p.m. An officer assisted theState Patrol with a traffic stop and war-rant arrest.June 13

12:11 a.m. An officer observed adriver pulling off to the side of the exitramp onto Highway 52 and then turningoff all lights. The driver claimed to befeeling very tired and wanted to pull offthe road before driving further. The driverwas advised to move off the ramp.

12:22 a.m. A driver was cited forspeeding.

1:03 a.m. A driver was given averbal warning for no rear plate light.

2:04 a.m. A driver was given averbal warning for speeding.

2:21 a.m. A driver was given averbal warning for no drivers side taillight.

7:18 p.m. A driver was given averbal warning for having an ATV withincity limits.

7:30 p.m. A female reported herson was out of control and breakingthings in the house.

8:15 p.m. A driver was given averbal warning for speeding.

10:01 p.m. A male reported thathis wife was having severe abdominalpain.

11:25 p.m. A driver was given averbal warning for speeding.

11:31 p.m. A driver was given averbal warning for no drivers side brakelight or turn signal.June 14

12:26 a.m. A driver was given a

verbal warning for no rear plate lights.12:40 a.m. A driver was given a

verbal warning for having the driversside headlight out.

12:50 a.m. A driver was given averbal warning for having the high headlight beams on.

12:57 a.m. A driver was given averbal warning for having the driversside rear light obscured with tape, norear plate lights and no drivers license.

8:53 a.m. A vehicle had crashedinto a ditch and the air bag was de-ployed. There was no one around.

3 p.m. An officer unlocked a ve-hicle.

5:57 p.m. A female reported find-ing a dog hiding in her garage. It ap-peared it was undernourished and pos-sibly abused. It was brought to the vetclinic.June 15

4:54 a.m. A driver was cited forspeeding.

9:36 a.m. A female was havingproblems with her Lifeline.

1:32 p.m. a driver was warned forspeeding.

1:42 p.m. A stalled semi was block-ing a ramp.

3:02 p.m. A female reported that adog jumped into her car at the pool.

3:27 p.m. A female reported thatsomeone had entered her home andtook a carved elephant tusk.

5:09 p.m. A vehicle blew a tire andwas now stuck in the mud. Bergs Tow-ing was called.

8:10 p.m. An officer assisted adeputy with a traffic stop.

9:55 a.m. Two males were involvedin a verbal altercation.

Reader ofthe WeekZUMBROTA This weeks Readerof the Week at Zumbrota PublicLibrary is Morgann Tarras, age 11.Her parents are Tim and MicheleTarras of Bellechester.

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Jeff Eppen participated in the1995 Minnesota Junior HalterClassic at Rochester, June 23-24.Showing in the all-breed cattleshow was Carl Bollum.

40 Years AgoJune 26, 1975

Wayne Lexvold, Brian Watson,and Brian Lohman have earnedthe right to advance to the U.S.World Team wrestling tryouts.

50 Years AgoJuly 1, 1965

Mr. and Mrs. Naurice Husbynand Barbara were Sunday after-noon and supper guests at the GaryHolst home in Chatfield. ***Mr.and Mrs. Paul Keifer andSteven of Hastings were Sundaydinner guests at the Walter Rusch

home. *** On Friday afternoon,Mrs. Walter Rusch entertained fiveladies at a belated birthday cof-fee.

60 Years AgoJune 23, 1955

Mr. and Mrs. Orran Bremer vis-ited at the home of Mr. and Mrs.Bernie Mann at Hager City, Wis-consin, Sunday evening. *** Aweek ago Monday, Mr. and Mrs.J.J. Buchholtz visited W.H.Hennings and Mrs. J.L. Campbellat St. Johns Hospital. *** MissElizabeth OReilly from Roches-ter spent the weekend at home.*** Mrs. Charles Wood and Kathyof Minneapolis called on the OrranBremers Sunday afternoon.

70 Years AgoJune 28, 1945

Ray Hutcheson is recuperatingafter being attacked by a bull onthe home farm last Friday. He wasknocked unconscious and suffereda severe cut along one leg and hip.*** Esther Kyllo and Mr. and Mrs.J.R. Mickley spent Thursday af-ternoon in Red Wing. *** Mr. andMrs. C.W. Goodsell, Mrs. JohnAngus and Bonnie, and Mrs.Clarence Lunde and Bettie spentlast Friday afternoon in Roches-ter.

GOODHUE

GOODHUE 1975 Jon Roschen,son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Roschen,has been selected to representGoodhue at the 1975 MinnesotaTeen Program held in Morris, August7-9. 165 youths were chosen toparticipate on the basis of schooland community achievemen