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FUN ON HALLOWEEN STAFF PHOTO BY HOWARD LESTRUD

This cute little scarecrow picked up some Halloween treats at the Blooming Prairie Servicemen's Club on Sunday. She is Ophelia Bohnen Fischer, 2, of Owatonna. For more Halloween photos, see Pages A7 and A11.

Vets Memorial site nearing reality BY RICK BUSSLER PUBLISHER

For veteran Mike Pierce, persistence and determination are paying off in his quest to honor others like himself. For the past six years, Pierce has heard it over and over again: “Where are you going to plant it?” That big question has to do with the Owaton-

na Veterans Memorial. Pierce has been consumed over the years trying to figure it out. And he now is “99% certain” he has the answer. Along with his fellow members of the Moonlighter’s Exchange Club of Owatonna, Pierce has located a spot just south of the Steele County History Center and east of the picnic shelter along 18th Street. However,

there are a couple of formalities left before the site is secured and the memorial can be built. The proposed site involves three entities: Steele County, the City of Owatonna and the Steele County Fair. The county owns the property; the city has a lease on it for the ball diamonds; and the fair board utilizes the space for one week each year

during the fair. All three groups must sign off on the plan before the memorial can be constructed. “We need to get all our i’s dotted and t’s crossed,” said Pierce, who is on the Exchange Club’s memorial committee. “We are fairly confident we will be able to start by next spring.” This is the fourth site the group has looked at

in the past few years. Pierce likes the site along 18th Street near Austin Road because of the traffic flow. To help build momentum, the Owatonna

VFW will be presenting a $25,000 check to the Exchange Club Monday night. “This will be our biggest donation so far,” Pierce said. See VETS on A12 ►

OWATONNA VETERANS MEMORIAL To learn more or to donate: www.owatonnaveteransmemorial.org

Married to the military: BP vets share story BY KAY FATE STAFF WRITER

Rob White was just a young soldier when he answered a call as old as time: Prepare for battle. The Fayetteville, N.C., native hadn’t been in the U.S. Army a year when President George H.W. Bush decided to depose the infamous general and dictator Manuel Noriega, de facto leader of Panama. White was part of Operation Just Cause, the December 1989 invasion to counter Noriega’s declaration of war on the U.S. and protect American citizens – as well as the trade-vital Panama Canal. Com-

batting human rights violations and drug trafficking also played a role in the invasion. White was a 20-yearold infantry medic. “I wanted to be by the boys doing the hard work and make sure they were OK,” he said. White spent the next nine years at bases in California, Texas, Italy and at Fort Stewart, Ga., where the next phase of his life began. In November of 1998, that’s where he met a soldier named Margo Meyerhofer, who had graduated from Blooming Prairie High School just months before. She was at the beginning of her military career; White was

preparing for the end of his. They had something else in common, too: “I wanted to be a combat medic because that was the closest to the front line that a female could be at that time,” said Margo White. The couple married in July 1999, and Rob spent the next 10 years as an X-ray technician, following her to different bases – and waiting for her to return from a 15-month deployment to Iraq. “He was at a transition in his life,” Margo White said. “He understood the military. He understood what would be expected of me.” But in 1999, the Army needed nurses, not com-

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Margo White points to a photo of her aunt that hangs on their wall of generations of family members who served in the military. A picture of Rob and Margo White in their uniforms is at left. bat medics, so White got her nursing degree at North Carolina Agriculture and Technology State University, using

the Army’s Green to Gold program, earning her commission as an officer. She had been a

mother/baby nurse for about six months when the U.S. was attacked on Sept. 11, 2001. See MARRIED on A3 ►

Top health official finds new job BY RICK BUSSLER PUBLISHER

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The area’s top public health official who has been on the forefront of guiding residents through the worst pandemic in a century is leaving her post next week. Amy Caron, who has been the public health director for Steele and

Dodge counties since June 2015, resigned her position effective Nov. 10. She has accepted a position with Planned Parenthood of North Central States based out of Minneapolis. “It was a really tough decision to make… I was torn,” said Caron. “This just kind of came up, and I decided I needed a little

different direction.” During Caron’s tenure in the top health role, she became the public face to the COVID-19 crisis for both Steele and Dodge counties. She routinely provided COVID updates for local news media since the pandemic began in March 2020. She also worked beSee HEALTH on A16 ►

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A vet who gets things done

OUR VIEW

Time to make DST permanent No doubt about it – fall is in the air. The crisp temperatures are a sure reminder that the end of Daylight Saving Time (DST) is right around the corner. In fact, it officially ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 7. So don’t forget to turn your clocks back on Saturday night. If only this were the last time we had to play this silly clock game. Right now, every state except Hawaii and Arizona currently observes daylight saving time. But each year, more and more states are supporting calls to make daylight saving time year-round. They want to end the “fall back” and “spring ahead” clock game altogether. Over the last five years, at least 19 states – including Minnesota – have introduced legislation to abolish the end of DST. Five states – Alabama, Georgia, Minnesota, Mississippi and Montana, have passed DST legislation. That’s right – we’re just waiting for Congress to act. Minnesota lawmakers have passed the legislation needed to get federal approval to stop the clock game. Thank goodness. Right now, every state except for Arizona and Hawaii must observe DST between March and November, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. But thanks to state lawmakers, Minnesota may get a reprieve from the archaic practice of switching to and from DST very soon. And why shouldn’t we? We’ve all heard the stories that DST was created to help the farmers and to save energy. Neither is true. There are simply no documented benefits for the semiannual time change. There is, however, mounting evidence that the switch to and from DST adversely affects our health – at least temporarily. It seems the clock game messes with people’s sleep patterns, which in turn messes with our health. Yes, it’s time to end the clock game. But don’t forget to set your clocks back on Saturday. If you do, you’ll be late for church.

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Hot Pursuit RICK BUSSLER

He may use a wheelchair because of the loss of a leg, but don’t ever underestimate the speed at which Mike Pierce gets things done, especially for area veterans like himself. Pierce served his country in Vietnam for nearly two years (196667) after being drafted at age 21. He mainly worked in transportation while serving in the U.S. Army. During that time, he was shot at but never returned fire. “I was in the right place at the right time,” he said matter of fact. After he got out of the military in 1967, Pierce joined the VFW in his native Iowa. He moved to the Owatonna area in 1974. Shortly after that, he became immersed in veteran activities. Pierce is a past commander of the Owatonna VFW, where he also has served as

a trustee and cook. He can usually be found at the VFW Club by 6 a.m. every day. He’s also served as district commander of the VFW and has made five trips out to Washington, D.C. for veteran activities. He is currently a member of the Moonlighter’s Exchange Club of Owatonna, where he is heading up the campaign to bring a Veterans Memorial to Owatonna. While he survived gunfire in Vietnam, Pierce hasn’t been as lucky physically. Three years ago, he was diagnosed with health issues caused by Agent Orange, a powerful herbicide and defoliant chemical used by the U.S. military forces during the Vietnam War to eliminate forest cover and crops for North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops. The U.S. program, codenamed Operation Ranch Hand, sprayed more than 20 million gallons of various herbicides over Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos from 1961 to 1971.

Agent Orange, which contained the deadly chemical dioxin, was the most commonly used herbicide. It was later proven to cause serious health issues, including cancer, congenital disorders, rashes and severe psychological and neurological problems. Pierce said he remembers Agent Orange being sprayed to kill the grass so the enemy couldn’t hide in it. At the time, he had no worries about Agent Orange. “You’re over there to do a job and that’s what you did,” he said. Pierce lost his right leg in 2011. He’s also faced many heart issues in recent years. Part of Pierce’s satisfaction in giving back to other veterans was serving on the Honor Guard. But when he lost his leg, he was forced to give that up. However, the memories linger. He said the Owatonna Honor Guard had become known as the best in the state. While performing a funeral at Fort Snelling one year, staff members were so impressed with the Owatonna Honor Guard

that Pierce said: “They told us if we could get you up here all the time, we would.” Pierce said that’s the highest compliment they could have ever received. Pierce is excited to be heading up the Owatonna Veterans Memorial. He’s heard it time after time from many people. “Why does every little town around Owatonna have a memorial and Owatonna doesn’t?” He has been working tirelessly over the past six years to bring a memorial to Owatonna. It’s expected to be constructed next year. And Pierce is doing it for one and only one reason. “To honor the veterans. To me, that’s what it’s all about,” he said. We all owe a debt of gratitude to veterans like Pierce, especially over the next week as we mark Veterans Day. Who knows where we would be without their sacrifices and service. Let’s thank our lucky stars for Pierce and other veterans who have gone in hot pursuit of making sacrifices so we can enjoy our freedom.

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GUEST COLUMN

Building a foundation for the future BY TIM PENNY For me, autumn always signals a natural time to slow down and contemplate the past year as we bundle up and move indoors. At Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), we use this time each year to reflect on the partnerships that have resulted in a brighter future for southern Minnesota. We do this by celebrating a handful of these partnerships in our annual Impact Report. In the first story, Beth Fynbo shares her entrepreneurial journey as the founder and CEO of Busy Baby in Oronoco. When she became a parent, she had an idea for a placemat that suctions to surfaces and allows caregivers to connect babies’ toys to a tether system so they can no longer be dropped and

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thrown. As she turned this idea into a successful business, SMIF supported her through three loans. She has also participated in SMIF’s CEO Peer Network to connect with other entrepreneurs who helped her pivot during the pandemic. Since she first reached out to SMIF three years ago, Beth has grown to a seven-figure business and even made an appearance on ABC’s Shark Tank. Another entrepreneur, Angel Uribe, shares her story about starting Stages of Change Center, a business which empowers individuals to rethink their relationship with alcohol or drugs. Her business, based in Eagle Lake, began in 2011 with no financing or support. In 2016, she joined SMIF’s Prosperity Initiative program which pro-

vides business coaching to entrepreneurs who identify as Black, Indigenous or People of Color (BIPOC). This program helped her to develop business competencies and strategies that are still helping her navigate her business with greater confidence today. During the pandemic, she has remained engaged with SMIF through a Prosperity Initiative Peer Network and by participating in business trainings. Angel is currently a SMIF Board of Trustee member. In the Early Childhood space, we spoke with Jenny Carrier who is the community education director at Kasson-Mantorville Public Schools. As one of SMIF’s 25 Early Childhood Initiatives, which are collaboratives that address important needs for children and families

in their communities, they have a long history with SMIF. One month prior to the first shut down brought on by the pandemic, they received a Child Care Expansion Grant from SMIF, which filled a critical need of providing onsite child care for ages six to 12 years. During the past year they received two more SMIF grants to support improvements in their building and expansions in their programming, resulting in 12 new jobs. Finally, the leaders of one of SMIF’s 30 Community Foundations shared their story. Mick McGuire, president of Montgomery Community Foundation (MCF) wanted to start a Community Foundation for people to give back to their hometown. Since beginning in 2018, they have supported many local projects, including the restoration of a mu-

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ral and an historic log cabin. Liz Krocak, vice president of MCF, shares about their COVID-19 response efforts, which included grants to the food shelf and to the Montgomery Economic Development Authority. SMIF provided matching grants for these efforts, in addition to a Small Town Grant which they used to distribute “Monty Bucks” to people in need to spend at local businesses. The voices that are highlighted in this year’s impact report capture the ongoing growth, community togetherness and innovative spirit of our region that is always there, regardless of what is happening in the world. While SMIF played a significant role in helping individuals and communities throughout the pandemic, one detail that shines through each of these

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stories is that SMIF was there for these folks long before it began, building a foundation of support and trust over many years. I invite you to read the stories from our 2021 Impact Report by visiting smifoundation. org/impactreport. It is through partnerships like the ones highlighted in this report that we can make an impact on southern Minnesota’s future. As always, I welcome your comments and questions. You can reach me at timp@ smifoundation.org or 507-455-3215. Tim Penny is the president & CEO of Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation. He represented Minnesota’s First Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1982 – 1994.

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Local COVID-19 death toll up by 8 in past month BY RICK BUSSLER PUBLISHER

Over the past month eight more people in Steele and Dodge counties have died from COVID-19. On Monday, Public Health Director Amy Caron reported that four people have died in Steele County in addition to another four in Dodge County since Oct. 1. Included in that total is the area’s youngest victim to date–a 30-year-old woman from Steele County. “There were no underlining conditions,” Caron said of the COVID death involving

the 30-year-old. She was not certain if the woman had been vaccinated. The other victims in Steele County were in their 60s and 90s, according to Caron. The oldest victim had been in a long-term care facility, she said. In Dodge County, two of the victims were in their 60s, one in their 70s and the other in their 80s, Caron said, adding one of the victims had been in long-term care. Along with the recent deaths, there has also been a surge in COVID cases in both counties. Currently, Steele County has 6,086

cases, up from 5,472 in early October and Dodge County reports 2,864 cases, up from 2,589. Steele is averaging 20 new cases per day while Dodge sees 8-10 new cases every day, Caron said. The bulk of the new cases, Caron said, are involving 20 to 50 year olds. With COVID still hanging on, Caron isn’t backing down on her plea for people to get vaccinated. “It’s still best to go get that vaccine,” she said. The vaccine rates for both counties have actually dipped from what had been previ-

ously reported because the most recent numbers reflect all ages for the first time. In Steele County, the vaccine rate is 56.9% while Dodge is 57.4%, Caron said. Caron said even if someone who is vaccinated has a breakthrough COVID case, the chances are “less likely to die or end up in the hospital.” She said Public Health continues to urge people to get vaccinated. “There is not a good argument to not get vaccinated,” Caron said. “To me the science doesn’t lie. I’m not going to back down on this… the science is there (to

be vaccinated).” Caron is hopeful that they will get the go ahead from the federal government this week to begin vaccinating 5-11 year olds by as early as next week. She is keeping in close contact with area school leaders, who she said are “very excited to have this come out and hope families will consider getting their kids vaccinated.”

Beginning this week, Steele County is moving its vaccination clinics back out to the Public Works Building until further notice. In recent months, it had been done at the parking lot of Public Health, but Caron said their capacity has been filled over the past week. Public Health is currently offering flu and COVID shots as well as boosters every Wednesday.

COVID-19 VACCINE WATCH Steele: Dodge:

Percent of All Residents 56.9% 57.4%

Source: Steele County Public Health

‘Oliver!’ hits the stage at BP high school BY KAY FATE STAFF WRITER

For a small school, Blooming Prairie High School has big visions – especially when it comes to musical productions. There has been very little repetition in more than 50 years of annual shows, beginning with “Carousel” in 1969. This year’s cast of student actors will present “Oliver!”, which was last performed in 1986. It is the musical drama adaptation of the book “Oliver Twist” by Charles Dickens. It follows the story of Oliver, a young orphan who is sold to an undertaker, then runs away and falls in with a group of young pickpockets. The boys are led by the Artful Dodger – known for his means of escape – and take orders from the criminal Fagin. When Oliver tries to steal from wealthy Mr. Brownlow, the man takes pity on him and offers him a home. Fagin’s hired muscle, Bill Sikes, hatches a plan to kidnap Oliver to keep him from talking to the authorities about the gang. Sophomore Kolby Vigeland plays Sikes, whom he calls “the most feared thief in town.” This is the second musical in which Vige-

IF YOU GO What: “Oliver!” When: Thursday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 13, 6 p.m. dinner theater, 7 p.m. musical; Sunday, Nov. 14, 1 p.m. Where: Blooming Prairie High School Tickets: $10 for adults, $5 for students; $25 for dinner theater (Saturday only)

land has had a role: “it’s a lot of fun, and more people should do it,” he said. Senior Bradley Simon plays Fagin in this, his fourth musical. His favorite song is “Who Will Buy,” with its layered parts. “There are a lot of songs this year,” Simon said, “so it has been a little more difficult.” Another challenge: “Learning to speak with an accent,” he said. Still, he said, “all of the kids that do the musical are very dedicated individuals, and the play takes a lot of commitment.” His star urchin, the Artful Dodger, is played by Simon’s real-life brother, Mason, a sophomore. Mason Simon has a favorite line that’s “fun to say with an accent” and described his character as “witty, quick on his feet.” Ethan Brandt, a junior, is Oliver.

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The cast of “Oliver!” practices one of its many songs during musical practice over MEA. Working on their choreography for “Consider Yourself” are, from left: Madison Thurneau, Ethan Brandt, Mason Simon, Jaylee Schlichter (partially hidden), Rachel Winzenburg, Isabelle Sunde, Will Sunde, Jonathon Grant, Elijah Skillestad, Kolby Vigeland and Adam Walsh. This is his fifth musical, and he said it’s “a great way to make friends, and also a great way to de-stress.” For Tamzen Johnson, who has directed the musicals since 2004, leading students in school plays is much different from community theater. “We have to teach them everything,” she said, including stage terminology. “They just need more direction.” But that comes with limits, said Johnson, whose directing style is “somewhere between a screamer and a (regimented) list-maker. I want them to enjoy

themselves, to have fun, but they can only go so far with it. I speak real frankly about respect.” It’s a theory that works, according to the students. “It’s a really fun experience,” said Olivia Anderson, who plays the role of Widow Corney. “It’s awesome getting to know the other kids and developing our acting skills together.” Melanie Winzenburg, a senior who is also in her fifth musical, plays Sikes’s girlfriend, Nancy. She said the musical “takes a lot of time and work, but it is a super-fun experience,

with a great cast and great directors, as well.” Winzenburg plans to continue in theater and choir after high school. David Kartes, also a senior, is making his acting debut in “Oliver!” “It takes practice,” he said, “but it’s a lot of fun. If you have friends in it, it’s even better.” With about three weeks left before their first performance, the rate of line memorization ran anywhere from “definitely need some work” to “I know most of them.” There was one thing every student men-

tioned, though, about community support: “Come watch us perform;” “come watch our musical;” “attend the play;” “come to the shows and enjoy” were repeated over and over. “Kids have changed, but they’re the same,” Johnson said. “They want to know they have value, they matter, and they’re just as important as a winning football team, as a spelling bee winner. “The kids that are in this play are some of the top-notch kids in the school,” she said. “I believe they’ll be the leaders of our future.”

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“I went from that to an intermediate care ward in a theater internment facility,” White said. She volunteered for a 12-month deployment with the 31st Combat Support Hospital to Camp Bucca in southeast Iraq. Once there, she learned it would be a 15-month stint. “My attitude was pretty positive, but it was exhausting,” White said of the 12-hour shifts, handled by just a half-dozen nurses. “We were taking care of the bad guys, who were trying to kill us, but I volunteered, so….” The facility’s primary mission was to care for Iraqi detainees, in addition to any American troops injured in the area. White said she also treated Iraqi civilians who arrived at the camp, often with traumatic injuries. After caring for a young woman who had

suffered burns over much of her body, White said the woman’s mother requested White be the person to escort the body out of the hospital to be returned to the family for burial. “These are supposed to be our enemies,” she said, tears coming to her eyes, “but she was just a mother.” Still, White said, “We were spoiled. We got care packages. We got to call home pretty regularly….” Her husband stopped her. “You weren’t spoiled, Honey. You weren’t,” Rob White said. “Did I still have to carry a full load of combat gear? Yeah,” Margo White said, “but I felt spoiled.” She spent most of 2007-08 at Camp Bucca, returning to Fort Bragg, N.C., then moving to Fort Carson, Colo., for three years, working with the Warrior Transition Unit, caring for wounded

World............247,000,000 Deaths .............5,000,000 Recovered.... 223,185,000 U.S. ................ 45,900,000 Deaths ................ 746,000 Recovered......32,500,000

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A corner shelf holds military and nursing memorabilia in the dining room of Rob and Margo White’s home. Rob White was an infantry medic; Margo White served as a nurse in a combat supply hospital in Iraq. veterans who will eventually return to civilian life or back to an Army unit. She was in the Army Reserves until 2015. Rob left his home state behind when the family moved to Blooming Prairie in 2017. Their daughter Emmaleigh is 12 and son Ian is 11. Rob’s son, Zach, who spent six years in the Air Force, is 28 and

living in Washington. “We’re definitely not scared of change,” Rob White said. The military life taught them many life lessons, they said. “Our decision to be gone, our choices to go where we went, make us less narrow-minded,” Margo White said. “Having the experiences that Rob and I have, we’re able to read

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Rob and Margo White served in the U.S. Army for 10 years, not including time in the Reserves. They met at Fort Stewart, Ga., in 1998 and have been married since 1999. Rob White was an infantry medic during Operation Just Cause; Margo White spent 15 months at Camp Bucca in Iraq. people pretty well. The military gives you a hands-on education that you can’t get by reading a book.” Rob calls it a “real world fraternity,” using the support system of talking with other veterans, including those in Blooming Prairie and Steele County.

COVID-19 UPDATE MN .....................788,000 Deaths .................... 8,793 Recovered...........480,000

Steele................ 6,086 Deaths ................... 25 Recovered..................

Dodge ............... 2,864 Deaths ................... 10 Recovered..................

Margo White participates in the honor guard at football games and, when possible, at funerals. “My biggest take is this,” Rob White said. “I’ve been to a lot of different places, and I’ve seen what freedom is not. We have freedom.”

Freeborn ................. 4,973 Deaths .........................42 Recovered........................ Mower.................... 6,612 Deaths .........................42 Recovered........................ AS OF NOV. 1, 2021

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Trespassing: On Oct. 23, Owatonna Police responded to a subject trespassing in the 200 block of 26th St. NE at 12:08 p.m.

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Man accused of threatening deputies with guns BY KAY FATE STAFF WRITER

An Owatonna man will make his initial appearance Thursday in Steele County District Court, where he’s been charged with one count each of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, a felony, and misdemeanor domestic assault. David William Arndt, 58, is accused of throwing a woman onto a bed during an argument, then arming himself with a shotgun and an AR-15 rifle when the woman called police. According to the criminal complaint, when

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The following cases were heard in Steele County District Court the week of Oct. 18 with Judge Karen R. Duncan presiding: Corey J. Gilbertson, 21, St. Cloud, previously appeared and was convicted of felony mail theft. He was sentenced to $150 and 19 months in St. Cloud State Prison. Benjamin J. Hunt, 31, Bayport, previously appeared and was convicted of felony possession of marijuana and misdemeanor motor vehicle theft. He was sentenced to $125 and 21 months in St. Cloud State Prison. Randy S. Mensing, 58, Owatonna, previously appeared and was convicted of felony check forgery. Mensing was sentenced to $3,836.09, 65 days in county jail, no alcohol or controlled substance use, do not enter liquor establishments, psychological evaluation, cognitive skill training, obtain permission to leave the state, no possession of firearms and 3 years of supervised probation. Alex J. Seha, 23, Owatonna, previously appeared and was convicted of felony criminal sexual conduct – victim with mental impair/helpless. He was sentenced to $131, 30 days in county jail, no alcohol or controlled substance use, do not enter liquor establishments, predatory offender registration, attend sex offender program, no possession of pornography, submit to polygraph exams as directed, no access to Internet without approval, no possession of firearms, obtain and maintain employment and 5 years of supervised probation. The following misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors were heard in Steele County District Court the week of Oct. 18 – 24:

BLOOMING PRAIRIE POLICE DEPARTMENT Bryant J. Gengler, 29, Blooming Prairie, domestic

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deputies arrived at the house, Arndt approached them, carrying the long guns. As he walked around, Arndt said, David Arndt “let’s play, (expletive),” and “we’ll have some fun,” and indicated to a deputy that he was willing to shoot at law enforcement, the report said. Arndt refused to put the guns down, but walked behind a shed, then returned with his jacket pockets “severely sagging,” court documents said, but with assault, $375, maintain employment, no alcohol or controlled substance use, do not enter liquor establishments, obtain permission to leave the state, no possession of firearms, domestic abuse evaluation, 15 hours of community service and 1 year of supervised probation; Danielle R. Hale, 23, Rochester, speeding and suspended license, $325; Rodney L. Nordeng, 58, Charles City, IA, DWI, $375, chemical dependency evaluation, MADD impact panel and 1 year of unsupervised probation; Paige L. Schultenover, 21, Blooming Prairie, speeding, $215.

MN DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES Joshua M. Jeno, 34, Owatonna, take migratory bird in closed season, $175.

MN STATE PATROL ROCHESTER Sandra B. Beltran Barahona, 31, Brooklyn Center, speeding, $115; Elizar C. Bulac, 44, Maplewood, speeding, $135; Ricardo Chavez, 26, Richfield, speeding, $275; Rachel E. Coburn, 22, Elkhart, IA, speeding, $115; Sonja A. Daniel, 30, Fayetteville, AR, speeding, $135; Deborah K. Dove, 59, New Ulm, speeding, $135; Debra R. Edwards, 51, Red Wing, revoked license and no license, $375; Marlon T. Graham, 44, Windsor Heights, IA, revoked license, $275; Christian U. Gutierrez Garias, 19, Yakima, WA, no license, $175; Uacendrick S. Hollins, 24, St. Paul, speeding and no license, $375; Elmo Jackson, 41, Kansas City, MO, speeding, $215; Lamarion D. Jordan, 18, Waterloo, IA, seat belt, $100; Amy K. Lonczak, 45, Longmeadow, MA, speeding, $215; Mejia V. Oscar Wilfredo, 39, Franklin Park, IL, speeding, $115; Jaqueline A. Oster, 34, Lawrence, KS, speeding, $115; Meghan K. Pape, 19, Mankato, speeding, $375; Guhad M. Roble, 29, Rochester, speeding, $105; Antonio B. Ros Ros, 21, Minneapolis, no license, $175; Carli J. Sarafin, 29, St.

no guns in sight. A deputy patted down Arndt, removing seven 15-round magazines from his pockets. Another deputy reportedly found the two guns leaning against the back of the shed, both with the safety off and a round in the chamber. While talking with the deputies about his reluctance to put the guns down, Arndt allegedly said he would shoot his own kids “if need be.” He’s been released from custody in lieu of $50,000 conditional bond.

Paul, speeding, $125; Heather N. Schmidt, 24, Waseca, speeding, $135; Henry D. Schwartz, 22, Waverly, IA, speeding, $125; Tabatha S. Tomlinson, 30, Norwalk, IA, speeding, $135; Kateedra S. Weary, 41, Bogalusa, LA, speeding, seat belt and no license, $500; Savannah M. Wright, 27, Owatonna, seat belt, $100; Jada R. Xia Anzures, 19, Broomfield, CO, speeding, $125.

OWATONNA POLICE DEPARTMENT Marcellus J. Bridgemon, 18, Owatonna, invalid license, $175; Jacob C. Carlson, 28, Owatonna, revoked license and possession of marijuana and paraphernalia, $375; Nicole A. Condon, 37, Waseca, seat belt, $100; Jason D. Crone, 37, New Richland, open bottle and revoked license, $375; Daniel Cuellar, 37, Owatonna, revoked license, $275; Lauren M. Dexter, 38, New Richland, open bottle, $175; Mickayla M. Eustice, 23, Owatonna, possession of paraphernalia, $125; Christopher T. Gonzalez, 18, Medford, failure to yield and permit violation, $175; Joshua S. Grams, 33, Waseca, revoked license and no insurance, $475; Rome C. Hayes, 38, Waseca, revoked license, $275; James D. Heitmeyer, 51, Eyota, prohibited turn, $125; Robert D. Kennedy, 45, Owatonna, DWI, signals violation and white license plate violation, $475, attend MADD impact panel, substance abuse subtle screening inventory and 1 year of supervised probation; Patricia K. Kurtz, 33, Owatonna, hands free violation, $350; Todd E. Maland, 52, Faribault, failure to yield, $125; Mohamed Maruf, 22, Madison, WI; Marina J. Medina, 23, Owatonna, permit violation, $125; Michael S. Myers, 30, Owatonna, contributing to delinquency of a child, $125, no alcohol or controlled substance use, do not enter liquor establishments, cognitive skill training, obtain permission to leave the state and 2 years of supervised probation; Robert M. Osmundson, 46, Owatonna, revoked license and failure to yield, $325; Stephanie A.

Man sought a er skipping court date BY KAY FATE STAFF WRITER

An arrest warrant has been issued for a man accused of trying to sexually assault a child. Wyatt Luke Jackson, 38, failed to appear at a hearing last week in Steele County District Court; the warrant was signed that day. He’s been charged with third-degree attempted criminal sexual conduct and two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct, all felonies. Rodriguez, 26, Owatonna, assault, stay of adjudication, $75, diversion program and 1 year of supervised probation; Paulina A. Ruiz, 23, Hector, revoked license, $275; Nicole A. Schaub, 42, Owatonna, suspended license, $275; Wesley A. Schultz, 25, Waseca, suspended license, $275; Adam P. Stumpf, 24, Owatonna, revoked license, $275; William J. Wieseler, 34, Rochester, revoked license and no insurance, $475.

STEELE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Erick E. Ambriz, 22, Claremont, suspended license, $275; Eleazar Contreras, 20, Owatonna, no insurance, $275; Eric De la Torre Olais, 18, Owatonna, speeding, $115; Brooke R. Galler, 25, Elysian, speeding, $135; Francisco Garcia Pimentel, 20, Albert Lea, failure to use design, $125; Joshuaniniel Guzman Nieves, 34, Savage, speeding, $115; Brenden L. Holman, 22, Albert Lea, speeding, $115; Sherice M. Jackson, 34, Owatonna, suspended license, $275; James M. Jordan, 62, Owatonna, revoked license, $275; Rachal J. Karstens, 46, Waseca, speeding, $115; Skyler J. Klinger, 22, Blooming Prairie, speeding, $215; Daniel A. Limon, 31, Medford, harassment and violation of order for protection, $2,150, 35 days in county jail, maintain employment, no alcohol or controlled substance use, do not enter liquor establishments, cognitive skill training, obtain permission to leave the state, domestic abuse evaluation and 2 years of supervised probation; Jacob A. Nelson, 37, Owatonna, speeding, $115; Miriah R. Noles, 39, Elko New Market, speeding, $135; Shelby M. Snow, 20, Austin, speeding, $135; John H. Spence, 21, Geneva, speeding and revoked license, $335; Ryan J. Sweere, 45, Eagan, speeding, $135; Jordan S. Triplett, 44, Cahokia, IL, invalid license, $175; Nora A. Webster, 35, New Ulm, speeding, $125; Dewanda R. Weldon, 49, St. Paul, speeding, $135.

Wyatt Jackson The charges stem from an incident in October 2020 when a woman reported to police that her daughter had been sexually assaulted. The child said Jackson knew her age, and told her “not to snitch on him,” the

POLICE BLOTTER Steele County

BLOOMING PRAIRIE POLICE Oct. 23 Warrant: Officer made a warrant arrest in the 300 block of Highway Ave. S. at 6:28 p.m. Oct. 24 Assault: Police responded to an assault in the 300 block of 4th St. SE at 9:11 a.m. Oct. 26 Theft: Officer took a theft report in the 200 block of 3rd St. NW at 2:07 p.m.

OWATONNA POLICE Oct. 23 Hit and Run: At 7:57 a.m., a hit and run accident occurred at Grove Ave. N. and Rose St. E. Theft: Officers took theft reports in the 1200 block of Oak Ave. S. at 12:21 p.m. and at 26th St. NW and 4th Ave. NW at 5:41 p.m. Vandalism: Property damage was reported in the 1200 block of Smith Ave. SE at 4:38 p.m. Fight: Police responded to a fight in the 300 block of 18th St. SE at 9:01 p.m. Oct. 24 DWI: Officer made a DWI arrest at Interstate 35 and Bridge St. W. at 1:11 a.m. Warrant: Police made a warrant arrest in the 2300 block of 43rd St. NW at 9:46 a.m. Oct. 25 Child Protection: Police received a child protection report from the 300 block of Grove Ave. N. at 10:31 a.m. Warrant: Officer made a warrant arrest in the 600 block of Cedar Ave. N. at 12:41 p.m. Fraud: Officer took a report of a fraud incident in the 200 block of Willow Ave. NE at 1:02 p.m. Shoplifting: Shoplifting incidents occurred in the 1100 block of Frontage Rd. W. at 3:27 p.m., the 400 block of North St. W. at 7:42 p.m. and the 2100 block of Bridge St. W. at 7:47 p.m. Restraining Order: At 3:38 p.m., a restraining order violation occurred in the

criminal complaint said. He allegedly gave her an ecstasy pill and provided her marijuana, which made her sick. According to court documents, Jackson started forcing himself on the girl, licking her neck and face. He eventually fell asleep, but when he woke up, reportedly got on top of her and tried to remove her clothes. The document said Jackson then offered the girl money, but she didn’t take it, and she was afraid to leave. 100 block of Rose St. W. at 3:38 p.m. DWI: Officer made a DWI arrest in the 1100 block of Frontage Rd. W. at 8:43 p.m. Oct. 26 Warrant: Officer made a warrant arrest in the 200 block of Broadway St. E. at 4:02 a.m. Crash: Paramedics and officers responded to a motor vehicle accident with injuries in the 500 block of 15th St. NE at 7:45 a.m. Juvenile: Police received a juvenile complaint from the 400 block of 14th St. NE at 10:01 a.m. Restraining Order: At 11:03 a.m., a restraining order violation occurred in the 1000 block of Barney St. SW. Criminal Sexual Conduct: Police began an investigation of a criminal sexual conduct in the city at 1:39 p.m. Animal: At 5:38 p.m., an animal bite occurred in the 1800 block of Hemlock Ave. NE. Theft: Officer took a theft report in the 1100 block of Brady Blvd. NE at 8:57 p.m. Oct. 27 Restraining Order: At 7:15 a.m., a restraining order violation in the 1000 block of Barney St. SW. Oct. 28 Missing Person: Police assisted with a missing person in the city at 8:14 a.m. Fight: Police responded to a fight in the 300 block of School St. E. at 8:16 a.m. Vandalism: Property damage was reported in the 700 block of Bridge St. W. at 1:13 p.m. Warrant: Officer made a warrant arrest in the 400 block of North St. W. at 1:19 p.m. Theft: Officer took a theft report in the 1800 block of Cedar Ave. S. at 4:39 p.m. Shoplifting: At 9:20 p.m., a shoplifting incident occurred in the 500 block of State Ave. NW.

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Steele County OWATONNA POLICE Robert Charles Atkinson, 49, arrested at 1 p.m. See BLOTTER on A6 ►

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Tips and tools for family caregivers Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any resources that offer help to family caregivers? I’ve been taking care of my 86-year-old mother and could use some help. Burned-Out Brenda Dear Brenda, Caring for an aging parent or other loved one over a period of time can be very challenging both physically and mentally. Fortunately, there are a number of tips and services you can turn to that can help lighten the load. Here are several to consider. Assemble a care team: A good first step is to put together a network of people including family, friends and even neighbors that you can call on to help out when you can’t be there or need a break. Tap local services: Many communities offer a range of free or subsidized services that help seniors and caregivers by providing things like home delivered meals, transportation, senior companion services and more. Call 211 to find out what’s available in your community, or call AARP’s caregiving resource center (877-333-5885), which provides referrals to local resources. Use respite: Respite services can provide short-term care to your mom so you can take some time off. To locate services in your area, try the ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center at ARCHrespite.org. Hire in-home help: You may want to consider hiring a part-time home-care aide that can help with things like preparing meals, housekeeping or personal care. Costs can run anywhere from $12 to $30 an hour depending on where you live and the qualification of the aide. To find help through an agency, use Medicare’s search tool Medicare.

gov/care-compare. Or to find someone on your own, which is a more affordable way to go, try websites like Care.com or CareLinx. com. Use financial tools: If you’re handling your mom’s finances, you can make things easier by arranging direct deposit for her income sources and set up automatic payments for her utilities and other routine bills. Also, consider setting up your mom’s online banking service at her bank so you can pay her other bills and monitor her account anytime. If you want or need help, there are professional daily money managers (see AADMM.com to locate someone) that can do it for you. They charge between $60 and $150 per hour. Also, if your mom is lower-income use BenefitsCheckup.org, a free, confidential website that will help you locate financial assistance programs that can help pay for her medications, utilities, health care, and other needs. Get insurance help: If you have questions about what Medicare or Medicaid covers, or about longterm care, your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) provides free counseling on all these issues. Call 877-8392675 or visit ShiptaCenter.org to locate a nearby counselor. You can also get help at Medicare.gov or by calling 800-6334227, and through the Medicare Rights Center, which staffs a helpline at 800-3334114.

Tap other resources: There are a number of other organizations you can draw on for additional information like the Family Care Alliance (Caregiver.org/family-care-navigator), which provides a state-by-state listing of caregiving programs and services; Caring.com, which offers caregiving advice, senior housing information and online support groups; the Alzheimer’s Association (ALZ.org/ care), which provides information unique to the challenges of dementia caregivers; and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (www.caregiver. va.gov), which offers caregiver support services to veterans and even spouses of veterans. And, if you happen to be sharing care responsibilities with others, sites like LotsaHelpingHands.com and CaringBridge.org can help you coordinate together. Take care of yourself: Make your own health a priority. Being a caregiver is a big job that can cause emotional and physical stress and lead to illness and depression. The only way you can provide the care your mother needs is to make sure you stay healthy. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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NANCY VAILLANCOURT Next week the Blooming Prairie Branch Library will be closed on Thursday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day. Although the library will be closed, there will be opportunities for all of us to remember and show support for our military veterans. For those of us who have not served in the armed forces, we can

wonder how we can show gratitude for the brave men and women who have served. Flowers, speeches, applause, and parades are appreciated. But here are some other ways to express your thanks to veterans, as offered by Tallie Gray of the Grand County Library District in Colorado: • Correctly fly the U. S. flag. For more information on how to do that, visit http:// www.military.com • Show up to events where you can meet a veteran, ask about their military experience, and, if they are willing to share, listen, and say, “Thank you for your service.” • Help veterans sign

up for a library card, giving them access to scads of online resources, from eBooks and audiobooks to news, genealogy, crafts, classes, and databases. • Make and display signs. Make and serve meals. • Write a postcard, letter, or e-card expressing your appreciation. Call or write a VA hospital to see what is needed, wanted, or how you can help support the veterans there. • Donate to a nonprofit that supports veterans. • Check out library materials to share with a veteran–books, DVDs, magazines, and audio CDs.

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Farming with horses by Ellendale

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The Ellendale Heritage Society shared this photo of Ray Grunwald cutting oats with a team of horses in a ﬁeld near Ellendale. Grunwald was working on the Ole Thompson farm where Merle Bartness now lives.

10 Years Ago Nov. 1, 2011

RICK L. BUSSLER, PUBLISHER Blooming Prairie High School senior, Jon Kraling, came up with an event worth coming to. His idea to have antique tractors plow with antique plows the test field behind the school. Ag instructor, Bill Rinkenberger, was thrilled with the idea. “When students come up with ideas such as this one, it makes me feel really good,” Rinkenberger said. “It is fun watching him take the project by the horns and get it accomplished.” The antique plow day will be this Saturday at 10 am behind the high school. The equipment is being donated to use by local farmer, and collector, Jeff Witt. The Blooming Prairie Public Utilities is looking to the future. With focus on reliability, they have added another generator to its facility. The generator will be used as a standby power source for the community. It is expected to be used about 50 hours a year. The generators the BPPU have can power the city indefinitely.

years, was elected mayor of Blooming Prairie winning over opponent, Gunnar Balstad. Lea has resided in Blooming Prairie in the community all his life and been active in community affairs. He is well qualified for the position, having served on the council for the past four years and is well acquainted with the operation of the village. Sunday, October 31, which marked the Girl Scouts founder’s birthday, signaled the start of “Person to Person” Week, which is to acquaint people with the Girl Scouts and their activities. The Blooming Prairie girls are participating in a variety of ways. The first Girl Scout Area Association Rally will be held November 6 at the elementary school. This includes registered leaders, assistant leader, service team members, sponsors, and board members from four county area. The Girl Scouts and adults are very grateful to the community for their interest and support.

75 Years Ago Nov. 7, 1946

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20 Years Nov. 3, 2001

ELSIE SLINGER, EDITOR The Blooming Prairie Lions Club presented local member, Jerry Kokoschke, with their Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. The award is granted by Lions Club International Foundation and is the highest form of recognition of the Lions Club. Jerry is the first local member to receive this award. Jerry has been involved with the Lions as club president, various committees such as calendar, scholarship, student exchange program (his family has hosted nine foreign exchange students). The entire Blooming Lions Club congratulates him on this award. All the weeks of practice, learning lines, building sets, making costumes, rehearsing songs and dances culminate this weekend with the performance of “The Wizard of Oz.” Whether it is being onstage as one of the leads or behind the scenes keeping the flow going, the all-school musical is so popular with students because it provides fond memories of high school. Those involved say they get a lot of fun and satisfaction out of the experience. Most stated the fun part overshadows the hard work and effort.

50 Years Ago Nov. 3, 1971

VICTOR, VERNON & VRYLE KREJCI, PUBLISHERS Marvin “Mike” Lea, a member of the town council for the past four

A trophy will be given to Blooming Prairie’s Blossoms Football team as a result of their winning the district football championship. The Blossoms team is one of three state high school teams to remain undefeated, unscored upon and untied on. The other schools RE St, Cloud and Stewartville. The Blossoms have scored a total of 162 points this season with a total of 0 for their opponents. The team is coached by Amer Folven and Sylvester Fritz. Their record will be hard to overcome in the future.

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31 Years Ago Nov. 8, 1990

TOM SHEA, PUBLISHER The Owatonna Jaycees held their annual banquet and awards ceremony Monday evening. Awards were presented to Pat Lewis recipient of the fifty-sixth annual Distinguished Service Award; Barry Gillespie was named thirty-first Boss of the Year; Merton Nelson, Ellendale, was recognized as the thirty-third Outstanding Young Farmer for 1990. The Willow Creek School is now using the new Comptona Encyclepdia on computer in the Media Center. The high tech encyclopedia is one of the reasons the Owatonna Public Schools have been awarded the Minnesota Pacesetter Award for innovative and progressive contributions to the information processes.

FREELANCE WRITER WANTED The STEELE COUNTY TIMES is seeking a freelance writer & photographer to cover Blooming Prairie & Ellendale area news. Perfect opportunity for a retiree who loves to write & attend community events. If interested, please email Rick Bussler at bprick@frontier.com.

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PUBLIC SAFETY substance use, do not enter liquor establishments, chemical dependency evaluation, 60 hours of community service and 5 years of supervised probation. The following misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors were heard in Dodge County District Court the week of Oct. 10 – 17:

◄ BLOTTER from A4 Oct. 25, assault and obstruction with force, held for court. Nicole Georgina Weller, 28, arrested at 4:20 a.m., Oct. 26, warrant arrest, body only. Matthew David Novak, 40, arrested at 12:40 a.m. Oct. 29, warrant arrest, $3,000 bail.

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MN STATE PATROL Minnearithy Sar, 46, arrested at 4 p.m. Oct. 25, warrant arrest, body only. Amber Rain Caron, 22, arrested at 1:18 p.m. Oct. 26, probation violation warrant arrest, body only.

Christopher M. Ausrud, 48, Stewartville, speeding, $120; Kevin P. Birner, 37, West Chicago, IL, speeding, $220; Dustin C. Chomjak, 30, Dodge Center, hands free violation, stay of adjudication, $130 and 6 months of unsupervised monitoring without conviction; Cheryl L. Coughlin, 62, Blooming Prairie, speeding, $140; Randall R. Erdman, 68, Albert Lea, speeding, $280; Jaime C. Garcia, 51, Kasson, speeding, $140; Cole S. Krauth, 27, Kasson, speeding, $130; Jorge L. Mariel Dominguez, 26, Waseca, revoked license, $280; Michael D. Myers, 32, Hooper, NE, disorderly conduct, $130; Jesse B. Pike III, 48, Owatonna, speeding, $220; Shawna R. Poore, 32, Council Bluffs, IA, disorderly conduct, $130; Michael A. Schultz, 42, Hampton, DWI, $605, chemical dependency evaluation, no alcohol or controlled substance use and 2 years of supervised probation; Sheri R. SeipelMindermann, 52, Kasson, speeding, $140; Dakota J. Swanson, 22, Dodge Center, speeding, $280.

STEELE COUNTY SHERIFF Katrina Fay Wise, 21, arrested at 8:30 p.m. Oct. 26, warrant arrest, body only. Shelly Ann Barbian, 44, arrested at 5:59 p.m. Oct. 26, warrant arrest, $600 bail. Joshua Scott Almendinger, 40, arrested at 3 p.m. Oct. 27, warrant arrest, held for court. Charles Keith Kohn, 26, arrested at 6:49 p.m. Oct. 27, warrant arrest, held for court.

COURT NEWS Dodge County

The following case was heard in Dodge County District Court the week of Oct. 10 with Judge Pamela King presiding: Erick A. Scovill, 41, Rochester, previously appeared and was convicted of felony explosives-no valid license or permit and felony possession of drugs. He was sentenced to $755, no possession of firearms, no alcohol or controlled

MN STATE PATROL ROCHESTER Mulki H. Hussein, 22, Mankato, speeding and suspended license, $340; Richard W. Linskey, 25, Byron, speeding, $120; Anne E. Liwonjo, 37, Lake City, speeding, $140; Robbin M. Lussier, 66, Kasson, revoked license, $280; Tyler C. Millington, 28, Waseca, speeding, $140; Ethan S. Northway, 18, Rochester, speeding, $140; Shannon L. Roe, 27, Kasson, speeding and no license, $240; Jason E. Russ, 47, Rochester, DWI, $205, 29 days in county jail, no alcohol or controlled substance use, chemical dependency evaluation, do not enter liquor establishments and 1 year of supervised probation; Megan L. Verdouw Gustine, 39, Waltham, suspended license, $280.

KASSON POLICE DEPARTMENT Jeffrey B. Bolgrean, 41, Kasson, disorderly conduct, $255; Melissa M. Borchardt, 43, Owatonna, theft, 90

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Local senior living facilities host Halloween events BY CHRIS BALDWIN STAFF WRITER

Local residents donned their Halloween costumes a bit early this year in order to bring some smiles–and scares– to local senior living facilities. Six senior living facilities participated in the event held on Tuesday, Oct. 26, which saw kids and their family’s trick or treat with residents and staff. The event was organized by Casey Bakewell, the wellness coordinator at Benedictine Living Community and Jennifer Gilmore at Timberdale Trace. “I thought that it would be a cool idea that we could all do and I reached out to Timberdale Trace and they already had a day planned so we decided to do it on that day,” Bakewell said.

Many of the residents were able to see their loved ones, including Betty Schultz whose grandson Charlie, his wife. Lindsey, and their son, Noah, stopped by Benedictine Living. “It was so nice to see them,” Schultz said. “The last time I saw them was three weeks ago!” “I saw a lot of fun costumes and I was very impressed that people just went all out with them,” said Schultz, one of many residents at Benedictine Living lined up safely indoors to wave at and greet the trick or treaters as they passed by in their costumes. “It was very special to see the children, one little girl even blew all of us kisses.” Due to a recent positive COVID-19 test, those at Benedictine were under lockdown,

but at Timberdale Trace some of the residents were able to hand out candy to the spooky visitors. “Having trick or treaters back was such a joy to all of our residents,” said Jennifer Gilmore with Timberdale Trace. “We made sure our event was extra special since we didn’t get to see everyone dressed up last year!” Each senior living facility put their own spin on the event with trunk and treats, coloring books, photo booths, the Monster Mash, and more. “What was really cool was to hear the places they came from on the flier and where they were headed next,” Bakewell said. “We had a really great turnout and we’re looking forward to making this an annual thing and do it every year like this,” Bakewell said of

the positive feedback and turnout from the community. “We plan to have a senior living Halloween day next year!” Thanks to the community support and the great work of the staff senior living residents who have been cooped up due to COVID were able to join in on the Halloween fun. “I appreciate the community showing up on Tuesday for all the senior living places,” Bakewell said. “It was such a pleasure to bring Halloween back to the residents here.” Gilmore said. “We look forward to making this event a yearly thing for our Senior Living’s in town, plan for the last Tuesday of October next year to be the Trick or Treat with Seniors Day! Come back next year for a bigger event, we plan on going all out!”

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Timberdale Trace resident Virgil Olson greets trick or treaters with candy during last Tuesday’s senior living Halloween day.

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Betty Schultz and Art Stoltz wave as a family or trick or treaters pass by their window at Benedictine Living in Owatonna.

Timberdale Trace resident Bill Grunklee hands out candy to trick or treaters during last Tuesday’s senior living Halloween day.

Fourage named BP Chamber’s Citizen of Year BY KAY FATE STAFF WRITER

Karen Fourage, who for years was in charge of the Blooming Prairie Fourth of July parade, has been selected as the city’s Citizen of the Year for 2021. “She was very humbled; she certainly didn’t expect it,” said Emily Glaser, executive director of the BP Chamber of Commerce. In addition to her

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work on the parade, Fourage also spent more than 15 years as a member of the board of the Blooming Prairie Education Foundation. She served as secretary for several years, and was president for the past three years. Though sponsored by the Chamber, the winner is selected by past recipients of the award, Glaser said. “Four previous winners got together

Home Federal commits $50,000 to new OHS building BY KAY FATE STAFF WRITER

Home Federal Savings Bank has provided the Owatonna Public School District a significant boost, in the form of a $50,000 donation to support the new high school. The money comes as five $10,000 installments, Superintendent Jeff Elstad said at last week’s school board meeting. In addition, Home Federal is making an in-kind donation of

two ATMs in the high school at no expense to the district. “We are committed to giving back to our communities and are proud to support Owatonna Public Schools,” said Brad Vettrus, market president at Home Federal. “The education of our young people and preparing them for their future,will help ensure the continued success of Owatonna and its businesses.” The high school project was approved by a referendum vote

in November 2019, with a price tag of $104 million. Another $22 million was donated by local businesses to lower the building costs, and the land was donated by Federated Insurance. In January, the 761 Foundation and the Owatonna Foundation each donated $250,000, to be used to construct a large “Foundation Room” within the new high school. It will be available for community events and to host banquets, when not in

use by students. Other businesses donating to the project are Viracon, Cybex and Wenger. “We live in a very generous community, and we’re very grateful,” Elstad said at the meeting. “We continue to be thankful for the generosity … and continue to be amazed by the pride felt by all who live and work without our community.” The construction project is on schedule to be completed in the fall of 2023.

and went through the list of candidates,” she said. “They went around the group and discussed them, and felt Karen was the most deserving.’ Among the considerations, Glaser said, is “making sure the person is still involved, still relevant to the community.” After 20 years at the helm of Fourth of July parade, Fourage is taking a step back in 2022. That made the timing

appropriate, as well. Fourage accepted the nomination on Oct. 19 and she will be honored on Jan. 20 at the Servicemen’s Club with a “big party based on Karen’s favorite things,” Glaser said. The evening will include a social hour, banquet, speakers and presentation of an engraved plaque. Tickets for the event will be available in early December.

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Steele Talkin’ STEPHANIE KIBLER

I am feeling IT– COVID fatigue! Emotionally, physically, spiritually. IT has crept into the crevices of life. What are the symptoms you ask. The list is long:

· Loss of time. I literally have no concept of when things happened and forget about remembering dates. It’s as though 2020 disappeared from the calendar. · Comforting with food. The treats keep popping up–cookies, brownies, breads–you name it and I’ve eaten it. · Insomnia. My internal clock has determined that 3 a.m. is the waking hour. · Frustration. This is by far the most difficult one to deal with. I think See WE’VE on A8 ►

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Hagen’s football family gives him support at MNSU

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emember you’re only a freshman.” Those are the words of former Blooming Prairie High School star athlete Gabe Hagen’s father, Dave Hagen. He makes that statement to his son when they talk about his playing time. As a freshman (he was red shirted last year) Gabe, 20, is now a starter at tight end for the Minnesota State University Mankato (MNSU) Mavericks and has already caught two touchdown passes. He has totaled over 100 yards in receiving. Since first attend-

ing MNSU, Hagen has worked on improving his blocking and by “working my butt off” he says he is hopeful of getting his name called more often as a receiving target. Hagen was part of the 2019 Class 1A state championship football team. He also was part of the 2020 boys basketball Section 1A championship team. Hagen, who weighs in at 250 pounds and measures 6 feet 4 inches, is very dedicated to his football program and to his studies, which will prepare him for a nursing career. He and fellow Blossom classmate Riauna Bishop often touch base about their future in nursing. He said he will be starting nursing school soon. Mankato only allows 56 students in the program, Hagen said. Gabe says he has definitely added muscle to his frame after he began a rigorous weight lifting program. He lifts regularly, something he

Medford opts for water treatment equipment evaluation BY CHRIS BALDWIN STAFF WRITER

The Medford City Council last week approved an evaluation the city’s treatment and pumping equipment. With more growth on the horizon, the city will be nearing capacity at its aging water and wastewater treatment plant, prompting an evaluation to extend the plant’s lifetime. “The equipment pretty much tells us where we’re sitting and then we can see how long we can extend this,” Council Member Chad Merritt said about the evaluation. The goal is to make a less expensive upgrade, rather than go for a complete replacement. “I think this will point us in the right direction.” The evaluation by WHKS & Co. carries a price tag not to exceed $9,500, but those on the council felt that should it yield results and provide the city with a far cheaper alternative than outright replacement of the current plant and equipment, it will be worth the cost. “Since I’ve been on the council, we’ve never had something like this done,” Chad Langeslag said of the

evaluation. “Seeing what is still okay for a while and what isn’t and what needs to be replaced, if we could figure out a way to get another decade out of the plant before we’re in dire need of more capacity, I think that it’s money well spent.” Langeslag, who serves as the city’s water and wastewater commissioner, felt that a reevaluation of the city’s current equipment still presents options down the road should Medford need a large jump in capacity. “Before we cross the bridge of either regionalizing with somebody or scrapping the plant and completely starting over, I’d like to have it gone over with a fine-toothed comb just to be absolutely positive that we cannot salvage some of it,” said Langeslag said. “We saw the numbers for either hooking up or building another plant and that is not my first choice at this time,” Langeslag said of those two options. The evaluation will specifically identify recommended equipment replacements at the plant but does not include the ability of the equipment to meet future growth needs.

says he did not do much as an Awesome Blossom football player. “It’s crazy how my body looks since I began this weight lifting program in college,” Gabe remarked. He says the lifting includes bench, squat and deadlift. He can bench press up to 300 pounds. Locked into specific goals, one of his dream goals would be to play professional football. He said Adam Thielen, a MNSU graduate and currently a Minnesota Vikings football star, has been an inspiration to him. “I definitely would like to play pro football if I could,” he says. For his football and nursing ambitions, Gabe says his immediate family has been a solid foundation for him. “My parents (Dave and Joan Hagen) come to every game,” he related. Other family members and friends also lend him support while he is at MNSU.

Gabe Hagen is now playing for Minnesota State University. Hagen said youngsters come up to him, happy to meet a college football player. “ It’s cool to see the Blooming Prairie community still supporting me,” Hagen says. Gabe was in town last week, cheering on the Awesome Blossoms, hopefully to another state championship. When he is not playing football or studying, Hagen says he enjoys “taking a nap” and

loves watching TV and hanging out with friends. He lives off campus, in an apartment shared by fellow Blossom graduate Zach Archer. Hagen says he is fortunate to have two “great coaches” in high school and college. He says Mavericks coach Todd Hoffman reminds him of his high school coach Chad Gimbel.

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Coach Gimbel helped Hagen with the fundamentals of the game, Gabe says. Both he and Coach Hoffman are very straight forward, Hagen believes. If the 2021 version of the Awesome Blossoms football team makes it to the state title game, you can bet that Gabe Hagen’s 2019 unbelievable touchdown catch will be recalled by many fans and by Gabe Hagen.

In-person recognition party canceled BY CHRIS BALDWIN STAFF WRITER

During last week’s County Board meeting Steele County Commissioners opined about the possibility of the county returning to normal sometime in the near future. The discussion was prompted by the cancelation of a holiday party for county employees. In lieu of an in-person party, the county will opt for an alternative which will likely need to be virtual and may not be attended by all employees.

However, Human Resources Director Julie Johnson and Administrator Scott Golberg agreed that this was the right choice. “I can go to church on Sunday morning and I can worship with 200 people in the pews. I can go up to a Vikings game with 70,000 people in the stands and as far as I know in seven weeks the CDC has not found anything with the NFL in terms of spreading,” Commissioner Greg Krueger said. “Last Sunday, I could have gone up to the Rolling

Stones concert which I understand had 50,000 people at US Bank Stadium, no masks, no nothing. It’s open.” “We’re going to have to accept one of these days that COVID-19 is going to be with us forever and we’re going to have to learn how to deal with it,” he said. “One of these days we’re going to have to open this thing up and make it work and figure out how to make it work.” “If the employees are not comfortable, what’s the point of having the party. But things are

going to have to shake out and we’re going to have to start opening up,” said Commissioner Jim Abbe. “Everybody is at a different point and everybody is at a different comfort level.” Both commissioners said that they would respect and accept any decision by an employee who did not want to come to such an event and that canceling it at this time is the right decision, however the urged the county to begin to look towards the future as it relates to living with COVID-19.

Crash backs up traffic

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A two-truck crash on Interstate 35 near Owatonna last week tied up traffic for more than an hour. According to Sgt. Troy Christianson of the Minnesota State Patrol, a semi driven by Scott Long, 60, of Kansas, was northbound when a truck and trailer driven by Jermain Cockerham, 35, of Louisiana, entered the freeway. The two vehicles collided. There were no injuries in the crash, which was reported at 10:06 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 28. The crash remains under investigation.

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the most frustrating is how political this has become. And, trying to balance the politics of IT with friends and families, employees, volunteers, guests and community. There are days that I would like to pull the covers back over my head and stay safely snuggled in the warmth of my bed. Getting up only for a cup of homemade soup and hot tea. However, this is just not realistic. So, here I sit, trying to find solutions to all of symptoms I am experiencing. For weeks I have been tackling them individually, unsuccessfully I might add. And while the brownie warms my soul for a few minutes, it clearly is not the solution. Perhaps, the answer is as simple

as a sweet treat. Maybe I am overthinking all of this. And then it occurred to me I have lost sight of what I have gained during the last 18 months. AHA! Could it be as simple as taking the time to remind myself to be grateful. When the pandemic first took hold of our lives and the stay at home order was in place, we all took the time to look around and reach out to our friends, family and neighbors. We dropped off meals, placed small gifts on each other’s front step, checked in with one another. At home, we spent more time as a family, snuggled up with a bowl of popcorn and a movie, played more games, and shared in more conversation.

Now that we are back to “normal” it feels as though a switch was flipped. People are surly! I see it in the drive thru, while shopping at local stores, and the hair salon and post office, and while driving. Anger is popping up in our social media, on our city streets, and in conversation. It’s as though we’ve forgotten that we all share in the experience of the pandemic. So today I am choosing gratitude. I am grateful for the extra time I had at home with the man I love. I am grateful for the time my daughter and granddaughter had were it was just the two of them. The bonding experience during this time is irreplaceable. I am grateful that the organization I work for allowed me to

put my staff and volunteers first. I am even grateful for the time we had while the museum was closed, allowing us to do great things as well as bond as a team. And I am vowing to stop and refocus the moment I feel the anger or anxiety creeping in. We can do better by being kinder to one another and truly being grateful for all that we have. Stephanie Kibler resides in Ellendale and serves on the City Council. She is also the executive director of the Freeborn County Historical Society in Albert Lea. Steele Talkin’ is a regular column featuring authors representing various organizations throughout Steele County.

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‘Drug Free Looks Like Me’

BP to remember area veterans

NOV. 10

8 a.m. – Fire Dept. Pancake Breakfast, Servicemen’s Club

5 p.m. – Chamber Annual Business Meeting, Pizza Cellar Party Room

NOV. 9

10 a.m. – Online Storytime, BP Library Facebook Page 5:30 p.m. – BP Cancer Groups’ Turkey Bingo, Cue Company

NOV. 14

3 p.m. – Potato Pancake Supper Bake & Craft Sale, St. John’s Lutheran

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NOV. 10

11 a.m. – SEMCAC, Community Building

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NOV. 11

11 a.m. – SEMCAC, Community Building 8 p.m. – Berlin Township Meeting, Community Building

8:30 p.m. – Ellendale City Council Meeting, Community Building

8 a.m. – Owatonna Hospital Auxiliary Holiday Bazaar, St. Johns Luthera 10 a.m. – Past & Present Antiques & Gifts, 1101 N. State St. Waseca

NOV. 6

8 a.m. – Owatonna Hospital Auxiliary Holiday Bazaar, St. Johns Luthera 8:30 a.m. – Holiday Craft Sale, Elks Lodge 10 a.m. – Past & Present Antiques & Gifts, 1101 N. State St. Waseca

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4:30 p.m. – Owatonna Park Board Meeting, City Hall 5:30 p.m. – Moonlighters Exchange Club, Owatonna VFW 7 p.m. – Medford Park Board Meeting, City Hall

NOV. 9

10:30 a.m. – Online Storytime, Owatonna Library Facebook Page 5 p.m. – Steele County Board Meeting, County Admin Building 5:30 p.m. – Owatonna Human Rights Commission Meeting, City Hall 5:30 p.m. – Owatonna Planning Commission Meeting, City Hall

NOV. 11

9 a.m. – Veterans Memorial Presentation, History Center 5 p.m. – Annual Veteran’s Dinner, Elks Lodge

NOV. 12

9 a.m. – Santa’s Cellar Craft Sale, Steele County Community Center

Hwy. 14 opening delayed a week The much-anticipated opening of a nearly 13-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 14 between Owatonna and Dodge Center has been pushed back, thanks to weather delays. Traffic was originally expected to hit the new four-lane road on Nov. 1, but the $144 million project will now open Tuesday. That’s also when a celebration will be held at one of the new interchanges just south of Claremont. The 10 a.m. event will include speakers and state dignitaries.

Construction work continues this week; finishing touches on the stretch – including landscaping – will be completed by next summer. The project expanded the road from two lanes to four, completing a continuous four-lane highway from Mankato to Rochester. The new stretch travels south of the Canadian Pacific railroad tracks, eliminating 13 railway crossings. The number of vehicles that travel the road daily is expected to nearly double, from about 9,000 to 16,800.

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end World War I at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. There will be an evening program, which kicks off with social hour at 5 p.m. A turkey supper will be served at 6 p.m. The program will also include a short patriotic program followed by the presentation of Quilts of Valor to several area veterans. Reservations are requested by Friday for the supper. Please call the Servicemen’s Club at 507-583-7884.

Judge Leuning to be featured at Prayer Breakfast

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Members of Owatonna High School Students Helping Others Choose (SHOC) , from left to right, Lauren Waypa, Kerryn Keller and Layla Borchart kept busy during Red Ribbon Week’s kick-off event held Tuesday, Oct. 26, at Owatonna Middle School. The three made sure the posters created by the district’s fourth graders got to their rightful owners in time for the awards ceremony. The theme of this year’s poster contest was Drug Free Looks Like Me. Throughout the week, SHOC members encouraged other students in to choose a drug-free lifestyle. Red Ribbon Week is the nation’s largest drug-use prevention program.

The Blooming Prairie VFW and American Legion posts, their auxiliaries and Sons of the American Legion invite community members and all veterans and their families to the annual Veteran’s Day event on Thursday, Nov. 11. The festivities begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Blooming Prairie Servicemen’s Club with coffee and doughnuts. The traditional flag raising ceremony will be at 11 a.m. to commemorate the signing of the Armistice to

The Exchange Club of Owatonna will host the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, Nov. 18 at 7:30 a.m. at the Owatonna Country Club with Judge Ross Leuning as the featured speaker. Full buffet breakfast will be served beginning at 7:30 a.m. with the program beginning by 8 a.m. and will be concluded close to 9 a.m. This event is open to the public. Ticket costs are $15 per person and are available at Owatonna InstyPrints and Kottke’s Jewelers both in downtown Owatonna and the City Administration Building at West Hills. The deadline to purchase tickets will be Thursday, Nov. 11 (City Administration is not open on Nov. 11 because of Veteran’s Day.) Prayer Breakfasts or

One Nation Under God breakfasts are generally held the Thursday before Thanksgiving for the express purpose of heightening the awareness of our rich religious heritage. November, observed nationally as One Nation Under God Month, is a special time of year when Exchangites join together with other community leaders to increase public appreciation of the important roles religious faith and freedom have played in our nation’s history. Leuning started his military career at age 18 as a private in the Army National Guard, serving from February 1979 until February 1985. He was commissioned as an ensign in the Navy in April 1986 and served on active duty as criminal defense counsel.

legal career began upon his departure from active duty. In August 1991, he joined the law firm of Walbran, Walbran and Furness of Owatonna, where he focused on civil and criminal litigation. He was a partner there until July 2007 when he accepted a position as senior criminal prosecutor for Olmsted County. On May 2, 2011 he was appointed District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District. He is chambered in Albert Lea. In the fall of 2017, he was tasked with spearheading the creation of a districtwide veterans treatment court for the 11-county Third Judicial District. For questions or tickets, please call Sharon Klein 507-363-0143 prior to Nov. 11.

Schroeder to receive Noon Rotary’s top award Susanne Schroeder of Owatonna has been named as the 2021 Noon Rotary’s Paul Harris/ Vern White award winner. The award will be presented at the Rotary’s Monday meeting. Schroeder is currently employed as a social worker at Owatonna Public Schools. She and her husband, David, moved

exemplify the to Owatonna spirit of the in 1987 and motto, “Sertogether raised vice Above four children. She was born Self” and exin Giessen, Gerhibits the charmany and imacteristics that migrated to the represent the SUBMITTED PHOTO U.S. as a young values of the Noon Rotary child with her 4-way test: Is mother. it the truth, Is The award recogit fair to all concerned, nizes a non-Rotarian will it build good will whose life and actions and better friendships

and will it be beneficial to all concerned. Vern White was a member of Rotary in Owatonna and was a leader in numerous community projects. Previous recipients of the award include: Vern White, Franchon Pirkl, Arlen Burmeister, Dave Olson, Jerry Ganfield, Carol Zetah and Les Abraham.

Krell to speak at AAUW meeting The next meeting of the Owatonna Branch of AAUW will be held

on Tuesday, Nov. 9. The meeting will be held at Trinity Luther-

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an Church Gathering Room with a social hour beginning at 6:30 p.m. and program at 7 p.m. The speaker will be Michelle Krell, director of teaching and learning at Owatonna Public Schools. She will talk about equity in our schools and will provide an update on exciting new programming. She will focus on the Health and Human Services Career Pathway that includes the Grown Your Own Teacher Preparation program, as well as plans for the health care pathway.

Participating with Krell will be Dr. Martina Wagner, who has experience in English Language learners and has worked both nationally and internationally to increase awareness of education best practices and systems restructure. Members attending are asked to please wear masks regardless of vaccination status. Anyone interested in learning more about Owatonna AAUW is invited to go to this website: www. owatonna-mn.aauw.net for further information.

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Clara Sibenaller Clara Sibenaller, age 89 of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie. Clara Taphorn was born on Jan. 10, 1932, in Templeton, Iowa, the daughter of John Taphorn and Helen Neu. She attended Odebolt High School. In 1952, Clara was united in marriage to Greg Sibenaller in Odebolt, Iowa. They farmed in the Carroll, Iowa area until they moved to Blooming Prairie in 1959. Clara was known to all for her joyful, fun-loving spirit and open nature. She welcomed family, friends, neighbors and tag-alongs to her home and table where they knew they would always be greeted with a cup of coffee and a treat. Clara lived an unpretentious life, choosing a path of gratitude, humility and happiness. She and Greg played cards every day of their married life, often with their children, grandchildren and many friends; Clara was a talented seamstress and especially enjoyed sewing projects for others. She was a member of St. Columbanus Catholic Church where

she volunteered in many capacities for over 50 years. Clara and Greg enjoyed travel and visited several states and countries. In her later years, Clara was especially grateful to re-connect with her siblings, playing cards online most evenings. Clara held many jobs throughout her life, but excelled most as farmer’s wife, Mom and Grandma. She commandeered her household with strength, resourcefulness and mischief. Stories of her shenanigans marked the course of her life, even into her final days. Clara was a profoundly special woman; Clara will now enjoy the bounty of warmth, joy and love she nurtured in the beautiful garden of her life. Survivors include her children, Corrine (Steve) Drexler, Connie Trom, Lynn (Denise) Sibenaller, Michelle Fallahi (Andy Lieffort), Tom (Karen) Sibenaller, Mary Koenen (Dan Gallentine), Mark (Nancy) Sibenaller, sonin-laws Hamid Fallahi and Clark Koenen, 19 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; sisters Sister Janet Taphorn, Irene Rethman, Lois Galles; sister-in-laws, Joan Taphorn, Anita Williams, MaryAnn Sibenaller, and Olga Sibenaller. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Helen Taphorn; husband, Greg Sibenaller; son-in-law Darrel Trom, brothers Ray (Fran) Taphorn, Jim Taphorn, Bob (Lois) Taphorn, Walter Taphorn, Werner Taphorn; Sisters Rita

(Leo) Schulte, Marion (Urban) Roeder and Joan (Lee) Smith. She was also preceded in death by in-laws Pete Rethman, John Galles, Ed (Sophia) Sibenaller, Rita (Lambert) Hackfort, Helen (Cyril) Williams, Lawrence Sibenaller, Eugene (Lois) Sibenaller, Tony Williams, Fr. Joseph Sibenaller, and Catherine Steffes. The family would like to extend a special and sincere thanks to the staff at Prairie Manor who cared for Clara with love and dignity. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 at St. Columbanus Catholic Church in Blooming Prairie. Visitation will take place from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, at Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home in Blooming Prairie and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Family requests that those who attend please wear masks. Interment will be at St. Columbanus Catholic Cemetery, Blooming Prairie. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Prairie Manor, St. Columbanus, or Blooming Prairie Cancer Group would be appreciated. Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home in Blooming Prairie is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www. worlein.com.

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Janice Lewison Janice “Jan” Phyllis Lewison, 77, of Owatonna, died Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 at Homestead Hospice House. She was born Sept. 29, 1944 in Waseca, the daughter of George and Phyllis (Fischer) Krampitz. She was baptized on Oct. 29, 1944, confirmed in the Lutheran faith and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Owatonna. Jan graduated from Owatonna High School in 1963 and Mankato State in 1967 with a teaching degree. On Aug. 12, 1968, she married Gerald “Jerry” Lewison. Jan taught in

the Owatonna School District for 33 years. She was a member of the Owatonna Charter Commission, Owatonna Woman’s Club where she served on the board for six years, Owatonna Retired Teachers Association, Senior Place where served on the board for six years, VFW Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, Owatonna Hospital Auxiliary Sewing Group, and AAUW (University Women). Jan is also a past member, president and treasurer of Delta Kappa Gamma Society, a teaching profession. She volunteered at the Steele County History Center in Owatonna and Lincoln Elementary School working with students. She enjoyed playing Mah Jongg with a group of friends for many years. Jan’s family meant the world to her, especially her children and grandchildren. Her family would like to thank all who cared for Jan during her illness and especially the hospice care teams.

She enjoyed every visit with family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Lewison of Owatonna; daughters, Sara (Corey) Ihrke of Owatonna and Mary Beth (Brian) Seykora of Blooming Prairie; grandchildren Katie Ihrke of Owatonna and Matt Seykora and Mitch Seykora of Blooming Prairie; sister-in-law, Joyce Johns of Blooming Prairie; brothers-in-law, Ronald (Judy) Lewison of Owatonna and Jim Clausen of Rochester. She was preceded in death by parents, George and Phyllis; sister, Sharon Clausen and brothers-in-law, Jim Johns and Dick Lewison. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 1, 2021 at St. John Lutheran Church in Owatonna with Pastor Dave Klawiter officiating. Interment was in St. John Cemetery in Owatonna. Arrangements are being handled Michaelson Funeral Homes in Owatonna.

June Dahl, 88, Waterville

June Dahl June Bertha Dahl, 88, died on Nov. 1, 2021 in Waterville. June was born May 23, 1929 in Dodge Center, the daughter of Clarence and Lenora (Mussman) Ebenhoh.

She attended and was a graduate of Blooming Prairie High School in 1947. After high school, June worked as a waitress. She married Roland (Ronnie) Dahl on June 30, 1948. After their children were born, June was a stay-athome mom. In addition to raising their children, she and Ronnie were foster parents to many children. June worked in housekeeping at Prairie Manor for 20 years. Her hobbies include going to flea markets and garage sales, reading and baking.

She is survived by daughter Rita (Roger) Louks of Blooming Prairie, son Shawn (Denise) Dahl of Northwood, Iowa and five grandchildren: Heidi Schendel, Heather Peterson, Seth Louks, Casey Dahl, Dalton Dahl, and 10 great grandchildren. Private family services will be held. For more information or to leave a condolence message go to www.megercares.com.

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Heaven gained one hell of a cowboy this week. Dale Joseph Kavitz, age 68, of Medford, beat the odds against cancer for the past five years, and on October 27, 2021 with family by his side, he gained a permanent trail pass to ride in heaven. Everyone fortunate to know Dale, knew a good man. Humble, family first, a smile to light up the room, one of the good ones, classic dance moves, avid hunter, Johnny Cash’s biggest fan, salt to the earth, Crown Royal connoisseur, meticulous carpenter, and indeed a heart of gold. Dale was born Sept. 7, 1953 in Owatonna, to Marvin and Donna Kavitz. Dale was raised on the family farm with two brothers and two sisters. He wrestled, ran track, and played football at Medford High School, where he graduated in 1971. He’d tell everyone about the Tigers’

undefeated season his senior year. He went on to study civil engineering at Rochester Community Technical College. Dale worked in engineering and construction and for many years he owned Kavitz Designs building custom homes in the area. Most recently he worked for Mohs Construction, where he retired in August 2019. He continued to do carpentry work for many family and friends. In 1978, he married Jeannie (nee Rossel). They resided in Medford, where they were blessed with three children, Brent, Dustin, and Anna. In 2004, they built their dream home on the family farm. Here they welcomed three grandchildren. After his cancer diagnosis in 2016, Dale started checking boxes on his bucket list. Hunt elk in Wyoming, ride horses in the Big Horns, welcome a grandbaby into the world, build a custom woodshop. He defined “live like you were dying.” Survived by wife of 43 years, Jeannie; and their children, Brent and Leanne Kavitz of Elysian; Dustin and Jess Kavitz of Buffalo, Wy.; Anna Kavitz of Medford. Grandchildren: Dylan, Beckett, and Sutton. Siblings: Paul Kavitz, Dolly Jones, and Todd and Camille Kavitz, all of Medford. His memory will continue on through his countless nieces, nephews, cousins, and

friends we call family. Dale joins in heaven his mother, Donna Kavitz; father, Marvin Kavitz; sister, Robin Kavitz; nephew, Chad Jones; mother-in-law, Wanda Washburn; father-in-law James Rossel; and many four-legged companions. Friends may greet the family from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021 at the Brick Meger Funeral Home and one hour prior to the funeral at church. Memorial service will be 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 220 S. Cedar Ave., Owatonna. A special thanks to Dr. Lance Pagliaro of Mayo Clinic Oncology for giving us five more years with Dale. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Mayo Clinic Cancer Renal Cell Research Program of which Dale was a participant. Memorials can be made online at www.mayoclinic.org/development or mailed to the Department of Development, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905. Dammit Dale, you’ll be missed! For more information or to leave an online condolence message go to www.megercares. com.

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November is a great example for our lives Pastor Matt Fennell FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH BLOOMING PRAIRIE November is a complex month. For our agricultural friends it means the realization of all their labors. Will the fields yield the expected harvest? Hopefully the season was successful, the weather cooperative and the market receptive. The crops having been gathered in farmers can now turn their attentions to other matters. The beauty of autumnal leaves, the warm browns of harvested

fields, the golden yellows of fields waiting to be harvested, the crisp chill in the air, apple cider, the warmth of family gatherings, the anticipation, excitement, or stress of travel, the cornucopia of wonderful food all must combine to make November a truly notable time of year. Our hearts should be full as we approach this season of thanks. For many the increasing anticipation of the joys of the Christmas season lends a touch of blessing and delight, which only increases with the progression of the month. Yet the crisp change in the air and the shortened days bode an altogether different story. Winter must certainly come and its approaching steps grow louder each day. Poeti-

cally winter has often been used as a symbol of endings, of passed opportunity, even of death itself. November’s voice then can take on a melancholy note as she warns us to be sure of our preparations. Are all things in order? Have you dug out the winter clothing from the attic, are the windows weatherproofed, have you made your plants as sure as possible against the winter’s frosty reach? Did you make the most of those fleeting opportunities that are even now growing to a close? Each day adds a sense of urgency as these opportunities and options decrease. These factors make this month an appropriate example and admonition for our lives in general. We have so much in this

life for which we can be thankful. So many opportunities, accomplishments, and blessing that deserve a moment of grateful acknowledgment or quiet contemplation. Yes, life is full of struggles, disappointments, grief, pain and labors, but consider how quickly if one but tries one is able to find a silver lining or golden ray of blessing from which he can take cheer. Yet November also holds for our benefit a more sober admonition. James warns us in fourteenth verse of the fourth chapter of his epistle. “Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor, that appears for a little time, and then vanishes away.” This life as the Minnesota summer is

beautiful, unpredictable and brief! We would be wise to realize that lesson and make plans commiserate with such wisdom. Moses wrote in Psalm 90 of the glory of God in juxtaposition against the brevity of life. In this psalm he comes to the following conclusion: “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” The word translated as “number” in this verse is defined by Strong as meaning properly, to weigh out; by implication, to allot or constitute officially; also to enumerate or enroll:--appoint, count, number, prepare, set, tell. In other words to take an accurate inventory and then use for optimum advantage each of our days as we must all appear before God and give an accounting

as we are instructed in I Corinthians 3:13 “Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is.” So then in our friend November we have a picture and reminder of our life itself. Give thanks for that which by God’s grace what we have been given, accomplished or achieved; all the while, preparing for eternity. We do so primarily through accepting the gift of salvation given to us through Jesus Christ, and secondarily through careful stewardship of that with which we have been entrusted. God bless and have a joyful and well considered November.

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1054 Truman Ave., Owatonna Pastor Kirk Griebel 507-451-2720 Worship: 9 a.m. Sun. Education Hour: 10:15 a.m. Sun.

104 First St. SE., Hayfield Pastor Paul Hauschild 507-477-2248 www.trinityhayfield.org Worship: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sun. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.

Sunday 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and Noon (Spanish) Daily Mass 7:15 a.m. Tuesday through Friday Reconciliation 4 p.m. Saturday Adoration – Thursdays 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

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AREA WORSHIP SCHEDULE LUTHERAN AURORA LUTHERAN 6329 SE 28th St., Owatonna 507-451-2819 office@ auroralutheranchurch.org Worship: Sunday at 9 a.m. Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.

COMMUNITY LUTHERAN – ELCA 106 Third St. SE., Geneva Pastor Kristen Venne 507-256-4288 Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday

FIRST LUTHERAN – AFLC 503 Radel Ct. – Ellendale Pastor Kyle Smith 507-684-2451 Worship: Sunday 9 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Bible Study: Sunday 10:15 a.m. Call to Prayer: Monday 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Confirmation: Wednesday 6-7 p.m. Youth Group: Wednesday 7-9 p.m. Men's Bible Study: Saturday 8 a.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN – ELCA 434 First St. SW., BP Senior Pastor: Rev. Heidi Heimgartner Associate Pastor: Rev. Mike Walerius 507-583-6621 firstlutheranbp.com Worship Service- 9 a.m. Sunday School- 10 a.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN – LCMC 8953 SW 37th Ave., Hope Pastor Sandy Miller 507-451-3854 Worship: 9 a.m. Sun. Sunday School, Adult Ed: 10:15 a.m. Sun.

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN – LCMS 2500 7th Ave. NE., Owatonna Pastor Greg Schlicker 507-451-4125 goodshepherdowatonna.com Hymn Service: 8:30 a.m. Sunday Praise Service, Sunday School & Bible Class: 10 a.m. Sunday

MOLAND LUTHERAN – ELCA 7618 NE 84th Ave., Kenyon Pastor Nancy Edwardson 507-789-6661 Worship: 10:45 a.m. Sun. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

PONTOPPIDAN LUTHERAN – ELCA 9651 SW 75th St., Ellendale 507-465-8366 Worship: 10:15 a.m. Sun. Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sun.

30456 Mower-Freeborn Road, Austin Leandra Anderson, Pastor 507-583-2038 or 507-437-3000 www.roglutheran.org Worship: 9 a.m. Sun.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN – LCMS 4532 SE 84th Ave., Claremont Pastor Alan Broadwell 507-528-2404 Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sun. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN – LCMS 28959 630th Ave., Sargeant Pastor Collin Duling 507-251-5568 Worship: 10:15 a.m. Sun. Sunday School: 9 a.m.

ST. JOHN LUTHERANELCA 1301 Lincoln Ave. Owatonna Pastors Dave Klawiter and Jacie Richmond 507-451-7293 stjohnowatonna.org Worship: 5 p.m. Thursday & Saturday; 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday; Summer Services: 8 a.m. & 9:30 a.m. Sunday

ST. MICHAEL’S LUTHERAN – ELCA 30450 570th Ave., Waltham Vicar Jackie Short 507-567-2474 Worship: 8:30 a.m. Sun.

ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN – LCMS 202 E. Park Ave., Hollandale Pastor Jesse Krusemark 507-567-2272 Worship: 8:30 a.m. Sun. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN – ELCA 2781 SW 92nd Ave., Meriden Intern: Deacon Billie Jo Wicks 507-451-2165 Sunday worship: 10 a.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN – ELCA 609 Lincoln Ave., Owatonna 507-451-4520 tlcowatonna.org Senior Pastor: Rev. Todd Buegler; Associate Pastor: Rev. Amanda Floy Deacon: Kris Oppegard Worship: 8:15 a.m. & 9:30 a.m.- Sanctuary and 10:45 a.m.- Fellowship Hall 9:30 a.m.- Live Stream at facebook.com/tlcowatonna and tlcowatonna.org/worshiplive 9:30 a.m.- Live broadcast on KRUE 92.1 FM Video on Spectrum (Ch. 181), Jaguar TV (Ch. 900) and owatonnalive.com - Tuesday at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m.

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TRINITY LUTHERAN – LCMS 57043 300th St., Waltham Pastor Jesse Krusemark 507-567-2272 Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sun. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.

ZION LUTHERAN – ELCA 7126 SW 98th St., Ellendale Intern: Deacon Billie Jo Wicks Sunday worship: 8:30 a.m.

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN – ELCA 1909 St. Paul Road, Owatonna Senior Pastor: John Weisenburger Associate Pastor: Lisa Carlson Visitation Pastor: Rev. Ron Huber Summer Worship: 9:15 a.m. 507-451-4853 oursaviorsowatonna.com

CATHOLIC CHRIST THE KING 205 Second Ave. NW, Medford 507-451-4845 Father James Starasinich Mass: 5:30 p.m. Sat. Mass: 9 a.m. Mon. & Fri.

CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS 307 SW First St., New Richland Father Brian Mulligan 507-234-6244 Mass: 5 p.m. Saturday

HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH OF LITOMYSL 9946 SE 24th Ave Owatonna 507-583-2784 www.litomysl.webs.com Sunday Mass at 8:15 a.m. Litomysl Finance Council: 2nd Thursday Litomysl Pastoral Council: 2nd Thursday every other month

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC 150 NE Second St., Hayfield 507-477-2256 Mass: 5 p.m. Saturday Reconciliation: 3:45 pm Saturday

SACRED HEART PARISH 810 S. Cedar Ave., Owatonna Father Swaminatha Pothireddy Parochial Vicar 507-451-1588 www.sacredheartowatonna.org Masses: Saturday 5 p.m.

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ST. COLUMBANUS CATHOLIC 114 E. Main St., Blooming Prairie 507-583-2784 www.stcolumbanuschurch.com Mass: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Reconciliation: 9 a.m. First Friday & Saturday

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC PARISH 512 S. Elm Ave., Owatonna Father James Starasinich 507-451-4845 Saturday Mass: 4 p.m. Sunday Mass: 8 & 10 a.m. Reconciliation: 3-3:30 p.m. Sat. Daily Mass: 8 a.m. Tues., Wed. & Fri. (Communion Service 8 a.m. Thursday) Adoration Chapel available Mon. – Fri. 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Key fob required after hours or weekends

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CEDAR CREEK 30 E. Main St., Hayfield Pastor Aaron de Neui 507-477-2255 www.cedarcreekchurch.org Worship: 10 a.m. Sun.

DESTINY CHRISTIAN

2515 Harvest Lane NW, Owatonna Pastors Rich and Amy Pettet 507-456-4775 www.destinycc.org Worship: 9 a.m. Sunday 6:30-7:30 p.m. 1st and 3rd Wednesday

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2002 Austin Road, Owatonna Pastor Doug Jones 507-363-3099 www.elevationnorth. blogspot.com Worship (English): 10 a.m. Sun. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Worship (Spanish): 2 p.m. Sun. Bible Study: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Spanish Evangelism & Prayer: 7 p.m. Friday

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332 14th St. NE., Owatonna Pastors Scott & Joan Peterson 507-413-0209 Worship: 10 a.m. Sun.

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PRESBYTERIAN Presbyterian Church (USA) and United Church of Christ 800 Havana Road, Owatonna 507-451-1546 www.associatedchurch.org office@associatedchurch.org Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. (Fellowship, Church School, and Adult Discussions follow) Wednesday Activities: Sept – May (see website for schedule)

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 109 E. Main St., Hayfield Pastor Kirk Johnston 507-477-2631 Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sun.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN P.O. Box 66, Claremont 507-528-2320 Pastor Douglas Walters 10 a.m. Worship

BAPTIST FIRST BAPTIST

104 First Ave. NE, BP Pastor Matt Fennell 507-583-2673 Worship: 10 a.m. Sun. & 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Sunday School: 9 a.m. Bible Study: 11:30 a.m. Sun.

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105 2nd St., Geneva Pastor Todd Lundgren Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. Sunday 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday

123 E. Main St., Owatonna Pastor Carla Nelson 507-272-9834 www.firstbaptistowatonna.com Fellowship: 9:30 a.m. Sun. Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sun.

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1611 Hemlock Ave. Owatonna Pastor Michael Simmerman 507-451-8548 www.bethelowatonna.com Worship: 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday

540 SE 18th St., Owatonna Dr. V. Brent Carlson, Pastor 507-451-1032 Worship: 9 a.m. Sun. Sunday Connections: 10:15 a.m.

230 Locust Ave., Owatonna Pastor Eliazar Talamantes 507-363-2240 Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday; 6:30 p.m. Wednesday

METHODIST BLOOMING GROVE UNITED METHODIST 43089 180th St., Medford (Seven miles west of Medford on CR 23) Pastor Kathy King 507-835-8726 Worship: 8:30 a.m. Sun. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

ELLENDALE UNITED METHODIST 200 Sixth St. NW., Ellendale Pastor Randy Cirksena 507-684-2731 www.ellendaleumc.org Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sun. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.

OWATONNA UNITED METHODIST 815 E. University, Owatonna Rev. Lisa J. Vick Pastor 507-451-4734 www.owatonnaumc.org Traditional Worship (Pathways): 9 a.m. Sunday

13638 750th St., BP Bishop Dennis Martin 507-583-7532 Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sun. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Prayer Meeting: 7:30 p.m. Wed.

MORMON THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTERDAY SAINTS 404 31st St. NW, Austin Bishop Rick Bremner 507-433-9042 Worship: 9 a.m. Sun.

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hind the scenes coordinating the county’s response to the crisis and helping area residents survive the health scare through education and clinics where they could receive vaccinations. Caron said the stress of leading a public health agency through a pandemic entered into her decision to step down. However, she said

it was only a “minor part” of her decision. “I wouldn’t say I feel burned out, but I need a change right now,” Caron said. “COVID has taken a toll on everybody. It has definitely impacted all healthcare workers.” Despite the challenges she encountered with the pandemic, Caron said her heart has been in it every day. “I like

being a public servant,” she said. “That’s what my drive is and keeps me going every day.” She said she will most miss the “people we work for and the people we work with.” Caron said she regrets leaving the public health agency at this time, especially with the pandemic still going on. “I feel guilty leaving them,” she said. “I have

a sense of loyalty to the people I work with.” Most of Caron’s professional career over the past 25 years has centered on public health. Prior to joining Steele County, she served in the lead role with Waseca County Public Health. Amber Aaseth, who has 23 years of experience in public health, has served as assistant director under Caron.

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Editor’s Note: Richard Baumer of Owatonna served in the Air Force from 1960-1964. He was an intelligence analyst in Turkey, Germany and National Security Agency in Washington, D.C. while in the military. Baumer is a board member of the Owatonna Veterans Roundtable.

BY RICHARD BAUMER

t is generally not a good idea to lie, even though politicians do it all the time. In my case, it was necessary to get around details of a medical condition that could prevent me from landing a job and from joining the military. Consider the military draft classification 1A (young, fit, unmarried, etc.) and 4F (unfit for military service). I was stricken with paralytic polio in 1944 and spent six months of my young life in Wisconsin General Hospital in Madison, Wisc. Although it took considerable time to regain strength, I lived a relatively normal life. However, a polio entry on a medical or any other personal record could have life changing implications at that time. Fast forward to 1960. Armed with my Electronics Degree I set out to look for work in the Milwaukee and Chicago area. Interviews with several major corporations were unexpectedly short and

Goodfellow AFB – San Angelo, Texas ended universally with the words “when you finish your military obligation come back and see us.” Keep in mind that the draft was in full effect, Korea was on everyone’s mind and the situation in Vietnam was heating up. Frustrated, I returned to my sleepy hometown of Stetsonville, Wisc. (population 299) but stopped in Wausau at the Air Force recruiter to enlist and get this thorn in my side taken care of. When filling out the long questionnaire I came to the question “Did you ever have polio?” I skipped over that question as my two older Navy brothers told me that I should never tell anyone I had polio and I now understood why. I completed the form and checked the NO box on the form. Large numbers of veterans lied about age or other circumstances to enter military service, so I joined this patriotic liar’s club. My condition caused some unnoticeable physical issues, but I pushed through them. Aug. 1, 1960, found me at the induction center in Milwaukee and late that day, aboard a well-used DC3 on my way to Lackland Air Force Base, San

Antonio, Texas. A couple of months later I was on my way to Goodfellow Air Force Base, San Angelo, Texas where I would spend about nine months undergoing intense cryptographic training along with some Russian language and geography thrown in. I was quickly learning this was likely not going to result in assignment to a beach-front duty station in Florida or California. Assignments were by class ranking at graduation. Of the 12 available assignments, there was

only one Hawaii. As I was fifth in the class, I had to choose from Peshwar, Pakistan – Karachi, Pakistan – Trabzon, Turkey – Samsun, Turkey – the island of Shemya, Alaska and a couple others I no longer remember. I chose Samsun, Turkey but before heading there I was sent to the secretive National Security Agency (NSA) between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore for three months of additional training. I’m really beginning to question my earlier decisions at this point, but I pressed on out of necessity.

Following this deployment, I had two weeks leave at home after which I made the trek by bus to New York. I boarded a plane the next day at McGuire Air Force Base New Jersey bound for Frankfurt, Germany. Upon arrival I was met by staff who informed me I would be held in Frankfurt to give the Turkish Airlines a chance to sort out the reasons for their frequent crashes and other mishaps. Gosh – how comforting! I needed to fly from Istanbul to Samsun via See I LIED on B2 ►

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I urge family to Sp ons ored b y th es e f ol l and ow ing b u s ines s es : I arrived in Germaof a very sinister game also during this assignI started a job in person and has given listen to their veteran’s ny late afternoon on of cat & mouse. During ment that President Bloomington. A couple me a broader perspecstory. It is good for the a Friday – too late to this Cold War period John F. Kennedy was years later, we moved tive of the complex soul of both parties muster in so I was told every place on the assassinated. About to Burnsville, then world in which we live. and in many cases is a to stay on the base and globe with a name had six months before my Savage, and at retireIn recent years I have release for pent up emobegin the check-in prospies and counter spies discharge, I negotiated ment in 2003, to our been involved with the tions so many veterans cess Monday morning. roaming the streets or with the NSA to become new home on Crestview Owatonna Veterans carry with them. ◄ I LIED from B1 listening and monitorPeterson, Denis Sime, Otto T .

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On Veteran’s Day 2021, we want to honor the brave men and women of our Armed Forces for their past and continued service to our great country. Their courage, dedication and patriotism make us proud to be Americans. Thanks for defending our freedom and our ideals. We owe you much gratitude!

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As we pause on this Veteran’s Day 2021, we want to honor our living veterans! Owatonna VFW Post 3723 Dennis Abraham Kenneth Ahlman Clayton Anderson Raymond Anderson Jr. Donald Antl Jerry Arndt Jerold Atkinson Paul Arnfelt Norman Balek Ronald Ballstadt Kenneth Banks Walter Barfknecht Richard Bates James Behne Donald Bell Mitchell J. Berg Michael Berg Blair Berry James Beucler Arnold Beyer Jack Bjerk Robert Black Ronnie Blackstad Patrick Blum Brendan Boomgarden Jack Boots Robert Borwege Douglas Braaten Barry Breidenbach John Breidenbach Richard Bromley Gerald Brown Gary Bruggeman Dennis Burggraff Justin Bucholz Michael Burton Jerome Buskovick Clarence Caldwell Carroll Carlson James Carlton Richard Carroll Aaron Caswell Milton Christenson Chris Coalson Donald Cobban Verlyn Cornelius Kivden Cornelius Trent Cottingham Russell Cumberland Ronald Dagit James Dahl Daniel Dahle Marvin Dahn Joshua Dale Richard David Dwayne Davis Kevin DeVos William Disher Richard Dodds George Dow Edward Drake Mark Dressel Robert Dub Patrick Dudley Michael Dykhuis James Eidson Ronald Eggers James Engels Erick Engels

Simon Escamilla Jr. Craig Etherton Andrew Evans Dale Fairbanks Henry Falcone Dennis Ferch Victor Fischer Dennis Fisher Richard Fisher Steven Fisher Lawrence Flater Fred Flemming Robert Foreman Larry Francisco Verlin Frederick Melvin Frederick Kenneth Freeman Alfred Freiheit William French David Fritz Christopher Gadzinski Duane Gasner Duane Gehring Rene Gilarmini Anthony Glynn David Griffith Albert Hafstad Michael Hallman John Hamilton Eric Hancock James Hanna Danial Hannover Ellwood Hansen Levi Hanson Paul Hanson Todd Harris Brian Hayes Tessa Heathman Andrew Henderson Eugene Hendrickson Gary A. Henry Dwayne Hensrud Francisco Hernandez David Hickman Dennis Hickok Susan E. Hind Arthur G. Hinze James Hoffmann Donald Hofius Luke Holtus Dale Holz Paul Hosfield Dennis J. Hromadko Kenneth Huber Marvin Huntington Patrick Hurley Jerome Hurst John Iverson Lester Jante Lavern Jeno Merrill Jensen Craig Jensen Andrew Joenks Adam Johnson Dennis Johnson Donald Johnson Gary Johnson Glen Johnson Judith Johnson Marvin Johnson Steven Johnson Charles Jones Richard Jones

Donald Kalkman Nicholas Kaplan Gail Kaplan Peter Kaplan Russell Karlen Matthew Kath Paul Kavitz Matthew Kern Harold Kerkvliet Michael Klatte James Klecker Eugene Klessig Benedict Knopik Brandon Knutson Douglas Kolbe Jerry Krause Eugene Krell William Krenke Lyle Krohnberg Alden Kruschke Brent Kubat Daniel Kubat Douglas Kubista Dale Kuchinka Charles Kyllo Bernard Lacanne Sr. Laray Laite Elmer Lamont Kyro Lantsberger Larry Larson Gary Lawson Brian Lee Brian Lee James Leonard Edward Levene Emily Levy Gerald Lewison Ronald Liebaert David Linders Brian Lohberger Andrew Lohrman Donald Loken Allan Loney Gene Luedtke Ronald Maas Mark Maass David Madson Chad Mahlman Ronald Mahlman John Manthei Gary Markl Donald Matejcek Eric Matejcek Donna Mc Broom-Pet John Mc Donald John Mc Elwain John McNulty Gerald Meixner Michael Meixner Michael Meyer Gene Michaelson Eugene Miller Mary Miller Kenneth Mjoen Paul Moen Robert Mollenhauer Steven Mundy Frederick Nass Michael Nechanicky Allen Nelson Robert Nelson Theodore Nelson Richard Nissen

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These veterans are members of AMVETS, which is American Veterans, a non-partisan, volunteer-led organization formed by World War II veterans of the U.S. military. The group is based in Owatonna: Leslie Abraham John Albers Kevin Bennett Robert L. Bishop

Owatonna American Legion These are all the current members of the American Legion in Owatonna: Leslie Abraham Carl Adams Maynard Albers Lee Amundson Clayton Anderson Earl Anderson Raymond Anderson Don Antl Bruce Arett Conrad Bahe Richard Bakken Ron Ballstadt Gerald Barry Kevin Bennett Graham Benoit Robert Benson Ronald Benson Robert Bishop Jack Bjerk Ronnie Blakstad Robert Blazek Jack Boots Byron Brady Merle Brecke Daniel Brewster Blaine Brooks Norman Buck Jerry Buecksler Mark Buecksler Donald Bulver Thomas Byrne Vernol Calder David Cammock Caryl Campbell Delbert Cass Casey Christian Clyde Christofferson Loren Clemmensen Verlyn Cornelius Gary Corson Russ Cumberland Robert Danielson Jr

Roger Borchardt Merle K. Brecke Gerald C. Buecksler Arlan Burmeister Caryl Campbell Dick Day Joe Falteysek Thomas A. French Roger Hagen Eugene M. Hager John H. Hager Robert Hager

Richard David Charles Davis Eugene Debus Dennis Deets David Dietz Alan Dillemuth John Dillemuth Edward Disher William Disher Laverne Drache Mark Dressel Floyd Duncan Ronald Eggers James Eidson Terry Ekholm Dale Elsner Dewayne Erickson Dennis Ferch Ken Finholdt Richard Fisher Steven Fisher Robert Foreman Lyndin Foss Steven Frodl Ellsworth Gallentine John Gerold Dennis Ginther Lawrence Goettl Roger Green Roger Grobner Wayne Grubish Ron Gwin Tom Haberman David Hager Eugene Hager John Hager Harold Hansen Paul Hanson Robert Hardcopf O Havelka Richard Haville Maynard Hershberger Darryl Hill Arthur Hinze James Hoffmann Hans Hohrman Donald Hondel Paul Hosfield Kenneth Huber John Iverson Howard Jacobson Lester Jante Richard Jarvi John Jensen Jon Jensen

Maynard J. Hendrickson Evelyn R. Hershberger David W. Hickman Sterling Himle Duane Hobart Kenneth A. Huber Howard J. Jacobson Al W. Jirele David Kenow Eugene K. Kispert Dennis Kramer Roger J. Kuhn

Merrill Jensen Al Jirele Andrew Joenks Christopher Johnson Dennis Johnson Gerald Johnson Hilding Johnson Leonard Johnson Roger Johnson Steven Johnson Wayne Jorgensen Myron Kamrath Russel Karlen Mark Kasper Matthew Kath Gene Katzung Jerry Katzung James Kenney David Kenow Harold Kerkvliet James Killen John Kilness E Kispert Douglas Kolbe Frank Korblick John Kotz Allan Kraay Robert Kraay Robert Kreeger James Kremer Alvin Kreutz Marlin Krohnberg Alden Kruschke Gilbert Kubicek Paul Kubicek Roger Kuhn Bernie Lacanne Sr Donald Lagas Chad Lange Larry Larson Otto Lehrer III Edward Levene Gerald Lewison Gene Luedtke Rodney Lund Rolland Lurken James Lysne Ronald Mahlman James Malakowsky Bernard Malecha Donald Matejcek Troy Matejcek Duane Mccolley Hugh McDade John Mcelwain

Larry McLagan Leroy Meier Gordan Meiners Mike Meyer Tyler Mielke James Miller Sylvester Miller Christ Minske Ronald Minske Richard Mock James Moeckly Robert Mollenhauer Dakkota Moreno Fredrick Nass Allen Nelson Lloyd Nelson Robert Nelson James Oelschlager Rolf Olson Roy Olson Thomas Partridge Harvey Peglow Scott Peglow Gary Petersen Jerold Peterson William Pieper Floyd Piepho Michael Pierce Delbert Pitan Deuel Potter Paul Pribyl Eugene Rassman Larry Reese William Regan Robert Rezac Gary Ridge Arthur Ripka Henry Ripka Kenneth Robertson Lawrence Ruehling Dennis Rupprecht Thomas Russell Wilfred Schlobohm Timothy Schmidt Jarrod Schmoll Harold Schoenfeld Marvin Schull Gary Schuster Todd Schwanke Joe Schwering Harvey Sellner Dave Seykora Ronald Seykora William Shamp George Sierakowski

Thomas Kuntz Daniel A. Lee LeRoy F. Meier Charles Meixner Robert J. Meixner Lowell J. Miller Gary Petersen Michael H. Pierce Kenneth Robertson James E. Rowe Alan Runge Kenneth F. Schiller

James Skalicky Gary Smith Lyle Snider Lavern Soukup Robert Spatenka Urban Spindler Jacob Spinler Bill Spitzack Roland Sprandel Wencl Srsen John Standke Roger Standke Glen Stark F Starman Berlyn Staska Robert Staska Richard Steffen Vicent Steinbauer Victor Stenzel Mike Stokke Charles Stone James Stursa Allan Terpstra Bill Thompson Paul Thorager Jerry Tiede Donald Trenda James Vesterby Gary Volkman Thomas Voracek Bernard Waldhauser Ernest Wallace Victor Wanous Terrence Warner Raymond Wayne Robert Weber David Wegner Anthony Wencl Ben Wencl Charles Wencl Donald Wencl Larry Wencl Myron Wencl James Wierzbinski James Wiggins Robert Wilke Henry Wilmot Gary Wilson Terry Witter Rick Wittrock Norm Wobschall Duane Yule Willis Yule Russell Zirngible

Linda M. Selig Randal W. Shamp LaVern A. Soukup Robert Spatenka Wayne Starman Noris B. Trae Todd A. Voge Robert J. Weber Robert W. Wilke Henry A. Wilmot Duane Yule

Honoring Other Veterans

Harlan Redman Owatonna U.S. Army 1957-1962

Brad Sorum Owatonna U.S. Army 1988-1995

Nicholas Priebe Owatonna U.S. Navy 2008-2013

Corbin Brocker Owatonna U.S. Navy

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Honoring our veterans with dignity, respect and gratitude! Medford Area Veterans This list includes both living and deceased veterans from the Medford area. They are listed on the Veteran’s Memorial in Medford. Ronald O. Schultz Jacob J. Spinler Silvin Pribyl John H. Hager Kenneth C. Arnold Lloyd B. Barker Lyle A. Tuttle Sidney Wayne Jarva Lester B. Kanne Harlow Louis Pirkl Harvey J. Kniefel LaVern Jeno Roger Hagen Wesley C. Bettin Francis Porter John F. Paul Donald Clarence Pye Verlyn F. Cornelius Philip J. Heim Steven P. Clark David H. Nelson Jorgen Milton Jorgensen Robert A. Hobgood Merrill O. Jensen Raymond a Pelinka John Mickey Iverson Milton L. “Mickey” Iverson James E. Rowe Delmer Borwege Larry Houglum Jeffrey G. Dusek Terry T. Witter Eugene Cott Cody Allen Hager Rondol Wayne Hager Eugene Michael Hager Raymond Spinler Mark H. Dressel

Peter Clare Thoreson Dick McCann John C. Paul Dennis J. Hager Theodore F. Langeslag Leo Joseph Chicos Jim Beucler Derald Gene Meixner Roger H. Borwege Donald James Hagen Paul Thomas Kavitz Donald Hager Vincent Steinbauer Eugene F. Keller

Bernard L. Heim Earl H. Patten Charles A. Baumgart Dean G. Baumgart John F. Baumgart Camille Joseph Condon David Andrew Condon Henry Edward Maas Dennis K. Kasper Gerald J. Mikel George A. Larson David M. Cammock John R. Nowak William J. Luedtke Jr. Gene W. Luedtke Herbert H. Jaster Lyle W. Jaster Owen W. Nagel Nolan Sackett Ben McAdams Harlan B. Matz Richard Allen Tuttle Ryan O’Hearn Bud G. Phillips Fred Palmer Edwin A. Strohschein James William Hoffman Lawrence F. Koneck Emil Carl “Chuck” Johnson Marie Monique Beaulieu Johnson Lester J. Schalm L Joseph Schalm Lowell Hellevik Jr. Charles M. Wencl Harry Lynn Robinson Luverne Schlobohm Albert J. Maas James Joseph VonRuden Harry F. Rosskopf James D. Rosskopf Lowren F. Blume Elmer W. Blume Allen D. Blume Bernard Matejcek Anton Edward Stadler James C. Schull Harold A. Schoenfeld Kenneth E. Jacobson Mark Bartosch Hollis H. Root Donald D. Rafdal Arnold L. Beyer Frank Reyant Joseph F. Matejcek George B. Matejcek John Kilness

Gregory W. Quick Joshua Federly Erwin Bernard Reinhard Bernard A. Baker Michael R. Baker Carlton Joseph Uselman Daniel Thomas Cammock Juel Sigward Halverson James R. Nelson Glen Ellsworth Broughton Rodney Allen Pitan Bradley Allen Pitan Richard Henry Cory Kenneth O. Brandvold Oryle V. Davis Joseph R. Mueller Donald E. Peterson James Arlan Steinbauer Russell C. Cumberland Jr. Jerry Lageson Howard R. Blume Jerry Pacshke Richard A. Thayer William W. Quick Darrel Vernon Pofahl Urban Spindler Richard W. Cain Kenneth E. Morrow Bernie LaCanne Sr. Francis Talbert Santiago H. Gonzales Fernando Y. Gonzales Gregory Lloyd Grossbach Hubert Prinzing Jacob Nelson Kivden Cornelius John Cornelius Edgar Burmeister Frank Young Bruce Young Jerome A. Wetzel Glenn V. Wetzel Frank Talbert Darrel Bruessel Loren Bruessel Alvin Volkmann Charles Danks Lorraine Cordova Harland A. Blume Robert Green Andrew Gengler Vincent J. Matejcek Donald Fred Johnson David Charles Boynton Everett G. Mielke

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Memories from a veteran Editor’s Note: Hank Stange, 92, lives in Owatonna. He served in the U.S. Army from Aug. 24, 1948 to June 16, 1952. Thanks Hank for your incredible contributions to serving our country!

BY HANK STANGE

n Tuesday, Aug. 24, 1948, I was one of 24 enlistees leaving Owatonna via Chicago Northwestern Rail bound for Winona’s Fifth Army Area, Army and Air Force Recruiting Office. After a swearing in ceremony, receiving rank of recruit (grade E7), basic instructions and a box dinner, we spent the night in army sleeping bags on the hard floor at the Post Office building. After a hearty breakfast Wednesday, we were ordered to Fort Knox Kentucky via Chicago, Fifth Army headquarters. We boarded another train arriving at headquarters early afternoon. We were issued fatigue uniforms, attended classes covering general orders, ranks, guard duties and military discipline. On Thursday, Aug. 26, we left by train southbound to Fort Knox. After breakfast in the car, it was a relaxing day. At Fort Knox, we met about 150 area enlistees to complete our company roster and had many and thorough instructions preparing us for military life. On Saturday, Sept. 11, we left on a slow U.S. Army Troop train with our destination being Camp Stoneman in Pittsburg, Calif. Our train gave precedence to all civilian trains so we experienced a lot of waiting. We arrived at Camp Stoneman on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1948. I was promoted to private (grade E6) on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 1949. On Jan. 13, I started a study program with USAFI toward earning a high school diploma. That same week I volunteered for Special Duty as part of a Honor Guard detail and celebrated my 20th birthday driving daily to Oakland Army Base, Military Police compound. From Jan. 18 through Feb. 7, the Honor Guard provided military presence for thousands of World War II Pacific Area KIA’s (killed in action) being returned home on U.S. Army transport ships. One team aboard ship draped each casket with the U.S. Flag before the casket was conveyed down to an enclosed dock. My team on the dock received the casket, removed and folded the flag for presentation to the family at the future military burial. This was a very humbling experience in my life. Next was weeks of Transportation Corps training at Fort Lawton and a landship at Mukilteo, Wash. On Saturday, April 16, 1949, I was promoted to Private First Class (grade E5). On May 13, our company boarded USAT Frederick Funston for Port of Whittier Alaska. I would call Whittier my home for the next 13 months. Whittier had its military start in 1941 while the U.S. was anticipating Japan’s attack. It was the only deep water port open

year around for large ships and we unloaded, warehoused and loaded supplies and equipment for and from all interior Alaska. Some lighter situations stand out: Briefly, I was a part-time disc jockey at our local radio station. Between records, I would announce the time and weather after reporting “This is ALAW, Americans Lost at Whittier, your 500 watt voice of Whittier Alaska.” Later, at the request of Corporal Waldron Johnson of Hastings, I reluctantly joined the Dakota Kids country band as string bass player. Shortly thereafter, I was promoted to MC as the instrument and I were incompatible. My band membership was short lived by choice. After that, I began a 15-month course of training with International Detective Training School in Washington, D.C. From Saturday, July 2 through Monday, July 4, Private First Class John E. Potter of Missouri and I went on pass to explore Whittier Glacier and the mountainous countryside around the Port. We each were issued a 30-caliber Carbine from the Arms Rooms for personal protection. I also carried a 32-caliber revolver for possible close encounter with a bear or other threatening wildlife. We had a very interesting three days and two nights out in the wilderness with no threats. We target shot all but one cartridge from my revolver, saving one for emergency as we entered the limits of the camp. Long weapons were not to be fired in except in an emergency. We returned the weapons and ammunition to the Arms Room. Each Saturday a work detail cleaned the Orderly Room, Supply

Room and Arms Room. July 9, 1949 was no exception. A friend, Private Roger T. Myers of Rome, N.Y. was one of a team assigned duty to the Arms Room. Shortly, a report of gunfire was heard. Roger was holding the revolver I had returned. He loaded the one remaining cartridge into the cylinder, held it to his head and fired a fatal shot. He was 19 years old. These events are as fresh in my memory as if happened last week. On Monday, July 18, 1949, I was awarded a Certificate of Proficiency for completing a course in Military Justice, Articles of War, Disciplinary Punishment under Article 104, Composition and Jurisdiction of General, Special and Summary Courts Martial and Procedures before trial. I publicly confessed my Christian faith along with eight others in a Lutheran Confirmation ceremony on Sept. 11. New Year’s Eve 1950 gave excuse for some to acquire bootleg liquor for their celebration. Others of us attended chapel service and later hung out in the barracks for the Service Club where I worked part time. Early New Year’s Day bed check found two or three young men missing. Later they were found at the railroad yards. They were poisoned from drinking denatured alcohol which they thought by filtering it through a loaf of bread would allow it to be consumed. I believe I recall hearing that their lips and mouth were burned black. What a tragic celebration in our “alcoholic beverage” society. My 21st birthday was on Jan. 21, 1950. I was promoted to Corporal (grade E4) on Wednesday, Feb. 1. A special order is-

sued on May 18 directed out company to leave Port of Whittier for Fort Lawton Washington on or about May 30. Returning on the same ship, but now the Navy conveyed us on USNS Frederick Funston, stopping at Kodiak Island and Adak in the Aleutian Chain to board personnel. An order on June 12 released our company for transfer stateside. On June 13, I was authorized 40 days leave which I spent at home in Owatonna with my parents and family. My Territory of Alaska High School diploma dated June 16, 1950 arrived after several months of make-up studies and tests. On Saturday, July 29, I reported to 502nd Replacement Company in Fort Hood Texas. On Aug. 1, Private First Class Tommy Ogle of Oklahoma and I were transferred to 124th Armored Ordnance Maintenance Battalion. Tommy just returned from 14 months in the Pacific. I was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 124th AOMB on Aug. 2. On Tuesday, Dec. 5, I was assigned Special Duty with Provisional School Battalion as parts procurer for several months. Our mission: training young soldiers in tank maintenance and repair. On April 12, 1951, I finally received my diploma for completing required training and tests with International Detective Training School in Washington, D.C. After Special Duty service, Sgt. James McCarty and I were directed to return AOLs from wherever they were to appropriate quarters at Fort Hood. An acquaintance of ours, Sgt. First Class Robert Bischoff was reportedly at his mother’s

house in Taylor, Texas. I requisitioned a Jeep from the motor pool, and Jim and I were issued Browning M1911, 45-caliber semi-automatic sidearms. When we arrived in front of the small older house, I noticed a little used driveway overgrown with weeds and brown grass. A trim elderly lady came out, wiping her eyes with a “mom type” apron before folding her hands under it. We were invited into the house and she offered us coffee and cookies with her son, who offered us no resistance. We visited a short time and finally explained we were on a schedule and had to leave. The three of us walked down the driveway to our Jeep and waved good bye as his mom waved while again wiping tears from her eyes. His mom reminded me of my blind little mother in Owatonna who also used her apron for many things. I remember her using it to wipe our eyes when we cried, handle a hot oven door, to carry eggs into the house, to bring wood to the kitchen stove. That unforgettable episode in Taylor nearly broke my heart. I had returned to Headquarters and was never without a car since coming to Fort Hood. Friend Tommy Ogle and I were like minded in several areas and had become close buddies. Together we made several weekend trips to Oklahoma as his parents almost adopted me, inviting me back with Tommy. He had also accompanied me to Owatonna to meet my family when we took a seven-day leave. At a time in Oklahoma for a full week, Tommy was doing chores for his mom. I folded my army blanket for a pillow, tossed

it on the cool grass in the shade of my car and laid down with my cap over my eyes. I came to life hearing giggling. Thinking it was Sue, Tommy’s cute little sister and her friend Beverly, I jumped up and behold, there were two big girls, pretty teenagers, laughing at me. Mary Sue White had invited friend Charlotte Johnson to her rural home for the weekend and they were waiting for her dad to pick them up later. Mary Sue knew Tommy and heard he was home from the Army. I’m so thankful the Lord used Tommy and Mary Sue for Char and I to meet. The four of us went to a drive-in for a Dr. Pepper. Before leaving, Char “accidentally” spilled ice and the remainder of her drink in my lap. Later on June 16, 1952, I was discharged and stopped in Oklahoma for goodbyes en route back to Owatonna. In mid June 1953, I became footloose and headed for Dallas and employment. I stopped in Oklahoma for a driving break and to visit the Ogle family. As I was leaving town, I noticed Char on the main street. We talked a while and she was preparing to return to college in Oklahoma City. We closed conversation with her saying, “if you’re ever in Oklahoma City, call me.” I wrote down her phone number and we parted. Plans changed. The next morning I drove to Oklahoma City. We dated, were engaged Aug. 10 and married Nov. 6, 1953, three days after Char’s 18th birthday. We were together 63 years when she passed to Glory. There’s details to this story, but suffice it to say (according to Mark 7:37): “He does all things well.”

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GOPHER CONFERENCE STANDINGS FOOTBALL GOPHER CONFERENCE Blooming Prairie Bethlehem Academy Randolph NRHEG United South Central WEM Kenyon-Wanamingo JWP Hayfield Medford

Conf. 6-0-0 4-0-0 4-1-0 4-1-0 2-1-0 1-3-0 1-4-0 0-2-0 0-5-0 0-5-0

Overall 10-0-0 7-3-0 6-4-0 4-5-0 5-5-0 3-6-0 3-6-0 1-8-0 2-7-0 0-9-0

MID SOUTHEAST – WHITE DIVISION Blooming Prairie St. Clair/Loyola Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop NRHEG WEM Medford

VOLLEYBALL Bethlehem Academy Kenyon-Wanamingo WEM Medford NRHEG JWP United South Central Triton Maple River Blooming Prairie Randolph

Div. 7-0-0 5-2-0 3-2-0 2-4-0 1-4-0 0-6-0

Overall 10-0-0 7-3-0 8-2-0 4-5-0 3-6-0 0-9-0

Conf. 9-0-0 9-1-0 8-2-0 10-3-0 6-5-0 4-6-0 2-6-0 1-5-0 1-7-0 2-8-0 2-8-0

Overall 17-11-0 18-4-0 14-12-0 20-7-0 15-13-1 7-13-0 6-14-0 3-14-0 2-14-0 6-19-0 3-17-0

BIG NINE CONFERENCE STANDINGS FOOTBALL BIG NINE CONFERENCE Mankato West Rochester Mayo

Conf. 7-0-0 6-1-0

Overall 9-0-0 8-1-0

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Junior left side Lauren Bangs goes for a kill attempt against Northfield in the team’s game on Friday. Owatonna’s offense struggled to find answers for Northfield defense, only recording 33 points across three sets. Owatonna Faribault Mankato East Northfield Rochester Century Winona Red Wing Rochester John Marshall Austin Albert Lea

5-2-0 4-1-0 4-1-0 4-5-0 4-5-0 2-4-0 1-3-0 1-5-0 1-7-0 0-6-0

6-3-0 7-3-0 6-3-0 4-6-0 4-6-0 4-6-0 1-8-0 1-8-0 1-8-0 0-9-0

BIG SOUTHEAST – RED DIVISION Mankato West Rochester Mayo Owatonna New Prague Northfield Rochester Century Rochester John Marshall Austin

Div. 8-0-0 7-1-0 5-3-0 5-3-0 4-5-0 3-5-0 1-7-0 0-8-0

Overall 9-0-0 8-1-0 6-3-0 6-3-0 4-6-0 4-6-0 1-8-0 1-8-0

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BIG SOUTHEAST – BLUE DIVISION Div. 7-1-0 6-1-0 6-2-0 4-3-0 4-5-0 4-5-0 1-7-0 0-8-0

Stewartville Mankato East Kasson-Mantorville Faribault Winona Byron Red Wing Albert Lea

VOLLEYBALL Rochester Mayo Northfield Rochester Century Mankato West Red Wing Owatonna Mankato East Faribault Rochester John Marshall Albert Lea Winona Austin

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GIRLS TENNIS Rochester Mayo Mankato West Rochester Century Owatonna Winona Rochester John Marshall Northfield Austin Mankato East Red Wing Albert Lea Faribault

GIRLS SOCCER Conf. 11-0-0 10-1-0 8-1-0 8-4-0 7-4-0 5-5-0 4-4-0 4-7-0 3-7-0 2-8-0 1-10-0 0-10-0

Overall 16-1-0 16-4-0 10-4-0 11-6-0 13-9-0 6-5-0 4-5-0 6-10-0 3-12-0 5-9-0 2-12-0 0-17-0

Conf. 10-1-0 9-2-0 7-4-0 6-4-1 6-4-1 6-4-1 5-5-1 3-5-3 5-6-0 4-6-1 0-10-1 0-10-1

Overall 13-2-0 11-3-0 12-4-0 10-5-1 10-5-1 6-6-3 9-6-1 5-5-4 7-9-0 5-6-1 2-12-1 0-14-1

Conf. 10-1-0 9-2-0 8-2-1 7-3-1 7-3-1 7-4-0 6-5-0 3-6-2 3-7-1 2-9-0 1-10-0 0-11-0

Overall 14-2-1 10-4-2 8-4-2 11-3-2 10-4-2 9-7-0 10-6-0 3-8-2 3-8-1 2-12-0 2-14-0 1-15-0

Conf. 8-0-0 6-2-0 5-2-0 5-2-0 5-2-0 4-4-0 4-4-0 3-5-0 2-6-0 2-6-0 1-5-0 0-7-0

Overall 8-1-0 7-2-0 6-3-0 5-2-0 5-2-0 6-4-0 5-4-0 3-5-0 2-6-0 2-6-0 2-6-0 0-8-0

SWIM & DIVE

BOYS SOCCER Rochester Century Rochester Mayo Mankato West Owatonna Winona Austin Mankato East Rochester John Marshall Faribault Northfield Albert Lea Red Wing

Mankato East Rochester Century Rochester Mayo Winona Mankato West Owatonna Red Wing Northfield Rochester John Marshall Austin Albert Lea Faribault

Rochester Century Mankato West Mankato East Northfield Rochester Mayo Winona Austin Red Wing Owatonna Rochester John Marshall Albert Lea Faribault

2021 FOOTBALL MANIA FEATURING: LOCAL • COLLEGE • PRO TEAMS Football Contest Rules CONTEST PERIOD: Sept. 22-Dec. 8. Different games will be featured each week in the newspaper. HOW TO WIN: Read the advertisements on this page and pick the team you think will win each game. Write the team’s name in the blank with the corresponding number. Cut out and drop off at Steele County Times, 411 E. Main St., Blooming Prairie or 109 W. Rose St., Owatonna (Mailboxes outside both buildings, if office is closed), mail to Steele County Times, P.O. Box 247, Blooming Prairie, MN 55917 or email to bptimes@frontiernet.net. Must be returned by 5 p.m. on Tuesday prior to the games.

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Growing up, I remember watching old highlights of athletes I admired, such as Joe Namath, Deion Sanders and Sean Taylor putting on a show between the boundary lines with their distinct play styles. However, one thing about these athletes stood out almost as much as their athletic ability: their style. Most sports fans have heard Sanders’ iconic saying, “If you look good you, you feel good. If you feel good, you play good. If you play good, they pay good.” It’s hard to argue with that logic. One thing that I’ve noticed from the sidelines this season, particularly on the gridiron, is how some “old school” trends are finding their way back onto the field. While other sports, including volleyball and cross-country, have fairly strict codes about what can and can’t be worn, football offers athletes a great deal of freedom. One style that has found its way to seemingly every team is the mullet. While it’s hard to see the business in the front with a helmet on, the party in the back is definitely on display for spectators. One mullet that stands out, in particular, is that of Blooming Prairie receiver Colin Jordison. It’s hard to miss Jordison’s blonde locks flying around the field as he makes plays at wide receiver, defensive back and even kicker. With the talent and platinum blonde locks, it’s hard not to draw comparisons to college football legend Brian “The Boz” Bosworth’s mullet back in his days at the University of Oklahoma. I’ve also noticed Medford, NRHEG and Owatonna athletes and fans alike sporting the look. As a former mulleted-athlete myself, I have to say that I am a fan of the style and hope that it is here to stay. Another trend making its way back to the field is taping and spatting. In particular, I have seen a decent number of athletes go back to the nogloves and taped fingers look that Sean Taylor popularized. For those unfamiliar, Taylor used to take thin tape and wrap one piece around each small bone on his fingers to give himself added grip without having to wear gloves. Gloves are notorious for getting wet and losing their “stick.” Tape, on the other hand, will not lose its grip as the friction of the tape with the ball is what gives athletes the edge.

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Sophomore quarterback Jacob Ginskey takes the snap and pushes forward on a quarterback sneak against Northﬁeld. Ginskey scored on the rush to put Owatonna up 21-7. Owatonna went on to beat Northﬁeld 33-7.

Huskies defeat Northfield, 33-7 Face Mayo in 1AAAAA title game

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The Owatonna Huskies beat the Northfield Raiders 33-7 in the semifinal round of the Section 1AAAAA playoffs to advance to the championship game. Owatonna will face Rochester Mayo at Mayo High School on Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. The Huskies have already traveled to Mayo once this year to face

the Spartans, losing 58-31 in the team’s first game of the season. “With nine games under our belt, I think we have improved in many facets of our game and are a much different team than we were week one. We are running the ball more consistently and protecting the quarterback,” said Owatonna head coach Jeff Williams. Owatonna earned a

first-round bye in the playoffs and went on to beat Northfield 33-7, improving its record to 6-3 overall and 5-3 in-conference. The Huskies marched their way into the section final behind dominant performances by both the offense and defense in the game against Northfield. Big plays came early for Owatonna, as junior defensive back Colling

Vick made a diving interception on the first Northfield drive of the game to give Owatonna possession. The interception by Vick led to a sustained Huskies drive and a four-yard rushing score by senior running back Dylan Maas. The Huskies tacked on an extra point to lead 7-0 with 3:17 remaining in the first quarter. Northfield an-

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play of Blooming Prairie’s drive after the St. Clair score, senior quarterback Drew Kittelson connected with senior wide receiver Carson Brennecke for a 65-yard passing touchdown, with Brennecke scoring the extra point attempt after to make the score 7-6. In the team’s next drive, Kittelson found Brennecke once again, this time on a five-yard passing touchdown. Brennecke’s point after attempt was blocked and the score remained 13-6 at the end of the first quarter. Blooming Prairie’s momentum continued in the second quarter as Kittelson found junior wide receiver Cade Christianson on a six-yard passing touchdown. Brennecke tacked on See BP on B13 ►

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VOLLEYBALL NRHEG heads to quarterﬁnals

The NRHEG Panthers rolled past St. Clair in three sets to advance to the next round of the Section 2AA tournament. The No. 3 Panthers defeated No. 6 St. Clair in New Richland with three straight set wins of 25-18, 25-20 and 25-7. Senior outside hitter Sophie Stork had 15 kills, six digs, one ace block and one ace serve, and led the team in offensive points. Sophomore setter Hallie Schultz assisted on 29 of NRHEG’s 75 points adding two digs and one ace block. Defensively, senior libero Sidney Schultz kept the backcourt in check tallying 15 digs to go with two assists and one ace serve. NRHEG head coach Onika Peterson said she is proud of the way her team competed throughout the match and was especially impressed with how the offense and defense were able to work with one another to keep a fast tempo. After winning the match, the Panthers went on to play Maple River at Mankato East High School on Monday, Nov. 1. Maple River entered the match against NRHEG as the No. 7 seed in the tournament after beating No. 2 Waseca in the opening round. Scores from NRHEG’s match against Maple River were not available at press time.

BP loses to Cannon Falls

The No. 17 Blooming Prairie volleyball team beat No. 16 Rochester Lourdes to enter the Section 1AA tournament, but lost its first-round section match against No. 1 Cannon Falls. The Awesome Blossoms beat Lourdes on Monday, Oct. 25 in four sets 25-22, 25-22, 18-25 and 25-18 to enter the tournament, before losing in three sets 9-25, 14-25 and 20-25 to Cannon Falls. Blooming Prairie’s team defense was on display against Lourdes recording 53 digs. Junior outside hitter and backcourt specialist Madi Lea had 13 digs to lead the team. Junior middle blocker Sierra Larson also had nine digs and picking up right where she left off since returning from her broken finger injury. Juniors Abby Hefling, middle blocker, and Anna Pauly, setter, both had a team-high eight kills. Just three-days later, the Awesome Blossoms offense struggled against No. 1-ranked Cannon Falls. Blooming Prairie failed to reach double-digit points in the first set and couldn’t climb back from the deficit. Hefling was the team’s top offensive producer with six kills and three ace serves. Defensively, sophomore setter Macy Lembke recorded a team-high four digs. The loss officially ends Blooming Prairie’s season.

CROSS-COUNTRY NRHEG boys, girls ﬁnish 8th

The NRHEG Panthers boys and girls cross-country teams both placed eighth at the Section 2A meet at Blue Earth on Friday, Oct. 29. The boys team came in eighth place in a field of 14 teams while the girls team finished eighth in a field of 15 teams. According to NRHEG head coach Miles Otstot, the team placements were deceiving as the teams were led by some season-best finishes from NRHEG runners. The boys team was led by eighth-graders Devon Nelton and Jacob Karl, who both ran their best times of the season and finished in 29th and 32nd respectively. Nelton edged Karl out by a mere five seconds, finishing in 18:58 to Karl’s 19:03. Despite the season-best times, neither runner earned all-section honors. On the girls team, eight-grader Quinn VanMaldeghem and senior Torri Vaale earned all-section honors. VanMaldeghem was the only NRHEG runner to crack the Top 10, finishing in ninth in 21:03. Vaale followed closely behind, finishing in 11th place in 21:43. Both athletes recorded season-best times with their finishes. VanMaldeghem was also one spot away from qualifying for the state meet as an individual as only the top-eight finishers qualify. As a result of the team’s finish, the NRHEG Panthers’ season comes to an end.

BP places 14th and 17th

The Blooming Prairie boys and girls cross-country teams officially finished their season with 14th and 17th place finishes at the Section 1A meet. The girls team finished in 14th with 344 points and the boys team finished in 17th place with 402 points. Seventh-grader Gloria Hernandez led the girls team once again with a 14th place finish in 21:22. Hernandez ran a personal record time, but finished four spots short of qualifying for the state meet as an individual. The girls team’s next finisher was senior Emily Miller, who despite finishing under three minutes after Hernandez, came in 70th place. Junior Chloe McCarthy was Blooming Prairie’s only other runner to crack the Top 100, finishing in 76th place in 24:20. The boys team was led one final time on the season by junior Hosea Baker, who finished in 39th place in 19:16. Baker was followed by junior Jesse Cardenas, 72nd place, and sophomore Tyler Forstek, 86th place. Blooming Prairie’s team result did not qualify it for the state meet, and no runners qualified for the state meet as individuals.

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Quarterfinal Action

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Senior defensive lineman Walker Thompson attempts to strip the football from a St. Clair rusher in NRHEG’s opening-round playoff game against St. Clair on Tuesday, Oct. 26. NRHEG’s defense held St. Clair to only 13 points, but ultimately lost 13-7.

NRHEG loses to St. Clair, 13-7

BY JOHNNIE PHILLIPS SPORTS EDITOR

The NRHEG Panthers’ football season ended on Tuesday, Oct. 26 when the team lost to St. Clair 13-7. The game came down to the wire. With 15 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, the Panthers had one last attempt to tie and possibly take the lead with possession inside of the St. Clair 20-yard line. “We had a chance at the end with a nice drive picking up some plays in the air. We just were not able to finish. I give our team a lot of credit for sticking it out and being in it. Our offense struggled a bit at times, but our defense really stepped up and played well in big moments,” said head

coach Marc Kruger. NRHEG jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the first quarter when senior quarterback Tyrone Wilson connected with senior wide receiver Bo Budach for a nine-yard touchdown, followed by a successful extra-point attempt. However, the touchdown was the Panthers’ last score of the night as stalled drives and turnovers kept NRHEG off the scoreboard for the remainder of the game. St. Clair retaliated before the half ended with a touchdown of its own, capitalizing on a nine-yard rushing touchdown after a long drive. St. Clair scored the game-winning touchdown with four minutes remaining in the third

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Senior defensive end Jack Olson and a teammate work together to tackle a St. Clair rusher. Olson had nine total tackles and one tackle for a loss and ﬁnished the game as NRHEG’s leading tackler.

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quarter on a six-yard rushing touchdown. An unsuccessful extra-point attempt left some hope for NRHEG, but the squad was unable to reach the end zone before time expired. Two fumbles and two interceptions contributed to NRHEG’s offensive struggles and ended up making the difference in the team’s second close loss to St. Clair. Earlier in the season, the Panthers lost to St. Clair 14-13 after a failed two-point conversion in the final minutes of the game. While the team’s season may be over, Kruger remained in good spirits reflecting on the team he had the opportunity to coach this year. “This team was extremely special to me because the seniors were freshmen my first year. I have been able to see them all the way through, and that has been amazing.” Kruger and NRHEG will look to come back stronger next year, and Kruger said he believes that there is reason for Panthers supporters to be excited.

“We bring back Andrew Phillips, who may be the best player in southern Minnesota next year. He had a fantastic season, and we will be able to expect even more from him next year. There is some good talent on our line coming back, and we were a large team to begin with, so we will have a lot of underclassmen looking to fill the holes now.”

Player Stats Passing

#11 Tyrone Wilson — 6-18 61 yards 1 TD 2 Int

Rushing

#29 Andrew Phillips — 9 att. 40 yards; #11 Tyrone Wilson — 9 att. 14 yards; #34 Clay Stenzel — 1 att. 0 yards; #7 Porter Peterson — 1 att. -4 yards

Receiving

#2 Bo Budach — 3 rec. 56 yards 1 TD; #82 Alex Dobberstein — 1 rec. 16 yards; #29 Andrew Phillips — 1 rec. 5 yards: #13 Jack Olson — 1 rec. -16 yards

Defense

#13 Jack Olson — 9.0 tackles 9 solo 1 TFL; #34 Clay Stenzel — 9.0 tackles 8 solo 2 assist 1 TFL; #76 Maverick Knutson — 7.5 tackles 6 solo 3 assist 1 TFL; #65 Walker Thompson — 5.0 tackles 2 solo 6 assist; #64 Makota Misgen — 4.5 tackles 4 solo 1 assist; #4 Charlie Nissen — 3.5 tackles 3 solo 1 assist; #60 Ralph Roesler — 3.5 tackles 3 solo 1 assist; #11 Tyrone Wilson — 3.0 tackles 3 solo 1 TFL

Medford ousted by BP, 43-0 BY JOHNNIE PHILLIPS SPORTS EDITOR

The Blooming Prairie Awesome Blossoms beat Medford 43-0 in the opening round of the Section 2AA playoffs on Tuesday, Oct. 26, officially ending Medford’s season. With the win the Awesome Blossoms advanced into the semifinal round of play, where the team defeated St. Clair, 47-19. Medford’s loss to Blooming Prairie was the second in as many weeks.

Before the 43-0 game on Tuesday, the Tigers were beaten at home 48-7 in a similar fashion. The 2021 season will go down as a season to forget for the Tigers. The team struggled on offense the entire year and finished the season with an 0-9 record — its worst finish since the 2015-2016 season when the Tigers also went 0-9. Next year’s squad figures to see a lot of familiar faces, as the Tigers lose just six seniors to graduation in a

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roster of 36 athletes. Finishing their high school careers on the field are quarterback Justin Ristau, wide receiver Tyler Buck, defensive back Reed Cumberland, kicker Jacob Andrews, running back Jack Paulson and lineman Bryce Grayson.

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Tigers struggle at sections

The Medford Tigers cross-country team struggled at the section meet, with the boys team finishing 14th of 17 teams and the girls team coming in 17th out of 17 teams. Junior Cohen Stursa came in 51st place in the boys race, earning Medford’s top finish between both the boys and girls teams. Stursa finished with a 19:36 time. Behind Stursa were juniors Cohen O’Connor and Austin Erickson who finished in 61st and 71st place. O’Connor finished in 19:52 and Erickson finished in 20:04. Seventh-grader Kristen Biebighauser finished in 88th place in 25:14 to lead the girls team. Sophomore Isabel Miller followed closely behind Biebighauser, finishing in 96th place in 26:01. Medford’s results did not qualify the team for the state meet, and no athletes from the team finished high enough to participate as individuals at the state meet.

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Passing

#12 Justin Ristau — 5-15 62 yards 1 Int

Rushing

#4 Drew Kittelson — 8-11 182 yards 4 TD; #9 Brady Kittelson — 1-1 5 yards

Rushing

Receiving

#24 Cole Wangen — 16 att. 83 yards 1 TD; #4 Drew Kittelson — 3 att. 54 yards 1 TD; #25 Tyler Archer — 11 att. 50 yards; #23 Carson Brennecke — 2 att. 15 yards; #42 Micah Donnelly — 3 att. 6 yards; #9 Brady Kittelson — 1 att. 2 yards

Receiving

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Medford Player Stats

#28 Garron Hoffman — 14 att. 39 yards 1 Fum; #12 Justin Ristau — 5 att. 0 yards; #4 Tyler Buck — 1 att. 0 yards; #8 Jesse Ortiz — 2 att. -2 yards

Passing

Medford junior defensive lineman Dillon Bartosch attempts to drag down Blooming Prairie junior running back Tyler Archer. Bartosch led the Tigers defense with eight total tackles and one tackle for a loss.

solo 4 assist 1.5 TFL 1 sack 1 safety; #25 Tyler Archer — 5.0 tackles 3 solo 4 assist 1.5 TFL; #53 Payton Fristedt — 3.0 tackles 6 assist; #5 Cade Christianson — 2.5 tackles 1 solo 3 assist 1 Int; #74 Sam Pirkl — 2.0 tackles 4 assist 1 safety

#2 Colin Jordison — 4 rec. 79 yards 2 TD; #23 Carson Brennecke — 2 rec. 68 yards 1 TD; #16 Garret Farr — 1 rec. 23 yards 1 TD; #89 Sam Skillestad — 1 rec. 12 yards; #42 Micah Donnelly — 1 rec. 5 yards

Defense

#12 Alex Lea — 4.0 tackles 2

#4 Tyler Buck — 1 rec. 44 yards; #13 Casey Chambers — 1 rec. 12 yards; #17 Connor Jones — 1 rec. 7 yards; #8 Jesse Ortiz — 2 rec. -1 yards 1 Fum

Defense

#78 Dillon Bartosch — 8.0 tackles 8 solo 1 TFL; #52 Tate Hermes — 5.0 tackles 5 solo; #28 Garron Hoffman — 5.0 tackles 5 solo; #17 Connor Jones — 4.0 tackles 4 solo; #57 Dylan Heiderscheidt — 3.0 tackles 3 solo 1 TFL; #62 Bryce Grayson — 3.0 tackles 3 solo 1 TFL; #33 Charley Elwood — 3.0 tackles 3 solo

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OHS defensive backs Collin Vick and Caleb Vereide team up for a tackle in Saturday's game. Owatonna's defense allowed just seven points in the game.

Senior defensive lineman Ryley Glassmaker breaks into the backfield and sacks Northfield’s quarterback. Glassmaker and the defensive line pressured Northfield’s quarterback all game, neutralizing the Raiders’ passing attack.

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across the middle for a 19-yard passing touchdown. The big play came on third and goal from the 19-yard line, as penalties and plays for losses pushed the Huskies nearly out of the red zone. Junior kicker Drew Henson’s extra point was good to make the game 14-7 and that’s where the score stayed through halftime. After the half, it was all Huskies the rest of the way. Ginskey scored on a one-yard quarterback sneak with 7:58 remaining in the third, before the defense scored points of its own on a safety near the end of the quarter to make the score 23-7. One more passing touchdown from Ginskey to Williams along with a successful 25yard field goal by Henson ended the scoring in the fourth quarter to give Owatonna a 33-7 victory. Owatonna’s run game against Northfield was the catalyst for the offense with 259 total

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yards on 48 rushing attempts, averaging 5.4 yards-per-carry. Maas was the main workhorse for the Huskies, carrying the ball 33 times for 152 yards and a touchdown. Ginskey also found success through the air with five completions on 10 attempts for 101 yards and two touchdowns. Williams caught both touchdowns from Ginskey, finishing with three receptions for 81 yards and two touchdowns. The Huskies’ defense also kept the scoring margin wide in favor of Owatonna by holding Northfield to only 134 yards of total offense and adding a safety. All of Northfield’s yards came via passes, as Owatonna held the Raiders to minus 2 rushing yards on 14 attempts. Vick was all over the field for the Huskies

totaling 6.5 tackles with one pass deflection and one interception. Senior defensive lineman Ryley Glassmaker had Owatonna’s only sack of the game, dragging down Northfield’s quarterback late in the second quarter. “Our tackling has improved substantially and we’re more disciplined in carrying out our assignments and doing our jobs. Mayo is explosive. Containing the Holcomb in the air and Smith on the ground will be a tall order. No one has shut them down completely. We’re happy for the opportunity,” said Williams. Mayo enters the game against Owatonna as the No. 1 seed in the section. The Spartans finished the season with a near-perfect 8-1 overall record and a 6-1 in-conference record, only losing to Mankato West.

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Senior wide receiver Nick Williams concentrates on a jump-ball reception down the Owatonna sideline in the first quarter of the Huskies’ game against Northfield. Williams’ catch set up the first Huskies touchdown en route to Owatonna’s 33-7 win over Northfield on Saturday, Oct. 30.

Player Stats Passing

#13 Jacob Ginskey — 5-10 101 yards 2 TD

Rushing

#4 Dylan Maas — 33 att. 152 yards 1 TD; #13 Jacob Ginskey — 6 att. 55 yards 1 TD; #2 Conner Grems — 5 att. 43 yards; #34 Dezmond Nichols — 2 att. 8 yards; #12 Grant

Achterkirch — 1 att. 1 yard; #9 Porter Kuchenbecker — 1 att. 0 yards

Receiving

#5 Nick Williams — 3 rec. 81 yards 2 TD; #4 Dylan Maas — 1 rec. 6 yards; #12 Grant Achterkirch — 1 rec. 14 yards

Defense

#18 Collin Vick — 6.5 tackles 6 solo 1 assist 1 Int 1 PD; #26

Caleb Vereide — 5.5 tackles 5 solo 1 assist; #12 Grant Achterkirch — 4.5 tackles 4 solo 1 assist; #16 Cael Dowling — 3.5 tackles 3 solo 1 assist; #2 Conner Grems — 3.5 tackles 3 solo 1 assist; #81 Owen Beyer — 2.5 tackles 2 solo 1 assist 1 PD; #51 Ryley Glassmaker — 1.0 tackles 1 solo 1 Sack

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the point after to make the score 20-6. The Kittelson-to-Brennecke connection could not be stopped in the first half, as the two connected again with 1:04 left in the first half for a 16-yard passing touchdown. Another blocked point-after attempt kept the score at 26-6. St. Clair answered before halftime with a quick 67-yard drive for a touchdown, moving the score to 26-13 at halftime. The Awesome Blossoms came out from halftime firing, finishing a four-play, 80-yard drive with a 62-yard rushing touchdown by Kittelson. The extra point attempt was good, making the score 33-13. Shortly after the touchdown, Blooming Prairie regained possession at the St. Clair 17yard line where a twoplay drive ended with a one-yard Brennecke rushing touchdown. Brennecke’s extra point was good to make the score 40-13. Brennecke’s four-touchdown performance was a season-high for the senior athlete. A 62-yard rushing touchdown and missed extra point in the third quarter were St. Clair’s last points of the game.

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Senior Tyler Archer (25) of Blooming Prairie scrambles for more yardage in Saturday night’s 47-19 win over St. Clair/Loyola. The touchdown made the game 40-19. One more third-quarter touchdown by senior running back Tyler Archer and an extra point by Brennecke capped the scoring for the night at 47-19. Archer’s touchdown came from five yards out and capped an 11-play, 82-yard drive at the end of the third

quarter. Blooming Prairie’s win moves them into the Section 2AA championship game against No. 2 Maple River on Friday at Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton High School at 7 p.m. Maple River beat No. 3 Blue Earth Area, 8-7 in overtime, to advance to the championship game.

Player Stats Passing

#4 Drew Kittelson — 13-14 200 yards 4 TD

Rushing

#25 Tyler Archer — 22 att. 131 yards 1 TD; #4 Drew Kittelson — 5 att. 92 yards 1 TD; #24 Cole Wangen — 4 att. 9 yards; #23 Carson Brennecke — 1 att. 1 yard 1 TD; #9 Brady Kittelson — 1 att. 3 yards

Receiving

#23 Carson Brennecke — 4 rec. 92 yards 3 TD; #18 Xavier Rennie — 4 rec. 44 yards; #5 Cade Christianson — 4 rec. 35

yards 1 TD; #25 Tyler Archer — 1 rec. 27 yards

Defense

#25 Tyler Archer — 8.0 tackles 3 solo 10 assist 0.5 TFL 0.5 Sack; #18 Xavier Rennie — 3.5 tackles 2 solo 3 assist 1.0 TFL 1.0 Sack; #59 Ezra Riley — 3.0

tackles 1 solo 4 assist 1.5 TFL 1.0 Sack; #74 Sam Pirkl — 3.0 tackles 6 assist 0.5 TFL 0.5 Sack; #89 Sam Skillestad — 4.5 tackles 4 solo 1 assist 0.5 TFL; #12 Alex Lea — 4.5 tackles 9 assist; #5 Cade Christianson — 4.5 tackles 2 solo 5 assist

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A STEELE COUNTY SPORTS PIONEER Heger: ‘It didn’t just happen, you know…’ BY JOHNNIE PHILLIPS SPORTS EDITOR

A Steele County local through-andthrough, one of Pat Heger’s claims to fame is that her Medford home is the second, original home in the woods of the town. However, her house is far from the reason she is so well-known in Medford. A retired physical education teacher at Medford high school, Heger is also a pioneer of girls sports at the high school. Heger began her tenure at Medford in the fall of 1969 after graduating from Mankato State in the spring and quickly found herself involved in Medford athletics. “Back when I started teaching, there were no high school sports for girls. So back in the spring of 1973, we started a track and field team for girls. This was back when Title IX was being enacted. And in the fall of 1973, we began a girls basketball team. Then came volleyball came next in 1974… and I was the head coach of all of them for probably about 20 years,” said Heger. Heger said that she took the coaching positions because she felt that the girls at the high school deserved the opportunity to play sports and compete. “It didn’t just happen, you know, we had to get people on our side. Jerry Roberts, our athletic director at the time, was really helpful in trying to enact this in our school.” Although Heger had experience playing basketball in college, she said that she had little to no previous experience in track and field or volleyball. She said that she asked other coaches

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Pat Heger, right, looks on from her referee position as Medford junior outside hitter Mackenzie Kellen prepares to serve against St. Charles. Heger was Medford’s ﬁrst head volleyball coach when the team was formed in 1974.

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Heger smiles for the camera in the 1970 Medford high school yearbook. Heger began teaching at Medford in 1969 and appeared in the yearbook for the ﬁrst time in 1970.

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Head coach Pat Heger poses with her girls basketball team for a team photo during the 1974 season. Pictured left to right: L. Houglum (Captain), D. Maas, D. Kavitz, K. Miller, D. Sanborn, D. Pike, C. Maas, C. Heim. Kneeling: Coach Heger.

Heger smiles for the camera in the 2014 Medford high school yearbook. Heger retired from Medford in 2014 after 45 years of teaching physical education at the high school.

around the school for advice, determined to give her girls the best possible coaching. It was at Medford that Heger also met her husband, John Gross. Gross, the late football coach of Medford High School, is someone who Heger said was a major influence on her career at Medford. “It was like having a coaching manual at home every day,” said Heger. Like Heger, Gross kept his involvement in Medford athletics for as long as he could. Even after she retired from Medford in 2014, Heger continued her involvement with the sports programs. To this day, she helps officiate volleyball games, is the starter for the track and field team and coaches Medford’s junior varsity basketball team. Loyal to her school, Heger has never worked anywhere else and said that it has been everything she could have asked for. “Well, the best part I guess, is just being a part of the school and being a part of the school community. The people I worked with were just wonderful. I went in in 1969 and there were a lot of teachers who had been there for one, two, three, four years… so not real veterans. But I went in and learned tons from them about how to run class and sports.” Heger said that she is thankful for her cast of supportive coworkers who helped her from the very beginning of her career and whom she became good friends with over the course of her career. “The community is just so super supportive. And of course, John Gross.”

Huskies lose to Northfield BY JOHNNIE PHILLIPS SPORTS EDITOR

The Owatonna Huskies volleyball team lost to Northfield in three sets on Friday, Oct. 29, officially ending the team’s season. The sets favored Northfield 25-12, 25-8 and 25-13 with Owatonna struggling to find the answers for Northfield on offense. “We came out serving strong in efforts of keeping Northfield out of system offensively. Defensively we were aggressive and were doing a good job of reading their hitters to get balls up, but Northfield’s size in the front made it difficult to get quality shots on offense,” said head coach Tai Tolle. The Huskies entered the first round of the Section 1AAAA playoffs as the No. 6

seed with Northfield entering the match as a No. 3 seed. Both sides battled with multiple long rallies in the first set, but Owatonna was unable to maintain offensive possession of the serve as Northfield set up consistent scoring opportunities. The second set featured the same struggles for the Huskies who went down early and never recovered. Owatonna found some success in the third set, staying neckand-neck with Northfield early, before going on scoring droughts and losing 25-13. Sophomore left side Mehsa Krause and junior right side Ava Eitrheim both recorded four kills to lead the team offensively. On defense, junior libero Lainey Smith

kept the backcourt in check with 10 digs. Despite the loss, Tolle said that she was proud of how the girls worked together and gave it their all, supporting one another throughout the contest. Owatonna’s season officially ends, but there is still reason for Huskies fans to be hopeful about next season. Despite losing seven seniors to graduation, the team returns Eitrheim, Krause, Lainey Smith, as well as left side and consistent-scorer Lauren Bangs. A focus for the team will be filling defensive roles as the Huskies will lose defensive specialists Madison Voracek, Moriah Noeldner and Camryn Smith. Libero Lainey Smith is the only returning defensive player.

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Senior defensive specialist Moriah Noeldner fully extends on a dig attempt against Northfield in the first set. Noeldner and the backcourt competed against Northfield’s kill attempts, but the Huskies ultimately lost in three sets in the opening round of the Section 1AAAA playoffs.

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4 qualify for state BY JOHNNIE PHILLIPS SPORTS EDITOR

The Owatonna Huskies boys and girls cross-country teams came in third and fifth respectively at the Section 1AAA meet on Thursday, Oct. 28 with four individuals qualifying for the state meet. The Huskies battled through rain and muddy conditions en route to finishing in the top five on both sides. The boys team earned its third-place finish with two athletes finishing in the top-10. Senior runner Preston Meier once again led the squad with a fourthplace finish and a time of 16:29. Senior Connor Ginskey followed close behind Meier in sixth place, finishing in 16:36. Both Meier and Gins-

key qualified for the state meet as individuals. Senior Brayden Williams and junior Trevor Hiatt also cracked the top-20. Williams came in 14th place in 16:59, while Hiatt came in 20th in 17:20. Rounding out the squad were senior Zach Nechanicky, 22nd place, junior David Smith, 27th place, and senior Brenden Drever, 38th place. While Lakeville North won handily, only scoring 28 team point. The Huskies earned a third-place finish with a score of 66 points and were narrowly edged out of second place by Lakeville South’s 60 points. Had Owatonna earned second place, the Huskies would have qualified for the state meet as a team. The girls team had a slower day, placing fifth

by a 31-point margin to the fourth place Northfield squad. The girls team’s only top-10 finisher was sophomore Carsyn Brady, who came in ninth place in 19:37. Sophomore Anna Cox was the team’s next finisher in 16th place, finishing in 20:04. Both Brady and Cox qualified as individuals for the state meet with their finishes. Behind Cox was eighth-grader Kendra Melby, who finished 23rd in 20:26. Seniors Jaci Burtis, Lauren Stevensen and Jeni Burtis all finished in the top-40, while junior Kiara Gentz finished in the top-50. Meier, GInskey, Brady and Cox will compete at the state meet on Saturday, Nov. 6 at St. Olaf College.

Tigers fall to Lake City in quarterfinals BY JOHNNIE PHILLIPS SPORTS EDITOR

The Medford Tigers volleyball team rolled past St. Charles in three sets to move on to the quarterfinals of the Section 1AA volleyball tournament, but ultimately lost to No. 4 Lake City on Saturday. “I knew going into the game whatever team blocked better would come out with the victory and Lake City did a nice job of taking our middles out of the game with a triple block and picked up everything that we tried to make work,” said head coach Melissa Underdahl. Medford lost the match in four sets, losing the first set 16-25 before winning the second set 25-23 and losing the next two sets 22-25. Junior defensive specialist Andrea Bock turned in another strong defensive performance recording a season-high 19 digs. Junior outside hitter Isabel DeLeon had 18 kills to lead the team on offense. The Tigers had pockets of success but couldn’t manage enough consistent offense to walk away with a win. In the St. Charles game, the Tigers dominated the whole match scoring set wins of 25-13, 25-12 and 25-18. “I really thought our

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Junior outside hitter Isabel DeLeon sends a kill attempt over the net against St. Charles. DeLeon led Medford with 10 kills in the team’s win on Thursday, Oct. 28. The team lost to Lake City in the quarterﬁnals to end its season. passes were spot on tonight, and that allowed us to run our offense. Another thing is that we blocked very well tonight. Basically, we had a lot of touches on the ball, and if not, we were not allowing the ball to penetrate over on our side of the net,” said Underdahl. Medford began the match with multiple rallies that propelled the team out to a comfortable lead in the first set. Many of Medford’s points came from the team capitalizing on their first kill attempts and controlling possession on return hits by St. Charles. The Tigers found success on second attempt points as well, taking

blocked attempts and working them through the offense for secondary kill attempts. Medford also controled possession of the serve and played solid defense in the second set. St. Charles made a comeback in the final set with scoring streaks in the late stages of the set but could not mount a comeback to extend the game. Junior outside hitter Isabel DeLeon had 10 kills while junior setter assisted on 31 Medford points. Defensively, junior defensive specialist Andrea Bock had 15 digs and DeLeon had 11 digs, leading the way on defense. The loss against Lake City officially ends the Tigers’ season.

Huskies swim and dive team finishes its season BY JOHNNIE PHILLIPS SPORTS EDITOR

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In last week’s action, sophomore Elice Tolman, right, straightens out as she prepares to enter the water. Tolman’s second dive earned her a 27.20 score.

The Owatonna Huskies swim and dive team officially ended its season at the Section 1AA meet on Saturday, Oct. 30. Owatonna finished ninth overall at the Section 1AA meet, scoring 116 points. The Huskies had a trying year, finishing ninth of 12 teams in the Big Nine Conference and going 2-6 overall and in-conference on the season. The team won its two regular season matches against Albert Lea and Faribault. Owatonna scored 92 points in both matches, with Faribault scoring 88 and Albert Lea scoring 86. The Huskies will graduate two seniors on a team of 23 athletes. Seniors Kate Seydora and Grace Brekke leave the team while eight juniors figure to make up Owatonna’s 2022 team.

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Senior runner Preston Meier sprints down the final stretch of the race during the Section 1AAA cross-country meet at Brooktree Golf Course on Thursday, Oct. 28. Meier finished in fourth place in 16:29 and qualified for the state meet as an individual.

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A Honor Roll DEER SEASON DRIVING TIPS

Deer Season Driving Tips Grade 6

Jacobso Gushwa, Elsabet Deyle, Aidan Johnson Hagen, Ashley Domeier, Anton Bell, Ned Martin, C Harpel, Cora Fischer, Raquel Borchert, Grace Nissen, C Horejsi, Jordan Groskreutz, Wyatt Buendorf, Kia Riewer, C Johannsen, Madison Ihrke, Bailey Bunn, Parker Schlaak, Knudson, Brenlee Ihrke, Bree Bunn, Payton Staloch, Kormann, Cassie Jacobson, Erin Churchill, Julia Stencel, Kruger, Kylee Jeno, Torrence Dalbec, Emilee Strom, Lo LaCanne, Miranda Kofstad, Olivia Kitzer, Levin Tufte, Gr Martin, Rhys Lageson, Jackson Kruger-Diaz, Jordis Matthew Lembke, Taya Lenort, Keira DON’ T GET DISTRACTED B Y ANYTHING. I f you see Mueller, deer crossing signs or kn ow th e Grade 10 Nicholson, Cameron Nelson, Valerie Loken, Addison area to h ave deer, pay close attention to th e road. L ook as far down th e road as possibthe le, Don’t get distracted by anything. If you see deer crossing signs or know Combs, A Peters, Nissen, Mikesell, Kiyah again to give yourself time Charlie to slow down if you see someth ing. Ethan Zanderattention to the road.Peterson, Mueller, McKenziearea to have deer,Nolan, pay close Look asAnna far down the road as Domeier, Fell, Evan Porter Sidney Murray, Madison IF A COLLISION ISSchultz, INEV ITAB LE, Smith if you get th e proverb Peterson, ial “ deer in th e h eadligh ts” look Gushwa, Stenzel, Tatum again toVulcan, give slow downwith if out youh Clay see something. Nydegger, Evelyn possible, from a deer and you kn owyourself you can’ ttime stop, to plow th rough itting th e b rake s. I t is Jameson Stork, Sophie Soulisak, Maylaat h igh way speeds, it cannot Peterson, Erin intuitive to want to stop, b ut often b e done. B raki ng will dip Journey Ifth ae collision you getth the “deer income theup headlights” look Karl, Eliza Petsinger, Annabelle front end ofisth inevitable, e Strom, veh icleJosie andifincrease e ch proverbial ances th eUtpadel, deer will th e h ood and Kath, Sum Vaale, Torri Swenson, Spencer Roesler, George th rough th e windsh ield. know you without hitting the Kofstad, Vanek, Nathan Thompson, Ethancan’t stop, plow through Rollins, Debra from a deer and you Malakow Vanwinkle, Wayne, Eva Schmidt, Tayler brakes. USE YOUR EAMto HEADLIGHTS WHEN THERE ARE NO Haley ONCOM ING CARS. be It isHIGH-B intuitive want to stop, but often at highway speeds, it cannot Maloney, Wencl, Schultz, Elsie Deer are h ard to see earlyNeela in th e morning and at dusk, your b righ t ligh ts will h elp pick up a Grade Wilkenson, Braking will dip the Gavin front endtime. of the vehicle and9increase the chances the Peterson Schultz, Hallie done. deer’ s eye to give you advance warning Prigge, A Baker, Elli Wilkenson, Grace Sommer, Brenna Retallick, Barber, Alexis up TO theUSE hood and HORN. throughAnimals the windshield. Stadheim, Isabel deer DON’ will T B Ecome AF RAID YOUR h ave a tendency to run wh en you Sepulved Blowers, Bridgette Williams, Gracie really lay on your Grade h orn, wh 8ich can often make th em get in gear and move. Tory cars. Deer are Stene, H Baas, headlights Madalynn Use your high-beam when there areChristenson, no oncoming Hanna Jaxon Grade 7 DO NOT SWERV E.Beck, T h ere is nob ody wh o loves animalsCrabtree, more th an me, b ut swerving ofhard to see early in the morning and at dusk, your bright lights will help pick lupGrade a 11 Dobberstein, Bogue, Hunter Boyd, Avyana ten le s to tt n fi e o ect es ec ll tree. te t e t o Kelly t of k ll n n n Anderson Briggs, Andrea deer’s b ut sometimes th atBudach, may b advanced e Bo th e smartest move. time. Gaona Quezada, Luisa eye to give you warning Christoph Gushwa, Tewodros Dobberstein, Alex DenHerder, Levi Finseth, J Hannah Severin I f you do h it a deer, Eads, you may h ave an airb ag deployment,Huisman, wh ich can save your life b ut

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