“Not everyone is able to come to evening concerts,” said Cathay Hoven of the KW Education Foundation. “We hope that people can come [to the event] and see students who are participating in activities in the music department.”

The event will include both instrumental and vocal performances. Students will be performing a variety of folk, classical and jazz selections. The focus of the afternoon will not be on large group performances, but mostly on small group and individual performance. Many of the students featured are those who will attend state contests and other competitions. The program will also feature Marissa Brinkhaus, who will be performing an original piece, and two KW alumni – Amanda Barsness and Brittany Paquin — from the RCTC group AIRES.

While music will be the focus of the event, this year it will also include speeches by members of the KW Speech Team, a robotics presentation and a demonstration by the students who represented KW at the Rube Goldberg competition.

Hoven hopes that seeing the students perform and use the equipment purchased for them through the foundation will encourage people to contribute to fund the purchase of things students need. In the past, the foundation has donated funds for the purchase of robotics equipment, banners, technology-related classroom items – such as a smartboard – and various other small items.

“They’ve done a nice job,” Hoven said of those involved with the event. “I’m really proud and appreciative of their work. They’ve done things for the community and I hope people will show their thanks for that.”

This is the second year the event has been held and Hoven hopes they will be able to continue in the future.  - by Logan Bernstein

“This experience was phenomenal!” 4-H Adult Volunteer Pat Glaess said after returning home from chaperoning the trip. “This trip was a phenomenal opportunity to watch these kids lead, learn from each other, grow in skills, develop friendships together and have fun… I would do it all over again.”

Along the way, the group stopped in Brookings, SD and Lincoln, NE to practice and sharpen their judging skills at local farms and tour a few college campuses.

Glaess spoke of the team’s growth throughout the trip and how each person advanced in their skills.  “They especially grew with their ability to give reasons and put what they evaluated into words effectively,” Glaess said.

For some of the group, this was their first traveling experience outside of Minnesota.  They even got to take a break from practicing to enjoy the scenery at Este Park in Colorado.

Much thanks goes to 4-H Adult Volunteer LeeAnn Waugh, who coached the team all summer and led them to this point.  She organized the many practices, provided opportunities to practice at the University of Minnesota and local farms prior to the trip, planned the trip’s itinerary and coordinated fund-raising for the trip.“There’s not a word to describe LeeAnn’s commitment with the kids,” Glaess said.

4-H Livestock Judging Contest Results…

• Competing against more than 20 teams, Goodhue County 4-H placed 3rd in sheep placings, 5th overall for sheep, 10th in swine reasons, 10th overall for reasons, and 10th place in the final standings.

• Ellin Stolp placed 2nd in swine placings, 6th in goat placings, 10th overall for goats, 16th overall for swine, and 27th in sheep placings.

• Kelsey Glaess placed 14th overall for beef, 14th overall for swine, 16th in beef reasons, 17th in swine reasons, 20th overall for reasons.

• Ryan Stehr placed 5th in sheep placings, 15th overall for sheep, and 20th overall for placings.

• Taylor Waugh placed 10th in sheep placings, 22nd in sheep reasons, 11th overall for sheep, 26th in goat placings and 31st overall for goats.

Much thanks goes to the individuals and businesses who sponsored the Goodhue County 4-H General Livestock’s trip to the national competition this year.  Sponsors include: Ag Partners Co-op, AgStar Financial Services, Anderson Veterinary Service, Aspelund Ever Readies 4-H Club, Belle Creek Peppy Peppers 4-H Club, Gary and Tamra Berg, Cannon Valley Ranch, Cannondale Farms, Cargill, Inc., Central Livestock Association Zumbrota Market, Central Valley Co-op, Cherry Grove Busy Gophers 4-H Club, Dairyland Beef Producers Association, Goodhue County Cooperative Electric, Hay Creek Pioneers 4-H Club, Horizon Milling LLC, Katie Mack, Minnesota Select Sires, River Country Cooperative, Sammelson Club Lambs, Schafer Farms of Goodhue, Inc., Security State Bank of Kenyon, Stolp Quality Repair, Neil and Margaret Stolp, Voxland Bros. and Wabasha Co Cattlemans Assn.  Now that is a lot of support for Goodhue County 4-Hers!

4-H youth across the nation are leading efforts to solve problems in their communities and make a difference for their futures.  4-H is one of the largest youth development organizations in Minnesota and the largest in the nation with six million young people.  4-H in Goodhue County claims 700 youth members, about 12% of the youth population, and 300 adult volunteers.  It is ranked the 3rd largest county 4-H program in Minnesota.   4-H, as part of the University of Minnesota Extension, is a program where youth learn through opportunities that provide them hands-on experiences in 4-H’s mission mandates of science, engineering and technology; healthy living; and citizenship.  The program promotes life skills using your head, heart, hands and health.  4-H has connected youth and their communities with the innovative research and resources from our nation’s 106 land-grant universities and colleges for more than 100 years.

To find out more information about 4-H, or to locate a 4-H club in your area, visit the Goodhue County 4-H website at www.extension.umn.edu/county/goodhue and click on 4-H in Goodhue County, or contact Goodhue County 4-H at the Goodhue County Extension Office at 651-385-3100, 1-800-385-3101 or mnext-goodhue@umn.edu.  - by Amy Gergen, Goodhue County 4-H Program Coordinator

Ryan Stehr, Kelsey Glaess, Ellin Stolp and Taylor Waugh competed in the National 4-H Livestock Judging Competition on January 7, 2012 in Denver, CO. Pictured with the team is coach LeeAnn Waugh.

Joining the team were alternates Stacey Glaess and Kendrah Schafer and guests Madison Schafer and Emalie Stolp. Pat Glaess and LeeAnn Waugh chaperoned the trip.

Ellin, Emalie, Kendrah, Ryan, Stacey, Kelsey, and Madison take a break from practicing to enjoy the gorgeous scenery at Este Park in Colorado.

Team members practiced their judging skills at college campuses in Brookings, SD and Lincoln, NE on the way to Denver.

Leeward was born Nov. 18, 1923, in Kenyon, Minn., the son of Roy and Lydia (Kitzman) Schreiber. Lee graduated from Kenyon High School in 1941. On June 28, 1947, he married June Hostager at Holden Church in rural Kenyon. Lee was employed at various jobs in the Kenyon area, but a majority of his time was spent working at the Kenyon Farmers Elevator, retiring from there in 1985.Lee’s love of animals was evident by the many different kinds of animals he raised including sheep, goats and numerous litters of puppies. He especially enjoyed spending time with his special boxer, Shatze. Numerous trips to the cabins at Cass Lake and Hackensack emphasized his love of the great outdoors, from fishing to hunting and spending many hours with his chainsaw cutting and splitting wood. During his retirement, Lee enjoyed building furniture and various woodworking projects. No day was complete without morning coffee at his brother’s house.

He is survived by his wife, June Schreiber, of Kenyon; daughters, Nancy Schreiber, of Burnsville; Lynn Page, of Eagan; and Beth Schreiber, of Rosemount; a son, David (and Pat) Schreiber, of Kenyon; brother, Russell (and Ann) Schreiber; sisters, LaDonna (and Dave) Johnson; Carolyn Klomstad; and Darlene Seward; grandchildren, Emily (Jeff) Schoenfelder, Maari Schreiber, Allison and Kjersten Page, Jaye, Anthony and Nick Marthaler; great-grandchildren, Kyra, Preston and Trey Schoenfelder, Jayda Jeske; and many nieces and nephews.

Lee was preceded in death by his father, Roy Schreiber; and his mother, Lydia Schreiber.

Visitation was at Michaelson Funeral Home, Kenyon, on Friday, Jan. 27 from 4-7 p.m. and at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kenyon, on Saturday, Jan. 28 from 10-11 a.m. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, at 11 a.m. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kenyon, with the Reverend Luther Mathsen and Reverend Harris Hostager officiating. Interment was in the Kenyon Cemetery, Kenyon.

Born April 20, 1944, in Kenyon, Minn., he was the son of Arnold J. and Margaret Quam Olson. On Aug. 13, 1994, he married Lynette Dohme in Burlington.Pastor Jerry was self-employed as a carpenter and pastor. He graduated from Mankato State University with a teaching degree in 1968, and received a Masters in Christian education from Wheaton College in 1989. Jerry was ordained as a Baptist minister in 1990 at West Avenue Baptist Church, where he was associate pastor and Christian education director, as well as principal of the Christian school. He was later the pastor of the First Baptist Church in LeRoy, Minn., and also had his own carpentry business, remodeling kitchens and bathrooms. Jerry was a missionary from 1970-1980 in Europe with Operation Mobilization. He was an excellent automobile mechanic and in charge of the Missions garage in the 70s. He was a member of Parkside First Baptist Church. He loved spending time with his family. Jerry enjoyed visiting people in the hospital and nursing homes, as well as preaching and Bible teaching. Jerry was loved and respected by everyone who knew him. He was always positive and encouraging.

He is survived by his wife, Lynette; and his five children, Syd (Tori) Mijanto, of Middletown; Lynette (Shaun) Tabatt, of Cottage Grove, Minn.; Jesse (Joy) Olson, of Littleton, Colo.; Brittany (Putty) Putman, of Champaign Ill.; and Alison (Ed Ouderkirk) Hamelton, of Aledo, Ill.; fourteen grandchildren, Rhett Bliss, Brody Hamelton, Kecia and Kadin Mijanto, Isabella, Jeremiah, Amelia, Theo, Anika, Kirsten, and Rebekah Tabatt, Kayla and Baby Putman, and Alexandria Olson; as well as three sisters, Judy Hartzler, of Meridian, Miss.; Karen (Boyd Jones) Olson, of Faribault, Minn.; and Kay (Randal) Heise, of Prior Lake, Minn.; one brother, Todd Olson, of St. Paul, Minn.; and 13 nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a son, Seth, and his parents.

The family received friends from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, at Parkside First Baptist Church. The funeral service for Pastor Jerry Olson was at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, at Parkside First Baptist Church with Pastors Rob Carleton and Dean Graber officiating. A time of food and fellowship was held at the Parkside First Baptist Church following the service. Cremation was accorded following the service. Inurnment will be in Aspen Grove at a later date.In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for Operation Mobilization Mission.

The Hass-Thielen Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements. A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Pastor Jerry’s obituary at www.hassthielen.com.

Donna was born April 8, 1923, in Faribault, the daughter of Elmer and Julia (Nobs) Smith. She graduated from West Concord High School in 1941. Life was simple growing up in Kenyon. She worked at the Blue Bird Cafe and Home Plate Cafe. She was a devoted mother to Steve and cherished the time she had with him.Donna was an intelligent lady. She shared gardening with her son and they both loved to can what they grew. Donna was up-to-date with her sports. This was something she got from her son.

She is survived by Steve’s longtime friend, James Lehman, of Kenyon; and many nieces and nephews.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Steve P. Ronning.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, April 7, 2012, at 10 a.m. at Kenyon Cemetery with the Reverend Martin Horn officiating. Interment will be in the Kenyon Cemetery.

Arrangements by Michaelson Funeral Home, Kenyon.

Jerry was born May 26, 1938, in Faribault, Minn., the son of Jesse and Elsie (Pierce) Clark. He was raised and attended school in Kenyon where he graduated from Kenyon High School. He was united in marriage to Clara Overboe in 1961 at Dale Lutheran Church. They farmed near Kenyon before moving to Owatonna where he worked at Owatonna Scrap Iron. The couple moved to Medford in 1965 and he began driving truck for Yule Transport. He then worked for Washington Scientific in Owatonna and later for Styer Trucking out of Lakeville where he retired. Clara died in 2010.Jerry loved to fish. He enjoyed going to church dinners and visiting with friends, sometimes even with strangers. He was an outgoing man that enjoyed making new friends. After Clara died it wasn’t uncommon for him to get in his car and just drive, sometimes taking long car trips. He always felt his best when he was driving.

He is survived by two daughters, Julie (and Jerry) Moen, of Lonsdale; Cheryl Loken, of Medford; four grandchildren; Jesse Moen, Joshua Moen, Ashley Loken and Heather Loken; a brother, Wayne (and Jeannie) Clark, of Kenyon.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara (2010) and his parents.

Visitation was at Michaelson Funeral Home on Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, from 4-7 p.m. and one hour prior to the service in the church. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, at 11 a.m. at United Methodist Church with Pastor Cindy Kennedy officiating. Interment was in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Owatonna.

He is survived by his wife, Marian McVary, of Kenyon; daughters, Pat (and David) Schreiber, of Kenyon; Kay (and Scott) Nord, of Oconomowoc, Wis.; Janet (and Jeff) McBride, of Elko; grandchildren, Emily (Jeff) Schoenfelder, Maari Schreiber, Sara (Lee) Eppler, Brian (Anne) Nord, Madison, Mollie and Meghan McBride; great-grandchildren, Kyra, Preston and Trey Schoenfelder, Gage Eppler; sisters, Donna VanHouse, Charlotte (Earl) Hansen; sister-in-law, Sharon McVary.

Clyde was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Darwin McVary.

Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home, Kenyon, on Friday, Feb., 10, 2012, from 4-7 p.m.; and one hour before the service on Saturday. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, at 11 a.m. at United Methodist Church, Kenyon, with Reverend Dana Houck officiating. Interment will be in the Kenyon Cemetery in Kenyon.

Pearl was born Feb. 16, 1916, in Kenyon, Minn., to Nels and Ida Jacobson. She attended country school through eighth grade and was confirmed at Holden Church near Kenyon. She married Ingvald “Nordeen” Sathre on Dec. 16, 1939, at Holden Lutheran Church. They lived and farmed in the Kenyon, Dennison and Sogn areas from 1939 to 1947, moved to Randolph in 1947 and to Northfield in 2000.

Pearl was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Randolph for many years and active in Circle. She enjoyed entertaining friends and relatives and working in her flower gardens. She loved music, especially playing the harmonica and piano, and her family was always close to her heart. She was greatly loved and will be dearly missed.

Pearl is survived by her children, Irving Nordeen “Dean” (Cindy) Sathre of Randolph, Betty (Ron) Taubman of Northfield, Robert (Durene) Sathre of Osakis, Barbara (Jerry) Ozmun of Apple Valley, and Patricia (Bruce) Gustafson of Stanton; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Nordeen, who died on Sept. 19, 2001, after nearly 62 years of marriage; parents, Nels and Ida Jacobson; infant son, Paul; sister, Eleanor Flom; brothers, Ossie, Sammy, Nick and Lawrence “Buddy” Jacobson; and great-great grandchild, Elle Mae.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Randolph, with Pastor Steven Schwartz officiating. Interment followed in Lakeside Cemetery, Randolph. Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6 at Lundberg Funeral Home in Cannon Falls, and continued from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Pallbearers were granddaughters, Beth Lindenfelser, Kimberly Babcock, Brenda Sathre, Amy Ozmun and Angie Cooreman, and godson William “Bill” Flom. Honorary pallbearers were Lisa Podritz, Sandi Kapsner, Travas Richardson, Greg Taubman, Troy Taubman, Michael Sathre, Paul Ozmun and Brett Gustafson.

Arrangements by Lundberg Funeral Home, www.lundbergfuneral.com.