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Extraordinary coaches honored The Mora High School football field was dedicated to former coaches Clark Bergloff and Karl Deis BY JAYSON PAUTZKE NEWS@MORAMINN.COM
Friday night, Sept. 14, was a special night in the Mora community as the Mora High School football field was officially named “Bergloff-Deis Field” in honor of two former football coaches at Mora High School: Karl Deis and Clark Bergloff. The path to getting the field named had to garner approval from the Mora school board. On the process, board member Tammy Bohachek said, “When the board was approached we took some time to discuss pros and cons, of which there really weren’t any large cons. “Collectively after some discussion with knowledge of the greatness of these two individuals regarding the legacy of Mora football, we really were won over when coach Troy Erickson stressed the level of dedication and years Bergloff and Deis committed to being educators for Mora students. It was pretty much a touchdown after that.” LEGACY Coach Karl Deis was the head coach of Mora football from 1966 through 1977. Prior to that, he had been an assistant in 1964 and 1965. Coach
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Mora Public Schools superintendent Craig Schultz presents a plaque to former Mora football coach Karl Deis (aka Uncle Karl).
‘[Bergloff] knew how to push players’ buttons the right way, whether they needed a kick in the rear end or needed an arm put around them.’ Gary Gauffin
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The Mora High School football field was dedicated to coaches Clark Bergloff and Karl Deis on Sept. 14, 2018.
High school student use of nicotine products has risen dramatically in the past 2 years and over 40 percent of students feel there is no harm in using an e-cigarette or vaping device. On Sept.12, the Minnesota Department of Health issued a health warning on nicotine and e-cigarettes. Youth e-cigarette use has risen dramatically in Minnesota over the past three years. According to MDH, statewide there has been an almost 50 percent increase in high school students use of e-cigarettes since 2014. “Given the alarming spike in e-cigarette use among Minnesota youth, we need a full-court press to prevent another generation from getting hooked on nicotine,” Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm stated in a press release. “We need to do everything we can to address this escalating risk of addiction for youth, but we can’t do this alone. This work requires the participation of parents, educators, health SEE VAPE, PAGE 6
Ogilvie crowns royalty In preparation of Homecoming week, Ogilvie High School crowned Lilly Lee and Alex Chidester their queen and king on Sept. 16. PIctured (l-r) Front Row: Emma Vogel (12), Emma Hickerson (12), Bailey Sundet (12), Maizy Burk (12), Baylee McLevis (12), Piper Heins (Little Lion), Chase Tiegen (Little Lion), Cassie Devito (10), Candice Carlson (11), Olivie Hudoba(11), Hannah Crowell(11) and Annika Berg(11) Back Row: Sam Devito (12), Zach Peterson (12), Blake Heins (12), Jacob Felde (12), King Alex Chidester (12), Queen Lilly Lee (12), Brody VanderPlaats (11), Cole Burk (11), Brian Nelson (11) and Justin Cheney (11).
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