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November 5, 2013 Vol. 35, Issue 45
Community News. Community Service. Address: PO Box 507, Calmar, IA 52132 Email: calmarcourier@hotmail.com Phone: (563) 562-3488 Web: www.calmarcourier.com USPS: 335-690
Official Paper of Calmar, Fort Atkinson, Spillville, Ridgeway, Waucoma, Winneshiek County & Turkey Valley Community Schools
Calmarʼs WhistleStop Finds a New Home
Joyce Meyer Surrounded by once treasured items, that may have went out of style many years ago and now are antiques or collectibles, are in the loving hands of the Tom and Mary Welch at the Whistletop Antique store in Calmar. Many collectibles are advertising souvenirs from different area towns, from cookbooks to knickknacks. To find these special treasures, stop by the newly relocated Whistlestop Antiques, fitting in nicely at Calmar’s historic old train depot building. Mary and Tom have graciously
agreed to also give out tourist information since it is right beside the Prairie Farmer Trail, helping out the town of Calmar. They are also working on putting together a small museum in the back. They kicked off last weekend with their first historical area book signing and presentation by Calmar resident Elaine Myhre Hegg and plan to sell area authors’ books in the store. The couple became interested in being serious collectors in the early 1990’s, when they were liv-
ing in Dubuque and both working there, though Mary was very interested in antiques before that and Tom had worked for the “Antique Trader” (a national antiques news magazine) in his younger days. After graduating from Loras College in 1970, Tom soon began his first career as a news reporter for the local Dubuque television station. Tom has fond memories of interviewing Svetlana Stalin (Joseph Stalin’s daughter), and also covering the then famous Wadena Rock Festival.
Mary recollects, “My father was Art Rolfes, who had a jewelry and watch repair business in Calmar for many years, beginning in 1952. Dad had lost most of his eyesight due to macular degeneration and was worried about what would become of his store building. It was more than just a store building to me, as my mother, father, grandmother, and I had lived in the upstairs apartment for about six years--it was the first home I remember. We bought it from him and after having quite a bit of work
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Santa’s Helpers Is Coming!
Halloween Highlights
‘Hero of the Year’
An article from the new owners of your very own Calmar Courier. All the details of what’s to come on page 2.
See page 3 for the full deatils, guideline, and entry deadline.
Photos and stories from many of the Halloween events can be found on pages 5 and 16.
Check page 8 for the article about ‘Hero of the Year’ finalist Chad Pregracke.
done on it, opened up as a weekend-only antique business in 1996. After doing this a while, an opportunity came up for me to transfer my job to the Decorah area due to someone’s retirement and luckily, Tom could also transfer to an employer in this area for the insurance sales he was involved with in 1998. Both of our children were out of school and away from home, so it seemed like a good time to relocate to Calmar. The store was successful and Tom eventually WHISTLESTOP to page 3
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Deadline to register to win a $5,290 College Savings Iowa Account is approaching
Treasurer Fitzgerald reminds Iowans the deadline is November 30th
Hello Calmar! Let me introduce myself. My name is Ryan Harvey and I’m the president and CEO of Mid-America Publishing Corporation. I’m the new kid on the block, so to speak. Before I get into the formalities, I’d like to, once again, say thank you to Tina Hageman and her staff for making this transition as clean and simple as possible. Tina has been a delight to work with. Mid-America, based in Hampton, purchased the Courier last week and I’d like to take a few paragraphs to introduce myself and this company. As some of you know, Hampton is the county seat of Franklin County and is located about 40 miles west of Waverly on Highway 3. As you read last week, MidAmerica owns 20 other newspapers in Iowa along with several other total market coverage shoppers, three regional shoppers and two political weeklies. This week you will notice a substantial change in the layout of the newspaper. Let me be clear, the content you’ve come to expect in the Courier is still here, however, its presentation is just a bit different.
We’ve given the newspaper a bit more of a modern feel. We’ll feature large photos when appropriate along with quality, in-depth articles by Joyce Meyer, Annette Kriener and Leah Kruse. Kristi Hallberg and Annette Kriener also continue on the staff serving in key roles. I’ll likely be in Calmar once a week in the beginning before sliding into an every-other week role as the dust settles. While in Calmar and the surrounding communities I look forward to getting out and meeting as many of you as possible. As we chat, I’d love to hear your feedback on how we are doing with the Courier. You see, while Mid-America owns the rights to publish the paper, we view it as your publication. Yes, we have rules and ask for advertising and subscriptions because that’s how we pay our printing, postage, expenses and employee wages. Plus, we’d like to make a few bucks as well. Our long-term goal is to provide a newspaper the community is proud of. We want to build on the paper Tina and staff had established while trying to grow the advertising and subscription revenues for the publication.
Within the next couple of weeks, you’ll see a new and improved calmarcourier.com. Opportunities for web advertising, and e-editions will be available. We can delve into those details as the time comes. In my view, Mid-America prides itself as a weekly newspaper company. We strictly print and produce these sorts of publications in communities both larger and smaller than Calmar. As you peruse the paper, we hope you’ll like what you see. We take a great deal of pride in creating a fair and balanced newspaper. We love being the community’s cheerleader, but, at the same time, aren’t afraid to be its biggest critic when we need to be. That’s what you should expect from us. So, if you haven’t subscribed in a while, we’d like for you to consider it once again. For our advertisers, we’d love to have a shot to earn your business once again. We’d just like to have a fair shake. We hope to be in Calmar for many years to come. If I can ever be of assistance, or you have any questions at all, please feel free to send me an email at ryanharvey.map@gmail. com, or reach me by phone at 1-800-558-1244, ext. 118.
State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald wants to remind Iowans it is their last chance to register their children to win a $5,290 College Savings Iowa account. “I encourage everyone to register for the giveaway and explore the benefits of using a 529 plan, such as College Savings Iowa, to save for their loved ones future higher education expenses,” stated Fitzgerald. “Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to jumpstart your child’s college savings.” For more information and to register for the giveaway, please visit www.collegesavingsiowa.com before November 30. College Savings Iowa is an affordable, tax-advantaged option for families who are saving for their children’s higher education. It takes just $25 to open a College Savings Iowa account, and anyone – parents, grandparents, friends and relatives – can invest on behalf of a child. Participants who are Iowa taxpayers can deduct contributions up to $3,045 per beneficiary account from their adjusted gross income in 2013 and there are no income or residency restrictions.* Investors can withdraw their investment federally tax-free to pay for qualified higher education expenses including tuition, books, supplies and certain room and board costs at any eligible college, university, community college or technical training school in the United States or abroad. To learn more about College Savings Iowa, go to www.collegesavingsiowa. com or call 1-888-332-7545. Also Like College Savings Iowa on Facebook and Follow the Plan on Twitter (@Iowa529Plan) to stay up to date on all current news and giveaways. *Adjusted annually for inflation if withdrawals are not qualified, the deductions must be added back to Iowa taxable income. The earnings portion of nonqualified withdrawals may be subject to federal income tax and a 10% federal penalty tax, as well as state and local income taxes. The availability of tax or other benefits may be contingent on meeting other requirements. Investment returns are not guaranteed and you could lose money SAVINGS to page 9
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WHISTLESTOP from page 1 went to full-time management of it until 2010, when Tom had a severe stroke that meant months of hospitalization and a couple of years of out-patient therapy. The store took a back seat to all of this and remained closed most of the time.” Mary enthusiastically added, “Now, we are reopened at the Calmar Railroad Depot Building, next to the Prairie Farmer Trail. Our store offers a variety of antique and collectible items, including books, glassware, pottery, toys, breweriana and area advertising souvenirs. The display cabinet behind our check-out counter was made by Calmar Manufacturing for my dad, and was his pride and joy. The large check-out counter was one my father purchased from Mr. Hazelton, an older gentleman who was a jeweler in Calmar long ago. W e also have some shelving that came from the old hardware store in Calmar. Customers often enjoy browsing through the many drawers of small items relating to automobiles, old time schools, farming, military, railroad and sewing. We have a “library room” that is the old ticket office and includes many of the old church cookbooks from the area. In addition to the store, we offer tourist information that includes Calmar, Winneshiek County, Howard County, Clayton County, Eastern Iowa and also southern Minnesota, for the travelers passing through.” There is also a “mini-museum” area being developed in the back part of the building that will focus on railroad and Calmar history. “We are very lucky to have Dennis Ohlert, who grew up in Calmar and was curator of the Porter House Museum in Decorah for many years, assisting in development of this museum area. Another feature of the museum area will be old scrapbooks of town news that will be available to browse through while sitting at the old City Council table, in front of the Frana Opera House curtain that is decorated with old advertising from businesses that were here early in the 1900’s. This curtain belongs to Marty Timp, who has generously lent it to the town for their use. If you have an item you think would be suitable to include in this museum area, contact us by stopping or calling 563-562-4077. Any donated item would be kept in the new, locked display cabinet, and would include a card that states who donated it. Things can also be donated in memory of a family member,” explains Mary. Smartly done, the long large sign out front will continue to draw in travelers passing by and even bicyclists on the trail stopping for ice cream. Inside, the displays have all the bells and whistles of a high-end big city antique store
It’s almost that time of year again! With the weather changing and the Holiday Season approaching, it is time to pick out your photos for the 2013 edition of Santa’s Helpers. The deadline is Wednesday, November 27, 2013. Forms can be dropped off at the Calmar Courier office during normal business hours, placed in the green drop box outside of the office door or mailed to the office at: Calmar
Front Cover: Whistlestop Antiques has moved into the old train depot. Above: Tom and Mary Welch sit surrounded by their antiques in the living room. Below: A shelf filled with all sorts of antiques is on display in the newly located store. (Photos by Joyce Meyer)
without the high prices. You may even find that perfect gift for that special someone who has everything or that someone who collects tea pots, cookbooks, area town memorabilia or antiques. They continue to bring in more items, including Red Wing Pottery that was produced in limited quantity for the Calmar Sesquicentennial. They hope you stop in to check out their new place. Right now hours for the store are 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday (closed on Mondays).The store is
a treasure for those looking for a special gift, especially without a general store in town. For you oldsters out there, Whistlestop may not quite be like the old television show “Petticoat Junction,” but it will bring back fond memories of Calmar in its glory years. I can almost hear the train whistle now. A selection of notecards depicting scenes of our area communities have just arrived in the store by yours truly Joyce Meyer Photography.
Courier, P.O. Box 507, Calmar, IA 52132. Mailed entries must be postmarked November 27. Cost is $5.00 per photo. We will not accept photos by email. You can find a form in the Calmar Courier this week and in the next two issues or on our Facebook page at Calmar Courier Sportsology. Don’t miss out on this year’s edition of Santa’s Helpers, get your forms and money in early!
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Last week, 18 freshmen from Howard-Winn CSD presented their latest “g2” projectbased learning assignments to members of the Cresco Area Chamber of Commerce. Pictured (L-R): Students Amber Hinck, Carmen Lievano and Madison Fitzgerald discuss the “walking/bicycling tour” brochure and website they created, featuring Howard County tourism hotspots. Ninth graders enrolled in the “g2” project-based learning program at Crestwood High School were challenged with the task of creating a walking or bicycling tour of Cresco. “g2” equals “Global Generation Exponential Learning.” “It is a thematic, interdisciplinary, project-based class designed to present students with real-world challenges,” said Physical Science teacher Karen Steffen. She is one of four g2 teachers at CHS, including: Julie Carter (English), Chris Govern (20th Century American History) and Tonya Tollefsrud (algebra). At CHS, the program – currently in its first year of implementation – is an attempt to engage students in their own education by offering an individualized learning environment. The program is, to an extent, based on similar programs in place at High Tech High in San Diego, Muscatine High School, and College Community – Prairie Point 9th Grade Academy. According to the CHS g2 program brochure: “…CHS’s belief is that pursuing this instructional method will position students to become better leaders and entrepreneurs in a global marketplace. In becoming prepared to compete in a global environment, g2 is an opportunity for each student to position themselves with technical skills for the workplace. g2 serves as part of the continuum of STEM [Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics] in the Howard-Winneshiek CSD. “Teamwork with teachers and students sets the stage for increased community connections and collaboration. Relevance is at the forefront of the effort in all classes. Rigorous skill building provides the foundation for post-high school training. The authentic learning requires students to draw from real-world learning...”
The latest g2 project for students at Crestwood was further designed to inspire them to create something useful in the world of business – perhaps planting the seeds for future entrepreneurship. In this particular case, promoting area tourism while also being able to intermingle a variety of core academic subjects, including: algebra, English, history and physical science. “The goal is to integrate standards from each core into one project-based thematic unit,” said Steffen. Eighteen students, split into groups of three, were able to choose from various local tourism sites they wanted to include on their tours. Students gathered the information through research, field trips and from guest speakers. They would then be responsible for exploring the sites and developing brochures and websites to coincide. “The students did a lot of research,” noted Steffen, adding that the brochures were made for prospective tourists who might not have access to technology. Meanwhile, the websites were meant for the “techies” who might want to use their smart phones or iPads to take the virtual tour. Steffen says last winter, upcoming freshmen were initially introduced to the g2 course option, at which time a handful of students were interested in taking the course. “We did a little promoting after that, and about 40 students wanted to take the course,” she said. “From there we had to narrow it down to 20 [or less] – our maximum class size.” The teacher further explains that students must be able to work in groups and accept peer review well in order to succeed in the g2 program. “They have to not be afraid to try new things . . . [it’s] a little bit outside of the traditional classroom setting,” Steffen said. Regarding the brochure/website project, g2 teachers asked their students
ONEOTA FILM FESTIVAL ‘Fascinating’ 100-year-old films from Iowa collector to be shown at Nov. 17 pre-Oneota Film Festival event (DECORAH, Iowa, Nov. 4, 2013)–During the late 1890’s Iowa world traveler W.F. (Frank) Brinton and wife, Indiana, be-
gan touring the upper Midwest showing a mesmerizing collection of short films at opera houses, Chautauqua tent shows and town celebrations. Documenting everything from scenes of the Battle of Manila and Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders to scenes in Jerusa-
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to think of themselves as professionals – as businessmen and women who are trying to create something that can be useful, perhaps to the Cresco Area Chamber of Commerce, for example. In fact, several CACC representatives attended the g2 student presentations at CHS last week where students showcased their brochures and websites. CACC guests included: Katie Ferrie (C US Bank), Brian Midthus (CIA Insurance – Chamber President), Mary Ann Neuzil (Cresco Bank & Trust – Chamber Vice President), Anna Schmauss (Howard County Business & Tourism – Event Coordinator), and Spiff Slifka (Howard County Business & Tourism – Development Coordinator). Slifka says she was impressed with the presentations – particularly by the fact that the students were all freshmen who have not yet taken speech class. She says many of the students spoke in a professional manner. “They took their projects and followed through with them, and they were able to present them quite professionally,” Slifka said. “Down at the office, we would love to work with some of the kids.” She adds, “It was really neat to see them learning more about their community.” While no project was identical, numerous students highlighted area attractions including: the Boyhood Home of Dr. Norman Borlaug, the Howard County Courthouse, the Cresco Opera House, Kellow House (museum), and area parks. Other sites featured: Vernon Springs rock-arch rapids, area bicycle trails, the Cresco Country Club, the Cresco Fitness Center, the Cresco Library, and the Howard County Historical Preservation Center.
lem streets with beggars and peddlers, the films enthralled audiences everywhere they were seen. Even several films by French film pioneer Georges Melies (whose mesmerizing turn-of-the century films of the fantastic were subjects of the 2011 Scorcese film Hugo) were in the collection. On Sunday, Nov. 17 the Oneota Film Festival is giving audiences
LUCILLE FLASKERUD, age 89, of Decorah, , formerly of Mabel, MN, died November 1, 2013 at the Aase Haugen Home in Decorah. Lucille was born May 10, 1924 at Waterloo Ridge, Iowa to Leonard and Louise (Flaten) Gunderson. She attended area country school. On March 6, 1941 she was united in marriage to Earl W. Ramlo. Earl later died on November 17, 1981. In 1982 she travelled to Europe and while in Belgium visited the grave of her brother, James, who was killed in World War II. On June 29, 2002 she married Erick Flaskerud in Calmar, IA and enjoyed their honeymoon in Branson, MO. She valued hard work, honesty, and had a strong
FRANK PUFFER Frank Puffer, age 92, of rural Spillville, died Saturday, November 2, 2013 at his home. Visitation will be from 3 – 7p.m. Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at the Balik Funeral Home in Spillville with a rosary at 4p.m. and a scripture service at 5p.m. There will also be visitation after the rare opportunity to see these historic films, probably last seen in Decorah between 1900 and 1908, in an hour-long screening plus commentary by noted collector and film historian Michael Zahs. Admission is free to the 7 p.m. event in downtown Decorah on the second floor of T-Bocks, who is helping sponsor the screening. All attendees will get free popcorn. There will be a cash bar. Short films predating 1908, as well as “magic lantern slides,” will be shown as Zahs shares anecdotes and history. Zahs bought the entire collection in 1981. He is now working with the University of Iowa on restoring and digitizing the films. Decorah attendees will be the only people in the world watching these films, as
work ethic. She was a member of the Mabel First Lutheran Church and was a skilled Lefse maker, seamstress, doll maker, and gardener. She enjoyed canning, polka music, dancing, and playing cards. But most of all spending time with her daughters and grandchildren. Lucille is survived by her husband Erick of Decorah; two daughters Lois Liudahl of Bloomington, MN, and Joyce (Dale) Gross of Atlantic, IA; five grandchildren Scott ( Cindy) Liudahl of Fargo, ND, Steven Liudahl of Bloomington, MN, Scott (Toni) Gross of Bellevue, NE, Tracey (Honce) Molthan, of Liberty, MO, and Jason Gross of Council Bluffs, IA; great grandchildren Jamie and Conner Liudahl, Andres, Santiago, and Stiven Gross, Josie and Spencer Molthan, and Arion and Zen Gross; and sister-in-law Veneda Brown of Santa Ana, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband Earl; her parents Leonard and Louise; a brother James. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Monday, November 4, 2013 at the Mabel First Lutheran Church in Mabel with the Reverend Mary Waudby officiating. Burial was in the Mabel Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to Winneshiek Medical Center Hospice, Aase Haugen Home, or charity of choice. Arrangements are entrusted to the Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel.
9:30 a.m. Thursday morning at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 7, at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville, with Rev. Donald Hawes presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
these are the only copies in existence. “These films predate what most people think of as old films,” said Zahs in a recent interview with the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. “Some are as old as 1894.” “Those who attend this showing will enjoy Michael’s commentary and marvel at these films, not only because of their age and quality, but because they still grip our imaginations and allow us to witness actual events from over 100 years ago,” said Nancy Sojka, Oneota Film Festival president. “This may be the most significant collection of pre-1900 movies in the world. That the Brinton collection survived is a wonder.” ONEOTA to page 5
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Luther College varsity band and philharmonia concert
Candy Land came to life in one of the trunks at the 2nd annual Trunk or Treat event in Fort Atkinson.
The local B.A.S.I.C. Training Youth Group hosted their 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat in the Fort Atkinson Community Center Parking lot on Thursday, October 31 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Admission to the event was again, a non-perishable food item for the Calmar Area Food Pantry. Children attending the event got to visit 12 decorated trunks to find their Halloween treats. Some trunks hosted games and all of the trunks were decorated and the owners of the trunks were dressed up playing a part of their decorations. This is a wonderful event for children and parents alike, especially with the cold temperatures we had, because there is less walking, it is still light out and it is a safe environment for the children to trick-or-treat. ONEOTA from page 4 Frank Brinton died in 1917. The younger Indiana lived in Washington, Iowa, until her death in 1955. Three pickup truck loads from the couple’s early touring days lay untouched and forgotten in the basement of the estate’s executor in Washington. When the executor died, his son discovered the films, film catalogs, and trove of magic lantern slides, posters, photos and financial records detailing every engagement the couple had. This event is part of an Oneota Film Festival membership drive and precursor to the full festival, Feb. 28-Mar. 2, 2014. Membership in the 2014 Oneota Film Festival will be offered at the
The Luther College Varsity Band and Philharmonia ensemble will perform a concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, in the Main Hall of the Center for Faith and Life on the Luther campus. Jon Ailabouni, Luther class of 2010 and adjunct faculty in music, directs the Varsity Band and Spencer Martin, Luther associate professor of music, directs the Philharmonia ensemble. The Varsity Band will perform works by James Barnes, Percy Grainger, Charles Ives, Alfred Reed and Dimitri Shostakovich. They will also perform “Trail of Tears,” written about the forced migration of the Native American tribes living in the Southeastern region of the United States. The 1,500 mile march to Oklahoma was named the “Trail of Tears,” because of the arduous conditions that resulted in disease, starvation and death for thousands of Native Americans. Philharmonia will perform “L’Arlésienne Suite No. 2” by Georges Bizet, “English Folk Song Suite” by Ralph Vaughan Williams and from “La traviata,” a scene from Act II by Giuseppe Verdi with faculty soloists Karen Kanakis, Luther associate professor of music, and Jacob Lassetter, Luther assistant
professor of music. The Luther College Varsity Band includes about 100 students. The Band appears at a variety of events through out the year including Chapel services, a Family Weekend performance, a Dorian Band Festival performance as well as its own formal concert each semester. Founded in the 2001-02 academic year, Philharmonia has grown in membership from an ensemble of 15 string players to a symphonic orchestra of approximately 70 members. Formally known as String Orchestra, the group has served the ensemble needs of Luther students and sometimes features the top Decorah High School string and wind players Luther College is home to one of the largest collegiate music programs in the world with seven choirs, three orchestras, three bands, four jazz groups and nearly 1,000 student musicians. Luther students perform in large ensembles, faculty-coached chamber groups, private lessons and master classes. More than 350 music majors study music theory, ear training, history, education, composition, church music and performance.
Greg and Sara Schmitt decorated themselves, their seven children and their “trunk” in a Noah’s Ark theme. The family includes front row l-r: Hanna, Henry, Holly, Autumn, Adam, and Abraham (Mr. Gorilla). Back row: Greg, Harrison, and Sara. November 17 screening. All memberships are $25, though donations of greater amounts are welcome. Members receive exclusive invitations to festival events, discounted meal tickets at the Festival, and more! Membership dollars help to bring working filmmakers and more new films to Decorah. Oneota Film Festival (www. oneotafilmfestival.org) is a nonprofit corporation formed by local film enthusiasts. OFF is made possible by the generous support of sponsors and donors across the regional community, including Luther College, Oneota Food Coop, Decorah Bank & Trust, and in-kind support from the Decorah Public Library. Michael Zahs (Kalona News Photo)
Postville Holy Walk set for December 1 “The Holy Walk” a family tradition is back this holiday season in Postville. Residents far and near are invited to join in this meaningful event. The preparations have been made and “The Holy Walk” will be reenacted in Postville’s Lull’s Park, Sunday, December 1 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. “The Holy
Walk” a journey of love was introduced to the Postville Community four years ago by a group of community volunteers “The Holy Walk” is an interactive reenactment of the journey Mary and Joseph took from Judea to Bethlehem. During the nondeHOLY WALK to page 7
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ArtHaus to offer workshops in November ArtHaus offers several creative, hands-on workshops starting the second week of November at ArtHaus Studio (516 W. Water Street, Decorah), encouraging adults to learn a new skill and embrace handmade holiday gift-giving this year. Interested participants are asked to register at least one week before workshop date (see below). Creating Handmade Ornaments is the focus of the workshop offered on Tuesday, November 12th from 6:00-9:00 p.m.. Led by Rachel Sandhorst, participants will design festive and whimsical ornaments for the holidays using simple felting techniques. Accomplished Book Artist Jay Rabe will offer a 4-week workshop entitled Paper Worship: The Art of the Handmade Book, beginning Thursday, November 14th from 6:00-8:30pm and running through December 12th (no class Thanksgiving). From origami to simple binding, participants will learn a variety of paper manipulation and bookmaking techniques utilizing only a few essential tools to produce elegant objects to keep or
give as gifts. On Saturday, November 16th from 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m., ArtHaus favorite Martha Monson returns to teach a brand new style of basket making inspired by her travels in Tunisia. In the Tunisian Tote Basket Workshop, students will learn the technique and complete a beautiful basket in one day. Adult classes at ArtHaus are open to age 16 and up. To register, visit arthausdecorah.org/contact, call 382-5440, or stop by ArtHaus on Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 10:00 a.m. til noon. Calendars providing a complete listing of classes for youth and adults are available at ArtHaus, the Oneota Community Co-op, Decorah Public Library, and other downtown Decorah locations, as well as online at arthausdecorah.org. ArtHaus is made possible through the sponsorship of Driftless Art Collective, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All contributions in support of ArtHaus are tax deductible.
Basket by Martha Monson Lowe, ArtHaus Studio Exterior
Washburn Classic State Wide Cross Country Meet et By Leah Kruse Turkey Valley 8th grader Kaci Rausch, duaghter of Mindy and Dan Rausch, competed in the Washburn Classic State Wide Cross Country Meet on Saturday, October 19th. The annual race is two meters long and is open to all 7th and 8th grade runners. Several runners competed in this year’s meet including Decorah student-athlete and top girl runner, Katie Nimrod. Nimrod took 1st place with a time of 13:15. Rausch placed 3rd in the 8th grade race with a time of 13:56.
Vesterheim Museum Artifacts on Display at Epcot Center Twenty-one artifacts from Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center, will be on display at the Norway Pavilion at Disney’s Epcot Center in Florida. The artifacts include a Hardanger fiddle, a carved wooden chair called a kubbestol, silver brooches of intricate detail, a small loom, and examples of decorative Norwegian painting called rosemaling. The pieces were packed and shipped last week to be part of the Epcot exhibit, “Norsk Kultur, Inspiration for Disney’s Frozen.” The film “Frozen,” due out in November, is Disney’s new animated
film loosely based on the Hans Christian Andersen story “The Snow Queen.” Epcot’s World Showcase shares the culture and cuisine of 11 countries including Norway. Vesterheim’s artifacts will be on loan to Epcot for three years. “I think it’s exciting that Vesterheim is recognized nationwide as the place to go for Norwegian artifacts,” Alison Dwyer, Vesterheim’s Collections Assistant, said. Through 24,000 artifacts and 12 historic buildings, Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in Decorah, shares the most compre-
hensive collection of NorwegianAmerican artifacts in the world. This treasure is also a center for folk-art education, offering a wide variety of classes in authentic Norwegian folk art every year. For more information on the museum’s exhibitions, classes, events, membership opportunities, and ways to donate, check Vesterheim’s website at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA 521010379.
community events upcoming events Veteran’s Day Breakfast The St. Lucas Legion and Auxiliary are hosting a Veterans Day Breakfast on Sunday, November 10 in the St. Luke Church Basement. Serving Eggs with Toppings, Sausage, Potatoes and Rolls. 9:00 AM-12:30 PM. Adults: $8 Child 5-12: $5 Under 5: Free Carry Outs Available Many Raffle and Bake Sale Items Everyone is Welcome!
Foot Clinic Schedule The follow foot clinics have been planned for Winneshiek County residents by the Winneshiek County Public Health Department. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment. Thursday, Nov. 7: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12: 1-3 p.m. Luther College hosts a shared worship service in celebration
‘Visualizing Sound: The German Avant-Garde and the Acoustic Realm’ Brett Van Hoesen, assistant professor of art history at the University of Nevada-Reno, will give the 2013-14 Gerhard Marcks Lecture, “Visualizing Sound: The German Avant-Garde and the Acoustic Realm,� at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, in the Franklin W. Olin Building Room 102 on the Luther College campus. A reception with Hoesen will follow the lecture; both are open to the public with no charge for admission. Van Hoesen will discuss how over the last decade, sound art has emerged as a seemingly new genre in the art world. Digital technology has played an integral role in this development, significantly aiding the creation, but what is overlooked is the long history of sound projects by members of the
Community Foundation The community foundation of NE Iowa to host A Celebration of Community on November 8 The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa will hold the fifth annual “A Celebration of Community� event on Friday, November 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Isle Casino Hotel, 777 Isle of Capri Boulevard, Waterloo. A brief program highlighting significant ways the Community Foundation and its partners are making change in Northeast Iowa will begin a 5:45 p.m. The event is open to the public and there is no cost to attend. To RSVP, email events@cfneia.org or call 319.287.9106.
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German avant-garde dating from the late 19th-early 20th century. Van Hoesen will emphasize how the processes and experiences of sound instigated new visual forms in German art and prompted innovative questions as to how visual language might accurately represent auditory sensations. Van Hoesen will also offer a public workshop, “See Europe Through the Eyes of an Art Historian,� at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, in Loyalty Hall in Room 10. In the workshop, audience members will virtually travel to three historic cities in Europe: Pont-Aven, France; Torino, Italy; and Berlin, Germany. While these cities are radically different in terms of language and culture, collectively they serve as a vehicle to better understand the intrigue for studying art, art history and foreign language. Van Hoesen is an assistant pro-
HOLY WALK from page 5 nominational trek participants will sing carols, meet and interact with Roman soldiers, market place scribes, angels, shepherds wise men and inn keepers. The journey takes the travelers to the stable with Mary, Joseph and the baby, Jesus. The journey ends with the wise men following the star. Walkers are asked to park at St. Paul Lutheran Church parking lot, 116 East Military Road, where they will be bused to the Lull’s Park Walking Trail. The walk takes about 20 minutes and at the end of the journey, participants will be taken back to St. Paul where they are invited for refreshments and fellowship. Soup Supper The Postville Park and Pool Board is hosting a soup supper in conjunction with “The Holy Walk�. They will be serving chili and assorted soup, along with sandwiches and bars and cookies at St. Paul Fellowship Hall from 5 to 8:30 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will go toward the renovation of the Hall Roberts’ Swimming Pool. When the walk premiered in Postville four years ago, over 300
fessor of art history at the University of Nevada-Reno. She instructs several courses on the subject of art history. After attending the University of Iowa to study art, she went on to the University of Massachusetts and earned a master’s degree in art, and then traveled back to the University of Iowa to earn a doctoral degree in the history of art. Van Hoesen has received funding for her research from the Ford Foundation for the Crossing Borders Program, the German Academic Exchange Service, the Junior Faculty Research Grant Program, Scholarly and Creative Activities Grant Program and the Scholar in Residence Program at the Robert Gore Rifkind Center for German Expressionist Studies at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. She is credited in more than 15 publications in the subject of art history.
people participated. A large number is anticipated again this year. This is a family event which brings life to the Christmas story for children and adults alike. Remember to dress appropriately, as this is an outdoor activity. Once again “The Holy Walk� a journey of love takes walkers back to that very first Christmas. For more information about this event phone 563-864-6001. $GYHUWLVLQJ LV ZHOO UHDG (YHQ D $IWHU DOO [ \RX DUH UHDGLQJ WKLV DGYHUWLVHPHQW
Luther College paideia text and issues lecture: Kristy Gould Kristy Gould, Luther College professor of psychology, will present Luther’s fall Paideia Lecture “Research in Animal Cognition as an Example of Studying the ‘Other’: What It Can Teach Us About Animals and About Ourselves� at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, in the Center for Faith and Life Recital Hall on the Luther College campus. Gould’s presentation will focus on the boundaries we draw between humans and animals. She will discuss how research has shown us that animals often share many cognitive traits with humans, blurring the boundaries we have created. She makes the point, however, that animals are not furry or feathered humans, and what may look like similar behavior may be driven by completely different cognitive processes. Studying animals has taught Gould volumes on human behavior and cognition, including what makes human beings unique, and how humans may not be as different from animals as we think. A reception will follow the lecture in Qualley Lounge in the Center for Faith and Life. Both the lecture and the reception are open to the public with no charge for admission. Gould, a published biological and psychological researcher in the field of animal cognition, has taught at Luther since 2001. She teaches a course in animal cognition and has conducted numerous research projects on the cognition and intelligence of birds in the Corvid family, including crows, jays, nutcrackers and magpies.
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Caregiver Support Group The caregiver support group meeting is Nov. 14 A Caregiver Support Group will be held on November 14 at the Ossian Senior Hospice from 4:305:30 p.m. Caregiver Support offers individuals caring for loved ones a time to share experiences, challenges, suggestions, and receive support from caregivers in similiar situations. Caregiver’s will receive information and support on coping, how to find balance, recognizing caregiver burnout, and how to recognize the signs and symptoms of progressive illness and disease. For more information contact Dianne Schultz at 563-380-7838 or Eileen Courtney at 563-532-9440. RSVP is not necessary but appreciated.
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community events Shared Worship Service The Luther College congregation is hosting a shared worship service to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Lutheran congregations in Decorah at 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, in the Center for Faith and Life on Luther’s campus. ELCA churches in Decorah, including Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, First Lutheran Church, Decorah Lutheran Church and Luther College Student Congregation, will worship together with a festival setting of Holy Communion. The Rev. Harold Usgaard, bishop emeritus of the Southeastern Minnesota Synod, will serve as guest preacher. William Kuhlman, Luther professor emeritus, will serve as organist. A newly commissioned hymn by Luther faculty Carol Gilbertson and Gregory Peterson will be sung for this festival liturgy. Congregation members, including children, are welcome to join the Festival Choir, directed by Jennaya Robison, Luther assistant professor of music and conductor of Aurora and Cathedral Choirs. The Festival Choir includes adults and children from all four congregations as well as Luther’s Cathedral Choir. The offering for the worship will honor the immigrant history of our congregations by supporting the Path to Citizenship Fund through congregations in Decorah, as well as Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services, and Lutheran World Relief’s assistance in Syria. This will be a special offering apart from regular congregational offerings. Injury & Fall Prevention Staying safe and healthy
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ĘťHero of the YearĘź ‘Hero of the Year’ finalist Chad Pregracke to speak at Luther Nov. 8 Chad Pregracke, Living Lands and Waters founder and president, will give the keynote address, “Helping to Clean America’s Rivers: From the Bottom Up,â€? at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, in Valders Hall of Science Room 206. The lecture is part of the Upper Midwest Association for Campus Sustainability conference, “Celebrating Success, Building Community, Taking Action,â€? Nov. 7-9 on the Luther campus. The lecture is open to the public with no charge for admission. From the darkness of underwater shell-diving to the brightness of open-air community cleanups, Pregracke’s tale embodies the importance of setting goals and illustrates how determination, hardwork and persistence pay off. Living Lands and Waters is the world’s only “industrial strengthâ€? not-for-profit river cleanup organization. Pregracke formed the organization at the age of 23, after growing up and working on the Mississippi River. He was appalled by the amount of garbage in the river and decided that if no one else was going to do something about it, he would. Over the last 16 years, he, his crew, and nearly 70,000 volunteers have removed more than seven million pounds of garbage from U.S. rivers. He has broadened his mission to include projects from a MillionTrees and Adopt-A-River Mile, as well as a new floating classroom aboard a barge that he and his crew live on seven months of the year, teaching students, educators and citizens about the value of our rivers and natural resources. Pregracke has garnered a host of awards and honors—most recently being nominated a 2013 CNN Hero. Pregracke’s lecture is one of several events planned for the UMACS conference. The weekend marks the fifth regional conference for UMACS, this year in partnership with Second Nature and its Midwest Regional Collab-
orative Symposium. In addition to the normal program of presentations and posters from schools throughout the Midwest, Second Nature will bring specialized sessions related to the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment. As a result of this partnership, an ACUPCC preconference event, consisting of a Climate Action Planning Workshop on the evening of Thursday, Nov. 7, and a networking breakfast on the morning of Friday, Nov. 8, have been added to the main conference. The weekend’s plenary sessions include talks by John Farrell, director of the Energy Self-Reliant States and Communities program at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, and Jacqueline Johnson, chancellor of the University of Minnesota-Morris. Additional sessions will be incorporated throughout the conference to create further opportunities to learn from common challenges, discuss ideas and showcase success stories. The full conference program is posted at: http://online.nwf.org/
ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC Little Turkey Father Nicholas March Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Mass BETHANY LUTHERAN Rural Ossian Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Communion 11/4, 12/2
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HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC Protivin Father Nicholas March Thursday: 8:45 a.m. School Mass Saturday: 3:30-3:50 p.m. Reconciliation 4:00 p.m. Mass MT. CARMEL CATHOLIC Lawler Father Nicholas March Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Mass OSSIAN LUTHERAN Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship OUR LADY OF SEVEN DOLORS CATHOLIC Festina Msgr. Cletus J. Hawes Sunday: 8:00 a.m. Mass ST. ALOYSIUS CATHOLIC Calmar Father Donald J. Hawes Saturday: 4:30 p.m. Mass Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Mass ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC Fort Atkinson Father Nicholas March Sunday: 8:00 a.m. Mass
ST. LUKE’S CATHOLIC St. Lucas Father Nicholas March Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Mass ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC Waucoma Father Nicholas March Sunday: 8:00 a.m. Mass ST. WENCESLAUS CATHOLIC Spillville Father Donald J. Hawes Saturday: 7:00 p.m. Mass Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Mass STAVANGER LUTHERAN Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Worship TRINITY LUTHERAN Calmar Pastor Glenn Smith Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Worship ZION LUTHERAN Castalia Pastor Dave Lenth Sunday Classes: 8:30 a.m. Adult Class 9:15 a.m. Sunday School
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neighbor to neighbor Thanksgiving is coming soon, although the stores and the ads make it seem more like Christmas. Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday. It’s a time to give thanks and time to spend with family and friends. Turkey is not just for Thanksgiving, now is the time to take advantage of sales. The sales are already coming out in the ads. Buy an extra turkey and freeze it to cook later. There are many easy and great ways to use leftover turkey. I have never tried this, but I have heard that it is very good. Try leftover turkey sandwiches, made with stuffing, cranberry sauce and mayo. From McCormick, here is a delicious pumpkin pie. Pumpkin Pie with Vanilla Whipped Cream 1 frozen, unbaked deep dish pie crust (9-inch) 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 2 eggs 1 tablespoon McCormickŽ Pumpkin Pie Spice Preheat oven to 425°F. Place pie crust on large foil-lined baking sheet. Mix pumpkin, milk, eggs and pumpkin pie spice in large bowl until smooth. Pour into crust. Bake 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Bake 40 minutes longer or until knife inserted 1 inch from crust comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack. Serve with Vanilla Whipped Cream, if desired. Vanilla Whipped Cream Recipe 1 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon McCormickŽ Pure Vanilla Extract Beat cream, confectioners’ sugar and vanilla in medium bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve. The following are a couple of delicious soup recipes to use with leftover turkey. The first soup is a comfort type soup where the other soup is more flavorful and a definite contrast to the first soup. Both are easy and make a great meal. Fiesta Turkey Tortilla Soup By Amy McFadden 4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth 3 cups shredded cooked turkey or rotisserie chicken 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole
kernel corn, drained 1/2 cup medium salsa 5 corn tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1/4-inch strips 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro Additional salsa, optional In a Dutch oven, combine the first five ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, spread tortilla strips in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° 4-6 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Stir cilantro into soup. Top the servings with tortilla strips. If desired, serve with additional salsa. Yield: 8 servings. Turkey Stew with Dumplings By Stephanie Rabbitt-Schapp 3 cups shredded cooked turkey 1 large sweet onion, chopped 1 large potato, peeled and cubed 2 large carrots, chopped 2 celery ribs, chopped 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth 1/3 cup cold water 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed 1 cup BisquickŽ mix 1/3 cup 2% milk In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 10 ingredients; stir in broth. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours. Remove bay leaves. In a small bowl, mix water and cornstarch until smooth; stir into turkey mixture. Add corn and peas. Cover and cook on high until mixture reaches a simmer. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix baking mix and milk just until moistened. Drop by rounded tablespoonful on top of simmering liquid. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean. Yield: 6 servings. Till next time...Hints for leftover Halloween Candy: Use some of your leftover Halloween candy to make some treats for family gatherings during Thanksgiving. (1) Use leftover candy bars with a cheesecake. (2) Take melted almond bark and add a variety of leftover candy and maybe toss in some pretzels. (3) Use a sugar cookie base for a base crust for a pizza. Melt chocolate chips and spread melted chocolate over the baked cookie crust. While the chocolate is soft, press candy pieces into the chocolate. When set or chilled, cut into pieces and enjoy.
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TV FB vs. BCLUW By Leah Kruse After placing fourth in their district and losing their first round playoff game last season, Turkey Valley worked hard this year to capture 2nd in Class A, District 3 and have home field advantage for their first game. The Trojans hosted the BCLUW Comets, a team they played against for two years during the regular schedule of the 2010 and 2011 seasons. BCLUW came to Jackson Junction with a 4-2 district record, putting them in 3rd place in Class A, District 4. “We executed well all night,” stated Coach Scott. “The offensive line controlled the line of scrimmage. We did not punt.” The first quarter started slow with 6:01 coming off the board before the first touchdown of the game. Luke Kuennen punched through the line on a three-yard carry, then carried for the twopoint conversion as well to put TV in the lead 8-0. The score stayed the same into the second set but Kuennen added another TD with 11:19 showing on the clock with Eric Buckendahl rushing for the two-point conversion changing the score to 16-0. Justin Kime scored the next two TDs of the game. The first was a three-yard carry with 5:14 still to play in the second quarter. The pass for an extra two fouled. The second was less than two minutes later after TV intercepted the Comet’s first pass of their new drive after Kime scored at 5:14. Kime complete the eight-yard TD followed by a completed rushing conversion from Kuennen for a
30-0 score at the half. “The backs ran hard and got positive yards after contact all night. The defense dominated the game. They did complete some passes in the second quarter but we kept BCLUW from scoring,” continued Scott. TV kept the scoring rolling in the third quarter with a 14-yard rushing TD by Kuennen including a two-point carry from Jordan Denk for a score of 38-0. TV’s last TD of the night came quickly after their first TD of the third quarter. Riley Meirick put the ball across the line on a two-yard carry while Ryan Busta carried for the conversion. TV led 46-0 at the end of the third. BCLUW completed two TDs and two PATs in the fourth quarter but TV took the win 46-14. “BCLUW did manage to put together two drives late in the game and executed a couple fake punts,” said Scott. “The players did an excellent job of being ready to play and it was a true team effort. We have a short turn around and play again on Monday,” finished Scott. Turkey Valley (7-3) traveled to Gladbrook yesterday, Monday, November 4 to take on the 8-2 Gladbrook-Reinbeck Rebels. Coverage for the game will be in next week’s issue, November 12, 2013. The winner of last night’s game will play the winner of the Wapsie Valley (10-0) vs. Grundy Center (7-3) game on Friday, November 8 in the Class A Quarterfinal Round. The location of the game will be determined by the two winning teams’ records.
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SW FB vs. SH Score By Quarter 1 2 3 4 Final BCLUW 0 0 0 14 14 Turkey Valley 8 22 16 0 46 Game Stats BCLUW TV Rushing Yards: 51 338 Rushing Attempts :21 52 Passing Yards: 250 31 Passing Attempts: 16-26-2 2-2 Total Offensive Yards: 301 369 Scoring Sequence: Kuennen- 3yd run (Kuennen- run) Kuennen- 11yd run (Buckendahl- run) Kime- 3yd run (Pass failed) Kime- 8yd run (Kuennen- run) Kuennen- 14yd run (Denk- run) Meirick- 2yd run (Ry. Busta run) BCLUW- Pass (PAT) BCLUW- Pass (PAT) Trojan Individual Stats: Rushing: Kuennen- 15-89, 3 TD; Kime- 11-85, 2 TD; Meirick- 8-37, 1 TD; Buckendahl- 9-100; B. Busta- 2-8; Ry. Busta- 2-13; Ju. Hackman- 2-(-2); Denk- 3-8 Passing: Ry. Busta- 2-2, 31yds Receiving: Reicks- 1-18; Buss- 1-13 Interceptions: Reicks- 1-14; Buckendahl- 1-7 Fumble Recoveries: B. Busta- 1 Kickoffs: Kuennen- 6-264; Klimesh1-30 Kickoff Returns: Denk- 1-75; Reicks1-11; Ju. Hackman- 1 Punt Returns: Buckendahl- 1-2 Trojan Tackles (TFLs): Reicks- 9 (1); Buckendahl- 6; C. Hackman- 5; B. Busta- 4; Buss, Denk- 3; Balik, Hadacek, Klimesh, Meirick, Sawyer- 2; Blazek, Buchheit, Eichenberger, Kuennen- 1
Left: Eric Buckendahl picks off a BCLUW pass to give TV possession of the ball and great field position late in the second quarter. Right: Blake Busta wraps up a BCLUW receiver and makes the tackle in last Wednesday’s playoff game. (Photos by Leah Kruse)
By Leah Kruse South Winn had a good regular season on the gridiron this year losing just one district game to take part of the district title, but took the second seed for playoffs. Last Wednesday the 5-1 Warriors hosted the 4-2 South Hamilton Hawks in the 2013, Class 1A, first round playoff game. SW came onto the field strong and put up two touchdowns before SH could find the endzone. Jordan Rommes completed the first TD on a 48-yard run to light up the board first and put SW ahead 6-0. Christian Kleve crossed the red line after carrying the ball 11 yards to add six points followed by Ryan Hageman rushing for the conversion to make the score 14-0 SW. South Hamilton got on the board with a 52-yard TD pass and a PAT to end the first 14-7. SW pushed harder in the second quarter with three more TDs. Kleve caught a pass from Trevor Schweinefus for the second quarter’s first TD. Hageman rushed for the two-point conversion. Rommes received a pass from Schweinefus for a 29-yard TD followed by another Hageman conversion, boosting the score to 307. Schweinefus threw for his third TD of the game connecting with Kleve once again for a six-yard touchdown with Hageman adding an extra two points after the TD to end the half 38-7. The second half was slower offensively with just three TDs scored between the two teams. SW’s last TD of the game was another reception by Rommes from Schweinefus, a 39-yard TD with Hageman running the twopoint conversion again. SW’s final score was 46. SH scored two TDs in the fourth frame. The first was an eight-yard pass and the second was a 14-yard run followed by a PAT. Even with SH’s effort during the fourth quarter, SW took the win 46-20. “We had a solid team effort. South Hamilton was a very good football team, but we were able to execute on both offense and defense very well despite a couple of turnovers early in the game,” stated Coach Ohrt. “Our offensive and defensive lines were able to control the line of scrimmage from the start and that made things much easier for our guys at the skill positions.” South Winn (8-2) traveled to Dike yesterday, Monday, November 4 to take on the 10-0 DikeNew Hartford Wolverines. Coverage for the game will be in next week’s issue, November 12, 2013. The winner of last night’s game will play the winner of the North Fayette Valley (9-1) vs. Nashua-
Plainfield (7-4) game on Friday, November 8 in the Class 1A Quarterfinal Round. The location of the game will be determined the two winning teams’ records. Score By Quarter 1 2 3 4 Final South Hamilton 0 7 0 13 20 South Winn 14 24 8 0 46 Game Stats SH SW Rushing Yards: 157 347 Rushing Attempts: 38 43 Passing Yards: 179 116 Passing Attempts: 8-21-1 7-15-1 Total Offensive Yards : 336 463 Scoring Sequence: Rommes- 48yd run (2pt failed) Kleve- 11yd run (Hageman- 2pt run) SH- 52yd pass (PAT) Kleve- 12yd pass from Schweinefus (Hageman- 2pt run) Rommes- 29yd pass from Schweinefus (Hageman- 2pt run) Kleve- 6yd pass from Schweinefus (Hageman- 2pt run) Rommes- 39yd pass from Schweinefus (Hageman- 2pt run) SH- 8yd pass (PAT failed) SH- 14yd run (PAT) Warrior Individual Stats: Rushing: Rommes- 4-63, 1 TD; Kleve- 10-58, 1 TD; Hageman- 13119; Jacobsen- 5-39; Schroeder- 7-44; Schweinefus- 4-24 Passing: Schweinefus- 7-14-1, 116yds, 4 TD; Rommes- 0-1 Receiving: Rommes- 4-83, 2 TD; Kleve- 2-18, 2 TD; C. Lensing- 1-15 Interceptions: Jacobsen- 1 Kickoffs: Rommes- 7-360, 1 Tb Kickoff Returns: Jacobsen- 3-64; Schroeder- 1-18 Punting: Rommes- 4-174 Punt Returns: Rommes- 1-24 Sacks: Brincks- 3; Kuboushek- 1; Meyer- 1; Numedahl- 1 Warrior Tackles (TFLs): Brincks- 11 (3); Kuboushek, Numedahl- 9 (1); Hageman- 7; A. Lensing, Meyer- 4 (1); Shatek- 4; Jacobsen, Rommes- 3; Poshusta-2; Emanual- 1 (1); Imoehl, Kuennen, Schmitt- 1
Jordan Rommes jumps to catch a pass as a SH defender gets his hand on the ball. Rommes caught the ball and scored a TD on the play. (Leah Kruse Photo)
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TV Volleyball By Leah Kruse TV VB vs. Kee 10.29 In their quest to move through their regional bracket, the Lady Trojans traveled to Postville last Tuesday to play the second round regional game against the Kee Hawks. Turkey Valley was able to take control of the first game and took the first “W” of the night with a final tally of 25-14. The Hawks struggled a little more in the second set while the Lady Trojans kept their same pace to earn the win 25-11. TV struggled in the third set and let Kee stay close in score throughout the game. With a two-point difference, TV won the last set 25-23 to move on to the Class 1A, Region 5 semifinal game.
18-25. The third set started much like the second with TV keeping the score close all the way up to 1315 and then to 18-18. The Lady Trojans started to break down as the Panthers fought hard for each point and scored seven unanswered points to take the third set 18-25. Team stats were: 22-89 K, 22 A, 42 D, 2 BA, 1 SB, 43-47 SV. Player stats were: Balk- 8 D, 16-16 SV; Blazek- 6-26 SV, 14 D, 1 BA, 3-5 SV; Einwalter- 2-3 K; Kuennen- 2-6 K; Kurash- 3 A, 5 D, 6-6 SV; Martin- 1-12 K, 5 D; Meirick- 3-5 K; Mueterthies- 3-10 K, 1 A, 1 D; Novotny- 16 A, 4 D, 6-8 SV; Rausch- 3 D, 7-7 SV; Schaufenbuel- 5-16 K, 2 A, 2 D, 1 BA, 1 SB, 5-5 SV.
Above: Amanda Mueterthies attacks the ball with a clear path on the other side of the net at last Friday’s regional semifinal game against Tripoli. Below: Taylor Novotny connects with the ball for a kill attempt at the regional semifinal game. Bottom: Allison Kuennen gets up to block an attack from the Panthers during set three at last Friday’s game. (Leah Kruse photos)
Team stats included: 33-93 K, 31 A, 52 D, 8 BA, 3 SB, 58-60 SV, 4 AC. Player stats were: Balk- 3 D, 12-12 SV, 1 AC; Blazek- 5-19 K, 19 D, 5-6 SV; Einwalter- 2-7 K, 1 D; Kuennen- 2-6 K, 1 A, 3 BA; Kurash- 16 A, 9 D, 8-8 SV, 1 AC; Martin- 3-14 K, 1 D, 1 BA; Meirick- 1-4 K, 1 D; Mueterthies- 3-8 K, 3 D; Novotny6-11 K, 14 A, 7 D, 3 BA, 12-12 SV, 2 AC; Rausch- 6 D, 16-17 SV; Schaufenbuel- 1122 K, 2 D, 1 BA, 3 SB, 5-5 SV.
TV VB vs. Tripoli 11.1 Turkey Valley had worked hard on the court all season and it had paid off as they worked their way to the Class 1A, Region 5 semifinal game. For the third year in a row, the Lady Trojans met the Class 1A defending State Champions, the Tripoli Panthers, last Friday night in Tripoli. Tripoli wasn’t ranked as high this season as they have been in previous years and ended the regular season in a lower spot than what the began the season in. If there was a year to beat them, TV thought this would be it. In the first set, TV gave up four points to the Panthers very quickly then allowed Tripoli to gain another two points for a 2-8 score. The Lady Trojans continued to struggle against the well-groomed Panthers allowing the gap to get to 3-11 the up to 4-16. TV picked up the pace as they started to settle down and play the game shaving points off the gap at 13-20. TV continued to battle adding five more points to the Panthers two points for an 1822 split but Tripoli applied more pressure and took the win 18-25. The second set started much better for TV as they kept the score even up to 4 all but Tripoli took their first lead at 4-6 then increase it to 5-10. The Lady Trojans started to work harder closing in the score at 13-17 but then fell back to 15-21. TV pushed back and added three points to their total but gave up four to Tripoli to end the game
Top: Ashley Kurash sets the ball up at last week’s regional semifinal game. Middle: Kayla Schaufenbuel (c) connects with the ball while teammates Stephanie Martin (#8) and Amanda Mueterthies (l) prepare to play defense Bottom: Kennedy Balk (l) and Arianna Rausch are both ready to receive a serve at last Friday’s game. (Leah Kruse Photos)
sp rts By Leah Kruse After several months of training in the off season and training in the regular season, TV’s Ryan Izer and both of South Winn’s cross country teams traveled to Fort Dodge last Saturday for the State Meet. “The day started off really nice, but grew windier and cooler as the day progressed. By the time the 1A races started, it was a pretty steady wind and that affected times overall. Our kids dealt with it well,” said Coach Kearney. Turkey Valley Ryan Izer was the only Turkey Valley runner to qualify for State this season after placing 3rd at the State Qualifying Meet. Izer ran an exceptional race with 127 other racers all vying for a top spot in the crowd. Izer placed 7th with a career best time of 16:51.2, just a few seconds behind 6th place, SW’s Devin Franzen. “Ryan Izer could not have run a more intelligent race. His methodic build up to the top ten was slow and gradual, as he was instructed to avoid accumulating lactic acid too early. We told him they would all come back to him and this was correct. A little after the two mile, he was in perfect position to finish as a medalist,” Coach Kruckman said. “It was a great season for Ryan as an athlete. Earning all-state status and making it onto the awards deck brought a much desired closure to our season.” “This past week we also had two seniors selected to represent Northeast Iowa at the Senior AllStar meet held in Ankeny at the DMAAC campus Saturday, November 9. Nick Meirick and Steven Landa will compete at 1:45 p.m. for legendary North Fayette coach, Bob Scott,” Kruckman continued. “We would like to thank our fans, parents, and supporters at the state meet and this season as a whole. We would also like to extend congratulations to South Winn’s boys’ and girls’ teams for a fine representation of our area at the state meet,” finished Kruckman.
Ryan Izer stays focused early on in Saturday’s race in Fort Dodge. (Doug Dornath photo)
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2013 State Cross Country South Winneshiek The Warriors have a long history of competing at the State Cross Country Meet and didn’t disappoint this season either! “Simply put, our kids really ran great. As a coach, you always have different scenarios in mind going into the state meet - worst case, realistic/expected, best case and what you wish would happen,” stated Kearney. “I would say we were somewhere between our best case and our wish. All of our kids competed really well. I think they honestly gave the best effort they had in them that day, and that is what we expected from them. We are really proud of both teams for their efforts.” The boys took 3rd place with 157 total points, just 10 points above 4th and 38 points out of 2nd. Runners for the Warriors included: Devin Franzen who placed 5th at the qualifying meet and 6th at State with a time of 16:47.5; Nathan Meyer earned 7th at the qualifying meet and clocked in with a time of 17:10.6 for 9th place; Alex Upton was 34th at 18:05.7; Brian Kleppe marked a time of 18:26.8 for 52nd; Danon Hageman was close behind with a time of 18:39.4 putting him in 56th; Lucas Brincks came in 70th at 18:59.9 and Cody Fisher was
73rd with a time of 19:12.4. “If a person runs long enough, you realize not every day is going to be a great day. As in life, you do the best you can on the days proving to be more challenging. If you keep your eyes on the ultimate prize, you find the strength to keep going despite the internal voices telling you to slow down or quit,” said Coach Kearney. “Watching the meet and looking through the results, I saw numerous examples of our athletes and those around the area digging deep to find the strength to keep going. I attribute that mental toughness to the success these athletes achieved on Saturday.” “Our boys finished 3rd overall, but we were only 30 points ahead of 10th place. If just one of our guys would have let up, or given in toward the end of their race, we would not have ended up with a trophy and a third place finish. It is a real testament to their final effort of the season, of their career for all but Cody,” continued Kearney. On the girls side, SW took 4th place with 142 points, only three points above 5th and just 16 points out of 3rd, which would have given them a team trophy. Running the 4K for South Winn were: Josie Kriener, who placed
11th with a time of 15:55.6, in her freshman year of cross country; Monica Schwartzhoff came in 18th at 16:12.3; Jessica Lechtenberg clocked in at 16:34.5 putting her in 27th place with Kennidee DeVilbiss on her heels taking 28th place with a time of 16:36.4; RaeAnn Klimesh was 58th at 17:29 while teammate Kelly Kuboushek was right behind in 59th place with a time of 17:33 and Caitlin Holien took 63rd by marking a time of 17:37.4. “Our girls capped off the best season ever by a South Winneshiek girls’ team. They worked toward this goal for the past year and made huge gains as a team. I can’t emphasize enough how proud we are of their efforts. This was just a super group to work with. In particular, the leadership of Kennidee DeVilbiss was a key to our success this year. We would not have been the team we were without her. Our younger runners will really need to step up to follow her lead next fall,” finished Kearney. “For those of you who may not follow cross country, Northeast Iowa produced some tremendous results on Saturday. Eight teams from the Upper Iowa Conference and Northeast Iowa
Conference finished in the top 10. Of those eight, six finished in the top 5. Five teams earned podium honors. The two conferences combined averaged a little over a 4th place team finish,” Conway added. “Sixteen athletes from the two conferences finished in the top 25 with 6 finishing in the top ten, earning individual recognition.” “We would like to pass on our congratulations to all the coaches and athletes who achieved these accomplishments. I was impressed watching athletes we competed against all year long turn in topnotch performances. As the day went on, I became more and more confident about our teams chances, realizing how good the teams and individuals were we competed against throughout the year. In large part, the success came from athletes doing the best they could on that particular day,” ended Conway. Congratulations to the Calmar Courier area runners! South Winn and Turkey Valley student athletes have once again shown how strong our athletes from small town Iowa, especially our nook of Northeast Iowa, really are!
South Winn’s boys’ team stands with their 3rd place trophy after their 5K at the State Meet last Saturday in Fort Dodge. Members of this year’s team inlude l-r: Devin Franzen, Nathan Meyer, Alex Upton, Brian Kleppe, Danon Hageman, Lucas Brincks, Cody Fisher, Coach Conway and Coach Kearney. (Kristi Nixon photo)
Top: RaeAnn Klimesh (l) and Kelly Kuboushek (r) push themselves toward the finish line. (Kristi Nixon photo) Bottom: SW’s Alex Upton looks relaxed as he keeps pace in the pack at the State meet.
Left: SW’s Nathan Meyer (f) and Devin Franzen (b) run together to push each other to finish with a better time. (Kristi Nixon photo) Right: Jessica Lechtenberg watches the competition in front of her as she decides her next move. (Doug Dornath photo)
public notices & ag ORDINANCE NO. 14-177 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE AND CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM A-1 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO R-1, URBAN FRINGE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER, PRELIMINARY PLATTED AS LOTS 2 AND 3 OF TRAILS VIEW SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN SECTION 28, OF TOWNSHIP 98 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M. WINNESHIEK COUNTY, IOWA. WHEREAS, a request for amendment to the zoning ordinance of Winneshiek County was submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission, said request having been acted upon by the Planning and Zoning Commission following a public hearing; and, WHEREAS, the request for amendment of the zoning ordinance pertains to the following described real estate: A portion of the Northeast Quarter of the
Northwest Quarter and of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, preliminary platted as lots 2 and 3 of Trails View Subdivision, located in Section 28, of Township 98 North, Range 8 West of the 5th P.M. Winneshiek County, Iowa.
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A portion of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, preliminary platted as lots 2 and 3 of Trails View Subdivision, located in Section 28, of Township 98 North, Range 8 West of the 5th P.M. Winneshiek County, Iowa.
WHEREAS, the said zoning request requested that the property be rezoned from A-1 Agricultural District to R-1, Urban Fringe Residential District; and, WHEREAS, a notice of the time and place of a public hearing on said request was published pursuant to law; and,
is hereby changed from A-1 Agricultural District to R-1, Urban Fringe Residential District. 2.
WHEREAS, a public hearing as required has been conducted by the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors. WHEREAS, the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors has considered the Winneshiek County Comprehensive Plan in their review of the Applicant’s request and does find that the request is consistent with the policies and goals set out in the Winneshiek County Comprehensive Plan; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE WINNESHIEK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
That the zoning classification as to the following described real estate:
That the zoning map of Winneshiek County, Iowa, be modified to reflect this change. Repealer. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this zoning ordinance or inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, are hereby repealed to the extent necessary to give this Ordinance full force and effect. Severability Clause. If any section, part or provision of this Ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not
Experts to discuss the Region 7 EPA and Iowa DNR work plan agreement and its impact on livestock farmers The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) is offering a webinar for livestock and poultry farmers to explain the impact of the EPA Region 7 and Iowa DNR “Work Plan Agreement” on Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 12 p.m.. – 1:15 p.m. The work plan agreement was released Sept. 11 and is designed to strengthen Iowa’s implementation of the federally authorized NPDES program. “Livestock regulations are complex, sometimes ambiguous and are constantly changing,” says CSIF Executive Director Brian Waddingham. “For Iowa’s livestock and poultry farms to prosper,
farmers must know and understand state and federal regulations and the resources available to help them remain viable on the land for generations to come. This webinar will help livestock farmers better understand how the work plan agreement will affect them and their farm.” The webinar features a presentation from Ken Hessenius, Iowa DNR supervisor from Field Office 3 in Spencer, discussing the details of the work plan agreement and what livestock farmers can expect if their farm is selected for an inspection. Other speakers include Eldon McAfee, attorney for Beving, Swanson and Forrest and
Chris Gruenhagen, government relations counsel for the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation who will explain the steps farmers can take to prepare for an on-farm inspection. CSIF staff will also discuss the services they offer to livestock farmers to ensure they are in environmental compliance and are meeting all state and federal rules and regulations. Farmers can access the webinar from their home or farm office by going to http://www.supportfarmers.com/farminspection. For more information, contact Brian Waddingham at bwaddingham@supportfarmers.com.
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The 2013 Iowa Cattle Industry Convention, Grab Reality by the Horns, is a mix of education, social activities and, for those who are members of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association, policy work on key issues. The convention will be held Dec. 9-11 at the Prairie Meadows Events Center in Altoona. “Although we topped 10,000 in our membership drive this past year, we know there are cattle producers in the state who are not ICA members,” said ICA CEO Matt Deppe. “Nonetheless, we’re reaching out with an invitation to all Iowa cattle producers to come for a few days of education, inspiration and networking.” “Our theme is a nod to the challenging weather and pricing issues for all cattle producers this past year. While cattle producers acknowledge regular challenges in their business, the convention in December will encourage them to
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affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole, or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage and publication as provided by law. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of October, 2013. WINNESHIEK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS John Logsdon Attest: Chairman Benjamin D. Steines Winneshiek County Auditor
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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE REGARDING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROVIDED BY IOWA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (IEDA) FOR OWNER OCCUPIED REHABILITATION FUNDING FOR THE CITY OF CALMAR. The Calmar City Council intends to submit an application for the 2014 CDBG Owner Occupied Rehabilitation program. The City of Calmar proposes to conduct housing rehabilitation on six (6) single family units within the city limits. The application will be submitted on or before December 11, 2013. The project will also be funded with local matching funds from the City of Calmar and Security State Bank. The intent of this notice is to provide citizens the opportunity to comment on the proposed project and application prior to submittal. If you have questions or comments concerning the proposed project and application or if you require special accommodations to attend the hearing such as handicapped accessibility or translation services, you may contact Michele Elsbernd, City Clerk at 563-562-3154. Written comments may also be submitted to Michele Elsbernd, City of Calmar, PO Box 268 or 101 South Washington Street, Calmar, IA 52132. The city council will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 18th, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Calmar city council chambers at which time you may submit your views on these matters in person, by writing, or by representative.
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grab those issues and bring them under control,” he said. Early registration for the event ends Dec. 2. One of the keynote speakers, CattleFax market analyst Lance Zimmerman, will talk about cattle and corn market outlooks and strategies, and how developments with both through the fall months will drive profit opportunities through next year. Zimmerman will speak at Cattlemen’s College on Dec. 9. A second keynote speaker, Bob Fields, the senior director of meat HORNS to page 16
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143 Head
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Holstein Steers 700800 lbs
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The family of Daniel “Duke” Schrandt would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all who sent cards, memorials, flowers, brought food, and shared their time and kind words with us during the difficult days following Duke’s sudden death. Our gratitude to the St. Wenceslaus parish for providing and serving the lunch, to Mark Balik of Schluter-Balik funeral home for taking such good care of us, and to Pat and Pam Malanaphy for the special touches they provided at the service. As witnessed by the outpouring of care and concern we’ve received, we are comforted by the fact that Duke was loved by a large, extended family and many, many friends. He will be greatly missed. ~Mary (Leo) Manning, Mike (Rita Dixon) Schrandt, Marty (Clint) Berg, Becky S c h r a n d t - M i l e s , Ti m (Cheryl Murray) Schrandt, Bill Schrandt, Pam (Rick) Barnes, Pete (Sandra) Schrandt, and nieces and nephews.
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South Winneshiek preschoolers enjoyed parading with their costumes and reciting Halloween poems to the Ossian Senior Hospice residents on Halloween, Thursday, October 31.
Jossy Vivero and Jordan Einck say hello to resident Bonnie Kruse (Joyce Meyer Photo)
Residents Amy Shilts, Marie Tieskoetter, Marie Brincks enjoy the SW preschool in their costumes. (Joyce Meyer Photo)
Residents Irma Bullerman, Edna Huinker and Ruth Elsbernd pose with (students back row) Graham Schmitt, Lilly Phillips, Kaden Cook, Ava Franzen and (front row) Cooper Huinker and Carver Wermers (Joyce Meyer Photo) Top: Jumpstart Class; Middle: K Prep Class; Bottom: Early Childhood Class (Photos by Joyce Meyer)
HORNS from page 13 and gourmet foods at Sam’s Club, will outline the consumer view for producers. With more than 600 store locations world-wide, Sam’s Club stores are well-tuned to the interests of their customers, who also happen to be customers of Iowa’s beef cattle producers. Fields will speak on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Other speakers at Cattlemen’s College on Dec. 9, will talk about cattle handling facilities and fenc-
ing, new feeding rules and preharvest technology; heifer development strategies, the use of high density profile DNA for seedstock, Tyson Foods’ FarmCheck Program, the breeding herd health issue Trichomoniasis, and hedging and other market tools. The first day wraps up with a President’s Reception, and entertainment by Iowa’s own Jason Brown Band. Brown is a Pella
native who began to discover his voice at age four while sitting with his grandmother at the piano after farm chores. Now, Brown is one of country music’s up and coming innovative artists. He has charted five songs on the Billboard and MediaBase Country Charts. They include “Momma Was A Rebel,” “Touchdown,”” I’d Love You To Hate Me,” “You Don’t Play Fair,” and “We’re All In The Same Boat.”
Left to Right: Johannah Halvorson, Aubree Gesing, Hailey Hageman, Theresa Hanson, Landon Humpal (Joyce Meyer Photo)