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By Katie Huinker Every year, numerous area veterans enjoy visiting Turkey Valley to be recognized for their selfless contributions to our country. Evelyn Milbrandt has spear headed this program from the beginning. The idea evolved out of veterans visiting classrooms as they studied
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WWII. “They teach our kids about citizenship and how to give without accepting anything in return.” This year, Turkey Valley staffers, Honor Langreck and Diane Shileny spoke of their family’s experiences in the military and recognized those families who have children
currently serving. Jack McKone is a Navy veteran of the Korean War where he transported troops; now, he is the Vice Commander of Lawler troop 279. His wife, Ruth, remembers what it was like to carry on a relationship through letters and the rare phone call. “I remember the time
he called me from San Francisco and we talked for over two hours, long distance!” The two were married following Jack’s return from Korea. He told me he enjoys the program at Turkey Valley every year because; “It makes me feel very proud to be a veteran and be recognized.”
These people put their relationships on hold, they put their lives on the line, they left kids and spouses, they missed birthdays and funerals, and they did it all for our country. Turkey Valley commemorates these people every year. More photos on page 16
inside this issue: SW Veteran’s Day..............2 Santa’s Helpers................15 Northern Lights Concert....5 Local Sports................8 & 9
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By Taylor Claman “Beeeeeeeeeeeeep.” Third period. “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America…” The Veteran’s Day program started like any other: a speech from the high school’s senior class president, an introduction of the veterans, and a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. On the morning of Monday, November 11th, the South Winneshiek Student Government welcomed roughly two-dozen veterans (and some of their wives) into the South Winneshiek High School cafeteria for doughnuts and cider. The students who didn’t have class sat down and visited with the veterans and their wives through first and second periods as they waited for the Veteran’s Day program to begin. After the bell for third period had rung, the veterans and their wives, the Student Government members, teachers, and the rest of the student body rose from their seats across the high school. Hundreds of students, teachers, and veterans swarmed the gym, ready for the typical, yearly Veteran’s Day program. This year, however, the Student Government did something a little different. A week before the program, the Student Government asked students to write down the names
of all the veterans they knew or could remember on slips of red and white paper. The student leaders then used the names to construct a 6 by 8-foot American flag in remembrance of those who have fought for our country. In the opening speech, Logan Brincks, senior class president, explained the project’s purpose--to remind students that each of them was a part of the celebration and that their lives would have been dramatically different without the sacrifice of the veterans. The program continued with the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem, sung by South Winn students Kendal Kuboushek, Mikayla Lien, Becca Franzen and Carlee Knutson. Brittany Shindelar, junior class president, then spoke in appreciation of veterans, reminding those in attendance that, “the price of freedom is high. We cannot afford to forget those willing to pay for it.” The Veteran’s Day program continued as Taylor Claman, senior class representative, introduced the veterans, asking them to stand as their branch of the military was called. She also recognized recent graduates and current senior, Ryan Guyer, who have committed to military service. The high school choir performed “In Flanders’ Field,” followed by “America, The Beautiful,” performed by both the band and choir.
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Local veterans enter the South Winneshiek gym at the beginning of last Monday’s Veteran’s Day program held annually at the high school gym. (Bridget Adam Photo) Next, the assembled participated in 30 seconds of silence (with Taps performed by the South Winneshiek band) for those who did not escape the battlefield alive. Before concluding the program, Payton Poshusta, junior class secretary, recited “A Sol-
dier” by Angela Goodwin. She reminded everyone that, “A Soldier isn’t a title any man can be hired to do … [he] is the reason our land is ‘home of the free’” and that he is incredibly brave for “protecting you and me.”
NE Iowa RC&D launches Iowaʼs first regional funding for the arts Northeast Iowa RC&D has launched Iowa’s first regional crowd-sourced fundraising site for the arts. The new website, www.
IowaART.org provides a unique opportunity for artists to receive project funding. Crowd-sourced fundraising or
Gary Lien, Dennis Kleve, JoAnn Timp, Peter Klimesh, JoAnn Kuennen, Steve Panos, Linda Boland, DiAnn Hageman, Erica Bohrm, Merle Thuente, Anthony Steinlage, Heather Galyan, Louise Quam, Lisa Guttormson, Helen Whalen, Paul Hackman and Leland Holthaus $100 CALMAR BUCKS WINNER: BETH HAGEMAN
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“crowdfunding” provides a platform for on-line users to contribute money (from $5 to $5,000) toward a project or initiative that is meaningful to them. The idea is that many small contributions make one large project possible – that together many individuals can lift up an idea or an artist that has an amazing thing to offer the community. “Art enriches our physical and cultural landscape,” says Northeast Iowa RC&D Executive Director Lora Friest, “and we know from our work in the region, and the state, that there are limited funding opportunities for artists.
We also know that more and more people are looking for ways to shape their communities directly and that when these engaged citizens contribute financially, at any level, they want to affect change, they want to feel engaged and see something successful result. The RC&D is thrilled to connect these two groups – engaged community members and inspired artists. With a gift as small as $5, people can be “donors” to an art project they believe can make a difference. They will be able to track funding progress online and ultimately be part of the celebration as projects reach their funding threshold.” ARTS to page 4
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news By Joyce Meyer The 93 year old Inwood Ballroom at Riverside Park in Spillville has special memories for many people, besides being one of only a few active and unique ballrooms left in Iowa. That is probably why the recent fundraiser was a huge success helping raise funds to replace the dining area floors that took major abuse during three major floods in 1933, 1993 and in 2008. The estimated cost of the project which is to be installed in November is a hefty $50,000, but well worth it to keep the historic treasure in use. From the event over $15,000 was raised and they still continue to write for grant money and hope more people will donate to their cause. The work on the floor has already begun, but they have so much to do and many hands make light work. They have removed the temporarily fix of chipboard flooring once they were able to get the booths moved out of the way. They soon will have the original 93 year old flooring in the dining and surrounding booth area out and going all the way down to
removing the floor joices which have become rotten. If interested in helping, you may contact any of these people to find out the work hours: Mark Kuhn at 563-4196441, Ruth Kuhn at 563-419-1905 or Wanda Cole at 563-380-6012. With music, burgers, brats and Dave Ludwig’s famous chili a large crowd came to their fundraiser. A silent auction of vintage Inwood items also helped the project fund. The historic ballroom gained attention in the November/December 2006 issue of “The Iowan” magazine, where this photographer/writer was able to score her first magazine photo assignment as the magazine wrote about how very few ballrooms are left in Iowa. Also, in a book published by Spillville resident, Edythe Cekal, called “The Inwood,” written in 1995 to celebrate 75 years in operation, people were asked to tell about their memories of the ballroom. Letters came from all over the country. One memory came from Mayme Houdek Wendl, written June 15, 1994, saying, “Without a doubt, the Inwood Ballroom remains the most potent memory of my girlhood. It was a fantasy place of music, lights, dreams and romance.” Starting in 1920, regional and local bands began playing at the newly constructed pavilion. From the 1930’s to the 1950’s many renovations and an expansion were undertaken by the commu-
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A recent fundraiser brought in over $15,000 for a new dining area floor. (Joyce Meyer Photo) nity of Spillville. During that time national acts began playing at the Inwood. Lawrence Welk, Louis Armstrong, Earl Hines, the Six Fat Dutchmen, Leo Greco, Guy Lombardo, and more performed to sell out crowds. The days may be long past when the Inwood was the hot spot in the area with then famous bands like Tom & Jimmy Dorsey and Sammy Kaye, but it is still the place for wedding dances, receptions, motorcycle and classic car events. In the sixties the “Teen Hops”
flourished and in the seventies wedding dances on Saturday night at the Inwood were the place to be. This historic entertainment center which is open from April through October entered into the Iowa Rock N Roll Hall of Fame in the early 2000’s. Donations can still be mailed to: Inwood Ballroom Replacement Fund, P.O. Box 26, Spillville, IA 52168. Sending your memories of The Inwood is also encouraged to help with grant applications. Although many ballrooms have
fallen by the wayside, the Inwood Ballroom is an icon for Spillville and is still operating today as the ideal place for wedding dances, polka parties, big band music, and other musical events, and it needs your help to continue the tradition. The committee thanks all for coming, reminiscing, and celebrating during the fundraiser, and all who are helping in any way with the floor project which will help the historic ballroom continue to make more memories for more people.
Left: Dale & Leanne Goettelman look over silent auction items at the fundraiser. (Joyce Meyer Photo) Left: Spillville Inwood manager, Mark Kuhn, points out the rotten joices that will be replaced along with the dining area floor. Below: Many hands make light work, as progress is made on the restoration of the Inwood’s dining room floor. (Joyce Meyer Photos)
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SW Receives $150.00 in apples from “A” is for Apple grant By Sheryl Holien The South Winneshiek Elementary/Middle School received three “A” is for apple grants from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Lori Luzum, Joni Styve and Sheryl Holien submitted the three applications and each received a $50.00 grant totaling $150.00. This money was used to purchase locally grown apples for students at South Winneshiek. The apples were given to the students on October 9th (National Walk to School Day) and as part of 3 meals for the Early Childhood through twelfth grade students. Mrs. Luzum’s and Mrs. Styve’s classes received homemade applesauce from Mrs. Holien as a thank you to their teachers for taking the time to write the grant. The $150.00 bought 1,000 apples. The students would not have had these locally grown apples without these grants from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
Top right: Landon Merrill, son of Jeremy and Stacy Merrill, shows off his apple before enjoying it as part of his lunch. Bottom right: Emily Kray, daughter of Andy and Colleen Kray, enjoys applesauce for a tasty treat!
ARTS from page 2 The website www.IowaART. org is live and accepting applications. Local artists, art collaboratives, schools, communities and other art enthusiasts are all eligible, but they must be located within the seven-county area served by the Northeast Iowa RC&D (Allamakee, Winneshiek, Howard, Clayton, Fayette, Chickasaw and Buchanan counties). Projects for this first round have a $5,000 limit. Completed applications must be submitted by December 31st to be considered. Not every applicant will make it to the crowdfunding phase on the website. A Northeast Iowa Arts Funding Council has been assembled to score all the applications and select at least six projects for the crowdfunding campaign. The volunteer council was se-
Last Friday and Saturday night, Turkey Valley put on the classic “who done it” style play titled, “Done to Death” written by Fred Carmichael. Twenty-seven students thrived under the direction of choir director, Roger Pollock. Five students in particular had quite the challenge, as they were the main characters in the ensemble, in this case, they portrayed authors. The challenge came along with a tremendous amount of dialogue to memorize; Those students were Claire Achen, Isaiah Drilling, Emily Dietzenbach, Kacy Ourada and John Gossling. In the words of their Director regarding the dialogue, “They did brilliant.” The plot surrounded these authors who brought their distinctively different writing styles
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lected to represent both visual and performing arts as well as to engage population centers in the region. Two of the council members, artists Steve and Peggy Kittelson, are actually responsible for presenting the idea to the RC&D. Along with the RC&D, all members of the council will work to promote the crowdfunding website in their areas and to their local media contacts. No members of the council can submit applications. The top projects scored by the council will be given a funding space on the website. These top projects will be posted in February and March for 60 days. Anyone can donate funds either on-line through the www.IowaART.org site or by mailing a contribution to Northeast Iowa RC&D, PO
Box 916, Postville, IA 52162. All contributions are tax deductible. Northeast Iowa RC&D is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit. 95 percent of the donation will go directly to the project and 5 percent will be used to pay the processing fees and help Northeast Iowa RC&D with administration. “This is something new and different,” says Friest, “and just like anything new there are unknowns and opportunities for improvement. We do know that Northeast Iowa is filled with exceptionally talented and diverse artists and that this direct funding approach has tremendous potential. Questions can be directed to the Northeast Iowa RC&D at 563864-7112. To learn more about all the RC&D projects visit www. northeastiowarcd.org .
together to write script for a television show. Comical elements came from the authors making fun of the others’ different writing styles but the comedy ended momentarily when they saw their host (Ashley Kurash) stabbed dead. The question on everyone’s mind was, which author did this? After going through many different scenarios, the audience experienced a very surprising ending. This is Roger Pollock’s third year as the Choir Director at Turkey Valley and he has directed all play’s and musicals in those three years. He was impressed with this play in particular, “In my professional experience, I have never been more impressed with an en-
semble as a whole…the transformation and growth of the students was incredible.” Other cast members included: Allie Rausch, Kelsey Jencks, Kelby Reicks, Nick Bruess, Liz Bruess, Selena Carlson, Sarah Busta, Nicole Schmitt, Nathan Herold, Carrie Rassman, April Stammeyer and Cassandra Schindler. Crew members included: Josine Gossling, Jacob Hackman, Steven Landa, Liz Bruess and Jenna Winter. Some upcoming Turkey Valley fine arts events include: Elementary Music Program on December 13th High School Winter Concert on December 19th.
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The Northern Lights’ (pictured above) holiday concert will be held on November 24.
Everyone is cordially invited to the Northern Lights’ upcoming concert, “A Song for Every Season”, on Sunday, November 24, at 3:00 p.m. at Decorah Lutheran Church located at 309 Winnebago Street in Decorah. The fifty voice women’s chorale, under the direction of Jane Kolarich, will sing you through the calendar year with a variety of accompanied and a cappella numbers. Piano accompanist for Northern Lights is Linda Gjerdrum of Mabel, MN. Suzanne Ernst of Decorah will be featured on penny whistle and two Luther College percussionists, Casey Tecklenburg and Aidan Schmitt, will add their
talents to the African selection, O Sifuni Mungu. Rachael Buresh, one of the newest members of the ensemble, will be a featured vocal soloist. Prior to relocating to Decorah, Rachael resided in Minneapolis where she instructed studio voice lessons and performed with the renowned Dale Warland Singers. Special invited guests at this concert will be the Luren Singers, conducted by Dr. David Judisch and accompanied by Sophia Huang. The Luren Singers has the distinction of being North America’s oldest Norwegian-American male chorus, now in their 146th year of continuous existence.
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They will sing five selections alone and conclude the concert by joining the Northern Lights on an arrangement of the folk tune, Homeward Bound, arranged by Mack Wilberg, conductor of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and the inspiring piece, We Rise Again, featuring David Judisch as soloist. There is no admission cost; a free will offering will be accepted. Gifts to Northern Lights are tax deductible. Coffee and refreshments will be served following the concert. CD recordings of both choirs will be available for purchase.
Cornelia Bina, age 95, of Spillville, died on Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at the Gundersen Medical Center in LaCrosse, Wisc. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, November 16, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville, with Rev. Donald Hawes presiding. Burial was in the church cemetery. The Balik Funeral Home in Spillville was in charge of arrangements. Cornelia Marie Hildegard Hagemann was born on January 15, 1918, in Fort Atkinson, the daughter of Fred and Mary (Imoehl) Hagemann. She was the oldest of four children. As a young girl, Cornelia was a “hired girl” for several farm families. She was united in marriage to Wencel (Jimmie) Bina, Jr. on Tuesday, September 6, 1938. They were the parents of six children. Cornelia was well-known for her cooking. She worked 38 years as the St. Wenceslaus Catholic School lunch cook, where her maid-rites and homemade buns on Tuesdays were particular favorites of generations of children. Cornelia made hamburgers at the Inwood and cleaned after the dances, and was the cook during the night shift at the Red Vest in Calmar.
Leonard Chipera, age 85, of Jackson Junction, died on Sunday, November 17, 2013, at the West Union Good Samaritan Center in West Union. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, November 20, at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Little Turkey, with Rev. Nick March presiding. Burial will be in St. John’s CathoThe Luren Singers (pictured above) will be special guests at the upcoming concert.
She also made the best “Rice Krispie treats” for her grandkids. In her later years, Cornelia enjoyed reading, playing cards and dominoes, doing puzzles, having flowers around her, watching “her birds”, especially the cardinals, and making quilts and diapers for layettes and thousands of rosaries each year. Cornelia was a member of the St. Wenceslaus Ladies Guild, the Clarence Bily Ladies Auxiliary, and the Civic Improvement Association. Cornelia is survived by her six children: Robert F. and Delores DeWilde Bina, Davenport; Marcella M. McCormick (the late Walter V. McCormick), Waverly; Paul C. and Linda J. Bina, Milwaukee, Wisc.; James V. and Melvina J. Bina, Columbus, Ohio; Beatrice E. (Betty) Sbiral, Calmar; and Mary Lou and Douglas Egeland, Ossian; eight grandchildren: Jay V. McCormick, Julie M. and Travis Kneale, Mary Frances and Bobby Wright, Kelly M. McCormick, Kris A. and Steve D. Midthun, Keith R. Sbiral and Amy M. Gardner, Tami and Jeramy Monroe, and Amy and Grant Breitsprecher; and three great-grandchildren: Michael R. Wright, Kathryn M. Wright, and Kenzie Monroe. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Sister M. Antonia Bina, of Omaha, Neb, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wencel (Jimmie) Bina, Jr., in 1962; parents, Fred and Mary Hagemann; a son-inlaw, Walter V. McCormick; two grandchildren, Dave and Deny Egeland; her brothers, Clarence Hageman, Virgil Hagemann, and Charles Hagemann; and numerous brother-in laws and sister-in-laws. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Spillville Public Library.
lic Cemetery in Fort Atkinson. Friends may call from 3-7 p.m., on Tuesday at the Schluter–Balik Funeral Home, Chekal Chapel in Fort Atkinson. There will be a rosary at 4 p.m and a scripture service at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 20, at the funeral home. Friends may also call after 9:30 a.m., at the church on Wednesday morning.
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turkey valley November 19 4 p.m.: Middle School Girl’s Basketball @ Postville HS 4 p.m.: Middle School Wrestling Duals @ TV HS 6 p.m.: Girl’s Varsity Basketball Jamboree @ MFL MarMac November 21 All State Band & Music Festival 4 p.m.: Middle School Girl’s Basketball @ Postville HS 4 p.m.: Middle School Wrestling Duals @ Central Elkader HS November 22 All State Band & Music Festival 6:15 p.m.: JV Girl’s Basketball @ Dunkerton 7:30 p.m.: Varsity Girl’s Basketball @ Dunkerton November 23 All State Band & Music Festival November 25 4 p.m.: Middle School Girl’s Basketball @ TV HS 4 p.m.: Middle School Wrestling Duals @ SW HS 6 p.m.: Boy’s Varsity Basketball Jamboree @ MFL MarMac
south winneshiek November 21 All State Music Festival 6 p.m.: Girl’s Varsity Basketball Jamboree @ West Central HS November 22 All State Music Festival 4 p.m.: Middle School Girls Basketball @ Kee HS 6:15 p.m.: Girl’s JV Basketball @ SW HS 7:30 p.m.: Girl’s Varsity Basketball @ SW HS
community events Veteranʟs Presentation at Fort Atkinson Community Center On Tuesday, November 19th, a presentation will be held for local veterans at the Fort Atkinson Community Center. The American Legion of Iowa is proud to welcome National Vice Commander Wayne D. Satrom for a series of informational meetings. NVC Satrom was elected to the position of NVC at the 95th Annual National American Legion Convention held this past August in Houston, Texas. Department Commander Demarest was elected at the state convention held last July in Sioux City. Both will address our military veterans throughout the week of November 18-22. Wayne D. Satrom, National Vice Commander, The American Legion A National Guard Veteran from West Fargo, ND, and former Department of ND commander, is a member of American Legion Post 210 in Galesburg. He has held numerous leadership positions at the Legion’s post, state and national levels. Satrom served in the National Guard from 1964 to 1970. James E. Demarest, Department (State) Commander, American Legion Iowa, a Navy veteran originally from New Jersey, and former Department of Iowa Adjunct is a member of the American Legion Post 37 in Ames, IA. He has held numerous leadership positions at the Legion’s post,
state and national levels. Demarest served in the Navy during the Vietnam war era. The purpose of this tour is to re-introduce Iowa communities to The American Legion programs that are available to veterans, soldiers and their families, employers, and youth, and encourage membership in the nation’s largest service organization. They will be in attendance to provide information on: transportation to medical centers; financial assistance programs to veterans’ families; offer youth scholarship opportunities through participation in Scouting, Boys/Girls State, Legion Baseball, speech contests, Junior Shooting Sports, and Flag Essay contests; arrange military honors for veterans’ funerals and memorials; and assist communities and counties through partnership so that your military veterans can return to a healthy work environment. These sessions are not only for our own American Legion members, but designed with the veterans in mind. This tour will give you keen insights to the resources that are available. The event will start at 5:30 p.m. with social hour followed by the meal at 6:00 p.m. The presentation will start between 6:45 – 7:00 p.m. All vets are welcome to attend and the event is open to the public.
Holiday book and bake sale The Winneshiek Medical Center Auxiliary will hold their annual holiday book and bake sale on Thursday, November 21 from 9 – 3 p.m. in the Winneshiek Medical Center lower level conference rooms. The sale will feature unique books and gifts from Books are Fun, as well as homemade treats from WMC Auxiliary members. Proceeds from all Auxiliary
fund raisers, including profits from the WMC Gift Shop, benefit Winneshiek Medical Center by supporting program and equipment needs, as well as the Auxiliary Health Care Career Scholarship. To learn more about Auxiliary events, contact the Winneshiek Medical Center Volunteer Services department at 563-3873036.
Lighted Holiday Parade seeks entries The Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce invites local businesses and non-profit organizations to be a part of the annual DACC Lighted Holiday Parade on Friday, December 6. This year’s theme is “Christmas through the Decades.� Participants are encouraged to decorate their entries in parade theme, complete with Christmas lights, to be considered for the “Best Theme� awarded, which will be given out during parade line-up. To register for the Lighted Holiday Parade, go to www. d e c o r a h a r e a c h a m b e r. c o m and click on “Events,� or call the DACC at 563-3823990. Registrations are due by
Wednesday, November 20. The parade begins at 6:00 p.m. on December 6 and follows Water Street from Riverside Avenue to Mill Street. Santa will be at the Northeast Iowa Montessori School following the parade to hear the Christmas wishes of all area boys and girls. For full details on Holiday Events in the Decorah area, visit www.decorahareachamber.com/ holidays-in-decorah. The Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce provides resources and programs to promote member business interests and enhance the business environment of the Decorah area.
Community Foundation reminds community to give back on #GivingTuesday The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa will again participate in the second annual #GivingTuesday campaign, a day set aside to focus on giving back to those in need after the Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday shopping blitz. #GivingTuesday will take place on Tuesday, December 3, 2013. The Community Foundation has kicked off a campaign to promote the holiday and will release more details regarding a photo/ video submission contest on its Facebook page. Three winners will be selected to award a $500 grant to the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization of their choice in the Community Foundation’s 25 county and community service area. “We are very excited to be a
part of Giving Tuesday again this year,� said Kaye M. Englin, President & CEO of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa. “It is such an important day to remind everyone of the importance of giving back, whether it be your time, talent or resources. We can all make a difference, no matter the size of your gift.� In 2012, Camp Courageous won the #GivingTuesday contest on the Community Foundation’s Facebook page. Ten nonprofits vied for a grant to their endowment fund. More than 1,700 people participated in the contest. For more information about the campaign and contest details, visit the Community Foundation’s Facebook page at www.facebook. com/CFNEIA.
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community events Caregiver Support Group to meet Friday The Caregiver Support Group will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 701 Iowa Avenue, Decorah, Friday, November 22nd at 2:00 p.m. Please note this is a week earlier than our normally scheduled time due to the Holiday. Individuals providing care to an older adult are invited to come to discuss the many challenges and rewards of care giving in a confidential supportive environment. RSVP is not necessary.
Winneshiek Co. Democrats meet Nov. 21 Winneshiek County Democrats will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, November 21, at 7 p.m. Those who wish to dine together will begin ordering individually at 5:30 at The Oaks Steakhouse, Decorah. The business session will convene in an adjacent meeting room. All Democrats are encouraged to attend. There will be no meeting in December.
Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging has its December meals planned. Each meal includes milk. Meals are offered on a contribution basis for people over 60 year of age. Actual cost for the meal is $7.26. People under 60 must pay the actual cost. Meal locations in Winneshiek County are as follows: Calmar: Senior Center (106 E. Main Street), Tuesday and Thursday - for reservations call 563562-3654 Decorah: Winneshiek County Senior Center (806 River Street), Monday through Friday - for reservations call 563-382-9557 Fort Atkinson: Community Center (300 3 rd Street NW), Wednesday and Friday - for reservations call 563-534-7517 Spillville: Public Library (201 Oak Street), Wednesday and Friday - for reservations call 563562-3648 Home delivered meals are also available. For more information or to find a location near you, call 319-272-1767. December 2: Roast turkey, oven browned potatoes, peas and carrots, bread, margarine,
mandarin oranges. December 3: Hamburger on a bun, lettuce, tomato, spinach salad, croutons, assorted fruit, orange juice, cookie. December 4: Salmon loaf or patty, boiled potatoes, corn, bread, margarine, fruit cocktail, orange juice. December 5: Pork chop, sweet potatoes, green beans, banana, orange juice. December 6: Herb baked chicken, mashed potatoes and margarine, buttered baby carrots, bread, margarine, frozen yogurt, orange juice. December 9: Quarter pound hamburger, grilled onions and bun, steak fries, spinach salad, banana, orange juice. December 10: Roast pork, mashed potatoes, carrots, pudding, orange juice. December 11: Roast turkey, sage bread stuffing, tossed salad with dressing, bread, margarine, mandarin oranges. December 12: Roast beef, baked potato with margarine, corn, bread, margarine, peaches. December 13: Herb baked fish, garlic mashed potatoes, spinach,
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bread, margarine, strawberries. December 16: Crispy chicken breast, boiled potatoes, broccoli cuts, roll and margarine, fresh fruit, orange juice. December 17: Country fried steak, mashed potatoes, carrots, bread, margarine, banana. December 18: Holiday MealHam balls, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables, wheat roll, margarine, Dutch apple pie. December 19: Herbed pork loin, mashed potatoes, vegetable blend, roll and margarine, fresh apple slices. December 20: Beef patty, mashed sweet potatoes, tossed salad with dressing, bread and margarine, fruit cocktail, orange juice. December 23: Hushpuppy fish filets, oven browned potatoes, sweet Italian green beans, bread and margarine, assorted fruit, orange juice. December 24: Closed for the Holiday December 25: Closed for the Holiday December 26: Beef cube steak, mushroom rice, dilled carrots, roll and margarine, assorted fruit. December 27: BBQ chicken
breast, mashed potatoes, Riviera vegetables, bread and margarine, banana, orange juice. December 30: Beef noodle casserole, stewed tomatoes, bread and margarine, fluffy fruit dessert, orange juice. December 31: Roasted chicken breast, rice, green beans, roll and margarine, assorted fruit, orange juice. NEI3A is a private, not-forprofit corporation serving older individuals in Allamakee, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Dubuque, Fayette, Grundy, Hardin, Howard, Jackson, Marshall, Poweshiek, Tama and Winneshiek Counties. NEI3A coordinates services for people ages 60 and older and their caregivers to maintain the independence they desire. Some of the services provided by NEI3A include the LifeLong Links - Aging and Disability Resource Center, home delivered meals, caregiver support and respite services, case management services, consumer protection, congregate meals, public information and education, and advocacy.
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
ST. LUKE’S CATHOLIC St. Lucas Father Nicholas March Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Mass
Winneshiek Co. Board of Health to consider contractor certification for septic system installationn The Winneshiek County Board of Health is studying the issue of contractor certification for the installation or repair of septic systems in Winneshiek County. The Iowa Onsite Wastewater Association (IOWWA) currently oversees a voluntary statewide certification called certified installer of onsite wastewater systems (CIOWTS.) The purpose of the certification is to set a standard of practice and create a baseline of knowledge for onsite wastewater system installation. Through a contract with the National Environment Health Association (NEHA,) IOWWA will process all test applications for those testing for and receiving
the CIOWTS credentials in Iowa. waa. IOWWA members and associate te members who successfully passs the CIOWTS exam will automatically receive IOWWA Board certified installer status. This certification can be reviewed on the IOWWA website at iowwa.com or at the Winneshiek County Sanitarian’s office, located in the courthouse. For additional questions please contact the sanitarian’s office at 563-387-4120. Public comments on this proposed certification will be taken until December 13, 2013. All comments will be forwarded to the Winneshiek County Board of Health.
Just in time for Holiday Baking PECANS FOR SALE $10 for a bag $19/for two bags Contact Dorene at 563-379-7797 or any Calmar United Methodist Church Member
ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC Little Turkey Father Nicholas March Sunday: No mass BETHANY LUTHERAN Rural Ossian Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Communion 12/2 CALMAR COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST Calmar Pastor Linda Thompson Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Worship CALMAR LUTHERAN & SPRINGFIELD LUTHERAN Pastor Phil Olson Holy Communion Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m. Calmar 10:30 a.m. Springfield DE SALES CATHOLIC Ossian Msgr. Cletus J. Hawes Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Mass Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Mass LIVING HOPE BAPTIST Ossian Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Worship
MT. CARMEL CATHOLIC Lawler Father Nicholas March Friday: 8:30 a.m. Mass 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 Thursday: 9:00 a.m. Mass Sunday: 8:00 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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SWYF Ends Another Successful Season With Help From Sponsors & Volunteers By Leah Kruse The South Winn Youth Football (SWYF) program completed another season of 5th and 6th grade football. This program is a great opportunity for all the kids that participate as it teaches them more than just the game of football, they also learn about hard work, team work, goals, determination and the rewards one can get when putting all of those things together. The Youth Sports Foundation in Muscatine is the organization the SWYF program is run by. They supply the equipment, pay for all of the refs, make the rules, divide the teams into conferences and schedule all the games. The YSF fee is $1,700 per team and $70 per player for each year and SWYF has two teams, red and white, each year. “This is not cheap,” stated one of the assistant coaches Dave Greve. “But it’s well worth it. South Winn started the 5th and 6th grade football program about eight years ago. As you can tell, it has helped our high school program tremendously.” To help cover the cost of the entry fee of each player, the team had a fundraiser and had gracious sponsors. They started with a raffle for a big screen TV with tickets selling for $10 each or three for $20. The players and parents had some incentive to sell the tickets too. If they sold over 25 tickets, the $70 entry fee was reimbursed and originally the top seller was to win an iPad. “We had three kids that sold over 120 tickets. So we had prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places,” continued Greve. The top three sellers included Briar Tigges, who earned 1st by selling 148 tickets, earning the iPad; Zach Poshusta was 2nd with 138 tickets sold, good for an iPod Touch and Emmett Schwartzhoff
placed 3rd selling 120 tickets to earn an iPod Mini. The SWYF program also had very supportive local business sponsors. Their donations covered the cost of the team fees, a few pizza/film nights, an end of the year party and both teams were able to play an extra game in the UNI Dome. Playing in the UNI Dome is something that most high school football players dream about. The semifinal and final rounds of State Football are played there every year, so to play a game there in YSF was a great experience. There was an extra fee that came with playing in the Dome but SWYF was able to cover it for both teams because of the TV raffle and the generosity of their sponsors. Local business sponsors included: Gold ($700+)- City of Calmar; Bronze ($300-$499)Hacker-Nelson, Bridal Productions, Dave’s Collision Shop; Program ($50-$299)- City of Ossian, Warrior Wash, Einck’s Service, Security State Bank, South Winn Insurance, Neal’s Auto Body, Bushman Insurance & Realty, Heying Lumber, Farmers Co-op, Citizens Savings Bank, Decorah Chevy, Fareway of Decorah, Henning Construction, Kwik Star, City of Spillville and Casey’s General Store. The players, parents and coaches want to say a very BIG thank you to their sponsors. Without them, fees for each team and the extra fun stuff would have had to be found elsewhere which could have ended up being paid for by the parents. Playing for the white team this year were 6th graders: Carter Wenthold, Logan Schnuelle, Kody Kleve, Tony Hanson, Dallas Hageman, Seth Greve, Zach Poshusta and Luke Frederick and 5th graders: Carter Taylor, Damon Meyer, Cael Kuboushek, Ty Jacobsen, Calvin Knutson, Devin Lansing,
Owen Larson and Aiden Tullefsrude. Darin Kleve was the Head Coach for the white team this season and the Assistant Coaches included: Dave Greve, Brian Hanson, Chad Poshusta, Jeff Kuboushek and Matt Lansing. The red team players included: 6th graders: Jaron Todd, Emmett Schwartzhoff, Cayden Kleppe, Kale Euans, Lucas Wiedow, Gabe Sadle, Quentin Hageman, Tristen Dearmond and Ethan Monroe and 5th graders: Logan Baumler, Brandon Frana, Jacob Herold, Ethan Luzum, Briar Tigges and Colin Wiltgen. Head Coach for the red team was Curly Todd and the
2013 South Winneshiek Youth Football teams and coaches.
Assistant Coaches included: TJ Tigges, Alvin Herold, Randy Lu-
zum, Kyle Dearmond and Mark Schwartzhoff.
Right top: A host of SWYF White team defenders work together to keep an opposing ball carrier out of the endzone during their game at the UNI Dome. Right bottom: The SWYF Red team runs an offensive play during the game they played at the UNI Dome. (Kyle Dearmond Photos)
2013 South Winneshiek 8th grade Football Front row l-r: Austin Covell, Austin Tieskoetter, Noah Faldet, Rodney Schwartzhoff, Gabe Kipp, Tanner Tollefsrud, Wyatt Wilson and Braxton Smith. Back row: Hunter Todd, Brennan Holthaus, Steven Moore, Jackson Lukes, Manning Kuboushek, Carson Bohr, Brody Kohrs and Lucas Feltz. Not pictured: Andrew Wagner and Landon Goza.
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Allison Kuennen signs with Ellsworth Turkey Valley senior Allison Kuennen signed her letter of intent to play volleyball for the Ellsworth Panthers next fall. Kuennen finished her senior season with 148 kills- 1.64 kills per set; 6 assists, 6 digs, 29 block assists and 16 solo blocks. "Allison has been a great asset to our team at Turkey Valley," stated TV Head Coach Tammy Vrzak. "She was good with her blocks and attacks from the middle helping us have a successful season." Allison is the daughter of Gary and Janel Kuennen. Allison Kuennen (front, center) signed her letter of intent to play volleyball at Ellsworth College next fall in Iowa Falls. Seated with Kuennen are her parents, Gary and Janel. Standing are Ellsworth’s Head Coach Melanie Lane and TV’s Head Coach Tammy Vrzak.
SW Seniors Night- 2013 South Winneshiek volleyball and cross country members include front row l-r: Lucas Brincks, Alex Upton, Brian Kleppe, Kevin Hageman and Devin Franzen. Middle row: Danon Hageman, Monica Ryant, Courtney Humpal (V), Kennidee DeVilbiss, Megan Hageman (V), Mikayla Lien and Nathan Meyer. Back row: Alexis Patterson, Leah Elsbernd (V), Taylor Claman, Megan Elsbernd (V), Caitlin Holien, Micole Lansing (V), Abby Phillips, Megan Bushman (V), Kendal Kuboushek, Carlee Knutson (V) and Heidi Vsetecka.
2013 South Winneshiek 7th grade Football Front row l-r: Sarah Hertges, Caleb Meyer, Brekin Tigges, Brayden Lensing and Ayden Brozeit. Back row: Sam Dvorak, Cole Klimesh, Levi Lukes, Tayton Bullerman, Jacob Michaels and Brady Hageman. Not pictured: Jerret Euans and Tony Gossling.
2013 Turkey Valley seniors and their parents include front row l-r: Amanda Mueterthies, Allison Kuennen and Noelle Berst. Back row: Keely and Don Mueterthies, Janel and Gary Kuennen and Carla and Todd Berst.
2013 South Winneshiek football seniors and their parents include front row l-r: Andre Walz, Alex Shatek, Jared Schroeder, Darrik Poshusta, Adam Lensing, Chris Brincks and Garrett Bohach. Back row: Jeremy and Becky Walz, Lori and Roger Shatek, Karen and Don Schroeder, Sherry and Chad Poshusta, Jill and Andrew Lensing, Laura and Lyle Brincks and Barb and Mike Bohach.
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calmar city council NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT OF CURRENT CITY BUDGET Form 653.C1 The City Council of Calmar in WINNESHIEK County, Iowa will meet at Calmar Fire Station at 7:00 P.M. on December 2, 2013, for the purpose of amending the current budget of the city for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014 by changing estimates of revenue and expenditure appropriations in the following programs for the reasons given. Additional detail is available at the city clerk’s office showing revenues and
expenditures by fund type and by activity. Explanation of increases or decreases in revenue estimates, appropriations, or available cash: Increase revenue and expense 13,000 in garbage; Add 50,000 to expenses in road use due to street repair; expenses to culture and recreation due to library wall project (funds were to be spent last year and were not); and pool renovations. Amend due to engineering costs in conjunction with application for CDBG grants; community and economic development due to property purchase and demolition costs. There will be no increase in tax levies to be
Total Budget as Certified
paid in the current fiscal year named above. Any increase in expenditures set out above will be met from the increased non-property tax revenues and cash balances not budgeted or considered in this current budget. This will provide for a balanced budget. Michele Elsbernd, City Clerk/Finance Officer Published in the Calmar Courier on November 19, 2013.
Total Budget after Current Admendment
Current Amendment
Revenues & Other Financing Sources Taxes Levied on Property
1
333,770
0
Less: Uncollected Property Taxes-Levy Year
2
0
0
0
Net Current Property Taxes
3
333,770
0
333,770
Delinquent Property Taxes
4
0
0
0
TIF Revenues
5
0
0
0
Other City Taxes
6
102,923
0
102,923
Licenses & Permits
7
1850
0
1850
333,770
Use of Money and Property
8
1000
0
1000
Intergovernmental
9
102,700
0
102,700
Charges for Services
10
557,500
13,000
570,500
Special Assessments
11
12,480
0
12,480
Miscellaneous
12
49,900
0
49,900
Other Financing Sources
13
107,302
0
107,302
Total Revenues and Other Sources
14
1,269,425
13,000
Public Safety
15
224,557
0
224,557
Public Works
16
274,479
63,000
337,479
Health and Social Services
17
0
0
0
Culture and Recreation
18
132,594
207,000
339,594
Community and Economic Development
19
0
90,000
90,000
General Government
20
115,335
0
115,335
Debt Service
21
15,300
0
15,300
Expenditures & Other Financing Uses
Capital Projects
22
0
0
0
Total Government Activities Expenditures
23
762,265
360,000
1,671,913
Business Type / Enterprises
24
549,648
0
549,648
Total Gov Activities & Business Expenditures
25
1,311,913
360,000
1,671,913
Transfers Out
26
107,302
0
107,302
Total Expenditures/Transfers Out
27
1,419,215
360,000
1,779,215
Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over (Under) Expenditures/Transfers Out for Fiscal Year
28
-149,790
-347,000
-496,790
Beginning Fund Balance July 1
29
1,250,529
0
1,250,529
Ending Fund Balance June 30
30
1,100,739
-347,000
753,739
winneshiek co. board public notice of supervisors minutes NOTICE OF MEETING Monday November 4, 2013 The Board of Supervisors met as per adjournment with supervisors Ashbacher, Karlsbroten, Logsdon, and Thompson present. Lee Bjerke, county Engineer, met with the Board to discuss road matters. Paul Scott, local media, met with the Board to discuss the process for distribution of commission agendas. Moved by Ashbacher and seconded by Karlsbroten to approve the minutes for the Monday, October 28, 2013 meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Ashbacher and seconded by Karlsbroten to approve the Class C with Sunday sales Wine permit for Winneshiek Wildberry Winery. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Thompson and seconded by Ashbacher to accept and file the quarterly report of the county Sheriff. Motion carried unanimously. Andy Van Der Maaten, county Attorney, and Steve Belay, assistant county Attorney, met with the Board. Moved by Thompson and seconded by Ashbacher to close the session under Iowa Code 21.5(1)c, to discuss pending litigation involving the County. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. A closed session was held. Moved by Thompson and seconded by Ashbacher to open the session. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. Moved by Thompson and seconded by Ashbacher to direct counsel to proceed with the defense of the pending litigation and to have county Planning and Zoning Administrator Tony Phillips proceed with the enforcement process for the failure to obtain construction compliance certificates for the cabins that were constructed on Chimney Rock Campground. Motion carried unanimously. Van Der Maaten and Belay discussed other county matters with the Board. The Board opened the fee proposals from the collective bargaining negotiator proposals. Logsdon and Thompson will call listed references and research the proposals and report back at next week’s meeting. Moved by Thompson and seconded by Karlsbroten to adjourn to 9:30 am Tuesday November 12, 2013, with a meeting Thursday November 7 at 1:00 pm to canvass the city of Decorah election. Motion carried unanimously. ATTEST Benjamin D Steines, County Auditor John Logsdon, Chairman, Board of Supervisors
The Turkey Valley school board met in regular session on Monday, November 11, 2013. The meeting was held in the elementary media center at Turkey Valley School, Jackson Junction, IA. Jody Steinlage called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. The following board directors answered roll call; Renee Throndson, Leon Shatek, Ernie Schmitt, Jody Steinlage, and Don Blazek, Jr. Moved by Renee Throndson and seconded by Ernie Schmitt to approve the agenda as presented. Carried unanimously. Moved by Ernie Schmitt and seconded by Don Blazek, Jr. to approve the consent agenda items with the following additions: preschool assoc., volunteer wrestling coaches. Carried unanimously. Minutes from the regular board meeting October 14, 2013. Financial Reports and Bills: General Fund Bills............................$101,082.79 Capital Bills...........................................$7,782.07 Hot Lunch.............................................$8,068.75
PPEL.....................................................$2,666.50 Clearing Acct......................................$28,562.73 3C Appointments: Dennis Meirick–Vol. Asst. Wrestling Amanda Wiger–Basketball Cheerleading Coach Jessica Weissenfluh–Preschool Assoc. Randy Hageman and Austin Vrzak (pending certification) –Volunteer Wrestling Coaches Resignations: Amanda Henkes–Associate 3D Open Enrollments The board welcomed the senior careers students. The senior careers students introduced themselves and stayed for the meeting. Spotlight on Education. Tammy Vrzak presented information to the board in regards to her class, Financial Literacy. She shared some technology tools which the students use in her class. Vic Amoroso, representative from A&J Associates, North Liberty IA, presented information on the replacement of the boiler system. The board also looked at a proposal from Kapaun Consulting Engineers, P.C., Hudson IA. Moved by Don Blazek Jr. and seconded by Renee Throndson to use A&J Associates as the engineer for the boiler project. The boiler committee agreed to continue to see the project through until
completion. Board members Don Blazek Jr. and Ernie Schmitt will also attend committee meetings as needed. The board took a short break to allow Mr. Keech time to give and set up a Chromebook for each board member. The board members had a few questions in regards to student and staff use of the Chromebooks. Mr. Keech feels that deployment went very well and the Chromebooks are definitely a great investment. Moved by Ernie Schmitt to offer the following early retirement package for certified and non-certified staff: $550.00 towards insurance premium per month and $50.00 for each unused sick day. This motion died due to lack of a second. Moved by Renee Throndson to offer the following early retirement package for non-certified staff: $450.00 towards insurance premium per month and $50.00 for each unused sick day and for the certified staff: $544.00 towards insurance premium per month and $75.00 for each unused sick day. Seconded by Ernie Schmitt. Carried unanimously. Moved by Leon Shatek and seconded by Don Blazek Jr. to deny the student request to give both high school credit and college credit for a college class that the student is going to take in the
AGENDA • Call to Order • Approval of Minutes • Old Business • New Business • Public Hearing • Ryan Askelson – Variance request on rear & side yard areas. • Adjournment Published in the Calmar Courier on November 19, 2013.
public notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Before The Zoning Board Of Adjustment Winneshiek County An appeal to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for a variance of the zoning ordinance as applied to the property described as: Lot 2 of 2 of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest of Section 35, Township 98 North, Range 8 West of the 5th P.M., Winneshiek County, Iowa. Said parcel is located at 2242 Stone Hill Rd, Decorah, IA. 52101 The purpose of this appeal is to: Reduce the side yard area to 5 feet from the required 15 feet, and reduce the rear yard area to 20 feet from the required 30 feet The petitioner is Ryan Askelson. The Public Hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Adjustment on Tuesday Dec 3rd, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. in the Large Courtroom, Courthouse, Decorah, Iowa, at which time you may appear, if you so desire, either in person or by agent or attorney in opposition to or support of the proposed request. Published in the Calmar Courier on November 19, 2013.
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school board minutes South Winneshiek Community School Minutes November 5, 2013 The SW Board toured the Ossian Building at 6:30. The meeting of the South Winneshiek Community School District Board of Education was called to order at 7:00 PM by President Kriener. Members present were: Arnie Kriener, Jenny
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Winneshiek County Board of Adjustment Tuesday, Dec 3rd, 2013 7:00 P.M. Large Courtroom, Courthouse
spring. Turkey Valley does offer the course but does not currently give college credit for it. Yeas: Leon Shatek, Renee Throndson, Donnie Blazek, Jody Steinlage, Nays: Ernie Schmitt Moved by Ernie Schmitt and seconded by Don Blazek Jr. to approve the first reading of board policy 504.12 Pregnant Student. Carried unanimously. Mr. Hoover gave a finance and certified enrollment presentation. Ms. Knoll shared with the board that Evie Milbrandt received a McElroy grant in the amount of approximately $1200.00 to be used toward 7-12 PRIDE Project. Mr. Hoover shared information about the Iowa Teacher Leadership and Compensation System. Moved by Ernie Schmitt and seconded by Renee Throndson to adjourn at 10:26 PM. Carried unanimously. The next regular board meeting will be held on December 9, 2013 @ 7:00 PM. President Secretary Published in the Calmar Courier on November 19, 2013
Johnson, Bob Busch, and Don Schroeder. Absent was Wendy Mihm-Herold. Wendy came to the meeting at 7:15. Approval of the agenda. Superintendent Hoover added to old business A. Early Retirement Amended the minutes from the October meeting. The minutes should reflect the approval of modified allowable growth from the SBRC in the amount of $40,664.31for the special education deficit from FY13. Motion made by Schroeder, 2nd by Busch. All approved motion carried Approval of Consent Agenda: Motion by Johnson, 2nd by Schroeder no discussion , all approved motion carried 6A. Spotlight on Education Tommy Conklin and Jason Raddatz presented on the STEM club Blender 3 D modeling Eagle Bluff video. 7A. Early Retirement Handouts and Mr. Hoover discusses the impact of Early Retirement and 80% of general fund going to staff. Monies for early retirement come out of Management funds. Shared approximate cost of new teacher compared to the retirement costs. Certified staff and to show the non-certified staff as well. Mr. Hoover explained the three options on the table. Board discussed pros and cons of plans. Motion by Wendy Mihm-Herold to offer an early retirement package to certified and noncertified staff members. The package proposed as this: An early retirement package will be offered by the South Winneshiek School Board to full time certified and full time non-certified staff members who will have: 1) Attained the age of
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MINUTES from page 10 55 years old and 2) Have worked 15 or more continuous years in the South Winneshiek Community School District by June 30, 2014. The following benefits will be offered for those meeting the above requirements: Certified staff will receive $500 per month to put towards a single insurance plan of the retirees choice that is offered through the North East Iowa School Insurance Trust and the South Winneshiek Community School District for a period of 5 years. Certified staff will also receive $76 for each unused personal sick leave day that the retiree has left on June 30, 2014, paid out over a 5 year period. Non-certified staff will receive $400 per month to put towards a single insurance plan of the retirees choice that is offered through the North East Iowa School Insurance Trust and the South Winneshiek Community School District for a period of 5 years. Non-certified staff will also receive $58 for each unused personal sick leave day that the retiree has left on June 30, 2014, paid out over a 5 year period. The deadline to be eligible for this retirement package is January 15, 2014. A letter of intent to accept the early retirement shall be dated and sent to the superintendent, at the District Office, on or before January 15, 2014, by 4:00 p.m. This retirement offer will sunset at midnight on January 16, 2014. Motion by Wendy Mihm-Herold to accept the outlined early retirement package for certified and non-certified staff. Jenny Johnson seconded. Yes- Kriener, Johnson, Mihm-Herold, Schroeder No- Busch Motion Passed 8A. FFA Scholarship Melissa Brincks presented Bushels for Scholars program-farmers donate bushels of corn and Farmers Union Cooperative will keep track of it and donate the money to SW FFA. FFA Chapter will be offered scholarships for active members. It would be a partnership with Farmers Union Cooperative. Motion by Busch. 2nd by Mihm-Herold Yes- Kriener, Johnson, Schroeder, MihmHerold, Busch Motion Passed 8B. School finance Mr. Hoover gave the board a quiz on school finance. Overview of South Winneshiek Financial Indicators and certified enrollment. Certified Enrollment was explained by Mr. Hoover and he discussed that the monies is always one year behind the headcount. Explained the open enrolled, shared time, dual enrolled, and other numbers with enrollment. Five financial indicators were discussed and data shared Spending Authority ratio at 80% for last three years Unspent balance Ratio- 20% Solvency ratio - 24% Employee Cost ratio- 73% Days Net Cash Ratio- 127 days Elementary/MS Report: Mrs. Schwamman reported on the Early Success Preschool on the achievement of NAEYC accreditation! Thanks Wendy Huinker, Donna Blong, and Pam Freeseman for all hard the work that goes into this. Talked about the Eagle Bluff trip for 8th graders. Shared PTO raised $11,000 to be used for the elementary/middle school field trips. High School Report: Connie Euans congratulated by the board for HS Guidance Counselor of the Year honor. Superintendent Report: Mr Hoover shared about the Teacher Compensation Leader and that South Winn got the planning grant. Next Meeting: December 2nd in the Calmar Board Room at 7:00 p.m. 8:57 Motion to adjourn the meeting made by Busch; Schroeder 2nd All in favor Motion carried.
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42nd ANNUAL MINI-MUSTANG WRESTLING TOURNAMENT Sunday, November 24, 2013 NEW Independence Jr/Sr School, 700 20th Ave SW, Independence, Iowa 50644 All Weigh-ins: 7:30am - 9:00am Start Wrestling: 10:00am
Divisions: Beginner: PreK-K Super Peewee: Grades 1 and 2 Peewee: Grades 3 and 4 Junior: Grades 5 and 6 Senior: Grades 7 and 8
Breakfast, Lunch, and Snacks Available AWARDS: Beginners - Will wrestle 4-man round robin, no score will be kept and all will receive an award. All other divisions will wrestle in a 4, 5, 6, or 8-man bracket. You could wrestle 3-5 times depending on the size of your bracket. Trophies to top 4 in 1st-4th grade until supplies last, then medals. Medals for the top 3 in 5th-8th grade. Weight classes will be determined after all entries are received; anyone exceeding weight by more than 2 pounds MAY NOT wrestle.
ENTRY FEE: $13 pre-registration must be postmarked by November 19 or $20 at the door for walk ins, phone ins or emailed entries. Mail entry fee and bottom portion to:
Jon Carey 307 Terrace Dr Independence, IA 50644
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The regular meeting of the Calmar City Council was called to order by Mayor Corey Meyer at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 and began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members present: Larry Huinker, Dave Zweibahmer, Linus Sabelka and Dennis Kleve. Absent: Isaac Phillips. After discussion, it was moved by Zweibahmer and seconded by Kleve to approve the Consent Agenda (Agenda/Additions to
Northeast Iowa Sales Commission Waukon, Iowa | (563) 568-4501 Wednesday, November 14, 2013 Fed Cattle
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Agenda, Minutes of October 1, 2013, Clerk/Treasurer Reports, and Claims for October 2013). Motion carried unanimously. Chelsea Welsh of Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission discussed the Community Housing and Needs Assessment recently conducted in Calmar and reported that the response was more than adequate to proceed with application for Community Block Grant application. Sabelka moved and Huinker seconded approval of this information. Motion carried unanimously. Jon Biederman of Fehr Graham Engineering presented estimates of costs for the proposed water main and sewer street replacements in downtown Calmar. These would also involve street and sidewalk resurfacing and lighting system updates. The total estimated cost of these changes would be 4.3 million dollars. Of that amount, Calmar could request a Community Development Block Grant of up to $300,000, but there is no guarantee that they would receive the grant. The DOT would also cover a percentage of the project, but the exact amount of that cannot be determined at this point. This would mean that the City of Calmar would need to fund the rest by bond issue, local or SRF funding. There was lengthy discussion on this issue, including the fact that the limits on what Calmar can bond would not be enough to cover these costs, even if awarded the CDBG Block Grant and even with DOT covering partial cost. Calmar would have 2 more years
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to be able to apply for Community Development Block Grants and it was expressed that by delaying until next year, more planning could be done on what is affordable and possible for the community to do. Zweibahmer moved and Sabelka seconded delaying one year on this CDBG Block Grant application, in order to prepare and plan what can be done with what the community can afford. Motion carried. The City of Calmar has proposed assisting 6 low-to-moderate income households with rehabilitation of their homes. The intent of this is to target homes that have deteriorated condition and improve existing housing in Calmar. The proposed funding will be done with $1500 per home in local match from the City of Calmar and $500 per home local match provided by Security State Bank in Calmar. Federal housing funds of $231,000 would be requested for the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program. It was moved by Huinker and seconded by Zweibahmer to set the date/time of Monday, November 18, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. for Public Hearing concerning applying for a Community Development Block Grant for Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation. Motion carried. This public hearing would be held at the Calmar Fire Station. Discussion was held on Ordinance #359, amending city ordinances of Calmar pertaining to parking regulations due to snow removal and snow emergency needs. This Ordinance states that there would be no uptown parking, including Maryville and Main Streets and the North and South parking lots from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. from November 1st thru April 1st and no parking on the west side of Washington Street from South Street to Hancock Street from November ast thru April 1st. Kleve moved and Sabelka seconded waiving of the 2nd and 3rd readings of this ordinance. Motion carried. Kleve moved and Sabelka seconded approval of Ordinance #359. Motion carried. A proposed site lease agreement between the City of Calmar and Ace Telephone/Ace Commu-
Sale Results for Nov. 11, 2013 High Choice Beef Strs & Hfrs..............133; 136 Choice Beef Strs & Hfrs.......................129; 133 Select & Choice Beef Strs & Hfrs........122; 129 High Choice Holstein Strs & Hfrs........119; 124 Choice Holstein Strs & Hfrs...................15; 119 Select & Choice Holstein Strs & Hfrs..107; 115 Market Cows............................................55; 76 High Dressing Market Cows...............75; 85.50 Market Bulls........................................80; 95.50
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nications was reviewed and discussed by the Council. This would allow for Ace to install equipment necessary to provide internet services in the community. The proposed lease was for a 15-year period. After discussion, it was moved by Kleve and seconded by Huinker to approve the lease as written for a 3-year period only. Motion carried. There was a proposal received by the City from a homeowner to purchase a portion of Howard Street property that the city owns. After some discussion, it was the consensus that the Council was not interested in selling this property at this time. Chad Schissel, Fire Chief, reported that the Soup Supper and Fire Truck Parade in October were great successes and that the members appreciate the amount of community support they are given. On their October training night, members trained on ladder handling and climbing techniques. Calls in October included weather spotting and a possible gas leak issue. Calmar Police reported several active investigations, including thefts on the NICC campus. The City has received $2,176.40 in Forfeiture Funds connected with drug monies previously seized by our local officers. This money goes into a special forfeiture account at the bank and can only be used for training or equipment for the local police. It cannot be used for wages or overtime. The Street Department reported on their October work completed, which included fall cleanup, work on the Calmar Pool project, assisting with a water main break, and the work on the house demolition/ cleanup on Washington Street. Junior Boyer reported they are looking to proceed with lighting for the alley and lot in whatever way would be adequate at an economical cost. He will also be working on whatever method proves best for marking parking spaces in the lot area and implementation of whatever is decided as to use of the green space area that will be part of that project. There was some discussion, including a possible “splash pad� area and the cost of this type of project. No decisions were made, and there is still open discusion as to how this park-like space will be utilized.
The Water Department reported that all testing met required standards in October. They are experiencing some problems with computerized equipment that may require replacing, but will report more on this in the future. George TeKippe, City Engineer, requested approval of Contract Change Order on the West Street water project that reflected a $14,257.20 increased cost. Sabelka moved and Huinker seconded approving the Contract Change Order. Roll call vote: Ayes from Huinker, Zweibahmer and Sabelka; naye from Kleve. Motion carried. After discussion, Zweibahmer moved and Huinker seconded approval of PPE#2 to Reilly Construction for West Street water project of $11,031.88. Motion carried. Zweibahmer moved and Huinker seconded approval of PPE#3 to Reilly Construction for $5,642.91 (payment of final 5% of West Street water project). Motion carried. Mayor Corey Meyer congratulated the election winners. The new Mayor will be Keith Frana. Dennis Kleve will continue on the City Council and T. J. Schissel will be the new Councilman. The Mayor also notified those present that there will be a meeting at the fire station from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. on November 12th concerning housing needs in southern Winneshiek County. Randy Uhl of Winneshiek County Development set this meeting date/time and has notified us that invitations were sent out by email to those invited to attend from each community. Discussion was also opened by Mayor Meyer as to what further incentives our community could offer to attract new businesses and be competitive with incentives other places offer. This will be a topic at future meetings and an information sheet to give potential new businesses will be developed for the city to provide them. Sabelka moved and Zweibahmer seconded setting a Public Hearing for 7:00 p.m. on December 2, 2013 (next Council meeting date) on the proposed City Budget Amendment. Motion carried. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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opinion neighbor to neighbor Now is the time to start doing some of your holiday baking. Many quick breads freeze very well along with many types of cookies. Remember to package and label everything well so you know what you have and that it stays fresh. The following cookies freeze well. They can be frozen for up to 3 months. Layer the cookies between sheets of waxed paper. These cookies pack well and can be packaged easily for gifts for neighbors and friends. Giant Ginger Cookies 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons ground ginger 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups shortening 2 cups granulated sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup molasses 3/4 cup sugar In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt; set aside. In a large mixing bowl beat shortening with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds to soften. Gradually add the 2 cups granulated sugar. Beat until all ingredients are combined while scraping the sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in eggs and molasses. Beat in as much of the flour mixture as you can with the mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour mixture. Shape dough into 2-inch balls using 1/4 cup dough. Roll balls in the 3/4 cup coarse or granulated sugar. Place about 2-1/2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 12 to 14 minutes or until cookies are light brown and puffed. (Do not over-bake or cookies will not be chewy.) Cool on cookie sheet for 2 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool. Makes 25 cookies. Coconut, Cherry and Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies 1/4 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup flaked coconut 2 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped (1/3 cup) 1/4 cup snipped dried cherries or cranberries 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted* Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar, granulated sugar,
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cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in egg and vanilla until combined. Beat in flour just until combined. Stir in oats, coconut, chocolate, dried cherries and walnuts (dough may be a little crumbly). Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake about 10 minutes or just until edges are set. Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute. Transfer to a wire rack; let them cool completely. Monster Chocolate-Toffee Cookies 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups red and green candy-coated chocolate pieces 1 cup toffee pieces 2/3 cup pecans, coarsely chopped Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl combine butter and shortening. Beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda and salt. Beat until combined, scraping side of bowl occasionally. Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour. Stir in chocolate pieces, toffee pieces, and pecans. Drop dough by a cookie scoop or 1/4-cup measure 4 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are light brown. Cool on cookie sheet for 2 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; cool completely. Note: Layer cookies between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. *Toasting Nuts: To toast whole or coarsely chopped nuts, spread them in a single layer in a shallow pan. Bake the nuts in a 350 degrees F oven for 5 to 10 minutes, shaking the pan once or twice. Till next time… I hope safe travel and that everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving when ever decide to celebrate it! Many Americans think of Thanksgiving as a wonderful time to celebrate getting out of school for a long weekend, and eating a great dinner. Or, maybe they think it is the start of the Christmas holiday season. What is the real meaning behind Thanksgiving? On Thanksgiving Day each year, Americans give thanks to Almighty God for all His blessings and mercies toward us throughout the year.
Back to the 80ʼs Back to the 80’s, a fantastic rendition of memories in the form of a musical was put on by South Winn students last weekend in four performances. Corey Palmer (Senior), played by Alex Upton, narrated the musical, which was a trip down memory lane, where he relived his high school years at William Ocean High School. Like every high school there are the popular jocks like Michael Feldman (Ethan Kipp), his posse and the girl every guys wishes he could date, Tiffany Huston (Mikayla Lien) and her posse. There are also the average joes of the school, one of which happens to be Corey Palmer (Junior) played by Logan Brincks, and his crew of Alf Bueller (Devin Franzen), Kirk Easton (Nathan Meyer), and Fergal McFerrin III (Jon Barness). The race for senior class president was on between Michael Feldman, Corey Junior, and Fergal McFerrin, all of which have their own ideas of what will make the school great if they are elected president. This musical went through the normal events of high school, along with a few unforeseen high school crushes and what boys are willing to do to win over the prettiest girl in school, including,
The cast of Back to the 80’s had fun dressing the part and the era of fashion for last weekend’s musical. serenading a girl with a rendition along with. of “I’m gonna be 500 miles” and The full cast of the musical in“Never gonna give you up.” cluded: Featured Female: Carlee Back to the 80’s, directed by Knutson; Corey Palmer Senior: Connie Formanek, was an “edge Alex Upton; Corey Palmer Junior: of your seat” plot that left the au- Logan Brincks; Michael Feldman: dience waiting for the next 1980’s Ethan Kipp; Tiffany Huston: Mihit that was hard to resist singing kayla Lien; Billy Arnold: LandMUSICAL to page 16
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