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John and Jann Kuehner, owners of the White House. (Photo by Joyce Meyer) By Joyce Meyer With the holidays around the corner and family home, many people venture off the beaten path to St. Lucas in Northeast Iowa to the White House Supper Club owned by Jann and John Kuehner to celebrate with friends and family. This place has been known for their fabulous food, especially steak and lobster, all the way back

to when Jann’s parents, Mark and the late Marge Mihm, opened the place in 1965 and the tradition of great food and service has continued with Jann and John, who took over in 1978. It’s almost like the theme song of the old TV show Cheers, “Where every body knows your name and they’re always glad you came” because they treat their cus-

inside this issue: WMC News........................2 Cupcake Heaven.................3 Pennies for Patients............6 DeSales Magic of Christmas is on its way, page 2 Local Sports...................7-11

tomers like family and that is why on almost any given evening the place is packed. There is not much else in the town with the population of about 175 people that would draw such a crowd to this pretty, scenic town, which is well worth the drive. But the draw is simple. Tradition. They are known for great food and great service and that keeps people com-

ing back! And it sure doesn’t hurt that they serve up a delicious relish tray with dip and garlic toast before your meal arrives. My husband likes to go on Saturday night’s when they have prime rib, and I like their ribeye, filet mignon or jumbo shrimp. But to begin with, I especially enjoy their peach daiquiri that John makes! Next time you are there, make sure

you try one and you will find you just may have to have at least one each time you come, they are that addicting! Prices? Not bad. Filet mignon is $15.95 for a 7-ounce and $19.95 for a 10-ounce portion. Choice of potato and salad, relish tray, garlic toast and crackers are included. At one time Mark Mihm owned the restaurant, jewelry store, and WHITE HOUSE to page 3

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Pilates expands at WMC with second instructor

DeSales in Ossian once again has plans to dazzle you with delight with a variety of holiday venues. Table settings among the lighted trees at Silver Springs Country Club in Ossian from a previous year show just how elegant and dazzling the event will be. (Photo by Joyce Meyer)

DeSales Magic of Christmas is almost here!

By Joyce Meyer As if someone sprinkled fairy dust or maybe a swirling of glitter from a snowglobe, DeSales in Ossian, once again, has plans to dazzle you with delight with a variety of holiday venues sure to get even Scrooge to believe in the magic of Christmas and you won’t want to miss a second of it! From fabulous food among the starry trees to the decked out holiday home tours, there is something for everyone. The Magic of Christmas begins with the Opening Gala and Hors d’oeuvres Buffet Friday, December 6 at the Silver Springs Golf Club in Ossian. The gala will feature the first look at the dozens of trees, holiday collections and eight holiday tables decorated for the season. An array of hors d’oeuvres on the buffet and wine tasting, along with holiday music sung by the South Winneshiek High School students add to the festive spirit of the evening’s gala. The gala and buffet will run from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and tickets are $10.00 for the Opening Gala and Hors d’oeuvres Buffet. Then the magic continues on Saturday, December 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Silver Springs Golf Club in Ossian for the grand viewing of dozens of delightful decorated trees, creative table settings and holiday collec-

tions on display. The purchased ticket allows people to also take part in the holiday home tours, which you won’t want to miss. A soup and salad bar lunch will be featured on Saturday, December 7, at the Silver Spring Golf Club from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Sunday Coffee & Rolls among the Trees will be held on Sunday, December 8, from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 noon. Coffee, juice and homemade rolls will be served among the delightful decorated holiday trees, sure to put a spark in your step and get you in the spirit of Christmas. Make sure you take time to tour the holiday homes all wrapped up

in their holiday finest Saturday, December 7, from 10:00 a.m.4:30 p.m., and Sunday, December 8, from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. This year’s featured homes are the renovated historical home of Pat Boe and “Santa’s Workshop and Office” at Mike and Lori Lechtenberg’s in Ossian. Steve and Marliyn Einck by Festina also are opening up their home for the event and you will want to be the first to check out the new Bed and Breakfast called the “Shady Rest Inn” decorated in the “Petticoat Junction” style between Calmar and Ossian!

Winneshiek Medical Center and Mayo Clinic Health System physicians are pleased to welcome Bridgette Mitchell to the Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine team. Bridgette recently joined the staff to provide increased access to Pilates classes, which are offered daily at various times in the newly renovated WMC Rehab Fitness Studio. Bridgette, a life-long fitness enthusiast, first tried Pilates at Winneshiek Medical Center when physical therapist Shauna Menke, DPT and certified Stott Pilates instructor began the program. “I was getting tired of the traditional aerobic workout and was ready for something completely different,” says Bridgette. “Pilates strengthens the body from the inside out by focusing on the core – it is a mind/body workout.” Bridgette became certified to be an instructor at the Sweat Shop in St. Paul, MN last June. “I was excited to gain a deeper understanding of Pilates and the techniques that are specific to Stott Pilates, which we teach at WMC. It is truly a safe and effective workout for people at any fitness level, and most exercises can be easily modified to fit personal needs and abilities.” Stott Pilates emphasizes five basic principles that are incorporated into every exercise. These principles focus on proper positioning which facilitates correct muscle engagement, increased body awareness, and mindfulness. Although Pilates has been around for years, Stott Pilates has modified many of the classic exercises to incorporate the newest medical research for a more contemporary fitness approach. Bridgette and Shauna work alongside each other to provide classes to the community. All exercises are performed in a safe, monitored setting, and approved by the WMC Rehab and Sports PILATES to page 3

Deb Scheidel of Ossian lights candles on a table during a previous Magic of Christmas event. (Photo by Joyce Meyer)

Bridgette Mitchell, Certified Stott Pilates Instructor at Winneshiek Medical Center.

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news WHITE HOUSE from front barber shop and all are still here. Jann’s sister, Pat Ridout, now owns the jewelry story across the street and sometimes they collaborate, with many surprise marriage proposals made alongside a special dish thanks to the kitchen staff and owners. The atmosphere is ripe with romance anyway with the darkened rooms and candlelight. Perfect for a first date, engagement, anniversary, or just out for a special night with friends. Holidays are always a special time for the White House, which with their remodeling have made a party room for 50 and you can reserve ahead by calling 563-7782291 if you prefer to let them do the cooking for those special occasions. Duane Boyer is the Kuehner’s right hand man and only full time employee, which is important when they have been known to serve up to 500 people over a weekend. Not bad for a small town! They have up to three cooks on weekends just to keep up with their demand. T h e K u e h n e r ’s daughter, Jill Heins, finds time to waitress part time, along with other main servers on weekends are Duane’s sister Joann Boyer and another regular is Missy Elsbernd. Helping John bartend is Christina Patrick. They are a close knit group who has been working together for years and that makes the service and food great. No problem if you have to wait for a table, just gives you time to

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bring on the holiday cheer by enjoying a beer, mixed drink or their fabulous margaritas or daiquiris with your friends. Bring your family and friends for a night of relaxation from the hectic holiday season or book the party room and let them do the cooking. They are located at 104 W. Main St. in St. Lucas and hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 5 to 9 p.m. and also Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for lunch. Closed on Monday. If it’s your birthday, don’t be

Totten graduates from Air Force basic training Air Force Airman Danika B. Totten graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Totten is the daughter of Teela Totten of Rio Rancho, N.M., and granddaughter of Joyce Christen of Decorah, Iowa. She is a 2012 graduate of Williams High School. surprised if they stroll through with the lights off just to come to your table with ice cream and a candle, singing happy birthday because they go out of their way to make you feel special. And that is why we and many others keep coming back through the year.

Top: Duane Boyer is the Kuehner's right hand man—he is the assistant manager. Plus he cooks on weekdays and serves on the weekends. Bottom: This image shows a fillet and all the fixings, just one of the many delicious dishes The White House serves. (Photos by Joyce Meyer)

PILATES from page 2 Medicine department. “I’ve learned a great deal from working with Shauna, and have an extra level of confidence in what I’m teaching because Shauna, a doctor of physical therapy, endorses the program.” The WMC Pilates classes include early and late classes and express lunch classes. Interested participants can purchase one class for $10, or purchase a 5-class punch card ($45) or a 10-class punch card ($80) to attend any class. Anyone recovering from a recent injury or surgery should consult with their doctor before attending class. Class schedules are posted on www.winmedical. org/classes-and-events, or the public can call the Rehab and Sports Medicine department for more information at 563-387-3031.

By Joyce Meyer One taste of these cupcakes and you might think you died and have gone to Heaven, floating on a fluffy, dreamy, creamy cloud of sweetness! Find out what everybody is raving about at their holiday event Thursday, December 5th from 4 to 7 p.m. at Pinter’s Gardens and Pumpkins at 2475 State Hwy 9 by Decorah. Owners, Shane and Elisa Pinter opened their doors in 2011. This place is so much more than a seasonal garden center or family tourist attraction in the fall. The Bakery at Pinter’s Gardens and Pumpkins serves up some tasty cupcakes that would be great to serve your family for the holidays! Start a new tradition that the family will love! There are so many cupcakes to choose from you won’t know which one to try first, but I bet you will be bringing home some for the family and friends! You can choose from Cookies-n-Cream, my personal favorite Raspberry Burst, Butterfinger, Chocolate Chip, Mint Dream, On the Farm, Peanut Butter Cup, Red Velvet, Lemon Raspberry (another of my favorites), Black Out for those chocoholics, Hot Fudge Sundae, Wuz up Doc, German Chocolate, and the Traditional Wedding Cake. You just have to stop in and try them to know how dreamy, melt in your mouth cupcakes they are. And while you’re there, you may want to stop for lunch. They have mouthwatering sandwiches, paninis, wraps, coffee, delicious homemade fudge, pies, scones, turnovers, cookies, cheesecake, and more with the dining room also available for parties and business luncheons. Menus can be found at http://www.pintersgardensandpumpkins.com Tastes of the Season Open House and Holiday Shopping

Event is a great way to kick off your holiday shopping and get you in the mood for the holidays. Special savings will be awarded at the door as they serve delicious desserts along with an array of appetizers while you shop for holiday décor including wreath stands, wall art, stocking stuffers, wine bottle ornaments, and poinsettias. They also will have gift packages including: fudge, salsas, syrups, ice cream toppings, steak sauce, flavored butters – all packaged up for gift giving! These would make perfect gifts for all those special gifts you need to buy. Even better yet, they have a special offer that is just too sweet to pass up through the whole holiday season. For every $20 spent on holiday gifts, décor and poinsettias, you receive a free cupcake!! So there is no reason why you shouldn’t stop out and try a cupcake or two. The cupcake special does not include lunch or bakery purchases. If a wedding is in the future, and with wedding cupcakes so popular, you may want cupcakes, instead of the traditional wedding cake. Pinter’s displays them on cupcake stands with a 6” cake topper that looks fabulous. They also can provide cheesecakes, pies, and bars for special occasions as well. Their current store and bakery hours are Tues-Sat: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you are in the mood for a sweet treat stop over and try a cupcake and no matter what the celebration may be, they know how to make your special day even more precious! For orders, contact them at 563-382-0010. Bakery, café and gift shop will be open until Dec. 21, then closed (except for large-quantity bakery orders) until April 1, 2014.

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Biz Booster Challenge Business Plan Winners MS “Run the US” is putting out a call to athletes to be a part of the second annual fundraising event dedicated to raising MS awareness and finding a cure. Twenty-One coveted spots remain open for this challenging and rewarding opportunity. Running enthusiasts nationwide are invited to be a part of the 2nd Annual MS Run the US Relay slated to begin April 16th, 2014. The relay which will consist of 21 segments, covering approximately 140+ miles and spanning 5-6 days, is currently seeking 21 runners to take part in each leg of this coastto-coast run. Endurance athletes, avid runners and those just looking to be a part of something extraordinary are encouraged to apply and help raise awareness of multiple sclerosis. The inaugural event which ended this past September changed countless lives and raised over $175,000 in donations to support MS research through The National MS Society. Each participant walked away from the event with an overwhelming sense of accomplishment and experienced personal growth in ways unimaginable. “It truly is amazing what we can do with a little help, inspiration and love. I believe with my whole heart that I was supposed to find this event and be a part of it!” said Rachel Aldrich, a 2013 Relay runner, who ran 242 miles in 10 days. According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, MS affects approximately 400,000 Americans with 10,000 new cases being reported each year. Symptoms ranging from walking and balance disturbances, to muscle spasticity and cognitive dysfunction, affect each person differently. And as if these degenerative effects were not debilitating enough, the cost of care, which can be estimated at $60,000 per year, is only expected to increase given the current economic state. The MS Run the US 2014 Relay aims to raise money to support multiple sclerosis research, as well as, supporting those living with the disease through disability assistance. Our hope is that a cure

for the disease might one day be found, thereby eliminating both its physical and financial burdens. MS Run the US has partnered with Money Mutual, the major sponsor for this year’s event. They have also partnered with celebrity endorser, Montel Williams‒renowned syndicated talk show host, will be following the relay closely and be involved in multiple events throughout the span of the relay. Montel is a huge supporter of the cause and suffers from MS himself, having been diagnosed back in 1999. Due to this unique sponsorship, 100% of all money raised from the event is donated directly to fund awareness and finding a cure for the disease through The National MS Society. The 2nd Annual 2014 MS Run the US cross country Relay will get underway in Los Angeles in mid-April and will wrap up in New York City five months later. Relay runners will take on a 140+ mile leg of the cross-country journey, where they will run approximately 25 to 35 miles daily over the course of five to six days. A passion for running, personal growth and fundraising being the only requirements for participation. The relay offers interested runners the opportunity to become part of the growing movement to end MS in this challenging and rewarding endurance expedition . Athletes who would like to participate in the 2014 MS Run the US Relay can apply for a coveted Relay Runner spot online at http:// www.msruntheus.com. MS Run the US, Inc. is dedicated to raising awareness and funds to support multiple sclerosis research while inspiring others to get involved in the fight against MS. Founded in 2009 by Wisconsin native Ashley Kumlien of Brookfield, Wisconsin, MS Run the US, Inc. was inspired by her mother, Jill Kumlien, who has lived with MS since 1980. All donation proceeds support research through The National MS Society. For additional information on the company, please visit http:// www.msruntheus.com.

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A diverse and exciting group of small businesses have been awarded funding from the Winneshiek County Development, Inc. business-plan competition called Biz Booster Challenge. Those awarded funding by the eight-member WCDI judging team are: • Open Decorah – Owner Ross Hadley is establishing a co-working environment on the second and third floors of The Good Foot building at 128 W. Water St. in downtown Decorah. Co-working refers to a shared work environment by representatives of different businesses. Open Decorah will be focusing on bringing in businesses such as sales, marketing, social media, advertising, graphic design and other business support roles. The monetary award was to assist with paying for technology. Award amount: $2,500. • River Root Farm – Owners Mike Bollinger and Katie Prochaska. The family-owned organic vegetable farm and seed operation recently moved from along the Upper Iowa River northeast of Decorah to a Locust Road site within the city of Decorah. There are four main components of the business: 1. Seedling/transplant sales 2. High-tunnel production/extended season vegetable 3. Seed production and 4. Microgreens. The monetary award was to assist with the purchase of a mobile refrigeration unit. Award amount: $2,500. • Al’s Country Meat Locker – Owners Al and Cathy Boeckenheuer. The business at 2420 200 St., Calmar, provides custom pork and venison processing and plans to add a retail sales area to offer pork and beef products, smoked meat, sausages, cheese, spices and rubs. Al’s Country Meat Locker is an integral part of the regional hunting tourism trade as they accept deer for processing during the hunting season. The monetary award was to assist with the purchase of packaging and labeling equipment. Award amount: $2,400. • Corbin Group Modern Marketing – Owner Carolyn Corbin of Decorah. The startup helps businesses and commu-

Esther Mary Zweibohmer, 91, Ossian died Sunday, December 1, 2013, at Ossian Senior Hospice in Ossian. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 3, 2013 from 3 – 7 p.m. with a Catholic Daughters of the Americas Rosary at 3:00 p.m. and a Scripture Service at 5:00 p.m. at the Schmitz-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Ossian. There will also be a one hour visitation before Mass at the church on Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at St. Francis

de Sales Catholic Church, Ossian, with Monsignor Cletus Hawes as the Celebrant. Interment will follow at the St. Francis de Sales Catholic Cemetery, Ossian. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the De Sales School or the Ossian Ambulance in Esther’s honor. Schmitz - Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Ossian, is helping the family with the arrangements. Condolences may be left with: www.graufuneralhomes.com

nities with communication, growing market share, saving energy and sustainability. The monetary award was to assist in marketing the start-up of the business that was formed in the summer of this year. Award amount: $1,000. • The Dirt Farm – Owner Trevor Madsen, 3195 River Road, Decorah. The business raises and sells gourmet and medicinal mushrooms, mushroom growing kits, mushroom spawn, finished vermicompost and 100% recycled potting soil mixture. The monetary award was to assist in purchasing basic supplies to increase his mushroom-growing capacity sooner. Award amount: $1,000. “I am so pleased that we have been able to award all the applicants that made presentations in the Biz Booster competition,” said WCDI board president and Biz Booster judge Nina Taylor. “All of these applicants will certainly provide an impact in Decorah and Winneshiek County, and the community will certainly have much to look forward to as these businesses grow. It has been a privilege to hear and learn about these new ventures.” “That’s fantastic,” said The Dirt Farm owner Madsen when learning his business had been funded. “This award is going to provide a huge boost to my projects. The consumable supplies I'll be purchasing will go a long way toward helping me create some positive cash flow in the near future- and the award should keep on giving as I reinvest the profits into

my business.” Another award winner, Carolyn Corbin of the Corbin Group, said, “Wow. I am humbled and also thrilled. I want to give special thanks to your review board for their dedication, time, and general good will.” Winners Al and Cathy Boeckenheuer added, “We are most appreciative and grateful for being awarded this funding. This will definitely help us financially reach our goal. We are very excited about expanding our Al's Country Meat Locker business.” Biz Booster Challenge judges include Nina Taylor, president of the WCDI board of directors; Rich Leake, retired professor of management at Luther College; Rich Gaard, retired Decorah High School teacher; Ken Vande Berg, retired economic development director at Northeast Iowa Community College; Ben Grimstad, Decorah Bank & Trust president; Cindy Simpson, Bank of the West branch manager; Kerri Johanningmeier of Johanningmeier Stone; and Benji Nichols of Inspire(d) Media and a former contest winner. “It’s interesting that three out of the five winners in the Biz Booster contest were food-production related businesses,” said WCDI Director Randy Uhl. “That shows how growth keeps occurring in local-food production in Winneshiek County.” The business-plan competition is designed to motivate small area businesses to improve the overall quality of their business plans, and to show tangible support for such efforts.

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neighbor to neighbor Looking for ideas to make or take to that family or gathering with friends? The following are some ideas for you. A couple of the recipes are old favorites. You can dress those old favorites up to make them fit the holidays. Karenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Zippy Dip From Karen Larson 1 (8-oz.) cream cheese, softened 1 (8-oz.) carton sour cream 1 package dry taco mix 3 to 5 drops tabasco sauce Âź c. taco sauce 1 (8-oz.) package shredded cheddar cheese, divided 1 (8-oz.) package Monterey Jack Cheese or Mexican cheese 1 can refried beans Bag of nacho chips Combine cream cheese and sour cream. Add beans, taco mix, tabasco sauce and taco sauce. Add three-fourths of each cheese, mix and put into a greased-baking dish. Add remainder of cheese to the top. Bake for 30 minutes in 325 degree oven for 30 minutes, until the center is bubbly. Serve with nacho chips. Ham Balls From Zoe Martin 2 lbs. ham loaf 1 pkg. (1 strip) saltine crackers 2 eggs 1 C. milk 1 can crushed pineapple or 1-1 Â˝ C. pineapple juice 1Â˝ C. brown sugar Â˝ C. vinegar 1 tsp. ground mustard Mix ham loaf, crackers, eggs and milk. Roll into balls (between golf ball- and baseball-sized). Place in 9x13-inch baking dish. Combine remaining ingredients to make sauce. Pour over ham balls. Bake 1Â˝ hours at 325 degrees. (This is a different version of ham balls. Pineapple and ham are always good together.) Special K Bars 1Â˝ C. peanut butter 1Â˝ C. white syrup 1Â˝ C. white sugar 8-10 C. Rice Krispies or Special K cereal 1 C. butterscotch chips 1 C. chocolate chips

By Sharon Busch stovetop over medium heat until smooth. In a large mixing bowl, pour sauce over Rice Krispies. Stir. Pat mix into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Into a separate microwaveable bowl, pour butterscotch chips and chocolate chips. Microwave for 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. Once mix is smooth, pour over Rice Krispies in pan and smooth out. Let cool. (Decorate the top of these favorite bars with colored frosting or decorations to make them special for the holidays.) Microwave Caramel Corn 1 C. un-popped popcorn 1 C. brown sugar 1 stick butter Â˝ C. light Karo syrup 1 tsp. vanilla Âź tsp. baking soda Pop corn and set aside in large brown-paper bag. Mix brown sugar, butter and syrup in microwave. Need to boil in microwave, about 3 minutes. Add vanilla and soda. Stir well. Pour over popped corn and stir well. Microwave the popcorn mixture for 1Â˝ minutes. (Microwave Caramel Corn is something I make every year for Christmas. I add Holiday candy, pretzels and mixed nuts to it. Add your favorites. Serve with small bowls for snacking or package up to make a gift for a teacher, bus driver, babysitter, neighbor or any one you want to share with.) Till next timeâ&#x20AC;Ś. Here are some holiday tips: Make lists so you can stay organized and make things less stressful. Relax and make your tasks enjoyable. Put on Christmas music while decorating or wrapping gifts. Have a glass of wine or hot chocolate while cooking. Let your guests bring food to round out your meals. Share the cooking burden. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t try new and difficult recipes when planning a holiday event. Take tried and true recipes and add a special touch. Add a fruit glaze to meat. Add toasted nuts to a dish.

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public notice Turkey Valley Community School Claims General Fund 1st Class Lighting.......................................207.50 Ahlers & Cooney, P.C................................235.00 Artisan Ceiling Systems.............................159.72 Gerald Busta................................................18.00 Calmar Courier...........................................413.36 Carquest.....................................................180.80 Chickasaw County Extension......................60.00 Come and Save Here, Inc..........................118.48 Decorah Community Schools................14,054.10 Decorah Mobile Glass, Inc.........................123.30 Dura Wax Company Inc...............................56.20 Education Station, Inc..................................33.64 Fareway......................................................188.45 Farmer’s Coop.........................................7999.86 Fencl Oil Company....................................373.63 Franzen Sales & Service..............................74.76 CWG Consulting.....................................3000.00 Gossling Woodworking..............................110.61 Hawkeye Truck & Trailer Sale, Inc............335.24 Amanda Henkes...........................................50.47 Houghton Mifflin Company......................1052.85 Howard Winneshiek Community School Open Enrollment Tuition.............................7501.25 Huber’s Store...............................................33.30 Robert Huinker...........................................120.00 Iowa Drug & Alcohol Testing....................175.00 Iowa Communications Newtwork.............277.26 Lezley Johansen.........................................266.80 Kabel Business Services-Flex......................57.40 Kephart’s Music Center...........................5213.09 Larson Printing Co.....................................209.00 Wendy Leuenberger....................................571.20 Make Music...............................................260.00 Malcom Enterprises....................................437.50 MARCO....................................................316.27 Martin Bros. Distributing Co.......................509.11 Marv & Zips Repair, Inc...............................38.95 Mastercard.....................................................6.96 Mastercard...............................................2034.98 Mastercard.................................................195.41 Evelyn Milbrandt........................................193.99 Mracek Plbg, Htg, & Electric......................120.00 NAPA Auto Parts.........................................70.32 NCS Pearson, Inc.....................................2200.00 New Hampton Community School Open Enrollment Tuition...........................18,003.00 Phonak LLC.............................................3085.39 Purchase Power.........................................207.99 Quill Corporation.........................................41.71 Leslie Raymond...........................................34.65 RiverCity Paving.........................................67.24 Jean Ann Rosonke......................................129.75 Schilling supply Company.........................153.12 Natalie Schneiter..........................................41.50 SchoolSystems, LLC.................................200.00 South Winneshiek Community School Open Enrollment Tuition..........................24,004.00 Staples Advantage........................................40.60 TestAmerica Laboratories, Inc.....................54.60 Vrba Backhoe Services..............................100.00 Windstream................................................147.97 General Fund Total..............................95,965.25 Hand Paid Checks Medical Enterprises Inc...............................20.00 Chickasaw County Ext.................................35.00 DeLage Landen..........................................699.00 Hawkeye REC.........................................3579.86 John Deere Financial...................................69.96 Mastercard...................................................52.15 NOS Communications................................253.84 US Cellular.................................................122.77 Walmart........................................................41.55 Post Office.................................................243.38 Total.........................................................5117.57

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public notice EMS Detergent Services..............................60.50 Eastview Orchard.......................................159.00 Keck Inc...................................................2423.06 Martin Bros. Distrubiting Co...................4294.99 Pan-O-Gold................................................567.50 Marv Smith Electric.....................................57.00 SupplyDIRECT/PartsDIRECT....................54.00 EMS Detergent Service..............................111.00 Mastercard...................................................26.71 Grand Total............................................8068.75 PPEL Bills Academic Superstore ..............................2666.50 Capital Projects Bills Cahoy Pump Service................................6785.00 Decorah Mobile Glass...............................208.00 Shawver Well Co, Inc................................789.07 Grand Total.............................................7782.07 Clearing Account Mastercard...................................................10.13 North Fayette Valley....................................65.00 Moor Schools Tornado Relief....................317.98 Pepsi-Cola................................................3048.20 Treasurer-State of Iowa............................1662.00 Around the World Yoyo...........................1027.68 Upper Iowa Conference.............................804.00 Bank Iowa..................................................160.00 Iowa Girls H.S. Athletic Union..................828.00 Walmart.....................................................197.12 Iowa H.S. Athletic Assoc.........................2862.00 UIU Dining Services Aramart....................363.00 Todd Ambrosy..............................................90.00 American Color Imaging...........................497.77 Beaver Creek Graphix................................400.61 B.E. Publishing........................................1289.95 Brad Butschi1...............................................20.00 Bill Connolly................................................90.00 Decker Sporting Goods.................................87.90 Jeffry Downing.............................................90.00 Fredericksburg Sportsman Club.................293.24 Gordon Freeman...........................................90.00 Mick Gage Plumbing..................................180.00 Aaron Gerst..................................................70.00 Gossling Woodworking.............................497.60 Hawkeye State Scale Inc............................150.00 Heuer Publishing LLC...............................118.25 Huber’s Store Inc.......................................146.05 International Fun-Shop................................93.36 Boyd James..................................................90.00 Josten’s.....................................................4120.00 Bill Keel.......................................................90.00 Kephart’s Music Center................................16.95 Gwen Kuehner...........................................120.00 Kim Lensing..............................................480.00 M&M Convenience Store........................1710.00 Brett Maki..................................................140.00 Martin Bros. Dist. Company......................178.78 Mastercard.................................................458.36 Dave Messerli..............................................90.00 Herman Meyer.............................................70.00 Wilma Meyer..............................................150.00 Ted Mienders..............................................950.00 Jim Pankow................................................140.00 Roger Pollock..............................................15.00 Prairie Farms Dairy......................................98.06 Samuel French, Inc....................................150.00 Ernie Schmidd..............................................12.15 Kurt Schindler..............................................90.00 Glenda Schmitt.............................................50.00 Schueth Ace Hardware.................................35.98 Sherwin-Willams.......................................395.25 Jason Soland..............................................140.00 Sunset Distributors..................................3516.20 SupplyDirect, Inc.........................................25.94 Bill Utterback.............................................121.50 Youth Sports Foundation............................150.00 Grand Total..........................................28,562.73 Published in the Calmar Courier on December 3, 2013.

Board Minutes November 18, 2013 The Board of Supervisors met as per adjournment with all members present. Lee Bjerke, county Engineer, met with the Board to discuss road matters. Faith Hlubek, county VA Administrator, met with the Board to give an update on Veterans’ programs. Dean Thompson gave a report on his tour of Pepin County, Wisconsin, where they have had significant expansion in sand mining in the last few years. Moved by Ashbacher and seconded by Thompson to reappoint Logsdon, Paul Nichols, and Dave Riha to the Winneshiek County Community Foundation grant distribution committee. Motion carried uninmously. Andy Van Der Maaten, county Attorney, met with the Board to discuss county issues. Moved by Karlsbroten and seconded by Kuhn to approve the minutes for the Tuesday, November 12, 2013 meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Wayne Walter, county Treasurer, met with the Board to give an update on personnel matters. Moved by Karlsbroten and seconded by Thompson to adjourn to 9:30 a.m. Monday, November 25, 2013. Motion carried unanimously. Benjamin D Steines, County Auditor John Logsdon, Chairman Board of Supervisors Published in the Calmar Courier on December 3, 2013.

public notice Ridgeway City Council Minutes October 21, 2013 The Ridgeway City Council met in special session on October 21, 2013, at the former elementary school building at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Stevens calling the meeting to order. Council persons present were: Linderbaum, Engelhardt, Schnur, and Vopava. Absent: None. Engelhardt made a Motion to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Schnur. All aye. Nay: none. Motion carried. Ideas of things that the building could be used for were discussed. This will be discussed further at future meetings. The maintenance man report was given. The next City Council meeting will be November 16, 2013. Engelhardt made a Motion to adjourn, seconded by Linderbaum. All aye. Nay: none. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned. Sharla Berns, City Clerk Published in the Calmar Courier on December 3, 2013.

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public notice Ridgeway City Council Minutes October 14, 2013 The Ridgeway City Council met in regular session on October 14, 2013, at the City Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. with Mayor Stevens calling the meeting to order. Council persons present were: Linderbaum, Engelhardt, Schnur, and Vopava. Absent: None. Engelhardt made a Motion to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Schnur. All aye. Nay: none. Motion carried. A Motion was made by Linderbaum, seconded by Vopava that the Zoning Board will consist of seven members. All aye. Nay: none. Motion carried. A Motion was made by Engelhardt, seconded by Schnur to approve the renewal of the liquor license for The Fireman Inn. All aye. Nay: none. Motion carried. A Motion was made by Vopava, seconded by Linderbaum to pay the cleaning person for the community center $75.00 when the cleaning of the center requires extra hours. The fee will remain $50.00 per time for normal cleaning of the community center. All aye. Nay: none. Motion carried. The cemetery fence was discussed, and will be discussed further at a later time. The public hearing was called to order at 6:45 p.m. by Mayor Stevens. A discussion was held on the zoning change request made by the Bohr Living Trust Gislesson Drive, Ridgeway, Iowa, by Norby Bohr. A Motion was made by Schnur, seconded by Engelhardt to close the discussion and comments from the public. All aye. Nay: none. Motion carried. A Motion was made by Linderbaum, seconded by Vopava to approve the request and to change the property legally described as: Lots 6 and 7, Rosendahl Ridge, 1st Addition, Section 14, Township 98, Range 10, West of the 5th P.M., Winneshiek County, Iowa, from Agricultural to Residential. A Roll call vote was taken. Roll call vote: Linderbaum-yes, Vopava-yes, Schnur-yes, and Engelhardt-yes. Motion carried. A Motion was made by Vopava, seconded by Linderbaum to close the public hearing. All

aye. Nay: none. Motion carried. The public hearing was closed. A Motion was made by Vopava, seconded by Schnur to have a Resolution designating Decorah Newspapers as the newspaper that the City minutes and other required publications will now be published in drawn up for consideration of approval at the November City Council meeting. All aye. Nay: none. Motion carried. The maintenance man report was given. The next City Council meeting will be October 21, 2013. Engelhardt made a Motion to adjourn, seconded by Linderbaum. All aye. Nay: none. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned. Claims Alliant Energy, Utilities..........................1,243.19 Black Hills Energy, School Bldg...................31.03 Black Hills Energy, Shop.............................31.03 Decorah Newspaper, Printing.......................28.24 Engen Express, Shop fuel...........................336.14 IPERS........................................................621.85 Iowa DNR, Annual Water Allocation Fee.....66.00 Iowa Water Environment Assoc., School.....25.00 Jim Vobr, Health Insurance........................160.00 Jim Vobr, supplies & postage........................76.33 Keystone, Lab tests......................................11.00 Mabel Telephone, Shop, Office, Hall..........152.83 McDonald Supply, Com. Cen. Parts...........138.74 Payroll.....................................................3,334.92 Payroll taxes...............................................935.34 Plantpeddler, Funeral....................................55.61 Rick Zahasky, Services through 9/16/13.....353.00 River City Paving, Street repair....................37.68 Rockweiler Appliance, Com. Center repairs.....................................................94.75 Sherwin Williams, Shop paint.......................44.79 Shimek Sanitation, Garbage....................1,777.36 US Cellular, Phones....................................123.18 USA Bluebook, Maintenance/Parts..............55.58 Vickie Kimber, Com. Cen. Cleaining.........250.00 Walmart, Halloween....................................29.94 Sharla Berns, City Clerk Published in the Calmar Courier on December 3, 2013.

public notice Winneshiek Co. Board of Supervisors Board Minutes November 25, 2013 The Board of Supervisors met as per adjournment with all members present. Lee Bjerke, county Engineer, met with the Board to discuss road matters. John Halverson, Maintenance Supervisor, and Jon Lubke, IT Director, met with the Board to discuss options for panic button systems. Halverson and Nancy Kovarik, Maintenance Assistant, met with the Board to discuss maintenance at the DHS building on Highway 52. Bjerke, Lubke, and Chopper Albert, IT Technician, met with the Board to demonstrate the county Engineer work order system that several counties have implemented. Jan Heikes, county CPC for MH/DS, met with the Board to discuss the CSS agenda for November 27th. Moved by Thompson and seconded by Karlsbroten to approve the minutes for the Monday, November 18, 2013 meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Thompson and seconded by Kuhn to approve the claims filed with the Board. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Kuhn and seconded by Thompson to appoint Logsdon and Ashbacher as the Litigation Team, to coordinate with the county Attor-

ney concerning litigation related to the Chimney Rock Campground. Motion carried unanimously. Andy Van Der Maaten, county Attorney, met with the Board to discuss county issues. Moved by Thompson and seconded by Karlsbroten to appoint Nina Taylor and Dennis Hovden to the Compensation Board. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Karlsbroten and seconded by Ashbacher to accept and file the monthly report of the VA Commission. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Karlsbroten and seconded by Ashbacher to approve the annual report of the county Weed Commissioner. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Thompson and seconded by Karlsbroten to adopt resolution 14-35, authorizing an interfund cash flow loan from the General fund to the Secondary Road fund. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. Moved by Kuhn and seconded by Ashbacher to adjourn to 9:30 a.m. Monday, December 2, 2013. Motion carried unanimously. ATTEST Benjamin D Steines, County Auditor John Logsdon, Chairman Board of Supervisors Published in the Calmar Courier on December 3, 2013.

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sp rts By Leah Kruse Warrior wrestling is a way of life for some South Winn residents and when the lights go out on the football field and the last volleyball net is put away, those fans are ready to watch their Warrior grapplers. In 2012-2013, South Winn struggled as a team finishing 5th at the UIC tournament and ending the season 3-4 in UIC duals. In 2013-2014, every wrestler will be giving it all they have every time they step onto the mat. Starting his third year as the Head Coach, Jacob Elsbernd is optimistic about the team but stays realistic too. “We have some experience mixed with some young excitement,” said Elsbernd. “However, we lack in numbers and depth.” Elsbernd’s coaching team is complete again for the third year straight including Head assistant coach Jason Schmelzer, assistant coach Ethan Adams and Kenny Mikota who has been back with the SW wrestling program since Elsbernd took the head position but was the Head Coach at SW for many years. Experience and guidance will come from the seven returning letter winners, three that are seniors and one who placed 5th at state last season. Senior returning letter winners include Chris Brincks- who

placed 5th at State in 2012-2013 at 195# and Ben Unzeitig. Other returning letter winners include Cody Fisher, Ben Meyer, Landers Kuboushek, Ethan Kipp and Ryan Hageman. “This is a great group of kids with a great work ethic and desire to become better each day, but we are inexperienced at some weight classes in the varsity line-up,” continued Elsbernd. Weight assignments can always vary from week to week making it hard to find a solid line-up. Several weights could be filled by more than one wrestler and the fight to earn a weight can be a very tough battle. The SW roster fills in the 14 weight classes in this order: 106Cody Fisher; 113- Luke Massman; 120- Luke Massman, Jacob Ling; 126- Jacob Ling, Alejandro Koenig; 132- Alejandro Koenig, Brett Styve; 138- Ben Unzeitig, Brett Styve; 145- Ben Unzeitig, Lane Schnuelle; 152- Lane Schnuelle, Adam Tollefsrud; 160- Ben Meyer; 170- Ryan Hageman; 182Landers Kuboushek; 195- Chris Brincks, Anthony Emanuel; 220Ethan Kipp, Anthony Emanuel; 285- Ethan Kipp. “Our season depends on kids getting better every day and our team staying healthy and putting a full lineup together,” finished Elsbernd.

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South Winn returns seven lettermen from last year's team who will need to provide leadership for their teammates to make their team as strong as their best wrestler. Returning letter winners include front row l-r: Cody Fisher, Chris Brincks and Ryan Hageman. Back row: Ben Unzeitig, Ethan Kipp and Landers Kuboushek. Not pictured: Ben Meyer. (Photo by Leah Kruse)

Only two seniors are left on this year’s team but both of them have a strong drive to succeed and that will be noticed in practice and during matches by the underclassmen. Senior leadership will not be a problem for these two wrestlers, Chris Brincks- kneeling and Ben Unzeitig- standing. (Photo by Leah Kruse) South Winneshiek Wrestling Varsity Schedule 12/07 @ Wapsie Valley 10:00 AM 12/14 vs. Invitational 10:00 AM 12/17 @ Jesup/ North Linn/Belle Plaine/Midland 6:00 PM 12/21 @ Dike-New Hartford 10:00 AM 01/04 @ Crestwood 5:00 PM 01/09 @ Starmont/Turkey Valley 6:00 PM 01/11 @ Denver Tripoli 10:00 AM 01/16 @ Sumner-Fredericksburg/ North Fayette Valley 6:00 PM 01/18 @ Decorah 9:00 AM 01/21 @ North Butler/NashuaPlainfield 6:00 PM 01/23 vs. MFL Mar Mac 6:00 PM 01/25 @ Alburnett 10:00 AM 01/30 @ Clayton Ridge/Postville 6:00 PM 02/01 UIC @ Starmont 11:00 AM 02/08 Sectionals TBA 11:00 AM 02/15 Districts TBA 11:00 AM Left: The Warrior wrestling team will shuffle their line-up for a few meets and tournaments to see which wrestler really belongs in which weight class. The 2013-2014 South Winn wrestling team includes front row l-r: Luke Massman, Cody Fisher, Brett Styve, Jacob Ling, Alejandro Koenig and Lane Schnuelle. Back row: Ben Unzeitig, Ryan Hageman, Chris Brincks, Ethan Kipp, Landers Kuboushek, Anthony Emanuel and Adam Tollefsrud. Not pictured: Ben Meyer. (Photo by Leah Kruse)

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By Leah Kruse After a tough 3-18 (2-14 UIC) season last year, the Turkey Valley Trojans are looking to make this season better in more ways than one. Head coach Chris Sullivan (20-25) is back for his third year of Trojan basketball and has been working the team in practice to get the boys ready for the season. “This year, we will have a lot of experience on the court and we will be very physical inside,” Sullivan stated. “We have some good shooters to go along with our inside presence.” With nine returning letter winners, including six seniors, the Trojans will have a strong core to build around. Senior letter winners include: Justin Izer- 1.2 pointsper-game (PPG), 4 total rebounds (TR); Triston Mohlis- 1 PPG, 18 TR; Ryan Busta- 6.7 PPG, 49 TR, 34 assists (A), 18 steals (S); Steven Landa- 2.4 PPG, 98 TR, 18 A, 13 S; Riley Busta- 4.6 PPG, 30 TR, 6 A, 12 S; Riley Buchheit- 6.3 PPG, 149 TR, 10 A, 25 S and juniors: Ryan Izer- 2.4 PPG, 45 TR, 9 A, 12 S; Nathan Suell; 16 TR, 1 A, 4 S; Justin Hackman- 3.8 PPG, 22 TR, 4 A, 11 S. “We will have good depth this year and be able to put full court pressure on teams and hopefully that will lead to some easy baskets for us,” Sullivan continued. Filling in the rest of the varsity roster are juniors Blake Busta, Eric Drilling, Kyle Balik, Seth Jencks, Ethan Throndson and C.J. Eichenberger. “We want to put a lot more shots up this year compared to the previous season. Our team weaknesses this year will be our ball handling. We will need some kids to step up this year and take care of the ball and get everybody in the correct spot on the floor,” Sullivan said. “We will need to find that go-to guy this year at the end of games.” “The conference will be very competitive this year. I believe we will be in the middle of the pack and it’s going to be a year where you need to bring your best effort every night if you want to come away with a victory,” finished Sullivan.

The 2013-2014 Trojan basketball team is ready to hit the court for the season. Players include front row l-r: Ryan Izer, Blake Busta, Ethan Throndson, Eric Drilling, Justin Hackman, Seth Jencks, Nathan Suell, Kyle Balik and C.J. Eichenberger. Back row: Head Coach Chris Sullivan, Justin Izer, Triston Mohlis, Ryan Busta, Riley Buchheit, Steven Landa, Riley Busta and Assistant Coach Tim Kruckman. (Photo by Leah Kruse)

Turkey Valley Basketball Boys Varsity Schedule 12/06 @ South Winneshiek 7:30 PM 12/07 vs. Postville 8:00 PM 12/10 vs. Sumner-Fredericksburg 7:30 PM 12/12 vs. Decorah 7:30 PM 12/16 vs. West Central 7:30 PM 12/17 vs. Central Elkader 7:30 PM

12/20 @ Edgewood-Colesburg 7:30 PM 01/03 vs. MFL Mar Mac 7:30 PM 01/07 @ Postville 7:30 PM 01/09 @ Riceville 7:45 PM 01/10 vs. Starmont 7:30 PM 01/17 @ West Central 7:30 PM 01/21 vs. Clayton Ridge 7:30 PM 01/23 @ Kee High 7:30 PM

01/28 @ North Fayette Valley 8:00 PM 01/31 vs. South Winneshiek 7:30 PM 02/04 @ Sumner-Fredericksburg 7:30 PM 02/06 @ New Hampton 7:30 PM 02/10 vs. Dunkerton 7:30 PM 02/11 vs. Kee High 7:30 PM

Left: Returning to the Trojan court this year are these nine returning letter winners including front row l-r: Justin Izer, Ryan Izer, Justin Hackman and Nathan Suell. Back row: Triston Mohlis, Ryan Busta, Riley Buchheit, Steven Landa and Riley Busta. Above: With six seniors, Turkey Valley will have a lot of experience on the court to start the season with. 2013-2014 seniors include- seated: Triston Mohlis. Standing l-r: Justin Izer, Ryan Busta, Riley Buchheit, Steven Landa and Riley Busta. (Photos by Leah Kruse)

sports By Leah Kruse The Warriors basketball team should finish their ’13-’14 season with a better record than what they finished with last season. With a 9-12 overall record and an 8-7 UIC record, South Winn will be fighting for every point and every win. South Winn has a strong base to build on with seven returning letter winners, five of which led last year’s team in at least one area of stats. Senior leadership will play a large part in this season’s squad as well. Chris Streeter is back on the bench for his second year as the Head Coach with Joel Hageman as his assistant. “2012-2013 was definitely a learning year for us. We got good experience in a new program,” Streeter stated. “An opposing coach did make the comment that he felt we were the most improved team from before Christmas until after.” Returning to the varsity team for their last season as Warriors are senior letter winners: Trevor Schweinefus- 1st team All-UIC, led team in points- 303 and in rebounds- 138; Adam Lensing- led team in FG%- 52.3 and blocks- 55; Andre Walz- led team in FT%- 75; Garrett Bohach- led team in 3pt%43.3; Jared Schroder and Brian Kleppe. Lone junior returning letter winner is Jordan Rommes- led team in steals- 45. “Our season depends on us coming together and playing as a team. Flowing together offensively and defensively,” continued Streeter. Completing the rest of the roster are juniors Christian Kleve, Tyler Numedahl and Tanner Kuennen and sophomores Logan Schweinefus, Mitchell Herold and Treyton Jacobsen. “I am looking forward to a fun year. I have some great athletes that work hard and are willing to learn. That is all a coach can ask for,” Streeter finished.

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The 2013-2014 Warriors are ready for the season and have a lot of experience to build upon with six seniors and seven letter winners. Players for this year's squad include front row l-r: Adam Lensing, Trevor Schweinefus, Andre Walz and Logan Schweinefus. Middle row: Mitchell Herold, Garrett Bohach, Brian Kleppe and Christian Kleve. Back row: Treyton Jacobsen, Jared Schroeder, Jordan Rommes, Tanner Kuennen and Tyler Numedahl. (Photo by Leah Kruse)

With seven returning letter winners from last season, the Warriors have a lot of varsity experience to rely on this season. Letter winners include front row l-r: Adam Lensing, Trevor Schweinefus and Andre Walz. Middle row: Garrett Bohach and Brian Kleppe. Back row: Jared Schroeder and Jordan Rommes. (Photo by Leah Kruse)

12/05 vs. Crestwood 7:30 PM 12/06 vs. Turkey Valley 7:30 PM 12/10 @ West Central 7:30 PM 12/13 vs. Clayton Ridge 7:30 PM 12/17 vs. Kee High 7:30 PM 12/20 vs. North Fayette Valley 7:30 PM 12/21 vs New Hampton 6:15 PM 01/03 @ Decorah 7:30 PM 01/07 @ Sumner-Fredericksburg 7:30 PM 01/11 @ Riceville 4:30 PM 01/14 @ Central Elkader 7:30 PM 01/17 vs. Edgewood-Colesburg 7:30 PM 01/21 @ MFL Mar Mac 7:30 PM 01/24 @ Postville 7:30 PM 01/28 vs. Starmont 7:30 PM 01/31 @ Turkey Valley 7:30 PM 02/04 vs. West Central 7:30 PM 02/06 @ North Fayette Valley 8:00 PM 02/10 @ Waukon 7:30 PM 02/11 vs. Postville 7:30 PM

Senior leadership is one of the most important parts of any team in any sport. With six seniors, all returning letter winners, South Winn should have the leadership part of the game covered. 20132014 seniors include front row l-r: Adam Lensing, Trevor Schweinefus and Andre Walz. Middle row: Garrett Bohach and Brian Kleppe. Back row: Jared Schroeder. (Photo by Leah Kruse)

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By Leah Kruse After finishing the 2012-2013 season with an overall record of 25-10, this year’s squad is ready to have a better season. Back to lead the team this season is Head Coach Steve Andrukaitis who is starting his 4th year at Turkey Valley. Andrukaitis will be assisted by Mark Langreck, Dennis Merick and Kurt Klimesh. Turkey Valley finished 2nd at last season’s UIC tournament and would like to move into the champion spot at this year’s tournament. With 12 returning letter winners, six returning district qualifiers and one state qualifier, the Trojans have a tremendous amount of experience to build upon. “The team returns a lot of last year’s team that qualified for, but lost, the Regional Dual Finals against Sumner-Fredericksburg,” stated Andrukaitis. “We have high expectations for the team coming into this season.” Returning wrestlers from last year’s team with this year’s weight classes include: Tom Reicks- 120, returning letter winner (RLW) and returning district qualifiers (RDQ); Travis Reicks- 132, RLW; Eric Buckendahl, senior-145, RLW; Riley Meirick, senior152, RLW, RDQ; Nick Meirick, senior- 152, RLW; Justin Kime160 (’12-’13), RLW; Charles Hadacek, senior- 160, RLW, RDQ; Tyler Sawyer- 170, RLW, RDQ; Levi Klimesh- 182, RLW, RDQ; Ben Wilkerson- 195, RLW; Kyle Reicks, senior- 220, RLW; Luke Kuennen, senior- 285, RLW, RDQ, returning state qualifier. Four freshmen join the team this year and will have to learn to

Turkey Valley wrestling has a large team this season to work with and to fill the varsity line-up weights at most of their events. 20132014 wrestlers include front row l-r: Justin Kime, Tom Reicks, Charles Hadacek, Riley Meirick, Eric Buckendahl, Travis Reicks, John Gossling and Isaiah Drilling. Back row: Scott Kime, Kelby Reicks, Ben Wilkerson, Levi Klimesh, Kyle Reicks, Luke Kuennen, Nick Meirick and Tyler Sawyer. (Photo by Leah Kruse) mold into the team and provide support to the team while helping to fill some weight classes. Newcomers include John Gossling- 106; Kelby Reicks- 170; Scott Kime- 182 and Isaiah Drilling- 113. “Our seniors will be our leaders this year, as they have been the core of the program’s turn around over the course of the past three seasons. They all want to finish out their careers on a great note and they all are in a position to do so,” finished Andrukaitis.

Turkey Valley Wrestling Varsity Schedule 01/09 @ Starmont/South Winn 01/28 vs. North Butler 6:00 PM 12/06 @ Cresco/NP/ North 6:00 PM 01/30 @ Edgewood-Colesburg/ wood-Kensett 6:00 PM 01/11 @ Cresco 10:00 AM North Fayette Valley 12/07 @ Wapsie Valley 01/16 @ MFL Mar Mac/Clayton 6:00 PM 10:00 AM Ridge 6:00 PM 02/01 UIC @ Starmont 12/10 @ Tripoli/New Hampton 01/18 @ Decorah 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 5:30 PM 01/23 vs. Postville/Sumner-Fred- 02/08 Sectionals TBA 11:00 AM 12/14 @ South Winneshiek ericksburg 6:00 PM 02/15 Districts TBA 11:00 AM 10:00 AM 01/25 @ East Buchanan 12/21 @ Northwood-Kensett 10:00 AM 9:00 AM

Trojan wrestling will have a strong base of 12 returning letter winners to work with this season. Varsity letter winners include front row l-r: Tom Reicks, Charles Hadacek, Riley Meirick, Eric Buckendahl and Travis Reicks. Back row: Ben Wilkerson, Levi Klimesh, Kyle Reicks, Luke Kuennen, Nick Meirick and Tyler Sawyer. Not Pictured: Justin Kime. (Photo by Leah Kruse).

With six seniors on the Turkey Valley wrestling team this season, the Trojans are hoping to work their way into state. Seniors of the 2013-2014 season are front row l-r: Charles Hadacek, Riley Meirick and Eric Buckendahl. Back row: Kyle Reicks, Luke Kuennen and Nick Meirick. (Photo by Leah Kruse)

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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

TV VB Season End Stats SW VB Season End Stats By Leah Kruse The Turkey Valley volleyball team finished their 2013 season with an overall record of 20-14 and a UIC record of 5-3, which put them in 4th place for seeding in the UIC tournament. TV took 6th overall after the UIC tournament. The Lady Trojans played their last game in the regional semifinal game against Class 1A #7 Tripoli, who has a long history of not only qualifying for the State Tournament but winning 1A as well. TV beat Riceville and Kee in their first round and quarterfinal games respectively. Tripoli went on to win the region and qualify for State, but lost in the first round in Cedar Rapids. Team stats for the season were: 91 sets (S), 811-2428 kills (K) for a 0.219 kill efficiency, 1691-1777 serving (SV) for a 0.952 serving efficiency, 163 aces (AC), 702 assists (A), 1020 digs (D), 170 block assists (BA) and 67 solo blocks (SB). Player stats included: Seniors: Allison Kuennen- 90 S, 148-384 K, 6 A, 6 D, 29 BA, 16 SB; Amanda Mueterthies- 56 S, 45-161 K, 18 A, 17 D, 24 BA; Noelle Berst- 11 S, 28-29 SV, 1 AC, 23 A, 4 D; Juniors: Johanna Blazek- 90 S, 162-553 K, 254-267 SV, 18 AC, 13 A, 227 D, 14 BA, 2 SB; Taylor Novotny- 90 S, 89-322 K, 265-294 SV, 41 AC, 280 A, 129 D, 31 BA; Josie Einwalter- 45 S, 55-185 K, 7-7 SV, 1 AC, 5 A, 29 D, 6 BA; Nicole Meirick- 37 S, 29-89 K, 25 A, 8 D, 8 BA, 1 SB; Ashley Kurash- 88S, 9-37 K, 328-347 SV, 28 AC, 314 A, 127 D; Arianna Rausch- 90 S, 1-21 K, 307314 SV, 23 AC, 7 A, 271 D; Andrea Baumler- 2 S, Sarah Stahley- 1 S, 1 D; Sophomores: Kayla Schaufenbuel90 S, 212-475 K, 203-212 SV, 33 AC, 6 A, 44 D, 55 BA, 45 SB; Stephanie Martin- 49 S, 60-198 K, 3 A, 40 D, 3 BA, 3 SB; Kennedy Balk- 90S, 1-3 K, 299-307 SV, 18 AC, 2 A, 117 D. All stats were taken from www. quikstatsiowa.com.

By Leah Kruse The South Winn volleyball completed their 2013 season with an overall record of 16-17 and a UIC record of 6-2, which put them in 3rd place for seeding in the UIC tournament. The Lady Warriors took 3rd in the tournament finishing behind #1 Sumner-Fredericksburg and #2 Edgewood-Colesburg. The last game SW played was first round regionals against Class 2A #3 Sumner-Fredericksburg. The Lady Warriors battled hard but couldn’t overcome the Cougars. SF went on to play in the semi-final game at the State Tournament. Team season stats include: 86 sets (S), 791-2552 kills (K) for a 0.132 kill efficiency, 1479-1614 serving (SV) for a 0.916 serving efficiency, 181 aces (AC), 734 assists (A), 922 digs (D), 100 block assists (BA) and 34 solo blocks (SB). Individual season stats were: Seniors: Micole Lansing- 84 S, 177-561 K, 176-188 SV, 24 AC, 23 A, 179 D, 2 BA, 2 SB; Megan Elsbernd- 79 S, 102-325 K, 10-11 SV, 1 AC, 13 A, 19 D, 25 BA, 7 SB; Leah Elsbernd- 80 S, 37-173 S, 226-241 SV, 30 AC, 13 A, 134 D, 2 BA, 3 SB; Megan Bushman60 S, 27-99 K, 11-11 SV, 16 A, 10 D, 9 BA, 1 SB; Carlee Knutson- 81 S, 5-19 K, 210224 SV, 18 AC, 14 A, 106 D; Megan Hageman- 78 S, 1-18 K, 206-226 SV, 25 AC, 12 A, 107 D; Juniors: Brittany Shindelar- 86 S, 205-559 K, 115-138 SV, 11 AC, 19 A, 77 D, 17 BA, 9 SB; Lexie Warth- 82 S, 163539 K, 176-203 SV, 20 AC, 16 A, 135 D, 15 BA, 3 SB; Becca Franzen- 86 S, 68-226 K, 298-317 SV, 51 AC, 607 A, 126 D, 30 BA, 9 SB; Sophomores: Ashley Walz- 17 S, 3-17 K, 1-1 SV, 1 A, 2 D; Becca Hertges5 S, 3-15 K, 1 D; Kelsey Hageman- 25 S, 50-54 SV, 1 AC, 26 D. All stats were taken from www.quikstatsiowa.com.

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Turkey Valley Basketball Girls Varsity Schedule By Leah Kruse SW vs. Postville 11/26 The South Winn Lady Warrior basketball team started their ’13’14 season last Tuesday, November 26 when they hosted the Postville Pirates. The first half of the game was a tight battle and the Lady Warriors had to work hard for every bucket and had a small two-point lead at the half, 17-15. The second half of the game was much like the first. Every minute was important and every shot crucial to the final tally. SW outscored Postville 28-23 in the second half for a final tally of 45-38.

By Leah Kruse TV @ Dunkerton 11/22 The Turkey Valley Lady Trojans kicked off their 2013-2014 season in Dunkerton on Friday, November 22. TV started off slow in the first quarter dropping to 0-5 within the first two minutes of the game and ending the quarter 4-15. They picked up the pace in the second set outscoring the Raiders 10-5 for a halftime split of 14-20 Dunkerton. The Lady Warriors kept the pace up in the third quarter allowing Dunkerton just 5 points while tacking on 11 to knot the score at 25-25 at the end of the third. TV played hard through the fourth frame but couldn’t keep up with the Raiders. The Lady Trojans added just 10 points to their final tally while Dunkerton put up 17 to take the win 35-42. “The girls played hard and had the game tied at the end of the 3rd quarter,” said Coach Stepan. “We are infusing the young and older players, it will take a little time, but I like the way we are heading.” Team stats for the night included: 35 points (pts), 13-39 field goals (FG), 1-3 3-pointers (3pt), 8-21 free throws (FT), 1 offensive rebound (OR), 15 defensive rebound (DR), 6 steals (S). Player stats were: Macie Njus- 2pts, 1-2 FG, 1 DR; Taylor Novotny- 5pts, 2-4 FG, 1-2 FT; Sadie Nymeyer- 2pts, 1-2 FG, 1 DR; Johanna Blazek- 2pts, 1-3 FG, 1 DR; Andrea Baumler- 2pts, 1-4 FG, 1 OR, 1 S; Amanda Mueterthies- 6pts, 1-7 FG, 4-7 FT, 1 DR, 2 S; Allison Kuennen- 4 DR, 1 S; Morgen Kuennen- 7pts, 2-7 FG, 3-6 FT, 2 DR, 1 S; Chloe Reicks- 9pts, 4-7 FG, 1-3 3pt, 5 DR, 1 S.

Team stats were: 45 points (pts), 19-64 field goals (FG), 2-15 threepointers (3pt), 5-13 free throws (FT), 15 offensive rebounds (OR), 21 defensive rebounds (DR), 10 assists (A), 14 steals (S). Player stats included: Micole Lansing- 7pts, 2-12 FG, 2-10 3pt, 1-3 FT, 3 OR, 2 DR, 4 A, 2 S; Kennidee DeVilbiss- 7 pts, 3-5 FG, 1-3 FT, 1 OR, 1 DR, 4 A, 1 S; Becca Franzen4 pts, 2-7 FG, 1 OR, 2 DR, 1 A, 2 S; Abby Phillips- 2pts, 1-4 FG, 1 OR, 3 DR, 1 S; Payton Poshusta- 6 pts, 3-12 FG, 1 OR, 1 DR, 2 S; Monica Schwartzhoff- 1pt, 1-2 FT, 2 OR, 4 DR, 2 S; Becca Hertges- 4 pts, 2-2 FG, 1 OR; Brittany Shindelar- 7pts, 3-8 FG, 1-2 FT, 3 OR, 4 DR, 3 S; Joclyn Bushman- 2pts, 1-3 FG, 1 DR; Megan Elsbernd- 5 pts, 2-9 FG, 1-2 FT, 2 OR, 3 DR, 1 A, 1 S.

TV @ Kee 11/26 The Lady Trojans hit the road again last Tuesday traveling to Lansing to play the Kee Hawks. The game started slow with only 10 points scored in the first quarter, leaving TV up 6-4 at the end of the first. Kee stepped up their game in the second quarter holding TV to just 5 points while scoring 10 points for their side of the board for an 11-14 gap at halftime. The Lady Trojans pushed themselves in the third quarter tacking on 13 points but Kee didn’t let down as they added 10 points to their score for a 24-24 board with one quarter to play. The fourth quarter was a nail-biting, intense frame with the score staying close. Kee put in 14 points while TV added just 12, giving the win to Kee 36-38. “If we struggle from the field and turn the ball over like this, it could be a long season, coaches Nymeyer and Stepan said. Team stats were: 36pts, 15-56 FG, 1-7 3pt, 5-11 FT, 14 OR, 20 DR, 7 A, 14 S, 5 B. Individual stats included: Njus- 2pts, 1-1 FG, 1 DR, 1 A; Novotny- 2 DR; Nymeyer- 1 DR; Blazek- 6pts, 3-7 FG, 2 OR, 3 DR, 1 A, 3 S; S. Reicks- 5 pts, 2-13 FG, 1-6 3pt, 1 OR, 1 DR, 3 A, 4 S, 1 B; Baumler- 1 B; Mueterthies- 12pts, 5-18 FG, 2-4 FT, 6 OR, 1 A, 4 S, 2 B; A. Kuennen- 4 OR, 1 DR; M. Kuennen- 3pts, 1-4 FG, 1-2 FT, 2 DR, 2 S; C. Reicks- 8 pts, 3-9 FG, 2-2 FT, 1 OR, 9 DR, 1 A, 1 S, 1 B.

12/03 vs. North Fayette Valley: 6:15 p.m. 12/06 @ South Winneshiek: 6:15 p.m. 12/07 vs. Postville: 6:15 p.m. 12/10 @ Sumner-Fredericksburg: 7:30 p.m. 12/12 @ Decorah: 7:30 p.m. 12/14 vs. New Hampton: 7:00 p.m. 12/16 vs. West Central: 6:15 p.m. 12/17 vs. Central Elkader: 6:15 p.m. 12/20 @ Edgewood-Colesburg: 7:30 p.m. 01/03 vs. MFL Mar Mac: 6:15 p.m. 01/07 @ Postville: 6:15 p.m. 01/09 @ Riceville: 6:30 p.m. 01/10 vs. Starmont: 6:15 p.m. 01/17 @ West Central: 6:15 p.m. 01/21 vs. Clayton Ridge: 6:15 p.m. 01/24 vs. Kee High: 7:30 p.m. 01/28 @ North Fayette Valley: 6:15 p.m. 01/31 vs. South Winneshiek: 6:15 p.m. 02/04 vs. Sumner-Fredericksburg: 8:00 p.m. 02/07 @ North Fayette Valley: 6:15 p.m.

South Winneshiek Basketball Girls Varsity Schedule 12/03 @ Starmont: 6:15 p.m. 12/06 vs. Turkey Valley: 6:15 p.m. 12/07 vs. Crestwood: 6:15 p.m. 12/10 @ West Central: 6:15 p.m. 12/12 vs. Waukon: 7:30 p.m. 12/13 vs. Clayton Ridge: 6:15 p.m. 12/16 @ Kee High: 7:30 p.m. 12/20 vs. North Fayette Valley: 6:15 p.m. 01/07 @ Sumner-Fredericksburg: 6:15 p.m. 01/11 @ Riceville: 3:00 p.m. 01/14 @ Central Elkader: 6:15 p.m. 01/17 vs. Edgewood-Colesburg: 6:15 p.m. 01/21 @ MFL Mar Mac: 6:15 p.m. 01/24 @ Postville: 6:15 p.m. 01/25 @ Decorah: 6:30 p.m. 01/28 vs. Starmont: 6:15 p.m. 01/31 @ Turkey Valley: 6:15 p.m. 02/01 vs. New Hampton: 6:15 p.m. 02/04 vs. West Central: 6:15 p.m. 02/06 @ North Fayette Valley: 6:30 p.m.

Calmar Courier

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

community events

The Decorah Chorale will present their 14th annual “Home for Christmas” benefit concert for Winneshiek County Habitat for Humanity on Sunday, December 15th, at 4 p.m. in the Decorah Lutheran Church. Special guest artists this year are the Luther College pianists Du Huang and Xiao Hu. The Chorale accompanist and organist is Dietrich Jessen.

Chorale founder and director, John Bay, is retiring in the spring, so the concert will feature favorite selections sung in past years. The Decorah Chorale is a nonprofit community choir with members from six counties in Northeast Iowa. Tax-deductible free will offerings will be accepted for Winneshiek County Habitat for Humanity the night of the event.

The Northeast Iowa Quilters’ Guild will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Luana Savings Bank. Make and Take Holiday Ornaments

Show and tell—holiday items at both meetings. For more information contact Martha Bartenhagen at 563-422-5890.

south winneshiek December 5 4:15 p.m.: MS Wrestling Invitational @ North Fayette MS 6:15 p.m.: Boy’s JV Basketball @ SW HS 7:30 p.m.: Boy’s Varsity Basketball @ SW HS December 6 4 p.m.: Girl’s MS Basketball @ West Central HS 4 p.m.: Girl’s JV Basketball @ SW HS 5:15 p.m.: Boy’s JV Basketball @ SW HS 6:15 p.m.: Girl’s Varsity Basketball @ SW HS 7:30 p.m.: Boy’s Varsity Basketball @ SW HS December 7 7 a.m.: NEIBA Band Festival 8 a.m.: Boy’s 9th Grade Basketball Tournament @ SW HS 10 a.m.: Varsity Wrestling Invitational @ Wapsie Valley HS 5 p.m.: Girl’s JV Basketball @ SW HS 6:15 p.m.: Girl’s Varsity Basketball @ SW HS December 9 4 p.m.: MS Wrestling Invitational @ S-F MS 7 p.m.: HS Winter Band/Choir Concert @ SW HS December 10 6 p.m.: Preschool Concert @ Ossian Gym 6:15 p.m.: Girl’s JV Basketball @ SW HS 7:30 p.m.: Girl’s Varsity Basketball @ SW HS

turkey valley December 5 4 p.m.: MS Wrestling Duals @ Valley HS December 6 4 p.m.: Girl’s JV Basketball @ SW HS 5:15 p.m.: Boy’s JV Basketball @ SW HS 6 p.m.: Varsity & JV Wrestling Duals @ Cresco 6:15 p.m.: Girl’s Varsity Basketball @ SW HS 7:30 p.m.: Boy’s Varsity Basketball @ SW HS December 7 7:00 a.m.: NEIBA Band Festival 10 a.m.: Varsity Wrestling Tournament @ Wapsie Valley 5 p.m.: Boy’s JV Basketball @ TV HS 6:15 p.m.: Girl’s Varsity Basketball @ TV HS 8 p.m.: Boy’s Varsity Basketball @ TV HS December 9 7 p.m.: School Board Meeting 4 p.m.: Girl’s MS Basketball @ St. Joseph, New Hampton 4 p.m.: MS Wrestling Duals @ Fredericksburg December 10 5 p.m.: Girl’s 9th & JV Basketball @ S-F HS 5 p.m.: Boy’s 9th & JV Basketball @TV HS 5:30 p.m.: Varsity & JV Wrestling Duals @ Tripoli 7:30 p.m.: Girl’s Varsity Basketball @ S-F HS 7:30 p.m.: Boy’s Varsity Basketball @ TV HS

Veteranʼs Christmas Party The 13th annual Veteran’s Christmas Party at the St. Ansgar American Legion will be Saturday, December 14, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Come bright and early to enjoy coffee and rolls. Music for the Season, your favorite polkas and your favorite waltzes by Char’s Polka Band – requests welcome. Lunch will be served by Paradise Pizza at noon. Special guest: 95-year-old WWII Women Airforce Service Pilot, Liz Strofus of Fairbault, MN. The event is free, open to the public and spouses are welcome. Alcohol-free and smoke-free. For more information, contact the sponsor SSG(R) Phil Fleischer: Box 253, St. Ansgar, IA 50472; or call him at 641-736-2346.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Pennies for Patients program will run from December 2-13th. During the next two weeks South Winneshiek Elementary/ Middle School students will be learning about caring for others by participating in this fundraiser. The preschool through 8th grade students are asked to donate their pennies, spare change, or any amount to assist us in this fund raising event. All proceeds fund the following programs in the state of Iowa: research, patient and family support groups, patient aid and education. Last year over 40,000 patients received financial assistance for LLS totaling over $6 million. This year’s goal for the students is $700.00 and we hope all students see the benefits of being a caring and helpful person. If you want to make a tax-deductible donation you can do so by writing a check to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Wednesdays will be “Theme Days” for Pennies for Patients. If your child brings $1.00 or more for Pennies For Patients on a Wednesday, he or she will be able to wear the following to school. Wednesday, December 4thSports Day- wear a team shirt or jersey to team up against cancer. Wednesday, December 11th- Orange Day- wear orange to help support the fight against Leukemia. As a reward, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society donates a pizza and pop party to class that donates the most money. The kids always enjoy this! Unfortunately almost everyone knows of someone who has been affected by some sort of cancer so please encourage your child to be a generous, caring citizen by helping the boys and girls affected by these diseases. If you have any questions please call Mary Kleve, 563-5329365.

Luther College organizations to host Christmas in the Union Dec. 11 Luther College Student Activities Council, PALS, Dining

Services and the Luther College Book Shop invite the Decorah

community to come laugh, sing and celebrate at “Christmas in the Union” from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, in Luther’s Dahl Centennial Union. Come for cookie decorating, music, crafts and a holiday movie as well as an opportunity for pictures with Santa by the Union fireplace from 5-6:30 p.m. Hot chocolate and apple cider will be served. A holiday dinner, hosted by Luther College Sodexo Dining Service, will be held from 5-7:30 p.m. with an additional cost for the meal. Additional information can be found at the Luther College’s Dining Service website. The Luther College Book Shop will have storewide discounts throughout the day and a drawing for special prizes given away by the Book Shop. Shoppers can also stop by to sign their name on Santa’s Naughty or Nice list, enjoy popcorn and watch movies. Community members are invited to bring in an ugly ornament to display at the Book Shop, and the winner will be announced at 5:05 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11. Following the “Ugly Christmas Decoration Contest,” Luther’s Book Shop will host the annual student “Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest.” The winner will be announced at 5:45 p.m. after an ugly sweater finalist fashion show. All events are open to the public with no charge for admission.

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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

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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; CALMAR COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST Calmar Pastor Linda Thompson Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship CALMAR LUTHERAN & SPRINGFIELD LUTHERAN Pastor Phil Olson Wednesday: 6 p.m. Advent Worship Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. Calmar 10:30 a.m. Springfield DE SALES CATHOLIC Ossian Msgr. Cletus J. Hawes Saturday: 4 p.m. Mass Sunday: 10 a.m. Mass LIVING HOPE BAPTIST Ossian Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC Protivin Father Nicholas March Thursday: 8:45 a.m. School Mass Saturday: 3:30-3:50 p.m. Reconciliation; 4 p.m. Mass MT. CARMEL CATHOLIC Lawler Father Nicholas March Friday: 8:30 a.m. Mass Saturday: 3:30-3:50 p.m. Reconciliation; 4 p.m. Mass

OSSIAN LUTHERAN Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship OUR LADY OF SEVEN DOLORS CATHOLIC Festina Msgr. Cletus J. Hawes Sunday: 8 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: 9:30 a.m. Mass Sunday: 8 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 a.m. Mass ST. WENCESLAUS CATHOLIC Spillville Father Donald J. Hawes Saturday: 7 p.m. Mass Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Mass STAVANGER LUTHERAN Sunday: 10 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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Nordic Fest announces 2014 theme, “May the Norsk Be With You” “May the Norsk Be With You” is the theme for the 48th Annual Nordic Fest set for July 24-26, 2014. (According to Wikipedia, norsk is the official language of Norway.) “We are excited to incorporate this theme into all aspects of next year’s event,” said Randy Schissel, Fest President. “The committee typically selects a message that

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Thanks to everyone who supported us during this past football season. We appreciate the team meals put on by parents and the meals sponsored at the South Winn Country Club. The backing of our fans helped us to our second best season in South Winneshiek's school history. Thank You! ~2013 SW Football Team~

help wanted The Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors is seeking interested volunteers for appointment to several boards and commissions. Civic minded citizens are encouraged to apply for openings including but not limited to: Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission and committees, Pioneer Cemetery Commission, Board of Health, Historical Preservation Commission, Citizens Advisory Board, Conservation Board, Civil Service Commission, and Eminent Domain Compensation Commission. Applications for consideration are available in the county Auditor’s office or at winneshiekcounty.org under Boards & Commissions. Applications should be turned into the county Auditor’s office by December 13, 2013. 48-50d

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Tuesday, December 3, 2013 FLOWER POT from page 5 Maryville Street. Previously a florist shop, it has some appealing features like the walk in refrigerator, consistent traffic, and the overall layout of the building. Audrey expressed that she is very much a small business promoter and is excited for the opportunity to contribute to the area. She is also, “very much looking forward to getting to know the Calmar community.” The Flower Pot took part in Small Business Saturday last week by providing refreshments, sale prices, and door prizes. They are also participating in Christmas in Calmar on December 5th with welcoming cheer. The Flower Pot has the ability to make local deliveries as well as worldwide. To place an order, call the shop at (478) 231-9682, or visit their website, www.theflowerpotcalmar.com. Audrey wants to know what the people of Calmar and the surrounding area want out of a florist shop. She says you can let her know your suggestions and requests by calling the number

above, messaging her Facebook page: www.facebook.com/theflowerpotcalmar, or stopping in the shop.

Above: Some small gifts available at The Flower Pot. Below: A few plants available in their store. (Photos by Katie Huinker)

It was only eleven degrees outside early Black Friday morning. The beautiful sunrise on Calmar's Prairie Farmer Trail just off of Highway 52 promised a sunny, but cold day for shoppers. (Photo by Joyce Meyer)

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