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Official Paper of Calmar, Fort Atkinson, Spillville, Ridgeway, Waucoma, Winneshiek County & Turkey Valley Community Schools

December 17, 2013

Vol. 35, Issue 51

Decorated trees and elegant table settings were on display at the Silver Crest Country Club. (Photo by Joyce Meyer)

By Joyce Meyer It felt like a swirling snow globe—inside and out—during Ossian’s Magic of Christmas.

The event was put on by dozens of hard-working volunteers, with Clark and Shelly Goltz as this year’s chairpersons, to benefit the DeSales church and school.

Children were mesmerized by the dozens of dazzling trees at the Silver Crest Country Club. Old and young alike were delighted with a variety of holiday venues from the fabulous food among the starry trees to the decked out holiday home tours.

The Magic of Christmas began with the opening gala and an hors d’oeuvres buffet Friday, December 6 at the Silver Springs Golf Club in Ossian. The gala featured

the first look at the dozens of trees, holiday collections and eight holiday tables decorated for the season.

The magic continued on Saturday, December 7 and on Sunday, December 8, at the Silver Springs Golf Course in Ossian with the grand viewing of dozens of decorated trees, creative table settings and displays of holiday collections. Among the favorite table settings was the ‘Redneck Table’ created by Arlene Stendel and Pam Buddenberg, who once again outdid themselves. The decorative talents of Clark and Shelly Goltz’s ‘Fiesta Table’ was a fabulous arrangement as well.

Santa arrived in Ossian—via fire truck—Saturday morning during the event. Many waiting

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children, with their long wish lists, were very anxious to talk to the jolly fellow. Mothers with cameras, to capture the memories for years to come, were at the ready.

A soup and salad bar lunch was served on Saturday at the Silver Spring Golf Club and a fancy, festive feast was put on in the evening. Enjoying coffee, juice and homemade rolls on Sunday, among the delightfully decorated holiday trees, was sure to put a spring in everyone’s step and get them in the spirit of Christmas.

A purchased ticket allowed people to take part in the holiday home tours—which is always popular, as the homes were all wrapped up in their holiday splendor.

This year’s featured homes

were: • The large, beautifully renovated historical home of Pat Boe —with historic home lights, a lot of original wood and an updated kitchen.

• ‘Santa’s workshop and office’ at Mike and Lori Lechtenberg’s is a new addition to their place. The building has a downstairs workshop for Mike and an upstairs office for Lori’s business. Cleverly done, they put “Santa” on the massage table—who can blame the old guy for taking a much needed break?

• Steve and Marilyn Einck’s new home near Festina was also on the home tour. Talented Marilyn had outdone herself by decorating with beautiful, peaceful, natural colors. Plenty of windows

offered a lot of sunlight and views of the valley below. To the public’s delight, Marilyn surprised many with her “melting snowman” in the downstairs bathtub—an idea she found on Pinterest.

• And finally, the newly opened business, ‘The Shady Rest Guesthouse,’ was decorated in “Petticoat Junction” holiday style.

The Guesthouse, located between Calmar and Ossian, was given grand reviews. The business, complete with steam engine photos from Joyce Meyer Photography, will be featured in an upcoming issue of the Calmar Courier.

The holiday season is arriving and Christmas is just around the corner!

Photos from the event on page 2

$0.75 per copy Story & Photos from Vesterheim Norwegian Christmas on page 3

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Magic of Christmas

Above: Nancy Nienhaus and Loren Hageman gave tours of their newly opened business, ‘The Shady Rest Guesthouse’. Right: A “table with a view” at the Guesthouse. (Photos

by Joyce Meyer)

Supper with Santa Correction It was a very nice article by Katie Huinker on Fort Atkinson's Supper with Santa. Thank you for coming out to take pictures and cover the event.

One correction needs to be made. It is not put on by Citizen's Savings Bank as you stated, "Citizen's Savings Bank employees graciously volunteered to run the town anticipated event as they have every year for as long as they can remember."

It is ran, with very long hours, by the Fort Atkinson Library Board. The bank employees volunteer, along with other community members and have only been volunteering for maybe five years.

Businesses and individuals donate the raffle baskets, food, and silent auction items. It is a team effort to support our library. The bulk of the work is done by the library board and the librarian.

Thank you again for covering the Fort Atkinson area.

Sincerely, April Schmitt, former Library Board President and still volunteering

Above: Lori and Mike Lechtenberg Right: Lechtenberg’s ‘Santa’s office and workshop’ was opened for Ossian’s Magic of Christmas home tour event. (Photos by Joyce Meyer)

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Above: Mahogani Boe gave tours for her father, Pat, during the holiday home tour. Right: Visitors tour the home of Pat Boe and his family.

(Photos by Joyce Meyer)

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Above: Steve and Marilyn Einck opened their home for Ossian's Magic of Christmas home tour event. Right: A shot of their entryway. (Photos by Joyce Meyer)

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Vesterheim Norwegian Christmas

By Joyce Meyer Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum held their Norwegian Christmas event the first weekend in December with folk-art demonstrations, hands-on crafts, Scandinavian food and holiday tradition.

The event always draws a huge crowd from all over the country.

We also found two of our South Winneshiek teachers, Rebecca Hanna and Jody Steinlage volunteering their time in their Norwegian costumes during the event.

One of the activities families love is the Juletrefest, or Christmas Tree Party, held in the museum’s main building. The children hold hands and sing around the Norwegian Christmas tree. If their singing is sincere, a julenisse may visit with his bag of presents. A julenisse is a little elf that protects the home or farm where he lives.

But beware, he likes to play tricks too, and during the holiday event there was more than one julenisse to watch out for!

The fun didn’t stop there— many youngsters happened to come across other characters from the Norwegian folklore, like Julebukker who was roaming throughout the museum.

Folk art demonstrators have attended for many years now. Their work was for sale at the event, such as the beautiful straw ornaments by Bev Schrandt of Ossian.

Norma Wangsness’s painted costume doll ornaments also adorned a tree in the Westby Ship Gallery. Each year she adds another ornament from different areas of Norway to it. Many professional woodcarvers, like Harley Refsal, were at the event as well.

Straw dominated Christmas decorations until about one hundred years ago. The straw was strewn on the floor during the major holidays. All members slept together on it, leaving the beds to the returning spirits of the dead.

When the holidays were over, the straw was formed into animals, crosses or figures that were

Top: Dennis Barnaal plays the Nisse during the Vesterheim Norwegian Christmas. Bottom: Mette Hammer demonstrates how to make Norwegian woven baskets. (Photos by Joyce Meyer) thought to have protective power or to increase fertility. The tradition continued into the 1800’s.

Though many of the customs associated with Christmas in Norway did not originate for the celebration of Christ’s birth, the Christian message became associated with them. Sleeping on the straw became symbolic of Christ’s manger bed and equality of men.

Candlelight, originally associated with the return of the sun, became the symbol of Christ’s light. A special Three Kings candle burned

every evening from Christmas Eve until January 6. One superstition that surrounded the candle was that its wax drippings could reveal the future to those skilled enough to interprete them. The Christmas gospel was read before the meal on Christmas Eve. Songs conveying the Christian message were sung while marching around the Christmas tree before the presents were distributed. Christmas Day was spent in church and in the quiet contemplation of the season’s meaning in the home.

Each year the event is held on the first weekend in December, so mark your calendars to attend next year and make this your Norwegian Christmas tradition.

Story time during the Norwegian Christmas event at the Vesterheim.

(Photo by Joyce Meyer)

By Sharon Drahn KPVL radio was launched in Postville as a community radio station in 2002 through the efforts of Pastor Robert Hupp and many other volunteers. From the onset, the station has been dependent on volunteers and community interaction. Most recently the station has stepped back to examine its future as a strategic planning session was completed as well as training that was offered by NFCB

by Ginny Berson. A new logo has just been released and the board is working on having KPVL become a strong community presence. The planning session pointed out that the station needs to be much more than a Postville and/or Decorah station as KPVL needs to expand its coverage area in order to grow its underwriting and general support.

As the station strives to complete its goals, there are two main obstacles in the way; need for volunteers as well as financial support. Noncommercial stations, such as KPVL are primarily run by volunteers and typically have a very limited staff. It is difficult to build local programming without volunteers that have a passion to create programming. Another important aspect is having an effective sales force that has the ability to open unfamiliar doors and ask them to join in the effort.

Board member Nina Taylor commented, “Unless we expand in area covered, number of volunteers, community support, programs and underwriting the station will not stay viable. Our current income needs to increase by 500% or five times if we are going to be able to keep our grants in place.

The challenge is great.”

Angie Franzen has been hired as KPVL’s sales representative and she has the opportunity to open new doors and is very creative in working with new programs in and around Northeast Iowa.

Additional staff includes: Morgan Tobin, who works part-time with programming; Diane Estes from Waukon working through Work Experience, and Greg Lim-

berg is taking the helm of the programming department.

Local programming changes that are being planned for the future include: Sports in Northeast Iowa: Sports will take on a new flavor as a sports affiliation is being created between Postville, North Fayette Valley and South Winneshiek school districts. The athletic directors will choose the games that will be aired and overall support for the broadcasts.

Dean Ohloff: Ohloff has been a loyal supporter of KPVL and the Postville Community since the onset. Dean is exploring new shows to be aired in the near future. Plans are also in the works to have the Postville office staffed part-time with the studio available to record programming.

Tuesday Night at Hotel Winneshiek: Hotel Winneshiek is sponsoring live music Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. hosted

by Tom Bourcier and his guests.

KPVL partners with Hotel Winneshiek and Bourcier to record the music and rebroadcast the show on the following Tuesday evening.

Tom provides a musical genre that one would normally find in a much larger city.

KPVL also has a new app that may be downloaded on Android telephones so one can listen to the station from any location. You may also live stream KPVL on the computer.

Board members added, “We are absolutely thankful for the few businesses who remain loyal community supporters, both from the Postville and Decorah areas.

In order for the station to become a stronger community partner, we must have more volunteers, passionate people, underwriters, memberships (non-voting) and donations. We would be delighted to have people step up and ask how they can help.”

Currently volunteers are needed to help with clerical programming, fundraising, committee members, and to volunteer to be board members.

To volunteer you may phone 563-387-6920 to visit with the staff.

As they strive to keep the radio station viable, Board members ask that those who are able, “Remember KPVL with their end of the year giving this holiday season.”

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Kenneth “Rusty� Shimek, 79, of Cresco, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013 at Regional Health Services of Howard County.

A funeral mass was held Saturday, December 14, 2013 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Father Kenneth Gehling officiating.

Burial was held at Holy Trinity Cemetery, Protivin. Visitation was Friday, December 13, 2013, at the Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Protivin, with a Knights of Columbus Rosary.

Kenneth was born to Joseph and Rose (Vorda) Shimek on March 11, 1934 in Howard County. He attended school until 10th grade. On August 30, 1954, Kenneth was united in marriage to Elva Strnad in Protivin, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Being very involved with the church,

Kenneth was a member of the Knights of Columbus, holding different offices and Grand Knight for two years, served on the Parish Board, and was a lector for many years. Kenneth was also on the Hospital Board and Howard Soil and Water Conservation Board. He was a member of 4-H, served as a leader, and was in charge of hiring Polka bands for Czech Days.

Being an avid bowler for many years and being involved with many other community activities and organizations were some of Kenneth’s past times. His passions were farming and family.

Kenneth is survived by his wife of 59 years, Elva of Cresco; children: Janis (Gary) Steen of Waterloo; Richard Shimek of Riceville; Judy (Craig) Albert of Brandon; Kirk (Karen) Shimek of Trempealeau, WI; and Janelle (A.J.) Straw of Protivin; six grandchildren: Jordan Albert, Jackie (Albert) Aberle, Joe Shimek, Mackenzie Straw, David Shimek and Carlee Shimek; one great-grandchild, Gretchen Aberle; one step great-grandchild, Carson Aberle; a special family member, Nick O’Rouke; siblings, Marian (Gerry) Gehling of Albert Lea, MN and Cletus Shimek of Charles City; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his siblings, Loretta Joerger, Clarence Shimek and Lorraine Vokaty-Pesek; nieces, Maureen Vokaty and Kimberle Shimek; parents, Joe and Rose Shimek; and in-laws Sylvester and Lucy Strnad.

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Victor Timp Victor Timp, 91, of Calmar, died on Thursday, December 12, 2013, at the Aase Haugen Nursing Home in Decorah.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, December 16, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Calmar, with Rev. Donald Hawes presiding. Burial was in the church cemetery.

The Schluter – Balik Funeral Home, French Chapel, Calmar, was in charge of arrangements.

Victor Albert Timp was born on November 9, 1922, the son of William and Louise (Wenthold) Timp north of Calmar. Victor attended St. Aloysius Catholic School and then worked for area farmers until he was drafted in to World War II. He served in the US Army from 1944-47. Victor married Bea Lensing on May 10, 1949 at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Festina. Together they farmed near Calmar for many years, until they retired and moved west of Calmar in 1980. In 2009, Victor entered the Aase Haugen Nursing Home. Victor enjoyed golfing, playing cards, watching the grandchildren, doing farm work and helping on the farm. Victor was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Halverson Giesen Ameri-

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Victor is survived by his wife: Bea Timp, Calmar; eight children: Kenny (JoAnn) Timp, Calmar; Betty (George) Backes, Calmar; Marty (Becky) Timp, Calmar; Harvey (Clarice) Timp, Calmar; Randy Timp, Calmar; Lester (Connie Klimesh) Timp, Calmar; Steven (Jolene) Timp, Dyersville; and Rhonda (Curley) Todd, Calmar; grandchildren: Kenda (Shaun) Schmitt, Kerri (Dustin) Hammersland, Victoria (Derik) Henkes, Ashlyn (Chris) Heins, Reed (Dawn Klimesh) Backes, Kayla Timp, Heather Schissel, Heidi Colbrese, Michael Schissel, Kristi (Daren) Holien, Ryan (Michelle Rothmeyer) Timp, Nicole Timp, Brendan (Miranda Quandahl) Timp, Tracy Howard, Lucas Timp, Jennifer Timp, Matthew Timp, Cami Timp, Wyatt Timp, Hunter Todd, Jaron Todd and Braiden Todd; great-grandchildren: Eva, Brexton, Jaxton, Mason, Kellan, Logan, Emma, Marlee, Kail, Kaden, Riley, Ivy, Nicholas, Keina, Ethin, Noah, Paisley, Dalton, and Kylie; a brother: Cletus (Roseanne) Timp, Hiawatha; sisters and brothers-inlaw: Verda (Harlan) Mikota, New Hampton; Mary Mulligan, Humboldt; Esther Lensing, Calmar; Marian (Norbert) Retterath, Calmar; Esther Timp, Decorah; Helen Timp, Spillville; Bruno Lensing, Phoenix, Ariz.; and Stephen (Arlene) Lensing, Calmar.

Victor was preceded in death by his parents: William and Lousia (Wenthold) Timp; four sisters: Gladys (Zeno) Huber, Beatrice (Leo) Schmitt, Agnes (Donald) Schneberger and Rosemary Timp in infancy; two brothers: Lawrence Timp and Alvin Timp. and brothers and sisters-in-law: Roman Lensing, Roche Lensing, Daniel (Dorothy) Lensing, and Gordian (Valeria) (Gladys) Lensing.

WMC honors Smith duo with fun contests at the 2014 Winn.

County Fair

Over one hundred years ago, Reverend Paul Koren began his campaign to gain support and raise funds to build a hospital in Decorah. William Smith and his sister, Matilda, shared his vision, and together, decided to financially support the project. Their philanthropic wishes were realized when Rev. Koren approached Mr. Smith seeking a donation to build a local hospital. Although Matilda died just months before the actual donation was given, William Smith carried out the siblings’ pre-determined plan. He committed the first $10,000 to the Decorah Hospital project and challenged the Commercial Club to raise $15,000 more.

Thus began the story of our hospital in Decorah.

To celebrate the Centennial year of our hospital and to honor the first benefactors of local health care in a memorable way, Winneshiek Medical Center is sponsoring a “William Smith Beard Look-Alike� contest and a “Matilda Muffin� contest at the 2014 Winneshiek County Fair.

Area men may need to get growing to compete in the July event. The criteria are based on how closely the contestants can come to looking like Mr. Smith.

Registration is free and the grand prize of $100 (for our 100 years) will be awarded on the Grandstands on Tuesday, July 8 at 6 pm.

The winner will be chosen by the audience. “Based on the portrait of William Smith, his beard was really something and we thought SMITH BEARD to page 5

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opinion neighbor to neighbor The recipes for this article were inspired by my son-in-law. When we were talking about cooking venison (deer meat), Jason commented that they had a good recipe using the duck meat from his time duck hunting.

The following recipe was the one they shared. Here are some comments about the following recipe. Michelle said she used two cans of beans and they did not use the bacon. I like the idea of using the bacon, but either way works.

You can also buy the northern beans precooked by the jar.

Confit of Duck Breast & Sausage Cassoulet 1 lb. great northern beans, cooked (see intro) 4 -5 boned duck breasts (2 - 2 1/2 lbs total) 2 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 lb. thick sliced bacon, chopped 2 onions, chopped 5 garlic cloves, minced 3 cups low sodium chicken broth 3/4 cup dry red wine (Beaujolais Nouveau or Zinfandel) 1 Tomato, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 bay leaf 1/2 lb. sausage, sliced 1/2 in thick Drain cooked beans and pour into an electric slow cooker (4 1/2 qt. or larger). Remove skin from duck breasts. Place breasts in a bowl and add salt and sugar. Let sit 30 minutes, refrigerated. Rinse breasts well under running water and cut meat into 1 in chunks. In a large skillet, brown bacon until crisp. Discard all but 1 Tbsp. fat from skillet. Add onions and garlic to bacon and stir until onion begins to brown. Add broth and wine; bring to a boil, scraping browned bits from bottom of skillet. Pour broth mixture into slow cooker with the beans. Add the rest of the ingredients and place duck pieces on top. Cover pot and cook for 5-6 hours. Uncover and add the sausage slices. Let cook for 10-15 minutes. Serve hot.

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By Sharon Busch

Barbecued Wild Duck Recipe 2 wild ducks (1 pound each), split in half 1/4 cup butter, cubed 1/2 cup ketchup 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 garlic clove, minced 5 teaspoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce Place ducks in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 1-3/4 to 2 hours or until tender. Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes.

Baste ducks with sauce during the last 30 minutes of baking time.

Yield: 4 servings.

The next recipe comes from all-recipes. If you can not find the Dale’s steak sauce, here is a substitute to make; Combine 2 Tbsp.

Worcestershire sauce, 2 Tbsp. Vinegar, 2 Tbsp. Brown Sugar and 4 Tbsp. ketchup with the whiskey.

Rob’s Quacker Bites 1 cup steak sauce, such as Dale’s® 1 cup whiskey salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 pound bacon strips, cut in half 6 duck breasts, deboned and cut into cubes 1 box wooden toothpicks

The following recipes also use duck meat. The first recipe is from taste of home.

To make the marinade, stir the steak sauce and whiskey together in a bowl. Pour the marinade into a resealable plastic bag and add the duck cubes. Seal the bag, turn once or twice to thoroughly coat the duck, and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Preheat a grill on medium heat. Soak the toothpicks in a bowl of water at least 1/2 hour to prevent burning. Remove the duck from the marinade, and discard the sauce. Wrap a piece of bacon around each duck cube and secure with a toothpick. Cook the duck bites on the preheated grill until bacon is crisp and duck is no longer pink, turning once, 5 to 10 minutes. Place on a serving plate, cool slightly, and serve.

SMITH BEARD from page 4 this would be fun way for WMC to connect with people in our communities by showcasing our chief donor!” says Gretchen Dahlen, chief administrative officer, Winneshiek Medical Center.

Competitors may register online at www.winmedical.org/cen-

tennial or at the event on July 8, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

In honor of Matilda, the medical center is holding a “Matilda Muffin” contest, which will challenge participants to bake a muffin and present their creation while wearing time-period attire. Both

letter to the editor

Saddened by council meeting minutes change Dear Editor, I am truly saddened that the Courier will no longer be publishing Spillville Council meetings.

Stated in the Decorah Public Opinion Nov. 26th issue Spillville city legal publications will be moved to the Decorah Paper.

A big thank you to Mid-America Publishing corporation for keeping our local paper alive.

Eunice Wermers, Spillville

Till next time…… A Christmas poem for duck hunters Merry Christmas to all...

‘Twas The Night Before Duck Season and all through the land, not a waterfowler is sleeping, nobody can. The decoys are washed and the shotguns are ready, but most folks just hope that their dogs will be steady. And I in my Gore-Tex thinsulate cap had just settled down for I hoped a short nap. When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter the dog sprang from my lap (UGH!) to see what was the matter. Away to the kitchen she flew like a flash.

Tore a hole through the screen and barked through the gash.

The moonlight glistening off the freshly fallen dew allowed me to tell it was someone I knew. It was my hunting partner who drove my dog so insane and he whistled, he shouted, he called her by name.

From the door of the truck to the walk up the steps and with a great

clunk into the kitchen they crept.

He was a great big camouflaged neoprene elf and I laughed when I saw him in spite of myself. We spoke not a word but went straight to our work. Loaded dogs, decoys and big-wheeled garden carts. As he cinched the last strap he turned with a jerk and thrusting an arm down deep in his pants he said, “thought I’d forgotten my stamps.”

As dry leaves before the hurricane fly, well that describes our early morning ride. We arrived at the marsh long before it was light and a lone whistle from above let me know things would be right. We stood at the tailgate and talked for a while. About dogs, decoy patterns and calling styles, but then it was time to go our separate ways as he was hunting the long blind, about a half mile away. But I heard him exclaim as he walked out of sight “Good luck one and all, hunt safe and hunt right”.

the muffin and the presentation will be taken into account to determine the winner. The winner will be awarded $100 (for our 100 years). Registration details for this contest will be released in the coming months.

For more information on these events, or to learn more about the upcoming Centennial events, visit www.winmedical.org/centennial or call the Community Relations department at 563-382-2911.

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Turkey Valley Area Blood Drive The Turkey Valley Area Blood Drive will be Friday, December 27 from 2-6 p.m. The event will be located at the American Legion hall, 108 Riverview Drive. For an appointment, call 563-776-9971 or visit redcrossblood.org. The drive will be sponsored by Eden Outer Limits 4-H Club.

turkey valley December 20 2:15 p.m.: Early Dismissal 4 p.m.: Girl’s JV Basketball @ Edgewood-Colesburg HS 5:15 p.m.: Boy’s JV Basketball @ EdgewoodColesburg HS 6:15 p.m.: Girl’s Varsity Basketball @ EdgewoodColesburg HS 7:30 p.m.: Boy’s Varsity Basketball @ EdgewoodColesburg HS December 21 9 a.m.: Varsity & JV Wrestling Tournament @ NorthwoodKensett HS December 23 NO SCHOOL December 24 NO SCHOOL

south winneshiek December 19 4 p.m.: Girl’s MS Basketball @ Postville 4:15 p.m.: MS Wrestling Invitational @ Waukon HS December 20 1 p.m.: Early Dismissal 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 21 10 a.m.: Varsity Wrestling Invitational @ Dike HS 5 p.m.: Boy’s JV Basketball @ SW HS 6:15 p.m.: Boy’s Varsity Basketball @ SW HS December 23 NO SCHOOL December 24 NO SCHOOL

community events Live Nativity Program at Ossian Lutheran Church

By Joyce Meyer On Christmas Eve, December 24, at 4:30 p.m. at the Ossian Lutheran Church a group led by Caite Palmer of Castalia will be hosting a presentation of the Christmas story to benefit the work of Heifer International.Come see the youth perform the story with the help of a group of live animals.

Heifer International has been aiding farmers globally since 1944, providing farmer training programs and livestock. Heifer encourages ecological and economic sustainability, gender equality, animal welfare, and community development in its member projects.

Heifer International has helped more than 18.5 million families in more than 125 countries. As we Northeast Iowans know, farming is the most core, elemental human role. It has been the foundation of thriving civilizations and societ-

ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC Little Turkey Father Nicholas March Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Mass Christmas: 9 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: 9 a.m. Calmar 10:30 a.m. Springfield Holy Communion Christmas Eve: 5:30 p.m. Worship Holy Communion Christmas: 10:30 a.m. Worship Holy Communion DE SALES CATHOLIC Ossian Msgr. Cletus J. Hawes Saturday: 4 p.m. Mass Sunday: 1 a.m. Mass LIVING HOPE BAPTIST Ossian Sun unday un nda day aayy: 9 a.m .m. m Worsh r ip

ies. It is no different today. That's why Heifer works with communities and small-scale farmers, many of them women. With the right tools, training and livestock, small farms in impoverished nations can be transformed.

Come out and enjoy the Live Nativity program and the chance to donate for a great cause.

December 18 — December 25 • $6 Specials Wednesday: Pork Loin, Parsley Potatoes, Green Beans Thursday: Nachos Supreme Friday: Pizza Casserole, Garlic Bread, Fruit Cocktail Monday: Tator Tot Casserole, Strawberry Tapioca, Side Tuesday: Ham, Cheesy Potatoes, Corn Casserole Wednesday: No Special – Merry Christmas Will open at 4 p.m.

Woodyʼs Bar & Grill • Fort Atkinson—563.534.7236

St. Lucas to Erect Veterans Memorial “The St. Lucas Legion & Auxiliary Post 691 has found a site to erect a Veterans Memorial. The Legion had been looking for a site

HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC Protivin Father Nicholas March Thursday: 8 a.m. Mass Saturday: 3:30-3:50 p.m. Reconciliation 4 p.m. Mass Christmas Eve: 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 Christmas Eve: 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 Christmas Eve: 4 p.m. Mass Christmas: 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 Christmas: 9 a.m. Mass

ST. LUKE’S CATHOLIC St. Lucas Father Nicholas March Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Mass Christmas Eve: 8 p.m. Mass ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC Waucoma Father Nicholas March Sunday: 8 a.m. Mass Christmas Eve: 4 p.m. Mass ST. WENCESLAUS CATHOLIC Spillville Father Donald J. Hawes Saturday: 7 p.m. Mass Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Mass Christmas Eve: 12 a.m. Midnight Mass Christmas: 8:30 a.m. Mass STAVANGER LUTHERAN Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship TRINITY LUTHERAN Calmar Pastor Glenn Smith Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Worship with Christmas Program Christmas: 9 a.m. Christmas Service ZION LUTHERAN Castalia Pastor Dave Lenth Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Adult Class 9:15 a.m. Sunday School

for quite a few years and when the property directly south of the Community Center became available we decided to inquire about it,” said Melvin Bodensteiner, adjutant for the St. Lucas Legion.

The property formerly known as Town & Country Veterinary Clinic was owned by LaWayne and Susan Nusz. They had run their business from 1973-1992.

When Susan found out that we were interested in erecting a Veterans Memorial she generously donated the land to the St. Lucas Legion in memory of her late husband LaWayne.

Plans are to erect a memorial in honor of all the men and women from St. Lucas and the surrounding area who so proudly and honorably served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

“We also plan on paying special tribute to the two young men from our community who made the ultimate sacrifice,” said Bodensteiner.

Father Aloysius Schmitt died aboard the USS Oklahoma in Pearl Harbor after it was torpedoed on December 7, 1941.

James Kruse was killed in action in Vietnam in June 1969 serving as a medic.

Other plans include two benches, decorative sidewalk, a rock garden, flag poles and trees, and monuments with individual’s names, depending on how much money can be raised.

“Just about everyone had a brother, sister, father, uncle or grandparent who was a veteran, and what better way is there to honor them.” Please support us by making a donation to the St. Lucas Veterans Memorial. Let’s make this project a Community Project that we can all be proud of.

We have opened an account “St. Lucas Veterans Memorial” at Bank 1st in St. Lucas.

The St. Lucas Legion and Auxiliary Post 691 thanks the LaWayne and Susan Nusz family for their donation.

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On Tuesday, December 10, students of Sandy Good presented a Christmas Concert at the Ossian Hospice

Trinity students sing the “loud” verse “Oh Come Let Us Adore Him!” of Oh Come, All Ye Faithful. (Submitted Photo)

Trinity Catholic performs “The Christmas Clinic”

By Annette Kriener Trinity Catholic School in Protivin held their annual Christmas program on December 11. It was titled “The Christmas Clinic” and included a skit with different patients coming into a clinic to be seen for various ailments – a hearing loss due to a candy cane stuck in the ear, a sore back from carrying too many gifts, loss of vision due to too many flashes from

an aunt’s camera, a sore wrist from writing too many Christmas cards and several others. Prior to the program Jane Karel’s string and piano students performed “A Christmas Prelude”.

The skit was inter-mixed with many beautiful Christmas songs including Oh Come All Ye Faithful, The First Noel, Joy to the World, Go Tell It on the Mountain and several others. The 4th and 5th

grade class also played Jingle Bell Joyride on their recorders. There was also a nativity scene complete with Mary and Joseph, the angels, a shepherd & the three kings played by the 4th grade class.

The kindergarten through 6th grade students sang their hearts out and did a fabulous job praising God this Christmas season.

Front Row l to r: Breanna Dvorak, daughter of Chris and Melinda Dvorak; Dylan Hageman, son of Mark and Tina Hageman; and Ezra Shimek, son of Grant and Jill Shimek. Back Row l to r: Tayton Bullerman, son of Doug and Sheila Bullerman; Mason Elsbernd, son of Gary and Marie Elsbernd; Cassidy and Brandon Frana, daughter and son of Ken and Chris Frana. (Photo by Leah Kruse)

Left: Part of the 4th & 5th grade classes playing “Jingle Bell Joyride” on their recorders. Pictured l-r: Erin Busta, Kalvin Langreck, Sophia Adams, Marcus Kriener, Brody Hackman, Dylan Reicks, Rolin Schmitt, Kourtney Schmidt, Jackson Vsetecka and Tess Franzen. (submitted Photo) Right: Some of the Trinity kindergarten and 1st grade students singing Away in a Manger & Silent Night. Pictured are l-r: Ryan Lukes, Sara Adams, Ty Moudry, Jordan Kriener, Morgan Wenthold, Mitchell Kriener, Raul Perez, Annika Bodensteiner and Grant Balk. (Photo by Annette Kriener) Front Row l to r: Abe Conway, son of Scott and Marie Conway; Morgan Kleve, daughter of Darin and Mary Kleve; Bradyn Hageman, son of Trevor and Tori Hageman. Back Row l to r: Connor Frana, son of Kelly and Brenda Frana; Kyle Hageman, son of Will and Lori Hageman; Danae Taylor, daughter of Duane and Brenda Taylor; Kade Kuennen, son of Daniel and Wendy Kuennen; Eric Franzen, son of Tim and Connie Franzen and Dalton Fels, son of Cory and Erica Fels. (Photo by Leah Kruse)

Above Left: Trinity students singing one of their Christmas carols. Above Right: Dr. Elliott Dietzenbach (right) diagnoses patient Savannah Schmitt with having a sore wrist from writing too many Christmas cards. Nurse Jordan Lukes wraps her wrist while assistants Brady Schmitt (far left), Addy Einwalter and Abe Schmitt (hidden) look on. (Submitted Photos) Left: The 4th grader’s nativity scene – front: King-Brody Hackman; middle l-r: Kings-Marcus Kriener & Dylan Reicks, Mary-Rosalie Busta, Joseph-Rolin Schmitt, Shepherd-Jackson Vsetecka; back: Angels Holly Schmitt, Tess Franzen & Kour tney Schmidt.

(Photo by Annette Kriener)

Front Row l to r: Abby Schmitt, daughter of Glen and Melissa Schmitt; Jordan Helgerson, son of Michaela Helgerson. Back Row l to r: Jenna and Weston Helgerson, daughter and son of Michaela Helgerson; and Isaac Bushman, son of Chuck and Marlys Bushman. (Photo by Leah Kruse)

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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Lady Warriors top WC 57-12; Fall to Waukon 40-57;

By Leah Kruse SW G @ WC 12/10 To start a busy week of games, the Lady Warriors traveled to Maynard last Tuesday to take on the West Central Blue Devils.

There was a lot of repetition in the game with SW scoring the same amount of points in the first two quarters and WC scoring the same amount in the last two quarters.

SW took a good lead in the first, out scoring the Blue Devils 16-4 then tacked on another 16 points in the second quarter while WC tripled their score by putting in eight points. The Lady Warriors had a nice 20-point lead when they hit the locker rooms.

SW continued to control the game in the second half allowing zero points to WC throughout the third and fourth quarters while they added 11 points in the third and 14 points in the fourth to take the win 57-12.

Team stats were: 57 pts, 26-58 FG, 4-11 3pt, 1-2 FT, 12 OR, 13 DR, 20 A, 26 S, 1 B. Player stats were: Shindelar19pts, 9-14 FG, 1-2 FT, 4 OR, 3 A, 1 S; P. Poshusta- 11pts, 5-9 FG, 1-2 3pt, 4 DR, 4 A, 3 S; Lansing6pts, 2-8 FG, 2-7 3pt, 2 OR, 1 DR, 2 A, 7 S; DeVilbiss- 6pts, 3-4 FG, 1 DR, 1 A, 5 S, 1 B; Franzen- 5pts, 2-4 FG, 1-2 3pt, 1 OR, 2 A, 3 S; J. Poshusta- 2pt, 1-1 FG, 1 A, 1 S; Phillips- 2pts, 1-3 FG, 3 OR, 2 A, 2 S; Schwartzhoff- 2pts, 1-3 FG, 2 OR, 3 DR, 2 A, 3 S; Bushman2pts, 1-2 FG, 1 DR; Elsbernd2pts, 1-7 FG, 3 DR, 3 A; Hertges1 S. SW G vs. Waukon 12/12 SW played host to the Waukon Indians last Thursday for a non-conference matchup against a good team.

The Lady Warriors stayed right with the Indians in the first quarter ending with a nine all score but added another nine points in the second quarter while Waukon tacked on 15 points for an 18-24 score at the half.

SW picked up the pace after the half putting in double-digit points at 13 but the Indians weren’t backing down and added 16 points to their side of the board to change the score to 31-40 with just one quarter left. The Indians kept their pace going up having the best scoring quarter of the game at 17 points while SW struggled adding another nine points for a final tally of 40-57.

Team stats included: 40pts, 1751 FG, 3-8 3pt, 3-5 FT, 12 OR, 16 DR, 16 A, 9 S, 2 B. Players stats were: Lansing9pts, 3-6 3pt, 1 OR, 7 A, 4 S, 1 B; DeVilbiss- 3pts, 1-2 FG, 1-2 FT,

3 OR, 1 DR, 1 A, 1 S; Franzen- 2 DR; Phillips- 5pts, 2-4 FG, 1-1 FT, 2 OR, 1 DR, 1 B; P. Poshusta4pts, 2-6 FG, 1 OR, 5 DR, 5 A, 1 S; Shindelar- 17pts, 8-25 FG, 1-2 FT, 4 OR, 5 DR, 2 A, 2 S; Elsbernd2pts, 1-8 FG, 1 OR, 2 DR, 1 A, 1 S. SW G vs. CR 12/13 Editor’s Note: Score and stats for the South Winn vs. Clayton Ridge game, played last Friday, 12/13/13, were unavailable at press time.

Lady Trojans struggle on the court, drop three games

By Leah Kruse TV G @ SF 12/10 Turkey Valley was on the road for two of their three games last week playing just one UIC game, which started their week.

On Tuesday, TV went to Sumner-Fredericksburg to take on the Cougars in a UIC battle. The first quarter was slow offensively but an intense game with each team putting up eight points by the buzzer. The tempo picked up in the second quarter with both teams pushing into double-digit scoring as TV tacked on 17 points to their score and SF added 14 points to end the half 25-22 TV. The Lady Trojans pace dipped a little in the third while SF pushed harder. TV put up 11 points in the third but SF added 17 points to take a small lead at 36-41 with one quarter to go. TV fell even farther back in the fourth frame as SF scored 11 more points but the Lady Trojans added only seven, giving the Cougars the win 43-50.

“The girls gave themselves a chance to be in the ball game and win it,” said Coach Stepan. “We saw a lot of positives and the girls continue to improve. We still have a lot of work to do, but we are a better team than we were game one.”

Team stats included: 43pts, 16-43 FG, 6-12 3pt, 5-10 FT, 8 OR, 18 DR, 12 A, 8 S, 2 B. Player stats were: Njus- 1 OR, 1 DR; Novotny- 4pts, 2-3 FG, 1 OR, 1 DR; Ny-

Above: SW’s Joclyn Bushman moves the ball toward the net as TV’s Amanda Mueterthies tries to block her path. Right: TV’s Andrea Baumler puts up a shot over SW’s Becca Franzen’s hands during the SW vs. TV game. Far Right: TV’s Shelby Reicks puts the ball up over SW’s Kennidee DeVilbiss’ hands as SW’s Monica Schwartzhoff gets to the lane. (Photos by Leah Kruse)

meyer- 2 OR, 1 A; Blazek- 9 pts, 3-5 FG, 3-3 3pts, 4 DR, 1 A, 2 S; S. Reicks- 8pts, 2-9 FG, 1-3 3pt, 3-4 FT, 1 DR, 6 A, 1 S; Baumler- 2pts, 1-1 FG, 1 A, 1 S; Mueterthies- 5pts, 2-6 FG, 1-2 FT, 1 OR, 4 DR, 1 S, 1 B; A. Kuennen- 3pts, 1-3 FG, 1-2 3pts, 1 DR, 1 A; M. Kuennen- 4pts, 2-8 FG, 2 OR, 6 DR, 2 A, 3 S, 1 B; C. Reicks- 8pts, 3-6 FG, 1-3 3pt, 1-4 FT, 1 OR.

TV G @ Decorah 12/12 On Thursday, the Lady Trojans traveled to Decorah for a non-conference competition against the Vikings.

TV struggled in the first half scoring just eight points in the first quarter while Decorah put up 11.

The Lady Trojans were unable to score in the second set but Decorah tacked on 15 points to take a comfortable lead of 8-26 at the half.

Halftime helped TV come back to play but Decorah still took the upper-hand outscoring the Lady Trojans 9-11 changing the spread to 17-37 with just one quarter to go. The fourth frame was intense with both teams racking up 14 points but TV couldn’t close the gap, giving Decorah the win 3151.

“We didn’t play like we want to play and Decorah had a lot to do with that. Hopefully we learn from this and improve as we go,” stated coaches Nymeyer and Stepan.

Teams stats were: 31pts, 13-44 FG, 2-13 3pt, 3-4 FT, 6 OR, 17 DR, 7 A, 5 S, 1 B. Player stats included: Mueterthies-

10 pts, 5-9 FG, 3 OR, 5 DR, 1 A, 1 S; C. Reicks- 6pts, 2-13 FG, 2-2 FT, 2 OR, 2 DR, 1 A, 1 S; Novotny- 5pts, 2-2 FG, 1-1 3pt, 1 OR, 1 DR; Nymeyer- 5pts, 2-3 FG, 1-2 3pt, 1 DR; M. Kuennen- 3pts, 1-5 FG, 1-2 FT, 4 DR, 4 A; A. Kuennen- 2pts, 1-5 FG, 1 DR, 1 B; Njus- 1 DR, 1 S; S. Reicks- 2 DR, 2 S; Winter- 1 A.

TV G vs. NH 12/14 To end their week, the Lady Trojans hosted the New Hampton Chickasaws for a non-conference game last Saturday.

TV started good keeping right with NH in the first quarter ending it just one point behind at 8-9 NH. The second set was a struggle for TV as they scored less points than in the first quarter and NH scored more to end the half 13-20.

Halftime fired up both teams with TV adding 13 points to their total while the Chickasaws tacked on 21 points in the third, to move the score to 26-41. TV kept the same tempo in the fourth putting in 13 points to help close the gap but NH scored six points to take the win 39-47.

Team stats included: 39 pts, 12-36 FG, 4-11 3pt, 11-15 FT, 3 OR, 18 DR, 1 A, 6 S, 3 B. Player stats were: Nymeyer- 15pts, 4-11 FG, 3-3 3pt, 4-4 FT, 2 OR, 5 DR, 2 S; C. Reicks- 9pts, 3-6 FG, 3-4 FT, 3 DR; Novotny- 7pts, 1-4 FG, 1-3 3pt, 4-6 FT, 1 OR, 1 S; M. Kuennen- 6pts, 3-5 FG, 4 DR, 1 B; Mueterthies- 2pts, 1-4 FG, 3 DR, 1 A, 2 S, 2 B; Njus- 1 DR; Baumler- 1 DR. A. Kuennen- 1 DR, 1 S.

sports Trojans keep games exciting: Top SF 63-61 in OT; Fall to Decorah 43-44

By Leah Kruse TV B vs. SF 12/10 Turkey Valley has just four games on their books for this season but in each of them, the games were intense and came down to just a few points.

In their third game of the season, the Trojans hosted the Sumner-Fredericksburg Cougars last Tuesday at home, which turned out to be their first OT game of the year.

TV dominated the Cougars all over the floor in the first quarter pounding in the points while keeping SF out of double-digit scoring with a quarter end score of 22-9 TV. The Cougars picked up the pace quite a bit in the second set and the Trojans momentum slid just a bit but with the cushion they created in the first quarter, they stayed ahead at the half, 34-28, despite giving up 19 points to SF while adding 12 points to their side of the board.

“We got off to a quick start and did a nice job of finding the open man and knocking down shots,” said Coach Sullivan. “The kids did a great job of keeping their composure when Sumner-Fred made a run and even took the lead on us.”

Both teams were ready to play when they left the locker room and kept the game tight all throughout the third quarter. TV tacked on 20 more points to their score but SF added another 19 points to stay in the game 54-47 with just one quarter to go. The Trojans struggled in the fourth frame and although they kept SF to 12 points, TV added only five points for a knotted score of 59 all at the end of regulation.

Just six points were marked in overtime but that was enough to determine the game, TV took the win 63-61.

“Late in the fourth quarter it was tied up with just over 10 seconds left and they had the ball. We switched up our defense at the end of the game and got a stop to force overtime,” continued Sullivan.

“The kids dug deep in overtime when their motors were running on E.” “Riley Busta gave us a huge spark off the bench with six threes and led us in scoring with 18 points. Riley Buchheit also had a big game while battling through foul trouble for most of the game.

We were very pleased with the kids effort all night,” Sullivan finished.

Team stats were: 63 pts, 23-67 FG, 1027 3pt, 7-15 FT, 7 OR, 16 DR, 18 A, 11 S, 7 B. Player stats included: Ri. Busta- 18pts, 6-14 FG, 6-10 3pt, 1 DR, 1 A, 2 S; Buchheit- 17 pts, 6-16 FG, 5-8 FT, 2 OR, 6 DR, 1 A, 4 S 5B; Landa- 7pts, 3-9 FG, 1-4 3pt, 1 DR, 1 A, 1 S; Ry. Busta- 6pts, 2-6 FG,

1-3 3pt, 1-3 FT, 3 DR, 7 A, 1 S, 1 B; R. Izer- 5pts, 2-7 FG, 1-2 FT, 2 OR, 1 DR, 7 A; Throndson- 5pts, 2-5 FG, 1-2 3pt, 3 OR, 4 DR, 2 S, 1 B; J. Izer- 3pts, 1-5 FG, 1-4 3pt, 1 A; Suell- 2pts, 1-4 FG, 1 S.

TV B vs. Decorah 12/12 The Trojans finished their week on Thursday hosting the Decorah Vikings in a non-conference competition.

The first half was a pretty close battle with TV scoring 11 and 12 points in the first and second quarters respectively while Decorah put in nine points in each of the first two quarters for a 23-18 spread at the half.

TV fell behind by one point at the end of the third as they put up just eight points while giving up 14 points to the Vikings for a 3132 score with just the fourth frame to go. Another tight quarter made for an exciting game but with both teams adding 12 points each, Decorah took the win 43-44.

“With 1:30 left in the game Decorah had the ball and it was tied. We ended up getting a stop and were looking to hold for the last shot. On our last possession we were trying to get some penetration but we failed to do so and turned the ball over,” stated Sullivan. “Decorah got the ball with four seconds left and threw the ball down the court where they found an open guy and we fouled a jump shooter with no time left. They ended up making the free throw and beating us 44-43.”

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Warriors mark two “W” with wins over WC 61-38 & CR 61-39

By Leah Kruse SW B @ WC 12/10 On Tuesday, the South Winn Warriors went to West Central to take on the Blue Devils for a UIC game on the court.

The first half was a tight game with 26 points scored in each of the first two quarters. Both teams ending the first quarter with 13 points but SW took a two-point lead at the half after scoring 14 points in the second while WC added just 12 points.

The Warriors picked up the pace all over the court in the third quarter adding 15 points to their side of the board and holding WC to just four points to give SW a lead of 42-29 with one frame to play. SW had their best scoring quarter in the fourth as they tacked on 19 points to their total but kept WC in single number scoring at nine points for a final tally of 6138.

Team stats were: 61pts, 20-56 FG, 1-8 3pt, 20-27 FT, 14 OR, 18 DR, 12 A, 18 S, 4 B. Player stats included: T. Schweinefus20pts, 5-10 FG, 10-12 FT, 5 OR, 3 DR, 6 S, 1 B; Numedahl- 12 pts, 5-5 FG, 2-2 FT, 1 S; A. Lensing- 9 pts, 3-12 FG, 3-7 FT, 2 OR, 1 DR, 2 A, 2 S, 2 B; Rommes- 8pts, 4-11 FG, 2 OR, 4 DR, 1 A, 1 S; Walz- 7pts, 2-8 FG, 1-1 3pt, 2-2 FT, 2 OR, 3 DR, 3 A, 3 S; Kleve- 3pts, 1-6 FG, 1-1 FT, 1 OR, 1

consistency. Our defense was strong throughout the game but at the end it came down to us being undisciplined, and it cost us tonight. The biggest thing in a game that ends like this is for our kids to learn from the mistakes they made

DR, 1 A, 3 S, 1 B; Kleppe- 2pts, 2-2 FT, 1 DR, 3 A, 2 S; Schroeder- 1 OR, 1 DR 2 A; Herold- 1 DR, L. Schweinefus- 1 DR.

SW B vs. CR 12/13 The Warriors wrapped up their week last Friday at home when the Clayton Ridge Eagles came to Calmar for another UIC game.

Three SW players scored double-digits helping SW take a 19-13 leading at the end of the first and a 32-19 lead at the half.

Out of the locker room, both teams were ready to play again starting the quarter at a fast pace, much like the first quarter with CR outscoring SW 15-16 in the third but SW still led 47-35 with just the fourth quarter to play. CR struggled again in the fourth frame but SW kept their tempo up adding 14 points to their total while CR put in just four points for a final score of 61-39.

Team stats were: 61pts, 22-41 FG, 1730 FT, 12 OR, 29 DR, 15 A, 9 S, 3 B. Player stats were: A. Lensing- 17 pts, 6-7 FG, 5-9 FT, 3 OR, 5 DR, 2 A, 1 S, 3 B; T. Schweinefus- 15 pts, 6-14 FG, 3-7 FT, 3 OR, 3 DR, 4 A, 5 S; Walz- 10pts, 4-7 FG, 2-4 FT, 5 OR, 8 DR, 1 A; Kleve- 8pts, 2-3 FG, 4-6 FT, 5 DR; Rommes- 7pts, 2-6 FG, 3-4 FT, 3 DR, 2 A, 1 S; Kleppe- 2pts, 1-3 FG, 1 DR; Numedahl- 2pts, 1-1 FG, 1 DR, 2 A, 1 S; Schroeder- 2 DR, 4 A, 1 S.

and to not make the same mistake going forward,” Sullivan finished.

Team stats were: 43pts, 17-53 FG, 4-18 3pt, 5-12 FT, 9 OR, 21 DR, 12 A, 8 S, 7 B. Player stats included: Buchheit- 11pts, 5-15 FG, 1-5 FT, 3 OR, 7 DR, 2 A, 1 S, 6 B; Ri. Busta- 11pts, 4-7 FG, 2-5 3pt, 1-1 FT,

SW’s Adam Lensing (front) and TV’s Riley Buchheit stretch out to get their fingers on the ball during the tipoff of the South Winn vs. Turkey Valley game. (Photo by Leah Kruse) 1 DR, 1 A; R. Izer- 7pts, 2-7 FG, 3-4 FT, 2 OR, 2 DR, 2 S, 1 B; Ry. Busta- 4pts, 2-7 FG, 7 DR, 8 A, 1 S; Landa- 4pts, 2-4 FG, 1 DR, 1 S; Throndson- 3pts, 1-4 FG, 1-3 3pt, 2 OR, 3 DR, 1 A, 1 S; J. Izer- 1 OR. Hackman- 3 pts, 1-6 FG, 1-2 3 pt, 1 OR, 2 S.

Left: TV’s Justin Hackman (f) keeps the ball moving around SW’s Trevor Schweinefus. Right: TV’s Riley Busta (l) moves the ball down the court as teammate Nathan Suell (c) comes in to help clear a path to the hoop as SW defenders Trevor Schweinefus (#20), Adam Lensing (#42) and Christian Kleve (r), close in on the play. (Photos by Leah Kruse)

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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

TV grapplers take 6th @ SW tourney with 7 athletes

By Leah Kruse TV W @ Denver-Tripoli 12/10 Turkey Valley started their week last Tuesday against two tough teams, New Hampton and Denver-Tripoli in a triangular duals meet in Tripoli.

The Trojans went 0-2 for the night as a team losing 30-53 to NH and 21-45 to DT. Results against NH were: 113, 120, 132, 138, 145- NH won by forfeit; 195Levi Klimesh won by forfeit; 106- John Gossling lost by fall 0:28 to K. Tenge; 126Tom Reicks won by fall 1:34 over R. Gorman; 152- Riley Meirick won by fall 3:41 over T. Glaser; 160- Nick Meirick lost by tech fall 4-19 to M. Kramer; 170- Charles Hadacek lost by fall 4:32 to K. Blaylock; 182- Tyler Sawyer won by fall 5:08 over C. Bethany; 220- Ben Wilkerson lost by fall 3:29 to N. Hopp; 285- Luke Kuennen won by fall 0:41 over L. Weber.

Against DT, results included: 113, 132, 138, 145- DT won by forfeit; 120 no match; 106- John Gossling lost by fall to A. Busch; 126- Tom Reicks won by fall 1:26 over A. Feldt; 152- Riley Meirick won by decision 3-1 over C. Krueger; 160- Nick Meirick won by decision 3-2 over M. Milius; 170Charles Hadacek won by fall 3:10 over D.

Klusman; 182- Tyler Sawyer lost by fall 1:45 to D. Meister; 195- Levi Klimesh lost by decision 3-5 to B. Sorensen; 220- Ben Wilkerson lost by fall 4:15 to S. Bellinger; 285- Luke Kuennen won by decision 5-3 over C. Schweer.

TV W @ SW Invite 12/14 Turkey Valley ended their week last Saturday at South Winn’s annual wrestling tournament competing against 9 other teams. The Trojans had 7 wrestlers competing and took 6th place with a total of 118 points, just two points out of 5th and two and a half points above 7th.

Final team standings were: 1stOsage, 240.5; 2nd- NFV, 177.5; 3rd- Decorah, 142; 4th- Waukon, 125; 5th- South Winn, 120; 6th- Turkey Valley, 118; 7th- Denver-Tripoli, 115.5; 8th- St. Ansgar- 108; 9thMFL-MM, 101; 10th- Central, 36.

“We had a really great day as a team. The guys wrestled really hard throughout the tournament,” said Coach Andrukaitis.

“Moving forward we have to get healthy. We are missing several guys due to injuries. Hopefully

we will see these guys back by the Flanagan tournament in Cresco after the first of the year.”

Individual results for Turkey Valley were: 120 - Tom Reicks (9-3) placed 1st and scored 26.00 team points. Champ. Round 1 - received a bye. Quarterfinal - won by fall over Dakota Klingfuss (Denver/Tripoli) 3-5 (Fall 1:06). Semifinal - won by fall over Riley Doeppke (MFL Mar-Mac) 2-2 (Fall 1:44). 1st Place Match - won by decision over Derek Fox (Osage) 5-6 (Dec 6-2).

“Tom and Luke finished strong capping off tournament titles. They both made it through the tournament without giving up a takedown,” Coach Andrukaitis said.

152 - Riley Meirick (8-3) placed 2nd and scored 20.00 team points. Champ.

Round 1 - received a bye. Quarterfinal won by fall over Lane Schnuelle (South Winneshiek) 0-4 (Fall 1:41). Semifinal - won by decision over Landon Johnson (Saint. Ansgar) 4-6 (Dec 4-1). 1st Place Match - Doug Perrin (Osage) 10-1 won by major decision over Riley Meirick (MD 12-2).

“Riley placed 2nd as well. He performed well in his first two matches before getting out wrestled in the finals. It was a learning lesson and as long as he

takes it the right way, he will be just fine in the long run,” commented Andrukaitis.

160 - Charles Hadacek (7-6) placed 5th and scored 11.00 team points. Champ.

Round 1 - received a bye. Quarterfinal - won by decision over Kaid Bruce (Saint. Ansgar) 5-5 (Dec 8-3). Semifinal - Nick Baumler (North Fayette/Valley) 11-2 won by decision over Charles Hadacek (Dec 3-1). Cons. Semi - Ryan Woods (Osage) 10-4 won by decision over Charles Hadacek (Dec 10-4). 5th Place Match - won by injury default over Chase Strub (MFL Mar-Mac) 1-3 (Inj. 0:00).

170 - Tyler Sawyer (7-5) placed 4th and scored 13.00 team points. Champ.

Quarterfinal - won by decision over Colton Caldwell (North Fayette/Valley) 1-10 (Dec 6-0). Semifinal - Dylan Meister (Denver/Tripoli) 11-1 won by fall over 7-5 (Fall 5:03). Cons. Semi - won by major decision over Joe Frieden (Waukon) 1-2 (MD 10-0). 3rd Place Match - Dillon Johnson (Osage) 8-2 won by fall over Tyler Sawyer (Fall 0:47).

182 - Scott Kime (0-2) DNP. Champ.

Round 1 - received a bye. Quarterfinal - Nathan Howe (MFL Mar-Mac) 2-1 won by fall over Scott Kime (Fall 0:51).

Cons. Round 2 - received a bye. Cons.

Round 3 - Kyle Hageman (Decorah) 3-5

won by fall over Scott Kime (Fall 0:56).

220 - Kyle Reicks (7-2) placed 2nd and scored 22.00 team points. Champ. Round 1 - received a bye. Quarterfinal - won by fall over Caleb Ring (Osage) 3-8 (Fall 2:26).

Semifinal - won by fall over Jacob Pierce (Saint. Ansgar) 6-1 (Fall 2:25). 1st Place Match - Tyler Johansen (North Fayette/ Valley) 11-0 won in SV-1 by fall over Kyle Reicks (SV-1 (Fall) 6:53).

“Kyle lost an overtime battle to Tyler Johansen in the finals. Even though he lost, that may have been one of the best matches he has ever wrestled. He is moving in the right direction,” Andrukaitis stated.

285 - Luke Kuennen (11-0) placed 1st and scored 26.00 team points. Champ.

Round 1 - received a bye. Quarterfinal won by fall over Ethan Kipp (South Winneshiek) 1-4 (Fall 0:37). Semifinal - won by fall over Gatlin Keehner (MFL MarMac) 2-1 (Fall 0:46). 1st Place Match won by decision over Dalton Lape (North Fayette/Valley) 10-2 (Dec 7-2).

“The guys that we do have wrestling have to continue to work to improve in all positions in order to reach the goals that each of them have made for themselves,” Andrukaitis finished.

Six Warriors place at the South Winn Invite, Kuboushek & Brincks take 1st

By Leah Kruse South Winn hosted their annual wrestling tournament last Saturday with 10 teams competing in the tournament. The Warriors had 10 wrestlers competing and took 5th place with a total of 120 points, just five points out of 4th and two points above 6th.

Final team standings were: 1stOsage, 240.5; 2nd- NFV, 177.5; 3rd- Decorah, 142; 4th- Waukon, 125; 5th- South Winn, 120; 6th- Turkey Valley, 118; 7th- Denver-Tripoli, 115.5; 8th- St. Ansgar- 108; 9thMFL-MM, 101; 10th- Central, 36.

Individual results for South Winn were: 106 - Cody Fisher (4-3) placed 3rd and scored 20.00 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - received a bye. Quarterfinal - won by fall over Brody Wright (Osage) 2-2 (Fall 0:29). Semifinal - Joe Knoke (Decorah) 6-1 won by fall over Cody Fisher (Fall 0:32). Cons. Semi won by medical forfeit over Luke Reicks (North Fayette/Valley) 2-7 (M. For.). 3rd Place Match - won by fall over Brody Bruce (Saint. Ansgar) 6-4 (Fall 4:53).

113 - Luke Massman (1-4) placed 4th and scored 10.00 team points. Champ.

Round 1 - received a bye. Quarterfinal received a bye. Semifinal - Brian Jensen (North Fayette/Valley) 8-6 won by fall over Luke Massman (Fall 3:56). Cons.

Semi - won by fall over Carter Roggensack (Osage) 0-3 (Fall 0:30). 3rd Place Match - Neal Finder (Denver/Tripoli) 8-3 won by fall over Luke Massman (Fall 3:32).

120 - Jacob Ling (0-4) DNP. Champ.

Round 1 - received a bye. Quarterfinal Riley Doeppke (MFL Mar-Mac) 2-2 won by fall over Jacob Ling (Fall 1:48). Cons.

Round 2 - received a bye. Cons. Round 3

- Dakota Klingfuss (Denver/Tripoli) 3-5 won by medical forfeit over Jacob Ling.

138 - Ben Unzeitig (1-4) DNP and scored 4.00 team points. Champ. Round 1 - won by fall over Ethan Grant (Central Elkader) 0-2 (Fall 1:10). Quarterfinal - Christian Fox (Osage) 11-0 won by fall over Ben Unzeitig (Fall 0:45). Cons.

Round 2 - received a bye. Cons. Round 3 - Bryce Decker (MFL Mar-Mac) 2-2 won by fall over Ben Unzeitig (Fall 1:23).

152 - Lane Schnuelle (0-4) DNP. Champ.

Round 1 - received a bye. Quarterfinal - Riley Meirick (Turkey Valley) 8-3 won by fall over Lane Schnuelle (Fall 1:41). Cons.

Round 2 - received a by. Cons. Round 3 - Creed Krueger (Denver/Tripoli) 8-7 won by fall over Lane Schnuelle (Fall 1:33).

160 - Ben Meyer (1-2) DNP and scored 2.00 team points. Champ. Round 1 Cody Ritner (Decorah) 6-4 won by decision over Ben Meyer (Dec 13-6). Cons.

Round 1 - received a bye. Cons. Round 2 - won by decision over Conner Vogt (Denver/Tripoli) 0-4 (Dec 12-6). Cons.

Round 3 - Kaid Bruce (Saint. Ansgar) 5-5 won by fall over Ben Meyer (Fall 1:58).

170 - Ryan Hageman (5-1) placed 2nd and scored 20.00 team points. Champ.

Round 1 - received a bye. Quarterfinal - won by fall over Joe Frieden (Waukon). Semifinal - won in sudden victory - 1 over Dillon Johnson (Osage) 8-2 (SV-1 3-1). 1st Place Match - Dylan Meister (Denver/Tripoli) 11-1 won by decision over Ryan Hageman (Dec 3-1).

182 - Landers Kuboushek (6-1) placed 1st and scored 26.00 team points. Champ.

Round 1 - received a bye. Quarterfinal - won by fall over Patrick Tajaran (Central Elkader) 2-2 (Fall 1:14). Semifinal - won by fall over Brock Sorensen (Denver/Tripoli) 8-6 (Fall 5:37). 1st Place

Match - won by decision over Nathan Howe (MFL Mar-Mac) 2-1 (Dec 5-0).

195 - Christopher Brincks (5-0) placed 1st and scored 26.00 team points. Champ.

Round 1 - received a bye. Quarterfinal - received a bye. Semifinal - won by fall over Sean Trewin (Decorah) 2-1 (Fall 2:58). 1st Place Match - won by fall over Tommy Low (Osage) 6-6 (Fall 1:39).

285 - Ethan Kipp (1-4) placed 4th and scored 12.00 team points. Champ. Round 1 - received a bye. Quarterfinal - Luke Kuennen (Turkey Valley) 11-0 won by fall over Ethan Kipp (Fall 0:37). Cons. Round 2 received a bye. Cons. Round 3 - received a bye. Cons. Semi - won by fall over Sawyer Hulshizer (Saint. Ansgar) 7-2 (Fall 3:55).

3rd Place Match - Gatlin Keehner (MFL Mar-Mac) 2-1 won by fall over Ethan Kipp (Fall 2:15).

“I am very pleased about how our guys wrestled this weekend.

With three guys in the finals and three more wrestling for 3rd I thought it was a good day considering the tournament included 10 teams with some good wrestlers,” said Coach Elsbernd. “We had some really big wins and some close matches that we were able to pull out.”

“We are starting to wrestle with some confidence and that can play a big factor in the results of matches. It was nice to compete at home and good experience for our younger wrestlers to compete against some good teams and wrestlers. Our guys are learning from their mistakes and that is always good to see as a coach,” finished Elsbernd.

Above: TV’s Kyle Reicks rolls his opponent over to pin him to the mat. Right (Next Page): TV’s Riley Meirick goes after his opponent’s leg to take him off his feet. (Photos by Leah Kruse)

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Progress continues to turn an idea into an Events Center

Above: SW's Alejandro Koenig tries to push his opponent's head down to attempt to stack him up at the WV tourney. Right: SW's Luke Massman tries to push his opponent over to earn points during a match at the WV tourney. (Photos by Leah Kruse)

By Dave Wenthold In October the WCDG (Waucoma Community Development Group) sent out flyers to kick off a capital campaign to raise funds needed to construct a new Event Center for the town of Waucoma.

The end of the year is approaching and we thought it would be a good time to let everybody know where things stand.

We have installed a thermometer board next to the Bank Iowa office to provide the community with a gauge of our financial progress. These numbers will reflect not only cash contributions, but also long term pledges. We will try to make adjustments as timely as possible.

To address rumors and concerns we have been hearing we would like to let everybody know where we are at in the planning, fund raising and construction process of the proposed Event Center.

We are currently in the process of creating a private, nonprofit corporation to construct and take care of management and long term operations of the Event Center. There will be a seven (7) member board established to manage the corporation. The corporation will be privately funded through voluntary contributions and will not rely on any tax based funding. This means the city of Waucoma will bear no responsibility for construction costs or long-term operation and maintenance. All contributions to this project are voluntary.

Project costs: To fully fund this building as a turnkey facility we are looking at a total cost of between $500,000 and $580,000. We are working with certain vendors in getting not only cost reductions on supplies and equipment, but also, labor concessions. If funding goals have not been met by the time we begin construction, we may choose to defer certain aspects of the project and complete them at a later date. Although our fund raising efforts are off to a good start, we still have a large need for contributions.

There have been concerns about the annual operating costs and if the Center will generate enough business to cover these costs. Based on our research of comparable facilities in other small communities we will probably need to host ten to twelve functions annually to cover utility costs and insurance. It is our intent to obtain a liquor license to capitalize on the alcohol sales at some of these functions. Annual fund raising events can be used to assist with cash flow requirements. Re-

gardless, the board members will share the responsibility of managing those needs.

Sometimes you just need to think outside the box. We firmly believe that we will have a facility that will draw clients from surrounding communities, as it will provide capacity and handicap accessibility that few towns in this area can provide. We know for certain we have had lost opportunities in the past with wedding receptions and class reunions having to be held outside of the community because of size and lack of air-conditioning. If our goals of totally funding the construction are fully realized, we need only cover operating and maintenance costs to be successful. Our goal is to provide an affordable place for those who wish to use it.

We want this facility to represent the city of Waucoma and the surrounding area. So with that intent, we have decided to add a Legacy Wall to acknowledge those individuals, their families and the businesses that are contributing to this project. We also would like to dedicate space for the American Legion and local military personnel to provide a tribute wall to commemorate all the individuals who have served, past and present.

This wall will consist of granite placards containing each members name and will be permanently attached to the wall. The Legion has been their home for many years and now we would like to give them a place in the new Center to call home.

The Legacy Wall is intended to recognize those who have donated to this project. The plaques are to be etched granite. Those who are donating as a family may want their parents names and the children’s names all listed. We have a lot of flexibility with what can be etched. The size of the placard will be commensurate with your contribution. For example, the Diamond level will be 18 x 24 inches in size, Platinum: 8.5 x 11, Gold: 5 x 7, Silver: 4 x 4, and Bronze or Copper levels will share their listing on a large plaque. These placards are meant to be a permanent marker for contributors therefore creating a lasting legacy wall for future generations to view. We currently have donors whose families have joined together to make a sizable donation, wanting to be a part of the legacy wall. We truly want everybody to be aware of what we want to accomplish with this wall so that they can seize the opportunity to be a part of it.

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South Winneshiek High School yearbook program recognized for dynamic and engaging yearbook Submitted Article Two Years in a Row South Winneshiek High School Yearbook Staff Received Jostens 2013 National Yearbook Program of Excellence Award.

Jostens, the leading producer of yearbooks and student-created content, today announced that South Winneshiek’s yearbook program has been named a 2013 Jostens’ National Yearbook Program of Excellence. The National Yearbook Program of Excellence designation recognizes dynamic school yearbook programs. The program recognizes yearbook staffs and advisers who create engaging yearbooks for their school communities.

The South Winneshiek High School award winning yearbook program was led by editors, Eric Albertson, Alex Walz, Maggie Kuennen, and Lee Balik, and business manager, Colton Hageman, under the direction of Bridget Adam, South Winneshiek High School yearbook adviser. Other staff members included: Mitchell Bohr, Miranda Cook, Brandon Dahl, Taylor Gerleman, Becca Franzen, Katelyn Elsbernd, Justin Elsbernd, Brandi Hageman, Ryan Hageman, Jeremy Imoehl, Kim Johnson, Blake Kuennen, Ambriehl Klimesh, Christian Kleve,

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Tanner Kuennen, Brennan Malanaphy, Bayley Monroe, Savannah Nesvik, Jordan Rommes, Isaac Taylor, Brittany Shindelar, Cassidy Severson, Halley Roy, Alex Upton, Luis Uribe and Kiersten Wenthold.

“The students set several goals at the beginning of the year. The whole staff strived hard throughout the year to reach the goals they set and I am proud to say that the staff met all of their goals. It was a great group of students to work with. I am so proud of them for their hard work and dedication.

This is a great honor for all of us,” stated Bridget Adam, adviser.

Jostens’ National Yearbook Program of Excellence Awards are presented twice a year, in May for

yearbooks delivered in the spring and in September for yearbooks delivered in the fall. The Award was presented to the South Winneshiek High School yearbook program for achieving the defined criteria in each of three following categories; creating an inclusive yearbook, generating school engagement, and successfully managing the yearbook creation process.

“Jostens believes passionately in the importance of the yearbook tradition connecting every student to the school story and the school year and we are honored to recognize these yearbook programs,” said Mike Wolf, director, Yearbook Marketing, Jostens. “We understand that a great yearbook pro-

gram does not just happen, and we are dedicated to helping schools strengthen their programs by providing the tools and personal guidance for success. The National Yearbook Program of Excellence recognizes schools that embrace the yearbook tradition and have built a yearbook program that serves the entire school community.”

The South Winneshiek yearbook program received a plaque to display in the yearbook classroom and a banner to display in the school gym, so the entire school community will be aware of the outstanding achievement. An assembly was held to present the award to Bridget and her students.

TV Clovers 4-H Club The November meeting of the Turkey Valley Clovers 4-H Club was held on Sunday the 24th, at the library. The meeting was called to order at 3:09 by Nathan.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led

by Eli Nymeyer. The 4-H Pledge was led by Amy Schmitt. Birthday greetings were to Jason Herold and Troy Schmitt. Roll call was taken with 19 members present. Old business included the recognition program and Christmas wreaths.

New business included Supper with Santa and we wrapped gifts for our Adopt a Family. A motion to adjourn was made by Brooke Herold and second by Jason Herold. Lunch was served by Kay Schmitt and Faye Carolan.

The Board of Supervisors met as per adjournment with all members present.

Lee Bjerke, county Engineer, met with the Board to discuss road matters.

The Board held a conference call with Paul Greufe, collective bargaining negotiator and HR consultant, to discuss the timeline and procedures for union negotiations.

Jim Martin-Schramm, chair of the Board of Directors of the Winneshiek Energy District, met with the Board to give an update on past and future programs.

Chad Bird, Decorah City Administrator, and Tony Phillips, county Planning and Zoning Administrator, met with the Board to review the process for subdivision plat approvals within two miles of the Decorah corporate limit. Also commenting were Don Arendt, Decorah Mayor, and Benji Nichols, chair of the Decorah Planning and Zoning Commission. The Decorah and County Planning and Zoning officials will research options to help facilitate a more streamlined process.

Andy Van Der Maaten, county Attorney, met with the Board to discuss county issues.

Karlsbroten reported on the tour of the DHS office (old DOT building on Highway 52) he took with John Halverson, county Maintenance Supervisor. Moved by Ashbacher and seconded by Kuhn to authorize Karlsbroten in collaboration with Halverson to make decisions and arrangements for ongoing expenses at the DHS office.

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Kuhn and seconded by Thompson to approve the Cigarette and Tobacco permit for The Zipper. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Thompson and seconded by Ashbacher to approve the minutes for the Monday, November 25, 2013 meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Ashbacher and seconded by Thompson to accept the resignation of Jan Heikes as county CPC for MH/DS and thank her for her years of service to the County. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Ashbacher and seconded by Kuhn to adjourn to 9:30 am Monday, December 9, 2013. Motion carried unanimously.

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EVENT CENTER from page 11 tion if we do not build? We currently have a sufficient commitment of donations to give us the confidence we need to schedule construction. We will finalize construction details in January 2014 and will target demolition and the start of construction hopefully early spring 2014. We will rely on private financing for the short term to cover unfunded costs, as we have

several pledges that will be paid over time, the need for short term financing will exist regardless.

It is almost the end of the year and the tax man cometh. We would like you to consider the Events Center, if you are going to have a tax liability, wouldn’t it be nice to see some of your tax dollars stay a little closer to home? Your donation is 100% tax deductible.

If you want to donate at a certain level and spread it over multiple years that is fine with us. For those of you with families, the holiday gatherings would be a good time to discuss the legacy wall with them, maybe they will have an interest in seeing the family name listed for future generations. For those who say why should I care, well, it’s your community too. Ask

a volunteer first responder or fireman why they care. Think about what a community would be like if we all put our hands in our pockets and stayed home. We have a few who are giving a lot, but we still need a lot to give a little.

You may contact any of the following committee members with questions or concerns: Dave Wenthold (641-330-4286), Kevin

Kleve (641-330-0483), Jim Franzen (319-240-9051) or Mark Winter (563-380-0308).

For now we would like to thank those who have already made a contribution. The project is moving forward. We will keep you updated.

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school board Turkey Valley Community School Minutes & Claims December 9, 2013 The Turkey Valley school board met in regular session on Monday, December 9, 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; Leon Shatek, Jody Steinlage, Ernie Schmitt, Don Blazek Jr, and Renee Throndson.

Moved by Leon Shatek and seconded by Renee Throndson to approve the agenda as presented. Carried unanimously.

Moved by Ernie Schmitt and seconded by Leon Shatek to approve the consent agenda items as presented. Carried unanimously.

Minutes from the regular board meeting November 11, 2013.

Financial Reports and Bills: General Fund Bills ...........................$33,549.12 PPEL Bills ..........................................$7,949.00 Hot Lunch ..........................................$7,690.13 Clearing Acct....................................$20,992.14 Appointments: Justin Bakula - volunteer asst. basketball coach for the varsity boys.

Michelle Schwarze - special education associate.

Public Forum- Senior Career students joined the meeting. They introduced themselves and stayed to observe a public meeting.

Moved by Don Blazek Jr. and seconded by Renee Throndson to approve the final reading for board policy 504.12, Pregnant Students. Carried unanimously.

In the past, Mr. Hoover was using two cell phones. For ease of use, he has requested to have one phone. He can use this for both work and personal use. Moved by Renee Throndson and seconded by Leon Shatek to pay $50.00 monthly.

Turkey Valley will bill South Winneshiek for half of this cost. Mr. Hoover will pay the balance of the phone bill each month. Carried unanimously.

Mr. Hoover presented information on the financial indicators. Turkey Valley is sitting within or just above the targeted amounts.

Ms. Knoll sent congratulations to Andrea Meier and family on the birth of their son. Ms. Knoll will be going to the ISFLIC in Des Moines next week. The Washington DC trip was opened up to the 9th graders. There are enough students

and parents to take two buses for this trip in April.

Mr. Hoover asked the board members to share their thoughts on the convention. The board members who attended thought it was a great conference. They spoke in regards to the competency based education session. There was much discussion on this topic and the board would like to look into this further and do some research on this concept of teaching. Board member Leon Shatek stated “Even if we are doing well, doesn’t mean we can’t do better.” The board would like to meet with the math team. We will check schedules to see if this team can be our spotlight on education in January.

Mr. Hoover will be on Jury duty. He will also attend the Iowa Superintendent Financial Leadership Conference.

Moved by Ernie Schmitt and seconded by Don Blazek Jr. to adjourn at 7:55 PM. Carried unanimously.

The next regular board meeting will be held on January 13, 2014 @ 7:00 PM. The board held a work session to discuss student enrollment and the trends at Turkey Valley.

The work session ended at 8:45 p.m.

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mittee. He stated that Tammy Brincks would be interested in serving on this committee. Current member Connie McCasland is also interested in serving for 2014. Motion by Zweibahmer, second by Huinker to approve Connie McCasland to the 2014 Community Foundation Distribution Committee. Aye: Huinker, Zweibahmer, Phillips, Kleve. Nay: Sabelka. Motion carried.

Motion by Huinker, second by Phillips to approve Corporate Resolution authorizing signatures regarding city funds at Security State Bank. Aye: Kleve, Huinker, Sabelka, Phillips and Zweibahmer. Motion carried.

Date for the Capital Improvement planning was set for 5:30 on Monday, December 9, 2013 at City Hall.

Hazard Mitigation update will be scheduled at a later date.

Motion by Phillips, second by Huinker to approve the installation of a street light by Alliant Energy. Aye: Kleve, Huinker, Zweibahmer, Sabelka and Phillips. Motion carried.

Motion by Zweibahmer, second by Kleve to adjourn. Aye: Kleve, Huinker, Sabelka, Zweibahmer and Phillips. Meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M. ATTEST

Center Pt. Lg. Pnt, books.......................... 41.94 City Decorah, jet truck ........................... 175.00 Data Technologies, support and license fees .................................................... 3103.26 Dave Huinker, work on library computers ............................................. 75.00 Decorah Elec, ww plant ......................... 225.00 Delta Dental, insurance reimb ................ 148.00 Drillings, parts and service ....................... 64.35 Ebesco, magazine subscription re .......... 351.36 Emergency Mtce, fire truck repair & mtce .................................................. 3035.62 Farmers Union, fuel, tire repair .............. 482.49 Heying Lbr, bulb and supplies ................. 47.25 Imwca, install 6 .................................... 1308.00 Ingram, books......................................... 474.08 IRS, tax................................................. 2542.31 IRS, tax................................................. 3504.60 Iowa Code, update code ........................... 52.00 Iowa League, MLA ................................ 175.00 Iowa One Call, ug locates ........................ 36.70 Iowa Rl. Water, due ................................ 200.00 Ipers, ipers ............................................ 3928.81 Iroc Web, tech support.............................. 22.50 John Deer Finan, supplies ...................... 178.37 Keystone, testing .................................... 310.50 Klimesh Mtrs., fd freightliner & filter .... 336.32 Kwik Star, fuel ..................................... 1327.50 Law Enf. Systems, tickets etc................. 100.35 Linda Crossland, reimb mileage ............ 105.00 Malcom, garbage collection ................. 6146.96 Marco, back up battery ........................... 334.89 Marv Smith, lite, signs ......................... 4298.52 Micromarketing, books on cd ................ 415.85 Midwest Georg, mapping and link ....... 1390.00 Midwest Living, renewal ......................... 19.97 Municipall Supply, water meter ............. 280.00 Penworthy, childrens books ................... 179.36 Post Office Calmar, postage ................... 606.96 Postville Vet Clinic, ship samples ............ 49.00 Reilly Const, PPE#2 ........................... 11031.88

General Hand Payables Medical Ent., Inc, 2 alc/drug tests............$20.00 DeLageLaden, copier lease ....................$699.00 Hawkeye REC, electricity ...................$3,612.51 John Deere Financial, supp (Theisens) ....$23.96 Mastercard, spec ed, tech supplies .........$324.46 NSO Communications, long distance phone ..................................................$206.87 US Cellular, superintendent cell phone..$116.04 Total ....................................................$5,002.84 Grand Total......................................$33,549.12 Ppel Bills For Approval TigerDirect - AVG antivirus (3yr) .......$3,599.00 IA REAP - tech services and support agreement ...........................................$770.00 Iroc Web Design Services - website construction, 1 yr hosting ................$3,580.00 Total Ppel ...........................................$7,949.00

Eastview Orchard, apples.........................$66.00 Martin Brothers, supplies/food ...........$4,521.44 Pan O Gold, bread ..................................$454.00 Total Hot Lunch ................................$7,690.13 Clearing Account Pepsicola, supplies .................................$527.75 Pepsicola, supplies .................................$191.30 Scholastic Book Fairs, elem supp .......$2,652.58 Vesterheim Norwegian Museum, Jan Brett K-2 ......................................................$140.00 Adrenaline Fund, Trap Team supp ......$2,407.80 American Color Imaging, wrstl pics ......$160.18 Beaver Creek Graphics, drama shirts.....$333.95 Beaver Creek Graphics, athletic supp ......$46.00 Blue Iris, Stamper memorial ....................$40.00 Dan Hayes, wrestling official ...................$65.00 Herff Jones, Inc, diplomas .....................$144.46 Hubers Store, TVAB credit ..................... ($3.98) Hubers Store, Student Senate supplies.......$7.87 Hubers Store, supp for elem session ........$38.76 Iowa High School Music Assn, Jazz band Festival registration ............................$140.00 Interstate Popcorn Sales, concession supplies .................................................$89.00 Polasheks Locker, concession supp ....$1,003.83 Prairie Farms Dairy, milk supp ..............$192.10 Quill Corporation, envelopes ...................$26.39 Rada Mftg. Trap Team supp ................$4,629.25 Brian Schmitt, TVAB supplies ...................$5.00 Mark Scott, athletic supplies ....................$10.00 Joe Smith, BB Offical ..............................$70.00 Joe Smith, BB Offical ..............................$70.00 Joe Smith, BB Offical ..............................$70.00 Joe Smith, BB Offical ..............................$70.00 Sunset Distributors, Trap Team supp ..$7,058.20 Randy Tope, BB Offical ...........................$70.00 Randy Tope, BB Offical ...........................$70.00 Bob Topping, BB Offical .........................$70.00 Bob Topping, BB Offical .........................$70.00 TV School, drama postage .......................$10.70 Varsity Spirit Fashs, cheer uniforms ......$301.40 WalMart, drama supplies .........................$91.04 WalMart, drama supplies .........................$53.56 Wapsie Valley HS, wrestling tourney entry ......................................................$70.00 Clearing Total ..................................$20,992.14 Published in the Calmar Courier on December 17, 2013.

Hot Lunch Fund Prairie Farms Dairy, milk ....................$2,406.69 CE Stone and Son Refrigeration, cooler maint ...................................................$242.00

city council Calmar City Council Minutes & Claims December 2, 2013 Prior to the meeting Connie McCasland, current member of the Winneshiek County Community Foundation Distribution Committee, was present asking to be recommended for appointment to the 2014 distribution committee Mayor Meyer thanked Connie for her service on this committee.

The regular meeting of the Calmar City Council was called to order by Mayor Meyer at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, December 2, 2013 at the Calmar Fire Station. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Present were: Sabelka, Kleve, Zweibahmer, Huinker and Phillips.

After discussion, a motion was made by Huinker, seconded by Zweibahmer to approve the consent agenda (agenda, minutes of the November 6th and 18th meeting, clerk/treasurer reports and claims for November 2013). Aye: Sabelka, Phillips, Zweibahmer, Kleve and Hunker. Motion carried.

Mayor Meyer stated it was the time and place for a public hearing regarding amendment of the current 2013-2014 budget. The clerk stated the reason for the amendment which included library façade, street repair, property purchase and house demolition, garbage income/ expense, engineering fees and pool renovations.

There were no written or oral comments submitted. Mayor Meyer declared the meeting closed.

Motion by Phillips, second by Sabelka to approve Resolution # 491 approving the 2013-2015 Budget Amendment. Aye: Kleve, Phillips, Huinker, Sabelka and Zweibahmer. Motion carried.

Chad Schissel presented the Fire Department report for November. They had one fire call and their training night which included a tour of the NICC facilities and their normal meeting night

with 59 hours of community service.

The Police Department report was presented

by Chief Ward. He stated it was a busy month with ongoing investigations in both Calmar and Ossian. Chief Ward reported on radiator replacement and service work done on the Explorer.

Linda Crossland, Calmar librarian reported that the north and west side of the buildings had been foamed and sided. She feels it turned out well and in the spring will consider the possibility of a mural on the foamed surface. She feels the building will be much warmer also. She reported they would also be participating in Christmas in Calmar.

Junior Boyer presented the street department report. He reported that Christmas lights were up and on closing off the city lots for Christmas in Calmar. One way signs into the lots were discussed. Junior and Matt worked on a water main break by Klimesh Motors on the Friday after Thanksgiving.

Matt Bullerman presented the water/wastewater report. He stated that not all issues with the radio system at the ww plant had been resolved.

The Siren was discussed and will continue to sound during the winter months. All testing was within the normal range for the month.

The clerk stated that she had received correspondence from John Noel from NICC that they will be deeding the lift station property to the city rather than an easement. The City needs to sign easements for the DOT also because the NICC campus is in the city limits.

Mayor Meyer thanked the Council, employees and everyone else who has helped him during his past 2 years as Mayor. Discussed was writing a Community Foundation Grant for restroom facilities at the little league field.

Mayor Meyer stated that the City needed to recommend someone to the Winneshiek County Community Foundation 2014 Distribution Com-

Corey Meyer, Mayor Michele Elsbernd, City Clerk November 2013 Acco, pool renovations......................... 3498.95 Alliant, electricity................................. 6912.89 Aramark, uniform................................... 176.17 Barnes & Noble, books ............................ 51.13 Black Hills, natural gas .......................... 592.81 Calmar Cour, publishing ........................ 172.66 Calmar Cour, renew sub Calmar Lib ........ 30.00 Calmar Mtrs, service charger ................... 31.45 Carpenter Uniform, shirts pd.................. 193.91

Reilly Const, final pay west street water ................................................. 5642.91 Rite Price, supplies, toner....................... 513.48 Security State Bank, special assessment ...................................... 14992.86 Fehr Graham, downtown survey .......... 6539.24 Treas State Ia, tax ................................... 962.00 Truenorth, premium fd ........................... 345.80 US Cellular, phone ................................. 346.19 Walmart, supplies ................................... 127.11 Wellmark, premium.............................. 3058.60 Wiltgen Const, water main, house, l lee etc ..................................................... 4912.48 Wincod, road crew ................................. 198.00 Winn Landfill, landfill fees................... 4181.76 Winn Title & Abstract, abstract .............. 345.00 Payroll November .............................. 19952.72 Total ................................................. 120882.82 Expenses by fund General ............................................... 61941.44 Road Use .............................................. 2839.99 Benefits ................................................ 5688.29 Debt Service ....................................... 14992.86 Water .................................................. 25615.23 Sewer.................................................... 9805.01 Total ................................................. 120882.82 Revenue by fund General ............................................... 24677.98 Road Use .............................................. 7395.20 Benefits ................................................ 3452.75 Emergency ............................................. 255.02 Lost .................................................... 10675.28 Water .................................................. 12289.71 Sewer.................................................. 19200.58 Total ................................................... 77946.52 Published in the Calmar Courier on December 17, 2013.

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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging Announces January Menus Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging has its January meals planned. Each meal includes milk. Meals are offered on a contribution basis for people over 60 years 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),

Northeast Iowa Sales Commission Waukon, Iowa | (563) 568-4501 Friday, December 13, 2013 Fed Cattle

229 Head

High Yielding Choice Beef Strs & Hfrs

133-135.25

Choice Beef Steer & Heifers

129-133

Select & Choice Beef Steers & Heifers

129 & down

High Yielding Choice Holstein Steers Choice Holstein Steers Select & Choice Holstein Steers Cull Cows

120-124 117-120 117 & down 367 Head

20% sold from

82-91

60% sold from

68-82

20% sold below

6 & down

Cull Bulls

18 Head

Most Bulls

90-97.25

(Thin, full, and bulls over 1 ton discounted)

90 & down

Calves

39 Calves

80% of Holstein Bull Calves brought from

Monday through Friday - for reservations call 563-382-9557 Fort Atkinson: Community Center (300 3rd 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.

January 2: Hamburger Patty, Potato Salad, Corn/Limas/Carrots, Hamburger Bun, Hot Spiced Fruit, and Mustard or Ketchup January 3: Honey Baked Chicken, Baked Potato, Zucchini and Tomatoes, Wheat Bread, Peanut Butter Cookie, and Margarine January 6: Beef Italiano, Roasted Potato Medley, Spinach, Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit, and Margarine January 7: Apple Glazed Pork Patty, Green and Gold Potatoes, Seasoned Green Beans, Multi Grain Bread, Fruit Cocktail, and Margarine January 8: Roast Beef with Gravy, Whipped Potatoes, Broccoli and Cauliflower, Multi Grain Bread, Frosted Cake, and Margarine January 9: Chicken Rotini Casserole, Herbed Green Peas, Sliced Carrots, Multi Grain Bread, Fresh Fruit, and Margarine January 10: Beef with Mushrooms, Rosemary Potatoes, Spring Vegetables, Multi Grain Bread, Peaches and Pineapple, and Margarine

tatoes, Mixed Green Salad, Multi Grain Bread, Peach Crisp, and Margarine January 22: Herbed Pork Patty, Mixed Beans, Broccoli, Wheat Bread, Cinnamon Pears, and Margarine January 23: Swedish Meatballs, Whipped Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Wheat Roll, Mandarin Oranges, and Margarine January 24: Potato Crusted Fish, Whipped Potatoes, Seasoned Green Beans, Multi Grain Bread, Tropical Fruit, and Margarine January 27: Turkey Ham and White Beans, Spinach, Parslied Carrots, Cornbread, Fresh Fruit, and Margarine January 28: Mushroom Chicken, Lima Beans, Diced Beets, Multi Grain Bread, Glazed Fruit, and Margarine January 29: King Ranch Chicken Casserole, Mexican Rice, Fiesta Vegetables, Multi Grain Bread, Pineapple Tidbits, and Margarine January 30: Roast Beef with Gravy, Roasted Potatoes, Green

Beans, Multi Grain Bread, Vanilla Pudding with Mandarin Oranges, and Margarine January 31: Spanish Beef Patty, Rotini and Tomatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Wheat Bread, Fresh Orange, and Margarine 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 & Disability Resource Center, home delivered meals, caregiver support and respite services, case management services, consumer protection, congregate meals, public information and education, and advocacy.

100-135

Light and Poor Quality Calves

100 & down

Feeder Cattle

2389 Head

Beef Steers under 300 lbs.

NO TEST

Beef Steers 300 to 400 lbs.

200-221

5Beef Steers 400 to 500 lbs

190-215

Beef Steers 500 to 600 lbs.

185-201

Description

$/ton

# loads sold

Beef Steers 600 to 700 lbs

167-193.5

1st Crop Small Squares

$235-250

2

Beef Steers 700 to 800 lbs

158-169

2nd Crop Small Squares

$140-285

2

Beef Steers over 800 lbs.

Deer crossing a fence along Wonder Creek in Spillville after the snowfall shows off the beauty of winter in Northeast Iowa. (Photo by Joyce Meyer) December 11, 2013 41 consignors | 59 loads

150 & down

1 Crop Big Squares

$125-175

4

Beef Heifers under 300 lbs.

NO TEST

2nd Crop Big Squares

$125

1

Beef Heifers 300 to 400 lbs.

183-192

3rd Crop Big Squares

$125-250

5

Beef Heifers 400 to 500 lbs.

168-180

Grass Big Squares

$175

1

Beef Heifers 500 to 600 lbs.

160-178

New Seeding Big Sqrs.

$50

1

Beef Heifers 600 to 700 lbs.

150-165

1 Crop Rounds

$110-155

17

Beef Heifers 700 to 800 lbs.

NO TEST

2nd Crop Rounds

$125-185

7

Beef Heifers over 800 lbs.

NO TEST

3rd Crop Rounds

$185-195

3

Holstein Steers 300 to 400 lbs.

125-146

4th Crop Rounds

$140

1

Holstein Steers 400 to 500 lbs.

125-149

Grass Rounds

$120

1

Holstein Steers 500 to 600 lbs.

110-125

Straw Big Squares

$40-75

4

Holstein Steers 600-700 lbs

108-120

Corn Stalk Rounds

$55-80

6

Holstein Steers 700-800 lbs

107-115

Corn Stalk Big Squares

$30

1

Holstein Steers 800-1000 lbs

112 & down

Holstein Steers 1000 & Up

January 13: Italian Style Pork, Rice Florentine, Brussels Sprouts with Cheese Sauce, Wheat Bread, Chocolate Pudding, and Margarine January 14: Meatloaf with Onion Gravy, Whipped Potatoes, Fiesta Vegetables, Wheat Bread, Strawberry Applesauce, and Margarine January 15: Cranberry Dijon Chicken, Sweet Potato, Whole Kernel Corn, Multi Grain Bread, Mandarin Oranges and Pineapple, and Margarine January 16: Pepper Beef Patty with Brown Gravy, Red Potatoes, Cabbage, Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit, and Margarine January 17: Roasted Turkey with Gravy, Roasted Potato Medley, California Vegetables, Multi Grain Bread, Fruited Gelatin, and Margarine January 20: Creole Steak, Garlic Whipped Potatoes, Whole Kernel Corn, Multi Grain Bread, Fresh Fruit, and Margarine January 21: Oven Fried Chicken, Whipped O’Brien Po-

NO TEST

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Utility Fair $50-125 $125-200

Good $160-285

S Sale Results for Dec. 9, 2013 High Choice Beef Strs & Hfrs........... 134; 138 Choice Beef Strs & Hfrs.................... 130; 134 Select & Choice Beef Strs & Hfrs ..... 124; 130 High Choice Hlstn Strs & Hfrs..... 118; 121.75 Choice Holstein Strs & Hfrs...............114; 118 Select & Choice Hlstn Strs & Hfrs .... 105; 114 Market Cows ......................................... 58; 76 High Dressing Market Cows .............. 76; 88.5 Market Bulls.......................................... 78; 96

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Thank you to our children and grandchildren for the wonderful 80th surprise birthday party. A special thanks to all those who remembered us with cards, phone calls aness was overwhelming. It was a day of wonderful memories ~John and Dorothy Mashek

help wanted South Winneshiek CSD has the following opening for the 20132014 school year: Elem/MS Para educator for library 20 hours per week Pay based on education and experience Starting Jan. 6, 2014 To apply, request application materials from S.W.C.S. District Office, Box 430, Calmar lA 521320430 or call 563-562-3269.

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Card of Thanks The family of Jene Smith would like to thank everyone for the kind words, visits, cards, memorials, food and flowers during, and following, Jene’s three month battle with cancer. Special thanks to the Ft. Atkinson First Responders; Gundersen Medical Center; Mayo Hospitals & Clinics; Wellington Place; Winneshiek County Hospice; Father Nick March; Father Marvin Salz; Deacon Jim Zajicek; St. John’s Choir; Dan Silhacek; Ft. Atkinson Class of 1952; St. Dorothy’s Circle; Schulter-Balik Funeral Home; U-2 BBQ & Catering; and all friends and family who helped in any way.

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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Calmar Courier launches new website, e-edition

4th, 5th and 6th grade students with their donated PJs. (Photo by Katie Huinker)

Trinity Catholic School students are in the spirit of giving

By Katie Huinker It’s called the “Pajama Program.” It’s a nationwide program that delivers warm sleepwear and nurturing books to children in need, some who may never have had a pair of pajamas. Trinity Catholic School is contributing to the effort. Fourth grade teacher Heather Pecinovsky got the idea from the Scholastic Book Club, who contributes a book with each pair of pajamas donated. The students in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade thought that this was “pretty cool” and had no problem bringing in a new pair of PJs for someone who needs them. Holly Schmitt stated, “I have pajamas so I want others to have them to feel warm and safe like I do when I wear mine.”

The pajamas do not leave the United States. The donations collected at TCS will be shipped to Minneapolis, MN and distributed to various orphanages, homeless shelters, and other children in need from there. Now is a particularly important time for the program as temperatures all over the country are dropping. They consider the time between October 1st and March 31st to be danger season and it is a time when they strive to meet their goal of 1 million pajamas and books. As of December 13th, 142,280 pairs of pajamas have been donated along with 352,234 books. If this is something you’re interested in doing, there is information on their website (pajamaprogram.org).

Tess Franzen said she’s happy to donate a pair of pajamas because, “It’s sad that some kids don’t have money to get what they need.”

That isn’t the only fundraiser TCS students are donating to.

They are donating money to the people of Haiti through the Shindelar family. Allan and Kay Shindelar, along with their daughter Rebekah, from Protivin, went on a service trip to Haiti last year and have decided to go again this year. TCS students and staff began collecting and donating money

last week, with this as their final week. To make it easy and a little fun, Monday they donated pennies, Tuesday nickels, Wednesday dimes, Thursday quarters, and Friday they donated dollar bills.

Every year TCS selects a worthy fundraiser to donate to and this year they decided this was the way to go. Students and staff will decide exactly what they want the money to go towards, whether it be medical supplies, shoes, school supplies, food, or clothes, and the Shindelar family will use the money to purchase and donate it during their time there. They will also take pictures of the individuals who received a donated item so the students see exactly where their money went. Principal, Jim Zajicek, stated, “Last year we donated to the Hurricane Sandy relief fund but all they saw as a result was the devastation. This year we thought it would be easier for the kids to see where exactly their donations are going. It is almost as direct and meaningful of a connection we can make to see where their money goes.”

The kids in 4th, 5th, and 6th got a glimpse of what the devastation in Haiti is like on Thursday as a video was shown. Many of them replied with sheer awe because, “They couldn’t believe it is that bad.” Zajicek believes that it will show the students exactly what they have to be thankful for this holiday season.

Money collected so far for the Haiti fundraiser. (Photo by Katie Huinker)

After much research and preparation, the Calmar Courier launched its state-of-the-art website and first ever e-edition subscription last week at www.calmarcourier.com.

The site is computer, iPad, and smartphone friendly, and will be updated often with local news, sports, death notices, weather, and other information. It also serves as a jumping off point for the Courier's new Facebook and Twitter accounts, as well as an easy way for the public to submit news like wedding and birth announcements.

In the future, users will be able to buy photos they see in the paper through the website via a photo service called Smugmug. Photos will be available in almost any size and will arrive in the mail about a week after an order is placed.

"I was very excited to help bring the Courier's online presence up-to-date," says web administrator Molly Angstman. "Its readers deserve a modern, easy-to-navigate site with current content."

According to Angstman, the best part of the new site is the eedition, an online replica of the printed newspaper.

"Users access the e-edition through a username and password, but otherwise it's a lot like the normal paper. Instead of turning pages with your hands, you just click with your mouse instead," she says. "Or, if you're on an iPad, you just tap the screen to keep reading."

“E-editions are handy for people who travel often or out-oftowners who don't want to wait to receive the paper in the mail. Others just like the tech-savvy way of reading the news,” says Angstman.

"If there's a link mentioned in a story or an ad within the e-edition, you can actually click on it and your browser will take you right to that link. That's a cool interactive feature you can't get with a printed paper, " she says.

Access to the e-edition is free for Courier print subscribers.

Those interested can contact Deb Chaney, the Courier's circulation manager, at 1-800-558-1244 ext.

122 or mapcirculation@iowaconnect.com to request a username and password. New subscribers can subscribe to the e-edition through the new website by clicking "subscribe" at the top of the homepage.

EARLY DEADLINE for SUBMISSIONS Due to the upcoming holiday, the Calmar Courier will print earlier. Therefore, we will need your submissions by: Wednesday, December 18th at 5 p.m.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperaƟon.

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