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December 24, 2013
Vol. 35, Issue 52
The Shady Rest Guesthouse is ready for a country Christmas!
Above: The Shady Rest Guesthouse is located between Calmar and Ossian. Left: Nancy Kovarik and Loren Hageman, owners of the Shady Rest Guesthouse. (Photos by Joyce Meyer)
By Joyce Meyer Just like the old comedy sitcom of the sixties, “Petticoat Junction,” The Shady Rest Guesthouse comes alive with fond memories of the series sure to make you feel like a guest right out of the television show! Loren Hageman and Nancy Kovarik, along with Nancy’s sister, Decorating Diva Sue Sander, finished remodeling and decorating the beautiful old farm house that once belonged to Pat and thelate Dave Lien just off the high-
way at 1658 US Hwy 52 between Calmar and Ossian, just in time to turn heads at the holiday home tours for Ossian’s DeSales Magic of Christmas event recently, bringing you back to quiet country living at it’s finest. The couple’s new adventure all began when Loren found out his old friend and neighbor wanted to sell, but not to strangers since the farm had been in the family for generations. Before that Loren, his father and brother had helped the owners work the land for many
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years and then later rented the land for themselves. A year later, Loren got possession of the acreage, including the 1890 farm house rich with fond memories for both families. Worried about the old home’s character getting ruined, the couple decided not to bring renters in full time, but to make it a guest house as a weekend or week get away to the quiet country life. Nancy laughed, “It was determined that I would manage the business, since Loren doesn’t like to make his own bed, let alone someone else’s!” A couple of months later and some hard work, the remodeling and decorating has been finished, highlighting the quaint and comfortable beauty of the farm house rich with history. Then it was time
to name the guesthouse. They first thought of “Green Acres” but because the train track can be seen from the front of the house they went with, and fittingly so, the old comedy sitcom “the Petticoat Junction” in which the main setting is the hotel called “The Shady Rest.” “Dern Tootin” you will find all the comforts of home in the fully equipped kitchen with all the pots, pans and utensils you will need to create wonderful meals. Bedding and bath towels are also furnished to make your stay one of convenience while your “Uncle Joe” finds comfortable seating on the couch in front of the television or on warm evenings out on the porch listening to our own “Cannonball” (sorry folks, not a steam locomotive like in the show) train whistle blow as he passes by The Shady Rest Guesthouse. And yes, the sec-
ond floor bedrooms are named after the three pretty sisters, Bobbie Jo, Billie Jo, and Betty Jo Bradley, with Uncle Joe’s bedroom and bath on the main floor. These life-long residents of Winneshiek County feel strongly that our area truly is God’s country and are so very pleased that they can bring you this comfortable country setting to relax and unwind in. A full furnished kitchen with small appliances, pots, pans, cooking utensils and dinnerware are available for you in Kate’s Kitchen, along with appliances. Centrally located between the kitchen and living room the dining area is great for enjoying a meal together or a game of cards - the table seats six to eight people. In the living room there is a flat screen television hooked up to DISH TV so you won’t miss any games with
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ʻTis the season for giving Submitted by Wendy Kuennen Kendall Kuennen, daughter of Wendy and Brady Kuennen, recently cut her hair to donate to the Locks of Love organization. Kendall is 4 years old and patiently waited until she had the full 10 inches of hair so she could donate it to the organizaion. Her grandmother, Donna Van Sickle, did the honor of cutting her hair. Donna Van Sickle, Kendall’s grandmother, does the honor of cutting her hair. (Photo by Wendy Kuennen)
SHADY REST from front the guys or family movie time, along with steam engine photos in a collage on the wall for the train enthusiasts in your family by Joyce Meyer Photography. The place has two full baths, one is located on the main floor with shower tub combo and on the second floor there is a walkin shower. “We have tried to bring all the comforts of home to create a stay that will allow memories to be made, and wanting you to return again and again. Simplicity is a great means of relaxation and this is what we have done in hopes to let you feel the serenity of nature and all the beauty it has to offer,” says Nancy on their website http:// shadyrestguesthouse.wix.com/ shadyrest-guesthouse. If your home is full for the holidays with more guests to arrive,
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Left: Kendall before she cut her hair for Locks of Love. Right: Kendall, with her grandmother, after her hair had been cut. (Photos by Wendy Kuennen)
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Top: The upstairs bathroom is decorated in the color mint green. Middle: Billie Jo’s room opens up to a loft hideway called Bobbie Jo’s Loft with 4 twin beds. Bottom: The dining room has a spacious view out the picture windows. (Photos by Joyce Meyer)
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A couple of small carvings that Harley whittled and painted. (Photo by Joyce Meyer)
DecorahĘźs Woodcarver Featured on PBS ĘťCraft in AmericaĘź By Joyce Meyer You may have seen talented artist Harley Refsal from Decorah whittling away at one of the Vesterheim’s events demonstrating the Scandinavian flat-plane carving technique, making delightful wood carved figures. Humble Harley has carved his way into folk artistry with a sharp knife and was featured on PBS, December 20, in December’s “Craft in Americaâ€? holiday episode, airing in various parts of the country. The show will also be on Iowa Public Television at 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 25. PBS filmed Harley teaching his traditional woodcarving techniques of Scandinavian flat-plane carving, which he teaches all over the United States and Scandinavia. He’s has also written three books on woodcarving. Harley, 68, grew up in a farm home whittling with his Norwegian immigrant grandfather who lived with the family. Harley carried his woodcarving knife with him wherever he went, even to country school. He taught Norwegian language and Scandinavian fine handcraft at Luther College in Decorah from 1972 to 2010. Now, he just teaches his fine art during the January interim at Luther, where classes fill up quickly. Harley continues to whittle as he explains his fine art, “In a world where things are so hightech, there’s a need for that which is low-tech but high-touch.â€? His main tool is a two inch knife he designed himself and in Scandinavian tradition, he carves what he sees. He first makes sketches of interesting people he sees, especially takes note of any interesting noses, and turns them into a work of art. After carved, he adds color using an acrylic stain and finishes them by dunking them in linseed oil or wax as a protective finish to his works of art. Harley’s work is much more
than expert hands whittling away to make a rough ornament or figure. My first thought when I looked closely at the wooden figures was the exquisite facial features and expressions that made me smile and think of Norman Rockwell’s artistic drawings of body features and facial expressions that draw one into the spirit of the person portrayed. Harley wears a Kevlar glove on his left hand to prevent slippage and cutting his fingers and to hold the linden wood he uses to carve in place. He has had accidents before and nicked the end off one thumb and the other was shortened a bit with the use of a band saw, though just a flesh wound. Each year for Christmas, he creates a unique holiday ornament priced around $30, his figures run about $100 each. He sells his work at different events in Northeast Iowa and you can also email him at refsal@gmail if you are interested in buying his work. He is in the works of getting up a website at harleyrefsal.com where you can buy his work online. This famous Northeast Iowan was awarded the St. Olav’s Medal for his efforts to revive this dying
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Agnes Galligan Agnes M. Galligan, 81, of Lawler, died on Sunday morning, December 15, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 19, 2013, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Lawler with Rev. Nick March officiating. The pall was placed on the casket by her children. Lectors for the service were Pat and Channon Galligan. Interment was in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Lawler, with Bill Galligan, Bob Galligan, Pat Galligan, Paul Galligan, Nick Busta, and Jeff Busta serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Nicole Galligan, Ashley art form by Norway’s King Harald V in 1996. The next year, Harley had an audience with the king Oslo where they conversed in the sovereign’s tongue. I hope you have the opportunity to watch one of our own Northeast Iowan’s this busy holiday season on television. Harley carefully working on his next carving. He wears a Kevlar glove on his left hand to prevent slippage and cutting his fingers. (Photo by Joyve Meyer)
Galligan, Lyndsay Busta (fiancÊ Chris Irvine), and Ayden Galligan. Friends greeted the family from 3 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Lawler. Visitation continued an hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Online condolences for Agnes’ family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com HugebackJohnson Funeral Home in Lawler is in charge of the arrangements. Agnes Mary Gerleman was born September 1, 1932, in St. Lucas, the daughter of Alois and Rose (Tillman) Gerleman. She graduated from St. Lukes High School in 1950. After completing her education, Agnes worked in the admissions department at St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital in Waverly. She then picked up and moved to Colorado Springs, CO, working as a waitress there until 1958, and again moving to Orlando, FL where she continued waitressing until 1960. In 1961, Agnes moved back to Iowa, and was married to Paul Galligan at St. Lukes Catholic Church in St. Lucas. They purchased a farm with a total of 270 acres to raise their family. The couple were blessed with four children, William, Robert, Susan, and Patrick. Paul became ill with cancer and passed away May 27, 1974. Agnes started working for Sara Lee Foods in New Hampton, and worked there for four years. The next several years were devoted to
raising her children. In 1980 she started working as a bartender at the American Legion Hall in New Hampton. She worked there until the hall closed its doors in 1987. In 1992 she began working at the redemption center of New Hampton. Agnes worked there for 16 years and really enjoyed the job because of the people she got to meet while working there. Agnes enjoyed tending to her flowers, and taking care of her farm. Time spent with her family and friends was always cherished. Left to Cherish Agnes’s memory are three sons, Bill Galligan, of Waverly; Bob Galligan, of Americus, Kan.; Patrick (Channon) Galligan, of Wausau, Wisc.; one daughter, Sue (Jeff) Busta, of Calmar; one brother, Jim (Marlys) Gerleman, of Charles City; one brother-in-law, Harold (Jeanette) Galligan, of New Hampton; two sister-in-laws: Grace Gerleman, of St. Lucas; and Leona Gerleman, of Ossian; six grandchildren: Paul Galligan, Nicole Galligan, Ashley Galligan, Nick Busta, Ayden Galligan, and Lyndsay Busta; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul, on May 27, 1974; daughter-in-law, Jolene Galligan, on August 13, 2013; five brothers: Hugo Gerleman, Edmond Gerleman, Father Laverne Gerleman, Virgil Gerleman, and Matt Gerleman; one sister, Thecla Lechtenberg; and one sister-in-law, Helen Brugman.
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neighbor to neighbor Do you know the history of the Christmas tree? A Christmas tree is something that many of us have in our home every Christmas. Modern day Christmas trees originated in the 19th century Britain by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. During the Victorian era trees were the focus of celebration and were decorated with toys, cakes, bonbons and other sweet treats. Young women in the households made decorations from paper, silk, feathers, and lace to hold the treats. After 1865, glass trinkets and wire ornaments were begun in Germany. By the 1880's Woolworth's sold commercially produced Christmas tree ornaments. In the early years real silver tinsel was used for Christmas decorating and the modern version was began in the 1950's. Spiders are sometimes given credit for building webs in trees which sparkled in the morning dew and sunlight which inspired the invention of tinsel. In America fake trees gained popularity early in the twentieth century but not in Britain until the 1950's. While plastic and aluminum were the trees of choice in America, the UK had a penchant for feather trees in the 1920's which quickly disappeared by the 1930's. Originally in Victorian times candles were used for lights on trees. The invention of electricity brought fairy lights to America in the mid 1880's. By the 1920's candles were rarely used. President Franklin Pierce brought the first Christmas tree in the White House during the mid1850's. President Calvin Coolidge started the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the White House lawn in 1923. The fairy at the top of the Christmas tree was originally a little figure of the baby Jesus. Christmas tree farms originated during the depression. Nurserymen found that they could make a profit by cutting evergreens for Christmas trees when they couldn't sell them for landscaping. Even today, Christmas trees are unique to individual countries. The menu I choose for this year includes some older favorite recipes. Tried and true recipes are always a good idea to include with new recipes. Never make all new recipes.
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Menu Appetizers ~Chicken Puffs ~Mustard Dip with Pretzels Salads ~3-Bean Salad ~Tropical Fruit Salad with Honey and Lime Bread ~Cranberry Orange Loaf ~Fresh dinner rolls Entrees ~Tangy Slow Cooker Pork Roast ~Lemon Pepper Green Beans ~Mashed Potatoes Dessert ~Old Fashioned Ginger Bread Topped with fresh whipped cream and sprinkled with crushed peppermint candy Beverages ~Coffee ~Milk ~Holiday Hot Chocolate ~Wine Chicken Puffs From Allrecipes.com 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed 3 tablespoons chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, peeled & minced 3/4 (8 ounce) pkg cream cheese 6 tablespoons butter 3 (10 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough In a medium saucepan over medium heat, slowly cook and stir skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, onion and garlic. Cook until onions are tender and chicken is lightly browned. In a medium bowl, blend chicken mixture, cream cheese and butter until creamy. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Unroll croissants and divide in half to create 12 rectangles. Place approximately one tablespoon of the chicken mixture on each rectangle. Fold into balls. Arrange balls on a large baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Mustard Pretzel Dip Recipe 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream 1 cup miracle whip 1 cup prepared mustard 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup dried minced onion 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish Sourdough pretzel nuggets or any type of pretzels
In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve with pretzels. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 3-1/2 cups. Tropical Fruit Salad with Honey and Lime 3/4 cup sweetened coconut flakes 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons chiffonade or fresh mint Zest and juice of 1 lime 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced 1 banana, peeled and sliced 1 small bunch red grapes or your favorite grapes 1 mango, peeled, pit removed and chopped 1/2 large pineapple, peeled, cored and chopped or you can use 1 can drained pineapple Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the coconut out on a baking sheet. Toast until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from the baking sheet to a small bowl to cool. Whisk together the honey, mint, lime zest and juice. Add the kiwis, banana, grapes, mango and pineapple and toss, making sure all the fruit is coated with the dressing. Sprinkle with the coconut before serving. Three Bean Salad 1 (15 ounce) can green beans 1 pound wax beans 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 onion, sliced into thin rings 3/4 cup white sugar 2/3 cup distilled white vinegar 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon celery seed Mix together green beans, wax beans, kidney beans, onion, sugar, vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, pepper, and celery seed. Let set in refrigerator for at least 12 hours. Cranberry Orange Loaf Taste of Home 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon grated orange zest 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries 1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup margarine, softened 1 cup white sugar 1 egg 3/4 cup orange juice Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in orange zest, cranberries, and pe-
cans. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together margarine, sugar, and egg until smooth. Stir in orange juice. Beat in flour mixture until just moistened. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until the bread springs back when lightly touched. Let stand 10 minutes, and then turn out onto a wire rack to cool. Wrap in plastic when completely cool. Dinner Rolls Make homemade or buy dinner rolls. There are many options available. Tangy Slow Cooker Pork Roast Allrecipes.com 1 large onion, sliced 2 1/2 pounds boneless pork loin roast 1 cup hot water 1/4 cup white sugar 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon ketchup 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 dash hot pepper sauce, or to taste Arrange onion slices evenly over the bottom of the slow cooker, and then place the roast on top of the onion. In a bowl, mix together water, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and hot sauce; pour over roast. Cover, and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours. Lemon Pepper Green Beans 1 pound fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup sliced almonds 2 teaspoons lemon pepper Grated lemon zest Place green beans in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water. Cover, and cook until tender but still firm, about 10 minutes; drain. Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté almonds until lightly browned. Season the almonds with lemon pepper and grated lemon zest. Stir in green beans, and toss to coat and serve. Mashed Potatoes Make mashed potatoes of either white or use sweet potatoes. You can even do a combination of both. Simply serve with butter and salt and pepper to taste. Serve the following recipe with fresh whipped cream topped with
crushed peppermint candy. I remember enjoying this cake served warm growing up. It’s a great comfort food and very good. It tastes just as good cooled. Old Fashioned Gingerbread 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup butter 1 egg 1 cup molasses 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup hot water Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9-inch square pan. In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter. Beat in the egg, and mix in the molasses. In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Blend into the creamed mixture. Stir in the hot water. Pour into the prepared pan. Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan before serving. When choosing your non-dairy creamer, consider some of the great new flavors. There is even a peppermint flavored creamer. Holiday Hot Chocolate From Mr. Food Serves 8 1 cup nonfat dry milk 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa 1/4 cup powdered non-dairy creamer Dash of salt 5 cups water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup rum (optional) 1/2 cup crème de cocoa In a large bowl, combine dry milk, sugar, cocoa, creamer, and salt; mix well then set aside. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil over high heat. Remove from heat then add the vanilla; stir in reserved dry mixture until well combined. Add rum and crème de cocoa; mix well and serve in mugs or heat-proof stemmed glasses. Till next time…. Remember it’s not what food you make and serve; it’s the time you spend with family and friends that counts. Season’s Greetings and a very Merry Christmas! May the Spirit of Christmas, that forever more endures, leave its richest blessings in the hearts of you and yours.
opinion Yesterday’s News In March of 1927, Lorraine Chekal of Spillville had a birthday party attended by a number of her classmates and her teacher. Various games furnished amusement and a dainty luncheon was served. The little guests departed for their homes, all wishing her many happy returns of the day. March 12, 1927, the Junior Music Club met at the home of Alvin Wesselman in Calmar. There was a short business meeting, and it was decided to hold a special meeting Saturday afternoon, March 26th, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of Ludwig von Beethoven. Miss Dorothy Meyer read a paper on the life of Franz Joseph Haydn. After discussion, and a short lesson on Melody Uniting and Ear Training, the meeting was ended and the music program began with Robert Becker on violin and Dorothy Meyer on piano performing “Hear Ye, Oh Nations” by Haydn. Alvin Wesselman performed, “The Dinky Bird” by Cramm and Alice Sanders played “Santa Claus March”. Virginia Haatvedt sang “Snow Flakes” by Cowan. The evening ended with Robert Becker on violin and Frances Blackmarr on piano performing “America the Beautiful”. Later in March of 1927, a picnic supper was held at the Hotel Calmar due to inclement weather, by the Calmar Golf Club. Officers for the coming year were elected: President: Mrs. F. A. Hennessy; Vice President: E. A. Bergman; Secretary/Treasurer: A Holmes. Plans were discussed for bettering the club and securing an enthusiastic membership. Membership fees were lowered to create greater interest and secure a larger membership, with the idea of making the club a community asset. The Calmar Golf Club proclaimed, “Let’s all boost for Calmar through its golf club or whatever makes Calmar a better place in which to live!” West Union Public Schools were closed in late March of 1927 because of a teacher being taken ill with scarlet fever. This was the third case in West Union and the first one in the schools. School authorities and public health officials believed it was best to put the schools under quarantine now to try and avoid more illness. The April 1, 1927 edition of the Calmar Courier reported that Fort Atkinson citizens voted in favor of issuing bonds in the amount of $5,000 to build an addition to the current city hall. The vote was 85 FOR and 62 AGAINST. In the spring of 1927, it was reported that road conditions were the worst in many years, with snow and rains at close intervals
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making roads impassable for automobiles and that transportation by horse drawn vehicle in many locations was not much better. In a number of instances, rural mail carriers were forced to make their routes on horseback. Automobiles were being loaded onto freight cars and shipped to their destinations in many areas, as that was the only way to get them there. A disastrous fire struck the town of Lime Springs, Iowa that spring, at around 10:30 Sunday morning, when an oil stove in a lunch room and pool hall exploded. The fire started in the back room of the Croston Restaurant. It spread very rapidly and before the fire department could get organized, was beyond their control. Calls for help were sent to Cresco and Chester, but the roads were so bad that it took until 1:00 p.m. before help could reach them, which was several hours after the fire had started. R. Jones Implement Store was a total loss; Croxton Restaurant/Pool Hall - total loss; W. E. Wiggins Plumbing Shop - total loss; McMaster’s Barber Shop - total loss; Burgess Lumber Co. lost it’s office building and half of the lumber yard. Schacht’s lost their big barn. Bucket brigades saved a row of four houses and the church on the north side of the block. Luckily no lives were reported lost, but the property damage totaled at least $100,000.00, which was a lot of money in 1927. The Olympic Theatre in Calmar had Prince Omwah Co., crystal seer, “the man who tells all” on April 22-23, 1927. The ads said “No one knows what you ask. Ask questions about business, love, marriage, success or misfortune free at theatre. Oriental setting and beautiful costumes. Card manipulations, Chinese, Japanese, Hindu and Persian Magic. Believe no one, come and see for yourself». Then, on April 27 and 28, there was Great Lynette & Company. He was said to be «world›s greatest mystery mentalist» and promised «fun and mystery for all». There were articles about the big motion picture planned to benefit the local Fire Department, entitled “The Fire Brigade”, which was a ten-reel feature. It was shown on May 23rd and 24th, 1927 at the Olympic Theatre in Calmar. There was a special matinee for school children on Monday afternoon after school was dismissed. It was an action-packed movie and well attended by children and adults; children up to 8th grade could attend for only 10 cents; high school age admission was 25 cents and adult admission 50 cents.
In May of 1927, it was reported that improvements and rebuilding of historical buildings at the State Park in Fort Atkinson had started and work on the gun houses that had been destroyed some years ago was completed. When completed, the rebuilt structures of the historical fort would comprise two gun houses, a powder/magazine house and part of the main barracks/quartermaster’s department. George A. Bieber was custodian of the park. It was stated that when all the buildings have been rebuilt, the park would hold a greater interest for the traveling public. The Fort was said to be located on the Old Military Trail, between Prairie du Chien and New Hampton, and this trail followed very closely the old military road from Fort Crawford in Wisconsin to Fort Atkinson. In June of 1927, there was a Sunday baseball game between the Capital City Colored Giants of Des Moines and the Winneshiek County Giants, that drew one of the largest crowds ever to attend a ball game in Decorah. Winneshiek County Giants team won the game, the final score being 7 - 2. Cole of Decorah did the pitching for our County team, and Boettcher of Calmar did the catching. A special train carrying President Calvin Coolidge and party to his summer home in the Black Hills of South Dakota was scheduled to pass through Calmar in June of 1927, but what time of day was not known. It was thought that the train would be stopping for a few minutes, but whether the public would see the President was not known.
Winneshiek recycling goes off the grid just in time for the holidays The Winneshiek County Recycling Department has installed a one of a kind, off the grid solar lighting system in its public dropoff facility at the county recycling center in the Freeport Industrial Park. The massive increase in night time traffic at the facility made the addition of lights a necessity. The system was activated just in time to be ready for the large influx of holiday related recycling materials. The system was designed by the recycling department staff and their electrician. It runs on two 275 watt panels with a battery pack and an inverter to power the variety of LED lights positioned throughout the building. Motion sensors turn on the first set of lights as a car pulls up to the facility. The other lights come on as one walks throughout the building. The lights turn off automatically shortly after leaving. A meter system that the public can use displays the electrical data. Recycling department staff know of no other recycling drop off facility like it in the country. Most solar systems that are installed have an attachment to the electric grid. This one is a standalone system. The system can be expanded with several more pan-
els if needed. The material for the battery pack platform and the conduit came from the salvage project that the recycling department did on another county building earlier in the year. Many other new enhancements that will run on the panels, such as informational video screens and traffic warning devices, will also be added in the near future. Simply running an electric cable overhead or trenching one under the parking lot was considered but going with solar was a better option overall. Although the primary mission of the recycling department is waste reduction, it often has to cross over into other environmental issues, such as energy conservation and water and air quality. This is just one of many energy efficiency improvements that have been made to the county recycling plant over the past several years. You do not have to be a resident of Winneshiek County to use this facility. Everyone is welcome. Anyone with questions can contact the Winneshiek County Recycling Department at 563-3826514, via email at recycling@ co.winneshiek.ia.us, or through their Facebook page.
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ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC Little Turkey Father Nicholas March Christmas: 9 a.m. Mass Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Mass
DE SALES CATHOLIC Ossian Msgr. Cletus J. Hawes Saturday: 4 p.m. Mass Sunday: 1 a.m. Mass
BETHANY LUTHERAN Rural Ossian Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service
LIVING HOPE BAPTIST Ossian Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship
CALMAR COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST Calmar Pastor Linda Thompson Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship CALMAR LUTHERAN & SPRINGFIELD LUTHERAN Pastor Phil Olson Christmas Eve: 5:30 p.m. Worship Holy Communion Christmas: 10:30 a.m. Worship Sunday: 9 a.m. Calmar 10:30 a.m. Springfield
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC Protivin Father Nicholas March Christmas Eve: 4 p.m. Mass Thursday: 8 a.m. Mass Saturday: 3:30-3:50 p.m.Reconciliation 4 p.m. Mass MT. CARMEL CATHOLIC Lawler Father Nicholas March Christmas Eve: 4 p.m. Mass Friday: 8:30 a.m. Mass Saturday: 3:30-3:50 p.m. Reconciliation 4 p.m. Mass
OSSIAN LUTHERAN Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship OUR LADY OF SEVEN DOLORS CATHOLIC Festina Msgr. Cletus J. Hawes Sunday: 8 a.m. Mass ST. ALOYSIUS CATHOLIC Calmar Father Donald J. Hawes Christmas Eve: 4 p.m. Mass Christmas: 10:30 a.m. Mass Saturday: 4:30 p.m. Mass Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Mass New Year’s Day: 9 a.m. Mass ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC Fort Atkinson Father Nicholas March Christmas: 9 a.m. Mass Thursday: 9:30 a.m. Mass Sunday: 8 a.m. Mass
ST. LUKE’S CATHOLIC St. Lucas Father Nicholas March Christmas Eve: 8 p.m. Mass Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Mass
TRINITY LUTHERAN Calmar Pastor Glenn Smith Christmas: 9 a.m. Christmas Service Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Worship
ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC Waucoma Father Nicholas March Christmas Eve: 4 p.m. Mass Sunday: 8 a.m. Mass
ZION LUTHERAN Castalia Pastor Dave Lenth Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Adult Class 9:15 a.m. Sunday School
ST. WENCESLAUS CATHOLIC Spillville Father Donald J. Hawes Christmas Eve: 12 a.m. Midnight Mass Christmas: 8:30 a.m. Mass Saturday: 7 p.m. Mass Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Mass New Year’s Eve: 5 p.m. Mass STAVANGER LUTHERAN Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship
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.
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Tuesday, December 24, 2013
SW middle school caroling at Ossian Senior Hospice
John & Matthew Donovan sit with Santa Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the Spillville library’s holiday P.J. party. (Photo by Joyce Meyer)
By Joyce Meyer The last Santa sighting in our area was in Spillville Tuesday night! Oh yeah, you heard me, the big guy’s in town! The paparazzi spotted him at the Spillville Public Library reading Christmas stories and singing songs as the children gathered in their pajamas around the Christmas tree at the Spillville Public Library’s Annual Holiday P.J. Party Tuesday, December 10. Professional photographer, yours truly, Joyce Meyer Photography, was on hand to take lasting memories of the occasion and provided holiday cards for each family that were picked up at the end of the week. Library Director Renae Franzen and the Spillville Library Board consisting of Lana Ott, Joyce Meyer, Kristie Wiltgen, Sandy Oblander along with volunteer Cheryl Novak presented activities for group with songs and stories as the group waited in anticipation for Santa to arrive. Sandy Oblander read “Shhh,” Library Director Renae Franzen read a new book the kids especially enjoyed called, “Santa’s coming to Iowa.” Kristie Wiltgen read a funny holiday book called, “Santa’s Stuck” and Board President Lana Ott read the beloved story, “The Night before Christmas.” Santa arrived to read stories and then bells were passed out among the children and they sang “Jingle Bells” with Santa. Then after flashlights were passed out and lights were lowered, the group especially enjoyed singing “Silent Night.” Santa spent time with each child to find out what they wanted for Christmas and posed with each family. As Santa had to leave for his big trip back to the North Pole the children sang “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” and Santa took the opportunity to sneak out of the building, eluding the paparazzi once again while the children enjoyed snacks before they headed home to bed, already in their P.J.’s.
Top Row (L): Hunter & Hailey Riehle with Santa. (M): Natalie & Kaitlyn Klimesh visit with Santa. (R): Twins Addison & McKinly Lugent came to the event with their grandfather Maury Kulish. Bottom Row (L): Nolan Sabelka, in sport ball pajamas, gives Santa a high five. (R): Ben, Ellie Rose and baby Charlie Ann Knutson pose with Santa. (Photos by Joyce Meyer)
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By Leah Kruse The South Winn wrestling team added a new meet to their schedule this year, a five-team duals meet at Jesup, held on Tuesday, December 17. As a team, the Warriors went 2-2 for the night beating Belle Plaine, 60-0 and Midland, 45-23. SW lost by a narrow margin to Jesup, 39-42 and lost to North Linn 33-48. Five South Winn grapplers went 4-0 on the mat including Ben Meyer, 160three decision, one fall; Ryan Hageman, 170- two fall, two forfeit; Landers Kuboushek, 182- one fall, three forfeit; Chris Brincks, 195- one fall, three forfeit and Anthony Emanuel, 220- two fall, two forfeit. Two wrestlers had a 3-1 night including Ben Unzeitig, 145- one fall, two forfeits – one loss by fall and Ethan Kipp, 285- one fall, two forfeits – one loss by fall. Individual results against Jesup included: Jesup won by forfeit at 120, 126, 132 and 138. Cody Fisher, 106, lost by fall 2:35 to Dylan Loomer; Luke Massman, 113, won by forfeit; Ben Unzeitig, 145, lost by fall 1:24, to Dalla Fowlkes; Lane Schnuelle, 152, lost by fall 3:21, to Charlie Faulkner; Ben Meyer, 160, won by decision 17-10, over Brendan Murray; Ryan Hageman, 170, won by fall 3:30, over Riley Murray; Landers Kuboushek, 182, won by fall 2:29, over
Ryan Even; Christopher Brincks, 195, won by forfeit; Anthony Emanuel, 220, won by fall 3:11 over Preston Schaufenbuel; Ethan Kipp, 285, won by fall 5:14, over Seth Smith. Dual results against Belle Plaine were: 113, 126, 132 and 138 had a double forfeit; Cody Fisher- 106, Ben Unzeitig- 145, Lane Schnuelle- 152, Ryan Hageman- 170, Landers Kuboushek182, Christopher Brincks- 195, Anthony Emanuel- 220 and Ethan Kipp, 285 all won by forfeit; Luke Massman, 120, won by fall 1:45, over Hunter Jones; Ben Meyer, 160, won by fall 5:10 over Joe Schwenn. Individual matches against North Linn included: North Linn won by forfeit at 120, 126, 132 & 138; Ben Unzeitig- 145, Landers Kuboushek- 182 and Christopher Brincks- 195 won by forfeit; Cody Fisher, 106, lost by fall 0:32, to Brock Henderson; Luke Massman, 113, lost by fall 3:23, to Dalton Bell; Lane Schnuelle, 152, lost by fall 0:57, to Alex Wascow; Ben Meyer, 160, won by decision 11-4, over Dakota Lopata; Ryan Hageman, 170, won by fall 1:15, over Jacob Rawson; Anthony Emanuel, 220, won by fall 0:23, over Kane McEnany; Ethan Kipp, 285, lost by fall 3:47, to Kyler
Schott. Against Midland, individual match results were: Midland won by forfeit at 126 and 132; there was a double forfeit at 113 and 138; Ryan Hageman- 170, Landers Kuboushek- 182, Anthony Emanuel- 220 and Ethan Kipp- 285 all won by forfeit; Cody Fisher, 106, won by fall 5:06, over Slayder Hanson; Luke Massman, 120, lost by fall 3:04, to Madison Gravel; Ben Unzeitig, 145, won by fall 3:27, over Brier Dunkel; Lane Schnuelle, 152, lost by tech fall 0-15, to Grant Miller; Ben Meyer, 160, won by decision 9-3, over Eli Slouha; Christopher Brincks, 195, won by fall 1:57, over Levi Dowland.
Left: Landers Kuboushek works to roll his opponent on to his back at the South Winn Invite. Kuboushek won the match by fall, 1:14, and won the 182# weight bracket. Above: Ben Meyer tries to escape from his opponent's hold at last Saturday's tournament held at South Winn. Meyer won the match by decision 12-6. (Photos by Leah Kruse)
Lady Warriors add two wins to their record beating CR 45-44 & Kee 49-36 By Leah Kruse SW vs. CR 12/13 Last Friday, South Winn played host to the Clayton Ridge Eagles for a UIC contest on the hardwood. The game started out slow with only 13 points put on the board between the two teams. SW led 9-4 at the end of the first quarter but struggled to drop shots in the second set adding just six points to their total while CR picked up their pace considerably to take the lead 15-18 at the half. The second half was intense, quick tempo basketball with the game coming down to just one point. The Eagles kept their pace high tacking on 13 more points but the Lady Warriors started to play better all over the court adding 12 points to their side of the board for a 2731 split with one quarter to play. With a four-point deficit, SW knew they had to have a big fourth quarter and hold off the Eagles while doing it. CR stayed on track making another 13 points for their final score but SW battled hard to tack up 18 points before the final buzzer to win the game 45-44. SW’s Micole Lansing focuses on the rim as she preps to shoot a free throw. (Photo by Leah Kruse) Team stats included: 45 pts, 17-57 FG, 5-14 3pt, 6-18 FT, 10 OR, 20 DR, 12 A, 15 S, 1 B. Player stats were: Lansing- 12pts, 4-12 FG, 4-9 3pt, 2 OR, 2 DR, 2 A, 4 S; Franzen- 12pts, 6-12 FG, 1 OR, 3 DR, 2 A, 1 S; P. Poshusta- 9pts, 4-13 FG, 1-4 3pt, 5 DR, 2 A, 3 S; Shindelar- 5pts, 1-12 FG, 3-9 FT, 3 OR, 5 DR, 2 S; Phillips- 4pts, 2-3 FG, 1 OR; DeVilbiss- 3pts, 3-6 FT, 1 OR, 2 DR, 5 A, 2 S; Bushman- 2 OR, 3 DR, 1 A, 2 S; Schwartzhoff- 1 B; J. Poshusta- 1 S.
By Leah Kruse SW @ Kee 12/17 South Winn played another UIC home game on Tuesday against the Kee Hawks. Bucket for bucket the score climbed in the first quarter keeping the game interesting ending the first quarter at 7-7. SW picked up the pace in the second set adding 18 points to their tally while holding CR to 10 points for a 25-17 score at the half. The third quarter went just like the first with neither team gaining any ground on the other as both teams added 11 points each to keep the gap the same and change the score to 36-28 at the end of the third. Kee couldn’t keep up with SW in the fourth frame and put in just eight points while the Lady Warriors added 13 points to their total for a final score of 49-36. Team stats included: 49 pts, 19-58 FG, 6-14 3pt, 5-8 FT, 13 OR, 23 DR, 16 A, 14 S, 1 B. Individual stats were: P. Poshusta- 23pts, 9-16 FG, 4-9 3pt, 1-2 FT, 1 OR, 8 DR, 3 A, 2 S; Lansing- 8pts, 2-6 FG, 2-4 3pt, 2-2 FT, 2 OR, 8 A, 6 S; Shindelar- 5pts, 2-12 FG, 1-2 FT, 2 OR, 3 DR, 1 A, 2 S; Franzen- 4pts, 2-5 FG, 2 OR, 1 DR, 1 A, 1 S; Hertges- 4pts, 2-8 FG, 2 DR; DeVilbiss- 2pts, 1-2 FG, 2 DR, 2 A, 2 S; J. Poshusta- 2pts, 1-1 FG; Phillips1pt, 1-2 FT, 3 OR, 4 DR, 1 B; Schwartzhoff3 OR, 3 DR, 1 A, 1 S.
SW’s Becca Hertges holds the ball out of the reach of a TV defender while trying to get a good look at the hoop. (Photo by Leah Kruse)
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TV ladies grab two more wins over Central & West Central By Leah Kruse TV vs. WC 12/16 Turkey Valley started a busy week of basketball on Monday when they hosted the West Central Blue Devils in a UIC competition. The Lady Trojans scored first with a bucket from senior Chloe Reicks less than a minute into the game but West Central was quick to answer with a two-pointer of their own to knot the score at 6:40. From that shot on, TV dominated the floor from rim to rim. Amanda Mueterthies changed the score to 4-2 followed by two jumpers and one free throw from Sadie Nymeyer to up TV’s lead to 9-2 with 3:20 still left on the clock. Mueterthies sunk another shot to total four points for the quarter with less than three minutes to go. Tay-
lor Novotny got into the mix adding two baskets off of rebounds pushing the Lady Trojans up to 15-2. C. Reicks ended the quarter with a two-pointer to push TV in the lead 17-2. Allison Kuennen was the first to change the score for TV in the second set with a free throw after four minutes had ticked off the clock. WC put in their second bucket of the game by Novotny answered with a two-pointer followed by a shot from beyond the arc by Nymeyer to push TV up to 23-4 with just over three minutes to play. The Blue Devils added five points in two shots trying desperately to stay in the game but Nymeyer responded with a breakaway layup and Morgen Kuennen finished off the half with two free
Trojans top Blue Devils 54-48
throws to give the Lady Trojans a 27-9 lead at halftime. TV continued to control the game in the third quarter allowing WC just four points in eight minutes while the Lady Trojans put in 12 points. C. Reicks added two, A. Kuennen put in a free throw, M. Kuennen made three shots in a row, two shots for two points each and three-pointer and Nymeyer ended the quarter with two free throws pushing TV’s lead to 39-13 with one quarter to play. With the starters sitting, the backup players hit the floor for TV and played a good quarter. WC put in only five points to TV’s six points with Macie Njus adding a two-pointer and Josie Einwalter putting in two buckets to help TV win 45-18.
Team stats were: 45pts, 18-58 FG, 2-9 3pt, 7-14 FT, 19 OR, 17 DR, 4 A, 21 S, 6 B. Player stats were: Nymeyer- 12pts, 4-13 FG, 1-3 3pt, 3-4 FT, 1 OR, 2 DR, 6 S; M. Kuennen- 9pts, 3-8 FG, 1-1 3pt, 2-2 FT, 1 OR, 2 DR, 4 S; Novotny- 6pts, 3-5 FG, 5 OR, 1 A, 2 S; C. Reicks- 6pts, 3-10 FG, 2 OR, 1 DR, 1 A, 2 S, 2 B; Mueterthies- 4pts, 2-7 FG, 2 OR, 3 DR, 1 A, 1 S, 4 B; Einwalter- 4pts, 2-4 FG, 2 OR, 1 DR; Njus- 2pts, 1-6 FG, 1 OR, 2 DR, 2 S; A. Kuennen- 2pts, 2-4 FT, 3 OR, 2 S; Baumler- 2 OR, 6 DR, 1 A, 2 S.
By Leah Kruse TV vs. Central 12/17 Day two of basketball for the Lady Trojans brought the Central Warriors to Jackson Junction for a UIC contest on the court. The first quarter was an offensive battle with both teams showing 15 points when the buzzer sounded. TV struggled to get as many shots to fall in the second set adding just seven points to their side of the board but Central had an even harder time as they only scored two points for a 22-17 split at the half. Both teams came out of the locker room cold and didn’t have a lot of offensive finesse through-
Far Left: Senior Allison Kuennen moves the ball toward the baseline while keeping it out of reach of a WC defender at Monday's game. Left: Sophomore Macie Njus drives past a WC defender on her way to the hoop. (Photos by Leah Kruse)
out the quarter. The Lady Trojans added just six points while Central put in only five changing the score to 28-22 with just one quarter to go. Central perked up in the fourth frame trying make a comeback by tacking on 11 points to their total but TV picked up their pace as well to score nine points keeping the game in their favor with a final tally of 37-33.
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Team stats include: 37pts, 14-43 FG, 2-9 3pt, 7-13 FT, 7 OR, 18 DR, 6 A, 6 S, 2 B. Player stats were: S. Reicks15pts, 5-7 FG, 2-4 3pt, 3-7 FT, 1 A, 2 S; C. Reicks- 9pts, 4-8 FG, 1-2 FT, 1 DR; Mueterthies- 6pts, 2-2 FG, 2-2 FT, 2 OR, 2 DR, 1 A, 1 S; Nymeyer4pts, 2-8 FG, 4 DR, 3 A, 3 S; Novotny2pts, 1-7 FG, 3 OR; M. Kuennen- 1pt, 1-2 FT, 1 OR, 3 DR, 2 B; A. Kuennen1 OR, 5 DR, 1 A; Njus: 3 DR.
By Leah Kruse TV vs. WC 12/16/13 Turkey Valley started out their week with a UIC contest against the West Central Blue Devils on their home court last Monday. The Trojans kicked off the game with a 7-0 lead created by a three-point shot from Justin Hackman and back-to-back jumpers by Riley Buchheit. WC got on the board with a bucket and one free throw but Buchheit answered with another shot to keep TV in the lead 9-3 with over four minutes left in the first quarter. WC put in another shot but Ryan Busta responded with one as well followed by a jumper from Ryan Izer to keep TV in the lead 13-5. The Blue Devils made another shot but Ry. Busta knocked down a trey to add to the Trojans lead. WC made their last two-pointer of the quarter to total nine points but TV kept adding points to their side of the board. R. Izer put in two points followed by Steven Landa getting on the board with a jumper for a 20-9 spread
with 1:46 still on the clock. Riley Busta finished the quarter with two three-pointers making the score 26-9 TV. WC scored first in the second set but Buchheit sunk two buckets to answer and keep the gap at 30-11 with more than half of the quarter to go. WC nailed a shot from outside the three-point line to breathe life into their game while Hackman put in two more points for TV, which would be the Trojans last points of the half. WC went on a scoring frenzy sinking two treys, two jumpers and three free throws cutting their deficit to 32-27 at the half. “Tonight in the first quarter we were getting great looks at the basket and couldn’t seem to miss. In the second quarter we weren›t making the extra pass like we were in the first quarter and we let them back into the game,” Coach Sullivan stated. “West Central started knocking down some outside shots and we only led by five at halftime.” WC added just eight points to their total in the third quarter but TV tacked on 12 points from a two-pointer each by Hackman and Ry. Busta and two treys and a bucket from Ri. Busta for a 44-35 score at the end of three. The Blue Devils pushed hard to improve their score and added 13 points in the last eight minutes but the Trojans put in 10 points with two three-pointers from Ri. Busta and two free throws by Ry. Busta to make the final tally 54-48. “At halftime we had to make a few adjustments and the kids came out and did a nice job of adjusting. The kids played hard all night. At the end of first quarter we told the kids that even though we shot the lights out it was going to be on the defensive end where we were going to win this game. We thought our kids played hard and executed our game plan to shut down their big man who was averaging 27 points a game coming in,” Sullivan finished. Stats on page10 Top: Senior Ryan Busta waits for this teammates to get set before he moves the ball closer to the hoop to start the play. Bottom: Senior Justin Izer surveys the WC players between him and the board before he puts up a shot from outside the arc. (Photos by Leah Kruse)
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Tuesday, December 24, 2013 Stats from page 9 Team stats were: 54pts, 22-53 FG, 8-18 3pt, 2-9 FT, 7 OR, 28 DR, 14 A, 9 S, 2 B. Player stats were: Ri. Busta17pts, 6-14 FG, 5-10 3pt, 2 OR, 5 DR, 2 A; Ry. Busta- 11pts, 4-8 FG, 1-2 3pt, 2-4 FT, 1 OR, 3 DR, 3 A, 2 S; Buchheit- 10pts, 5-16 FG, 3 OR, 5 DR, 2 A, 1 S, 2 B; R. Izer- 7pts, 3-6 FG, 1-1 3pt, 4 DR, 2 A, 3 S; Hackman- 7pts, 3-5 FG, 1-1 3pt, 2 DR, 1 S; Landa- 2pts, 1-2 FG, 5 DR, 1 A, 1 S; Throndson- 3 DR, 3 A; J. Izer- 1 OR, 1 A, 1 S; Mohlis- 1 DR.
Trojans take win from Central 74-66 By Leah Kruse TV vs. Central 12/17/13 On Tuesday, the Trojans hosted the Central Warriors for another UIC competition on the hardwood in Jackson Junction. The first half was a tough offensive battle with the score staying close throughout all 16 minutes. The Trojans worked hard and put in 21 points in the first quarter but the Warriors stuck right with them scoring 19 points before the buzzer. Central repeated their work in the second set doubling their score with another 19 points but TV struggled to produce as many points adding 15 points to their total for a 36-38 split at the half in favor of Central. “Tonight we got off to a quick start and led 6-0 but from there on it was back and forth,” commented Coach Sullivan. TV came out of the locker room fired up and ready to play again
and had another 21 points quarter on offensive while the Warriors fizzled the entire quarter adding just eight points to their total putting the Trojans back in the lead 57-43 with one quarter to go. The Warriors found a rhythm again in the fourth frame and put up 23 points before the end of the game and although TV slowed down a bit on offense, they scored 17 points to keep the lead and take the win 74-66. “In the 3rd quarter we started creating some turnovers and were a lot more aggressive. We took a 14-point lead going into the 4th quarter. Central Elkader made a run using the long ball to get back within two points. At the end we did a nice job of running our sets and making crucial free throws to secure the win,” Sullivan continued. “We got whatever we wanted on offense all night but defensively we struggled throughout the
game. We didn’t move our feet and got called for a lot of fouls and gave them a lot of free points from the charity stripe. I give Central a lot of credit as their kids never quit even when we stretched our lead to 14 points.”
Team points included: 74 pts, 28-61 FG, 2-13 3pt, 16-28 FT, 9 OR, 22 DR, 9 A, 13 S, 1 B. Player stats were: Ry. Busta25pts, 11-15 FG, 3-7 FT, 7 DR, 3 A, 4 S; Landa- 14pts, 6-13 FG, 1-1 3pt, 1-2 FT, 2 OR, 4 DR, 2 S; Buchheit- 12pts, 3-6 FG, 6-9 FT, 1 OR, 7 DR, 1 S; Ri. Busta- 9pts, 1-9 FG, 1-6 3pts, 6-6 FT 1 OR, 1 DR, 1 A; Throndson- 6pts, 3-7 FG, 3 OR, 1 DR, 1 S, 1 B; Hackman- 6pts, 3-6 FG, 1 DR, 4 S; R. Izer- 2pts, 1-2 FG, 1 OR, 3 A, 1 S; B. Busta- 1 OR, 1 DR, 2 A.
Turkey Valley Elementary Christmas Concert
Turkey Valley kindergarteners sing and dance in their very first Christmas program last Friday, December 13th. (Photo by Leah Kruse)
The 4th grade “angels” sing for the large crowd gathered to see the program. (Photo by Leah Kruse)
Far Left: The TV 2nd grade students perform, “I want a hippopotamus for Christmas”. Left: The Turkey Valley 6th graders sing a fun Hawaiian Christmas song in their grass skirts at their last TV Elementary Christmas Program. (Photos by Leah Kruse)
letters to santa Trinity Catholic School Kindergarten: Dear Santa, I would like a make-up and a nail set. Annika Bodensteiner
Dear Santa, I would like a remote control car and a red tractor. Ty Moudry
Dear Santa, I would like a trap for St. Nick. Henry Schmitt Dear Santa, I would like an easy bake oven and play dough maker. Morgan Wenthold Dear Santa, I would like a red tractor. Mitchell Kriener Dear Santa, I would like Legos and a robot dinosaur and a remote control car. Raul Perez Dear Santa, I would like a remote control light up car. Grant Balk
Dear Santa, I would like a tractor, combine and snowmobile. Ryan Lukes First Grade:
Dear Santa, I would like a real puppy. Sara Adams Dear Santa, I would like a Kindle and a 3DS. Jordan Kriener
Dear Santa, I would like an easy bake oven, a beauty salon, and an American girl doll. Kinsey Reicks Dear Santa, I would like an easy bake oven. Morgan Vsetecka Dear Santa, I would like a DSi and more movies. Calen Franzen Dear Santa, I would like an American Girl doll and a pogo stick. Brooklyn Kuennen Dear Santa, I would like the first Batman, Mario Brothers, a Kindle, and a DSi XL. Kaden Barton-Franzen Dear Santa, I would like an Oreo set for an easy bake oven and a beauty salon. Emma Brinks
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Christmas Story in Historic Barn
The audience (left) joined in singing carols at the event, as the band (above) plays Christmas carols. (Photos by Joyce Meyer)
By Joyce Meyer The Spirit of Christmas was felt indeed in the warm Hogenson historic barn on the Middle Calmar Road again this year with a packed crowd celebrating the Christmas story in song and word as snow fell softly outside. “The ecumenical event included people of all ages in a musical celebration of the birth of Christ. Involving and promoting friendly relations between different religions is what this annual event is all about,” explains committee member Annie Rude of Calmar. Preparing for the big event, Dale Hogenson’s family and other “friends of the barn Christmas event” retrieved a 30 foot donated tree from Jim Bappe at the Holiday Pines Bappe farm by Decorah on a flat-bed wagon. Christmas in the Hogenson family barn, known as “Chase The Adventure Lodge and Hunt Club,” originated in 2007 when the fam-
ily invited the neighborhood country church, Springfield Lutheran, to join them in offering something to the community in the way of a musical and scriptural celebration. Local musicians played and all sang around the Christmas tree. Since then the event has been so enjoyed by neighbors and friends that it has continued to a larger scale. By 2010 there was a committee of people who took an interest in working with the Hogenson family to plan this beautiful tradition. The 2013 event held recently once again filled the barn to capacity with young and old, as they sang, prayed, and celebrated the simple beginning of a “Christmas in the Barn” long ago. Committee member Ruth Skrukrud explains, “I just wanted to share that on the first year when Dale was not going to be in the area for Christmas he asked if I would see to it that Christmas in the barn would still happen. It
was then I could see in his heart as his eyes welled with tears, that he wanted to have a place that all would have a place to be at Christmas and all would be welcome, if they had a family or not, church or no church. Somewhere that everyone would have a place to be and enjoyed. I said yes, without realizing the challenge, but I am so glad that I did. I approached Christian Life Center, which became a huge part of the participants, along with Springfield Lutheran church who teamed up to make it happen. My goal was to approach the variety of denominations so that there was not any one separate denomination but it was a celebration that brought them all together and
welcomed everyone. It has been a blessing ever since and has grown every year.” The 2013 event began as Benjamin Unzeitig blew the Shofar, which was an instrument used in biblical times to announce an important event, that night it was the celebration of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Led by Pastor Terry Landsgaard, the Advent Litany candles were lit by four generations of the Hogenson family, Arlene Hogenson, Dale Hogenson, Johanna Hogenson, and one year old Wesson Hogenson. Readings by several pastors included Pastor Doug Bryce of Christian Life Center, Pastor Dave Lenth of Zion Lutheran Church in Castalia, Pas-
tor Tim Borseth of Life House Church in Decorah, Pastor Linda Thompson of Calmar Community United Medthodist Chruch in Calmar, Pastory Terry Landsgaard of Stavanger Lutheran Chruch in Ossian, Father Dan Knipper, retired Catholic Priest, Pastor Joseph Needham of Living Hope Bapist Church in Ossian. Music was provided by the Tuesday Night Barn Jammers and Grass Run Bluegrass Band. The Children’s Angel Choir is one of the favorites and various local musicians and vocalists sang as well. There was also a Living Nativity, sing-along and fellowship as the crowd remembered the simple beginnings of the real reason for the season.
Left:The crowd listens as the band plays merry music at the Christmas in the Barn. Middle:The angel choir and the audience listens to the story of Christmas, as the live nativity watches from the loft above. Right: The angel choir sang “Away in a Manger” during the event. (Photos by Joyce Meyer)
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Tuesday, December 24, 2013
2013 Dubuque Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women Convention/LTD The ACCW Convention was held October 19. The day began with Bible Enthronement, Welcome was extended by ACCW Spiritual Advisors Msgr. Dean Walz of Delhi and Msgr. Cletus Hawes of Ossian. Convention Business meeting was called to order by ACCW President Mary Rausch of Fort Atkinson. Some of the highlights were: Purse and Silent Auctions, over 1860 Layettes reported donated to Layettes Landslide, the Blessed Virgin Shrine altar, Spirituality, Leadership and Service display booths, as well as History, Scrapbooks, Respect Life, National Catholic Society of Foresters and CDA. The six hour leadership training development program was conducted by the NCCW LTD team Past National President Ellen Bachman of Palmetto, Florida and Parliamentarian Pat Reymann of Eagan, Minnesota. After awarding the LTD Certificates, the parish Mass concluded the day. The Mass intentions were for the living and deceased members of the ACCW. Parish women can plan to attend the next Dubuque ACCW Convention scheduled for October 11, 2014 at St. Mary’s in Waverly.
Pictured above are the 69 ladies of the 100 persons who participated in the ACCW Convention at Ossian De Sales School gym on Saturday, October 19. The event was hosted by Dubuque Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women, Decorah Deanery and the Ossian De Sales parish women. Attendees were from Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Florida.
South Winneshiek Class of ʼ73 Holds Reunion The South Winneshiek Class of 1973 held their 40th class reunion on November 30, 2013 at Chase the Adventure Lodge outside of Calmar.
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Those present were: On the stairs l to r: Charlene (Anderson) Holthaus, Joyce (Zweibohmer) Gregg, Ruth (Triska) Boeding, Kathy (Hageman) Johnson, Cindy (Heying) Schaaf, Glenda (Klimesh) Ross, Madonna (Hageman) Price, Linda (Hageman) Lukes, Chris (Gehling) Moellers, Nancy (Elsbernd) Brinks, Mary Lou (Lensing) Hackman. Standing l to r: Kurt Uhlenhake, Dan Klimesh, Roger Humpal, Dave Humpal, Bill Ludwig, John Humpal, Dave Ondrashek, Ken Lutkenhaus, Dave Luzum, Ron Novak, Roger Egeland, Warren Clark, Dean Huinker, Rich Lukes, Lonnie Holthaus. Kneeling l to r: Sue (Skinner) Ondrashek, Cindy (Sheidel) Luhring, Wanda (Lensing) Cole, Pete Weiand and Morris Holthaus.
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Notice Of Public Hearing Before The Zoning Board Of Adjustment Winneshiek County An appeal to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for an interpretation of the zoning ordinance as applied to the property described as: Lots 8 & 9 of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 5, and Lots 4, 5, & 6 of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 4, all of Township 99 North, Range 9 West of the 5th P.M. Winneshiek County, Iowa. Said parcels having a common address of 3312 Chimney Rock Rd, Cresco, IA. The purpose of this appeal is:
Overturn the Zoning Administrator’s order that 3 structures have been illegally constructed without Construction Compliance Certificates and must be removed. The petitioner is Debra Keefe. The Public Hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Adjustment on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. in the Large Courtroom, Courthouse, Decorah, Iowa, at which time you may appear, if you so desire, either in person or by agent or attorney in opposition to or support of the proposed request. Published in the Calmar Courier on December 24, 2013.
Northeast Iowa Sales Commission Waukon, Iowa | (563) 568-4501 Thursday, December 19, 2013 Fed Cattle
343 Head
High Yielding Choice Beef Strs & Hfrs
133-136.75
Choice Beef Steer & Heifers
130-133
Select & Choice Beef Steers & Heifers
130 & down
High Yielding Choice Holstein Steers
120-122.85
Choice Holstein Steers Select & Choice Holstein Steers Cull Cows 20% sold from
117-120
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313 Head 80-90
60% sold from
67-80
20% sold below
67 & down
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15 Head 90-100
(Thin, full, and bulls over 1 ton discounted)
90 & down
Calves
71 Calves
80% of Holstein Bull Calves brought from
90-130
Light and Poor Quality Calves
90 & 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
Beef Steers 600 to 700 lbs
167-193.5
Beef Steers 700 to 800 lbs
158-169
Beef Steers over 800 lbs.
150 & down
Beef Heifers under 300 lbs.
NO TEST
Beef Heifers 300 to 400 lbs.
183-192
Beef Heifers 400 to 500 lbs.
168-180
Beef Heifers 500 to 600 lbs.
160-178
Beef Heifers 600 to 700 lbs.
150-165
Beef Heifers 700 to 800 lbs.
NO TEST
Beef Heifers over 800 lbs.
NO TEST
Holstein Steers 300 to 400 lbs.
125-146
Holstein Steers 400 to 500 lbs.
125-149
Holstein Steers 500 to 600 lbs.
110-125
Holstein Steers 600-700 lbs
108-120
Holstein Steers 700-800 lbs
107-115
Holstein Steers 800-1000 lbs
112 & down
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Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors Minutes & Claims December 9, 2013 The Board of Supervisors met as per adjournment with Ashbacher, Karlsbroten, Logsdon, and Kuhn present. Lee Bjerke, county Engineer, met with the Board to discuss road matters. Jon Lubke, county GIS/IT Director, met with the Board to give a demonstration of online GIS programs. Barb Schroeder, county Conservation Director, met with the Board to discuss Conservation programs. She also recommended reappointment of David Ludwig to the Conservation Board. Moved by Kuhn and seconded by Karlsbroten to approve the claims filed with the Board. Motion carried unanimously. John Halverson, county Maintenance Supervisor, met with the Board to discuss his FY15 budget. Moved by Ashbacher and seconded by Karlsbroten to approve the minutes for the Monday, December 2, 2013 meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Teresa Bockman, county Recorder, met with the Board to discuss her FY15 budget. Andy Van Der Maaten, county Attorney, met with the Board to discuss county issues. Moved by Karlsbroten and seconded by Kuhn to adjourn to 9:30 a.m. Monday, December 16, 2013. Motion carried unanimously. ATTEST Benjamin D Steines, County Auditor John Logsdon, Chairman Board of Supervisors Claims 12/09/2013 General Basic Fund A-Tec Recycling Inc., Services ................273.78 Ace Communications GroupTelephone, Service ....................................................89.24 Alliant Energy, Utilities .........................2312.37 Anderson Law, Legal Services...............7237.50 Anundsen Publishing, Printing ..................76.00 Area Transportation, Services ..................586.88 Terry Buenzow, Reimbursement ..............165.60 Lynne Bullerman, Reimbursement ............17.49 Calmar Courier, Publications ...................211.50 Carquest Auto Parts, Supplies ..................226.23 Casper Plmbg & Htg, Inc, Repairs.........1408.37 Gregory B Clark , Services ....................1857.84 Culligan, Services ....................................130.25 DALCO, Supplies ....................................147.96 Dan’s Service, Supplies ...............................8.00 Decorah Ace Hardware, Supplies ..............81.38 Decorah News Company, Publications ....706.52 Decorah Tire Service, Services ..............1350.35 Decorah Veterinary Clinic, Services ........157.85 Digital Ally, Equipment .........................4440.00 Electronic Engineering, Services ...............19.90 Fareway Stores, Supplies .........................241.04 Farmers Union Co-op, Supplies.................16.90 Ossian Bee, Publications..........................425.97 Tim Felton, Reimbursement ......................30.00 FoxFury, LLC, Equipment .......................410.00 Fremont Industries, Inc, Supplies ............295.16 Galls/Quartermaster, Supplies....................21.00 GT Distributors-Austin, Equipment.........114.90 John Halverson, Reimbursement ...............25.00 Headington Repair, Services ......................18.95 Hovey LP Gas, Inc, Fuel ..........................187.00 Huber’s Store, Supplies..............................45.75
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IA St Sheriffs & Deputies Assn, Mbsp ....575.00 ICEC, Registration .....................................70.00 Iowa Law Enforcement Academy, Reg......15.00 Farm Plan, Supplies ...................................74.34 Larry Sharps Trucking, Services ............7283.89 Leon’s Auto & Truck Repair, Services ......41.50 Dr. Kevin Locke, Services .......................230.00 Malcom Enterprises Inc, Services............630.00 Marco Inc, Services ...................................49.80 Dan Marx, Reimbursement ........................20.00 Mediacom, Services ...................................78.77 MN Supply, Services ...............................338.84 NE IA Comm Action, Services ................571.37 NE Iowa Backhoe Service, Services ......3400.00 NE Iowa RSVP Program, App ...............3000.00 NEIT, Internet ..........................................162.99 Steven Nesvik, Reimbursement ...............433.43 Paetec, Telephone Service........................204.74 Perry Novak Electric, Services ................266.80 Postmaster, Postage ..................................258.00 Carrie Quandahl, Reimbursement ............430.00 Ricoh USA Inc, Maint Agreement ...........200.04 Riley’s Inc, Supplies ................................495.01 Rite Price, Supplies ....................................67.10 Ruby’s Inc, Services...............................1360.00 Schilling Paper, Supplies .........................254.86 Schroeder’s Cleaning Service, Services...200.00 Sharps Trucking, Services........................160.00 Sherwin Williams, Paint...........................102.78 Solutions, Services .....................................78.64 Staples Credit Plan, Supplies .....................13.42 State Medical Examiners Office, Serv .....117.00 Ben Steines, Reimbursement .....................90.00 Sundance Travel, Services .......................565.20 Taser International, Equipment ................435.66 US Foods, Supplies ..................................144.49 Steve Vanden Brink, Services ..................120.00 Verizon Wireless, Cell Service ...............1049.80 Vick’s Plumbing & Heating, Repairs .......489.00 Walmart Community/GECRB, Supp .......282.91 Wiltgen Construction, Inc, Materials .........34.00 Windstream, Telephone Service...............863.93 Winneshiek Co Extension, App .............5000.00 World Data Corporation, Publications .....300.00 General Basic Public Health Ability Networks Inc, Services ................150.00 Scott Barnett, Reimbursement ...................21.56 Fairway Outdoor Funding, LLC, Adv....1020.00 Julie Goedken, Reimbursement .................95.04 P. J. Herold, Services..................................40.00 Penny Herold, Reimbursement ................299.20 Sally Herold, Reimbursement ..................126.72 Honeywell HomMed, Equipment ............165.00 Cheryl McConnell, Reimbursement ........143.88 Rennard Mumford, Reimbursement ........144.32 NE IA Comm Action Corp, Services .......205.81 Karla O’Connell, Reimbursement ...........135.08 Nancy Olson-Folstad, Reimbursement ....278.96 Selina Quandahl, Reimbursement ............154.00 Nancy Sacquitne, Reimbursement .............69.52 Keri Sand, Reimbursement ..........................7.04 Storey Kenworthy, Supplies.....................308.60 US Cellular, Cell Service ......................... 111.24 Krista Vanden Brink, Reimbursement .........4.40 Eunice Veeder, Reimbursement .................31.24 Verizon Wireless, Cell Service .................183.14 Walmart Community/GECRB, Supplies......1.26 Wennes Communications, Adv ................600.00 Winn County Auditor, Rent ...................7384.00 General Supplemental Fund IMWCA, Insurance ..............................14420.00 Whitney Reporting Services, Services .....223.60 General Reap Grant Fund City of Decorah, REAP........................25000.00 Water Testing Grant Fund State Hygienic Laboratory, Services ........210.00 MH/DD Services Fund Windstream, Telephone Service.................88.15 Rural Services Basic Fund Teresa Berg, Meeting .................................45.00
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Randy Buddenberg, Meeting .....................45.00 Calmar Courier, Publications .....................12.14 Ossian Bee, Publications............................76.62 Hawkeye Sanitation, Inc, Services.........1806.20 IA Environmental Health Assoc, Mbsp .....20.00 Iowa Groundwater Association, Mbsp.......30.00 IOWWA, Membership .............................205.00 Kwik Trip Inc, Fuel ....................................68.93 Randy Logsdon, Site Rent .......................100.00 Ronald Ludeking, Meeting ........................45.00 John Nielsen, Meeting ...............................45.00 Sharps Trucking, Services......................2700.00 Winn Co Landfill, Fees ............................819.20 Winn County Auditor, Postage...................44.69 Secondary Road Fund Ace Comm Group, Telephone Serv .........139.29 Alliant Energy, Utilities .........................1415.21 Ames Environmental Inc., Service ..........125.00 Aramark Uniform Services, Services ......351.14 Barnes/Bowman Dist, Supplies ...............575.12 Beans Tire Service, Supplies....................120.00 Bear Creek Archeology Inc, Service ......4945.79 Becker Hardware, Supplies ........................42.98 Beckman’s Ace Hdwe, Supplies ................23.60 Black Hills Energy, Natural Gas Serv ......163.98 Bodensteiner Implement Co, Serv ......... 1110.68 Brennan Const Co, Construction .........35936.21 Brown Supply Co, Supplies ...................1066.12 Bruening Rock Prod, Materials............45248.23 Carquest Auto Parts, Supplies ................1250.11 City of Ft Atk Cle, Road Use Tax ..........1897.56 City of Ridgeway, Utilities ........................14.46 City of Spillville, Road Use Tax ............7610.54 Culligan, Services ......................................39.25 Decorah Ace Hardware, Supplies ..............66.09 Decorah Tire Service, Services ............15097.62 Diamond Mowers, Supplies .....................674.17 Don’s Truck Sales Inc, Supplies ............7538.67 Earth View Enviro, Services ..................4997.35 Fastenal Co, Supplies ...................................7.81 FleetPride, Parts .....................................2361.74 Hancock Concrete Products, LLC, Materials ...........................................87899.00 Hovden Oil Co, Fuel ............................25275.76 IA Dept of Trans, Supplies .........................35.50 Iowa Prison Ind, Materials .......................480.15 Kirkeby Welding, Services.........................75.00 Mabel Co-op Telephone, Tele Serv ............90.35 Malcom Enterprises Inc, Services............100.50 Martin Equipment of IA/IL, Inc, Supp ......53.37 Monroe Truck Equip, Supplies ..............3825.64 Moyson Resources, Services ...................337.50 Napa Auto Parts, Services ........................435.65 NEIT, Internet ............................................59.99 North American Salt, Materials ...........28171.52 Racom Corp, Services..............................166.00 Ridgeway Lumber, Materials .......................6.95 Riley’s Inc, Supplies ..................................28.10 Skyline Construction, Materials...........11806.08 Storey Kenworthy, Supplies.......................23.96 Terracon, Services ..................................4065.00 Hawkeye Trucks, Parts...........................4757.90 Truck Country of Iowa, Equip/Serv .........184.38 Windstream, Telephone Service...............332.72 Winn Co Landfill, Fees ........................20509.44 Winn Coop Assn, lumber ...........................96.00 Co Conserv Capital Improv Fund Wiltgen Construction, Inc, Materials .....3608.44 County Assessor Agency Fund Verizon Wireless, Cell Service ...................51.56 E911 Surcharge Fund Ace Comm. Group, E911 Service ............799.18 AT&T, E911 Service ..................................40.72 Mabel Co-op Telephone, E911 Service....132.08 Winneshiek Co Health Ins Fund Midwest Group Benefits, Fees .................577.50 Grand Total.......................................438424.19
Sale Results for Dec. 16, 2013 High Choice Beef Strs & Hfrs........ 133; 136.5 Choice Beef Strs & Hfrs.................... 128; 133 Select & Choice Beef Strs & Hfrs ..... 121; 128 High Choice Hlstn Strs & Hfrs...........116; 119 Choice Holstein Strs & Hfrs...............112; 116 Select & Choice Hlstn Strs & Hfrs .... 105; 112 Market Cows ......................................... 60; 78 High Dressing Market Cows .............. 78; 87.5 Market Bulls.................................... 76.5; 93.5 Good Tk Hm Hlstn Veal Calves ...........90-160
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