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Calmar Subway Sees Ribbon Cutting By Michael Hohenbrink Editor A new business in Calmar is looking forward to a grand opening celebration as the store settles into the community. “Everybody’s been open arms,” said Heath Landt, who along with his wife, Chris, is an owner of the Subway franchise. A ribbon cutting Friday helped to cap a busy few weeks for the store, which first began serving customers Sept. 1. “We really look forward to being part of the community and bringing a positive impact to the downtown area,” said owner Chris Landt.

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Melinda Wiedow is store manager for Calmar. Chris noted Wiedow’s experience. “She has worked for Subway for the last 10 years so she is not new to the scene,” said Chris. The business employs 10 people. “It is great to welcome Chris & Keith and their Subway franchise to the Calmar Community,” said Don Wurtzel, economic development director for Calmar. “They have been great to work [with] as they made their decision to build and locate in Calmar. They will be a great asset for Calmar.” A grand opening celebration is set for Oct. 13. That event will run from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the day.

Calmar's Subway store saw a ribbon cutting Friday. Pictured at the event are (front row, l-r): Don Wurtzel, Mary McEnaney, Dr. Liang Chee Wee, Calmar Subway owners Heath and Chris Landt, Calmar Mayor Keith Frana and store manager Melinda Wiedow; back row: Don Schroeder, ReNae Frana, Randy Frana, Ron Bullerman, Jim Buchheit, Al Brockmeyer and John Heying. Photo by Michael Hohenbrink

Northeast Iowa Community College has given formal approval to joining with area communities for a South Winn Recreation program. With approval already in place between Calmar, Ossian and Spillville, the college’s board of trustees gave its imprimatur to the idea during a Sept. 19 meeting of the board. The board’s approval comes in the form of a 28E agreement, a type of agreement between various governmental agencies. The agreement would create a five-member South Winneshiek Recreational Program Board and a new recreation director who would receive office space and support at the Calmar campus. “Northeast Iowa Community College is extremely pleased to be able to establish this partnership with area communities,” said Liang Chee Wee, Ph.D., NICC president. “Collaboratively, we can bring together more children and youth of our communities to form sports leagues without having to travel long distances to participate.”

Disaster Declaration Possible By Michael Hohenbrink Editor

The historic Fort Atkinson came to life over the weekend with the 40th Annual Rendezvous Days celebration.

Rendezvous Days Returns Honoring 'Fallen Comrades'

Governor Terry Branstad on Friday issued a formal disaster proclamation for 13 counties including Chickasaw County while residents wait to hear if a federal declaration will be coming. The state proclamation allows for state resources to be used, activates the National Guard and activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Program, which provides grants of up to $5,000 for households with incomes up to 200 percent of the current federal poverty level. The declaration comes after a massive pounding by Mother Nature pushed area waterways into flood stage. Some areas of Iowa saw around 13 inches of rain during the pummeling. “A tropical air mass shifted into the area Tuesday, and for days, interacted with a stationary front to produce numerous rounds of storms,” said the National Weather Service in a statement. Rainfall rates of 1-3 inches per hour were recorded. “Rainfall totals of 3-7 inches

were reported across the entire area from Tuesday night through Friday morning,” the weather service said. “However, there were some localized much higher amounts of 9-11 inches.” On top of already saturated ground, flooding resulted. The Turkey River at Spillville crested Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at 13.73 feet. Major flood stage is 13 feet. Multiple accidents were seen Wednesday in Fayette County as a toppled tree led to collisions while deputies and county conservation and residents worked to remove the tree from the roadway while drivers, blinded by the storm, kept colliding with the tree. Continued bouts of rain over several days complicated efforts, though with the dawn of the new week, clear skies look to be in store for the region for the next several days. More Info: Listen to an interview with Sen. Charles Grassley including the possibility of a federal disaster declaration for the area. Follow the link in our online flooding story at calmarcourier.com.

Gray skies threatened but couldn’t hold back Rendezvous Days. Going into the event’s 40th year, flooding throughout much of Iowa made for a wetter and muddier iteration of the event, but visitors still turned out for the celebration. This year’s theme was “Fallen Comrades.” A highlight of the celebration, drawing the attention of visitors, was the cannon drill. Visitors could also check out a Melodrama, sample food and games and check out a slice of life from the 1840s. See more photos online at midamericapublishing.smugmug. com/Calmar-Courier. Rendezvous Days to page 6 A sack race drew eager young participants.

Turkey Valley Class of 2029 Turkey Valley kindergarten students took part in “Crazy Hat Day” during Homecoming week. Pictured (front row, l-r) are: Jaxon Schultz,Alexa Mueterthies, Mackenzie Albertson, Hayle Gillen and Annebelle Scheidel; middle row: Kole Adams, Aubrey Reicks, Tierney Franzen, Brady Gruenberg, Blade Hurd, Liam Olliney and Eder Hernandez; back row: Jesse Upton, Bentley Hulbert, Bryn Franzen, Lauryn Dagit, Aubry Schroeder, Annika Kuennen and Karter Kriener. Photo courtesy Brenda Frana

ABOVE: The villain is introduced during a performance of the Melodrama. LEFT: Children's games from the 1840s kept youngsters entertained during the 40th Annual Rendezvous Days. Photos by Nichol Hohenbrink

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Turkey Valley Students Visit Fire Safety House Members of area fire departments paid a visit to Turkey Valley Sept. 19 as they brought a “Fire Safety House” to the school. The Fire Safety House is a mobile fire education tool designed to teach children vital burn prevention and fire escape methods through a fun and safe simulation of common household hazards. The Fire Safety House is equipped with multiple areas that feature the types of dangers children should look for. In addition, the house fills with a non-toxic smoke to teach children to crawl low to safety. A heated door helps children choose the right exit. An escape ladder in the bedroom allows them to practice emergency escapes. First graders are pictured with area firemen. Photos courtesy Turkey Valley CSD

Seventh graders are pictured with area firemen.

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Tlustys Celebrating 50 Years Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Tlusty will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a card shower. Ronald Tlusty and Geraldine Brincks were married Oct 8, 1966, at St. Luke Catholic Church in St. Lucas. Ron and Geri are the parents of five children: Kenny (Connie)

Tlusty, of Cresco; Donna, of Trevor, Wis.; Cheryl (Gary) Marsh, of Anamosa; Duane (Michelle), of Cresco, and Gary (Melissa), of Cresco. They have 10 grandchildren. Cards of congratulations may be sent to 22477 200th St., Cresco, IA 52136.

National 4-H Week Co-Champions 4-H Club will mark National 4-H Week the week of Oct 8.The co-ed 4-H group serves the Ossian, Fort Atkinson and Calmar area. Submit your club's photo by email to calmarnews@midamericapub.com or by mail to P.O. Box 507, Calmar, IA 52132. Photo courtesy Karla Hageman

Cluster Hosting Upcoming Speakers

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Christ Our Hope Cluster will host two upcoming speakers at events set for the month of October.

Pork Chops On-A-Stick Dinner Sunday, October 2 • 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Be Empowered by the “Real Presence” of the Eucharist! Up first, will be Dr. Phil Drey, a professor of religion and theology at Mt. Mercy U n i v e r s i t y, who will speak on the “Real Presence” in the Eucharist. Topics covered will include transubstantiation, the scripDr. Phil Drey tural basis for Eucharistic doctrine and the teachings of the Church Fathers. The presentation will take place Sunday, Oct. 9, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Lawler from 12 to 2:15 p.m. The presentation will be in the gold room of the church basement.

Train Station parking lot MEAL ALSO INCLUDES: Baked Potato and Coleslaw

ABOVE: The educational play barns for children at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds have been rebuilt. RIGHT: Jessica Schmitt has earned her Girl Scout Gold Award by rebuilding educational play barns for children at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds. Photos courtesy Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1st • 9 a.m. — 3 p.m. Chihak Hall, Spillville

Schmitt Earns Gold Award

Start your holiday early this year with a wonderful assortment of arts, crafts and household items!

A Fort Atkinson girl has earned the highest award in scouting for her dedication to serving her community. Jessica Schmitt has earned her Gold Award through Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois by rebuilding educational play barns for children at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds. Schmitt took action by asking her Girl Scout troop and community to help her with repainting, building new floors and repairing deteriorating tin roofing. She also wrote to many farm councils in Iowa to ask them for donations of books, posters, coloring books and other materials that would make learning about agriculture fun for kids.

St. Wenceslaus Guild will be serving lunch from 9 a.m. — 3 p.m. (Take outs available) Serving: homemade chicken noodle soup, hot chicken sandwiches, kolaches, rolicky(rolls), pies and desserts. Wood Crafts • LuLaRoe Annette & Heidi Clothing • Sewn Items • Decorated Gourds • House Plants • Seasonal Décor • Tastefully Simple • Tupperware • Vinyl Crafts • Scentsy • Norwex • Rosaries • Crocheted Items • Thirty-One

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Above and Beyond: Parenting the 21st Century Teenager to be Christ’s Disciple. Next up, will be Judy Ramsey, Director of Adolescent Faith Formation at St. Joseph Catholic Parish in Marion. She holds degrees in Elementary and Special Education and will share her knowledge, encouragement and personal witness Judy Ramsey as to how parents can provide their teens with support above and beyond what the world offers them during the adolescent years. Ramsey will speak Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 5:45 to 8 p.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Lawler. The presentation will be in the gold room of the church basement. Both events are open to anyone who wishes to attend.

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Migration Madness “Migration Madness” will be presented by Jon Stravers, an ornithologist with Driftless Area Bird Conservation, Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m., at the Decorah Public Library.

Symphony Sampler Fundraiser The Oneota Valley Community Orchestra will be holding its inaugural Symphony Sampler, an elegant evening of fine music, food and drink on Friday, Sept. 30, at 6:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church located at 701 Iowa Ave. in Decorah.

Spillville Arts, Crafts Show The Annual Spillville Fall Arts and Crafts Show is set for Saturday, Oct. 1, in Chihak Hall (school gym) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cub Scout Meeting Cub Scout Pack 88 will meet Monday, Oct. 3, at 6 p.m. at the Ossian Community Center.

Rev. Schmitt Memorial Mass A memorial Mass for the Rev. Aloysius Schmitt, killed at Pearl Harbor, is set for Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church in St. Lucas.

Fayette County Fairgrounds Pavilion was the site for an event organized by Hannah Lee Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution to honor Vietnam War veterans. In partnership with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, the D.A.R. chapter recognized the veterans Sept. 17 for their service, valor and sacrifice. Between veterans, guests and others, more than 100 people attended the event. The fifty-year commemoration of the Vietnam War was authorized by the 2008 Department of Defense Authorization Act. Hannah Lee Chapter had chosen to be a partner in this commemoration. This event in West Union was the second such appreciation staged by Hannah Lee Chapter this year. The event began with presentation of colors by Jake Blitsch and Richard H. Witt, members of Ross Reid American Legion Post #9, of Oelwein. D.A.R. member Valerie Pecinovsky, of Protivin, led the Pledge of Allegiance. The invocation was given by the Rev. Terry Lee Landsgaard. Opening ceremonies were followed by a luncheon. The presentation of certificates began with the families of two Fayette County members of the armed forces who gave their lives in the conflict. Ron Ward, of Fayette, accepted the certificate in remembrance of his brother, Eugene Ambrose Ward, Private First Class, U.S. Army, of Maynard. Accepting the award in memory of David William Michael, Specialist 4th Class, U.S. Army, of Oelwein, were his siblings, Rita Basquin, of Hiawatha, and Roger Michael, of West Union. Rita and Roger were both accompanied by their spouses, Roger and Karen, respectively. Upon presentation of these awards, the attendees rose for a standing ovation in memory of these who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Hannah Lee Chapter Regent Rebecca McCabe, of Cresco, began the

presentation of certificates to those veterans assembled. Each veteran was called forward and presented with a certificate of appreciation, pinned with a 50th anniversary commemoration pin and given additional commemoration materials. McCabe was assisted by members Jill Amdahl, of Decorah, and Valerie Pecinovsky. As part of this commemoration, Navy Seabee veteran Ed Blume, of Elkader, who is the president of the Northeast Iowa Vietnam Veterans Association, was introduced. Blume reported briefly on the great success of the Moving Wall display and associated activities, which were sponsored by his organization and held recently at National. The keynote speaker was Luther College associate professor Dr. John Moeller. This past January, Dr. Moeller led a Luther College student group on a three-week travel study to Vietnam. The theme of his presentation centered on the challenges and opportunities Vietnam faces as it struggles to enter fully into the modern world. He included a series of slides in his presentation. The program also included a presentation by Marilyn Holland, D.A.R. member from Decorah. The presentation was titled “The Significance of the Missing Man Table.” Posted near the table was the official POW/MIA flag. It was noted that the third Friday of September is observed annually as National POW/ MIA Recognition Day. In this case, that happened to be the day prior to this event. The Vietnam War Commemoration Flag was on display in the pavilion. D.A.R. member Virginia Larimer, of Oelwein, gave a description of the significance of the various features of the flag. She was assisted by Marilyn Holland. After the end of the program, several individual veterans and groups came forward to have pictures taken with the commemorative flag.

Winneshiek Medical Center (WMC) is holding a free blood glucose (blood sugar) check on Thursday, Oct. 6, at WMC Main Entrance. Open to all members of the community, the event aims to promote diabetes awareness and prevention. The Diabetes Screening will be open from 7 to 10 a.m.

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WMC Auxiliary Meal The Winneshiek Medical Center Auxiliary is holding its annual fall luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Benedict Parish Hall in Decorah.

St. Aloysius Chicken Dinner St. Aloysius Catholic Church will host a chicken dinner Sunday, Oct. 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Autism Group Speaker The NE Iowa Autism Support Group will host guest speaker KJ Rebarcak Thursday, Oct. 13, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Spillville Public Library, 201 Oak St.

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A WIC Clinic for Winneshiek County residents is set for Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Stone Ridge Community Church, 1111 Montgomery St., Decorah.

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Joan and Russ Rulon are taking advantage of the Aase Haugen Music and Memory Program. Music has been a large part of the latter's life. Photo courtesy of Aase Haugen

Aase Haugen Hosts Music Program In April of this year, Aase Haugen Senior Services became the first facility in the region to be certified as a Music and Memory provider. Its Activity Staff, along with volunteer participation and assistance from Dr. Stephanie Travers, of the Luther College Psychology Department, completed three days of intensive training and came up with a plan of action to implement the Music and Memory Program at Aase Haugen Senior Services for residents. A grant from the Depot Foundation for $2,000 helped to offset costs of training and to see the project get started. The Aase Haugen Auxiliary also donated almost $900 toward the program upon its final dissolution. The staff had a list of equipment, supplies and songs needed to begin. As the Activity Staff of Aase Haugen assessed prime candidates to begin implementation and testing with, they put out the word and began taking donations of CDs to help amass a music collection. Due to the nature of iTunes and the iPods, it allows Aase Haugen to burn a CD it owns onto its iTunes account, meaning it can then load that song onto several different playlists, as requested, and upload those personalized playlists and songs onto various iPods. Aase Haugen received over 300 donated CDs from its request. It is

still accepting donations of iTunes cards for purchasing specific music and is still taking “Greatest Hits” compilations of artists. CDs are downloaded onto the main music library on the Music and Memory dedicated computer. The Activity Staff can also loan out those CDs to other residents or neighborhoods to use and enjoy. Family members and staff who work with the residents are given a print out of the playlist, so they can easily navigate to a particular song should they need to help spark that joy for a resident having a bad day or to simply plan ahead for creating the right mood for a specific time or session. When the family members can listen in through the headphone splitters, it allows them to connect with each other and experience moments of joy together. One of the first residents to receive an iPod and personalized playlist was Russ Rulon. Rulon’s family was very musically inclined, and music was a substantial part of his life growing up and as a hobby, as he played baritone. His wife, Joan, was very excited about the program and was instrumental in preparing the playlist. “I was all fired up for this, and our kids were all in favor of the Music and Memory Program,” she said.

Arlin Falck Staff Celebrate National Assisted Living Week Staff at Arlin Falck took part in observing National Assisted Living Week Sept. 11-17. The 2016 theme, "Keep Connected," allowed Arlin Falck Assisted Living in Decorah to stress the personal connections staff form with residents. Photo courtesy Arlin Falck

Classic Tractors 15th Compliance Training Annual Fall Ride Planned Scheduled

The Classic Tractors 15th Annual Fall Ride will start at Clermont City Park Oct. 1. and head to Gilbertson Nature Center in Elgin and onto Big Springs Fish Hatchery for a morning break. The ride will continue on to St. Olaf, then to Elkader for lunch and a tour of town and follow the Little

Turkey River to Elgin, before returning to Clermont. Registration is from 7 to 8:15 a.m. at the Clermont City Park, with the ride leaving at 8:30 a.m. For more information, call 563379-0817, 563-380-7600 or 563423-5275.

Balance Workshop Begins Sept. 30 Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging (NEI3A) is offering “A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls,” a workshop designed to increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falling. During eight two-hour sessions, participants learn to: • Promote exercise to increase

strength and balance • Set realistic goals for increasing activity • Improve environment to reduce fall risk factors • View falls and fear of falling as controllable Preregistration is required by calling 563-382-2941.

The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office and Helping Services for Northeast Iowa will host a free Responsible Beverage Server Training at T-Bock’s Sports Bar and Grill, 206 W. Water St., in Decorah Oct. 10. By attending this training, retailers can learn how to identify if someone is of legal drinking age, how to recognize if someone is intoxicated and how to comply with Iowa law by refusing the sale to those individuals. The training will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. This event is free for area retailers and is funded by the Comprehensive Substance Abuse Prevention Grant from the Iowa Department of Public Health. For more information, call 563387-1720, ext. 104.

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1939: Accidents Hit Area, Huberʼs Store Robbed In The World: Aug. 15, 1939, was the day that MGM’s “The Wizard of Oz,” starring Judy Garland, premiered at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, and it was released to all movie theatres Aug. 25, 1939. Aug. 23, 1939 was when the Nazis and Soviets signed a pact that assured Hitler that Germany would not have to fight on two fronts and helped to start World War II. Russia agreed with Germany to “divide” Poland and other lands when taken over, so that Russia and Germany would both share in conquered countries. Aug. 25, 1939 was when Great Britain and Poland signed a Mutual Assistance Pact.

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While shooting pigeons near the slaughterhouse in early August of 1939, 17-year-old Donald Barr met with a painful and serious accident. He was sitting on the fence when his gun, a 16-gauge shotgun, slipped to the ground and discharged a shot in such a manner as to blow off his two middle fingers at the second joint and shatter his little finger and thumb. Some of the shot also grazed the upper left side of his forehead, but that caused no serious damage. Donald tied a handkerchief around his wrist to prevent too rapid bleeding and ran most of the distance back to town, but no doctor could be located. Roman Rausch got his car and started with the boy for the Decorah Hospital. About two or three miles out of town, they met Dr. Horton and then took the boy to the hospital in Decorah where he was treated.

Raymond Frank, who lived northeast of Lourdes and was a sonin-law of Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Sullivan, of Elma, sustained minor injuries in what you would have to call a “freaky” accident. Mr. Frank left his home about 6:30 on a Sunday morning in August of 1939 to attend church services at Lourdes and was alone in the car. While on the Shanley Road, a large tree suddenly fell across his path, landing directly on the front end of the car. The car body was badly damaged, and the windshield, broken to pieces, fell on and about Mr. Frank, cutting his face. He also sustained many bruises and was in shock. Mr. Frank stated that there was no wind and that apparently the tree was rotten and “just fell.” He was fortunate that the tree did not fall directly on top of the car. Alfred Veme, of Calmar, had the misfortune to fall while on his way home on a Saturday night in August of 1939 and break his leg. He was unable to attract the attention of anyone to come to his aid, so he tried to drag himself to his home, which was about a block away. Neighbors discovered him and assisted. Aug. 15, 1939 marked the opening of the Ford Dealers Annual Nationwide Used Car Clearance Sale, according to Klimesh Motor Sales in Spillville. This sale ran through Sept. 30, 1939, and was promoted by national and local radio, newspaper and direct mail advertising. The full-page ad about the sale said there were 30 cars to choose from, and buyers could save up to $100. It also said that they did not buy and sell used cars for profit but took them in trade on new cars, so they

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HELEN NEUZIL

Student of the Week

South Winn Sophomore Helen Neuzil is this week’s Student of the Week for South Winneshiek. Neuzil is the daughter of Craig and Sara Neuzil and was nominated by Scott Conway, South Winneshiek Cross Country coach and teacher. She is in her second year of cross country and plans to take part in large group speech and track this year and recently NEUZ NE NEUZIL UZIL IL joined SODA. She frequently volunteers with the Humane Society of Northeast Iowa. “Helen works well and interacts with a number of her fellow peers and classmates,” said Conway. “She is conscientious and strives to give her best effort in all that she does. In addition, Helen challenges herself by pursuing high level classes. At the beginning of her freshman year, she took on the challenge of participating in cross country. She continued to work throughout track and the summer. As a result, she has been off to a tremendous start this season. Her work ethic and commitment to improvement can be seen in and out of the classroom. Those people who reach their goals in life realize that success isn’t a destination but a journey. I see those characteristics in Helen Neuzil.”

could sell them at bargain prices. As part of the sale, they had a 1930 Whippet Six Tudor, with low mileage and in good condition on display. They were accepting sealed bids on this car, and the highest bid would get it. They also had a 4-cylinder Chevrolet that “actually runs but we won’t guarantee how far” for only $19! A Model “A” Roadster was listed “as is. Fix it yourself” for only $29. TERMS: No fixed rule was to be applied. Each buyer Klimesh Motor Sales was in Spillville and ran this ad was to be treated as for "PRE - WAR PRICES" on tires in 1939. an individual, and the terms were to be arranged to his basis of their achievement, personal needs. Whether it was a cash deal or character and qualities of leadership with $5 down, you would receive to represent the two Homemaking classes of Calmar High School at the same courteous treatment. The Winneshiek County Fair was the Annual State Vocational Homeheld at Decorah for four nights and making Conference in Ames Aug. three days, starting Thursday night, 21-22, 1939. The purpose of this Aug. 17, 1939. Highlight of the en- was to acquaint the girls with the natertainment program was the spec- ture of work being done by girls in tacular revue, “Let’s Go! America!,” the other 133 high schools in Iowa presented each night by a company that had Homemaking Departments of 30 people, including a 16-girl similar to Calmar’s. “Living Tochorus, 10-piece band and four main day,” which involved the common characters. It featured beautiful cos- problems of young people was the tumes, elaborate scenery and spec- theme of discussion at the conference. Accompanying the girls was tacular lighting effects. The new $3,500 4-H Club Build- their instructor, Miss Dorothy Kraing was dedicated Thursday evening lik. Near Nashua, a low-flying airand housed one of the finest 4-H exhibits ever assembled in northeast plane scared a flock of turkeys in August, which knocked down a Iowa. Admission to this truly great Fair fence and fled, requiring many of 1939 was 35 cents for adults, 25 hours to get them rounded up again cents for children 10 to 14, children and filling the air with turkey feathunder age 10 free and 25 cents for ers. Just as the owners got them rounded up, the pilot fl ew over a automobiles. The Rev. H. A. Preus, of Calmar, second time, and the turkeys again wrote an account of an eight-day stampeded for the tall timber. About 9:30 in the morning on a tour sponsored by the Milwaukee Railroad that he and his wife went Wednesday in later August of 1939, on, beginning Aug. 19, 1939. This Rudy Wenthold was driving a picktour included New York and “other up truck belonging to Calmar Botpoints of interest to every Ameri- tling Works on his way to Waucoma. can.” The tour party numbered He met a car on a curve, dodged the about 165 people, and they had car and hit loose gravel, and the bus tours at each location to see the truck went over in the ditch and tipped over. The box of the truck had sights. “The Navy Is Here” was the a lot of damage, and the cab of the headline of the article that said that truck also had damage. Fortunately, Carl Giesen had arrived home from Mr. Wenthold was not injured, and Long Beach, Calif. in mid-August no other vehicle had been hit. A New Hampton man, John Mcfor a month’s vacation. He was a Donald, had his auto stolen during storekeeper on the U.S.S. Arizona. Donald Krysan was a Seaman the birth of his second child in AuFirst Class and had also arrived gust of 1939...and the same thing home from Long Beach, Calif. for had happened during the birth of his a month’s leave, where he was sta- first child in a previous year. The tioned on the U.S.S. Maryland as a sequel to the story came that evepattern maker. During the past 2 1/2 ning when McDonald’s family docyears, Don had made two trips to tor drove home to find that his own Honolulu and had been through the car was already in the garage, and Panama Canal and in Cuba, Haiti, he had absent mindedly “stolen” the the Virgin Islands, Midway Islands McDonald car and driven it all day and up along the west coast as far without realizing it was not his car. Burglars visited Joe A. Huber’s as Alaska. In Fort Atkinson, the Wiest General Store on a Thursday night Brothers Mill pond was being in August of 1939. They entered dredged out in August of 1939. The through the office, which meant they silt deposit had become several feet had to use a ladder, since it was high deep, and Cremer Construction, of up. They pried open the window and Decorah, had been at it for several broke the latch. What was stolen apdays with a dragline and several peared to be ladies’ silk underwear trucks, trucking it away and filling and hose, men’s socks, dress shirts up the washed-out hold at the west and two leather coats. In two weeks, we will tell you end of the retaining wall. This was to enlarge the water-power capacity about “Spillville’s Day Off” on Sept. 9, 1939, Postville’s Big Four to the full depth and width. Miss Irene Dolan and Miss Fair that year, tragic drownings and Grayce Stenseth were chosen on the other news.

Local Area 4-H Events Oct. 3, 4-H Youth Development Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Decorah Oct. 10, IDALS testing, 10 a.m., Extension Office, Decorah; Extension Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Extension Office, Decorah Oct. 11, De Sales Clover Kids, 3:30 p.m., Extension Office, Decorah Oct. 13, 4-H Youth Development Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Fayette Oct. 18, Extension Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Fayette

Oct. 19, Roadside, Forest, Aquatic Pesticide Applicator Training, 9 a.m., Extension Office, Fayette; Roadside, Forest, Aquatic Pesticide Applicator Training, 9 a.m., Extension Office, Decorah Oct. 24, EAGLE Library Program – Rhyming Dust Bunnies, 4:30 p.m., Lawler Public Library Oct. 27, Mosquito & Public Health Pesticide Applicator Training, 9 a.m., Extension Office, Decorah; Mosquito & Public Health Pesticide Applicator Training, 9 a.m., Extension Office, Fayette

UW-Eau Claire Awards Scholarships Three hundred forty-three freshmen at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire have been awarded scholarships for the 2016-17 academic year. Receiving a scholarship from this area is Tyler Jon Lubke, of Ridgeway, Out of State Scholarship, guaranteed award of at least $2,000.

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NICC Board Will See Vacant Seat Northeast Iowa Community College will have a vacancy for the college’s board of trustees. Trustee John Rothlisberger, of Fredericksburg, has announced that he will be resigning from the board due to his moving out of the NICC district. His resignation will be effective Nov. 22. A committee of trustees will interview persons interested in representing District 1, which includes the school districts of Riceville, New Hampton, North Fayette Valley, West Central and the area within the former Fredericksburg school district boundaries. For more information about the board position, contact Janet Bullerman, NICC board secretary, at 563-562-3263, ext. 206. During their Sept. 19 meeting, trustees approved a recommendation by Dave Dahms, NICC vice president of finance and administration, to reschedule a public hearing on a solar power agreement to 3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 17, the day and time of the trustees’ regular monthly meeting. The agreement, if approved, would establish a solar array adjacent to the Child Development Center at the Peosta campus and would create annual energy savings for the college. After a financial report to the board by Thomas Ridout, NICC executive director of finance, and Dahms, the trustees approved the annual financial report subject to audit, the resolution naming bank depositories and the treasurer’s report and bank affidavits, which are annual requirements for the board. In an update to the board, Wendy Mihm-Herold, Ph.D., NICC vice president of Business and Community Solutions, invited the trustees to attend the Work-Based Learning Conference Tuesday, Oct. 11, at the Calmar campus. The conference brings educators and businesses together to discuss strategies to expand job shadowing, workplace tours and mentoring opportunities for area high school students. “This conference allows our educators to engage students and connect them to businesses, which in turn encourages our young people to live, work and play in northeast Iowa after graduation,” said MihmHerold. Mihm-Herold also reminded the trustees that October is Manufacturing Month and high school students

enrolled in the Northeast Iowa Career Learning Link Partnership program will be touring manufacturing businesses in the region during the month. In his report, Dr. Wee shared that the NICC Calmar campus will be hosting an Affordable Housing Summit Friday, Oct. 14, to address the lack of housing options in seven northern counties within the college’s district. Leaders from area communities will have dialogue and explore the feasibility of developing a regional affordable housing plan for the future. Wee added that Northeast Iowa Community College and four other Midwest community colleges have joined together in a national consortium to sign a memorandum of understanding with the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Resource Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS), the National Corn Growers Association and USDA’s Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SARE) with the goal of improving the health and long-term resilience and sustainability of the soil. Dr. Wee also delivered a presentation to the trustees titled, “Factors Impacting NICC.” He discussed the many variables that have an impact on the college, such as employer and community expectations, workforce needs, ongoing and necessary upgrades to technological infrastructure, economic conditions and legislative action and enrollment/ demographics. State funding and the uncertainty of how much financial support the college will receive each year is another external variable that has an impact, said Dr. Wee. “As community colleges, we are in a position to do more workforce development that strengthens our communities and the economy,” he said. The trustees approved the appointment of Kelli Smutzler, academic advisor at the Calmar campus, and Gina Ellerbach-Tone, bookstore assistant; Renee Wright, math instructor, and Sara Goedken, Business and Community Solutions transportation program manager, all at the Peosta campus. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the NICC Board of Trustees is at 3 p.m. on Oct. 17 at the Calmar campus.

Continuing Instruction Course Planned Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Fayette County office will host an Aquatic, Forest and Right-of-Way Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators on Wednesday, Oct. 19. The program can be seen at office locations across Iowa through the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) team. The local attendance site for the Oct. 19 CIC is Fayette County Extension Office, 218 South Main St., Fayette. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by sessions from 9 to 11:30 a.m. For more information,

call 563-425-3331. The course will provide continuing instruction credits for commercial and public pesticide applicators certified in categories 2 (Forest Pest Control), 5 (Aquatic Pest Control), 6 (Right-of-Way Pest Control) and 10 (Research and Demonstration). Topics to be covered are: recognition of sensitive areas impacted by pesticide applications; restricted entry intervals; pesticide labels for aquatic, forest, and right-of-way products; controlling honeysuckle; poisonous weeds and long-term thistle management.

NICC Recognizing Alumni, Retirees Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) will celebrate the college’s outstanding alumni and retirees for their service in two Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. A Calmar ceremony, scheduled for Oct. 3, will celebrate three alumni who are Calmar campus graduates and one retiree previously employed at the Calmar campus. Calmar campus Inductees include: (Posthumous honor) John Kubesh, NICC Carpentry, 1969. Kubesh, formerly of Peosta, was a 40-year veteran service technician for Black Hills Energy and served for many years as a volunteer helping to winterize senior citizens’ homes in the Dubuque area. He died July 20, 2015. Dan Schmitt, NICC Agri-Business, 1979. Schmitt, a native of Ossian, is a professional beef consultant for Innovative AG Services and has devoted his knowledge, customer service and consultation to beef industry clients for more than 35 years. Nina Taylor, NICC Accounting Specialist, 1984. After graduation from the college, Taylor worked for Prairie Agri Enterprises and as comp-

troller for Pharmaceutical Innovators LTD until starting her own business in 1996, New Horizons Entrepreneur Center. This year NICC will also honor two individuals with the Outstanding Retiree Service Award. The Outstanding Retiree Service Award celebrates career-long achievements, loyalty and dedication to the college and northeast Iowa and recognizes former employees whose dedication, commitment and efforts rise above and beyond expectations. Receiving the award at the Calmar campus is: Ken Vande Berg, Northeast Iowa Community College economic development leader from 1981 – 2010. During his tenure, he worked as director of economic development services in 1987, was promoted to vice president of economic development services in 1998 and named interim president from 2003 – 2004. He was a member of the Decorah City Council from 1989 - 1995 and the Comprehensive Planning Commission and served on the Winneshiek County Development Board and the Decorah Chamber of Commerce Board.

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Celebrate Breakfast With Apples, Bacon Breakfast is an important part of the day. The apple breakfast bread and the whole grain breakfast cookies would be quick and easy for a weekday breakfast. Weekend breakfasts are fun for the whole family. My grandchildren look forward to weekend breakfasts. Dad is usually the cook in their home. Hot Raspberry Cider From Michigan Apples 8 cups apple cider or apple juice 1 cup frozen raspberry juice concentrate, thawed 1/4 cup sugar 1 cinnamon stick Combine all ingredients in a 4-quart saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture starts to simmer. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Remove cinnamon stick. Serve hot. Makes 8 servings. Easy Apple Breakfast Cobbler From Michigan Apples 4 apples*, cored, peeled and sliced 1/4 cup honey 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon butter, melted 2 cups low-fat granola cereal Put the ingredients in your crock pot overnight and wake up to the wonderful smell of cinnamon and apples. Place apples in a crock pot and stir in honey and cinnamon. Top apple mixture with granola and drizzle with butter or margarine. Cover and cook on low 7-9 hours or on high 2-3 hours. Serve warm and top with low-fat milk or vanilla yogurt if desired. Makes 4 servings. *Try Cortland, Gala, Ida Red, Jonathan, Northern Spy, Rome, Braeburn, McIntosh or Empire Best Easy Bacon Recipe 1 (16 ounce) package of thick-cut bacon Line a large baking sheet with 2 sheets of aluminum foil, making sure pan is completely covered. Arrange bacon strips on the prepared baking sheet, keeping at least 1/2-inch space between strips. Place pan in the cold oven. Heat the oven to 400 to 425 degrees and cook bacon for about 14 minutes or less. Transfer cooked bacon to paper towel-lined plates. Let

cool for 5 minutes for bacon to crisp. Hint: Rotate foil-lined pan halfway through cooking, cook time 10 to 15 minutes, depending on size of bacon slices and size of baking sheet. Another tip, if putting a little water on the slices before baking, they lay perfectly flat, no curling. Apple Breakfast Bread From Jennifer M. 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 2 apples - peeled, cored and chopped Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan. In a bowl, mix the butter and sugar until smooth and creamy. Beat in the eggs. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves. Mix into the butter mixture until moistened. Fold in the apples. Transfer to the prepared loaf pan. Bake one hour in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Apple Pancakes From Aeronique T. 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 egg 1 cup milk 1 cup shredded tart apple 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon white sugar In a large bowl, combine butter, egg, milk and apple. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon and sugar. Stir flour mixture into apple mixture, just until combined. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot. Whole Grain Breakfast Cookies From Iris M. 1 cup walnuts 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

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(not instant) 1/3 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup ground flax meal 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup almond butter 1/4 cup canola oil 1/4 cup blue agave nectar 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup dried cherries 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Pulse the walnuts in a food processor several times to chop; continue processing until the walnuts are ground into flour; transfer to a bowl. Mix in the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, flax meal, baking soda, salt and cinnamon until thoroughly combined. Combine the almond butter, canola oil, agave nectar, brown sugar, egg and vanilla extract in the food processor and process a few seconds to blend the ingredients well; transfer the almond butter mixture to a large bowl and fold in the dried cherries and chocolate chips. Mix the walnut-oatmeal mixture into the almond butter mixture (dough will be very thick). Scoop up heaping teaspoons of dough and form into balls; lay the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and flatten the cookies with a spatula. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes on the baking sheets before removing to finish cooling on wire racks. Till next time, from Winnie the Pooh: “When you wake up in the morning, Pooh,” said Piglet at last, “what’s the first thing you say to yourself?” “What’s for breakfast?” said Pooh. “What do you say, Piglet?” “I say, I wonder what’s going to happen exciting today?” said Piglet. Pooh nodded thoughtfully. “It’s the same thing,” he said. ― A.A. Milne

Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging Menu Meal locations in Winneshiek County are as follows: Calmar: Senior Center (106 E. Main Street), Tuesday and Thursday - for reservations call 563-562-3654 Decorah: Winneshiek County Senior Center (806 River Street), Monday through Friday - for reservations call 563-379-9737 Fort Atkinson: Community Center (300 3rd Street NW), Wednesday and Friday - for reservations call 563-534-7517 Home delivered meals are also available. All meal reservations must be made the day before you plan to attend. For more information or to find a location near you, call 866-468-7887. October 3: A: Pork Loin with Gravy, Mashed Red

Potatoes, Green Peas, Wheat Bread, Margarine, Applesauce B: Baked Chicken Breast with Gravy, Mashed Red Potatoes, Green Peas, Wheat Bread, Margarine, Applesauce October 4: A: Sliced Turkey with Gravy, Baked Sweet Potato, Capri Vegetable Blend, Wheat Roll, Margarine, Fruit Cocktail, Chocolate Milk B: Mixed Bean Soup, Chicken Salad, Wheat Bread, Mixed Green Salad, Fruit Cocktail, Chocolate Milk, Salad Dressing October 5: A: Oven Fried Chicken, Macaroni & Cheese, Green Beans, Multi-Grain Bread, Margarine, Seasonal Fruit

B: Crunchy Pollock, Macaroni & Cheese, Green Beans, Multi-Grain Bread, Margarine, Seasonal Fruit October 6: A: Beef Spaghetti, Italian Vegetable Blend, Garlic Bread, Margarine, Cookie B: Fall Harvest Chicken Salad, Pasta Salad, Garlic Bread, Cookie, Salad Dressing October 7: A: Salisbury Beef, Roasted Red Potatoes, Broccoli, Multi Grain Bread, Margarine, Fruited Gelatin B: Cranberry Dijon Chicken, Roasted Red Potatoes, Broccoli, Multi Grain Bread, Margarine, Fruited Gelatin

School Lunch Menus South Winn CSD Monday, October 3 Brkfst: Egg Omelet & Toast Lunch: Char Patty, WG Bun, R. Lettuce (Topping), Tomato & Cheese, Baked Beans, Applesauce

Tuesday, October 4 Brkfst: Breakfast Pizza Lunch: BBQ Glazed Chicken, WG Bun, Green Beans, Orange, Apple Crisp Wednesday, October 5 Brkfst: Sausage Pancake Stick Lunch: Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, R. Lettuce & Dressing, Breadstick, (6-12) Marinara Cup, Pears

services, public relations, access and facilities. The accreditation is valid through June 30, 2020. Accredited libraries receive a higher rate of compensation through the State Library’s Enrich Iowa program. They also receive a Certificate of Accreditation signed by Governor Terry Branstad, Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds, State Librarian Michael Scott and Iowa Commission of Libraries Chairperson Dale Vande Haar.

UIU Wins $650,000 STEM Grant Upper Iowa University (UIU) has been awarded a $650,000 S-STEM Grant from the National Science Foundation. In addition to funding seven scholarships to be awarded each year to UIU freshmen in 2017 and 2018, grant funds will be used by the university to research and strengthen STEM-related educational and programming opportunities, not only for UIU but all educational institutions. The recent grant award is the culmination of three submissions over a four-year period by UIU STEM

department team members Nigel George, UIU professor of mathematics and physics, and Kata McCarville, UIU associate professor of geosciences. The amount of each STEM-Pros scholarship will be based on the student’s demonstrated financial need. The annual cap is $10,000 per student. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years, if the student continues to meet the eligibility and participation requirements.

ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC Little Turkey Rev. Kyle Digmann Sunday, October 2: 10:30 a.m. Mass BETHANY LUTHERAN Rural Ossian Sunday, October 2: 10:30 a.m. Worship Service CALMAR COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST

Calmar Rev. Linda Thompson Sunday, October 2: 9 a.m. Worship CALMAR LUTHERAN & SPRINGFIELD LUTHERAN Rev. Phil Olson Sunday, October 2: 9 a.m. Calmar Worship 10:30 a.m. Springfield Worship HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC Protivin Rev. Kyle Digmann Thursday, September 29: 8:45 a.m. School Mass No Weekend Mass LIVING HOPE BAPTIST Ossian Sunday, October 2: 9 a.m. Worship MT. CARMEL CATHOLIC Lawler Rev. Kyle Digmann Friday, September 30: 8:30 a.m. Mass No Weekend Mass OSSIAN LUTHERAN

Ossian Rev. Dave Lenth Sunday, October 2: 8:30 a.m. Worship

Stan Shevik Stan Shevik, 86, of Spillville, died Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, at his home in Spillville. A memorial service was planned for 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 26, at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville with a celebration of Stan’s life immediately after the interment at the Inwood Ballroom in Spillville with everyone invited for food and felSTAN SHEVIK lowship. Stanley Alois Shevik was born on May 6, 1930, the youngest of three children born to Alois and Anastasia (Shimek) Shevik, on the family farm near Spillville. He attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and graduated from Calmar High School in 1948. Stan ran the family farm, which his grandparents homesteaded over 100 years ago. He retired from farming in 1991. He had a beautiful singing voice and was an avid baseball player. He was a lifelong Iowa Hawkeye and Washington Redskins 1930-2016 fan. Stan loved to hunt and play cards, but his true passion was fishServices: ing. He often shared his bountiful 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 26 catch with family and a multitude St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church of friends. Stanley will be dearly Spillville missed by all who knew him except Arrangements by: for the fish population of Winneshiek Schluter-Balik Funeral Home County, which we expect will double in size without him. Stan is survived by his sister, Grace Nockels, Snohomish, Wash., and his nieces and nephews: Keith (Nur) Nockels, Karen (Cooper) Hart, Gary (Jan) Shevik and Marlise Shevik and their families. Stan was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Raymond (Della) Shevik, and his brother-in-law, Alvin Nockels. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials may be given to the Winneshiek County Conservation Service, 2546 Lake Meyer Road, Fort Atkinson, IA 52144.

OUR LADY OF SEVEN DOLORS CATHOLIC Festina Rev. Robert Gross Saturday, October 1: 4 p.m. Mass ST. ALOYSIUS CATHOLIC Calmar Rev. Robert Gross Sunday, October 2: 10 a.m. Mass ST. BENEDICT PARISH Decorah Reconciliation Saturday at 3:15 p.m. or by appointment Saturday, October 1: 4 p.m. Mass Sunday, October 2: 7:30 a.m. Mass 10 a.m. Mass ST. FRANCIS DE SALES CATHOLIC Ossian Rev. Robert Gross Sunday, October 2: 8 a.m. Mass

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Fort Atkinson Rev. Kyle Digmann Sunday, October 2: 8:30 a.m. Mass Tuesday, October 4: 8:30 a.m. Mass ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN, Stapleton Rural Waucoma Rev. Wayne T. & Irmagard Ellingson, Pastors Sunday, October 2: 9 a.m. Worship

Thursday, October 6 Brkfst: UBR Lunch: Hot Ham & Cheese on WB, Baked Beans, Cucumbers, Celery, Apple with Carmel

Tuesday, October 4 Lunch: Sloppy Joe, WG Bun, Corn, Baby Carrots, Peaches

Rev. Kyle Digmann No Weekend Mass Wednesday, October 5: 8:30 a.m. Mass

Wednesday, October 5 Lunch: Homemade Pizza-Burgers, Baked Beans, Cucumbers, Apple Slices, Granola Bar

ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC Waucoma Rev. Kyle Digmann Saturday, October 1: 4 p.m. Mass

Friday, October 7 Brkfst: French Toast Sticks Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza, Romaine Lettuce, Carrots, Watermelon

DeSales Monday, October 3 Brkfst: Mini Pancakes, Fruit, Yogurt Lunch: Spaghetti & Ground Beef, corn, Peaches, Bread Sticks

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Friday, October 7 Lunch: Chicken Shapes, Green Beans, Baby Carrots, Mandarin Oranges, Cookie

Wednesday, October 5 Brkfst: Omelet, Toast, OJ, Yogurt Lunch: Chicken Fajita on WG Shell, Baked Beans, Applesauce

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Thursday, October 6 Brkfst: French Toast Sticks, OJ, Yogurt, Fruit Lunch: Ground Beef & Gravy over Mashed Potatoes, Cal Blend, Strawberries

Wednesday, October 5 Lunch: Chicken Quesadilla on WG Tortilla, Lettuce/Greens, Cyclone Salad, Pineapple

Friday, October 7 Brkfst: Cereal, Toast, OJ, Yogurt Lunch: Popcorn Shrimp, Tater Tots, Fresh Fruit

Thursday, October 6 Lunch: Scrambled Eggs w/Diced Ham, Broccoli w/Cheese Sauce, Toast, Mandarin Oranges, WG Cookie

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Friday, October 7 Lunch: Sloppy Joe on WG Bun, French Fries, Baked Beans, Pears

Monday, October 3 Lunch: Fajita Chicken, WG Soft-Shell,

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Thursday, October 6 Lunch: Egg Omelet, HB Patty, Baby Carrots, Juice Box, Banana, Cinnamon Roll

Friday, October 7 Brkfst: Muffin Lunch: Fish, WG Bun, Wedges, Coleslaw, Peaches

Wednesday, October 5 Brkfst: Breakfast Pizza

The State Library of Iowa has announced that the Fort Atkinson Public Library has met the conditions for state accreditation as outlined in “In Service to Iowa: Public Library Standards Sixth Edition.” Achieving accreditation requires a significant, ongoing local commitment to high quality library services. The Fort Atkinson Public Library has been recognized for its efforts in all areas of library operations including governance and funding, staffing, library collection,

CFS Catholic School Monday, October 3 Lunch: Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, WG Breadstick, Green Beans, Strawberry Cup Tuesday, October 4 Lunch: Hamburger on WG Bun, French Fries, Carrots, Banana or Peaches

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Tuesday, October 4 Brkfst: WG Donut, Fruit, Yogurt Lunch: Pork Rib on WG Bun, Peas, Pears

Tuesday, October 4 Brkfst: Cereal & Toast Lunch: Lasagna, Bread Stick, Peas, Romaine Lettuce, Pears

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Lunch: Mandarin Orange Chicken, WG Rice, WG Bread, Broccoli, Fruit & Yogurt

Thursday, October 6 Brkfst: UBR Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, F. Carrots & Dressing, Broccoli (Steamed), 1 sl. WG Bread, Grapes

Monday, October 3 Brkfst: Egg Patty & Toast Lunch: BBQ Pork on WB, Potato Wedges, Coleslaw, Cantaloupe

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Tuesday, September 27, 2016

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Winneshiek Republicans Hosting Movie Night

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Winneshiek County Republicans are continuing to host free movie nights. The next movie that will be shown will be Dinesh Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Souzaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;America, Imagine the World Without Her.â&#x20AC;? The movie works at dispelling the

myth that the world would be a better place without the United States. It will be shown on Sept. 29, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Winneshiek County Republican campaign headquarters at 208 W. Water St., Decorah. Running time is 105 minutes.

Winneshiek Democrats Plan Fall Fundraiser â&#x20AC;&#x153;Forward to the Finish Fundraiserâ&#x20AC;? is the theme of an event to be held by Winneshiek County Democrats on Thursday, Oct. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Winneshiek Wildberry Winery. The evening will feature hearty appetizers, desserts, coffee, a cash bar, music and remarks by county supervisors.

Burke Celebrating 85th Birthday William â&#x20AC;&#x153;Billâ&#x20AC;? Burke will be honored by his family with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;CastAwayâ&#x20AC;? party and 85th birthday celebration Oct. 7, 2016.

Suicide Walk Returns For Second Year

A cannon drill was a highlight of Rendezvous Days.

Area organizers are getting ready for the Second Annual NE Iowa Step Up Reach Out Suicide Awareness Walk. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are trying to raise awareness about suicide and prevention while providing support to families and friends who have lost someone to self harm,â&#x20AC;? said Marcia Oltrog, an organizer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Money collected is used for education.â&#x20AC;? In collaboration with Keystone Area Education Agency, the money will go toward purchasing a curriculum that the 23 school districts in the Keystone area can have on site

Hitesman Celebrating 92nd Birthday The family of Marjorie Hitesman is hosting an open house in celebration of her 92nd birthday. The open house is Saturday, Oct. 1, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Calmar Lutheran Church. Marjorie was born Oct. 2, 1924, in Plymouth, England. Her children are Sheryl (Ron) Juve, Lynne (deceased), (Roger) Henningsgaard and Bill (Jody) Hitesman. The family requests no gifts.

ABOVE: Fun without the latest gaming system was available for children to check out. LEFT: Visitors could see a slice of life from the 1840s.

to help with their suicide prevention and awareness. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The statistics for suicide are alarming and our goal is to educate and raise awareness to save lives and support individuals and families,â&#x20AC;? said Oltrog. The event is set for Oct. 8 along Trout Run Trail in Decorah. Participants will meet at Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health, 905 Montgomery St., Decorah. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with opening ceremonies at 10 a.m. There is no cost to participate, but donations may be made.

Cluster Plans RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) classes will begin Tuesday, Oct. 11, for the Cluster of Christ Our Hope. The classes cover fundamentals

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of the Catholic faith and are for those wishing to join the faith. For more information, call the Rev. Kyle Digmann at 563-5698259.

Business Smart Workshop Planned

I want to thank you for all your prayers and good wishes. They worked. Thank you also for all cards, the visits, phone calls and all the delicious food. May God Bless you all.

Winneshiek County Development has partnered with the Small Business Administration to hold a Business Smart workshop in Decorah on Thursday, Nov. 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Winneshiek County Development office. Business Smart: Ready, Set, Go lays the ground work for helping new and aspiring entrepre-

MARVIN PHILLIPS A children's tomahawk throw was among the events over the course of the 40th Annual Rendezvous Days.

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I am constantly bombarded with email forwards about the dastardly deeds and potential dangers of Islamic extremism and other foreign interlopers. A wall on the Mexican border has become the popular solution. This will supposedly protect American workers from the unfair competition of people who want to work hard. And the jihadis will not be able to get through and blow things up. The claim that â&#x20AC;&#x153;illegalsâ&#x20AC;? are receiving benefits that should be reserved only for citizens opens up a topic that is largely ignored but the most important of all. It could be argued that non-citizens are less deserving of someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property. I contend that no one is deserving of anyone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property. A lot of this discussion is driven by a desire for prosperity, and prosperity can only come from the fruits of our labor staying with us. Otherwise, incentive to produce is reduced or eliminated. Socialist governments fail because we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fight human nature. The law exists because selfishness invariably impacts other people who deserve to keep what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve earned. To claim that our country is in danger because foreigners can take â&#x20AC;&#x153;our benefitsâ&#x20AC;? validates those benefits, and those benefits are more destructive than the invaders themselves. Among the benefits at risk are all the socialistic programs that are dragging this country down. Social Security has replaced a family structure where grandparents cared for the children of their working children. The children later cared for the grandparents. It worked fine. Family has more innate incentive to care for each other than the faceless bureaucracy of government office workers. Gratitude plays a big part as well. Government drinking ages and drug laws have taught us that we are

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Fritz Groszkruger not responsible for our actions. When bad things happen because of drugs or alcohol we first say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;where did they get itâ&#x20AC;? rather than, â&#x20AC;&#x153;how foolish or disrespectful.â&#x20AC;? This leads to further calls to replace self-respect and respect for others with state mandates. State mandates donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t inspire love and respect; they produce defiance, black markets, crime and skyrocketing costs. If our countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s laws merely protected our property rather than trying (unsuccessfully) to manage, improve, insure, incentivize, equalize, and coddle our lives, then a much smaller government could make it impossible for terrorists or welfare cheats to survive here. And they would either return home or become contributing members of society. A military that defends our borders instead of the rest of the world could make the border a filter, not a wall that excludes valuable contributors along with the ones we should keep out. It would also keep that military from creating more disasters around the world that come to haunt us later. Build the wall for a bandage if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve given up on our republic. Or eliminate theft from our governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s duties in order to solve domestic problems and keep us safe from invaders. A wall might keep out a few criminals. But our welfare state produces them right here at a much higher rate. Comments on this article are welcome as a letter to the paper or to me at 4selfgovernment@gmail.com. My blog is www.alternativebyfritz.com

Opinion

Calmar Courier

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

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Overtime Rules Will Hurt Businesses A coalition of business groups is taking the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to court over new overtime rules saying the rules will hurt businesses. They’re right, and their argument deserves a hearing. By way of background, the Department of Labor issued new overtime requirements back in May. Under the new rules, the former base pay for exempt employees, those who aren’t required to be paid overtime, more than doubled. It’s the first time the base level has been modified in over a decade as the Department of Labor neglected to take any action since 2004. Now, the department is making up for those years of inactivity with an immediate, major change to try to play catch-up. An estimated 4.2 million employees will be affected as a result. In brief, the new rule will raise the salary threshold for overtime eligibility from $455 per week, $23,660 per annum, up to $913 per week, or $47,476 per annum. Let’s be clear, this is not a moderate change in existing law. For large corporations, the rule change is survivable. With small businesses, that’s a game changer. Most businesses cannot pay simply double salaries overnight.

As a helpful guide, the Department of Labor, on its website, has a graphic of a chalkboard explaining to businesses just what they can do in response. Pay time-and-a-half for overtime work. Raise workers’ salaries above the new threshold. Limit workers’ hours to 40 hours per week. Some combination of the above. Since doubling salaries is likely out of the question for many businesses, the remaining options will need to be adopted by employers who will scramble to comply with this ruling from above. That’s a substantial burden for businesses. “The Department of Labor overstepped its statutory authority by dramatically increasing the minimum salary for exempt employees and by automatically updating the salary threshold,” said ABC Vice President of Legislative and Political Affairs Kristen Swearingen, whose group is fighting the rule change in court. “The unprecedented automatic indexing provision circumvents the intent of Congress under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is particularly problematic for construction business owners who often need to project costs and workforce needs over multiple years for projects managed by exempt em-

ployees.” The argument is based on simple arithmetic. Projects can last for extended periods of time, and businesses are accountable for keeping to a budget, a detail government departments can overlook. Cost overruns mean an employer either has to cut back on staff (and risk not finishing a project on time) or go into the red. Either prospect is damaging for businesses. In like manner, other businesses will also see adverse effects. Higher costs of labor will be passed on to consumers. Rather than more money in the pocket, that could mean less money for workers if they lose their jobs as a result. A more fair level of increase, still possible if the Department of Labor acts quickly, would see a similar result for benefiting workers while not unduly burdening businesses that will need to overcome years of government inaction being remedied overnight. Businesses didn’t neglect taking action for a decade. Government did. Punishing business for government’s own inaction could prove disastrous to the very workers the Department of Labor aims to help. As such, the rule change should be revised while there is still time.

So When Is A Good Time To Protest? People are dying. Cities are burning. So why are people still talking about these NFL National Anthem protests? When I first heard about Colin Kaepernick and his quiet protest of the systematic violence against black people, I didn’t pay it much attention. I don’t know what difference Kaepernick and his fellow players think they’re going to make by kneeling during the national anthem, but at least their intentions are good. It’s also a safe bet that kneeling for a couple minutes during a song won’t degenerate into riots, so, as far as protest methods go, it has that going for it. Apparently though, others seem to disagree. Kaepernick has recently been voted as the most disliked player in the NFL. There is talk that the protests are causing ratings to drop for televised games. People are boycotting teams. I’m sure on Facebook you’ve got at least one friend who has posted a list of teams that a sports bar has banned from their TV screens while the protest persists. I feel that this would be an appropriate place to remind people that football is a sport where players often make the news when they are found beating their wives, children or dogs. At what point did a man quietly kneeling become a more outrageous offense? The level of outrage generated by Kaepernick’s protest is utterly astounding. Then you have Jeffery Bell, president of his local police union in Miami, urging off-duty officers to not sign up to work security for NFL games, saying “I respect their right to have freedom of speech. However, in certain or-

ganizations and certain jobs you give up that right of your freedom of speech [temporarily] while you serve that job or while you play in an NFL game.” You give up your right to freedom of speech while playing in an NFL game. An NFL game. Now, I can understand there may be some professions out there where restricting somebody’s First Amendment rights may be appropriate. I can’t actually think of any outside of public service off the top of my head, but there’s probably something out there. I am, however, quite sure that “football player” is not among the professions where it is appropriate to suspend the first amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America. I admit I’m not a constitutional scholar, but I am pretty certain that “unless you throw a ball for entertainment” isn’t written in the margins between the first and second amendment. In fact, I’m relatively certain that there’s nothing in the Constitution about the NFL pre-game show at all. Listen, I like football as much as the next guy (so long as the next guy doesn’t really follow football unless it looks like the Steelers are going to the Super Bowl), but let’s get some perspective here. We are literally talking about a game played for entertainment. It’s not a funeral. It’s not a coronation. It’s a sport. When the Westboro Baptist Church holds up intentionally offensive signs at military funerals, we grit our teeth and remind ourselves that they have the right to free speech and that their existence serves as a reminder of how important that right is. Because no matter how offensive it is, the alterna-

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Travis Fischer tive is worse. Yet, somehow, not participating in a superficial show of patriotism wedged between pre-game rock music and a bunch of dudes slamming into each other crosses the line for some people. What bothers me most about this whole ordeal is the hypocritical virtue signaling coming from those who protest the protest. After all, let’s not pretend that the people taking such offense at Kaepernick’s protest would themselves bother to stand up while watching the game in the comfort and privacy of their home. One might be able to argue that kneeling during the national anthem is disrespectful, but there is no question that the reaction to that protest has been an even greater insult to this nation. By utilizing his rights to draw attention to an injustice, Kaepernick is performing his patriotic duty. It’s hard to say how effective he will ultimately be, but at least he’s trying to make a positive change in the country. If anybody’s patriotism should be questioned, it’s the people who consider superficial lip-service more important than respecting this nation’s most important foundational philosophy. Travis Fischer is a news writer for Mid-America Publishing and thinks that if you’re so proud to be an American, you should start acting like one.

Michael Breitbach

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See You On The Other Side With our move to our new office imminent, we’ve started boxing up things and getting ready to cross over to our new location. So, we’re packing. And figuring out supplies. And generally trying to get things in order as we prepare for moving on out. Dating myself, The Jeffersons’ theme song just popped into my head. As soon as he reads this, my eldest might 1.) ask just who The Jeffersons were and 2.) shake his head at how dated his parents are. While explaining cultural referents to my near-teenager might be difficult, some of the actual move might be easy by contrast. Pick up object. Carry object. Set down object. Even this husband is capable of that. Ask my wife. She puts me to use with manual labor (and rarely has to call for emergency help to clean up afterward). N.B. Do not try to heave a mattress down the stairs. Still, parts of the task might require a delicate touch. All of the accumulated detritus will have to be sorted through in the office in the coming days, from old photos never claimed to back issues of the paper. It all needs boxed up if possible or, if not, at least tended to. Among the things we’ll need to go through will be back issues. By my desk is one from the late 1990s. One of our readers, Irv Meyer, brought it in. I’ve done some browsing through the issue. It’s a look back in time.

An article mentions Meyer by name, and he was quick to point it out. It’s my fault I haven’t gotten around to mentioning the issue in an earlier column. I do appreciate him bringing it by, and I wouldn’t mind if a couple more readers did likewise. It’s interesting to see how the paper has changed over the years. That particular issue is in my stack. It’s joined by a few others. The St. Patrick Day issue is one of my favorites, with the issue that broke news of the microbrewery as well. It all needs to go. In the near future, strong backs (or what passes for it in my case) will be carrying it all over to our new home across the street. Down in the subterranean vault, maybe Ed can be persuaded to leave his post and follow us over. I never did get around to exploring the nether regions of our building. If whatever tenant moves in after us finds a collection of nickels, guarded by whistles and bells, let me know? Finally, the house elves. What would our new place be without them? They should come. What fun is life sans hijinks? Exterminators and wildlife trappers are likely to be of little help, I fear, in such an undertaking. So, I’m on my own. I wonder if a trail of breadcrumbs would help. And saucers of milk. They’ll get the idea eventually, perhaps. We hope you all will as well, so feel free to stop in and visit us in our new home.

Letter to the Editor

Iʼm Voting For Jan To the editor: The voters of northeast Iowa have the opportunity in the upcoming election to choose a caring, concerned and competent State Senator for District 28--Jan Heikes. Jan’s life and work experiences have prepared her to serve with the kind of “get things done” approach that today seems to be in short supply among our elected officials. Jan will work--and work hard--on behalf of all of her constituents, not just those belonging to a particular party or interest group. Over many years of knowing Jan, we’ve come to recognize and appreciate her commitment to seeing that the challenged and least fortunate among us receive compassionate, locally-based care. As our State Sena-

tor, Jan will never lose sight of the critical importance of communitybased decision-making here in Iowa. We can also be assured that Jan will be a Senator who studies the issues, does her homework, and will never shy away from asking the tough questions when critical decisions are being made in Des Moines-decisions that will affect all of us here in the 28th District, and in our entire state. Please compare the candidates in this election, and think about who will represent us with unwavering commitment. And please join us in electing Jan Heikes our State Senator in November. Mark and Nancy Ruen Decorah

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Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Legals

Can Some Police Records Be Forever Sealed? By Jason Clayworth The Des Moines Register Monica Speaks wants answers about her father’s death 30 years ago. But like dozens of other Iowans this year, she was shut down by the Iowa Department of Public Safety. The reason is a controversial and relatively recent interpretation of a 45-year-old Iowa law in which the department claims any document created or collected as part of an investigation can be considered confidential forever. That includes records involving the apparent 1986 suicide in Oskaloosa of Rick Lynne Davis, Speaks’ father. Davis was found shot to death in a car. Speaks believes it’s possible the death was related to her father’s involvement in the drug trade. The agency gave Speaks a synopsis of its work but refused her access to the records. “It’s impossible. It’s literally impossible to know without the records what was reviewed or investigated,” Speaks said. “I’m not looking to arrest anybody. I just want to know what happened with my dad.” The Department of Public Safety denied all or parts of 40 out of 59 record requests it received during the first six months of 2016, a Des Moines Register investigation found. And of the 40 denials, 28 were based on the investigative file exemption — regardless of whether the case is closed, remains under investigation or went cold three decades ago. A spot check showed that local law enforcement agencies rarely use the same exemption. Des Moines police had no record of any requests it has denied citing that exemption in the first six months of 2016. The Polk County sheriff had two. Des Moines Police Sgt. Paul Parizek said the department generally views most records as public once a case has closed. “I know that school of thought exists,” Parizek said in reference to agencies that have decided to keep most investigative records off-limits to the public even when cases are closed. “But we tend to take an ap-

proach in favor of transparency.” An Evolving Interpretation The idea that a public record reviewed or collected by an Iowa investigator can be considered forever confidential is a relatively new interpretation of the law, and one that some say is contrary to the intent and spirit of Iowa’s public records law. “That exemption is intended to only be applicable if it is part of an ongoing investigation,” said Arthur Bonfield, a retired University of Iowa law professor who was the principal architect behind the state’s open meetings law in 1978 and has helped legislators write or modify numerous other public transparency measures. “It seems to me that once the investigation is no longer ongoing, that exemption is functionally terminated.” Some of the first notable examples of that interpretation arose in 2014, when the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation refused to release records in several cases in which people died after officers shocked them with 50,000-volt electrical weapons known as Tasers. In another case that same year, Polk County District Court Judge Robert Blink ruled that the placement of a comma in the state’s open records law means that records that were once part of a law enforcement agency’s investigative files may remain confidential even after the investigation is concluded. That ruling was prompted by Timothy Wayne Allen’s effort to review records pertaining to four Iowa homicides from the 1970s involving young women. Three of the four remain unsolved. Allen, of Ankeny, argued that routine public records may be released if they are not part of an ongoing investigation, which he said had been a longtime practice under Iowa’s open records law. But Blink said the comma’s placement in the statute’s wording means that only electronic mail and telephone billing records of law enforcement agencies must be released following the conclusion of an investigation. “The initial phrase before the first

Storm Causes Accidents A drubbing by Mother Nature left the area reeling from another bout of heavy rain. Multiple accidents were reported from the storm that struck Sept. 21 and that continued the next day. Among accidents were two caused by a tree in the roadway in the 14000 block of 240th Street in Fayette County. According to the sheriff’s office, a report of a tree in the roadway was received at 9:33 p.m. Sept. 21. While deputies and county conservation worked to remove the tree, two separate accidents took

place. First, Trent B. Woltzen, 26, of West Union, was eastbound when he was unable to see the tree due to high winds and heavy rain. His vehicle sustained approximately $3,000 in damage. A short time later, Jason J. Cannon, 34, of Hawkeye, was eastbound and crashed under similar circumstances, this time seeing approximately $8,000 in damage. No injuries were reported in either accident, and the tree was eventually removed from the roadway.

comma, ‘peace officers’ investigative reports,’ is unqualified; thus, investigative reports are confidential without condition,” Blink ruled. Allen, a former New Orleans homicide detective, said the FBI provided him dozens of documents on the Iowa cases after he filed a similar records request with that agency. “If the FBI can provide me with responsive documents,” Allen said, “why can’t the DCI? (The Division of Criminal Investigation is part of the Public Safety department.) There’s something clearly fundamentally wrong in the way they are applying this exemption.” Further Court Scrutiny Public record watchdogs are closely monitoring a case that involves the quest for records involving Autumn Steele, a 34-year-old mother accidentally shot and killed in front of her toddler by Burlington Police Officer Jesse Hill. Hill was cleared of wrongdoing and returned to work about two months after the incident. The family and the Burlington Hawk Eye newspaper have sought 911 call transcripts, emails and footage from police body and dashboard cameras. The local agencies involved — including the Burlington police and the Des Moines County Attorney — claim they turned all their records over to the state, and therefore have no documents in their possession. And the Division of Criminal Investigation claims those records are part of its investigation and not among the immediate facts and circumstances required to be released under Iowa law. All three agencies were charged with public record violations in a case being prosecuted by a public information board appointed by Gov. Terry Branstad. An administrative law judge is set to hear the case against the county attorney in October. “Police tell a story and just expect the public to take their word for it. It’s unbelievable,” said Gina Colbert, Autumn Steele’s mother. “How does this happen in America?”

I.R.S. Scam Warning Issued The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office is warning about the resurgence of a scam. The department has said it has received multiple phone calls from residents who have received calls from a person who claims to be with the I.R.S., and the I.R.S. has pending lawsuits and possible warrants for unpaid taxes owed. This is not how the I.R.S. conducts business, the department said. Rather, the scammers are attempting to collect personal information.

Calmar Courier

PUBLIC RECORDS: WINNESHIEK COUNTY AND FAYETTE COUNTY Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office Sept. 16 Michael Oehlke, 18, of Grand Meadow, Minn., was arrested at 2:10 a.m. in Calmar and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail for operating while under the influence. Sept. 20 Gina Brincks, 38, of Ossian, was arrested on two probation violation warrants at 9:55 a.m. and transported to the Winneshiek County Jail. Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Sept. 16 At approximately 12:19 a.m., a deputy responded to a single-vehicle accident on Highway 3, east of Oelwein. A juvenile driver of a 2005 Honda Civic lost control of the vehicle and entered the south ditch on Highway 3. A possible minor injury was reported, and the Honda Civic sustained approximately $3,000 in damage. The juvenile driver was cited for failure to maintain control and for not having a valid driver’s license. Sept. 17 At approximately 1:30 a.m., a deputy stopped a car for a traffic violation. Clayton Ladsten, 18, of Sioux City was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. He was held at the Fayette County Jail awaiting an initial appearance. Sept. 18 A deputy stopped a vehicle for excessive speed at approximately 2 a.m. on Y Avenue and Highway 3, approximately one mile north of Oran. Upon further investigation it was determined that three of the passengers in the vehicle were in the possession of alcoholic beverages, and Jade Victoria Wells, 18, of Washington, was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age; Mitchell Franklin Evens, 19, of Independence, was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age, and a minor, 17, of Independence, was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age and referred to the juvenile court system. Fayette County Court Civil City of Fayette versus Gary Lynn Goodell, Fayette, order for judgment Warren Lee Baker versus Stephen C. and Peggy E. Kittleson, motion for continuance Matt Properties, LLC versus Duane Roger and Sue Ann Cushion, order setting trial Maynard Savings Bank versus Jeremiah Lee DeGraw et al., dismissed with prejudice US Bank National Association versus Capital One Bank et al., petition filed Citizens Savings Bank versus Brandee Leigh Delgado, petition filed Todd Hammond versus Charles Boeckenheuer, order setting trial Small Claims Ronald Lynn Winter, Oelwein, versus Darwin and Carissa Buechele,

Independence, order setting trial Steven Karl Gabriel, Oelwein, versus Jacobi Okarita Green, Oelwein, and David Alan Tafolla, Oelwein, order for judgment First State Bank, Fayette, versus Nicole Christina Gibbs, West Union, dismissed with prejudice Unity Point Health, Cedar Rapids, versus Tamara Bowser, Westgate, original notice B&L Body Repair Inc., Oelwein, versus Zaim Tika, Lowden, original notice Cavalry SPV I, LLC, address not listed, versus Paul E. Cox, Oelwein, original notice H&R Accounts Inc., Moline, versus Patricia Garcia, Oelwein, original notice Criminal Brandon Scott Thibadeau, Postville, domestic abuse assault – second offense, $625 fine suspended, two years probation, two years prison suspended; child endangerment, $625 fine suspended, two years probation, two years prison suspended Jimmy Milton Campbell, Oelwein, public intoxication – third or subsequent offense, 30 days in jail suspended, $625 fine suspended, two years of probation Randy Allen Myers, Oelwein, hearing for initial appearance Michael Christian Burkey, Hawkeye, probation revocation Katie Jane Snow, Oelwein, probation revocation Austin Dean Peters, Maynard, written plea of guilty, criminal mischief – second degree (felony) Randall Lee Meike, Harpers Ferry, controlled substance violation, 15 years in prison with credit for time served in Fayette County Jail Keith Marlon Taylor, Postville, motion for continuance Amber Spring Limkemann, Oelwein, order for arraignment Anthony Andrew Ledesma, Calmar, order of arraignment Elizabeth Sylvia Minnick, Hazleton, order for arraignment Michael William Bushaw, West Union, order for arraignment Justin Cole Moore, Hazleton, hearing for initial appearance Clay Daniel Schrage, Monona, criminal complaint Randy Allen Myers, Oelwein, hearing for initial appearance Alicia Marie Thomas, Oelwein, motion for continuance Jacob David Snay, West Union, criminal mischief – fifth degree, $65 fine, one day in jail (time served) Nicole Marie Pingree, Oelwein, order setting trial Clayton Kane Ladsten, Sioux City, possession of drug paraphernalia, one day in jail (time served) Amanda Renee Green, Waukon, motion for continuance Bailey John Scheffert, Oelwein, motion for continuance David John Perry, Hazleton, order for arraignment Tristan Marie Westpfahl, Oelwein, criminal complaint

Public Meetings Oct. 3 Fayette County Board of Supervisors, 9 a.m., Fayette County Courthouse Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors, 9:30 a.m., Second Floor – Winneshiek County Courthouse Ossian City Council, 5 p.m. Calmar City Council, 5:30 p.m., Calmar Fire Department Lawler City Council, 7 p.m., Lawler City Hall Waucoma City Council, 8 p.m., Waucoma Community Center Oct. 4 Spillville City Council, 6 p.m., Spillville City Hall Board of Adjustment, 7:30 p.m., 400 Claiborne Drive, Decorah Oct. 10 Fayette County Board of Supervisors, 9 a.m., Fayette County Courthouse Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors, 9:30 a.m., Second Floor – Winneshiek County Courthouse South Winneshiek school board, 7 p.m., Calmar Turkey Valley school board, 7 p.m., elementary media center Oct. 11 Conservation Board, 5:30 p.m., Winneshiek County Courthouse Zoning Commission, 7:30 p.m., 400 Claiborne Drive, Decorah Oct. 12 Board of Health, 3 p.m., 305 Montgomery St., Decorah Oct. 17 Fayette County Board of Supervisors, 9 a.m., Fayette County Courthouse Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors, 9:30 a.m., Second Floor – Winneshiek County Courthouse NICC Board of Trustees, 3 p.m., Calmar campus Oct. 18 Commission of Veterans Affairs, 1:30 p.m., Winneshiek County Courthouse Pioneer Cemetery Commission, 7 p.m., Old Winneshiek County Jail Oct. 24 Fayette County Board of Supervisors, 9 a.m., Fayette County Courthouse Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors, 9:30 a.m., Second Floor – Winneshiek County Courthouse Oct. 31 Fayette County Board of Supervisors, 9 a.m., Fayette County Courthouse Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors, 9:30 a.m., Second Floor – Winneshiek County Courthouse

PUBLIC NOTICE Winneshiek County OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS WINNESHIEK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 The Board of Supervisors met at 11:00 a.m. on September 9, 2016, with Sean Snyder, Emergency Management Coordinator, and other county personnel to review the procedures used for emergency response during the flood. No actions were taken. The Board of Supervisors met at 9:30 a.m. on September 12, 2016 with Ashbacher, Logsdon, Thompson, and Kuhn present. Lee Bjerke, county Engineer, met with the Board to give an update on flood damages and report on other road matters. Ferneva Brimacomb, Winneshiek County Historical Society, met with the Board to request permission to move the archives and office for the organization to the Old Jail in the space shared with the Winneshiek County Historic Preservation Commission and the Winneshiek County Pioneer Cemetery Commission. The Board might consider a temporary relocation if the organization works out other options for long term. The IT Hiring Committee gave a report of the process of hiring an IT department head. Candidates have been interviewed and a possible candidate will be scheduled for a second interview. Further information will be available after the second interview is conducted. Moved by Kuhn and seconded by Ashbacher to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes of the last meeting and the claims filed with the Board. Motion carried unanimously. Andy Van Der Maaten, county Attorney, met with the Board to discuss county issues. Moved by Thompson and seconded by Kuhn to adjourn to 9:30 a.m. Monday, September 19, 2016. Motion carried unanimously. ATTEST Benjamin D Steines County Auditor John Logsdon, Chairman Board of Supervisors Claims 09-12-2016 General Basic Fund A & J Associates PC, Services ............1000.00 AcenTek, Internet Service......................554.77 Alliant Energy, Utilities .........................8499.03 Anderson Law, Legal Services ............8398.59 Anundsen Publishing, Printing.............1151.00 Aramark Uniform Services, Services .....354.99 Area Transportation, Services .............1100.00 Reed Backes, Services .......................2110.00 Bill's Auto Repair, Ltd, Services ...............55.00 Black Hills Energy, Natural Gas Service .............................134.19 Bruening Rock Prod, Materials ..............139.43 Brynsaas Sales & Service, Inc,

Equipment Rental ...............................4030.00 Terry Buenzow, Mileage ........................175.72 Calmar Courier, Publications .................860.04 Jeff Carolan, Services ...........................864.00 Carpenter Uniform, Supplies .................277.01 Carquest Auto Parts, Supplies.................13.64 Casper Plumbing & Heating, Inc, Repairs .................................................765.06 CDW Gov't, Supplies .............................487.84 Cellebrite USA, Inc, Equipment ...........1500.00 CenturyLink, Telephone Service ............334.44 Rose Christopher, Services ...................179.50 City of Ossian, Utilities.............................16.00 Gregory Clark, Services ......................1937.52 Culligan, Services ..................................208.45 DALCO, Supplies ..................................276.58 Decorah Ace Hardware, Supplies............53.78 Decorah Electric, Services ..................1322.35 Decorah Newspapers, Publications.......571.30 Decorah Tire Service, Services .............972.01 Doug Egeland Tiling, Services.............3100.00 Drilling All Season Sports, Supplies ......859.85 Fareway Stores, Supplies......................748.70 Farmers Union Co-op, Supplies ..............71.00 Ossian Bee, Publications.........................50.75 Tim Felton, Reimbursement ......................6.00 Russ Freerking, Services ........................85.18 Galls, LLC, Supplies ..............................152.87 Hageman Cleaning, Services ................220.00 John Halverson, Reimbursement ............25.00 Hawkeye Sanitation, Inc, Services ........135.50 Hovden Oil Co, Fuel ............................2323.45 Hovey LP Gas, Inc, Fuel........................112.20 Huber's Store, Supplies .........................188.42 IA Dept of Public Health, Supplies .........142.45 IACCVSO, Registration .........................300.00 IOVA-CP, Membership .............................75.00 Lilly Jensen, Reimbursement ..................99.40 Farm Plan, Supplies ..............................304.79 Ian Kemp, Reimbursement ......................11.50 Keystone Labs, Services .........................12.00 Nancy Kovarik, Reimbursement ..............25.00 Kwik Star, Fuel.......................................150.00 Kwik Trip Inc, Fuel .................................680.88 Larry Sharps Trucking, Services..........9499.00 Leon's Auto & Truck Repair, Services ...441.00 LetterWerks Sign City, LLC, Signs ......1072.00 Dr. Kevin Locke, Services......................420.00 Mail Services, Services .......................5283.65 Malcom Enterprises Inc, Services .........632.00 Marco Technologies LLC, Maintenance Agreement.........................76.07 Marv Smith Electric, Services ................329.83 Mediacom, Services ..............................587.00 Mitko, LLC, Services............................1521.40 Mower Power, Parts ................................75.90 National Veterans Legal Services, Registration ............................................35.00 NE Iowa Lawn Care, Services .................35.00 Kenneth Ney, Services ........................2345.00

Northeast Iowa Service, LLC, Services .....................................4565.00 Northern Safety Co Inc, Supplies ..........105.24 Brady O'Connor, Services ...................1180.00 Paetec, Telephone Service ......................71.34 Lance Peters, Reimbursement ................21.80 Isaac Phillips, Services ..........................279.00 Racom Corporation, Services................410.00 Ricoh USA Inc, Maintenance Agreement.......................100.02 Riley's Inc, Supplies ..............................101.04 Rite Price, Supplies .................................66.24 River City Paving, Materials ....................14.38 Ruby's Inc, Services ............................1204.50 Gregg Rude, Services ...........................144.00 Schilling Paper, Supplies .......................442.16 Jeanne Sebastian, Reimbursement ......469.24 Sharps Trucking, Services .....................170.00 Renee Smith, Reimbursement ..................5.94 Ben Steines, Reimbursement ..................25.00 Steve's Car Care Center, Services ........175.00 Storey Kenworthy, Supplies...................476.26 Streicher's, Supplies ................................32.17 TASC Inc, Services..............................2168.53 Taser International, Equipment ..............532.39 The CTK Group, Registration ................325.00 Dean Thompson, Reimbursement...........58.40 Thrifty White Pharmacy, Services..........108.60 Uline, Supplies.......................................159.52 Ultramax, Equipment .............................983.40 Steve Vanden Brink, Services ...............180.00 Verizon Wireless, Cell Service.............2497.56 Walmart Business/SYNCB, Supplies ....225.90 Weis Buick GMC, Services....................350.00 Wennes Communications, Inc, Advertising ............................................135.00 Wiltgen Construction, Inc, Materials ......395.25 Windridge Implements, LLC, Parts ........332.32 Windstream, Telephone Service ............607.72 Winn Co Convention & Visitors, Appropriation ....................................36000.00 Winn Co Landfill, Fees ........................1457.65 Winn Co Public Health, Services ...........275.00 Wolfcom Enterprises, Equipment ........6294.83 Ziegler Inc, Services ............................3040.71 General Basic Public Health Ability Networks Inc, Services ...............292.00 Ailco Equipment Finance Group, Equipment ............................................761.00 Decorah Ace Hardware, Supplies............12.99 Decorah Newspapers, Publications.........26.00 Dex Media, Advertising ..............................6.50 Deyta Analytics, Services ......................254.00 GlaxoSmithKline, Supplies ..................6801.12 Lori Hemesath, Mileage.........................118.22 P. J. Herold, Services ..............................50.00 Penny Herold, Mileage ..........................222.18 Sally Herold, Mileage.............................173.42 Hovden Oil Co, Fuel ................................40.55

IA Alliance in Home Care, Registration....95.00 Cheryl McConnell, Mileage....................226.32 McKesson Medical Surgical, Supplies ..............................................1151.98 Rennard Mumford, Mileage ...................215.74 NICC, Registration.................................356.00 Nancy Olson-Folstad, Mileage ..............265.88 POC Network Technologies, Services ...450.00 Selina Quandahl, Mileage .......................85.56 Nancy Sacquitne, Mileage .....................205.16 Keri Sand, Reimbursement .....................57.63 Sanofi Pasteur, Supplies .....................3828.09 Storey Kenworthy, Supplies...................512.29 Krista Vanden Brink, Mileage ..................38.36 Verizon Wireless, Cell Service...............262.16 Walmart Business/SYNCB, Supplies ....150.14 Winn Co EMS Association, Grant ........3779.63 Winneshiek Medical Center, Services .2659.37 General Supplemental Fund Anderson Law, Reimbursement ............200.00 IMWCA, Insurance ............................10099.00 Water Testing Grant Fund ChemRight Laboratories, Inc, Testing ...800.00 State Hygienic Laboratory, Services......483.00 Rural Services Basic Fund Anundsen Publishing, Printing...............110.00 Arden Auna, Meeting ...............................45.00 Kevin Barth, Meeting ...............................45.00 Daniel Beard, Meeting .............................45.00 Roger Bergan, Meeting ...........................90.00 Donald Blegen, Meeting ..........................45.00 Laura Boice, Meeting...............................45.00 Calmar Courier, Publications ...................14.66 Louis Courtney, Meeting ..........................45.00 Allen Dahlen, Meeting .............................45.00 Decorah Newspapers, Publications.........45.43 Roger Espe, Meeting ...............................90.00 Thomas Hansen, Meeting .......................45.00 Carleton Haugen, Meeting.......................90.00 Hawkeye Sanitation, Inc, Services ......1806.20 Jack Herold, Meeting ...............................90.00 Lori Herold, Meeting ................................90.00 Dale Johnson, Meeting ............................90.00 Paul Korsness, Meeting...........................45.00 Kwik Trip Inc, Fuel ...................................45.27 Danny Leidahl, Meeting ...........................45.00 David Lensch, Meeting ............................45.00 Randy Logsdon, Meeting.......................145.00 John Lubke, Meeting ...............................90.00 James Ludeking, Meeting........................45.00 Diann Marten, Meeting ............................45.00 Birgitta Meade, Meeting...........................45.00 Kenneth Meyer, Meeting..........................45.00 Tony Meyer, Meeting ...............................45.00 Stacey Moellers, Meeting ........................90.00 Roger Monroe, Meeting ...........................45.00 Rick Monson, Meeting .............................45.00

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North Iowa County Engineers, Roads .....25.00 Racom Corporation, Services................303.50 Ricoh USA Inc, Maintenance Agreement.....................4575.00 River City Paving, Materials ..............39592.84 Ronco Engineering, Supplies ................392.79 Storey Kenworthy, Supplies.....................16.20 Storm Water Supply, LLC, Supplies ....2177.06 Thompson Truck & Trailer, Inc, Parts ..5141.96 TraffiCalm Systems, Signs ................13916.00 Truck Country Decorah, Supplies ..........596.23 Verizon Wireless, Cell Service.............2431.06 Windstream, Telephone Service ............250.49 Winn Co Landfill, Fees ............................75.74 Ziegler Inc, Services ............................2224.25 Co Conserv Capital Improv Fund Heying Mfg, Materials ............................263.84 Sommer Pumper LLC, Services ............540.00 County Assessor Agency Fund ISAA, Registration .................................650.00 Kwik Trip Inc, Fuel ...................................26.84 Mailing Services Inc, Services .............2618.37 Riley's Inc, Supplies ................................25.08 Verizon Wireless, Cell Service.................62.11 E911 Surcharge Fund AcenTek, E911 Service..........................512.66 AT&T, E911 Service .................................43.23 CDW Gov't, Supplies .............................136.84 CenturyLink, E911 Service ....................680.96 Mabel Co-op Telephone, E911 Service .132.08 Mainstay Systems, Inc., Services ........3410.00 Perry Novak Electric, Inc, Services .....4930.14 Racom Corporation, Services................190.00 Roger's Lock & Key, Services..................67.00 Emergency Management Comm Carburetion & Turbo Systems, Parts .....286.56 Casey's General Stores, Inc., Fuel ........320.77 Decorah Tire Service, Services ...............82.95 Iowa Lakes Community College, Registration ............................................95.00 NIACC, Registration ................................85.00 Racom Corporation, Services................307.50 Verizon Wireless, Cell Service...............130.17 Walmart Business/SYNCB, Supplies ....147.38 Winneshiek Co Health Ins Fund Midwest Group Benefits, Fees ............3075.00 SISCO, Insurance..............................68520.76 Grand Total .....................................968735.93 Published in the Calmar Courier on Tuesday, September 27, 2016

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By Michael Hohenbrink The St. Lucas-born priest Editor was serving in the military as a chaplain The museum, formerly a school, when the attack came. A native son is coming is an appropriate choice home, for a meNow, with his remains positively Chaplain Aloysius though residents of the morial for the Rev. Schmitt. Schmitt community It’s the identified, he will be permanently from which he came wish place where he attended has remained the favorite he were laid lessons to rest, after a visit to his staying longer. throughout his early years. native parish. and cherished son of St. Following con¿rmation As a boy, the sisters marched from him The Rev. Kyle Digmann, U.S. military that the remains the pastor Luke Parish and community and his classmates across the of the of St. street Rev. Al Schmitt have been Luke and for the entire to the parish church. Christ positively Our and an inspiration to all the Hope Cluster, con¿rmed identi¿ed after nearly 75 St. Lucas has never forgotten plans years, St. are moving ahead to honor Lucas is getting ready to their young priest who the Rev. veterans who served remember Schmitt died servfrom its former resident. with a special Mass that ing his country. It's one will the of several take place community. The Rev. Schmitt was ways the town has paid killed at Church. Oct. 5 at St. Luke Catholic tribute over Pearl Harbor Sunday, Dec. - Clair Blong the decades, never letting TOP: A veterans memorial 7, 1941, go of his “Right now the plan is memory. died at Pearl Harbor) and stands in St. Lucas with the Rev. Al Schmitt (who shortly after he ¿nished celebrating to have Private James A. Kruse (who the archbishop celebrate honored.The two men, both a memorial was killed in Vietnam) Mass. He is credited with saving Clair Blong, president of the hisThe Rev. Schmitt's remains of St. Lucas, died while in service to their country. up to a dozen lives as his ship went mass at 6:30 on that Wednesday,” members him, in ways big and small. torical society, noted that the comim to be returned to his have now been positively identi½ed, allowing for down, and the Rev. Schmitt is recog- said the Rev. Digmann. “There will munity had repeatedly home community after paid tribute Favorite Son be a reception to follow.” Without his body for burial, nearly 75 years. ABOVE: nized as the ¿rst chaplain of to the Rev. Schmitt, not just any faith once but In many places in St. Lucas, From there, the remains emetery in memory of the the people of St. Lucas put up a stone in the to die relating to World the over and over again. His memory War II. Rev. of echoes of om the graves of his parents. Schmitt behind the parish church, not too far the Rev. Schmitt will has the Rev. Schmitt remain. After torpedoes struck not been forgotten in the be small town ourtesy of Clair Blong Photos by Michael Hohenbrink and the U.S.S. Oklahoma, his ship, Dubuque, the city where taken to Up the stairs at the German- from which he came. he attended the Rev. college Schmitt worked to help men and which claims an attach- American Museum in St. Lucas is Born on a farm a little over to safety ment a special exhibit, one dedicated three to the Rev. Schmitt. until rising waters claimed to miles south of St. Lucas, Aloysius his own the Rev. Schmitt. It’s one Still, it’s St. Lucas that reared life. of many Schmitt was baptized, the tributes made his ¿rst young priest, and St. Lucas to the Rev. Schmitt over the still re- years.

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DeVere Mander½eld (left) and Clair Blong check out the interior of the former blacksmith shop in St. Lucas. Photos by Michael Hohenbrink

Winnebago Indians from members of other tribes and closed in 1849. The fort then faded into the background for many years. According to information from the city website, in 1855, the fort was sold at auction, and outside buildings were torn The fort remained in private down. hands until the 1920s when the Iowa Board By Michael Hohenbrink of Conservation acquired Editor the site. Over the years, some repair work he 40th Annual Rendezvous followed, and the fort was dedicated will honor “Fallen Comrades” as a State Preserve in 1968. Seeking to promote the site, the ¿ e community’s signature rst Rendezvous Days celebration was al returns for another held in 1977. e event is set for “It’s exciting…for 24-25. such a small town to put e festival initially an effort in for so many derway in 1977 years…that’s amazing,” being organized said Penney Neuzil, an Iowa Developorganizer. ommission and the Ron Franzen, who Conservation Comhas been involved since By Michael Hohenbrink the very first celebration, n, with the assistance and Editor said he was not surprised of the community. the event has lasted so long. dezvous Days is a chance The event is DeVere ber a slice of early Iowa to both an educational and an awareness bargain. Mander¿eld remembers a life, event, encompassing d around the historic small kids up to At a sale put on by the fort, senior citizens. dates back to the 1840s. Legion in the 1960s, he American The picked up a originally built to protect plow for $6.50. the RENDEZVOUS DAYS to page 3 The plow, in the condition he found it, was “worthless,” Mander¿eld said. So, he did what many in the town did when they had something metal that needed tended – he News ............... 2-3 went to the Legals ....................... blacksmith. 7-8 hip/Obituaries ...... 5 Classi¿eds ................... “Anything that [needed] ¿xed or 8 on ........................ 6 welded, Emmie would Sports ..................... 9-10 do it,” said Mander¿eld. Ed d

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town blacksmith as was his father, mine,” said Joe Hauer, before him. Stammeyer. Born on a farm outside From a shop right by of town, intersection in St. Lucas, the main Stammeyer would stay in town at men for generations servedthe Hauer his grandparents’ place. While in St. the metal Lucas, he would working needs of the community. hang out younger Hauer and watch with the Mander¿eld can’t remember the elder he paid Hauer for the work, what Hauer go about his work. but he Watching does remember that Hauer took horses sticks the elder Hauer shoe something that was busted out in Stammeyer’s and made memory. it new again. Most of the time, the horse Hauer was “very important” didn't to the feel pain, but then community, Mander¿eld again sometimes, said. the horse would feel that If you needed something nail going done, in. Hauer took care of it. Wrestling that large animal Like Mander¿eld, Lee when er also remembers the Stammey- it didn’t want to do it proved a memHauer busi- orable experience ness

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PUBLIC NOTICE Winneshiek County NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is given that quotes will be received for furnishing the Winneshiek County Road Department and the Winneshiek County Landfill with gasoline, diesel fuel, and propane for the period of November 1, 2016 through October 31, 2017. Quotes will be received until 9:00 a.m. CDT,

Monday, October 3, 2016, at the office of the County Engineer, Courthouse, 201 W Main St, Decorah, IA 52101. Proposal forms and specifications may be obtained from the County Engineer. Published in the Calmar Courier on Tuesday, September 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2016

PUBLIC NOTICE Farmers Union Cooperative PUBLIC NOTICE OF STORM WATER DISCHARGE Farmers Union Cooperative plans to submit a Notice of Intent to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be covered under the NPDES General Permit No. 2 - "Storm Water Discharge Associated with Industrial Activity for Construction Activities”. The storm water discharge will be from Construction of a new industrial building and parking lot located in NE/SW 1/4, Section 26, T97W, R9W, Winneshiek. Storm water will be dis-

charged from 1point source(s) and will be discharged to the following streams Turkey River. Comments may be submitted to the Storm Water Discharge Coordinator, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division, 502 E. 9th Street, Des Moines, lA 50319-0034. The public may review the Notice of Intent from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the above address after it has been received by the department. Published in the Calmar Courier on Tuesday, September 27, 2016

PUBLIC NOTICE Winneshiek County NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE WINNESHIEK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS To change the use of the land at the following described property: A portion of Lot 2 of 1 of 1 of 1 of 1 of 1 of 2 of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 3, Township 98 North, Range 8 West of the 5th P.M. Winneshiek County, Iowa. The Parcel is located at 2794 Locust Road, Decorah. Parcel will encompass approx 4.2 acres The application is made by: Perry Novak The following change in the zoning ordinance is to permit storage of electrical supplies and

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equipment. From the present zoning classification of: A-1, Agricultural District To the proposed zoning classification of: C-1 Highway Commercial District. A public hearing will be held by the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors on Monday, Oct. 3rd, 2016, at 10:15 a.m. in the Supervisors Office, 2nd Floor of the 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 Tuesday, September 27, 2016

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PUBLIC NOTICE Winneshiek County NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE WINNESHIEK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS To change the use of the land at the following described property: The Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter lying West of the road, Excluding Henning Commercial Subdivision, of Section 31, Township 98 North, Range 7 West of the 5th P.M. Winneshiek County, Iowa. The Parcel is located West of 1660 Jordan West Road, Decorah. Parcel will encompass approx 6.3 acres The application is made by: Cindy Henning & Brynsaas Sales & Service, Inc. The following change in the zoning ordinance

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The Cyril H. Bohr and Margaret E. Bohr real estate located at 208 Jessie Street, Ossian, Iowa, consisting of approximately 22 taxable tillable acres is for sale. The average CSR2 of the tillable ground is 74.7.

is to permit the expansion of an existing business on neighboring property. From the present zoning classification of: A-1, Agricultural District To the proposed zoning classification of: C-1 Highway Commercial District. A public hearing will be held by the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors on Monday, Oct. 3, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. in the Supervisors Office, 2nd Floor of the 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 Tuesday, September 27, 2016

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Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Turkey Valley School Calendar Friday, September 30: Football (V) at Central HS @ 7 p.m. Saturday, October 1: Cross County (HS JV/V Girls & Boys) at Cresco @ 9 a.m. Monday, October 3: Football (MS 7th/8th & JV) at Turkey Valley HS @ 4:15 & 6:30 p.m. (JV starts after MS); Volleyball (MS 7th/8th) at Tripoli HS @ 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, October 4: Volleyball (V) at TV HS @ 5 p.m.; Cross Country (G & B HS Invitational) at SW Golf & Country Club @ 4:30 p.m.

South Winn School Calendar Thursday, September 22: Volleyball (9th/JV/V Girls) at SW HS @ 5:30 p.m.; Volleyball (MS 7th/8th) at West Central HS @ 4 p.m. Friday, September 23: Early Dismissal @ 2:15 p.m.; Homecoming Parade @ 2:45 p.m.; Homecoming-Football (V) at SW HS @ 7 p.m. Saturday, September 24: Volleyball (HS Tournament) at Charles City HS @ 9 a.m.; Volleyball (Freshmen Tournament) at Wapsie Valley HS @ 9 a.m.; Cross Country (HS & MS Invitational) at Cresco Country Club @ 9 a.m. Tuesday, September 27: Football (7th & 8th) at SW HS @ 4 p.m.; Volleyball (7th & 8th) at Kee High HS @ 4 p.m.; Cross Country (MS & HS Invitational) at SW Golf & Country Club @ (MS 4:30 p.m.) (HS 5 p.m.); Dig Pink Volleyball Night at SW HS @ 5:15 p.m.; Volleyball (9th/JV/V) at SW HS @ 5:30 p.m.

Lady Warriors See Busy Week South Winneshiek began the week with a win and went 2-4 in tournament action at Decorah. Hosting Kee, the Lady Warriors fell in their first set but went on to win three straight sets to clinch the win. Sept. 19 – SW 3, Kee 1 South Winneshiek 24 25 Kee 26 21

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Kills – Bohr 1, Brincks 10, Buchheit 9, Bullerman 1, Hageman 6, Hertges 1, Luzum 1, Nesvik 11, Schweinefus 12; Assists – Buchheit 26, Bullerman 16, Hageman 1, Luzum 2, Schweinefus 1, Tieskoetter 2; Digs – Bohr 1, Brincks 3, Buchheit 6, Bullerman 6, Hageman 1, Hertges 1, Luzum 6, McGee 4, Numedahl 3, Schweinefus 5; Blocks – Buchheit 1, Nesvik 1; Serving – Brincks 8-10, 3 aces, Buchheit 15-18, 1 ace, Bullerman 22-24, 5 aces, Hageman 3-3, Luzum 13-13, 2 aces, McGee 7-8, 1 ace, Nesvik 1-1, Numedahl 8-11, Schweinefus 5-8, 1 ace, Tieskoetter 3-3, 1 ace

Sept. 24 – SW 1, MFL MarMac 2 South Winneshiek 21 21 12 MFL MarMac 14 23 15 Kills – Brincks 4, Bullerman 1, Hageman 2, Hertges 1, Nesvik 4, Schweinefus 12; Assists – Brincks 1, Buchheit 10, Bullerman 6, Hertges 3, Schweinefus 1; Digs – Brincks 1, Buchheit 1, Bullerman 1, Hertges 1, Luzum 1, McGee 1, Numedahl 3, Schweinefus 1; Blocks – Brincks 1, Buchheit 1; Serving – Bohr 2-2, Brincks 6-6, Buchheit 4-5, 1 ace, Bullerman 16-16, 4 aces, Davis 1-1, Hageman 4-4, Luzum 6-8, Numedahl 1-2, Schroeder 1-1, Schweinefus 1-1, Tieskoetter 5-6, 2 aces

Sept. 24 – SW 0, Osage 2 South Winneshiek 7 9 Osage 21 21 Kills – Bohr 1, Bullerman 1, Hageman 2, Hertges 1, Nesvik 1, Schweinefus 1; Assists – Brincks 2, Hertges 3, McGee 1; Digs – Bohr 1, Brincks 2, Hertges 2, Luzum 2, McGee 3, Numedahl 3, Schweinefus 1; Serving – Bohr 1-1, 1 ace, Brincks 0-2, Buchheit 1-1, Bullerman 0-1, Hertges 3-3, 1 ace, Luzum 2-3, McGee 0-1, Numedahl 2-3, Schweinefus 1-1

Sept. 24 – SW 2, Central 0 South Winneshiek 24 21 Central 22 14

Kills – Brincks 6, Buchheit 4, Hertges 2, Nesvik 7, Schweinefus 4; Assists – Brincks 1, Buchheit 10, Bullerman 5, Hageman 1, Hertges 2, McGee 1, Nesvik 1, Schweinefus 2; Digs – Brincks 1, Buchheit 1, Bullerman 1, Hertges 1, Luzum 4, McGee 3, Nesvik 1, Numedahl 1, Schweinefus 6; Blocks – Brincks 1, Hertges 1, Nesvik 1; Serving – Buchheit 8-8, 1 ace, Bullerman 1-3, Hertges 0-1, Luzum 8-8, 2 aces, McGee 6-7, Numedahl 9-12, 4 aces, Schweinefus 5-6, 1 ace

Sept. 24 – SW 2, Postville 0 South Winneshiek 21 21 Postville 8 9 Kills – Bohr 1, Brincks 6, Hageman 3, Nesvik 6, Schweinefus 6; Assists – Buchheit 15, Bullerman 5, Nesvik 1; Digs – Brincks 1, Buchheit 3, Hageman 3, Luzum 2, McGee 1, Nesvik 1, Numedahl 1, Schweinefus 2; Serving – Buchheit 7-7, 1 ace, Bullerman 1-1, Hageman 3-3, Luzum 15-15, 2 aces, McGee 6-7, 2 aces, Schweinefus 5-5, 1 ace, Tieskoetter 2-2, 1 ace

Sept. 24 – SW 0, Jesup 2 South Winneshiek 11 10 Jesup 21 21 Kills – Brincks 1, Hageman 1, Hertges 1, Nesvik 1, Schweinefus 2; Assists – Brincks 1, Buchheit 1, Bullerman 2, Hertges 1, Luzum 1; Digs – Bohr 2, Brincks 1, Hertges 2, Luzum 4, Numedahl 1, Schweinefus 1; Blocks – Bohr 1, Brincks 3, Hageman 1, Schweinefus 1; Serving – Brincks 2-2, 1 ace, Buchheit 1-1, Bullerman 2-3, Luzum 3-3, McGee 0-1, Numedahl 4-6, 1 ace, Schweinefus 1-2

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Lady Trojans Face Central, See Dunkerton Tourney Action The Lady Trojans saw a loss during the last week against Central and went 2-3 in tournament action at Dunkerton over the weekend. Turkey Valley saw a win in its first set against Central but Sept. 20 - TV 1, Central 3 Turkey Valley 30 Central Elkader 28

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together,” said Coach Tammy Vrzak. “We are seeing the cohesion on the court that needed to come only by playing together. Just a few more tweaks and we should be rockin’ and rollin’!”

7-7, 5 aces, Reicks 6-7, 2 aces

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Sept. 24 – TV 1, Van Buren 2

Kills – E. Busta 7, Herold 9, Kuennen 8, Reicks 5, Schmidt 4, Schuchhardt 3; Assists – B. Busta 11, E. Busta 1, Gebel 1, Herold 1, Kout 13, Kuennen 2, Reicks 1, Schmidt 1, Schuchhardt 1; Digs – B. Busta 2, E. Busta 9, Gebel 5, Herold 11, Kout 7, Kuennen 11, Reicks 2, Schuchhardt 1; Blocks – Kuennen 3, Reicks 1; Serving – E. Busta 12-15, 6 aces, Gebel 12-14, 2 aces, Herold 15-16, 4 aces, Kout 11-13, 1 ace, Kuennen 13-15, 1 ace, Reicks 11-12, 3 aces

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Kills – B. Busta 1, E. Busta 5, Herold 4, Kuennen 2, Reicks 6, Schmidt 1, Schuchhardt 1; Assists – B. Busta 2, E. Busta 1, Gebel 2, Kout 11, Kuennen 2, Reicks 1; Digs – B. Busta 1, E. Busta 7, Gebel 6, Herold 2, Kuennen 4, Reicks 5; Blocks – Kuennen 1; Serving – E. Busta 5-5, 1 ace, Gebel 9-9, 1 ace, Herold 8-8, 3 aces, Kout 4-5, 1 ace, Kuennen

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Kills – E. Busta 10, Herold 3, Kuennen 6, Reicks 5, Schmidt 1, Schuchhardt 3; Assists – B. Busta 5, E. Busta 1, Herold 1, Kout 16, Kuennen 1, Reicks 2; Digs – E. Busta 3, Gebel 5, Herold 6, Kout 2, Kuennen 6, Reicks 2, Schmidt 1; Blocks – Kuennen 1; Serving – E. Busta 9-9, 3 aces, Gebel 7-8, 2 aces, Herold 18-19, 2 aces, Kout 1-2, Kuennen 1-2, Reicks 4-6

Kills – E. Busta 1, Herold 2, Kuennen 1, Reicks 3, Schmidt 1, Schuchhardt 2; Assists – E. Busta 1, Herold 1, Kout 2, Reicks 2, Schmidt 2; Digs – B. Busta 4, E. Busta 2, Gebel 4, Herold 3, Kout 2, Kuennen 6, Schmidt 3; Serving – E. Busta 4-5, 1 ace, Gebel 1-2, Herold 7-7, Kout 3-3, Kuennen 2-2, Reicks 2-2

Sept. 24 – TV 2, Waterloo Christian 0

Sept. 24 – TV 0, Dunkerton 2

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Kills - B. Busta 1, E. Busta 2, Herold 4, Kuennen 4, Reicks 3, Schmidt 2, Schuchhardt 3; Assists – B. Busta 7, Kout 8, Reicks 2, Schmidt 1; Digs – B. Busta 1, E. Busta 2, Gebel 1, Herold 2, Kout 3, Kuennen 2, Reicks 1; Serving – E. Busta 10-11, 5 aces, Gebel 3-4, 1 ace, Herold 5-7, 3 aces, Kout 8-8, 3 aces, Kuennen 4-5, 1 ace, Reicks 5-6,

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Kills – E. Busta 5, Herold 3, Kuennen 4, Reicks 2, Schuchhardt 3; Assists – B. Busta 3, E. Busta 2, Herold 1, Kout 6, Kuennen 2, Reicks 1, Schuchhardt 1; Digs – B. Busta 3, E. Busta 6, Gebel 5, Herold 3, Kout 2, Kuennen 7, Reicks 2, Schmidt 1; Serving – E. Busta 5-5, Gebel 6-9, Herold 3-4, 1 ace, Kout 1-2, Kuennen 2-3, 1 ace, Reicks 6-7, 1 ace

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Sept. 24 – SW 0, Chatfield 2 South Winneshiek 16 13 Chatfield 21 21 Kills – Brincks 2, Buchheit 1, Davis 1, McGee 1, Nesvik 2, Schweinefus 7; Assists – Brincks 1, Buchheit 7, Bullerman 4, Nesvik 1; Digs – Brincks 1, Buchheit 4, Bullerman 3, Davis 1, McGee 5, Numedahl 3, Schweinefus 1; Blocks – Bohr 1, Brincks 1; Serving – Bohr 2-2, Buchheit 4-4, Bullerman 4-5, Hageman 2-2, Luzum 7-7, 2 aces, McGee 8-8, Schweinefus 1-2

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couldn’t keep momentum for the rest of the day. The Lady Trojans pulled off a 30-28 win in their first set against Central before falling in the next three sets. “We are starting to play more

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Turkey Valley Overwhelms AGWSR By Michael Hohenbrink Editor AGWSR found itself on Trojan home turf Friday against a Turkey Valley team that has been unbeaten so far this season. The Cougars weren’t able to break the winning streak. “The game was a great Homecoming win over a ranked opponent,” said Turkey Valley Coach Mark Scott. Trojan dominance was achieved in the first half. “[Early] in the game we took advantage of an AGWSR miscue to take an early lead,” said Scott. “From that point on we executed well offensively. On defense we bent but did not break.” TV Senior Cody Hackman had four touchdowns during the night. Scott praised the other team’s size and strategy but said the Trojan defense held. Next up, Turkey Valley will face Central Elkader at Elkader. It will be a significant contest for the Trojans as their opponent comes off a win over Don Bosco, a powerful contender.

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AGWSR's Nathan Karsjens tackles Turkey Valley's Wyatt Blazek. Sept. 23 – TV 62, AGWSR 8 TV AGWSR

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Rushing (Att-Yds-TDs) – Baumler 2-160, Blazek 14-129-2, Einwalter 4-0-0, Elsbernd 1-3-0, Hackman 7-80-1, Kruse

1-1-0, E. Leibold 3-3-0, Cale Reicks 4-29-0; Passing (Att-Comp-Yds-TDINT) – Hackman 5-5-138-4-0, E. Leibold 1-1-5-1-0; Receiving (Rec-Yds-TDs) – Balk 1-5-1, Blazek 1-58-1, Einwalter 1-27-1, W. Leibold 2-41-2, Cale Reicks 1-12-0; Tackles – Baumler 2, 6 assists, Blazek 7, 8 assists, Busta 3, 10 assists,

Einwalter 2, 8 assists, Elsbernd 1, 1 assist, Gossling 4, 6 assists, Hackman 3, 3 assists, Huinker 1 assist, Izer 1, Kime 2, 6 assists, E. Leibold 1, Leuenberger 3, W. Leibold 1 assist, Mueller 1, Cale Reicks 5, 7 assists, Carter Reicks 2 assists, Schmitt 4 assists

The selection of a homecoming queen and king, a coronation ceremony, a homecoming parade, a homecoming dance and a South Winn Warriors versus Central Springs football game will highlight South Winneshiek High School’s 2016 Homecoming. The 2016 Homecoming king and queen will be crowned at the coronation Friday at 1:30 p.m. by Rebecca Hertges and Mitchell Herold, South Winneshiek’s 2015 Queen and King. This year’s queen candidates are Abby Hageman, daughter of Joe and Cheryl Hageman, of Calmar; Skyler Luzum, daughter of Dale and Kelly Luzum, of Fort Atkinson; Hannah McGee, daughter of Cory and Brandi McGee, of Ossian; Jaden Severson, daughter of Alan and Pam Severson, of Calmar, and Alyssa Timp, daughter of Kris and the late Dave Timp, of Spillville. King candidates are Sawyer Breitsprecher, son of Clay and Michele Breitsprecher, of Castalia; Conner Hemesath, son of Ron and Brandi Hemesath, of Ossian; Alex Kuennen, son of Loren and JoAnn Kuennen, of Ossian; Nathan Kuennen, son of Mark and Linda Kuennen, of Fort Atkinson, and Nathan Ward, son of Tom and Luann Ward, of Calmar.

South Winn Students Celebrate Homecoming Homecoming Schedule Monday, September 26 Fake an Injury TuesdaySeptember 27 Tacky Tourist

Nerd Day; Sophomores Hip Hop; Juniors 'Juniors' (baby/ toddler) and Seniors Senior Citizen

Wednesday, September 28 Team USA

Friday, September 30 Spirit Day; Early Dismissal 2:15 p.m.; Parade 2:45 p.m. Calmar

Thursday, September 29 Class Distinction - Freshmen

HOMECOMING GAME 7 p.m. versus Central Springs

*Note Change In Parade Route The South Winn Homecoming Parade route has been changed to the loop around NICC due to the downtown Calmar road and sidewalk construction. Spectators should park early as the loop will close once the parade starts.

AGWSR's Mason Eilderts works to overcome Riley Schmitt's grip.

LEFT: AGWSR's Mason Eilderts unsuccessfully attempts to stop Turkey Valley's Will Einwalter from making a touchdown Friday night. BELOW: Cody Hackman (left) runs the ball down the field in the face of AGWSR opposition. Hackman would score four touchdowns for the Trojans for the night. Photos by Michael Hohenbrink

NICC Shooters See Strong Season Start ty College-hosted event. NICC #1 Squad finished in 8th place and NICC #2 Squad in 14th place. “This was a good first meet to start the year,” said NICC Sports Shooting Coach Paul Flynn. “It was a beautiful day as our The Northeast Iowa Andrea Baumler newcomers got a very good taste of collegiate shooting, Community College (NICC) Sports Shooting Team is off and our returning athletes continued to a good start in team and individual to work on consistency. We were performances this season, which be- proud of our athletes and look for gan on Sept. 17 at the Southeastern continued improvement next week.” NICC team members are Tiffany Community College Blackhawks InSwitzer, Kyle Woodson, Austin Bevitational in Montrose. At the meet, NICC’s Amanda schen, Mike Motsch, Steven Fischer, Baumler finished in 1st Place Indi- Leo Balk, Andrea Baumler, Dalvidual Female, shooting a score of 93 las Bohr, Joseph Buchheit and Levi out of 100. First-year NICC student Klimesh. The team’s next meet will be at Steven Fischer shot a perfect 25 of the Northeast Iowa Community Col25 in one of his flights. A total of 84 student athletes com- lege Cougar Invitational at Izaak peted at the Southeastern Communi- Walton League in Peosta.

▪ Baumler Claims 1st Place Female Individual

Individual and team results included: Amanda Baumler, (score: 93), 18th place; Joseph Buchheit, (89), 40th place; Levi Klimesh (89), 42nd; Dallas Bohr (88), 46th; Steven Fischer (88),

47th; Austin Beschen (83), 55th; Mike Motsch (80), 58th; Kyle Woodson (78), 63rd; Leo Balk (77), 69th; Tiffani Switzer (77), 70th

South Winneshiek Clobbers BCLUW By Michael Hohenbrink Editor The Warriors held their opponent scoreless as South Winneshiek played an away game Friday. “I was impressed how we ran the ball,” said South Winneshiek Coach Jason Ohrt. It was a night for the record books as the Warrior offensive line accomplished 505 yards rushing, led by Alex Kuennen, Brett Styve, Jackson Lukes, Gabe Kipp, Manning Ku-

boushek and Noah Kuboushek. That marks a new school record for a single game. Also landing in the record book was Rodney Schwartzhoff who broke an individual school record with 382 yards rushing. According to Ohrt, that puts Schwartzhoff on the Iowa all-time single game rushing list. “Defensively, we had a few guys fill in and play well due to some injuries and illnesses,” said Ohrt. “Matthew Holthaus and Tayton Buller-

man both stepped in and played very well.” Ohrt praised the performance. “This was a solid team effort,” Sept. 23 – SW 38, BCLUW 0 SW BCLUW

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Rushing (Att-Yds-TDs) – Hanson 4-27-0, A. Holthaus 5-40-1, Schwartzhoff 30-382-4, Smith 3-44-0, Todd 3-12-0; Passing (Att-Comp-Yds-TDINT) – Hanson 8-3-32-0-1; Receiving (Rec-Yds-TDs) – M. Holthaus 1-8-0,

said Ohrt. “We are playing pretty good football right now, but there are areas where we can improve.”

Schwartzhoff 1-9- 0, Todd 1-15 - 0; Tackles – Bullerman 3, A. Holthaus 1, B. Holthaus 1 assist, M. Holthaus 2, 2 assists, G. Kipp 1 assist, L. Kipp 2, 1 assist, Klimesh 3, Koenig 3, M. Kuboushek 2, 2 assists, N. Kuboushek 3, 4 assists, Lensing 1 assist, Ling 1, 2 assists, Meyer 1 assist, Monroe 3, 2 assists, Schwartzhoff 2, 2 assists, Smith 3, 3 assists, Tigges 1 assist, Todd 2, 1 assist, Wagner 1

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Saturday, October 1 • 1 - 3 p.m. FEATURES: • 3 bedroom • 3 bath home • 1.5+ acre lot

• Walk-out basement • Oversized garage

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1779 Co. Rd. W14, Spillville

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Tuesday, September 27, 2016

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HOMECOMING 2016

Pictured members of the Turkey Valley football team include (front row, l-r): John Gossling,Walker Leibold, Garrison Kruse, Riley Schmitt, Kelby Reicks, Evan Busta, Cody Hackman,Wyatt Blazek, Nathan Mueterthies and Scott Kime; second row: Gage Gruenberger, Triston Langreck, Levi Izer, Dalton Engelhardt, Braeden Baumler, Will Einwalter, Cale Reicks and Billy Swestka; third row: Kade Kruse, Jason Herold, Luke Mueller, Kannon Leuenberger, Cole Vrzak, Ethan Leibold and Seth Huinker; back row: Sam Kout, Dylan Elsbernd, Eli Reicks, Keegan Balk and Elliott Dietzenbach. Photos by Michael Hohenbrink

Kandace Engelhardt got into the spirit for Homecoming as Friday saw Spirit Day.

ABOVE: Brooke Herold, daughter of Matt and Lori Herold, and Garrison Kruse, son of Dan and Melissa Kruse, are the 2016 Turkey Valley Homecoming Queen and King. LEFT: Will Einwalter is confronted by a Cougar defender.

Veterans helped to kick off Homecoming 2016.

C.A.S.H. Lumber

Bank Iowa

Marv Smith Electric

Citizen's Savings Bank

(563) 238-7421

(563) 238-2054

(563) 534-7012

(563) 534-7211

(563) 562-3488

American Heartland Insurance

Polashek's Locker

The Place

Panos Farm Supply

Ed's Body Shop

(563) 238-2431

(563) 569-8774

(563) 569-8395

(563) 569-8201

(563) 562-3067

Insurance Associates of Lawler (563) 238-5131

The Mint

Scott Pharmacy

Huber's

Schluter-Balik Funeral Home

(563) 569-8705

(563) 425-4530

(563) 534-7222

(563) 382-8651

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