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Postville Hall of Fame The Postville Pirate Hall of Fame Committee is pleased to announce the induction of six new members into the Pirate Hall of Fame. The date for the induction ceremony will be September 30, which is also Postville High School’s Homecoming, at that evening’s football game. The banquet will be held the following evening, October 1 at TriCity Country Club. Tickets are available at the local banks or may be purchased at the high school administrative ofﬁce. Tickets will be available through September 23.

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Phase I remodeling project completed at Cora B. Darling School this fall SHARON DRAHN

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Buildings, like people have a way of aging. Cora B. Darling elementary school, which was built in 1955, has had thousands of students and teachers pass through its hallowed halls since the doors opened. As the old saying goes, “If only these walls could talk, they would have many stories to tell.” Even though the building has been taken very good care of through the ages, classrooms are subject to wear and tear. Drinking fountains deteriorate, walls become marred, ﬂoors, no matter how many times they are mopped or polished, become dull, scuffed and worn.

With those things in mind, it was the decision of the administration and the board of education to begin a program to renovate the classrooms, and hallways of the building in three phases. Phase One has recently been completed. The renovation began in the east hallway of the school. The project began in earnest this past summer and continued into the fall. Although it was hoped the project would be ﬁnished before classes began in late August, several unforeseen delays pushed the completion date back to the middle of September. When the renovation was complete, all ﬁrst and second grade classrooms and one third grade classroom in the 200 wing of

the building had received a much appreciated face lift. Also part of this phase was the renovation of the middle school science room and the teacher’s lounge. As elementary principal Ryan Zurbriggen said, “It was time for a change and furniture needed to be updated. Like all

facilities and equipment that are used year after year, things have a way of wearing out.” Second grade teacher Stephanie Spain said, “It was a little more difﬁcult for the carpenters and custodians to ﬁnished up the project after school started. At the end of

every day, as part of our routine, the students and teachers would move everything so the construction could continue into the night as they ﬁnished the ﬁnal touches.

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Saturday Classic Tractors of Clermont 15th Annual Fall Ride The 15th annual Classic Tractors of NEIA Inc. Fall Tractor Ride will be held October 1, 2016. Registration is 7-8:15 a.m. at Clermont City Park. For more information contact Denny Wilkins at (563) 379-0817 or Jan Bear at (563) 380-7600.

Brenda Gonzalez-Juarez sits at her new desk in Mrs. Spain’s second grade class. The desks are triangular in shape and can be fitted together as students work in groups.

October 6, 7, & 8 Postville City Wide Garage Sales Postville City Wide Garage Sales will be held October 6, 7, and 8, 2016. Call Jo Suckow at (563) 864-7557 or Judy Hyman at (563) 864-3517. Cost is $9 to be included on the map. Space is also available at the Fairgrounds. Deadline for ad: Friday, September 30, 2016 with location, times, and list of items.

Allamakee County Flood Damage Notice The following is a notice to all residents of Allamakee County concerning the recent heavy rains and ﬂooding starting on Wednesday, September 21, 2016. Members of the public who experienced damage to their business, home or property from this current event please contact the Allamakee County Emergency Management Coordinator as soon as possible to report ﬂood damage. Please understand that currently no funding is available for damage repair or reimbursement as Emergency Management is conducting a preliminary damage assessment within the county to report to the State of Iowa for potential further action. The Allamakee County Emergency Management Coordinator can be reach by phone at (563) 568-4233 or by email at csnitker@co.allamakee. ia.us.

New cabinets were installed under the windows in each of the first and second grade classrooms as Phase I of the remodeling process was completed. Each room also received new modern age-appropriate furniture, including desks, tables and chairs. NADINE BROCK PHOTOS / POSTVILLE HERALD

Grand Meadow Cemetery receives Thrivent Action dollars to restore existing fence Thrivent members Ron and Bunny Fox directed their Thrivent Action dollars to help pay for restoration of the Grand Meadow Cemetery fence. With the help of John Foels, Loren Lee Eberling, Marcus Wettleson, Brian Harbaugh, and Ron the project began. The ﬁrst step was to lift the fence out of the ground with John’s tractor and

loader. The old posts supporting the fence were broke off at ground level. New iron posts were bought, holes were dug and posts were put into cement to support the fence. With more Action Team volunteers helping, the fence was attached to the posts. The next step is to power wash the fence, put a coat of primer paint and then give it a ﬁnal coat of black

paint. Other Action Team volunteers working on the project were Byron Meyer, Leon Dibble, Cleo Heying, Mike Krambeer, and Alan Martins. Supporting volunteers were Gwen Foels, Betty Martins, Eileen Meyer, Diana Parker, Debbie Moon, Mollee Kautman, and Regan Sass. A snack and beverages were provided by Bunny Fox.

New fence at Grand Meadow Cemetery Thrivent members and volunteers that recently helped with the fence restoration are pictured above from left to right: Cleo Heying, Alan Martins, John Foels, Diana Parker, Mollee Kautman, Debbie Moon, Regan Sass, Betty Martins, Bunny Fox, Mike Krambeer, Byron Meyer, Eileen Meyer, Leon Dibble, Gwen Foels, Ron Fox, and Marcus Wettleson. NADINE BROCK / POSTVILLE HERALD

Homecoming 2016 Pirates

Battle the Buccaneers Friday, September 30, 2016 at 7:00 PM

A schedule of events and photos can be found on Page 2 and Page 11 of this week’s Herald

Singewald joins faculty as science teacher for grades 7-12 SHARON DRAHN HERALD EDITOR

Sean Singewald, who began his teaching duties at Postville Community Schools this fall, is teaching science for students in grades seven through twelve. Among the classes Sean teaches are physics, foundations of science, physical science and chemistry. Prior to joining the staff at Postville, Singewald taught at West Union, Clinton, as well as, in Denver, Co. Sean received his education at Saint John’s University, the University of Northern Iowa and Upper Iowa University. About his ﬁrst impression of the school district, Singewald said, “There are a lot of good things going on here in Postville. The students and staff have been very helpful. I am very excited about the opportunities here.” He added, “I want to get the learners working together as teams as they think of things in new and different ways. I want students to develop ﬂexible minds as they try new ways of doing things.” Sean’s wife, April is also an educator as she teachers in the Turkey Valley School System. The

Sean Singewald couple has two children, Sam, who is 12 and Josi, who is seven. When not busy with school Sean likes to spend time with his family. He is also a football ofﬁcial. He said, “I like to hunt, ﬁsh and camp. I enjoying Boy Scout activities with my son. I also enjoy gardening, raising chickens, cooking and eating new foods. We really like most outside activities. Welcome to the Postville family, Sean. May your students work together as teams as they learn many new aspects of science.

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Vernon Springs # Six; Eleventh Country School reunion

The ofﬁcers, directors, and employees of FreedomBank are pleased to announce that they have continued their tradition of funding education for local students through endowments to the Clayton and Allamakee County Foundations for the Future. A total of $12,000 will be divided equally between endowment funds for Central Community Dollars for Scholars, MFL MarMac Community Schools Dollars for Scholars, Postville Community Schools

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The Vernon Springs #6 school reunion was held September 11, 2016. Pictured above, left to right: Gerri Andreassen, Vada Guyer, William ‘Bill’ Walker, Betty Moen, Norma Wilson, Everett Schacht, and in front, teacher Arlene (Koudelka) Wilson.

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SUBMITTED REPORT September 11, 2016 Vernon Springs #6 held their country school reunion in the Bunkhouse (back room) of the Pizza Ranch in Decorah. After everyone ate a delicious meal, the meeting was conducted by Vada (White) Guyer. Vada rang a miniature bell like the larger one her teacher rang when it was time for school to begin. She welcomed everyone, asking for a moment of silence in regards to 9-11-2001. She offered a prayer for those who perished in 9-11, for their families now, and also for Vernon Springs students present and absent from the reunion. Everyone was asked, Where were you? And What were you doing then? We all stood and recited the “Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.” Vada gave us something to think about when she quoted, “How can we expect another to keep our secret

if we cannot keep it ourselves?” Do you have a special person you can trust to keep a secret? Then you must not tell another about it either. An update was given on those who could not attend. Everett Schacht gave a brief talk about the Times Plain Dealers commemorative on Cresco, Iowa Sesquicentennial issue dating 18662016 reporting on their 150 years of progress. He had extra issue for those who wanted to purchase one. Vada brought to attention all the memory work one had to do in country including the school plays, songs and poems. She remembered memorizing “The Village Blacksmith.” She asked who wrote the poem. Norma (Wilson) Isaacson said Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Vada gave her an A. Vada then read a poem to everyone. All eighth graders in Howard County could write on the subject of “The American Flag.” Vada submitted her write up and received

sixth place in the county which rewarded her with a new American ﬂag. This article was written February 8, 1954. She got an A- on her report which was reread today. The next reunion will be held at Pizza Ranch “Bunkhouse the 2nd Sunday in September of 2017 from noon to 3 p.m. Everyone please wear V. S. #6 school shirt. Those present with students names in parenthesis were Gerald (Vada White) Guyer of Postville; visitor Evelyn Sobolik Adamec (Everett) and Carmen Schacht, (William ‘Bill’) and Hazel Walker; (Betty Byrnes) Moen; and visitors Clair and Marilyn Pecinovsky of Cresco; Larry and (Geraldine ‘Gerri’ White) Andreaseen of Decorah, Iowa; Jim and (Norma Wilson) Isaacson of Rochester, Minn; visitor Michael Pecinovsky and teacher (Arlene Koudelka) Wilson of Protivin, Iowa. Arlene was Vada’s kindergarten teacher.

FAMILY FAVORITES BY FRAN FRAN SCHAGER FOR THE HERALD

September is the best month to be born. You can ask Arlin or I as it’s now the eight days he’s older than me. We also think July, March, January, February, May and October are great months. This is my favorite time of the year with football and volleyball it has been busy.

If I’ve learned anything I’ve learned to count my rainbows not my thunderstorms.

PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE BROWNIES • 2-1/4 cups flour • 1-1/4 tsp. cinnamon • 1/8 tsp. ground ginger • 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg • 1/4 tsp. salt • 9 eggs • 2-1/2 cups canned pumpkin puree • 4-1/2 cups sugar • 1-2/3 cups sweet unsalted butter, melted • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided • 1/4 cup heavy cream • 1 Tbsp. corn syrup Preheat oven to 350 degrees F., sift together flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Using an electric mixer, beat eggs and pumpkin on medium speed until well combined. Beat in sugar. With mixer running pour in melted butter in a steady stream. Gradually add flour mixture until fully mixed. Scrape sides of bowl as necessary. Stir in 1-1/2 cups chocolate chips. Spread batter into a greased 18x12 rimmed baking sheet. Bake until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool completely. While brownies cool, combine cream, corn syrup and the remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high until chocolate is completely melted and smooth, stirring every 30 seconds. Drizzle chocolate sauce on brownies.

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CHEESE ZUCCHINI PIZZA CASSEROLE • 4 cups shredded zucchini • 1/2 tsp. salt • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese • 2 eggs • 1 lb. ground turkey or 1 lb. hamburger • 1/2 cup chopped onions • 8 oz. can tomato sauce • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder • 1/4 tsp. oregano leaves • 1 cup green peper, chopped • 2 - 4 oz. cans sliced mushrooms Place zucchini and salt in large bowl; let stand 10 minutes then drain by pressing out liquid. Stir in cheese then eggs; mix well. Press into bottom of greased 9x13 pan. Bake in 400 degree F. oven 20 minutes or until set. Brown turkey or hamburger and onions in skillet and drain. Add tomato sauce, garlic powder, and oregano. Stir to mix while cooking a few minutes more. Spoon over zucchini crust. Spread green peppers and mushrooms on top then a final layer of remaining cheese. Bake 25 to 30 minutes more until cheese melts.

The Northeast Iowa Quilters Guild will meet Tuesday, October 4 at the Luana Savings Bank in Luana. The afternoon group will meet at 2 p.m. and the evening group will meet at 6:30 p.m. for bars and beverages and program at 7 p.m. Guests are welcome to

attend either meeting. Jean Murray from Decorah, Iowa, will present the program “Thirty Years of Evolution.” You can also check out Jean’s studio during the Northeast Iowa Art Tour October 7-9, 2016. For more information about the Northeast Iowa Quilters Guild, check out the website at www. neiqg.com.

CLUB NEWS West Post Project Club The West Post Project Club met September 21, 2016 at the home of Ellen Wahls. President Mary Althouse called the meeting to order. A great reminder ‘Hope is Contagious’ was the thought for the day. Smells of fall was the roll call answered by ten members and one guest. Pumpkin pie, burning leaves, harvest, and wood burning were among the ideas that put everyone in the fall feeling. A follow up from the July program on the Freedom Rock, Allamakee County has now been approved to get a Freedom Rock. Anyone interested in donating for this project should contact the Economic Development Ofﬁce in Waukon. The business meeting continued with the election of ofﬁcers. Chosen were Ellen Wahls, president, vicepresident and JoAnne Bodley, secretary, treasurer. The program committee for the following year will be Ellen Wahls and Amy Russell. The discussion then turned to the club trip being taken on Friday, October 21. It was decided to have it be a “mystery trip” noting

only that Donna and Joanne will drive, meeting in Waukon at 10:30 a.m. The Sunshine Box was passed and America was sung for Ellen’s September anniversary and the October birthdays. Local current happenings which involve club members were discussed. Amy told about the Boy Scout omelette breakfast to be held on October 23 at St. Pat’s in Waukon. Donna informed everyone about their October Barn Sale to be held October 29 at their farm. The meeting concluded with the club creed. This month’s program “fall baking with spices” began with Ellen giving information on where some spices come from and other uses for them. Then everyone shared a recipe that contained fall spices. Recipes included roasted sweet potatoes, apple cake, pumpkin dessert and dip, harvest mufﬁns and of course pumpkin pie. Ellen served a delicious lunch using her recipe, a frozen pumpkin dessert made with home grown pumpkin and yummy fall spices. The next meeting will be a club trip on October 21.

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May God Bless you all.

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Community Flu Clinics to begin Oct. 5 Former Waukon High School band teacher,

Diabetes Support Group to meet

Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care will be offering their first flu clinic on Wednesday, October 5, from 1-6 p.m. in the Community and Home Care Immunization Clinic located on the upper level of Veterans Memorial Hospital. The next flu shot clinics will be held on Wednesday, October 12, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and again on Wednesday, October 19, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. The Community and Home Care Immunization Clinic is located on the upper level of Veterans Memorial Hospital. Flu clinics will then continue each week on Wednesday afternoons. Immunization clinics are held from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of the month, and from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. all other Wednesdays. Flu vaccine, pneumonia vaccine, and a combination of flu and pneumonia vaccine will all be available. Tetanus shots will be offered as well. The cost for a flu shot is $25. Medicare does cover the costs.

The Veterans Memorial Hospital Diabetes Support Group will hold its next meeting on Thursday, October 20, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at Veterans Memorial Hospital in the Large Conference Room, located on the lower level of the hospital.

Hospital News Veterans Memorial Hospital

Admissions

September 8: Jean Hagen, Waukon. September 11: Rose Zoll, New Albin.

Discharges

September 6: Nikki Breimon and Baby Girl, Waukon; Gordon Marti, Waukon. September 7: Jean Hagen, Waukon; Alfred Olsen, Waukon; Kasey Iverson and Baby Boy, Luana; Brooke Welsh and Baby Girl, Lansing. September 8: Marissa Nunez-Vega and Baby Girl, Postville. September 9: Jayden Schwickerath and Baby Girl, Castalia.

Births

September 4: Baby Girl to Bill and Nikki Breimon, Waukon. September 5: Baby Girl to Clayton and Brooke Welsh, Lansing; Baby Boy to Brock and Kasey Iverson, Luana. September 6: Baby Girl to Cale Woods and Jayden Schwickerath, Castalia; Baby Girl to Candido Rodriguez and Marissa NunezVega, Postville. September 10: Baby Girl to Tharin and Bailey Benson, Waukon.

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Billing for Medicare will be completed by the Community and Home Care staff, but participants will need to bring their physician’s name and their Medicare number with them. Pneumonia shots are also available for $75 and Tdap shots for $48. Since the influenza viruses change frequently, they may not always be covered by the vaccine and the vaccine does not protect against other viral infections other than influenza. Anyone receiving the influenza vaccination should be sure to tell their doctor or nurse if they have or have had any of the following symptoms: A serious allergy to eggs. A serious allergic reaction or other problem after getting the influenza vaccination. Were ever paralyzed by GuillainBarre Syndrome. Now have a moderate or severe illness. Please check with your local family practice physician if you have any questions about your eligibility for the influenza vaccination. For more information, please call the Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care Department at (563) 568-5660.

now professional pianist and entertainer to perform in Waukon October 9 International Steinway Artist, Jim McDonough, who is a former Waukon High School band director, will be returning to perform 20 years later to the town where he started his teaching career. The solo piano concert, sponsored by the Allamakee Music Boosters, will be performed Sunday, Oct. 9th at 2:00 p.m. in the Waukon High School Auditorium. Jim McDonough came to Waukon in the summer of 1996 as a first year teacher at Waukon High School. Even though he only stayed in the district for one year, his band achieved a high level of performance. However, Jim had aspirations beyond teaching. His life over the next five years took a few twists and turns before he started a career as a solo pianist. For the past 15 years he has been recording CD’s that are sold through trade shows and small town businesses, such as Hartig Drug in Waukon, and performing seasonal concerts throughout the mid-west and surrounding states. Many in the community have seen McDonough perform and return time and time again when they get the opportunity. One of his fans is Ardie Kuhse or Postville

Yellow River State Forestry Field Day set for October 6 Visit with Iowa DNR forestry professionals and ISU Extension Forestry Specialists at the Yellow River State Forest on October 6, 2016. During the first general session, we will be discussing the signs, symptoms, and Iowa’s response to Chronic Wasting Disease in the deer herd. Later in the morning, we will demonstrate the logistics of felling large trees, as well as prescribed fire in a thinned timber stand, and finally, we will discuss and demonstrate basal bark treatments used to control unwanted trees and shrubs. After a catered lunch, an Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship representative will discuss Emerald Ash Boer biological control releases occurring in Allamakee County, as well as gypsy moth controls. We will end the day with two concurrent sessions; looking at recreational pond management in the aftermath of extreme flooding events, and dealing with a floodplain tree planting that went underwater during this summer’s

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who states, “I had the opportunity to attend my first Jim McDonough concert with a friend last spring. It was just mesmerizing to listen to him. He was so very entertaining and very personable with the crowd and the time went by too quickly. I didn’t want the concert to end. I stayed long enough after to meet and greet him and have my purchased CD autographed!! He plays such a variety of music there is nothing not to like. If you like Country, Love Songs, Faith & Inspirational, Movie themes, all-time favorites or inspirational melodies, you are sure to enjoy a Jim McDonough concert because he does them all.” Tickets for McDonough’s concert in Waukon are on sale now at Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank, Kerndt Brothers Savings Bank and Waukon State Bank as well as Hartig Drug, all in Waukon. Tickets will also be available at the door, if they are not all previously sold out. Preferred seating for the concert will be offered for $25 per ticket. These tickets are limited to just 125 total tickets and will be located front and center stage. All other auditorium seats will be offered for $20 per ticket for adults and $15 per ticket for students. Students in grades 7-12 will also have the opportunity to meet with McDonough in a special educational workshop earlier that day. “I can’t wait for his concert here in Waukon,” adds Kuhse. “To have him come back to Waukon will be a special treat for all who attend to be able to witness his dream and talents with us after being a teacher here 20 years ago. You will absolutely LOVE the experience of one of his concerts – they are truly AWESOME.” For questions on the concert, please call Allamakee Music Booster board members Erin Berns at 563-535-7509 or Shelly Lydon at 563-568-8670 or email waukonmusical@live.com.

This diabetes class is open to everyone who has diabetes or has a friend or loved one with diabetes. For more information on the Diabetes Support Group, please call Teresa Myers, RN, C.D.E., Diabetes Educator, or Angie Mettille, RN, at Veterans Memorial Hospital at (563) 568-3411.

Results of the 2016 State Fair 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event announced Twenty-five Iowa youth received top awards during the 2016 State Fair 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event held Aug. 11-12 at the Memorial Union on the Iowa State University campus in Ames. The Awardrobe Clothing Event is an Iowa State Fair 4-H event that provides youth participants with opportunities to showcase their apparel design and production knowledge, as well as creativity skills. During the event, youth participated in hands-on educational workshops; learned more about potential career opportunities in the field of apparel, merchandising and design; and engaged in a service learning activity. The youth also completed an interview with a judge and model selected or constructed garments in a public runway show. “4-H participants in the Awardrobe Clothing Event are evaluated on their oral and written communication skills through a written report and one-onone interview with a judge. The youth are also evaluated on their fashion goals, choice of clothing, knowledge of the garment as well as their poise and confidence displayed while modeling their outfits,” said Cayla Taylor, Youth Program Coordinator with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4-H Youth Development. Three Allamakee County youth participated in the three categories: Erika Johnson, Clothing Selection—participants select or purchase an outfit for a specific occasion; Katelyn Leiran, Fashion

Erika Johnson Revue—garment is constructed, hand-knitted, machine-knitted or crocheted by a participant; and Bethany Stock, The $15 Challenge—4-H’er purchases an outfit for $15 or less from garage sales, consignment shops or clothing resale stores such as Goodwill or the Salvation Army. Erika Johnson earned the Iowa State Fair’s Top 10 Percent Award in the Awardrobe Clothing Event. The recognition includes a certificate and gift card. To find out how to become involved in 4-H contact Morgan Bjerke, Allamakee County Youth Coordinator at (563) 568-6345.

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month Kathleen M. Davis

Director of the Domestic Abuse Resource Center Helping Services for Northeast Iowa, Inc. When most people hear the term, “domestic violence” they may think about recent newsworthy events which include popular sport personalities or celebrities. On the other hand, it may also hit too close to home through personal experience or through a family member or close friend. That is why the month of October is set aside to remind ourselves and others that domestic violence is present in too many homes, right here in our rural communities and neighborhoods. When we look at a crowd of people we are not able to distinguish those who have had a life affected by violence in their home. That is because violence does not follow the size of a person’s bank account or their employment or education status. The clients we serve at Helping Services’ Domestic Abuse Resource Center show us that it often affects those we least expect.

So, please join us in recognizing that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In order to bring awareness to domestic violence, we will have Silent Witnesses displayed throughout the seven counties our program serves. These displays are life size cut-outs that represent an individual from Iowa whose life was cut short by their abuser. They will be displayed at local libraries, hospitals, law enforcement agencies, post offices and colleges. Last year, our staff and volunteers answered 1,198 calls through our hotline. From those numbers we assisted 321 new clients and their children in a variety of ways. These clients could be any one of your friends or someone you are acquainted with. Whether someone you know has been affected by dating violence, eider abuse or any type of relationship violence, we are thankful that our staff and volunteers are always available to help. If you are also interested in becoming a volunteer or if you would like to learn more about our services, please call our 24 hour Resource Line at (800) 383-2988.

You may also learn more at www. helpingservices.org. We work to end domestic violence and child abuse; build healthy families, friendships, and relationships; and reinforce positive decision-making about alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use.

News Briefs Grief Support Group to meet at VMH The local Grief Support Group will hold its monthly meeting at Veterans Memorial Hospital Wednesday, October 12, at 2 p.m. in the ICN Conference Room of the hospital, which is located on the lower level. This informal meeting is open to anyone suffering from any type of loss whether it be death, divorce, illness or some other grief. Please feel free to attend and bring a friend. This grief support group meets the second Wednesday of each month at Veterans Memorial Hospital.

ATV accident reported over the weekend

Luther College student’s body found in the Upper Iowa River

On September 24, 2016 at 3:42 p.m., the Allamakee County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an All-Terrain Vehicle personal injury accident that had occurred on private property along Village Creek Road. Matthew Curtis Schaffran, 23, of Fargo, North Dakota was operating an ATV on private property and was operating the ATV in a streambed without the landowner’s permission when the accident occurred. Schaffran was transported to Veteran’s Memorial Hospital in Waukon and later transferred to a La Crosse, Wis. hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the accident. The incident was investigated by the Allamakee County Sheriff’s Office and Iowa State Patrol. Charges are pending. Assisting at the scene was the Allamakee County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa State Patrol, Waterville Fire Department and Waterville Ambulance Service.

On September 17, 2016 at approximately 6:30 p.m., Decorah Police received a report of a missing person. It was reported that Luther College student, Bjorn Norderhaug, 21, was last seen on September 17, 2016 around 1:50 a.m. in the downtown Decorah area. Decorah Police aided by Luther College staff, began a missing person investigation. As a continuation of the investigation at approximately 7:30 a.m., Decorah Police, the Decorah Fire Department, and Luther College staff conducted an area search along the Upper Iowa River. At approximately 9:32 a.m., the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a body located in the Upper Iowa River near Clay Hill Road outside of Decorah. Rescue crews with the Decorah Fire Department and the Winneshiek Medical Center Ambulance were able to recover the body from the river. The

sheriff’s office with the assistance of the Winneshiek County Medical Examiner’s Office was able to determine the identity as Norderhaug. The incident remains under investigation. “The Luther community is devastated by this loss and continues to pray for Bjorn’s family. We ask that the community come together and support one another in this difficult time,” said Luther President Paula Carlson. Resources are available on campus for current students, faculty and staff. College Ministries, Student Life and Counseling Service staff are available by calling the Student Life office, (563) 387-1020. “We as a community are grieving the loss of one of our own, and are continuing to support Bjorn’s friends and family in every way we can,” said Vice President and Dean of Student Life Corey Landstrom.

Public records: Allamakee, Clayton and Fayette County operating a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country Minivan when she swerved to miss a raccoon causing her front tire to go into the ditch. Fettkether lost control and entered Allamakee County_____________ the ditch causing $4,500 damage. In the early morning hours of No injuries were reported. September 12, 2016 the Waukon On September 11, 2016 Police Department conducted at 7:54 PM, Clayton County a search warrant at 4 Lyle Dr. Deputies conducted a traffic stop in Waukon. The search was a on Pleasant Ridge Road for a result of recent break ins and speeding violation. Upon further thefts from vending machines in investigation, it was determined Waukon. The suspect was caught that the driver, 64 year old by a Waukon police officer while Marilyn Campbell of Monona was breaking into a pop machine operating under the influence of on September 11, 2016. During alcohol. Deputies conducted field the search, items related to the sobriety testing and subsequently investigation were located along placed Campbell under arrest for with drug paraphernalia. 29-year Operating While Intoxicated. She old Mitchell Halverson of Waukon was transported to the Clayton was arrested and charged with County Jail. Campbell was also Criminal Mischief third degree cited for speeding. (aggravated misdemeanor), Theft On September 14, 2016, Clayton fifth degree (simple misdemeanor), County Deputies arrested 19 year Interference with Official Acts, old Seth Boardman of Colesburg Possession of Burglar Tools on a Clayton County Warrant for (aggravated misdemeanor), and Harassment and Violation of a Possession of Drug. The breaking No Contact Order. Boardman was and entry incidents remain under transported to the Clayton County investigation and further charges Jail. are pending. The Allamakee On September 14, 2016 at 6:45 County Sheriff’s Office and the AM, Clayton County Deputies Fayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a car vs. deer accident K-9 assisted at the scene. on Highway 52 near Jigsaw Rd. Upon further investigation it was Clayton County________________ determined that Marcy Streett On August 23, 2016, Clayton of Garber was operating a 2016 County Deputies responded Dodge Caravan when she struck a to the City of Volga for a deer causing $10,000 damage. No vandalism complaint. During the injuries were reported. investigation, Deputies identified a suspect. Upon further investigation, Fayette County________________ Kory Doeppke, 19, of Elkader was On September 4, 2016, at cited for Criminal Mischief in the approximately 8:45 PM, the Fayette 4th Degree. Doeppke will appear in County Sheriff’s Office took a court at a later date. 911 of a car deer accident near On August 27, 2016 at 8:16 the intersection of Hwy 18 and P PM, Clayton County Deputies Avenue, just outside of Hawkeye. conducted a traffic stop at the When Fayette County Sheriff’s intersection of Highway 18 and Deputies arrived on scene, it was 52 for a traffic violation. During found that Donald Leroy Butikofer, the traffic stop, Deputies detected 62, of Waucoma, was eastbound on an odor of Marijuana coming Hwy 18, when a deer came into the from the vehicle. Deputies located roadway striking the vehicle. No Marijuana and drug paraphernalia injuries were sustained and damage in the vehicle. Deputies arrested 19 to the 2008 Pontiac Torrent was year old Liam Ruff of McGregor. estimated at $4,000. Ruff was transported to the Clayton On September 4, 2016, at County Jail where he was charged approximately 4;15 PM, the with Possession of Marijuana, Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Possession of Drug paraphernalia received a 911 call of a personal and failure to obey stop sign. injury motorcycle accident near On September 1, 2016 at 9:18 the intersection of Kornhill Rd and PM, Clayton County Deputies G Avenue. When Fayette County responded to a one vehicle accident Deputies arrived on scene it was on Birch Road. Upon further found that John Joseph Kommelter, investigation it was determined that 66, of Waterloo was, southbound Lynn Fettkether of Wadena was on G Avenue when a dog came “A criminal charge is merely an accusation. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court”

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out into the roadway, causing a collision. Kommelter sustained injuries and was transported by ambulance to Palmer Emergency Room in West Union. Damage to the 2008 Harley Davidson was estimated at $5,000. On September 7, 2016 the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search of a residence in West Union and recovered items from recent burglaries. Deputies arrested Wanda Lee Teidt, 59, of West Union for two counts of Burglary in the third degree, both class “D” Felonies, two counts of criminal trespassing, simple misdemeanors and two counts of theft in the fourth Wanda degree serious Lee Teidt misdemeanor. After the search of Tiedt’s residence she was placed under arrest and taken to the Fayette County Jail where she admitted to investigators to those burglaries. She is still a suspect in other crimes and this case remains open and more charges could be filed at a later date. Teidt was released later in the day to Pre-Trial Services by the courts. On September 8, 2016 Deputies were called to the intersection of Highway 3 and 187 in reference to single vehicle accident. Upon arrival it was discovered that Gerald Luckeroth, 90, of Oelwein was traveling Westbound on Highway 3 when he drove straight through the round-about intersection in his 2010 Dodge Caravan. Luckeroth struck two traffic signs and sustained approximately $1,500 in damages to his vehicle. No injuries were reported. Fayette County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Strawberry Point Police Department, Strawberry Point EMS, and Strawberry Point Fire. The accident remains under investigation. On September 11, 2016 at 6:19 AM the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a vehicle in the ditch and on its top at the entrance to Echo Valley Park. An investigation determined that Matthew Steven Point from Fayette was operating a 2007 Hyundai Sonata eastbound on Echo Valley Rd. when he lost control. The vehicle entered the east ditch and overturned onto the top. Point was not injured and the vehicle was considered a total loss. Point was cited for fail to maintain control.

Public notice IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR ALLAMAKEE COUNTY CASE NO. ESPR014200 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT J. CONVERSE, Deceased. To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Robert J. Converse, Deceased, who died on or about August 3, 2016: You are hereby notified that on September 21, 2016, the last will and testament of Robert J. Converse, deceased, bearing date of June 8, 2001, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Betty J. Converse was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated September 22, 2016. Date of second publication: October 5, 2016. /s/ Betty J. Converse Executor of the Estate Betty J. Converse P.O. Box 388 Postville, IA 52162 Matthew J. Erickson, #AT0002419 Attorney for the Executor Erickson Law Office, P.O. Box 118, 127 South Lawler Street Postville, IA 52162-0118

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Public notice St. Paul Lutheran Monona Pastor Erika Kielstrup

Bethlehem Presbyterian Church Postville Sunday, October 2: 8:45 am Services followed by Coffee and Fellowship Community Presbyterian Postville Rev. Gary Catterson Wednesday, September 28: 12:00 pm Senior Citizen Potluck; 2:30 pm Bible Study at GMG; 5 pm Confirmation Sunday, October 2: 8:45 am Bible Study; 9 am Deacons and Sunday School; 10:15 am Worship/Communion; 11:15 am Stewardship Kickoff Meal Tuesday, October 4: 10 am “Reminisce” at GMG Wednesday, October 5: 12:30 pm CT; 1:30 pm PW; 5 pm Confirmation St. Paul Lutheran Postville Pastor Lynn Noel Greg Hamm, Family Ministry Wednesday, September 28: 8:15 am Hymn Selection; 9 am Bible Study/LB; 10:30 am Staff Meeting; 3 pm Esther Circle/GMG; 3:45-5:30 pm Confirmation; 6 pm Bell Choir; 7 pm St. Paul Choir Thursday, September 29: 1:30 pm Deborah Circle; 1:30 pm Ruth Circle/GMG; 6:30 p, Priscilla Circle/Alcove Friday, September 30: Council Deadline; Pastor gone to continuing Ed in Dubuque; After Game-11 pm Paul’s Place Saturday, October 1: 9 am-12 pm First Communion Practice; 5:30 pm Casual WorshipCommunion/FH Sunday, October 2: Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost; 9 a.m. WorshipFirst Communion & Baptism; 8 am-1:30 pm Fireside Room Reserved; 10:15 am Stewardship Meeting and 9th Grade Confirmation Meeting; 10:1511:30 am Sunday School; 4-7 pm Shepherd of the Hills Crisis Fund Hog Roast in St. Olaf; 7 pm NA Meeting/FH Monday, October 3: Parish Offices Closed; Pastor’s Day Off; Greg’s Day Off; 9 am Tellers/LB Wednesday, October 5: 9 am Bible Study/LB; 10:30 am Staff Meeting; 1:30 pm Pastor at GMG; 1:45-3:30 pm Confirmation; 5:30 pm Christian Ed/FH; 6 pm Bell Choir; 6:30 pm Jr/Sr Meeting with Light Supper/FH; 7 pm St. Paul Choir; 7:30 pm 9th Grade Confirmation

Living Faith United Methodist Parish Rev. Dennis Hopes Monona / Giard / McGregor Wednesday, September 28: 9 am Coffee Fellowship at Monona Sunday, October 2: 9:15 am Sunday School at Monona; 9:30 am Coffee Fellowship at Monona; 10 am Combined Worship Service at Monona and Church Conference Faith Lutheran, a ministry of the North American Lutheran Church 113 N. Page St., Monona Rev. Melvin Harris Wednesday, September 28: 6:30 am Bible Study at Dean Schultz’s Home Thursday, September 29: 6:30 pm Pastor’s Bible Study Sunday, October 2: 8:30 am Worship/Eucharist; 9:30 am Fellowship; 9:45 am Sunday School Monday, October 3: 1:30 pm Bible Study Leaders with Pastor at Office Wednesday, October 5: 6:30 am Bible Study at Dean Schultz’s Home East Clermont Lutheran Church Clermont Pastor Ron Roberts Wednesday, September 28: 9 am-12 pm Office Hours; Newsletter Items Due Sunday, October 2: 9 am Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion Wednesday, October 5: 9 am-12 pm Office Hours West Clermont Lutheran Church Clermont Sunday, October 2: 9:30 am Worship/Communion; 6 pm Sunday Meeting Forest Mills United Methodist Postville Kim Gates Pastor Sunday, October 2: 9 am Worship and Children’s Sunday School; 10 am Adult Sunday School St. Paul United Methodist Waukon Kim Gates Pastor Sunday, October 2: 10:15 am Coffee Fellowship; 10:45 am Worship

Wednesday, September 28: Doing Days Thursday, September 29: Doing Days Sunday, October 2: 9 am Worship and Eucharist Service; 10 am Fellowship; 10:15 am Sunday School; 4-7 pm Shepherd of the Hills Hog Roast Supper in St. Olaf Tuesday, October 4: 1:30 pm Faith Circle Wednesday, October 5: 9:15 am Grace Circle; 6 pm Confirmation Frankville Community Presbyterian Church Sunday, October 2: 9:30 am Coffee Hour (Daryl Szabo’s Shepherding Group Serves); 10:30 am Worship St. John Lutheran, Luana and Farmersburg Rev. Harold R. McMillin, Jr. Wednesday, September 28: 1 pm General WELCA Meeting; 3 pm Confirmation Friday, September 30: 2:30 pm Bingo at Care Center Sunday, October 2: 10 am Worship at Froelich Barn Western Service with Potluck Following St. Bridget, Postville St. Mary, McGregor St. Patrick, Monona Fr. Nils de Jesús Hernández Mass Schedule October 1 & 2 Only St. Bridget, Postville Saturday, 4:30 pm; Saturday, 7 pm (Spanish Mass) St. Mary, McGregor Sunday, 10:30 am (followed by Fall Dinner) St. Patrick, Monona Sunday, 8 am St. Olaf Lutheran Parish Marshall E. Hahn, Pastor Wednesday, September 28: 6 pm 1st Year Confirmation-N; 7 pm 2nd Year Confirmation-N Thursday, September 29: 3 pm Strawberry Point Lutheran Home Board Meeting

Sunday, October 2: 8:45 am Holy Communion-Marion; 9 am Sunday School-Norway; 10 am Sunday School-M; 10:15 am Holy Communion-Norway; 11:15 am Parish Potluck-Norway; 12 pm Sam and Shana Hilgerson Presentation-Norway; 4 pm SOTH Hog Roast Wednesday, October 5: 4:30 pm Communion Instruction-N; 6 pm 1st Year Confirmation-M; 7 pm 2nd Year Confirmation-M Salem United Church of Christ Waukon Rev. Susan Kilmstra Sunday, October 2: 9:15 am Sunday School; 10:30 am Worship/World Wide Communion Sunday; 11:30 am Coffee Fellowship

Public notice MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016 (UNOFFICIAL) Board members present Schellhammer, Koenig and Byrnes. All members voting “AYE” unless noted. Meeting called to order by Schellhammer. 16.376-Motion Byrnes/Second Koenig to approve today’s agenda. Motion carried. The following people were present at various times throughout the meeting: Joseph Moses – Standard newspaper, Denise Beyer – Auditor and Clerk to Board of Supervisors, Corey Snitker, Laurie Moody, Val Reinke. 16.377-Motion Byrnes/Second Koenig to approve signing the waiver of Allamakee County’s right to appeal the issuance of final construction permit for the construction of confined animal feeding operation for Regancrest Holsteins. Motion carried. 16.378-Motion Koenig/Second Byrnes to sign Resolution approving waiver of Allamakee County’s right to appeal issuance of final construction permit for the construction of confined animal feed operation for Regancrest Holsteins, LLC. Roll call vote: Koenig-aye; Byrnes-aye; Schellhammer-aye. Motion carried. (Full text of resolution available in Auditor’s office) Corey Snitker gave an update on the most recent storm last evening and the flooding and other damage that is resulting. Snitker showed a slideshow of the debris field in the Big Slough area of the Mississippi that is a result of the flooding a few weeks ago. The cleanup is not Allamakee County’s responsibility. Snitker has talked to the Corps of Engineers, and the DNR Fish and Wildlife department, and is trying to get a meeting together to discuss the issue further. Val Reinke mentioned contacting Lora Friest of RC&D for possible sources of grant funds that could help with a cleanup project like this. Laurie Moody updated Supervisors of the number of wells she has been testing and those still waiting for results due to all the recent flooding. 16.379-Motion Byrnes/Second Koenig to adjourn. Motion carried. Attest: Larry Schellhammer, Chairperson Denise Beyer, Auditor

MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 (UNOFFICIAL) Board members present Schellhammer, Koenig and Byrnes. All members voting “AYE” unless noted. Meeting was held at Meehan Memorial Lansing Public Library. Meeting called to order by Schellhammer. 16.369-Motion Byrnes/Second Koenig to approve today’s agenda and the minutes from September 12, 2016. Motion carried. The following people were present at various times throughout the meeting: Joseph Moses – Standard newspaper, Denise Beyer – Auditor and Clerk to Board of Supervisors, Gary and Karen Galema, Katie Dodge Hanson, Sarah Majewski, Maxine Dawn, Valerie Reinke, Derva Burke, Jim Janett, Jane Regan. Public comment: Val Reinke, Allamakee County Economic Development, thanked the Supervisors for stopping at Brian Madigan’s Wine facility to discuss a road issue and announced the Annual Allamakee County Economic Development meeting is in Lansing on October 13. Jim Janett commented about the programs that Naturalist Ross Geerdes puts on at the libraries in the County. Derva Burke thanked the Supervisors for visiting and holding their meeting at Meehan Memorial Lansing Public Library. Derva Burke spoke about library services and usage. County funding has provided for new computers, printing capabilities, and scanning services for the library and community to use. Jane Regan provided a quote from EMC for earthquake coverage. Cost for $10 million of coverage is $809 annually, which is the maximum EMC will cover without going to reinsurance carriers. Deductibles and limits were explained. This discussion originated from the recent Oklahoma earthquake that was felt in Iowa. No action taken today. Auditor Beyer recommended approval of hiring temporary election personnel. 16.370-Motion Byrnes/Second Koenig to approve hiring Carter Leiran at $10/hour for temporary election help. Motion carried. The new FLSA requirement for overtime was discussed. The new, higher weekly income requirement of $913 to be considered exempt (from overtime) changes some County employees from exempt (from overtime) to non-exempt (need to track time worked and overtime). Seven positions will be affected on December 1st and these positions will have to start tracking

time and overtime. Discussion was held on how this could affect the budget if one of these individuals works a considerable amount of overtime that they are currently not tracking or being paid for, but will be able to track and be paid for after December 1. Supervisors will think about it and discuss it at a later date. Bids for 30,000 gallons of LP were opened and read as follows: Welch, Inc., $0.67/gallon – total $20,100; Fauser Energy Resources, $0.7960/gallon – total $23,880, Ag-Vantage FS, $0.92/gallon – total $27,600; Waukon Feed Ranch, $0.799/gallon – total $23,880. Ridneour recommended low bid from Welch, Inc. of $0.67/gallon. 16.371-Motion Byrnes/Second Koenig to approve the bid from Welch, Inc. at $0.67/gallon for 30,000 gallons of LP gas for a total of $20,100. Motion carried. 16.372-Motion Koenig/Second Byrnes to approve temporary road closure resolution for Cherry Valley Drive. Roll call vote: Koenig-aye; Byrnes-aye; Schellhammer-aye. Motion carried. (Full text of resolution available in Auditor’s office) Ridenour presented quotes for a pick-up truck for Secondary Roads to replace one that was struck by a falling tree. Two bids from R.W. Pladsen, Inc., Waukon, of $29,977 and Torkelson’s, Waukon, of $30,066. Ridenour recommended R.W. Pladsen bid. 16.373-Motion Koenig/Second Byrnes to accept the bid from R.W. Pladsen, Inc., Waukon of $29,977 for new Chevrolet 2500 pickup truck. Motion carried. Ridenour presented Underground Utility Permit for Alliant Energy on Columbus Road. 16.374-Motion Byrnes/Second Koenig to approve the Underground Utility Permit for Alliant Energy on Columbus Road as presented. Motion carried. Department Head updates: Ridenour reminded Supervisors of 6-county meeting on Friday, September 30 and gave road project updates. Beyer reminded everyone absentee voting starts in the Auditor’s office on September 29 and information on the judges on the ballot will be posted to the Auditor page of the County website. Jim Janett gave an update on flood clean-up and repair and also grants applied for. 16.375-Motion Koenig/Second Byrnes to adjourn. Motion carried. Attest: Larry Schellhammer, Chairperson Denise Beyer, Auditor

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Letter to the Editor

Jan Heikes, a public servant Rarely do we have a candidate running for the Iowa Senate whose qualifications match our current needs in the State. Jan Heikes is such a candidate. Having known Jan for over 20 years, I’ve observed her advocating for mental health and disability concerns which matter to us all. Before the Winneshiek County Supervisors, time and time again, Jan is always well prepared and does an excellent job standing up

for the public. In addition, I have heard her speak publicly about our State’s need for support for public education and for water quality protection. She will be a strong voice in Des Moines for northeast Iowa. Jan listens carefully, makes up her mind and gets the job done. Vote for Jan Heikes for the Iowa Senate, District 28 on November 8. Lyle Otte Decorah, Iowa

Harvest weight limit lifted on roads for Iowa farmers State Representative Patti Ruff of McGregor today announced the weight limit on roads has been lifted to help farmers bring in their crops. This will allow transportation of oversized and overweight loads of grain on Iowa roads until the fall harvest is complete. “The weight limit lift on Iowa roadways is essential for farmers to get their crops to market as efficiently as possible,” said Ruff. “This will help ease the burden on Iowa farmers during their busiest

time and expedite the harvesting process prior to the change in weather conditions.” The proclamation signed by the Governor allows oversized and overweight loads to be transported on Iowa highways, excluding interstates of soybeans, corn, hay, straw, silage and stover. Loads may not exceed 90,000 pounds gross weight, without a permit. The proclamation took effect, September 20, 2016, and expires after 60 days on November 19.

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Patti Ruﬀ September 21, 2016 Any registered voter in Iowa has the convenient option of voting from the comforts of their kitchen table with a vote by mail request. Voting by mail allows those who may be busy or out of town on Election Day to cast their vote early and to make sure their voice is heard. Requesting an absentee ballot is easy. Eligible voters can print off the form on the Sectary of State’s website at https://sos.iowa.gov/ elections/pdf/absenteeballotapp. pdf and mail it to their local county auditor. Voters can find the address of their local county auditor at https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/ auditors/auditorslist.html. Applications for an absentee ballot must be in the county auditor’s office by November 4th. Ballots are mailed to registered voters who have requested an absentee ballot 40 days before the Election on September 29th. Filled out ballots must be postmarked and mailed back to the county auditor’s office by November 7th. College students and those attending college next year, will be able to file for free for college financial assistance starting October 1st. The previous start date for the application known as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, was January 1. The U.S. Department of Education adopted the new start of the application which allows families file the FAFSA earlier and use their last year’s tax information. This would allow the ability for students to have an idea of their financial aid packages earlier in the college application process. Up until now, aid offers generally arrived in mid-spring, about a month before students have to make an enrollment decision. The governor has signed a letter to be delivered to President Obama

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requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for eight Iowa counties where significant damage was sustained from severe storms and flooding from Aug. 23-27, 2016. The counties included in this request are: Allamakee, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Floyd, Howard, Mitchell, and Winneshiek. The governor requested funding under the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance Program, which is used to rebuild damaged infrastructure that may include roads, bridges, culverts and other public facilities, or to cover costs of emergency work during, and debris removal after, the storms. A joint federal, state, and local preliminary damage assessment of the eight counties found the severe weather caused an estimated $4.8 million worth of damage that could be eligible under the Public Assistance Program. The governor also requested funding to conduct hazard mitigation activities for the entire state. The Individual Assistance Grant Program is administered through the Department of Human Services and allows qualified families to use the money on a variety of items to help with their recovery needs. This is a reimbursement program, so applicants must produce original receipts. For more information about the program and guidelines for qualification, you can call 866-434-4692, or go to http:// www.iowacommunityaction.org to find local assistance. Disaster crisis counseling is available 24/7 through the Iowa Concern Hotline at 800-447-1985. There are a handful of counties whose residents were previously declared eligible to receive assistance through the grant program earlier this summer. October 10th is the deadline for Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, and Winneshiek Counties.

The University of Iowa has received a five-year, $3 million National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) grant for a Sustainable Water Development graduate program. The program will begin in the fall of 2017, and train 50 master and doctoral students. This innovative graduate program will train a new generation of water sustainability professionals to address water, food, and energy challenges facing rural communities, as well as poor urban centers and developing countries. As archery deer season begins on October 1, now is a good time to remind hunters of the importance of tree stand safety. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) provided the following tips for making your tree stand and hunting trip both safe and successful. • Three point rule - always have three points of contact to the ladder or steps before moving. Make sure to check the security of each step before putting any of your weight on it. • Always wear a safety harness when you are in your tree stand. • Attach a safety strap to the tree so if you do fall, it won’t be for more than 12 inches. • Make sure to follow all instructions and directions provided by the manufacturer when setting up your stand. • Bring devices such as a cell phone, walkie-talkie, whistle and flashlight to the stand with you. Make sure you have them within arm’s reach at all times. • Tree selection – select a straight tree that is within the size limits recommended in your stand’s directions. • When bringing up your gear to the stand, make sure to use a haul line and to unload your firearm or bow of all bullets and arrows. • Never leave the stand in a tree for more than two weeks to prevent damage from changing weather conditions. • Try to hunt with a buddy. If you do go alone, make sure to let others know your exact hunting location and the time you are planning to return.

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Widespread harvest is fastapproaching and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship again reminds farmers that grain submerged by river flooding is considered adulterated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Grain that has been determined to be adulterated cannot be used for feed or food. There are flooded (over the grain height) fields in northeast Iowa in 2016. This policy dates to 2008 when grain storages in Cedar Rapids were inundated, and has been applied to several situations since then. Adulterated material cannot be put in commercial facilities of any type, where there would be a chance of entering human or animal food. FDA’s guidelines are set out in their “Guidance for Industry: Evaluating the Safety of FloodAffected Food Crops for Human Consumption.” The full guidance can be found at www.fda.gov Dr. Charles R. Hurburgh, professor at the Iowa Grain Quality Initiative at Iowa State University, has shared some possible on-farm disposition strategies that do not involve a commercial facility. For all crops, make a third party documentation of the affected area (GPS, photo documentation of water depth). This would probably be done by a crop insurance adjuster, and would have to be done before harvest to preserve insurance coverage. For corn, harvest the grain as soon as possible, to limit further spoilage. Dry immediately to below 14% moisture with as little wet holding time as possible. Isolate both wet and dry grain from other grain. Clean combines, wagons, and handling equipment as completely as possible. Feed in a documented on-farm livestock feeding plan approved by a veterinarian. Test for potential hazards (e.g. mycotoxins, heavy metals, PCB’s, pathogens) appropriate for the species to be fed based knowledge of the flooding situation. Veterinarians can help with sample submission. This grain should never be fed to dairy animals or laying hens. If an on-farm feeding plan meeting these conditions is not possible, the grain should be destroyed in field or after harvest, using methods accepted by FDA and local health officials. More information is available from your county ISU Extension office or online at www.extension. iastate.edu/content/dealing-withflooding.

the physical environment is set up, activities provided, and the ways adults interact with the children are all marks of high quality child care,” said Thompson. “Big Worries in a Little World will give child care professionals an opportunity to explore ways to incorporate a variety of strategies in their own programs in ways meaningful for the children and families they serve.” For more information contact either Child Care Resource and Referral at 563-382-4447 or the Clayton County ISU Extension and Outreach office at (563) 2451451.

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and preschool staff,” Loan added. Big Worries in a Little World will be held Monday, October 24 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Central State Bank Community Room at 200 North Main Street in Elkader. The workshop is approved for 2 hours of Iowa DHS professional development credit and can be accessed through the Iowa DHS Training Registry. Interested non-registered providers can contact Julie or Teri at Child Care Resource and Referral (563-3824447) for help registering through the Training Registry. “Reducing stress for all children, through attention to how

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Homecoming Dress Up Days Monday - Nerd Day *Channel your inner Sheldon and become a nerd Tuesday - Blast from the Past *Pick a time from the past and show some class Wednesday - Around the World Day *Show some pride in a country Thursday - Dress up Day *Dress to impress Friday - School Spirit day *Show your love for the Pirates in your best Red and Black ❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃

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Above: Senior Cole Spain earned 5th place in the FFA dairy judging contest.

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Above: Freshman Conner Meyer earned 1st place in the FFA dairy judging contest.

Above: Getting reading for Homecoming 2016 with the painting of the windows.

Above: PHS’s 2016 Homecoming King and Queen Candidates ❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃ - The King and Queen will be revealed after the volleyball game on Left to Right: Jaleasah Hendry, Mac Hughes, Tania Toj, Nash Reicks, Selena Perez, and Willy Martinez

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Last Monday, the senior class attended the College/Career Fair held at Upper Iowa University. At this stage in their lives, it is becoming important to start to make decisions about their futures and this is just one way to help them become exposed to the many different options available to them. Mrs. Mauss and Mrs. Moore, the PHS guidance counselors, work extremely hard to make sure that all of the students that graduate from Postville Schools have all the information they need to make the best decision for themselves. Not only do they attend college fairs, but college representatives come and visit during the school day to help the seniors gain more insights into life after high school. Mrs. Mauss and Mrs. Moore are always ready with a smile and some advice, along with scholarship information. So, as the seniors make these important decisions, remember to ﬁnd the right ﬁt for you and try your best and success will be just around the corner ❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃❃

Question of the Week What is your favorite part of Homecoming?

Alexis V.- The Dance Tierney B.- The homecoming activities Willy M.- The parade/TP Owen J.- Dress up days Nick. J.- TP Raymond R.- TP Alissa W.- Preforming at halftime Victoria N.- TP Lakken C.- The game Rene A. - The game

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Jr. Class Homecoming Tailgate Supper The Junior Class Post Prom Committee will be hosting a tailgate supper. When: Thursday September 29, 2016 Time: 5:00 -7:00 PM Where: Four-Way Stop Signs (Rain location will be the Elementary Multi-Purpose Room)

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1. Indicate winner of each game by circling the winner in each box. 2. Indicate total points scored in the Postville Pirate game that week - this used to break ties. 3. Sign name, address and phone number in entry box area. 4. Send or bring in your entry to: “Pirate Petey,” P.O. Box 100, Postville, IA 52162.

ENTRY FORM Be sure to circle all winners and send in the entire page. Name ______________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Phone ______________________________________________________ TOTAL POINTS

ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED OR HAND DELIVERED BY 5 PM ON THE FRIDAY PRECEDING THE GAMES!

NAPA Auto Parts

SZABO

T&K CAHOON, INC.

CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. Phone 563-864-7515 152 S. West St., Postville, IA Crestwood at New Hampton

Baylor at Iowa State

BROADCASTING LIVE

KCTN-FM 100.1 Game of the Week

MFL MARVALLEY MAC AT@ POSTVILLE TURKEY CENTRAL

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2630, AT7:00 7 PMPM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER

215 South Lawler, Postville (563) 864-3314 102 North Main St., Monona (563) 539-4624 Decorah at Waverly Shell Rock

Cedar Rapids Kenn. at Linn-Mar

Oklahoma at TCU

Elkader (563) 245-2522 Monona (563) 539-2015 Postville (563) 864-7441

www.myfreedomaccount.com MEMBER FDIC

Western MI at Central MI

Brick Oven

The

Pizza & Eatery Ph. 563-864-7150 144 W. Greene St. Postville, Iowa Sun 4-9:30 pm, Tues-Sat 11 am-10 pm

RULES OF THE GAME

Enter TOTAL Points scored in the Postville game in the box at right.

325 Co-op Dr • Postville, IA

Postville, IA • 864-7864

1st Prize $15 in Postville Bucks

Starmont at Ed-Co

Alburnett at North Linn

CLUB 51

B&K Heating & Plumbing Inc. (563) 864-3332

Wisconsin at Michigan

DELI

And GROCERIES • DAIRY Local MEATS and POULTRY Imported and Domestic WINES For all your grocery & Kosher needs (563) 864-3664 102 S. Lawler St.

Southern Illinois at UNI

Post ville P Veterinary V C Clinic, P.C.

LARGE & SMALL ANIMALS

110 Hyman Drive, Post ville Ph. 563-864-3631 • Fax 563-864-3620

Wartburg at Coe

PRAIRIE AGRIENTERPRISES Postville, IA 563-864-7341

“Ever Changing to Meet Your Needs”

Northwestern at Iowa

DAVE HARTLEY

285 E. Greene St., Postville

Farm Bureau Insurance

Tennessee at Georgia

Louisville at Clemson

Brian Bohr Ken Klepper

236 E Military • Postville, IA

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KCTN FM 100.1

PINES MOTEL

563-245-1400

563-864-7531

ALLAMAKEE-CLAYTON ELECTRIC COOP.

POSSIBILITIES

563-864-7848

563-864-7611

F L A G S Q U A D

RAINBOW QUARRY LLC BY ROSSVILLE

563-535-7606

SZABO

CONSTRUCTION CO. INC.

SBT

PLUMBING & HVAC

563-864-7146

563-864-7515

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VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

P E P

563-568-3411

B A N D

HALL ROBERTS’ SON, INC.

563-864-7421

GO BIG RED!

C H E E R

THE HEADQUARTERS

563-864-3344 FREEDOMBANK ELKADER, MONONA, POSTVILLE

JOHN’S HARDWARE

563-864-7521 & APPLIANCE

563-864-7523

POSTVILLE HERALD THE BRICK OVEN PIZZA & EATERY

563-864-7150

563-864-3333

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Healthy Living Workshops set for October in Waukon Interested in learning tips on how to lead a healthier lifestyle? Come join Iowa State University Extension & Outreach’s Youth and Nutrition Coordinator, Laura Liechty for some evening workshops focused on meal planning, healthy portion sizes, and interactive cooking demonstrations that you’ll learn how to incorporate at home. Two evening workshops will take place on Monday’s, October 17 and 24, from 6:30-7:30 PM. The workshops will be hosted at TASC, Inc. (2213 Mt. Olivet Rd NW, Waukon, IA 52172) October 17 - will focus on the variety of food groups we should incorporate into our meals and what proper portion sizes are. A few

“Shorty the Dinosaur” FreedomBank in Postville hosted “Shorty the Dinosaur” during the week of September 19 through September 24. Shorty traveled from the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium’s Dinosaurs Unearthed. Pictured above is the Postville 3 year old preschool class visiting with the Dilophosaurus, “Shorty”. NADINE BROCK / POSTVILLE HERALD

Second and third place Pirate Petey determined by random selection Coming in first place was Nick Zieman Of Postville. His misses were Wake Forest over Indiana, Wisconsin over Michigan State, and Arkansas over Texas A&M. He will get $15.00 in Pirate Bucks for First Place. Since the Postville game against North Linn was cancelled second and third place was determined with a random drawing of the five contestants that each missed five. Second place goes to Bryan Mueller of Postville. He missed Central Michigan over Virginia, Wake Forest over Indiana,

Wisconsin over Michigan State, Arkansas over Texas A & M, and Waverly Shell Rock over Benton. He will get $10.00 in Pirate Bucks for second place. Third place is Jason Echard of Mcgregor. He missed Brigham Young over West Virginia, Wisconsin over Michigan State, Osage over Crestwood, Clayton Ridge over Jesup and Starmont over Alburnett. He will get $5.00 in Pirate Bucks for Third Place. This week’s contest can be found on page 10. Enter today and win.

Community CPR for Child Care Providers and Lay People offered at VMH Veterans Memorial Hospital in cooperation with the American Heart Association is offering a course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation for lay people (those not working in healthcare), which includes child care providers, Monday, October 3, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The CPR class, which will cover adult, child and infant CPR, will be held in the Large Conference Room located on the lower level of the hospital. The cost of the class, for certiﬁcation or recertiﬁcation, is $45.00. The card received with the course does certify attendants in CPR for two years. CPR is administered when someone’s breathing, pulse, or both, stop. When both of them stop, the victim has suffered sudden death,

which can be caused by poisoning, drowning, choking, suffocation, electrocution, smoke inhalation, or the most common cause, heart attack. Some ﬁve million individuals each year receive CPR training by instructors certiﬁed by the American Heart Association. The timely application of CPR has been credited with saving thousands of lives each year in the United States. To prevent a heart attack from occurring, the American Heart Association encourages Americans to control high blood pressure, stop smoking, exercise regularly and follow an eating plan low in saturated fats and cholesterol. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, call VMH at (563) 568-3411.

Restore Iowa Back for the Future “To restore Iowa back for the future we need to start thinking, acting, and believing in different ways.” Faith ~ Family ~ Fiscal Responsibility

VOTE KRISTI HAGER November 8!

• Life long resident of Allamakee County with family ties and many friendships in Clayton County • Small business owner, Upper Iowa Resort & Rental • Registered Nurse • Established Living Stone, a non-profit program • Volunteer in the community • Currently on and have served on various boards

“I believe I am the best candidate for the Iowa State House and have been and am being prepared to serve the people of Allamakee & Clayton County.” Paid for by Kristi Hager • Iowa House

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Junior Class will be selling Tupperware

4:30-7 PM

TAILGATE SUPPER at the 4-Way Stop

We Will Deliver! Call Nikki Steffans

at 563-379-9339

Chicken Sandwich or Hot Dog, Chips & Bars, and Water: $6.00

Rain location: Multi-Purpose Room, Elementary

BOWLING

HiWay Lanes – Postville Thursday Mixed Week 4 - September 15, 2016 Standings Living on a Spare Really! Icy Hot 4J’s & a Z Luana Tap Electrikats Sud Suckers Blind

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L 5 5 6 7 7 8 11 15

HTG: Really!, 880 HTS: Living on a Spare, 2420 HMG: Nick Zieman, 297 HMS: Nick Zieman, 728 HWG: Lora Zieman, 218 HWS: Lora Zieman, 617 Wed. American League Week 5 - September 21, 2016 Standings Farm Bureau Ins. Hi-Way Lanes Luana Savings Bank Nu-Tech B&K Htg & Plmg Bucket Brigade

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L 7 8 10 11 12 12

HTG: Nu-Tech, 1244 HTS: Luana Savings Bank, 3448 HMG: Kevin Kohrs, 311 HMS: Dan Ohloff, 798

recipes and cooking techniques will be demonstrated as well. Register by Friday, October 14. October 24 - will be featuring planning meal tips and strategies of how to make healthy choices at the grocery store while sticking to your budget. Register by Friday, October 21. Participants will be offered a chance to attend a grocery store tour on a later date, which features a shopping challenge to put what they learned into action.

NEWS BRIEFS

The workshops are free, and participants can earn a $10 gift card by attending the Grocery Store Challenge featured at the end of the month. The two workshops and grocery store challenge all align, so if you can come to all, please do! Please register in advance by calling the ISU Extension & Outreach Allamakee ofﬁce, (563) 568-6345. Due to materials and food, they need RSVP’s in by the Friday before the class.

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FROM FRONT The kids were excited to come in each morning to see what had been accomplished over night.” The general contractor for the renovation was Dave’s Complete Construction of Delhi, Iowa. The carpentry was completed by Upper Iowa Construction of Cresco. Although no structural changes were made each room received new flooring, both carpeting and tile. They also received new lockers as each child now has a personal space for his or her own coat, backpack and other personal items. First grade teacher Lisa Acevedo said, “The children really like the lockers and take pride in having a space to call their own.” Along with flooring in the classrooms, the hallway also has new tile. The teachers explained, “The hallway and outside edges of the rooms are all tile. When children come in with snowy boots, it is much easier to clean up wet tile rather than carpet.” Mrs. Spain added, “The teachers were consulted during the entire project. We were able to help choose the carpet and tile and paint colors.” Each room has an added personal touch that reflects the teachers’ taste in paint colors. The teachers also got in on the painting as many of them painted their own rooms. Much of the painting was also completed by Kruse N Bries Construction of Monona. Each room also received an updated sink and drinking fountain at an age appropriate level for the

As part of the remodeling process each of the first and second grade classrooms received new lockers for each of the students. NADINE BROCK PHOTOS / POSTVILLE HERALD

young students. The plumbing was completed by Northeast Iowa Mechanical of Elgin. Along with the ﬂooring and lockers, each room got new furniture, including desks, tables and chairs. Cabinetwork under the

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Each of the remodeled classrooms received a new sink and drinking fountain. The faucets are at an appropriate height for the young students.

HTG: Singing Hammers, 610 HTS: Singing Hammers, 1742 HWG: Hannah Donaldson, 224 HWS: Hannah Donaldson, 635 Tuesday Afternoon Ladies (formerly Wed. Coffeebreakers) Week 3 - September 20, 2016 Standings Suckow Dairy FreedomBank Luana Savings Bank

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Operation Survival Fall Camporee will be held October 14 through 16, 2016 at the Yellow River State Park, 729 State Forest Rd, Harpers Ferry, Iowa. Boy Scouts and Venture Crew members get prepared to do some outdoor exploring through the beautiful Yellow River State Park.

SCHOOL REMODEL

Monday Nite Ladies September 19, 2016 Standings Singing Hammers Fidelity Bank & Trust Luana Tap 2 FreedomBank Luana Savings Bank Luana Tap 1

Boy Scout and Venture Crew Operation Survival Fall Camporee

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HTG: Suckow Dairy, 421 HTS: Suckow Dairy, 1170 HWG: Arlette Schneider, 232 HWS: Arlette Schneider, 634

Antique & Household Auction Orlan Landsgard Estate & Norene Landsgard

Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. Fayette Co. Fairgrounds Dance Hall 504 S Vine St, West Union, IA

Featured Items: Antique Furniture, Depression Dishes & Glassware, Norwegian Rosemaling Items, Many Advertising Items & Postcards, Armand Marseille Doll, WWI Items, Armonica Italiano Nicolo Salanti Accordian, Gone with the Wind Lamp, Willow Tree Figurines, Furniture, Appliances, Saladmaster Pots & Pans, Husqvarna Lawn Mower, Guns, Lawn & Garden Items

For complete Sale Bill and pictures visit our website at:

www.kerrservice.com

Kerr Auction Service

Auctioneers: Robbie Kerr and Willie Kerr

563-419-1167

windows was also added. Each room also got new magnetic white boards and many bulletin boards were replaced as well. The teachers all agreed that they are enjoying having modern age-appropriate furniture and it has been fun rearranging the furniture in ways that are the most conducive to learning. The desks in the second and third grade classrooms are triangular in shape and ﬁt together nicely, thus allowing the students the ability to work together in groups. Mrs. Acevedo added, “It is nice to have furniture that all matches as we move our classrooms into a more modern setting. I think as a group we are very happy with the end product. The rooms, along with the furnishings, have a good ﬂow.” The teachers agreed that the new environment aids in the learning environment as their classrooms move into the 21st century. While visiting with several second grade students, they all agreed that their remodeled classrooms are very special. Among their favorite parts of the new environment are the lockers/cubbie’s (a favorite of many), the bouncy chairs, drinking fountains and new desks. The teachers reiterated, “The students are very proud of their new classrooms. They all are working hard to keep the space clean and neat.”

Bowling & Bags SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15

9 am BAGS REGISTRATION 10 am TOURNAMENT BEGINS $10 PER TEAM

Hi-Way Lanes Postville, IA

BOWLING SESSIONS

2 PM 5 PM 8 PM Meal Served, Free-will Donation.

$20 PER PERSON, 4 PER TEAM Proceeds will be put toward new exercise equipment.

Northeast Iowa YMCA (563) 864-9622

Ad deAdline Thursday, 4 pm