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Lynch Livestock Marks 100 Years ▪ Centennial Celebration Will Honor Veterans By Michael Hohenbrink Editor Matt Lynch began buying hogs in Waucoma back in 1916. At that time, the community was recovering from a tornado that had caused significant destruction the year before, including to St. Mary Catholic Church and school. Travel was still by horse or on foot for many. The country would soon enter World War I. A century later, much in the community has changed. Yet, the family business started by Matt has endured. Matt’s market operated in conjunction with Reeves Brokerage out of Marquette with hogs shipped by rail out to the Chicago Stockyards. Along with Matt’s purchasing of hogs, his brother, Ed, purchased veal calves. In the early 1940s, Matt closed the Waucoma location and turned over purchasing hogs to his brother, who then moved the business to his farm located west of Waucoma. After the death of Matt in 1957, his nephew, Hugh John Lynch, took over pork purchasing and also worked with cattle. Hugh John moved the business to Waucoma, its current location. His son, Gary Lynch, purchased the Hawkeye yards in 1975 from Augie Grenaman and the Waucoma yards later on from his father. Gary, a Vietnam veteran, is the current owner of the business, which is still in the family after all of these years. Over the years, the company has seen major growth, now employing 223 people, nearly equal to the population of the town of Waucoma (at 252 people) with purchasing locations in eight states as well as feed mills, mechanical and diesel repair shops, two pork packing plants, pork and beef production, Lynch BBQ catering and retail products, a trucking fleet, commodity

and insurance companies and a family foundation. The latter has raised over $2 million for causes such as charities and food banks. “The world of animal agriculture has greatly changed and diversified over the past 100 years,” said Gary. “During the early existence of my uncle and father’s businesses, most family farms throughout the Midwest raised pigs, cattle and poultry as a necessity for their livelihoods.” With a shift in the pork production model and further consolidation, the company has pursued new business models and purchasing locations, he said. The company started by Matt Lynch back in 1916 will mark its 100th year with a celebration Friday in conjunction with Veteran’s Day. The celebration will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature Senator Joni Ernst who will speak at 12:30 p.m. The event is open to area veterans, active-duty military, reserve and National Guard members and families as well as to past and present employees of the company, customers and vendors. “I served in the Navy Reserve from 1968-1969 and was deployed to Vietnam from a portion of 1969 through 1970,” said Gary. “After enlisting and fighting in the war, a unique lifetime bond is created between service members.” This is a way of thanking and honoring them, said Gary.

AT A GLANCE COMPANY NAME: Lynch Livestock, Inc.

FOUNDED: 1916 EMPLOYEES: 223 LOCATION:

Lynch Livestock, 331 3rd St. NW, Waucoma

COMING UP:

Centennial Year Celebration, Friday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

IN HARM’S WAY Officersʼ Killings Highlight Law Enforcementʼs Risks Editor's Note: See related story

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By Michael Hohenbrink Editor Part of a series The death of two officers at the hands of an assailant has area law enforcement reflecting on the danger of the job. Driving the matter home was an assault last week on a police officer that sent the officer to an area hospital for treatment after responding to a routine disturbance call. “Yes, officer safety is always at the top of our minds,” said Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx. “The very nature of our work leads us to encounter potentially dangerous and aggressive people on a regular basis.” In the 1970s, Winneshiek County Deputy Larry Fitch was shot in the line of duty but was not killed, Marx noted. “Although we have been fortunate not to have any recent serious injuries in the line of duty, our deputies do come in contact with violent individuals and have been assaulted on multiple occasions over the years,” said Marx. Winneshiek County law enforcement benefits from a couple factors that can help to reduce some of the danger. “Unlike many other areas and agencies, in Winneshiek County

Although we have been fortunate not to have any recent serious injuries in the line of duty, our deputies do come in contact with violent individuals and have been assaulted on multiple occasions over the years. we live where we work enabling us to personally know and understand most of the people we serve, and develop positive relationships,” said Marx. “This is an important distinction in many ways. These positive relationships allow us to be much more effective and can make a significant difference when situations become volatile.” West Union Police Chief Dylan Schauer has seen violence against his staff recently. A routine call on Halloween turned violent as an officer went to investigate a report of a disturbance at a residence. Multiple individuals started spilling out of the home, and the officer required treatment in the emergency room following a confrontation. One man was arrested for interference with official acts resulting

— Dan Marx Winneshiek County Sheriff

in a bodily injury, an aggravated misdemeanor. Two other men were both arrested for interference with official acts, a simple misdemeanor. A fourth individual was detained and later released. While no shots were fired with the recent incident, it’s a reality that brings home just how dangerous the job can be. “Law enforcement is inherently dangerous,” said Schauer. Calling the job “very diverse,” Schauer noted that officers’ duties can range from assisting a disabled motorist to life and death situations. One moment, you’re a hero, working to get a tire changed or helping at an accident. “[T]he next minute you could literally be fighting for your life,” said Schauer.

Training can help to mitigate the risks, but it cannot completely eliminate those risks. Unfortunately, the situation is changing and not for the better. “It’s a trend,” said Schauer. “It’s on the upswing. My perception is that it’s becoming a lot more common.” Vilification of law enforcement through media accounts is one factor Schauer credits with helping to make the situation worse. Perception of law enforcement is changing, often in a direction that makes them the bad guy, Schauer believes. For Sergeant Mike Tobin, also of the West Union Police Department, it’s a worrisome direction. “[The] public once honored officers and went to great lengths to show support and now it is the exact opposite,” said Tobin.

AT A GLANCE NAMES OF FALLEN OFFICERS: Officer Justin Martin and Sgt. Anthony Beminio DATE FALLEN: Nov. 2, 2016

CFS, DE SALES EYE JOINING

Contractors for the renovation project gathered for the event.

By Michael Hohenbrink Editor Parents and members of area Catholic parishes will have their say after a task force has recommended consolidation for CFS and De Sales

schools. Parishioners heard over the weekend that consolidation is the recommendation for the two JOINING to page 3

NICC Unveils Ag Tech Renovations ▪ $1.5M Project Includes Computer Lab, Updates By Michael Hohenbrink Editor Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) President Liang Chee Wee stressed partnerships as the college unveiled renovation work at the school’s agricultural technology facility. The facility houses the John Deere TECH program at NICC and features a computer lab, classrooms and lab areas. The John Deere program involves a partnership with the college where students receive both classroom and lab experience with John Deere

Driver Charged The Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call about a roll-over accident just south of Highway 187 and 90th Street Friday at 8:25 a.m. When deputies arrived on scene, it was found that the driver of the 2001 Ford Ranger had left the scene. The driver, William W. Kobelt, 31, of West Union, was later taken into custody for driving while license barred, an aggravated misdemeanor, and failure to maintain control, a simple misdemeanor. Photo courtesy Fayette County Sheriff's Office Pictured are Wendy Mihm-Herold, David Moline, Joe Plymale, Chad Stoline, Bob Bodensteiner, Matt Johnson, Duane Bouska, Derek Mann (cutting the ribbon), Neil Grube, Rodney Necker, David Dahms, Jim Anderson, Kathy NacosBurds and President Wee. Photo by Michael Hohenbrink equipment designed to prepare students for employment at a John Deere dealership. Renovation work at the facil-

ity included new roofing as well as electrical and mechanical needs and doors, in addition to lobby and other upgrades.

With the work substantially complete, the public got a look at just what

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IN THIS ISSUE: Local News .................2-3 Worship/Obituaries ......4 Opinion ..........................5

Legals ............................6 Classifieds.....................7 Sports ............................8

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ABOVE: Megan Kregel, NICC, stands with Winneshiek County farmers during the Stay Safe, Take a Break! delivery. RIGHT: Carrie Courtney, ISU Extension Office, presents a Winneshiek County farmer with a Stay Safe and Take a Break goodie bag. Photos courtesy DACC Ag Committee Member Carrie Courtney

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‘Break’ Project Successful The Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce (DACC) Agricultural Committee delivered 180 “Stay Safe” bags to farmers in the south-

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west quadrant of Winneshiek County Oct. 19. A total of 13 volunteers headed out in six vehicles to deliver the bags to anyone they found working in the fields. The bags were packed with snacks, work gloves, ear plugs, firstaid materials and other items. “Our main goal for the Stay Safe, Take a Break! Project was to simply say thank you to the local farmers for their help and growth of the local economy,” said Tyler Rinken, DACC. “From a commerce perspective, the ag and commercial sectors are closely related throughout northeast Iowa. Many local businesses will tell you they are directly impacted by a ‘good’ or ‘bad’ farm year.”

According to the Winneshiek County Farm Service Agency there are about 2,900 farms in the county. That number includes the crop farms, livestock farms, vegetable farms, etc. There are roughly 1,500 individuals who operate those farms. The project began in 2004 in an effort to help fight farmer fatigue and keep workers safe in Winneshiek County during the fall harvest season. “Winneshiek County Farm Bureau has continuously supported the project by donating the bags that are used for donations. Their support is instrumental in the success of the program,” said Rinken.

Our main goal for the Stay Safe, Take a Break! Project was to simply say thank you to the local farmers for their help and growth of the local economy. - Tyler Rinken, DACC

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Vets Scholarships West Union American Legion Post 15 member and past American Legion of Iowa Commander Dennis Soppe (left) recently presented a check in the amount of $2,000 to Upper Iowa University (UIU) President William R. Duffy. Upper Iowa applied for and received the funding, which will support two $1,000 scholarships for Iowa residents who are a veteran, spouse or dependent child of a veteran. The scholarships will be presented during the 2017 UIU Honors & Awards Banquet in April. Photo courtesy UIU

has been accomplished. “Today we have a great celebration,” said Wee. Independence-based Larson Construction Co., Inc., served as construction manager with the $1.5 million project. Invision Architecture, of Waterloo, handled architectural work and design. Contractors included David Finholt Construction, ClearMax LLC, Northern Cedar Service, Personified, Inc., Skarnes, Rusty Berger Masonry, Schweiss, Zephyr Aluminum, Becker Hardware and Voltmer Electric. The work “didn’t happen overnight,” noted Wee. Rather, careful planning and a need to secure funding necessitated care and attention. Wee noted in particular the support of Bodensteiner Implement in bringing the project to fruition. While the project will be used by current students, the work is also for students to come for years down the road, Wee added.

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BARBEQUE Friday, Nov. 11 • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 331 3rd St. NW, Waucoma All area Veterans, Active Military, National Guard or Reserves and their families are invited to a free barbeque lunch at Lynch Livestock. Meal to be served at the Lynch Livestock grounds in Waucoma. Questions, call 563-776-3037.

$10,000 Giveaway

Lynch Livestock will be holding ten (10) $1,000 drawings. To participate in the drawings, you must be a Veteran, Active Military, National Guard or in the Reserves, and attend the anniversary BBQ on Nov. 11th. The ten winners will each get to decide which non-profit military-based group that the funds will be directed to. Sign up will be the day of the event, one entry per person. Winners must be present. A second drawing is for a flag that will be flown over the U.S. Capitol in honor of the winning veteran.

Thank you for your service!

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1939 Ends/1940 Begins IN THE WORLD Nov. 17 is International Student’s Day. This is a day to remember November 17, 1939, when the University of Prague was stormed by Nazi troops to punish student protestors of the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia. Nine graduate students were executed without trial, and over 1,200 were sent to concentration camps. All universities were closed in Czechoslovakia by the occupying Nazi troops. Dec. 15, 1939, was when the film “Gone With the Wind” debuted at Loew’s Grand Theatre in Atlanta, Ga., starring Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Leslie Howard and Olivia de Haviland and based on Margaret Mitchell’s novel about the Civil War. It was nearly 4 hours long and the most profitable film in the U.S. up to that time. DECEMBER Friday, Dec. 1, 1939, was the date, and the starting time was 10 a.m. for everyone who attended the “Community Auction Sale” held at Klimesh Motor Sales garage building in Spillville. The entire building was being heated, and “ladies were invited” by the advertising. Everyone was invited to bring in any and every article they wished to dispose of. Auctioneer was Colonel G.B. Goodno, and there was a lunch stand on the premises. It was also in the Spillville news that John Zoulek had the misfortune of chopping one of his fingers very severely while chopping wood. The injury was taken care of by a doctor, and it was hoped that the finger could be saved. Early in December, French Furniture Store moved into its new location, the Giesen Building recently vacated by Sno White Grocery. The place had been remodeled and painted and made a very fine location. The building just to the west had also been remodeled and would be used as the funeral parlor area for French’s. On Saturday, Dec. 9, 1939, the Calmar 4-H group Calmar Comrades met at the home of Mary Kipp. Brueckner’s Drug Store in Calmar ran a large ad that told you, “Gift problems will soon be solved when you visit our store. We have a complete stock of toys, games, cigars, cigarettes, pipes, toilet sets, perfume sets, compacts, candies and jewelry.” You could also “cast your vote for your favorite contestant” when you spent money at Brueckner’s. A fivepound box of assorted chocolates was only 98 cents, but that was also worth 500 votes. Calmar chicks were “tops” when Huber’s Hatchery received first prize for its White Leghorns at the

UIU Makes Vets Listing

Schools Plan Veterans Day Observances Area schools will be hosting observances of Veterans Day. Observances include: South Winneshiek: 10 a.m., South Winneshiek High School gymnasium Turkey Valley: 2:30 p.m., Turkey Valley CSD

JANUARY Calmar’s Legion Auxiliary’s meeting in early January was at the home of Mrs. L.J. Frana, with Mrs. Hovey assisting. After other busi-

Briefs

ness, it was announced that a new “assigned child” for the unit would be Harold D. This meant that the unit would remember this child on his birthday, Christmas and any other time that he needed assistance. Assistance consisted mostly of clothing and books. Jan. 6, 1940, was the date of the funeral of Anton Tupy in Fort Atkinson at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church. He had died at home 12 hours after an accident that had happened on the Fort Atkinson railroad crossing when he was driving home. Mr. Tupy had been “struck by the jit- A 1939 Holiday Ad for Weselmann & Becvar even ney” at 2:30 p.m. stated who had fed the geese and turkeys they sold. on Wednesday and Bottling Works. had died Thursday morning, Jan. 4. Mr. Tupy was always of cheerful FEBRUARY disposition, an enjoyable companion St. Clement Mission Church, near and a man of upright character. He was an honest and kind husband and Spillville, held its annual meeting affather. Mr. Tupy was a member of the ter Mass on a Sunday in early FebruCatholic Church and never failed to ary of 1940. The following officers were re-elected: August Sabelko, fulfill his duties to that church. Archibald Sowden, a blind vio- treasurer; Mike Sabelko, secretary; linist from West Union, was a guest Richard Huber and George Riehle, artist in mid-January of 1940 on the cemetery directors. James Bina, Jr. Monday afternoon program of Don- would also continue to be janitor for ald J. Larson, Luther College Music the church. This writer wishes to say Instructor. This program was broad- that “Sabelko” was the original spellcast on KWLC, Luther College’s ra- ing of the name “Sabelka,” so this is not a “typo.” dio station, from 2:30 to 3 p.m. From Jackson Junction it was A couple in McGregor was awakened on a Saturday at 4 a.m. by a reported that Lorenz Winter was ill loud crashing noise. A car driven by with infection in his leg, resulting Henry Steffin, a 42-year-old farmer from getting kicked by a cow. E.J. Sobolik, of Jackson Juncfrom near Castalia, had missed a turn in the road, crashed into a concrete tion, drove to Des Moines to attend wall, bounded up a bank and struck a Lumberman’s Convention in early a telephone wire, which stopped him February. Thursday, Feb. 8, 1940, was just short of their front porch. Mr. Steffin’s face was severely cut by “Booster Day” at the Ossian Opera the broken steering wheel, and he House, beginning at 10:30 a.m. was taken to the McGregor Hospital Fire broke out at the Calmar Hofor treatment. His car was also badly tel, and considerable damage was wrecked. The property owner was done to the roof. Thick smoke pourmaking plans to repair his concrete ing from the roof area made it look wall. as if the entire building would be It was front-page news in the lost. Thanks to the appearance of Wednesday, Jan. 31, 1940, edition of the Calmar Fire Department immethe Calmar Courier that W.D. Yager diately on the scene, the blaze was was changing management of the pa- confined to the roof area. While there per to Mr. George R. Hill, formerly was much damage due to smoke and of Decorah, but more recently from water, the building was saved. Chicago. Mr. Yager was appointed At the Olympic Theater in Calmar, manager of the local Iowa State li- you could go and see James Cagney quor store and as part of that appoint- and Priscilla Lane in the movie, “The ment needed to sever his connections Roaring Twenties” and the Dead End to the Courier. It was felt that Mr. Kids in the show “On Dress Parade.” Hill would increase circulation, and In two weeks, we will hear about the Courier would thrive with this Ossian High School’s championship new management. Girl’s basketball team, a new impleHuber’s Hatchery moved into the ment business in Calmar, an area building vacated by the bowling al- postmaster retiring after 41 years and ley, formerly occupied by Calmar more news of 1940.

WMC Wins Full Accreditation Winneshiek Medical Center (WMC) has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in hospitals. The accreditation award recognizes WMC’s dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commission’s state-of-the-art standards. Accreditation covers physician services by Mayo Clinic Health System, including the clinic in Decorah and satellite clinics in

WCCF Hosting Grant Writing Workshop The Winneshiek County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, will be hosting a public grant writing workshop Thursday, Nov. 17, at 6 p.m. in the lower level of T-Bocks Sports Bar & Grill at 206 W. Water St. in Decorah for anyone who wishes to learn more about WCCF grant opportunities. Workshop attendees will hear from Dotti Thompson, program manager for the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa. Thompson will lead a step-by-step training about the entire grant process and provide grant writing tips. Question and answer time will also be allotted. The 2017 WCCF grant cycle will begin Nov. 15 with an application deadline of Jan. 10, 2017, at midnight. For more information, call 563-382-6171.

Ossian and Mabel, Home Health, Hospice and Durable Medical Equipment (DME). “Winneshiek Medical Center underwent a rigorous unannounced on-site survey in August,” said Carmen Krivachek, WMC quality improvement specialist. “With Joint Commission accreditation, we are making a significant investment in quality on a day-to-day basis,” said Lisa Radtke, chief administrative officer for WMC.

Veterans Day Program FRIDAY, NOV. 11 • 6 P.M. • CALMAR LUTHERAN CHURCH All area veterans are welcome!

Klimesh Ford will be closed in honor of all veterans.

Autism Group Meeting The NE Iowa Autism Support Group will meet Thursday, Nov. 10, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Spillville Public Library, 201 Oak St. with guest speaker Michelle McLainKruse, executive director of Thunder Rode.

Veterans Day BBQ A Veterans Day barbeque and celebration of the 100th anniversary of Lynch Livestock is set for Friday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 331 3rd St. NW, Waucoma.

Protivin American Legion Fish Fry American Legion Post 605 Protivin will host its 70th Annual Fish Fry Friday, Nov. 11, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Protivin Community Center.

Legion Potluck Huber-Steffes Post and Unit 672 of the American Legion will hold its annual potluck dinner at the Fort Atkinson Community Center Sunday, Nov. 13, honoring all area veterans and active troops with social hour at 5:30 p.m. and dinner beginning at 6 p.m. A table will be set up for pictures of veterans, living or deceased and active personnel or Memorial Day pictures.

Blood Drive A blood drive has been set for the following area location: Calmar: Wednesday, Nov. 16, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at South Winneshiek High School, 304 South Webster.

ERASE Coalition Meeting The ERASE coalition will meet Friday, Nov. 18, from noon to 1 p.m. at Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health. For more information call Jen Kimber at 563-387-1720 or email jkimber@helpingservices.org.

Fall Festival Dinner St. Mary Catholic Church in Waucoma will host a Fall Festival dinner and raffle, Sunday, Nov. 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Waucoma Event Center.

Cancer Benefit A benefit for Cathy Scheidel, of Elgin, is planned for Dec. 3 at Echo Valley Speedway, West Union. The event will begin at 3 p.m. and will include a meal, silent auction, live auction, raffle and entertainment.

JOINING schools with the process to take place over a three-year period. Under the proposal, CFS, which serves Calmar, Festina and Spillville parishes, would consolidate with De Sales, which serves Ossian. Calmar, Spillville and Ossian campuses would all remain open. Keeping all three campuses would accommodate growing enrollment. Enrollment growth has been seen with the schools with enrollment up 9 percent at CFS and 7 percent at De Sales for the current school year. Maintaining all three sites also allows the three locations to be used as transportation hubs. Under the proposal, each grade level would reside in the same building. Preschool programs for the consolidated school would be maintained in present locations and with current programs. Under a proposed timeline, the 2017/18 school year would see joint professional development and collaboration between schools while the 2018/19 school year would see the formation of a new governing body with representatives from both school boards and determination of a new name for the school. New signage, apparel and logo would be developed as well during the second year. The first year of consolidation would be for the 2019/20 school year. Community feedback will be considered Sunday at a meeting after the 10 a.m. Mass in Calmar with the meeting to begin at 11:15 a.m. Afterward, the two school boards will consider the recommendation and make their decisions, which will be presented for archdiocesan approval.

TURKEY VALLEY BRADLEY KRIENER Junior Bradley Kriener, the son of Arlen and Annette Kriener, is this week’s Trojan of the Week. He was nominated for Trojan of the Week by Lezley Johansen, English teacher. “The positive attitude that Brad brings to the classroom screams “TV PRIDE” (as documented in TV expectations),” KRIENER said Johansen. “Brad is cooperative and respectful. In the classroom, his behaviors serve as models for other students.” Kriener has three younger brothers: Marcus, Jordan and Mitchell. His activities include trap shooting, loading hogs and helping on the farm. In his spare time, Brad likes to play video games, spend time with friends and family and do things with his brothers.

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Upper Iowa University (UIU) has been named the top college in the nation for serving veterans. According to Military Times, UIU ranks first among colleges and universities providing online and nontraditional programming to former and current military personnel. “As someone who returned to college while serving in the military, I know how difficult the challenge can be to balance the responsibilities of a college education, family, and serving our country,” said UIU President William R. Duffy II, who retired after 20 years of active duty service in the U.S. Army. “I also understand the importance of pursuing a degree and what an asset it can be for military advancement as well as opportunities and advancement in the civilian sector. The military provides numerous opportunities for those serving our country, and UIU remains committed to helping those who serve, or have served, by providing them the education, services and support to achieve their educational and career goals in life.” In its eighth year, the Military Times’ rankings factor in the results of an annual school-by-school survey of veteran and military student offerings and rates of academic achievement.

NE Iowa Poultry Show in Oelwein. It also got a first place for its White Rocks and a second place for its Buff Orpingtons. Calmar’s Study Club had its usual great Christmas Party on Monday evening, Dec. 18, 1939. It began with a wonderful turkey dinner served from a seasonally decorated table at the Hotel Winneshiek in Decorah. On a Tuesday evening in December, the Christmas program was given at the Calmar Lutheran Church by the children of the Sunday School, and the largest crowd ever attended. A beautiful Christmas tree was presented to the Sunday School by Arnold Erland. After the program, boxes of candy were given to all the children. It was December 1939 Jackson Junction news that Mr. and Mrs. John Tierney, along with daughter Patricia and son Francis, had moved from the Boylan farm to the Ray Heatherton farm. Mrs. Bridget Heatherton and her son, Ray, moved from their farm to Lawler, where they made their future home. From Ossian way, it was reported that 14-year-old Jacqueline Sand had the thrill of her young life when she chatted with film star Jane Withers on the set of the 20th Century Fox movie “Shooting High.” Withers was co-starring in this film with cowboy star Gene Autry. Sand had the opportunity to do this during a visit to her aunt in Hollywood. St. John’s School in Fort Atkinson had its Christmas entertainment Dec. 22, 1939, in the city hall at 8 p.m., and festivities included a door prize of a live turkey. America’s greatest clown, Punchinello, was there to entertain, and the little tots of Bye-LoLand also charmed everyone. There was a big three-act play, “Camouflage,” and another play, “The Shepherd Who Came Late,” to also entertain everyone. Calmar’s oldest businessman, Joseph Koch, retired from business in December of 1939, selling his business interests to Mr. Meyer Cohen, of Minneapolis, Minn. “Joe” had been in a very successful business in Calmar for 49 years. His pleasing personality and willingness to secure anything for the customer had made him liked in the community. Francis X. Schmitt, of Fort Atkinson, met with a serious and painful accident late in December. While hauling wood in the back of his wagon in the woods, the wheel hub caught on a small tree. This caused the wagon to stop suddenly and threw him off onto the ground. Since he was alone, he had to get to the house by himself. Once there, he was rushed to the hospital in Decorah. The hospital fitted him with a supporting brace for his head, which eliminated the weight on the spine.

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Worship Schedule ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC Little Turkey Rev. Kyle Digmann Sunday, Nov. 13: 10:30 a.m. Mass BETHANY LUTHERAN Rural Ossian Sunday, Nov. 13: 10:30 a.m. Worship Service

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October doesn’t slip by without a group of sisters coming together to plan a day for their annual mammograms. For the past couple years, Karla Numedahl and her sister, Michele Breitsprecher, have joined up with Lynn Imoehl and her sister, Gwen Imoehl, to schedule their annual mammogram screenings at Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah. “It’s the buddy system,” said

Lynn. “Our reward is spending the afternoon together and this year we’re going to dinner at Don Jose’s Restaurant.” “We make it fun and we make sure we all have our screenings,” said Michele. “These women found a great way to spend time together and focus on their health at the same time,” said Sarah Urmanski, Winneshiek Medical Center director of radiology.

Rev. Linda Thompson Sunday, Nov. 13: 9 a.m. Worship CALMAR LUTHERAN & SPRINGFIELD LUTHERAN Rev. Phil Olson Sunday, Nov. 13: 9 a.m. Calmar Worship 10:30 a.m. Springfield Worship HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC Protivin Rev. Kyle Digmann Thursday, Nov. 10: 8:45 a.m. School Mass No Weekend Mass LIVING HOPE BAPTIST Ossian Sunday, Nov. 13: 9 a.m. Worship MT. CARMEL CATHOLIC Lawler Rev. Kyle Digmann Friday, Nov. 11: 8:30 a.m. Mass No Weekend Mass OSSIAN LUTHERAN

Ossian Rev. Dave Lenth Sunday, Nov. 13: 8:30 a.m. Worship OUR LADY OF SEVEN DOLORS CATHOLIC Festina Rev. Robert Gross Saturday, Nov. 12: 4 p.m. Mass ST. ALOYSIUS CATHOLIC Calmar Rev. Robert Gross Sunday, Nov. 13: 10 a.m. Mass ST. BENEDICT PARISH Decorah Reconciliation Saturday at 3:15 p.m. or by appointment Saturday, Nov. 12: 4 p.m. Mass Sunday, Nov. 13: 7:30 a.m. Mass 10 a.m. Mass ST. FRANCIS DE SALES CATHOLIC Ossian Rev. Robert Gross Sunday, Nov. 13: 8 a.m. Mass

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Vernon G. Hartson Vernon G. Hartson, 83, of Clermont, passed away Oct. 30, 2016, at the Good Samaritan Home in Postville. A celebration of life will be held Nov. 12 at the Clermont Opera House, with a visitation from 9 to 11 a.m. with a service at 11 a.m. and a lunch to follow. Burial will be at a later date.

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Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner. It’s the time of the year that more family and friends are around. Most of the following recipes use pumpkin, but some other kinds of squash can be substituted. You might consider including the recipes in your holiday cooking plans. You might like to try a variation of the sugar cookie. Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting From Mel • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

1/2 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, not filling 2 1/2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ginger 1/4 teaspoon cloves

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, powdered sugar and sugar together. Add oil, egg yolk, vanilla and pumpkin puree and mix well. Add flour, cream of tartar, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves. Mix until all ingredients are incorporated. Line cookie sheets with parchment or spray with cooking spray. Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet and press slightly down with the palm of your hand. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on wire rack. • • • •

Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 4 cups powdered sugar 1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping 1/4 teaspoon salt

In medium bowl, combine cream cheese and powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Add caramel and salt and

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. Nov. 14: A: Pork Loin with Mushroom Gravy, Mashed

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Pumpkin French Toast Casserole From “Little Spice Jar” • 1 (day-old) French bread (brioche bread or challah), diced • 2 cups milk (see note) • 1/2 cup heavy cream (see note) • 1 cup granulated sugar • 6 large eggs • 1 cup pumpkin puree • (not pumpkin pie filling) • 2 tablespoons vanilla • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice Spray a 9x13 pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place the diced bread inside the baking pan; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, cream, sugar, eggs, pumpkin, vanilla and pie spice. Pour the prepared custard over the prepared baking pan. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours and preferably overnight. • • • • •

Streusel 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup cold salted butter, diced 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/3 cup of chopped pecans 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice

Combine the light brown sugar, butter, all purpose flour, pecans and pumpkin spice in a small bowl and using your finger tips mix together until the butter breaks down into smaller pieces. Sprinkle the streusel mixture over the French toast casserole When ready to bake, position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 350 degrees and bake for 45-55 minutes or until thoroughly cooked. If your streusel starts to brown too much at any point, tent with a piece of foil. Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve with maple syrup, butter and powdered sugar. Pumpkin Spice Roasted Chickpeas From Melissa King • • • • • • •

1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas 1/3 cup pumpkin 3 tablespoons maple syrup 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cloves 1/4 teaspoon ginger 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

• Salt, to taste Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place the chickpeas in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix together the pumpkin, maple syrup, spices and salt. Stir well. Pour the pumpkin mixture over the chickpeas and mix until everything is well coated. Spread the chickpeas onto a lined baking sheet. Bake for about 60 minutes, stopping every 15 minutes to shake the chickpeas around. **Note: Leftovers can be stored in a container with dry rice on the bottom. The rice helps absorb the moisture to keep chickpeas crunchy. Soup is always good. The following soup is always good this time of the year.

Butternut and Acorn Squash Soup From Leah T. • 1 butternut squash, halved and seeded • 1 acorn squash, halved and seeded • 3 tablespoons butter • 1/4 cup chopped sweet onion • 1 quart chicken broth • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper • Ground cinnamon to taste (optional) • Fresh parsley, for garnish Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place the squash halves cut side down in a baking dish. Bake 45 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Scoop the pulp from the skins. Discard skins. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion until tender. In a blender or food processor, blend the squash pulp, onion, broth, brown sugar, cream cheese, pepper and cinnamon until smooth. This may be done in several batches. Transfer the soup to a pot over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Garnish with parsley and serve warm. Till next time, this is the time of the year to purchase your squash. Squash can be cooked and frozen to be cooked with later. Pre-cooked squash makes for quick meals.

Red Potatoes, Green Peas, Wheat Bread, Margarine, Applesauce B: Baked Chicken with Mushroom Gravy, Mashed Red Potatoes, Green Peas, Wheat Bread, Margarine, Applesauce Nov. 15: A: Beef Spaghetti Sauce with Spaghetti, Italian Vegetable Blend, Garlic Bread, Margarine, Cookie B: Fall Harvest Chicken Salad, Pasta Salad, Garlic Bread, Cookie, Salad Dressing Nov. 16: Thanksgiving Meal A: Turkey Breast with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Bread Dressing, Green Bean Casserole, Wheat Roll, Margarine, Pumpkin Pie

B: No Alternative Nov. 17: 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 Nov. 18: 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

School Lunch Menus South Winn CSD Monday, November 14 Elem Brkfst: Egg Omelet & Toast HS Brkfst: Frudel Lunch: BBQ Pork, WG Bun, Fresh Carrots, Baked Beans, Pineapple Tuesday, November 15 Elem Brkfst: Breakfast Pizza HS Brkfst: Warrior Sandwich Lunch: Popcorn Chicken, French Fries, Peas, 1-WG Bread, (9-12) 2 Sl. Bread, Apple

Friday, November 18 Elem & HS Brkfst: Muffin Lunch: Pizza, Corn, Peaches, WG Cookie

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Thursday, November 17 Elem Brkfst: UBR HS Brkfst: Breakfast Pizza Lunch: Thai Chicken, WG Brown Rice, Fresh Broccoli & Cauliflower, (9-12) Dinner Roll, Banana

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Dorothy (Hillesland) Sanders Dorothy (Hillesland) Sanders, 92, of Decorah, died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, at the Aase Haugen Nursing Home in Decorah. A funeral service took place Monday, Oct. 31, 2016, at Schluter – DOROTHY SANDERS Balik Funeral Home in Decorah with the Rev. Ron Pederson officiating with interment at Calmar Lutheran Cemetery in Calmar. Arrangements were handled by Schluter – Balik Funeral Home. Dorothy Lorraine (Rasmusen) (Hillesland) Sanders was born July 29, 1924, the daughter of Emil and Myrtle (Luren) Rasmusen in Decorah. Dorothy attended Decorah School and then moved to Calmar when she was in third grade. She graduated from Calmar High School in 1942 and went to work for North1924-2016 western Bell in Calmar for over two Services: years. She married Dalos Hillesland 12 p.m., Monday, Oct. 31 Schluter - Balik Funeral Home Feb. 18, 1945, at the Calmar LutherDecorah an Church. They farmed near DecoArrangements by: rah, Garnavillo and south of Ossian, Schluter - Balik Funeral Home until Dalos’ health forced him to enDecorah ter the Tuberculosis Center at Oakdale for over six years. They returned to Calmar and bought the Calmar Variety Store in 1961, later re-naming it the D & D Junior Department Store and ran it for 24 years before retiring in 1985. After retirement, Dorothy worked at the Bridal Boutique in Decorah, doing alterations. In 1991, Dorothy married Frank Sanders at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Calmar. Dorothy moved to Decorah in 2003. Over the years, Dorothy enjoyed sewing, plastic canvas crafts, counted cross-stitch, puzzles and dancing with the Swinging Squares. Dorothy was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Calmar for many years, where she enjoyed going to Bible Study and Ladies Aide. Dorothy is survived by her sister, Marion (Howard) Benzing, Decorah; two brothers-in-law: Glen (Arnhild) Hillesland, Ames, and Alton (Harriet) Hillesland, Sydney, Mont.; her sister-in-law, Goldie Hillesland, Calmar; one stepson, Maynard (Ruth) Sanders, Coon Rapids, Minn., and her nieces and nephews: Steve (Carol) Benzing, Dennis (Kristi) Benzing, Tom (Christine) Benzing, David (Georgia) Hillesland, Karla Benzing, Marie Hillesland, Annette (Bill) Edwards, Erick (Brenda) Hillesland, Jim (Sue) Hillesland, Barbara (Greg) Drew, Tom (Marie) Hillesland, Jeff (Sally) Hillesland, Sana (Ken) Keller and Chris (Billie) Hillesland, along with many great-nieces and greatnephews. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Dalos Hillesland, in December 1989; her second husband, Frank Sanders, in August 1998; three nephews: Daniel and Michael Hillesland and Ralph Benzing and a brother-in-law, Harvey Hillesland.

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Turkey Valley CSD Monday, November 14 Brkfst: Cream Cheese Bagel Lunch: Chicken Patty, Sweet Tots, Green Beans, Peaches, Bread & Butter Sandwich Tuesday, November 15 Brkfst: UBR Bar Lunch: Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce, Garlic Toast, Coleslaw, Pineapple Wednesday, November 16 Brkfst: Scrambled Eggs & Sausage

Lunch: Chili, Cheese, Dinner Roll, Crackers, Carrots, Cauliflower, Applesauce Thursday, November 17 Brkfst: Muffin Lunch: Turkey Gravy over Whipped Potatoes, Dinner Roll, Corn, Mandarin Oranges, Rice Krispie Treat Friday, November 18 Brkfst: Cereal & Toast Lunch: Chicken Fajita, Lettuce, Black Beans, Salsa, Spanish Rice, Apple Slices

DeSales Monday, November 14 Brkfst: Breakfast Pizza, OJ, Yogurt Lunch: Spaghetti & Gr. Beef, Romaine Lettuce, Green Beans, Mandarin Oranges Tuesday, November 15 Brkfst: WG Long John, Fruit, Yogurt Lunch: Sloppy Joes on WG Bun, Peas, Applesauce Wednesday, November 16 Brkfst: Omelet, Toast, OJ, Yogurt Lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Corn, Fresh Fruit Thursday, November 17 Brkfst: Mini Pancakes, Fruit, Yogurt Lunch: Turkey Roast, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Cranberries, Pumpkin Dessert Friday, November 18 Brkfst: Cereal, Toast, OJ, Yogurt Lunch: Fish Nuggets, Baked Beans, Fresh Fruit

Trinity Catholic School Monday, November 14 Lunch: Pork Patty, Bun, Mixed Greens, Baby

Carrots, Strawberries, Chocolate Cupcake Tuesday, November 15 Lunch: Corn Dog, Smucker, Baked Beans, Baby Carrots, Kiwi, Pineapple Wednesday, November 16 Lunch: Turkey & Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Dressing, Corn, Cranberries, Applesauce, Tea Biscuit Thursday, November 17 Lunch: Egg Omelet, Sausage Links, Hashbrown Patty, Juice Box, Banana, Cinnamon Roll Friday, November 18 Lunch: Macaroni & Cheese, Fish Sticks, Peas, Baby Carrots, Fruit Tube, Fruit Snacks

CFS Catholic School Monday, November 14 Lunch: Beef Gravy over Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Mandarin Oranges, WG Tea Roll Tuesday, November 15 Lunch: Turkey Taco w/WG Tortilla, Lettuce/ Greens, Pineapple, Fruit Snack Wednesday, November 16 Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, French Fries, Peas, Applesauce Thursday, November 17 Lunch: Pork Roast, Cheesy Potatoes, Baked Beans, Pears, WG Tea Roll Friday, November 18 Lunch: Sloppy Joe on WG Bun, Corn, Dried Cranberries, Carrot Sticks

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Curse Has Ended The headline worked. “At last!” the Chicago Tribune proclaimed. I had gone to bed the night before after catching a few innings of Game 7. Tuning in during the sixth inning, I got to see a three-point lead vanish for the Cubs during the final game of the World Series. After the Cubs went scoreless in the top of the ninth, I figured it was all over. Instead, they were able to hold the Indians scoreless as well as force the extra inning. Then came the rain delay. My home state of Ohio gets that, rain that is. Right up on the Great Lakes, the weather is prone to both more snow and more rain than Iowa, about a foot of rain per year, if memory serves. Add in the Lake Effect (it is Cleveland, after all), and it was almost predictable. At almost 11 o’clock, and with no exact idea how long the rain delay would last, I headed for bed, though the wife got up after a few minutes and did manage to accomplish the feat of watching the game’s final extra inning. After a bit, she came bearing the news – the Cubs had done it.

Of course, I wasn’t getting to sleep immediately with that news. Lying awake, I thought about what headline would work best (the odd things that go through the minds of journalists). “CUBS WIN” had its appeal. With eight characters, counting the space, it was perfect. One of the topics, if I were to ever teach journalism classes, I would like to work on with students would be a basic, go-to unit on headline writing. It’s a neglected art. It seems simple, after all. With the English language, “SVO” would seem to dictate the path we could follow. Who? Did what? With or to what? Yet, it’s been an area I’ve struggled with and sweated over for years. Too many words, and you’re drowning in verbiage. Then, space consideration works against you as well. A one-column story can be the worst. More than a few letters per word, and you’re down with font size too far. “Sticks Nix Hick Pix”? It’s pure gold. That headline, published in Variety decades ago, is arguably the greatest bit of headline writing ever produced in the English language. Resting on word play, it took

a general idea that “rural areas were responding in a lukewarm way to rural-themed motion pictures” and ran with it. Love it or hate it, you couldn’t ignore it. That headline grabbed you. More simply, but with similar emotional punch, the simple “WAR” headline has its poignancy. Three letters, in about the biggest font size you could reasonably do – it got your attention. Similarly, in an issue of The Stars and Stripes, “VICTORY” certainly works, again in a font size that couldn’t be missed. JFK’s death, the moon landing, the Sept. 11 attacks, all have lent themselves to headline writing at its best. I’ve found myself wistful at the skill of my journalistic betters with those kinds of headlines. I used to work with a sports guy who had a positive gift for coming up with headlines, usually if not always with alliterations. “Creepy, cobweb-filled catacombs” is masterful, if you have the knack. Myself, I tend to the functional. In the face of that level of skill, I’m, if

Voices Heard It’s over. For better or worse, this terrible election is over. Or at least it will be by the time you read this. Right now, as I type this, there is an approximately 75 percent chance I will be breathing a sigh of relief and a 25 percent chance I will be refreshing myself on passport requirements. If you’re reading this, then you already know the results of the election. Lucky you. I, on the other hand, have to write a column for a world that will, one way or the other, be fundamentally changed before it sees print. It’s frustrating. The election is the one topic worth writing about, but anything I write at this point will be seen too late to matter. So, ignoring the pink elephant in the room, what else is there to comment on? Well… how about the video game voice actor’s strike? That’s something that likely won’t be resolved before Wednesday. Here’s the scoop. More than a year ago the Screen Actor’s Guild (SAG-AFTRA) entered into negotiations with a conglomerate of major video game publishers to update their contracts for video game voice work. Among their demands were shorter sessions for vocally strenuous recording, stunt coordination for roles that utilize motion capture, transparency over what game they are working on before taking the part and residual payments for successful games. Most of these conditions aren’t very controversial. Nobody wants to see a voice actor face plant on the ground during motion capture because a stunt coordinator wasn’t around to properly secure a harness. Likewise, when your recording session involves hours of scream-

ing, yelling and grunting, it makes sense to break them up into shorter sessions. A hoarse voice actor isn’t good for anybody. But, not surprisingly, the issue comes down to money. The guild has asked for up to four secondary payments of 25 percent of their original session payment, to be paid out whenever a game sells 2 million units. Residual payments like these are common for movies and television, but less so for video games. Instead, representatives of the game developers offered a nine percent raise to the base rate. It was not accepted. Unable to come to agreement, the voice actors are now on strike. This is a tricky conundrum. On the one hand, voice actors are asking the industry to adapt itself to the Hollywood model. Developers don’t get residuals and the amount they contribute to a game’s success is far and away more substantial than voice acting. Moreover, it’s not like voice actors have the kind of leverage they do when it comes to other forms of voice work. Creating a compelling animated feature without voice actors would be pretty difficult, but video games got along without voice acting just fine for years. On the other hand, the kind of video games that these publishers make doesn’t really exist without voice acting. Warner Bros. Interactive released the best Batman movies ever made. Those movies just happened to play out between segments of gameplay. Likewise, nobody ever played a Mass Effect game because it was a great shooter; they played it because it was a compelling work of science fiction driven by professional grade voice talent. And while developers may not

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Travis Fischer get residuals, they do get steady salaries and benefits. Voice actors may only get paid for working for a few hours a month, but in between those recording sessions are hours of auditions, research and training. On the other other hand, that’s really just an argument for paying the voice actors more up-front. Doing the job has to be worth their time. If the developers are willing to offer higher base pay, then shouldn’t that be enough? On the other other other hand, getting residual payments for successful games may net voice actors more money, but only on the games that can afford to pay them more. This leaves the upfront cost lower, making voice acting a feature smaller games can afford to include. There is certainly room to see both sides. Voice actors are demanding uncommonly generous compensation for the video game industry while providing a service of questionable value. On the other hand, you get what you pay for. Unless these developers want to go back to text boxes or having programmers and relatives do the voice work for their games, they might have to play ball. I’m sure a compromise can be made that works for both sides. And if it can be made here, maybe there’s hope for the future resident of the White House. Travis Fischer is a news writer for Mid-America Publishing and doesn’t have a problem with text boxes.

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By Michael Hohenbrink Editor not a rank amateur, still not in their league. Thinking about the afore-mentioned Cubs’ headline, I can see just how far I’ve got room to go. The day after, I happened on a story of a man who listened to the game on his phone. His reason? He was at the graveside of his father. The two men had made a pact, years before. While his father had passed away back in 1980, the son had remembered his promise. With the Cubs in Game 7, the son drove to the cemetery, outside of Indianapolis and spent the game sitting in a collapsible chair, right by his father. The pact was fulfilled, decades after it was made and by a man who was himself well advanced in his years. The time had come to honor his promise, a chance years in the making. All in all, one of the greatest things about the Cubs has never been their stadium. Truth be told, while they’ve had some good players and

some not-so-good players, it’s never actually been entirely about the playing staff either, or the coaches, for that matter. The Cubs’ fandom has long been the greatest asset that franchise has had. Loyal, season after season, the fans stayed with the team for 108 years. This game was about them. Those fans had the series of their lives and a game that, rain delay and all, lost three-point lead and all and everything else was just phenomenal. I can’t help but admire them. This was their game. At long last, they got their win and an end to the “curse.” Somebody at the Chicago Tribune, working the graveyard shift and hustling to make a deadline in the wee hours of the morning, might well have known more than he realized. This wasn’t just the Cubs’ win, though I still think it’s a good headline. This was the fans’ win. “At last!” sums it up.

New Federal Smog Rule Based On Cloudy Judgment By David Williams President of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance The House of Representatives just beat back an energy regulation that could devastate the American economy. Members voted to delay by eight years the implementation of a new ozone emissions rule from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This rule is ludicrously strict. And it would smother business growth and compromise funding for crucial infrastructure projects. The Senate should support the House’s bill and pass this delay along to the President. Back in October, the EPA announced it would lower the ceiling for ground-level ozone emissions from 75 to 70 parts per billion. Commonly called smog, ground-level ozone is generated from the chemical reactions caused by industrial facilities, electrical utilities, and fossil fuel-run automobiles. Inhaling smog can lead to severe health issues including lung infections and airway inflammation. But Americans can breathe easy. Between 2000 and 2013, smog levels in the United States plummeted 18 percent -- and, according to the EPA’s own data, they’re continuing to drop. Indeed, America is a world leader in ozone emissions reduction. Earlier this year, the American Lung Association specifically cited “progress nationwide” in reducing ozone pollution. So this new, stricter EPA rule is unnecessary. But its enforcement would do profound damage to the economy and potentially cost taxpayers millions of dollars. Many businesses won’t be able to meet this new strict standard and will be hit with heavy fines. Those new costs will, in turn, force many to cut jobs. For instance, Chicago could lose up to 35,000 jobs -- and $9 billion in growth. About 26,000 manufacturing jobs in Virginia would also be put in

jeopardy. Even the EPA can’t deny the outrageous expense of compliance. By the agency’s own calculations, the total annual cost of meeting this new standard will be about $1.4 billion. That’s a huge price tag for a pointless policy. American voters are rightfully skeptical. One in three are more concerned about overregulation than air pollution. And nearly 80 percent would rather leave air quality control up to local policymakers. The public is right to question an ozone standard so strict that not even national parks can comply. That’s right, this standard is so stringent that 26 of America’s national parks are noncompliant. The Grand Canyon itself is just barely grand enough for the EPA, coming in just 1 ppb under the new cap. This rule tightening could also hurt public infrastructure. More than 240 counties nationwide exceed the new level. Once it’s implemented, the EPA will have the power to punish noncompliant counties by, among other things, suspending federal funding for transportation projects. Major municipalities that are already struggling to maintain their infrastructure could get hit with huge cuts to public financing. The DallasFort Worth area, for instance, is noncompliant, but it also needs about $95 billion to deal with its severe congestion issues. New cuts would make its infrastructure problems even worse. Allowing this ludicrously strict new standard to go into effect would crush businesses and spur traffic jams all across the country. The Senate and the President need to realize that Americans aren’t getting sick from polluted air, they’re getting sick of bending over backwards to meet excessive government regulations. This standard should be delayed -- and then, eventually, scrapped entirely.

FEDERAL OFFICIALS Charles Grassley

Rod Blum

Joni Ernst

Barack Obama

U.S. Senator 135 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-3744; Fax (202) 224-6020 http://grassley.senate.gov

U.S. Senator 111 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-3254; Fax (202) 224-9369 http://Ernst.senate.gov

Congressman 1st District of Iowa 213 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2911

President of the United States of America 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20500 (202) 456-1414 www.whitehouse.gov

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Officer Assaulted, 3 Men Charged Three men were arrested and an officer required medical attention after a disturbance in West Union. The West Union Police Department was called to 118 West Maple St. at approximately 6:35 p.m. Oct. 31 for a report of a disturbance. While attempting to conduct an investigation at the residence, four individuals exited the residence, and an altercation ensued. The altercation resulted in a West Union officer sustaining an injury requiring medical attention. As a result, Brandon Thibadeau, 23, of West Union was arrested for interference with official acts resulting in a bodily injury, an aggravated misdemeanor. Larry Thibadeau, 58, of West Union, and Jeremy Thibadeau, 30, of Manchester, were both arrested for interference with official acts, a simple misdemeanor. A fourth individual was detained and later released on scene. The injured officer was treated in the emergency room at Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics and released that evening.

Inmate Dies In Custody State officials are investiSheriff Marty Fisher. gating after an inmate awaitAn autopsy has been ing trial on a murder charge scheduled. died at the Fayette County An investigation is beJail. ing conducted with the asMathew Thomas Braun, sistance from the Fayette 39, of rural Fayette, was County Medical Examiner’s found unconscious by corOffice and the State of Iowa rectional staff in the inmate Medical Examiner’s Office, shower and changing room Mathew Braun and the DCI has also been area of the jail at approximately 9:46 contacted. p.m. Oct. 31. Correctional staff and Braun was being held in the Fayette medical services personnel employed County Jail awaiting trial on a murder emergency medical protocols but were charge stemming from his arrest Sept. unable to revive him. 17, 2012, after it was alleged that he Braun was pronounced dead by the had beaten a fellow resident at Prairie Fayette County medical examiner. View Residential Care Facility, and the His death did not “appear to be sus- resident died from his injuries. picious in nature,” said Fayette County

Your Money, Your Future Course Planned A Your Money, Your Future Course will take place Nov. 17 and Nov. 21 at the Winneshiek County Extension Office in Decorah from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The course covers understanding your spending, using financial management resources and building personal financial management skills. All sessions are at the Extension Office, 325 Washington St., Decorah. The course is free of charge, and pre-registration is required by Nov. 11 by 4:30 p.m. To register call 563-382-2949 or email ccourt@iastate.edu.

Public Meetings Nov. 8 Conservation Board, 5:30 p.m., Winneshiek County Courthouse Spillville City Council, Spillville City Hall, 6 p.m. Zoning Commission, 7:30 p.m., 400 Claiborne Dr., Decorah Nov. 9 Board of Health, 3 p.m., 305 Montgomery St., Decorah Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities Services Citizens’ Advisory Boards, 3:30 p.m., Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health Fort Atkinson City Council, 7 p.m. Nov. 14 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, Calmar, 7 p.m. Turkey Valley school board, Jackson Junction, 7 p.m. Nov. 15 Commission of Veterans Affairs Meeting, 1:30 p.m., Winneshiek County Courthouse Nov. 21 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 Nov. 28 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

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PUBLIC RECORDS: WINNESHIEK COUNTY AND FAYETTE COUNTY Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office Oct. 29 Scott Franzen, 39, of Fort Atkinson, was arrested at 2:30 a.m. and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail for operating while under the influence. Cipriano Olmedo Hernandez, 32, of Hampton, was arrested at 10:54 a.m. and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail for operating while under the influence. Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Oct. 28 The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office took a driving complaint in the city of Westgate. A deputy located a vehicle matching the description and conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of 100th Street and Town Road. As a result of the traffic stop, Justin Douglas Pattison, 33, from Sumner was arrested. Pattison was transported to the Fayette County Jail where he was charged with driving while license barred and improper use of registration. Pattison was held in the Fayette County Jail pending an appearance with a magistrate. Nov. 2 At 10:14 a.m., the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to 602 Union St. in Clermont in regard to a suspicious person/vehicle. Mark Wayne Gingerich was arrested and charged with trespassing, driving while revoked and no insurance. Gingerich was taken to the Fayette County Jail where he was held for an initial appearance. West Union Police Department Oct. 29 At approximately 2:35 a.m., the West Union Police Department responded to a driving complaint in the area of Highway 150 and Franklin Street. When officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, the vehicle fled and was pursued by West Union officers. Officers were able to stop the vehicle in the 9000 block of Filmore Road. The driver and single occupant of the vehicle, Michael L. Burgin, 22, of Elgin, was found to be intoxicated. Burgin was charged with operating while intoxicated, a serious misdemeanor, and eluding, a serious misdemeanor. Burgin was also cited for driving on the wrong side of a two-way highway, speeding and failure to obey a stop sign. The Fayette Police Department assisted in this matter. Fayette County Court OWI Teresa Marie Husted, Van Wert, written plea of guilty, order of disposition, violation of probation, probation revoked, sentence imposed Bradley Joseph Kamaus, West Union, order for probation revocation Justin Douglas Pattison, Sumner, hearing for initial appearance Roger Joseph Roete, Maynard, order of disposition, OWI – first offense, 60 days in jail with 58 days suspended, $1,250 fine, two years probation; possession of controlled substance (methamphetamine) – first offense, 60 days in jail with 58 days suspended, $315 fine, two years probation Brandon Lee Wyatt Keppler, Marion, written plea of guilty, order of disposition, 60 days in jail with 58 days suspended, one year no supervision, $1,250 fine with

half suspended upon filing proof of temporary driver’s license/interlock Larry Dean Nading, Elgin, hearing for initial appearance Andrea Sue Williams, Oelwein, written plea of not guilty Zachary Wade Stevens, Oelwein, order for arraignment, trial information, order setting trial Carlos C. Cano, Cedar Rapids, order for arraignment, trial information Gregory Lathen Aller, Fayette, order for arraignment, trial information Traffic Blaine Michael Recker, Arlington, speeding, seatbelt, P.A.U.L.A.; Juan Manuel Uresti Rodriguez, Donna, Texas, speeding; Sarah Elizabeth Picray, Marion, speeding; Matthew James Wilfuer, New London, Wis., speeding; Michael Allen Nelling, Allerton, speeding; Mathew James Marquand, Cedar Falls, speeding; Nicholas Michael Yost, West Union, no registration plate; Leslie Ann Thornton, Oelwein, insufficient number of headlights; Diana Marie Starks, Masonville, failure to maintain control; Frank Everett Boleyn, Hazleton, open container; Robert Graham Eacock, Oelwein, speeding; Liam G. Gorman, Orlando Park, Ill., speeding; Luz Christina Quijas, Maynard, speeding; Samuel Frederick Sandhagen, Oelwein, no registration plates; Robert K. Junkins, Waterloo, open container; Emily Mae Fishler, Waterloo, speeding; Stephen Matthew Teslow, Ossian, speeding; Amani X. Reid, Milwaukee, Wis., speeding; Melissa Marie Barker, Ottumwa, speeding; Eric Hemi Smith, Hazleton, minor using tobacco; John Joseph Schachtner, Prairie Du Sac, Wis., speeding; Daryl John Sawyer, Lawler, failure to maintain control; Allyssa Michele Garrison, Waterloo, operating without registration or plates; Ashton Lee Wolff, Oelwein, failure to yield; Gary Donald Kueker, West Union, failure to yield; Ronald Lee Hufford, Hazleton, failure to yield; Austin Roger Walther, Waterloo, speeding; Brenden Nicholas Paige, Oelwein, unsafe backing on highway; Shaunessey Grace Miers Crozier, Homestead, speeding; Matthew Jon Hamann, Delhi, failure to provide proof of insurance; Larry George Waggoner, Cedar Rapids, speeding; Steven Charles Meyer, Berger, Mo., speeding; Arthur William Kistler, Iowa City, following too closely; Nathan William Rolfes, Oelwein, driving with suspended license; Anna Lee Cullen, West Union, unlawful passing; Maria de Los Angeles, New Hampton, driving while under suspension Winneshiek County Court Small Claims Becker Hardware, Ossian, versus Ginny Marie Boeckman, West Union, motion for continuance Decorah Chiropractic Center, Decorah, versus Bonnie Haug, Harmony, Minn., default judgment Erin Suzanne Troendle, Decorah, Devin Kyle Gilbert, Luana, order for judgment Casper Plbg. & Htg., Inc., Decorah, versus Tammy Kay Mincks, Decorah, default judgment Marine Credit Union, Decorah, versus

PUBLIC NOTICE Winneshiek County PUBLIC NOTICE WINNESHIEK COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Winneshiek County, Iowa, has said the 14th, day of November, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. the Board of Supervisors room in the Winneshiek County Court House in Decorah, IA, as the time and place for a public hearing to consider conditional acceptance of dedicated property for public use. Said property is more particularly described as follows: Sawgrass Rd. in Woodland Acres Fourth Addition in Winneshiek County, Iowa

Said property is being dedicated for use as a public street. At said time and place, arguments for and against the acceptance of said dedicated property by Winneshiek County will be heard and considered. By order of the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors, Winneshiek County, Iowa, this 31st day of October, 2016. ATTEST Benjamin D. Steines Winneshiek County Auditor Published in the Calmar Courier on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016

Joseph Charles Spalla, Ridgeway, motion for continuance, dismissed with prejudice Marine Credit Union, Decorah, versus Robert Allen Sweet, Decorah, default judgment Nathan Jon Meyer, Postville, versus Levi Lester Hansmeier, Castalia, default judgment Capital One Bank, Golden Valley, Minn., versus Scott Richard Carver, Decorah, original notice FreedomBank, Postville, versus Nicholas B. Doughan, Calmar, original notice H & R Accounts, Inc., Moline, Ill., versus Vickie Marie Corson, Decorah, original notice Marine Credit Union, Decorah, versus Michelle Kay Gilson, Calmar, original notice Rogers Lock and Key, Decorah, Corey Ray Anderson, Monona, and Joseph Alan Taylor, Spillville, original notice Criminal Gina Diane Brincks, Ossian, order of disposition, violation of probation, 90 days in jail Dustin Chadwick Herhold, Decorah, order for arraignment, trial information Scott Charles Larsen, Riceville, order for arraignment, trial information, hearing for initial appearance Dean Thomas Johnson, West Union, criminal complaint Victor Manuel Batzin, Clermont, criminal complaint Evan Frank Blue, West Union, order of disposition, attempted burglary – third degree, probation revoked; contempt – resist order or process of district court, 103 days time served; theft – first degree, probation revoked Scott David Messler, Elgin, probation revocation Aleksandr Anatolyevich Sagaydak, Postville, hearing for initial appearance Galina Mikhaylovna Sagaydak, Mason City, hearing for initial appearance Joshua Immanuel Ramos, Decorah, hearing for initial appearance Hunter Russell James Drenth, Decorah, motion for continuance Nicolas Scott Smith, Waterloo, order setting trial Carolyn Faye Rathbun, Waukon, order of disposition, theft – fifth degree, dismissed Natasha Linn Coonradt, Calmar, order of disposition, interference with official acts, $250 fine Ryan Christopher Hackman, Decorah, written plea of guilty, order of disposition, violation of no contact/protective order – contempt, seven days in jail, community service Jeremy John Franzen, Decorah, motion for continuance Emma Marie Oakland, Waukon, motion for continuance James Elvis Worth, Clermont, order setting trial Peter Larson Murry, Iowa City, written plea of guilty, order of disposition, public intoxication, $100 fine Craig Kruse, Decorah, trial information, order for arraignment Kent Allen Miller, Decorah, order setting trial Brenda Kay Apfel, Decorah, order setting trial Rebecca Ann Goettl, Decorah, order of disposition, possession of controlled substance, deferred judgment, one year of probation, 20 hours community ser-

vice, $315 civil penalty Anthony William Sabin, Decorah, order of disposition, no valid driver’s license, $200 fine Tristan Levi Close, McGregor, order of disposition, possession of controlled substance (marijuana) – first offense, deferred judgment, one year probation, 20 hours community service, $315 civil penalty Trevor Charles Moon, Cedar Rapids, order of disposition, possession of controlled substance (methamphetamine) – first offense, $315 fine, 180 days license revocation, two days in jail Mason Alexander Smith, Decorah, order setting trial Kenneth John Shimek, Fort Atkinson, order setting trial Monica Nicole Tola, Decorah, trial information, order for arraignment Carrie Dahlquist, Decorah, hearing for initial appearance, order for arraignment, trial information Max Jacob Larsen, Riceville, order for arraignment, trial information Ross Adam Nunez, Cedar Falls, criminal complaint, order of disposition, public intoxication, six hours in jail, time served OWI Tena Marie Kulish, Mabel, Minn., motion to dismiss Dustin Michael Tobin, Decorah, hearing for initial appearance Anthony Marino Bedell, White Bear Lake, order of disposition, OWI – first offense, $1,250 fine, 365 days in jail with 363 days suspended, 12 months unsupervised probation, community service, 180 days license revocation Charles Dean Wynn, St. Louis Park, Minn., order of disposition, OWI – first offense, deferred judgment, 12 months unsupervised probation, 20 hours community service, $1,250 civil penalty; possession of controlled substance (marijuana) – first offense, deferred judgment, 12 months unsupervised probation, 20 hours community service, $315 civil penalty Kathryn Marie Yarwood, Waterloo, written plea of guilty Dallas Joseph Helton, Charles City, order of disposition, OWI – first offense, 60 days in jail with 58 days suspended, $1,250 fine, community service, unsupervised probation, 180 days license revocation Scott William Sindelar, Fort Atkinson, order of disposition, OWI – first offense, two days in jail, $1,250 fine, community service Jorge Israel Garcia, Lawler, written plea of guilty Zachary Kenneth Eberling, Postville, written plea of guilty Michael Joseph Wiest, New Hampton, written plea of guilty Astyn Joy Rouse, Fort Atkinson, hearing for initial appearance, order for arraignment, trial information Michael Robert Oehlke, Grand Meadow, Minn., order setting trial Tyler James Price, Waukon, hearing for initial appearance, order for arraignment, trial information Dakota William Gray, Ossian, order for arraignment, trial information Alan K. Sibley, Decorah, hearing for initial appearance, order for arraignment, trial information Lindsey Renae Lauer, West Union, hearing for initial appearance, criminal complaint

Decorah Newspapers, Publications.........61.64 Hawkeye Sanitation, Inc, Services ......1467.04 Kwik Trip Inc, Fuel .................................139.03 SO Winn Recreation Commission, Appropriation ......................................5000.00 Verizon Wireless, Cell Service...............104.10 Winn Co Landfill, Fees ..........................550.74

Spahn & Rose Lumber, Materials ............54.84 Storey Kenworthy, Supplies.....................53.53 SYNCB/Amazon, Supplies ....................632.23 Truck Country Decorah, Supplies ..........321.02 True North Lubricants, Supplies ..........1136.97 US Cellular, Cell Service .........................41.70 Verizon Wireless, Cell Service.............2156.04 West Union Trenching LLC, Services ..7200.00 Dana Williams, Reimbursement ..............46.12 Wiltgen Construction, Inc, Materials .........................................110935.49 Ziegler Inc, Services ............................6442.58

PUBLIC NOTICE Winneshiek County OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2016 The Board of Supervisors met at 9:30 a.m. on October 24, 2016, with all members present. Lee Bjerke, county Engineer, met with the Board to discuss road matters. Carol Dowe and several residents of the neighborhood met with the Board asking to add “Hawks Pond Road” signs to the signs designating 198th Avenue. Moved by Beard and seconded by Ashbacher to instruct the county Engineer to proceed with the request at his convenience. Motion carried unanimously. Paul Berland, NEIA RC&D, met with the Board to review the Iowa Economic Development Authority contract for $5,652,636 related to the Upper Iowa River Watershed Management Authority. Moved by Beard and seconded by Thompson to enter into the contract. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Kuhn and seconded by Beard to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes of the last meeting and the claims filed with the Board. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Thompson and seconded by Ashbacher to open the public hearing on the proposed loan of $2 million for construction costs at the Landfill. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. TJ Schissel, Landfill Director, reviewed the project and associated finances. No written or verbal comments were received. Moved by Kuhn and seconded by Thompson to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. Moved by Kuhn and seconded by Thompson to adopt resolution 1707 authorizing the loan agreement and General Obligation note for the project. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. Andy Van Der Maaten, county Attorney, met with the Board to discuss county issues. Moved by Beard and seconded by Ashbacher to enter into the amendment of the farm land lease with David Holthaus to remove the 10.37 acres near the Freeport Water Tower from the lease. Motion carried unanimously. Sean Snyder, Emergency Management Coordinator, met with the Board to give an update on

FEMA activities related to the flooding of August and September. Moved by Thompson and seconded by Kuhn to adjourn to 9:30 a.m. Monday, October 31, 2016. Motion carried unanimously. On Tuesday, October 25, 2016, the Board and other community leaders met with FEMA officials to discuss FEMA programs related to the recent flooding. No actions were taken at this meeting. ATTEST Benjamin D Steines County Auditor John Logsdon, Chairman Board of Supervisors General Basic Fund A-1 Gutter, Services ..............................200.00 Allen Roofing & Const Inc, Services ......850.00 Alliant Energy, Utilities .........................1896.02 Apex Equipment, LLC, Parts .................226.50 Black Hills Energy, Natural Gas Service .............................255.68 Dallas Bohr, Reimbursement ...................15.00 Brennan Construction Co, Construction .......................................4335.00 Carbonite, Inc., Services .......................469.97 Carquest Auto Parts, Supplies.................94.40 Casper Plumbing & Heating, Inc, Repairs ...............................................1924.81 CDW Gov't, Supplies ...........................2568.57 CenturyLink, Telephone Service ............960.62 Rose Christopher, Services ...................775.00 City of Decorah, Services ..................15000.00 Stacey Darling, Reimbursement ..............30.00 DataSpec, Inc, Software ........................798.00 Decorah Ace Hardware, Supplies............33.06 Decorah Electric, Services ....................269.42 Decorah Newspapers, Publications.........45.60 Decorah Tire Service, Services .............154.00 Drilling All Season Sports, Supplies ........47.90 DTC Worldwide, Supplies......................225.70 Fareway Stores, Supplies......................174.01 Farmer Brothers Co, Supplies ...............254.75 Farmers Union Co-op, Supplies ............543.12 Dawn Hageman, Reimbursement ...........30.00 Hawkeye REC, Utilities........................1066.74 Huber's Store, Supplies ...........................40.92 Amanda Humpal, Reimbursement ..........30.00 Iowa DOT, Supplies ...............................444.00

Iowa Secretary of State, Services ...........30.00 Lilly Jensen, Reimbursement ..................20.00 Farm Plan, Supplies ..............................115.19 KDEC Radio, Advertising.......................240.00 Kolor Graphics LC, Services .................835.00 John Kraus, Reimbursement ...................20.00 Brenda Kreitzer, Reimbursement ............30.00 Kwik Trip Inc, Fuel .................................700.52 Law Enforcement Targets, Inc., Equipment ............................................362.84 Dr. Kevin Locke, Services......................513.12 Scott Logsdon, Reimbursement ..............61.00 Jon Lubke, Reimbursement...................524.25 Mihm Brothers, Inc., Services..................50.00 Mississippi Welders, Supplies .................22.84 Sheila Mracek, Reimbursement ..............30.00 NACCTFO, Membership .........................75.00 Napa Auto Parts, Parts ............................70.67 NE Iowa Lawn Care, Services ...............425.00 Neal's Auto Body, Inc., Services ..............80.00 Kenneth Ney, Services ........................1420.00 North Iowa K-9, Registration .................200.00 Northeast Iowa Service, LLC, Services .....................................3505.00 Nathan Onsager, Reimbursement ...........64.93 Perry Novak Electric, Inc, Services .......663.70 Phillips Enterprises, Services ..................18.00 Pitney Bowes, Services .......................4007.00 PTS of America, LLC, Services ...........1957.50 Racom Corporation, Services................906.75 Ricoh USA Inc, Maintenance Agreement.......................343.79 Ricoh USA Inc, Maintenance Agreement.......................215.24 Rite Price, Supplies ...............................384.83 River City Paving, Materials ....................24.84 Schulter-Balik Funeral Home, Services ................................................950.00 Barb Schroeder, Reimbursement ............89.15 Jayne Schultz, Reimbursement .............298.38 Schumacher Elevator, Services.............450.75 Spahn & Rose Lumber, Materials ..........370.38 Storey Kenworthy, Supplies...................204.24 SYNCB/Amazon, Supplies ....................242.82 TASC Inc, Services................................333.62 The Perfect Edge, Services .....................62.47 Thrifty White Pharmacy, Services............71.85 Trewin Pumping Service, Rental .............90.00

US Cellular, Cell Service .......................251.28 Verizon Wireless, Cell Service.............1932.88 Debra Walden, Services ........................880.75 Walmart Business/SYNCB, Supplies ......54.58 Ryan Wiltgen, Reimbursement ................20.00 Windstream, Telephone Service ..............37.33 Winn Co Landfill, Fees ..............................5.00 Winneshiek Medical Center, Services ..............................................2447.00 General Basic Public Health Decorah Newspapers, Publications.......508.74 Ossian Bee, Publications.........................69.75 P. J. Herold, Services ..............................50.00 Honeywell HomMed, Equipment ...........165.00 Luther College, Services ....................... 111.65 McKesson Medical Surgical, Supplies ..............................................1066.21 Netsmart Technologies, Inc., Maintenance Agreement.....................2380.54 POC Network Technologies, Services .....34.50 Ricoh USA Inc, Maintenance Agreement.......................202.88 Verizon Wireless, Cell Service...............262.10 Wennes Communications, Inc, Advertising ............................................472.00 Winneshiek Medical Center, Services ............................................10010.00 General Supplemental Fund Annette Bohr-Wiltgen, Election Worker ...98.80 Collyn Bridges, Election Worker ..............85.00 Charles Lore, Election Worker.................85.00 Elaine Lore, Election Worker ...................85.00 Marlene Pins, Election Worker ................82.50 Sonja Sola, Election Worker ....................85.00 SYNCB/Amazon, Supplies ......................52.76 Water Testing Grant Fund State Hygienic Laboratory, Services......434.00 MH/DD Services Fund Calmar Courier, Publications .................102.40 County Social Services, Payment ...369284.46 Decorah Newspapers, Publications.......197.60 Rural Services Basic Fund Alliant Energy, Utilities .............................16.97

Secondary Road Fund Alliant Energy, Utilities ...........................145.33 Aramark Uniform Services, Services ...1143.10 Becker Hardware, Supplies .......................6.22 Bill's Auto Repair, Ltd, Services .............375.00 Lee Bjerke, Reimbursement ....................79.70 Black Hills Energy, Natural Gas Service..35.76 Brennan Construction Co, Construction .....................................95041.67 City of Ridgeway, Utilities ........................16.05 Class C Solutions Group, Parts .............428.76 Croell Redi Mix, Material .....................1475.50 Decorah Mobile Glass, Services ...........294.88 Decorah Newspapers, Publications.........17.81 Dick's Petroleum Co, Services ............1279.10 Don's Truck Sales, Inc, Supplies .....440400.00 East Side Body, Services ......................264.00 Ossian Bee, Publications.........................29.00 Freeport Water District, Utilities ...............98.96 Hawkeye REC, Utilities..........................950.57 Headington Repair, LLC, Services ......2985.54 Hovden Oil Co, Fuel ..........................21834.53 Huber's Store, Supplies ...........................19.76 Iowa Prison Industries, Signs ................779.60 Farm Plan, Supplies ................................67.08 K Construction, Services ...................42360.85 KAM Line Highway Markings, Service............................................161366.88 Kirkeby Welding, Services .....................281.50 Liebovich Steel, Supplies ....................2324.26 Martin Equipment of IA/IL, Inc, Supplies ............................................10093.36 Mississippi Welders, Supplies .................45.35 Mower Power, Parts ................................48.00 Moyson Resources, Services ................337.50 Beth Novotny, Reimbursement ................30.00 Paul Niemann Construction, Services ..............................................1687.09 R & R Industries, Inc, Supplies ..............173.47 River City Paving, Materials ..................139.38

Co Conserv Capital Improv Fund Bruening Rock Prod, Materials ............1306.19 Dave's Collision Shop, Parts .................370.00 Decorah Rental, Equipment Rental .......152.00 Doug Egeland Tiling, Services...........48500.00 Prairie Moon Nursery, Supplies ...............90.00 Wiltgen Construction, Inc, Materials ....1097.45 County Assessor Agency Fund Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport, Lodging .................................................721.28 Kwik Trip Inc, Fuel ...................................28.12 Ricoh USA Inc, Maintenance Agreement.......................115.54 Verizon Wireless, Cell Service.................62.05 E911 Surcharge Fund Racom Corporation, Services..............1282.38 Emergency Management Comm Racom Corporation, Services................487.50 Sean Snyder, Reimbursment.................429.18 Verizon Wireless, Cell Service...............130.08 Festina Sewer Sinking Fund Don DiLaura, Outside Labor ..................268.98 Winneshiek Co Health Ins Fund SISCO, Insurance..............................12821.25 Grand Total...................................1437271.77 Published in the Calmar Courier on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016

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FOR SALE â&#x20AC;˘ 1998 Chevy 4x4 1/2 Ton Pick-Up, Reg. Cab 117,000 Mi., Loaded, Runs Very Good. $0.20/word with a $5 minimum

HELP WANTED WINNESHIEK COUNTY will be accepting applications for the position of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Equipment Operator IIâ&#x20AC;?. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, November 18, 2016 at the office of the Winneshiek County Engineer, 201 W. Main, Decorah, IA 52101. Applications and job descriptions are available at the Engineers Office or at http://www.winneshiekcounty.org/jobs.html. EOE

GARAGE SALE Household sale Friday, Nov. 11, and Saturday, Nov. 12, from 10 to 4 at 2336 175th St., Calmar (1/4 mile past Drilling All Sports). Beautiful hutch, dining room tables, chairs, plates, roll top desk, chest freezer, shelves, pictures, table tennis, Sears 12â&#x20AC;? band saw, scroll saw and many everyday items. Antique plates, toys, pictures and bassinet.

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Words cannot express the gratitude that I feel for all the generous people and family in this community and surrounding towns. I thank each and every one of you that came and showed your support when my basement wall fell in. All the endless hard work from everyone, food and beverages that were brought to the house, monetary donations and gifts, all the kind words that were said, the quick responses from everyone and the late hours that everyone put in. Without all of you I would not have been able to get back into my home.

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We are sincerely grateful to our extended family, friends and neighbors for your many acts of kindness, flowers, cards, memorials and your thoughtful expressions of sympathy spoken to our family on the recent passing of our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Special thanks to Monsignor Hawes for celebrating the Mass, to the Catholic Daughters for saying the rosary, to Diane Stee and Denise Uhlenhake for the beautiful music, to U-2 Barbeque for the dinner, to the Rosary Society for serving the meal and to Schmitz-Grau Funeral Home for their compassionate and professional service. We deeply appreciate it.

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Senior Victoria (Torie) Young, the daughter of Angela Smith and Ron Young, is this week’s South Winneshiek Student of the Week. This quarter, she has been coming to the elementary school to work in the preschool classrooms for part of a high school class. YOUN YO YOUNG UNG UN G Young has an older brother, Joseph, 19, and a younger sister, Cassidy, 15. She is involved in football and basketball cheerleading, in S.O.D.A and in yearbook. In her free time, she likes to ride horses with her sister and her grandmother. When she graduates from high school, she would like to go to a fouryear college. She plans to obtain a preschool education degree and to have an undecided double major and get a good job and settle down and start a family.

An open house/reception is set for Sunday, Nov. 13, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Center. Photo courtesy Carnegie Center

Carnegie Center Celebrating Ag Heritage The Carnegie Cultural Center-New Hampton will celebrate “Five Star Cooperative Turns 100 and The Farmers They Serve.” The event highlights the centennial year of Five Star Cooperative. Also included is a snapshot of seven farm families who chose to settle in Chickasaw County 100 to 150 years ago and earned the Century or Heritage

TV Clovers Hold October Meeting Information courtesy Jessica Schmitt The meeting of the Turkey Valley Clovers 4-H Club was called to order at 3 p.m. by President Brooke Herold at the Fort Atkinson Community Center. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Megan followed by the 4-H Pledge by Bode. Before the meeting started a check was presented to the club from fair board member Becky Winkler for getting second place

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FREEPORT SHOOTING KILLS TWO By Michael Hohenbrink Editor After going years without a fatal shooting, Winneshiek County has seen its second instance of a fatal shooting case in under a year with an investigation underway in the Freeport area. The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Of¿ce has con¿rmed that two individuals are dead following the shooting. The incident took place in the Freeport area Sunday, the sheriff’s of¿ce said.

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The state s crime scene team as well as special agents are assisting with the investigation. The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Of¿ce began receiving 911 calls at approximately 6:36 p.m. Sunday about shots ¿red in the 2000 block of Dogwood Road. When a deputy arrived, he found two bodies, the sheriff’s of¿ce said Monday. The deceased have been identi¿ed as Craig Freilinger, 55, of Decorah, and Sarah Szabo, 41, of Decorah. Both have been taken to the State Medical Examiner’s Of¿ce in Des Moines where an autopsy is to be conducted. The sheriff’s of¿ce is not looking

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ABOVE: Construction hums along on 175th Street in Calmar. The area is home to United Beverage and Dollar General and will be home soon to a microbrewery and art studio. The city is looking to expand this business base more with development of the Huber Business Park. Photo by Michael Hohenbrink

By Michael Hohenbrink, Editor rant funding from the state will pay half of the cost of a road project in the city’s business park. The road project affected by the grant aims to open up nearly 16 acres of land for further development. Funding for road work for Huber Drive comes through a RISE (Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy) grant and will pay half of the cost of the $270,073 project.

Application for the grant was made by Winneshiek County Development, Inc. on behalf of the city. When completed, Huber Drive will allow access to 15.9 acres of the 22-acre Huber Business Park. The roadway is part of a larger set of improvements planned for the park, with an expected cost of improvements for the park estimated at over $830,000. A start date for project work is next spring with completion in late summer.

By Michael Hohenbrink Editor Off-duty of¿cers can carry weapons onto school grounds at South Winneshiek. The change in policy is a reversal of a previous school refusal to allow off-duty of¿cers to carry weapons on school grounds. While on-duty of¿cers have been able to carry weapons, the school had formerly said “no” to off-duty of¿cers doing so. However, following discussion during the Oct. 10 meeting that drew on the example of a mall shooting in St. Cloud, Minn., the school board gave its consent to officers carrying weapons in their off-duty hours. During the mall shooting, an offduty of¿cer was able to subdue the assailant. Board president Arnold Kriener explicitly cited the mall shooting example in discussing the policy change. The move increases the chance that an of¿cer would be present with a weapon at school functions. Superintendent Kris Einck noted that on-duty law enforcement of¿cers are already welcome on school grounds. On-duty law enforcement of¿cers could already bear weapons. Now, an of¿cer, even if here offduty, could attend a school function such as a game and have his weapon on his person.

farm designation. Representative families are Rochford, Rings-Glasers-Uribe, Burgart-Nelson, Jerdee, Holschlag, Klatt-Blatti and Farrell-Markham. Artifacts and stories are part of this Ag Heritage exhibit. An open house/reception is set for Sunday, Nov. 13, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

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barn quilt at the fair. While Winkler was at the meeting, she also told the club what it was like to be on the fair board. Melissa Schmitt also came to the meeting to inform the club on the upcoming blood drive Oct. 24. Old business included club t-shirts and re-enrolling for the 2016-2017 4-H year. New business included National 4-H Week, a roller skating party Oct. 9, the Fall Awards Banquet and Spaghetti Supper Nov. 13 at 7 p.m.,

club community service projects, Supper with Santa Dec. 7 and the club’s Christmas Wreath Fundraiser. The club also elected new officers. President is Jessica Schmitt, vice president is Jenna Schmitt, secretary is Hanna Schmitt, treasurer is Jason Herold, and the clover kid helpers and birthday announcers are Autumn and Savannah Schmitt. To end the meeting Jason made the motion, and Kayla seconded the motion.

TAKO, Extension Hosting Wreath Making Take A Kid Outdoors and Iowa State University Extension Office in Fayette County will host a class on making wreaths Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 to 11 a.m. The program will take place at the Extension Office in Fayette. Participants will create seasonal wreaths to take home and/or share with others. The event is free. All wreath-making materials will be provided and include such things from the outdoors as wild grapevines, sumac, red osier dogwood, pine cones and boughs, greenery, ornamental berries, etc. Instructing the class will be TAKO board member Ron Lenth with Iowa State University and Outreach for Fayette and Bremer counties. For more information, call 563-425-3331.

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Warrior Mat Club Plans Wrestler/ Parent Meeting A wrestler/parent meeting is set for Monday, Nov 14, at South Winneshiek High School for PK-6 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will cover practices, tournaments, rules and expectations and other topics.

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TURKEY VALLEY SCHOOL CALENDAR Thursday, November 10: Preschool Family Fun Night from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, November 11: Veterans Program; BB (Girls 7th/8th) at St. Joseph in New Hampton @ 4 p.m. Monday, November 14: School Board Meeting @ 7 p.m.; BB (Girls 7th/8th) at Turkey Valley HS Tuesday, November 15: BB (Girls & Boys Varsity) at MFL MarMac HS @ 6 p.m.

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Thursday, November 10: Wrestling (MS Meet) at Postville YMCA @ 4 p.m.; Fall Musical at HS Auditorium @ 7 p.m. Friday, November 11: BB (Girls 7th/8th) at SW MS @ 4 p.m.; Fall Musical at HS Auditorium @ 7 p.m. Saturday, November 12: Fall Musical at HS Auditorium @ 7 p.m. Sunday, November 13: Fall Musical at HS Auditorium @ 1:30 p.m. Monday, November 14: BB (Girls 7th/8th) at Turkey Valley HS @ 4 p.m., School Board Meeting @ 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 15: Band Solo Festival 6-8 Gr. @ 5 p.m.

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Area 4-H Events Nov. 8, Master Gardener and Friends Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office, Fayette Nov. 9, Ornamental & Turfgrass Pesticide Applicator Training, 9 a.m., Extension Office, Fayette and Decorah Nov. 10, ServSafe Food Safety Training, 8:30 a.m., Extension Office, Fayette; Youth Development Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Fayette Nov. 12, County 4-H Council Community Service, 8:30 a.m., Crossfire Church, West Union; Seasonal Wreath Workshop, 9 a.m., Extension Office, Fayette Nov. 13, 4-H Spaghetti Supper, Silent Auction & Recognition, 5 p.m., Decorah Nov. 14, IDALS Testing, 10 a.m., Extension Office, Decorah; Extension Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Decorah Nov. 15, Fumigation Pesticide Applicator Training, 9 a.m., Extension Office, Fayette and Decorah; Extension Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Fayette Nov. 16, Commercial Ag Pesticide Applicator Training, 9 a.m., Extension Office, Fayette and Decorah Nov. 19, 4-H Awards/Movie Day, 10 a.m., Sunset Theatre, Sumner Nov. 24, 25; Office Closed, Extension Office, Fayette Nov. 29, Volunteer Training, 5 and 7 p.m., Extension Office, Decorah Nov. 30, Iowa Cattlemen’s Association Beef Check-off Elections, 8 a.m., Extension Office, Fayette