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South Winn OK’s Early Retirement Board Wants to Head Off Staff Cuts By Michael Hohenbrink Editor Seeking to avoid staff cuts, the South Winneshiek school board is moving ahead with early retirement as a way to prune personnel costs as the district sees less money. With declining enrollment the district is looking at losing approximately $225,000 in funding. With the district spending approximately $4.8 million on staff salaries and benefits, reducing staff would be an immediate way to make up the shortfall, and the board wants to try voluntary reductions before being pushed into a situation where involuntary cuts would be needed. According to Superintendent Kris Einck, the district saves an average of $76,433 if a staff member is not replaced and an average $22,833 if a staff member is replaced with a first-year teacher, right out of college. Under the terms of early retirement discussed, there are nine certified staff members with at least 10 years of service and four classified staff members with 20 years of service that would be eligible for early retirement based on their ages and years of service. Hoping to get a number of those staff members to take early retirement, the district will offer a package with certified staff members seeing $100,000 paid out over two years and classified staff members seeing $30,000 paid out over two years. Einck called the plans “aggressive” with regard to their scope but noted the alternative was the district possibly having to cut staff. The district has over $800,000 in its management account, which would allow the district to cover much of the cost even if all employees were to take the packages. District legal counsel was to review the offerings, and eligible staff would have until early January to accept.

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They all depict a story, but they’re not all by themselves. - Keith Frana, Mayor

LET FREEDOM RING By Michael Hohenbrink Editor The Winneshiek County Freedom Rock is ready for the public. Artist Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II visited Calmar recently to turn the Winneshiek County Freedom Rock from bare stone to a piece of art. With the mercury dipping as low as the 30s overnight, Sorensen’s work took place under a tent with the heat going to allow the project to be completed. Over the course of several days, Sorensen’s work took shape. For the Winneshiek County version, Chief Winneshiek and an eagle have been incorporated into the design. Since starting the Freedom Rock in 1999, Sorensen has put personalized touches into his creations across Iowa counties. One aspect never varies, though. “I always put an American flag [on it],” said Sorensen. Sorensen has painted a Freedom Rock in over half of Iowa’s counties since beginning his work. Each work is the sole creation of Sorensen. “[T]he painting part is just me,” said Sorensen. FREEDOM to page 2

Board: No On Paving Work Project Tabled During Meeting By Michael Hohenbrink Editor South Winneshiek will not be undertaking paving work on the bus garage/ athletic complex driveway this fall but might do so in the near future. Superintendent Kris Einck addressed the school board during its Nov. 14 meeting with information on a dust problem for residents in the area around the school property. While the district has been treating the unpaved surface once per year to reduce dust, it is proving to be an issue for those living nearby. Einck presented two options for the school. The district could triple the number of dust treatments on the driveway at an annual cost of approximately $900. Or the district could undertake a long-term solution and pave the driveway, at a cost of over $15,000. The latter solution would permanently take care of the problem, but Einck recommended holding off on the project, allowing it to be incorporated into the school’s five-year plan for projects. One issue for the board is that the current bid is made possible by existing work in the city with River City Paving already having the project necessities in place. A previous bid for the project had been around $25,000. Einck informed board members that the company’s plant would still be in place locally for a while, allowing work to be done in the spring. The board opted to table the idea for the time being.

OFFICE CLOSED WITH HOLIDAY The office of the Calmar Courier will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24, all day to allow staff of the newspaper to observe the holiday with family. The newspaper office will resume normal operation beginning Friday, Nov. 25, at 8 a.m.

TOP: Ray Sorensen II works on the Freedom Rock in Calmar. ABOVE: Calmar's Freedom Rock will emerge soon for the public to see. Photos by Michael Hohenbrink

Protivin Veteran Honored With Belated Service Medals The daughter of a former Protivin man recently was able to see her father honored. The late Julius Novak, of Protivin, served in the United States Army during World War II in the Pacific theater and earned six medals including the Bronze Star, the Good Conduct Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge 1st Award, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon and the Honorable Service Lapel Button WWII. Yet, Novak never requested to receive these awards during his lifetime. Novak’s daughter Arlene L. Scott, now of Davenport, reached out to Senator Charles Grassley’s office in Davenport to see if she could receive those medals to honor her late father’s service and legacy. After the Grassley staff in Davenport worked with the National Personnel Records Center and the Department of the Army, they found Novak was entitled to these six medals. When they started the inquiry, however, it was unclear which or how many medals it would be. In October, Grassley presented Scott with her father’s medals at her place of work.

SW Voters Face Levy By Michael Hohenbrink Editor Voters in the South Winneshiek Community School District will be asked to consider a voter-approved physical plant and equipment levy (V-PPEL). A special election is set for Dec. 6 for the district on the issue with a valuation of $0.67 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation. The levy is not a new tax, said Superintendent Kris Einck. It’s a renewal of an existing levy. Absentee balloting is underway already in the Winneshiek County Auditor’s Office, and absentee ballots can be cast in the office during normal business hours. The polling location at Calmar Lutheran Church will be open from noon to 8 p.m. Dec. 6. If approved, funds can be used for projects such as purchasing and improving grounds, purchase of buildings, transportation equipment, remodeling and other uses. The levy would be in place for 10 years if voters give their consent.

IN THIS ISSUE: Arlene Scott is presented with a medal her father, the late Julius Novak, of Protivin, earned during his service to America in World War II. Shown here, Senator Charles Grassley presents the Bronze Star, one of six earned by Novak, which Grassley's office helped Scott obtain. Photo from the office of Senator Grassley

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By Michael Hohenbrink Editor South Winneshiek coaching staff will be gauging interest at Turkey Valley for continued sharing of cross country. The level of interest will help to determine if the districts continue to share the sport. Both South Winneshiek and Turkey Valley school boards had the issue of continued sharing raised at their respective board meetings Nov. 14. With the season recently wrapped up, the program had some impressive results including state runnerup honors for girls along with some all-state recognition for individual athletes while the boys put in a respectable performance for their part, finishing seventh. The strong performance of both boys and girls has interest stoked for renewing the sharing that has been in place for both schools. Turkey Valley Superintendent Jay Jurrens has asked about renewing that sharing, South Winneshiek Superintendent Kris Einck told South Winneshiek board members. Currently, renewal of the program is from year to year for the two schools. Issues raised at the South Winneshiek board meeting included the bumping up of the program into the next class with enrollment by sharing as well as whether the shared program meant some South Winneshiek students would lose a spot with sharing. The idea of sharing has some interest, despite the questions. Having coaching staff visit Turkey Valley will allow for additional input for the South Winneshiek board to help to make its decision.

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Tuesday, November 22, 2016

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Winneshiek County Sheriffʼs Office Upgrades Fleet Vehicles The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office is ready for winter. Fleet Manager Deputy Chuck Ihde has led the office to purchase four-wheel and all-wheel drive vehicles for primary patrol cars. “This is a significant improvement to our fleet,” Ihde said. “It is vital to have the right equipment to respond to calls [of] service, and in northeast Iowa, that translates to vehicles as much as personal equipment.” All-wheel drive vehicles have already proven to be a good decision for the office, and deputies have seen the benefits of these vehicles, such as in responding to off-road calls (fields, across creeks), rescue situations and assessing road damage during the bouts of flooding. “We look forward to our improved ability to respond as winter weather sets in,” said Sheriff Dan Marx. “The biggest benefit is, of course, being able to help citizens and their loved ones in their critical times of need.”

Chief Winneshiek is a commanding presence on the Winneshiek County Freedom Rock. Photo by Michael Hohenbrink It’s a personal goal for Sorensen to have a bit of his art in every one of Iowa’s counties, the artist said. Mayor Keith Frana insisted “a lot of credit” was to be given to the administration of Corey Meyer, a former mayor for the city, and members of city council who had gotten the effort off the ground. Frana described Sorensen as “passionate” and noted he had seen some of the other versions of Sorensen’s work in other counties. While the Winneshiek County version incorporates some very local components, there is value in stepping back and considering the larger picture. Sorensen’s works, Frana believes, are best viewed as part of the larger whole. Together, these individual versions help to come together and tell a bigger story, that of Iowa itself. “They all depict a story, but they’re not all by themselves,” said Frana. A formal dedication for the Winneshiek County Freedom Rock is likely in the spring, Frana said.

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Fleet Manager Deputy Chuck Ihde is pictured here. Photo courtesy Winneshiek County Sheriff's Office

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Taking part in the National Barrow Show were Makayla Hageman, Kody Kleve and Sarah Hertges. Photos courtesy South Winneshiek FFA

Taking part in the National Barrow Show were Luke Massman, Conner Hemesath, Skyler Luzum and Olivia Massman.

South Winneshiek FFA Sees Busy Fall South Winneshiek FFA has seen a number of triumphs so far this year. In Chapter Skills Career Development events, the chapter traveled Sept. 12 to Austin, Minn. for the National Barrow Show to judge pigs. Skyler Luzum, Luke Massman, Olivia Massman and Conner Hemesath placed 18th in the nation. Team Two consisted of Makayla Hageman, Sarah Hertges and Kody Kleve, and they also placed well. Out of 194 students, Hemesath placed

32nd, and Hageman placed 45th, with the rest of the team placing in the top 100. The South Winn FFA Northeast District Dairy Team placed 6th overall Sept. 15. Team members were Josie Buddenberg, Chris Knutson and Tony Hanson. Hanson also placed 11th as an individual. At Tri-State, South Winn FFA had two Non-Reasons Dairy teams. The team with members Dawson Hageman, Blain Lennon and Luke

Massman tied for 10th place overall. There were over 500 students present during Tri-State judging events. Last, Tri-State hosted Dairy Products Judging. South Winn had four teams. The South Winneshiek senior team placed 8th overall. Team members were Laura Selig, Maggie Kuennen, Wyatt Wilson and Trey Courtney. Kuennen placed 8th as an individual. South Winneshiek had two teams

Sept. 17 at the Clayton County Fairgrounds for livestock judging. The Freshman Team with members Carson Brincks, Lucas Wiedow, Hannah Hageman and Quentin Hageman placed 7th overall. The South Winneshiek Senior team with members Mia French, Conner Hemesath, Chris Knutson and Makayla Hageman also placed 7th overall, and Knutson placed 7th for senior individual.

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Spillville Scholarʼs Work Recognized Concordia Historical Institute in St. Louis, Mo. has honored Russell Baldner, of Spillville, with an Award of Commendation for his recent research publication and contribution to the history of Lutheranism in North America. The Nov. 10 evening awards banquet included hors d’oeuvres and wine reception, formal sit-down dinner and award presentation in Koburg Hall on the campus of Concordia Seminary. The Rev. Dr. Daniel Harmlink, executive director of Concordia Historical Institute, delivered the evening’s address. Baldner’s German Lutheran historical criticism and linguistic research, entitled “Institution, Structure and Place: Revisiting the Historiographic Circumstances of the Saxon Lutheran Lehranstalt—Log Cabin College” and published in the Spring and Summer 2015 issues of Concordia Historical Institute Quarterly (Vol. 88, nos. 1 & 2), examines the earliest circumstances and evaluates the often conflicting accounts of the Lehranstalt, the educational predecessor of Concordia Seminary, in the early 1840s. Concordia Historical Institute Quarterly, available at Preus Library, Luther College, is a journal devoted to the history of Lutheranism in America.

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U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s regional directors will hold traveling office hours in November and December across Iowa. Representatives from Ernst’s office will be available in counties throughout the state to assist Iowans with problems or questions about eligibility involving issues like Social Security, veterans’ benefits, military affairs, passports, immigration issues and other federal programs. In addition, Regional Directors can assist Iowans with Medicare open enrollment, which ends Dec. 7. Ernst will not be at the traveling office hours. Area sites include: Chickasaw County: Monday, Nov. 28, 10 to 11 a.m., New Hampton Public Library, 20 West Spring St., New Hampton Fayette County: Wednesday, Nov. 30, 10 to 11 a.m., West Union Community Library Conference Room, 210 North Vine St., West Union Howard County: Monday, Nov. 28, noon to 1 p.m., Cresco Public Library, 320 North Elm St., Cresco Winneshiek County: Monday, Nov. 28, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Decorah Public Library Lower Level Meeting Room, 202 Winnebago St., Decorah

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Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Man Charged Ossian Girls, Calmar Boys After Stabbing County Basketball Winners

A Waterloo man is facing a felony charge as well as four misdemeanor charges after a stabbing incident near Freeport. Bruce Hanson, 49, of Waterloo, was arrested Thursday at 8:40 p.m. on Old Stage Road near Freeport and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail following an incident where a stabbing occurred. According to the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office, Hanson is facing a felony charge of willful injury causing bodily injury and four counts of serious misdemeanor assault causing bodily injury. This case remains under investigation, the sheriff’s office said.

Briefs Blood Drive A blood drive has been set for the following area location: Decorah: Wednesday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Stone Ridge Community Church, 1111 Montgomery St.

Community Meal A free community meal is set for Wednesday, Nov. 23, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Calmar Lutheran Church.

City Trash Collection Calmar residents with a normal collection day of Thursday will have trash picked up Wednesday, Nov. 23, because of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Christmas in Calmar Christmas in Calmar is set for downtown Calmar Thursday, Dec. 1, from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Ossianʼs ʻSanta Landʼ Santa will be in Ossian at the Wild Woods Event Center’s “Santa Land” Saturday, Dec. 3, with events beginning at 10 a.m. and Santa at 11 a.m.

A benefit for Cathy Scheidel, of Elgin, is planned for Saturday, 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.

ʻJourney to the Stableʼ The four Catholic parishes from Calmar, Ossian, Festina and Spillville will once again present “Journey to the Stable” Sunday, Dec. 11, at 5 and 7 p.m. Guests will meet at the St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church 15 minutes prior to each performance and be bussed to the “inn.”

Spillville Library Holiday P.J. Party The Spillville Library will host a Holiday P.J. party with Santa on Tuesday, Dec. 13, starting at 6:30 p.m.

Christmas Reflections The 14th Annual “Christmas Reflections” Open House at the German-American Museum in St. Lucas is set for Sunday, Dec. 18, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Democratic Party The Winneshiek County Democratic Party will hold no Central Committee meetings in November and December 2016.

CLOSE TO HOME February 1940 Halverson’s Garage in Calmar was the place to go for a meeting Feb. 20-21 to learn how two “gadgets” could help you operate your tractor for less money. E.J. Weigle, Winneshiek County Agent, had arranged for the seminar featuring Iowa State College Extension Agricultural Engineer D.K. Struthers explaining why some could operate his tractor for half the cost that others paid. Two new inventions were being explained. The first was a fuel meter that would register the consumption of gasoline in gallons per hour. The second device was an oil brake, from which could be read instantly the horsepower that the tractor was producing. Using these two “gadgets” Mr. Struthers was to demonstrate using a farm tractor actually in use at the Winneshiek County Farm. On Feb. 21 at Halverson’s Garage, participants heard about “How to Repair Mowers, Bladers, and Plows,” and this day also featured a training school. These sessions were free, and anyone interested was invited to attend. The Winneshiek County Basketball Tournament was held on a February weekend in 1940, and the winners were: Boys Team: Calmar beating Ridgeway 29 to 11 in the finals; Girls results included Ossian beating Calmar 35 to 11 in the finals. Ossian High School’s Girls Basketball squad was victorious in three championships during the 1939-1940 season. The squad won the Turkey Valley Conference Championship and Winneshiek County Championship and were Sectional Consolation Winners. Ossian High School girls won 44, lost 8 and tied 1 game in the 1939-1940 season. Members of that winning team were Jean Knudsvig, Connie Wood, Opal Jones, Darleen Andahl, Helen Sand, Norma Nicholson, Irma Witt, Eileen Green, Elaine Huether, Angela Huber, Gladys Hansen and Arline Soreide. March 1940 It was reported that L. A. Heimark, Ossian jeweler, had opened a branch store in Fort Atkinson. He had rented the Dr. Kaufman building, next to the drug store, which had been re-papered and remodeled. The grand opening was Monday, March 4, 1940. Spillville’s Legion Auxiliary met March 4, 1940, at Ida Andera’s

Turkey Winners Announced The Calmar Community Club has announced winners for its turkey give-away. Winners were: Leon Lechtenberg, Carol Cameron, Dianne French, Keith Kuboushek, Kandy Stenseth, Jim Murphy, Julie Schmidt, Larr Nefzger, Tami Monroe, Alicia Elsbernd, Rod Lensing, Victoria Oestman, Michelle Albertson, Sharon Tayloe and Shirley Klimesh, and the Calmar Bucks winner was Marvin Ehm.

Extension, TAKO Host Wreath Event Area families enjoyed putting nature’s products into creative and colorful seasonal wreaths at the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Fayette office recently. Jointly sponsored by ISU Extension and Outreach and TAKO, 25 people learned how to make wreaths from wild pieces found in the woods and ditches. Photo courtesy ISU Extension

New Farmer Series Continuing The Iowa State University Exten- will look at different feeding systems sion and Outreach Dairy Team will and rations to best optimize health Ossian High School's County Champion Girls in 1940 included (left to right): continue their dairy beginning farmer and production. He will discuss forJean Knudsvig, Connie Wood, Opal Jones, Darlene Amdahl, Helen Sand, Norma Nicholson, Irma Witt, Eileen Green, Elaine Huether, Angela Huber, Gladys series to improve business practices age options and proper management and production techniques, tour suc- for optimal performance. Hensen and Arline Soreide. cessful farm operations and to form Dec. 15 - Crop Nutrient Manhome. Jennie Marek and Minnie you laugh. Come any time; you’re a community to share new ideas and agement: ISUEO Agronomist Brian profitable farming methods. Lang will explain how to interpret Leuenberger were assisting hostess- always welcome.” Registration for the program is re- soil and manure tests and develop Saturday, March 16, 1940, was es. President Otilia Haug presided over the meeting. An interesting talk the Grand Opening of Calmar Imple- quested, but there is no participation crop nutrient recommendations. Start to Farm will be offered at was given by Marek on the advantag- ment Co., H.E. Hovden proprietor. fee. Dates in December include: Dec. 1 - Cost-Effective Facili- four locations with the same topics es and needs of a new Town Hall, and There was a free lunch, and special all eligible voters were urged to give sales and bargains that day. This was ties: learn more about cow housing presented at each site. Programs will it full consideration. A resolution en- an Allis-Chalmers dealership that and design for the milking, transition start at noon and conclude by 2 p.m. and dry cow; remodeling versus new. The local site is Iowa’s Dairy Centerdorsing the Orphans and Widows of also carried the Minnesota and New Options for milking facilities will be Robotic Meeting Room, 1527 HighWorld War I Veterans Bill that was Idea lines. Calmar Community Club discussed. way 150, Calmar. For more informapending in Congress was adopted welcomed this new business. Dec. 8 - Feeding the Herd: ISU tion, call 563-382-2949. There were 333 voters who took State Specialist Dr. Hugo Ramirez and was to be sent to the Congresspart in the biennial elections in Calmman for this area. Saturday, March 9, 1940, was ar, Monday, March 25, 1940. Results “Big Chick Day” at Calmar’s Huber were: Mayor – Kenneth Meyer (209 Hatchery. Free coffee and doughnuts votes); Councilmen: James J. Sobolik (242 votes), James Krall (135 were served all day. Calmar High School’s boys’ votes), Philip Gerleman (183 votes), Meal locations in Winneshiek County are as Pudding B: Corn Chowder, Sliced Roast Beef and team members were the Winneshiek Ralph Weselmann (210 votes), Dan follows: Calmar: Senior Center (106 E. Main Street), Cheese, Multi-Grain Bread, Mayo, Potato County Basketball champions and Novak (216 votes), Frank Frana (143 Salad, Pudding Sectional Tournament winners in the votes), Anton Olson (184 votes) and Tuesday and Thursday - for reservations call 563-562-3654 1939-1940 season. They also took Fred Meyer (187 votes). Decorah: Winneshiek County Senior Nov. 30: City elections in Fort Atkinrunner-up honors in the Turkey Valley Conference Championship. Indi- son yielded the following results: Center (806 River Street), Monday through A: Beef Chili, Baked Potato with Sour Cream, Whole Kernel Corn, Multi-Grain Bread, vidual scoring for the season was as Mayor – Anton Moser; Assessor – Friday - for reservations call 563-379-9737 Fort Atkinson: Community Center (300 Margarine, Peaches, Chocolate Milk follows: G. Schissel – 212; R. Kafka J.J. Kubish; Treasurer – Vic Tupy; B: Pork Loin with Gravy, Baked Potato with – 189; C. Luzum – 111; R. Martin – Councilmen – Charles Pavlovec, 3rd Street NW), Wednesday and Friday - for Sour Cream, Whole Kernel Corn, Multi-Grain 80; L. Luzum – 67; E. Humpal – 52; Alf Nienhaus, James Doubek, Frank reservations call 563-534-7517 Home delivered meals are also available. Bread, Margarine, Peaches, Chocolate Milk G. Hillesland – 35 and E. Herold – Tupy and Paul J. Tekippe. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. All meal reservations must be made the 11. Dec. 1: In Fort Atkinson, the local cattle Anton Kuhn married Louis Kurash day before you plan to attend. For more information or to fi nd a location near you, call A: Chicken Breast with Gravy, Mashed buyer, Leo Arnett, shipped three car- March 27. Prior to that marriage, Potatoes, Broccoli, Multi-Grain Bread, loads of cattle to Chicago on a Sun- a surprise shower was held by the 866-468-7887. Nov. 28: Margarine, Fresh Seasonal Fruit young ladies of Fort Atkinson on a day. A: Meatloaf with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, B: Creole Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Also from Fort Atkinson way, Sunday evening at the Kuhn home. Green Beans, Multi-Grain Bread, Margarine, Multi-Grain Bread, Margarine, Fresh Mr. and Mrs. Anton Riha moved on Guests were: Anna Busta, Betty Tropical Fruit Seasonal Fruit a weekend in March to the Mr. and Kaufman, Mary Lou Koch, Beatrice B: Smothered Liver, Mashed Potatoes, Mrs. F. Novak farm, near Protivin. Krivachek, Pauline Busta, Dorothy Green Beans, Multi-Grain Bread, Margarine, Dec. 2: Meanwhile, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Pavlovec, Mildred Moser, Norma Tropical Fruit A: Beef Stew, Brown Rice, Cabbage, Spalla, of Spillville, moved to the Pavlovec, Mildred Schmitt, June Cornbread, Margarine, Mandarin Oranges Joseph Busta farm, west of Fort At- Einwalter, Helen Pavlovec, MaNov. 29: B: Southwest Chicken Salad, Green Pea donna Kuhn, Emma Pavlovec, Makinson. A: Chicken Alfredo, Penne Pasta, Brussels Salad, Crackers, Mandarin Oranges, Salad Calmar’s Legion Auxiliary met rie Rilling, Angela Karnik, Valeria Sprouts, Multi-Grain Bread, Margarine, Dressing March 5, 1940, at the Yager home. Herold, Delores Martin, Marcella President Mrs. Robert Bjonerud Karnik, Bernice Semmad and Marpresided over the meeting. It was jorie Leuenberger. Thomas Chyle, of Protivin, rereported that several books had been purchased for the Calmar Public Li- tired, with a record of 41 years of brary. These included two “Raggedy continuous service as postmasbrought to you by Ann” series books, “Little Tony of ter. He assumed his duties Jan. 10, Travis Feickert, Farm Bureau Financial Services Italy” and “Little Eric of Sweden” 1899, during the presidency of Wm. by Madeline Brandeis, “Bambi” by McKinley. An examination had been Salten, “Little Elephant’s Fable” held, but no replacement named for by Washbourne and author Roy J. him. A large ad announced the openSnell’s “The Arrow of Fire” and Senior Conner Hemesath, ing of the “Honolulu Conservatory “Phantom Violin.” the son of Brandi and Ron From Spillville, best wishes were of Music,” teachers in Hawaiian and Hemesath, is this week’s sent to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kala be- Spanish guitar. They offered guarSouth Winn Student of the cause a son had been born to them on anteed instruction with instruments furnished. T.L. Jackson could be March 7, 1940. Week. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tupy were reached by phoning 89-J in Calmar Hemesath lives outside of wished congratulations on the son or by inquiring at the Courier office. Ossian and has two younger In two weeks, join us to hear born to them in Fort Atkinson on siblings: his brother, Landon, about “Cinderella’s Slipper,” the Sunday, March 10, 1940. and his sister, Josie. After Guy Hathaway’s Tavern in Calm- grade-school operetta in Calmar; a ar advertised “Special Free Enter- Boy Scout Essay Contest, “Why I high school, he plans to attainment” on Friday, March 12, Like to Live in America” and who tend Kirkwood Community 1940, would be “The Mystery Man.” the winners were and other news of College to obtain a degree “He will make you wonder and make the area.

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IN THE WORLD OF ENTERTAINMENT In January of 1940, the Three Stooges released a comedy short, “You Nazty Spy,” that included Moe Howard playing “Moe Hailstone” in the first Hollywood film parody of Adolph Hitler. February of 1940 was when Disney’s animated full-length film, Pinocchio, was released This was also the month when Mae West and W.C. Fields joined forces for one of the highest-grossing films of the year, “My Little Chickadee.” Feb. 29, 1940 (yes, 1940 was a leap year) was when Hattie McDaniel got the first Academy Award given to an African-American for her role in “Gone With the Wind.” March 2, 1940 was the day Elmer Fudd made his cartoon debut in an animated short, “Elmer’s Candid Camera.” “Truth or Consequences” debuted on NBC Radio March 23, 1940.

in Agricultural Business. AfHEME HE HEMESATH MESA SATH TH ter college, he plans to come back home to help his father and uncle, Bob Hemesath, farm. He wants to hopefully take over the farm and continue the tradition with his family for another generation. On the farm, the family raises pigs and corn. In addition to farming, his hobbies include fishing, four-wheeling, snowmobiling and watching the Hawks on Saturday. Hemesath has been active in South Winn FFA, and he currently serves as the chapter Sentinel. He has participated in many chapter, district and state events. Over the past year he has helped to bring back the South Winn FFA Test Plot, and now he serves as one of the committee chairs. He has also participated in National Swine Judging and District Livestock Judging.

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Avoid The Stress This time of year is a great time to think about baking for Christmas and how to plan the smoothest, most stress-free season ever or a way to have hot fresh food that’s quick during the cold, long winter season. Make a pot of soup in your crock pot and come home from work and take out some biscuits from the freezer and bake them up hot and fresh. Better yet take out a few cookies and bake them up hot and fresh for a quick dessert. Yum!!! The following info and the recipes are from King Arthur flour. Make your dough and scoop it into portions. Position the future cookies (or biscuits or scones) on a large baking sheet lined with parchment. You’re not going to bake them right now, so there’s no need to leave space for expansion; crowd everything together as much as you like. Cover with plastic and freeze. You’ll only have to leave the pan in the freezer for a couple of hours, so don’t worry about any longterm juggling. When fully frozen, bag and label. Freeze-and-bake cookies, ready to go. You may THINK you’ll remember but do label and date your bags of goodies; then stick them back in the freezer, hopefully at the back so they’re not constantly exposed to changing temperatures. Bake just before serving. Space frozen cookies on a baking sheet, as you would any cookies. Bake as directed. You may or may not have to add an extra minute or two to the baking time; cookies are so small and have so much surface area they often take the same amount of time to bake frozen as they do fresh. Using this same method with biscuits and scones will require an increase in baking time but probably no more than a few minutes, if that. Shape treats on parchment. Once frozen, use the parchment to funnel treats into a plastic storage bag. Ditch the cleanup. Pans stay clean; wipe crumbs from parchment and reuse. Bake different cookies with different baking times all at once on separate strips of parchment. That way, if one type of cookie is done before the others, simply grab the corners of the parchment they’re on and haul them out. NEVER-FAIL BISCUITS • 1 1/2 cups King Arthur Unbleached Self-Rising Flour • 3/4 cup heavy or whipping cream*

• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional, for a saltier biscuit *If the dough doesn’t come together readily, dribble in an additional 1 to 2 tablespoons cream to make it totally cohesive. Heat the oven to 450 degrees with a rack in the top third. Mix the flour and cream until smooth and cohesive. Scoop 1-ounce balls of dough onto an ungreased or parchment-lined baking sheet; a tablespoon cookie scoop works well here. Leave a couple of inches between them. Not into scooping? Pat the dough 3/4” thick and cut biscuits with a cutter instead, if desired. (At this point you can freeze the unbaked biscuits or continue with the directions.) Brush the tops of the biscuits with cream, milk or water; this will help them rise. Bake the biscuits for 10 minutes or until they’re light golden brown on top. Break one open — it should be baked all the way through. Remove the biscuits from the oven and serve warm or at room temperature. Store, well-wrapped, at room temperature for several days; freeze for longer storage. Note: You can roll the biscuit dough out and make them into cinnamon rolls also. If you freeze the unbaked dough as suggested, you can make fresh-baked rolls as you wish. I have not tried these yet, but they sounded really good and different. They are now on the list to try. HOT COCOA COOKIES From “Love From the Oven” & Christi • 2 1/2 sticks room temperature butter • 1 cup sugar • 2/3 cup brown sugar • 2 eggs • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 3 1/4 cups flour • 4 packages hot chocolate mix (not sugar free) • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1 cup chocolate chips • 1 cup Marshmallow Bits (you could substitute mini marshmallows) Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cream together your butter and both sugars until light and fluffy. Add in eggs and

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vanilla and blend well. In a separate bowl, mix together your dry ingredients, including your hot chocolate packets. Add the dry ingredients a little at a time to your wet ingredients. I found that my dough was very dry – as in I had to almost knead it by hand to work in the chocolate chips and marshmallow bits. Drop on to your cookie sheets. I sometimes had to “form” mine a bit, even when using my cookie scoop. Again, the dough was dry, but the end result was fabulous. Bake in an oven heated to 350 degrees for 8-11 minutes. Allow to cool for approximately five minutes and then remove from cookie sheet. Enjoy!!! The following stew recipe would be great with some hot biscuits. AUTUMN BEEF AND CIDER STEW From the Beef Council • 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 to 1 1/2-inch pieces • 2 slices bacon, cut into1/2-inch pieces • 1 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon pepper • 1 can (10 1/2 ounces) condensed French onion soup • 1 cup apple cider • 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 3 cups) • 1/3 cup unsweetened dried cranberries Cook bacon in stockpot over medium heat until crisp; remove with slotted spoon to paper towel-lined plate. Brown 1/2 of beef in bacon drippings over medium heat; remove from stockpot. Repeat with remaining beef; season with salt and pepper. Return beef and bacon to stockpot. Add soup and cider; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1 1/2 hours. Add sweet potatoes and cranberries to stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; continue simmering, covered, 20 to 30 minutes or until beef and potatoes are forktender. Till next time, try the freezing process with some of your own favorite recipes. If you are cooking for 1 or 2, the freezing technique will give you fresh, hot choices.

Area 4-H Events 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 Dec. 2, Midwest Dairy Day, 10 a.m., Iowa’s Dairy Center, Calmar Dec. 3, 4-H Project Workshop, 9 a.m., Extension Office, Decorah, and 10 a.m., Extension Office, Fayette Dec. 7, Pest Control Applicator Training, 9 a.m., Extension Office, Fayette, and Extension Office, Decorah Dec. 8, Extension Town Hall Meeting, 6 p.m., Danan Lansing Building, Decorah Dec. 9, Pro-Ag Outlook and Management Meeting, 9:30 a.m., Pinter’s Green-

house, Decorah Dec. 10, 4-H & FFA Market Beef Weighin, 8 a.m., Fayette County Fairgrounds, West Union; Cooking Up Science – 4-H Clover Cookie Factory, 9 a.m., Oneota Community Kitchen, Decorah Dec. 10 and Dec. 12, Winneshiek County Extension Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Decorah Dec. 12, County 4-H Council Community Service, 8:30 a.m., Crossfire Church, West Union Dec. 13, 4-H New Member Night, 6 p.m., St. Benedict Parish Hall, Decorah Dec. 17, 4-H/FFA Beef Weigh-in, 8 a.m., Decorah Sales Commission Dec. 19, 4-H Youth Development Meet-

ing, 7 p.m., Extension Office, Decorah Dec. 20, Private Pesticide Applicator Training, 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., NICC Dairy Center, Calmar Dec. 23 and Dec. 26, Office Closed, Extension Office, Fayette Dec. 28, Drone Discovery Youth Day Camp, 10:30 a.m., Decorah Public Library Dec. 29, 4-H Opportunities Beyond the County Workshop, 1 p.m., Extension Office, Decorah Dec. 29, County 4-H Council Meeting, 10 a.m., Extension Office, Fayette Dec. 30, 4-H Night at UIU Basketball, 6 p.m., Dorman Gymnasium, Upper Iowa University

School Lunch Menus South Winn CSD

Lunch: Goulash, Corn, Jelly Sandwich, Mandarin Oranges

Monday, November 28 Elem Brkfst: Egg Omelet & Toast HS Brkfst: Strudel Lunch: Homemade Pizza, Corn, Romaine Lettuce, Peaches, WG Cookies

Wednesday, November 30 Brkfst: Pancake on a Stick Lunch: Pork Patty, Baked Beans, Cucumbers, Apple Slices, Bread & Butter Sandwich

Tuesday, November 29 Elem Brkfst: Breakfast Pizza HS Brkfst: Warrior Sandwich Lunch: Pork Ribblet, WG Bun, Baked Beans, F. Carrots, Pineapple Wednesday, November 30 Elem & HS Brkfst: Sausage Pancake Stick Lunch: Hamburger Gravy, Mashed Potato, R. Lettuce & Dressing, 1 Sl. WG Bread, 9-12 2 Sl., Banana Thursday, December 1 Elem Brkfst: UBR HS Brkfst: Breakfast Pizza Lunch: Hot Dog, WG Bun, Potato Wedges, Fresh Carrots, Mixed Fruit Friday, December 2 Elem & HS Brkfst: Muffin Lunch: Chicken Patty, WG Bun, Fresh Broccoli, Sweet Potato, Pears

Turkey Valley CSD Monday, November 28 Brkfst: Muffin Lunch: Sub Sandwich, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Cucumbers, Bananas, Pasta Salad Tuesday, November 29 Brkfst: UBR Bar

Thursday, December 1 Brkfst: Breakfast Wrap Lunch: Rib Sandwich, Hashbrowns, Green Beans, Pears Friday, December 2 Brkfst: Cereal & Toast Lunch: Fish, Whipped Potatoes, Peas, Peaches, Bread & Butter Sandwich

DeSales Monday, November 28 Brkfst: WG Donut, Fruit, Yogurt Lunch: Pizza, Baked Beans, Peaches

Banana Tuesday, November 29 Lunch: Chili/Chicken Noodle Soup, Cheese Stick, Corn, Baby Carrots, Peaches, Corn Muffin Wednesday, November 30 Lunch: Mandarin chicken, Brown Rice, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Strawberries, Fortune Cookie Thursday, December 1 Lunch: Nacho Bites/Pizza Bites, Refried Beans, Green Beans, Applesauce, Chocolate Cupcake Friday, December 2 Lunch: McRib Patty on WG Bun, Candied Carrots, Broccoli & Cauliflower, Mandarin Oranges, Cookie

CFS Catholic School

Tuesday, November 29 Brkfst: Breakfast Pizza, OJ, Yogurt Lunch: Pork Rib on WG Bun, Peas, Pears

Monday, November 28 Lunch: Breaded Pork Patty on WG Bun, Mac & Cheese, Green Beans, Banana

Wednesday, November 30 Brkfst: Omelet, Toast, OJ, Yogurt Lunch: Chicken Fajitas on WG Shell, Corn, Applesauce

Tuesday, November 29 Lunch: Mexican Straw Hats, Black Beans & Rice, Lettuce/Greens, Pineapple

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Wednesday, November 30 Lunch: French Toast, Sausage, Hashbrowns, Applesauce

Trinity Catholic School Monday, November 28 Lunch: Breakfast Boat, Hashbrown Patty, Baby Carrots, Juice Box,

Calmar Courier

Voices in Faith Invitation Part 2 By the Rev. Robert Gross, Pastor St. Aloysius, Calmar; Our Lady of Seven Dolors, Festina; St. Francis de Sales, Ossian, and St. Wenceslaus, Spillville I am very grateful to our local newspapers for publishing my recent article. I said in that article I would follow up with a second one. Well, here it is. I want to follow up by giving specifics on offering times for people to come to our local parishes to receive a word of apology, to air a grievance, and to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation if you have been away from the Church and you want to come back. I think it first starts with prayer. On two of the Sundays of Advent churches will remain open for people to pray before the Lord Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. The church will be open and there will be just silence. St. John of the Cross once said, “Silence is the first language of God.” Silence allows us to hear the whispering voice of the Lord who is calling us back to him. So if you just want to come and sit in a Catholic Church if it has been a long time, please come and sit in the silence. Second, I will be present in the confessional for anyone who wants to talk with me. Just because I am in the confessional doesn’t mean you have to come to confession. It is just a sacred place to have confidential conversations. If you want to come

to share a painful experience that you had with the Catholic Church please come and share and I will just listen. If you want to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation I am open to that as well. If you are struggling with some aspect of the Catholic Church and you want some clarifying thoughts to your questions please come. If you just want someone to pray with you, I’ll be there as well. And since I will be in the confessional there will be a chance to have the conversation anonymously if you are more comfortable. Please come. The Catholic Church is holy because of her founder, Jesus Christ. The Catholic Church is also sinful because of her members. The Catholic Church is always seeking the road of repentance and conversion. The Catholic Church is also the reality where we truly encounter the holiness of God. It is a paradox. That’s why listening is the first posture of a Christian. Listening to the Lord as the Blessed Virgin Mary did and listening to one another so that healing may begin. I will be present at St. Francis de Sales Church in Ossian from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 27th, the Sunday of Thanksgiving Day weekend. I will also be present at St. Wenceslaus in Spillville from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 18th. I hope you come. Come home. Come home to Mother Church!

Paul J. Gerleman Paul J. Gerleman, 84, of Decorah, died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, at the Aase Haugen Nursing Home in Decorah. Mass of Christian Burial was at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Calmar at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, with the Rev. Robert Gross and the Rev. Donald Hawes celebrating, and burial was in the parish cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Schluter–Balik PAUL GERLEMAN Funeral Home French Chapel in Calmar. Paul Joseph Gerleman was born Oct. 3, 1932, on the family farm near Calmar to Edmund and Cecilia (Kuennen) Gerleman. He attended St. Aloysius Catholic School and South Winneshiek High School in Calmar. Paul was united in marriage to Rita Kriener Aug. 25, 1953, at St. Luke Catholic Church in St. Lucas, and to this marriage seven children were born. Together they farmed until his retirement in 1997. Paul was a member of the Knights of Colum1932-2016 bus and served 15 years on the South Services: Winneshiek School Board. He enjoyed playing cards, family dinners 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 19 and most of all his family. Paul loved St. Aloysius Catholic Church football, especially the Iowa HawkCalmar eyes and the Green Bay Packers. Arrangements by: Paul is survived by his loving wife Schluter–Balik Funeral Home of 63 years, Rita; seven children: Calmar Floyd, Des Moines; Duane (Viola) Gerleman, Ridgeway; Kevin (Sharon) Gerleman, Ridgeway; Karen (Duane) Martin, Fayette; Loren (Stephanie) Gerleman, Winterset; Susan (Dean) Vrba, Fort Atkinson, and Bruce, Calmar; 12 grandchildren: Brian (Jamie) Martin; Linda (Kyle) Sneed; Laura (Jim) Walbeck; Garrett (Sarah) Gerleman; Adam Gerleman; Grant Gerleman; Reece Gerleman; Brandon Gerleman; McKenzie (Jon) Parker; Nicholas Gerleman; Samantha Gerleman and Larry Vrba; 11 great-grandchildren: Nevaeh, Brice, Brent, Anthony, Kaydence and Waylon Martin; Khloe Sneed; Michael and Edmund Walbeck; Jack and Harvey Gerleman; six sisters: Marie (Ronald) Kreitzer, Cresco; Edna Franke, New Hampton; Margaret (Robert) Koenigsfeld, New Hampton; Mardell (Lawrence) Corcoran, Ettrick, Wis.; Betty (John) Pell, Urbandale, and Phyllis (Ronald) Prybelski, Austin, Minn.; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Agnes Soukup, Ridgeway; Jack and Ann Herold, Fort Atkinson; Clarence Kriener, Lawler; Urban and Patricia Kriener, Waucoma; Leona Kriener, Cresco; Connie Kriener, Waucoma, and many nieces and nephews. Paul was preceded in death by his parents: Edmund and Cecilia (Kuennen) Gerleman; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Christopher and Cecilia (Kruse) Kriener; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Robert Franke, Patrick Weigel, Luke Kriener, Vern and Irene Schmitt, Clarence Soukup, Geniece Kriener and Marvin Kriener; four nieces: Julie Kreitzer, Sara Franke, Jane Smith and Amy Herold and four nephews: Stephen Weigel, Bruce Kriener, Ivan Kriener and James Schmitt.

Clarence Schwamman Clarence Schwamman, 86, of St. Lucas, died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at St. Luke Catholic Church, 307 East Main St., St. Lucas, with the Rev. Kyle Digmann presiding. Burial was in the church cemetery. Friends called from 3 to 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 19, and on Saturday morning after 9 a.m. at the church. The Schluter–Balik Funeral Home in Decorah is in charge of arrangements.

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Worship Schedule ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC Little Turkey Rev. Kyle Digmann Sunday, Nov. 27: 10:30 a.m. Mass BETHANY LUTHERAN Rural Ossian Sunday, Nov. 27: 10:30 a.m. Worship Service

CALMAR COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST

Calmar Rev. Linda Thompson Sunday, Nov. 27: 9 a.m. Worship CALMAR LUTHERAN & SPRINGFIELD LUTHERAN Rev. Phil Olson Sunday, Nov. 27: 9 a.m. Calmar Worship 10:30 a.m. Springfield Worship HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC Protivin Rev. Kyle Digmann Thursday, Nov. 24: 8:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Mass No Weekend Mass LIVING HOPE BAPTIST Ossian Sunday, Nov. 27: 9 a.m. Worship MT. CARMEL CATHOLIC Lawler Rev. Kyle Digmann Wednesday, Nov. 23: 6 p.m. Thanksgiving Mass Friday, Nov. 25: 8:30 a.m. Mass No Weekend Mass OSSIAN LUTHERAN

Ossian Rev. Dave Lenth Sunday, Nov. 27: 8:30 a.m. Worship OUR LADY OF SEVEN DOLORS CATHOLIC Festina Rev. Robert Gross Saturday, Nov. 26: 4 p.m. Mass ST. ALOYSIUS CATHOLIC Calmar Rev. Robert Gross Sunday, Nov. 27: 10 a.m. Mass ST. BENEDICT PARISH Decorah Reconciliation Saturday at 3:15 p.m. or by appointment Saturday, Nov. 26: 4 p.m. Mass Sunday, Nov. 27: 7:30 a.m. Mass 10 a.m. Mass ST. FRANCIS DE SALES CATHOLIC Ossian Rev. Robert Gross Sunday, Nov. 27: 8 a.m. Mass

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Fort Atkinson Rev. Kyle Digmann Sunday, Nov. 27: 8:30 a.m. Mass Tuesday, Nov. 29: 8:30 a.m. Mass ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Stapleton Rural Waucoma Rev. Wayne T. & Irmagard Ellingson, Pastors Sunday, Nov. 27: 9 a.m. Worship ST. LUKE CATHOLIC

St. Lucas Rev. Kyle Digmann No Weekend Mass Wednesday, Nov. 30: 8:30 a.m. Mass ST. MARY CATHOLIC Waucoma Rev. Kyle Digmann Saturday, Nov. 26: 4 p.m. Mass ST. PETER LUTHERAN Richfield Rural Sumner (8 miles SW of Waucoma) Rev. Wayne T. & Rev. Irmagard Ellingson Sunday, Nov. 27: 10:30 a.m. Worship ST. WENCESLAUS CATHOLIC

Spillville Rev. Robert Gross Saturday, Nov. 26: 6 p.m. Mass STAVANGER LUTHERAN Ossian Sunday, Nov. 27: 10 a.m. Worship TRINITY LUTHERAN Calmar Rev. Ron Pederson redeemertrinity.com Sunday, Nov. 27: 11 a.m. Worship Service ZION LUTHERAN

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Rev. Alan Wicks Sunday, Nov. 27: 11 a.m. Morning Worship with Holy Communion

Opinion

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Tuesday, November 22, 2016

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New Tests A Bad Idea For Iowaʼs Schools The move to yet another bout of test switching for Iowa students is not entirely welcome news, and Iowa’s youth would be better served without the switch. With pressure already being felt by schools to “teach to the test,” putting into place an additional burden represents an onerous requirement on schools that continue to be asked to do more with less. The new testing requirements will only further add to that. Briefly put, under terms of the move to the “Smarter Balanced Assessments,” set to take place for the 2017-18 school year, students in grades three through eleven will sit for blocks of 3-4 hours at a time on at least two different occasions. One assessment will measure English language arts, and a second will measure mathematics. An “adaptive” test, the assessment will become more difficult for students if they perform correctly, punishing achievement and adding to student stress and difficulty. In total, students as young as eight will spend 6-8 hours of otherwise productive instructional time catering to a computer as they are subject-

ed to the latest assessment fad. Calling this move inadvisable might not adequately sum up how wrong this truly feels. Objectively, putting young students on a computer for 3-4 hours in the final weeks of the school year, as is currently planned, is hardly the best way to gauge student achievement. It’s dicey at best. Frankly, adults would struggle with hours of staring at a computer screen. Indeed, mandatory breaks are required for many adult employees. Yet, children will be asked to do what adults would find less than ideal. For young children to do so for hours on end seems unrealistic and, make no mistake, the law affects the very young, with the new requirement in place for children as young as the third grade. An eight year old, told to perform complicated tasks on a computer screen for half of a day, is not realistic. On top of this ludicrous workload for the very young, the required assessments offer a contradictory outcome to their stated purpose. If the assessment is designed to assess, then it would seem to make sense that data collected will actually be

capable of being used to make comparisons and inform decision making. That seems simple enough. Yet, with ever-shifting assessments, this becomes well nigh impossible as the data points do not actually match up over time. Comparing data from the Iowa Test of Basic Skills to data garnered under the current assessment to data to be gathered under Smarter Balanced is a fool’s errand as the data is incomparable. What is tested one year is not necessarily what is tested the following year and might not necessarily line up with what is tested in three years. Charting such data over time? It’s of questionable value. It’s not the same data, an issue of which educators are aware but about which legislators seem blissfully ignorant. Given the ephemeral nature of the data, the assessment will provide information that is not entirely informative. Rather, the test will look good on paper, for legislators, but it will ultimately punish Iowa students and Iowa schools. The new test should be put out to recess and allowed to stay there.

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Impending Doom? La Niña is coming. Complete with a helpful graphic, a recent news item informed me imminent doom is pending. I kind of doubt it is, but the graphic was certainly loud enough to argue otherwise. Floods! Droughts! Heat! Cold! Iowa’s location makes it impossible to say what specifically will happen (the graphic admitted that it could go either way for this part of the country). Yet, it’s coming. We. Must. Pay. Attention. Ditto a recent warning of a coronal mass ejection (fancy terminology it appears for what amounts to a solar flare). In history, there is actually prec-

edent for the latter being a big deal. Known as the Carrington Event, the 1859 incident saw the Aurora Borealis journey far south of its normal stomping grounds. From what I’ve read, it was bright enough, if accounts are correct, to read a newspaper at night as if it were broad daylight. Telegraph wires were subjected to enough energy to be able to run sans a power source. Spectacular, and theoretically possible to occur again, but the event, which was supposed to have hit Nov. 8, came and went without perceptible impact, at least for most of us. In a NASA lab somewhere, it might have had an effect, but for the rest of us, its impact was rather unspectacular.

A buddy of mine back in grad school tried to get me reading the book series on which “Game of Thrones” is based. Ominously, the world therein is threatened by the approach of winter, possibly decades in duration. I got part way into the story and gave up. Not really my thing. I’m dating myself, but the looming of imminent despair reminds me of that old skit from “Hee Haw.” A bunch of men would stand around singing, “Gloom. Despair. Have agony on me.” Their faux troubles would regale us. “If it weren’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all,” a line went. Presented on the show, it was good. (And I might prove an easy target for someone trying to unload old episodes of that show on a garage sale.) Yet, in real life, it’s gray and gloomy to dwell on the negatives. Thanks, but I’ll pass. Tomorrow, bills will still need paid, and the alarm clock will call out. The tax man will calleth. And Iowa roads will be buried in snow soon. The rest? It’ll pass.

2016 is definitely the year of unexpected things. The Cubs won the world series, that… other thing happened (we’ll get back to that next week), but most exciting for me is the news that “Young Justice” will be getting a third season. “Young Justice,” for those that don’t know, was an animated series from Warner Bros. Animation that centered around a team of DC Comics sidekicks. It easily ranks among the best superhero shows that Warner Bros. has produced, and that’s no small feat. By all accounts, “Young Justice” should not have worked. Half the cast consisted of obscure characters that even few comic fans would recognize, and the show didn’t adapt any preestablished incarnation of the Teen Titans or Young Justice from the comic books. Instead of adapting a particular era of continuity from the DC comics, the show mixed and matched characters and histories in a way that made them familiar but distinct. Abandoning the episodic, continuity-free style of other shows of its time, “Young Justice” felt like a return to the older “Justice League Unlimited” series, with character-driven episodes, a heavy emphasis on continuity and an overarching story. Ironically, for being a show about teenage superheroes, “Young Justice” is probably the most mature series Warner Bros. Animation has ever made, with characters growing up, making hard decisions and occasionally dying for the cause. The show took big risks, and they paid off in big ways for fans of good superhero drama. Unfortunately, it didn’t pay off for the toy executives that funded the show, and it was canceled after two seasons. “Young Justice” was funded based on a toy deal with Mattel, and while the show itself generated critical acclaim, that acclaim didn’t translate into action figure sales. When Mattel canceled the toy line, the show went with it. Like so many other great shows, “Young Justice” ended before its time. This is not uncommon. The animation landscape is littered with great shows that got cut down in their prime, often on cliffhangers that will forever go unresolved. Since 2013, it seemed like “Young Justice” would join the ranks of “Sonic the Hedgehog” and “Wolverine and the X-Men.” In spite of this grim reality, a surprisingly persistent fan base has been pestering showrunner Greg Weisman about a third season. Much like how Joss Whedon to this day still fields questions about “Firefly” coming back, Weisman has the somber task of shooting down the hopes of fans looking for a chance that “Young Justice” could see a revival. I’ve seen it in person.

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Travis Fischer The sad reality is that no amount of fan petitions and internet chatter are going to bring back a show that didn’t turn a profit. Or is it? Earlier this year, “Young Justice” made it to Netflix, and Weisman changed his tune, hinting that fans should take the opportunity to re-watch it. Since then rumors have circulated about Netflix funding the much-desired continuation. The petitions came back, the internet chatter increased and finally, two weeks ago, Warner Bros. Animation announced that “Young Justice” was coming back.” This does not happen. For a show to get canceled as a financial failure, only to be revived three years later, is unprecedented as far as I know. It’s not confirmed that Netflix will be financially backing the new season, but that appears to be the most likely scenario. If so, that’s something of a game changer. Since the 80s, the animation industry has been heavily tied to the toy industry. Toy lines weren’t created to profit off of cartoons, cartoons were created to advertise for toy lines. This practice is still prevalent today, though to a lesser degree. The fact remains though that, in many cases, the number of people watching a show doesn’t matter when it comes to deciding if the show will continue. The only viewers that matter are the ones that also go out and buy into the toy line. Netflix obviously doesn’t have that interest. Their financial model is to throw money at popular things to convince as many people as possible to stay subscribed for another month. For Warner Bros., this makes “Young Justice” a much easier sell. They know they have a rabid fan base that will go to great lengths to watch the show. That’s exactly the kind of thing Netflix is looking for. Who would have thought that undying fandom and pointless internet petitions could actually get something done? Travis Fischer is a news writer for Mid-America Publishing and wants a second season of ABC’s “Sonic the Hedgehog.” It’s only been 22 years. There’s still time for a revival, right?

Brettʼs Random Thoughts From the Corner Chair By Brett Pharro Special to Mid-America Publishing Regardless of whom you voted for, we should all be proud of the voter turnout. Both major party candidates received a tremendous number of votes, as did Mr. Johnson of the Libertarian Party. It’s too bad that we don’t get that kind of turnout to vote for candidates rather than against candidates, as I suspect was the case this time. In any case, congratulations are in order for Mr. Trump. Congratulations, and recognition, are also in order for the first female to manage a campaign that won the Presidency. Regardless of whom you voted for, you probably recognize that Kellyanne Conway (Trump’s campaign manager) did a fantastic job. This is a field that has been totally the domain of men in the past, but Ms. Conway broke through that perceived barrier with class and dominance. Well done! Trump’s win is all the more impressive when you realize what he was up against. He took on the Insiders of the Republican Party, including the powerful Bush political machine and did so while dealing with a press that was pretty critical of him throughout the primary season. And he won. He then took on the powerful Clinton

machine, the Insiders from both major parties, the big money Wall Streeters and an openly hostile media in the general election. Rarely, if ever, have the political powers been so stacked against a candidate. And he won. This seems to have been a peaceful revolution against the ruling class. For many, a Trump win came as a totally shocking surprise. For many others, though, it was not. I’ve never been a big fan of Michael Moore, but he was dead on when he predicted Trump would be the next President back in July and then again in October. The Insiders pooh-poohed his prediction, but he was right that Trump would carry the Rust Belt states and the election and why. Other analysts, such as Jim Rickards, also were predicting a Trump win. Most of the media seemed to be totally flabbergasted as returns came in and just couldn’t understand how they had been so wrong. A few did get it. I think it was Chuck Todd who was realizing that they had totally overlooked what has become known to the political elite as “fly over country.” This is home to the productive engine of America, the rural agricultural areas and the manufacturing centers, both of which have suffered greatly from the policies of

taking from the productive and giving to the unproductive. While Clinton was demonstrating the disdain the Insiders, Democrat and Republican, have for the heart of America by referring to them as “deplorables,” Trump was going to the people, listening to them and connecting with them. The utter disdain the Insiders have for the Outsiders was abundantly evident throughout Tuesday evening’s election coverage. Over and over on many channels, many of the talking heads stated their belief that Trump voters, or Republicans, or rural people were all uneducated. Very insulting and totally without any basis outside of the imaginary world they live in. As I said, a few did not present this view, but so many did. What do they mean by uneducated? I think most farmers I know are college educated. And among those that aren’t, I’m pretty sure they are still quite educated. Probably most of them would be quite capable of sitting in a talking head chair, bleating out opinions for a few hours, whereas I’m quite sure none of the talking heads are educated enough to do what these farmers do on a daily basis where a working understanding is needed of biology, chemistry, physics, agronomy, eco-

nomics, mechanics, etc. I’d like to see some of these “educated” folks try to fix their car engines, or design and construct a bridge, or treat a patient in an ambulance or ER, or coordinate a response to a fire or frankly do anything productive. And, yes, I am college educated, graduating summa cum laude and a member of Mensa, so I do take offense at being called uneducated and by implication ignorant by the elitists. Just look at all those uneducated deplorables out in the street rioting over the results of the election. Oh, wait…that isn’t the uneducated deplorable Trump supporters, but the educated, tolerant, caring Clinton supporters showing great maturity and tolerance for opposing views. They are marching, destroying property and even beating fellow human beings for the high crime of voting for someone other than Clinton. This is ridiculous. What if’s are always speculative, but I sincerely doubt that if Clinton had won you would see Trump supporters acting this way, if for no other reason than that they would need to be at work to support both their families and their dependent welfare families. But more importantly, though very unhappy with the results, they

would have accepted the results. You didn’t see this reaction four or eight years ago from the side that lost the election. Says a lot. Speaking of adult-like reactions, or the lack thereof, I see some college professors felt the need to cancel classes or exams so that the students could have time to grieve or whatever. Good grief, what a bunch of immature babies we’re turning out these days! I’m reminded that 70+ years ago young adults were storming beaches on Normandy, Iwo Jima, Tarawa and other places, and 50 years ago young adults were going through booby-trapped jungles to face the enemy. Today, young adults need “safe places” on campus where their feelings won’t be hurt by someone saying something they find offensive, and they are reduced to being unable to take tests due to an election not coming out the way they want. What will they do when they find out the real world doesn’t coddle to their every need. I suppose that is partly the result of being fed a steady diet of indoctrination of victimhood, and intolerance being called tolerance. I was glad to see Obama and Trump are both acting like adults so far in the transition. Good for them.

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Franzen Charged With Sex Abuse A St. Lucas man faces up to 20 years in prison for sexual abuse. According to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, Scott Anthony Franzen, 39, of St. Lucas, has pleaded guilty to two felony sexual abuse charges. The charges stem from a Fayette County investigation dating back to last year. Franzen was charged with two counts of sexual abuse in the third degree, both felonies. Franzen was taken into custody at the Fayette County Courthouse Nov. 14 after pleading guilty and is currently being held at the Fayette County Jail awaiting his sentencing in six weeks.

Waucoma Woman Arrested A Waucoma woman was arrested after the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office was notified of an intoxicated woman sitting on the road. The sheriff’s office was called to a residence Nov. 13 on the northeast side of Waucoma at 8:07 p.m. Kyle Alissa Guess, 20, of Waucoma, was arrested and charged with public intoxication and disorderly conduct, both simple misdemeanors. She was transported to the Fayette County Jail where she was held for an initial appearance in court. PUBLIC NOTICE Winneshiek County PUBLIC NOTICE WINNESHIEK COUNTY The Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors will be accepting applications for appointments to several Boards and Commissions including the following: Upper Explorerland Regional Planning, Pioneer Cemetery Commission, Board of Health, Historic Preservation Commission, Conservation Board, and others as needed. Interested citizens should complete an application which is available at winneshiekcounty.org or at the County Auditor’s office. Applications are due to the County Auditor’s office by December 16th. Published in the Calmar Courier on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 29 & Dec. 6 2016

PUBLIC RECORDS: WINNESHIEK COUNTY AND FAYETTE COUNTY Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office Nov. 14 Damon Andersen, 21, of Waterloo, was arrested at 5:20 a.m. Nov. 14 and transported from the Waterloo Police Department to the Winneshiek County Jail on a warrant for failure to serve time. Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Nov. 11 At 8:32 p.m., the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a vehicle that struck a deer on G Avenue, south of 80th Street. Darrel Dean Everly, of Elgin, was operating a 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix southbound on G Avenue when a deer entered the roadway and was struck, causing an estimated $2,000 in damage. Everly was not injured. Nov. 13 At 3:45 p.m., the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a vehicle in the ditch on F Avenue, south of 60th Street. An investigation determined that Abby Claire Green, 18, of Oelwein, was operating a 2004 Honda Civic southbound on F Avenue when she lost control and entered the west ditch and overturned onto the driver’s side. There was an estimated $1,000 in damage to the vehicle. Green was not injured and was cited for failure to maintain control. Nov. 17 At approximately 10:39 p.m., deputies responded to The Bank Bar & Grill in Westgate to investigate a report of underage persons being served alcohol at the establishment. Ethan Steinbronn, 19, of Westgate, was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age. The bartender, Jennifer Cavnar, 32, of Westgate, was cited for supplying alcohol as an employee to a person under age. The incident was also referred to the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division. Fayette County Court Civil Petitioner Eric Steven Farr, Hawkeye, and Respondent Ashley Marie White, Waucoma, order setting trial Wells Fargo Bank versus David Louis Bentley, Julie Marie Bentley and parties in possession, dismissed without prejudice Wells Fargo Bank versus Richard Glenn Martin and spouse, Tina Marie Zimmerman and parties in possession, petition filed Regions Bank DBA Regions Mortgage versus Justin Neal Schoultz and spouse if any, petition filed James N. Franzen versus Jody Clifford Meyers and Kenneth M. Oregan, motion for continuance Randall Kaye Scheckles versus Gregerson Electric, Inc. and New Horizons Pork, motion for continuance First National Bank of Omaha versus Dillon Michael Recker, petition filed Iowa Student Loan Liquidity versus Ja-

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, have set for November 28, 2016, at 11:30 a.m. at the Board of Supervisors room in the Winneshiek County Courthouse, Decorah, Iowa, as the time and place for hearing on the proposed transfer of the Winneshiek County real estate being more particularly described as follows: The North 181' of the West 30' of LOT 5-10 in the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 10, Township 96 N, Range 8 West of the 5th p.m., Winneshiek County, Iowa. At said time and place, consideration will be

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given to the transfer of the property to the adjoining property owners, Anthony E. Brincks and Marilyn K. Brincks. At said time and place, arguments for and against the transfer of the property will be heard and considered. A copy of the resolution setting this public hearing is available for review at the Office of the Winneshiek County Auditor. By order of the Board of Supervisors of Winneshiek County, lowa, this 14th day of November, 2016. ATTEST WlNNESHIEK COUNTY AUDlTOR Benjamin Steines Published in the Calmar Courier on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016

von Bailey, petition filed Iowa Student Loan Liquidity versus Brandon Clarke, petition filed Jader Enterprises, LLC versus Donald Ray Buhr, petition filed Dissolutions Petitioner Lisa Ann Torkelson and Respondent Jeremy Leon Torkelson, modified support order Petitioner Amy Gene Medberry and Respondent Randy Glen Hummel, court decree – dissolution Duane William Taylor versus Jami Lee Taylor, petition filed, court decree – dissolution Small Claims B & L Body Repair, Inc., Oelwein, versus Zaim Tika, Lowden, order for judgment H & R Accounts, Inc., Moline, Ill., versus Patricia Garcia, Hazleton, order for judgment Gundersen Lutheran Admin Services, Inc., La Crosse, Wis., versus Shelley Lynn Brehm, Oelwein, order for judgment Gundersen Lutheran Admin Services, Inc., La Crosse, Wis., versus Patrick Michael and Linda Kay Croal, West Union, original notice Moss Service Center, West Union, versus Kelli Rae Lauer, West Union, order for judgment Postville Veterinary Clinic, Postville, versus Andy Kauffman, Elgin, original notice, dismissed without prejudice Discover Bank, no address listed, versus Bryan Keith Lynch, Westgate, original notice Rebecca Joy White and Leslie Russell White, both of Clermont, versus Dawn Michelle Fernette, Hawkeye, original notice DEW Investments, West Union, and M Five LLC, West Union, versus Jordan Nicole Nehl, Maynard, original notice Midland Funding LLC, Cedar Rapids, versus Andrew Lee Heth, Oelwein, original notice John W. Hofmeyer III, Oelwein, versus Debra Sue Bennett, Oelwein, original notice Midland Funding LLC, Cedar Rapids, versus Chansina Rae Rhoades, Oelwein, original notice OWI Elizabeth Sylvia Minnick, Hazleton, order of disposition Jennifer Jo Kohlmeyer, Maynard, written plea of guilty Austin Xavier Vagts, West Union, written plea of guilty, order of disposition Cody Jay Dowd, Oelwein, written plea of guilty, order of disposition Lloyd Wayne Scott, Jr., Oelwein, hearing for initial appearance Cody Lee Schmidtke, Fayette, written plea of guilty, order of disposition, OWI – first offense, 60 days in jail with 58 days suspended, $1,250 fine with half waived with proof of temporary driver’s license by Jan. 16, 2017, one year of self probation, license revoked 180 days Robert George Walsh, Hazleton, order of arraignment Larry Dean Nading, Elgin, order of arraignment Charlene Joyce Guyer, Elgin, order of arraignment Ronald Lee Kuennen, Hawkeye, trial information, order for arraignment Andrea Sue Williams, Oelwein, order for arraignment, trial information Lonnie Vernon Davis, Sr., Fayette, order for arraignment, trial information Gregory Lathen Aller, Fayette, motion to dismiss

Paul Thomas Douglas, Fayette, order for arraignment, trial information Criminal Brandon Scott Thibadeau, West Union, probation revocation Jeremiah Cannon Young, Elgin, hearing for initial appearance Kathy Joan Glaser, West Union, written plea of guilty, order of disposition, trespass, $65 fine Joshua Freedom Smith, Fort Madison, order of disposition, eluding with speed over 25 mph over the limit, 180 days in jail with 135 days suspended, $625 fine suspended, DNA requirement, two years unsupervised Todd Michael Hannan, Fairbank, motion for continuance Randy Allen Myers, Fairbank, order setting trial Chyanne Marie Slick, Elgin, order of arraignment, trial information James Melvin Rudolph, Oelwein, order for arraignment, trial information William Walter Kobelt, West Union, hearing for initial appearance Kenneth Alan Thornton, Oelwein, criminal complaint (x3), hearing for initial appearance Marko T. Cirko, Fayette, criminal complaint, hearing for initial appearance Coby Alan Euans, Oelwein, motion for continuance, order for probation revocation Phillip Michael Gochenaur, West Union, motion for continuance Katie Jane Snow, Oelwein, order of disposition, probation violation, deferred judgment and probation revoked/sentence imposed Justin Wayne Steege, Randalia, order of disposition, violation of probation, probation revoked/sentence imposed Gregory Allen Peck, Cedar Rapids, criminal verdict, order of arraignment Jennefer Ann Westendorf, Oelwein, order of disposition, theft – third degree, 30 days in jail, $315 fine Anthony David Zieser, Elgin, order of disposition, controlled substance violation, 5 years in prison, $750 fine, license revoked for 180 days David John Perry, Hazleton, order for arraignment, trial information Randy Allen Myers, Fairbank, order of arraignment Cory Monroe Johnson, West Union, order of arraignment Dominic Eugene Felton, Chicago, Ill., order for arraignment, trial information Manish Jha, Elgin, order for arraignment, trial information Natasha Linn Coonradt, Calmar, order of arraignment Matthew Allen Prine, Oelwein, order of arraignment, motion for continuance (x2) Justin Kyle Greene, Oelwein, criminal complaint Anthony David Zieser, Elgin, motion to dismiss Katie Ann White, Hawkeye, order of disposition, assault, $65 fine David Russell, Oelwein, order setting trial Lloyd Wayne Scott, Jr., Oelwein, written plea of guilty, order of disposition, public intoxication, $65 fine Lloyd Leon Williams III, Oelwein, order of disposition David Joseph Kane, Oelwein, order setting trial Jeremy James Thibadeau, West Union, order setting trial

Larry Luverne Thibadeau, West Union, order setting trial Mariann Elizabeth Bennett, Oelwein, order setting trial David Lee Staake, Westgate, written plea of not guilty, order setting trial Jacob David Snay, West Union, criminal complaint (x2), arrest warrant, hearing for initial appearance Kenneth Alan Thornton, Oelwein, criminal complaint, hearing for initial appearance Randall Lee McCarley, Oelwein, criminal complaint Kyle Alissa Guess, Waucoma, criminal complaint (x2), hearing for initial appearance Nicole Marie Pingree, Oelwein, criminal complaint, order setting trial Ross Ian Rivers Cashen, Fort Dodge, criminal complaint (x2), hearing for initial appearance Matthew Allen Dizon, Oelwein, criminal complaint (x2) Regina M. Latham, Oelwein, criminal complaint Melissa Sue Long, West Union, written plea of guilty Sean David Reisner, Oelwein, order setting trial Nicholas Michel Spratt, Sr., Oelwein, motion for continuance Anthony Allen Copley, Oelwein, written plea of guilty, order of disposition, voluntary absence from custody, 365 days in jail, $315 fine Gregory Lathen Aller, Fayette, motion to dismiss Roderic Sabation Berry, Fayette, trial information, order for arraignment Mandy Jo Martin, Oelwein, order of arraignment Joshua Joel Gyorko, Hawkeye, trial information, order of arraignment Jeremy James Thibadeau, West Union, criminal complaint, hearing for initial appearance Mark Wayne Gingerich, Clermont, criminal complaint, hearing for initial appearance Jacob David Snay, West Union, criminal complaint, hearing for initial appearance Traffic Patricia Lynn Virginia Miles, Mitchellville, speeding; Shella Ann Olver, Wadena, no insurance, no valid driver’s license; Keyanan Matthew Voshell, Fayette, speeding; Patrick Dennis Kane, Westgate, seatbelt; Scott Keith Cripe, Fairbank, seatbelt; Tyler Arthur Sawyer, Waucoma, dark window or windshield; Colton Ries Janssen, Arlington, no valid driver’s license; Scott Christopher Arens, Cedar Rapids, registration violation; Freeman H. Raber, Fairbank, dark window or windshield; Austin Wilson, Riverside, Calif., seatbelt; Matthew John Ward, Walker, speeding; Brady Alan Ney, West Union, failure to comply with safety regulations/ rules (x4); Jesse James Daughton, Clermont, speeding; Alyssa Sue Cobie Nuss, West Union, speeding; Harold George Hanson, Elgin, following too closely; Lawrence J. Preston, Eden, Wis., speeding; Bryce Lincoln Smith, Elgin, failure to obey traffic control device; Kaleb Everett Schultz, Davenport, speeding; Holly Peterson, Oelwein, driving while license under suspension; Joshua Freedom Smith, Fort Madison, driving while license under suspension; Kevin Dean Tiefel, West Union, driving while license under suspension; Jason Daniel Meyer, Ossian, unlawful passing of school bus – first offense

PUBLIC NOTICE Turkey Valley Community School OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS TURKEY VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL JACKSON JUNCTION LA 52171 The Turkey Valley School Board met in regular session on Monday, November 14, 2016. The meeting was held in the Elementary Media Center at Turkey Valley School, Jackson Junction, lA. Ernie Schmitt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following Board Directors answered roll call: Brenda Mueterthies, Don Blazek Jr., Ernie Schmitt, Jody Steinlage and Leon Shatek. Moved by Don Blazek, Jr. and seconded by Brenda Mueterthies to approve the agenda as presented. Carried unanimously. Moved by Leon Shatek and seconded by Jody Steinlage to approve the consent agenda items. Board Minutes: Regular Meeting -October 10, 2016 and Special Meeting Minutes- October 4, 2016. Appointments: High School Wrestling Coach 2016-17 season - Shane Havenstrite; 7/8 grade Wrestling Coach 2016-17 seasonEric Buckendahl; volunteer coaches for varsity wrestling 2016-17-Eric Buckendahl, Randy Hageman, & Taylor Reicks; Volunteer Coaches for High School Boys Basketballm 2016-17 Spencer Bruess, Justin lzer, and Brady Kuennen; Basketball Cheer Coaches 2016-17- Tammy Vrzak and Missy Reicks. Open Enrollments approved. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Leon Shatek and seconded by Brenda Mueterthies to approve the financial reports and bills. General Fund $72,767.01 Hot Lunch $8,953.51 Clearing $26,637.71, PPEL $4,383.42 Capital $20,843.48. Carried unanimously. The Pre-Employment Strategies (Senior Careers) students introduced themselves and stayed to observe the meeting. Students and parents thanked the board for the opportunity to share cross country with South Winneshiek. They felt it was a great partnership and they want to continue this sharing agreement. The board also felt that this sharing agreement worked well and they want to continue sharing cross country with South Winneshiek. The parents plan to present to the South Winneshiek School board as well. The board thanked everyone for attending and they congratulated the cross county team on a great season! Moved by Don Blazek Jr. and seconded by Brenda Mueterthies to approve $19,667.18 for the pay application and $200 for PC Fee per contract. The board did not accept change request #3, connecting the administrative wing to a generator. Carried unanimously. Moved by Don Blazek Jr. and seconded by Leon Shatek to approve the purchase of blowers including installation. If the testers can also be in place for this winter that would be helpful. The flow meter will be constant so the readings and reporting will be accurate. Carried unanimously. Moved by Leon Shatek and seconded by Brenda Mueterthies to approve the first reading on Series 100, Educational Philosophy, and Series 1000, School/Community Relations. Carried unanimously. The board discussed the Buildings and

Grounds Priority List with the roof, doors, and windows being the main items. These items will be looked into as needed. The board would like to look at options and cost for an early retirement package. If possible, they would like to offer a package similar to last year. Options will be presented at the next board meeting. Moved by Leon Shatek and seconded by Don Blazek Jr. to approve the District Developed Service Plan for Special Education. This is the plan that Turkey Valley will use to deliver services for eligible individuals. All districts in the state are required to have this plan in place. Carried unanimously. Moved by Don Blazek Jr. and seconded by Jody Steinlage to approve the Technology Service Contract with Keystone AEA. Alvin Hackman Jr. will fill the technology position at Turkey Valley for Keystone. Carried unanimously. Moved by Jody Steinlage and seconded by Brenda Mueterthies to approve the Banner Contract with Grinnell Mutual Insurance. Grinnell Mutual will display a banner in the gym during the winter athletic season. They will provide Turkey Valley with an announcement to be read during ballgames along with schedule magnets at the first home varsity basketball game. In exchange, Turkey Valley will be paid $700. for these services. Carried unanimously. Moved by Jody Steinlage and seconded by Don Blazek Jr. to approve the purchase and installation of monitors for the gym. The Turkey Valley Athletic Boosters will run advertisements from local business during home events including junior high games. Carried unanimously. Ms. Knoll noted that it is American Education Week. She thanked the staff for all that they do for students. 97% of parents attended the parent teacher conferences in the elementary. The high school was not as well attended. They would like to look at how to do them differently so that there is better attendance in the 7-12 grade level. The Iowa assessments finished up this week. Thanks to all for your hard work with the assessments. Ms. Knoll would like to thank all of the businesses that worked with the seniors for their mock interviews. The professional development day that was held on Oct. 24 went well. It was facilitated by Mr. Jurrens. The focus was "where are we headed"? How can we promote TV and let people know that we are here to stay? Turkey Valley is the community hub. Mr. Jurrens stated that the staff here is very dedicated and that they really care about the students, the district and the building. We plan to graduate the class of 2029, today's kindergarteners, with a Turkey Valley diploma and 21st century skills. Mr. Jurrens presented a revenue/ expense report showing that we are approximately $175,000 below in expenses from last year. The next regular school board meeting will be Monday, December 12, 2016 @ 7:00 p.m. Moved by Jody Steinlage and seconded by Leon Shatek to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Carried unanimously. ATTEST President

Secretary Turkey Valley Community School Board Report - Newspaper General Fund 1St Class Lighting, Ballasts Ret'd..........430.15 Blick Art Materials, Art Supplies .............308.73 Carquest Of New Hampton, Headlight ..............................................171.38 College Entrance Examination Board, School Code 162435 - Psats ................417.00 Come And Save Here, Inc., Maintenance Materials .........................379.29 Continental Clay Company, Kiln Part ......51.84 Decker Equipment, Wastebaskets X 6 .................................131.10 Decorah Community Schools, Tlc Funds W/ Students ....................20,073.46 Decorah Mobile Glass, Inc., Parts For Automatic Door Opener ........196.00 Decorah Newspaper, The, Classified Ads .........................................13.30 Discovery Education, Inc, K-6 Online Science - (Tvef) ...............8,325.00 Fareway, FCS Supplies ...........................52.44 Farmers Unions Co-Op, Diesel ..........3,671.82 Fastenal Company, Supplies .................415.69 Fencl Oil Company, Lp Gas................5,306.40 Freerking, Russell, Interpreting/Mileage ................................45.40 Graphics, Inc, Print Newsletter ..............413.64 Hawkeye Rec, Electricity ....................2,642.46 Houghton Mifflin Company, Hmh Reading Counts Licenses ............100.00 Huber's Store Inc., Fcs Supples ..............40.19 Iowa Assoc. Of School Boards, Idatp Annual Dues X 14 Drivers ...........783.00 Iowa Communications Network, Network Service ...................................557.51 Iowa Dept Of Human Services, Medicaid Reimb Dhs Share ...............2,935.42 J Robert Hopson, Gasb Actuarial ...................................1,000.00 Johansen, Lezley, Pd$ - Itec .................150.00 John Deere Financial, Shop Supplies ........................................19.95 Kabel Business Services - Flex, Flex Fees ................................................55.90 Keystone Area Education, E202,Cpi,Stmathlicenses, Booster Tickets ..................................6,075.34 Leuenberger, Wendy, Mileage ...............233.73 Marco, Supply Freight Fee ......................25.00 Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Bldg Supplies........................................817.26 Marv Smith Electric, Plumbing & Heating, Credit ....................................................984.90 Mcdonald Supply, Fountain Kit ..............100.11 Mid-America Publishing Corp, Minutes Published ................................193.86 Myers, Janice, Mileage ..........................109.90 North Fayette Comm. School, 1St Qtr Oe .........................................8,603.78 Northeast Iowa Community College, State Dairy Expo - 15 Students ..............75.00 Northeast Iowa Telephone Co, Services ..................................................85.00 Panos Farm Supplies, Gutter Repair Water Shed ......................10.86

Quill Corporation, Maint Supplies ..............5.99 Racom Corporation, Hand Held Radio Battery ........................65.00 Sandy's Sign Shop, Decals For Suburban............................135.00 Schmitt, April, Mileage ...........................161.88 Scholastic, Scope (Tvef)........................273.90 Schoolsystems, Llc, Pt Conference Program ........................200.00 Schueth Ace Hardware, Watershed Light Bulb .............................24.99 Simplexgrinnell, Master Clock Maint 16-17..................1,576.38 Superior Welding Supply Co., Ind Tech Supplies .................................287.63 Testamerica Laboratories, Inc, Water Testing ........................................298.20 Thompson Truck & Trailer, Inc, Vehicle Maintenance Supplies..............504.87 Unity School Bus Parts, Vehicle Maintenance Supplies................39.30 Visa, Bldg,Postage,Tvef .....................1,150.41 Visa, Ell, Bkgrnd Cks, Liii Supplies .....1,736.87 West Music, Inst Music Equip..................25.00 Windstream, Phone Service ..................265.82 Visa, Office,Fcs,Computer,Sbotravel.......13.96 Total ................................................ 72,767.01 Activity Fund American Color Imaging, Jr High Fb ...............................................73.33 Beaver Creek Graphix, South Winn State Xc Shirts ...............3,176.08 Blue Iris, The, Memorial Floral Arrangements ...............50.00 Central Community School District, Uic Music Festival Host 203 Patrons X $5 ........1,015.00 Crestwood High School, 2016 National Ffa Convention Invoice...........368.46 Drilling, Kelli, Official Book Work For Volleyball...............................390.00 Gillette Group, The, Concession Beverages......................2,303.23 Gruetzmacher, Michael, Officiating Varsity Fb 10-7-16 .................90.00 Harter, Mike, Officiating Varsity Fb 10-7-16 ................................185.00 Hawkeye State Scale, Inc, Testing Of Wrestling Scale .....................75.00 Huber's Store Inc., Concession Supplies ............................100.98 Hummel, Steve, Officiating Varsity Fb 10-7-16 .................90.00 Iowa Girls Hs Athlectic Union, 2016 Regional Vb Tickets 149 X $6 .....894.00 Iowa High School Athletic Association, 1050 Tickets X $6 /District Fb Vs Don's ..................6,300.00 Jaymar Business Forms, 1000 Clearing Account Ck's .................153.07 Knoll, Carol, Elem. Book Fair Start Up Box ..................................100.00 Lensing, Kim, Volleyball Libero Tracker Bookwork ......................330.00 Leuenberger, Wendy, Reimbursement - Concession ................54.22 Lynch, Jack, Officiating Jv/V Vb 10-6-16 ......................................95.00 M&M St. Lucas Convenience Store,

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Multiple Wanted Subjects Arrested The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office arrested three individuals between Nov. 10 and Nov. 12. Those arrested included: Lloyd Wayne Scott, Jr., 29, of Oelwein, for failure to appear on a charge of OWI; Jeffrey Steffen, 38, of Sumner, for failure to complete court-ordered classes; and Jordan Nehl, 27, of Maynard, on Buchanan County forgery and theft – fifth degree warrants. All subjects were taken into custody and transported to the Fayette County Jail to await an initial appearance in court.

Public Meetings 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 Dec. 5 Fayette County Board of Supervisors, 9 a.m., Fayette County Courthouse Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors, 9:30 a.m., Second Floor – Winneshiek County Courthouse Ossian City Council, 5 p.m. Calmar City Council, 5:30 p.m., Calmar fire station Lawler City Council, Lawler City Hall, 7 p.m. Waucoma City Council, 8 p.m. Dec. 6 Spillville City Council, Spillville City Hall, 6 p.m. Board of Adjustment, 7:30 p.m., 400 Claiborne Dr., Decorah Dec. 7 Fort Atkinson City Council, 7 p.m. Dec. 12 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. Dec. 13 Conservation Board, 5:30 p.m., Winneshiek County Courthouse Zoning Commission, 7:30 p.m., 400 Claiborne Dr., Decorah Dec. 14 Board of Health, 3 p.m., 305 Montgomery St., Decorah Dec. 19 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 Dec. 20 Commission of Veterans Affairs Meeting, 1:30 p.m., Winneshiek County Courthouse Dec. 27 Fayette County Board of Supervisors, 9 a.m., Fayette County Courthouse Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors, 9:30 a.m., Second Floor – Winneshiek County Courthouse

PUBLIC NOTICE Winneshiek County PUBLIC NOTICE WINNESHIEK COUNTY The Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors will be accepting requests for Fiscal Year 20172018 funding starting in December. Organizations interested in funding should include the following information: 1. Have you received funding from Winneshiek County in the past and if so, detail expenses associated with that funding. 2. Do you receive funding from other government entities and if so, supply details. 3. What is the intended use of the Winneshiek County funding? Interested organizations should submit a request to the County Auditor (201 W Main St, Decorah) or call (563) 382-5085 to get on the Board of Supervisors’ agenda. Request should be submitted no later than January 20, 2017. Published in the Calmar Courier on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 29 & Dec. 6 2016

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Fort Atkinson PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF FORT ATKINSON NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VACATE CITY ALLEY AND TO CONVEY ANY INTEREST IN CITY-OWNED REAL ESTATE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: You are hereby given notice that a public hearing will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2016, in the City Council Chambers in Fort Atkinson, Iowa, on the question of whether the City Council of the City of Fort Atkinson, Iowa, should vacate an alley and in the event of vacation convey the underlying property, to-wit: The entire alley located in Block 23 of Original Fort Atkinson which lies between 10th Avenue on the West and 11th Avenue on the East within the City of Fort Atkinson, Winneshiek County, Iowa. You are further notified that in the event the above right-of-way is vacated any rights in the property shall be conveyed by Quit Claim Deed for the costs of conveyance to any interested adjacent property owner. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL this 2nd day of November, 2016. ATTEST Amie Johansen, City Clerk Published in the Calmar Courier on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016

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PUBLIC NOTICE Winneshiek County Watershed Management Grant. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Beard and seconded by Ashbacher to appoint Jim Tweedy, Dan Langreck, and Mary Hoffman to the Planning and Zoning Commission for five year terms; and to appoint Steve Langland to the Board of Adjustments for a five year term. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Beard and seconded by Ashbacher to adopt resolution 17-10 scheduling the public hearing for the budget amendment for November 28th at 9:30 a.m. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. Andy Van Der Maaten and John Anderson met with the Board to discuss the reinstatement of Pat Schmelzer and other county issues. Kuhn was present via phone. The Board discussed the optimal location for housing the maintainer that operates in the northwesterly corner of the County. After discussion with Bjerke, Road Superintendent Jeff Kuboushek, and Ridgeway Foreman Ron Fulsaas; it was determined that for the last year the maintainer has been housed at the Kendallville shop and that is the most efficient operation location. Moved by Thompson and seconded by Ashbacher in compliance with the arbitration award to direct the county Engineer to have Pat Schmelzer report to work effective November 8, 2016. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Beard and seconded by Ashbacher to discontinue the month to month HR consulting services agreement with Paul Greufe effective November 30th, 2016. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Thompson and seconded by Ashbacher to adjourn to 9:30 a.m. Monday, November 14, 2016. Motion carried unanimously. ATTEST Benjamin D Steines County Auditor John Logsdon, ChairmanBoard of Supervisors Published in the Calmar Courier on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016

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PUBLIC NOTICE City of Spillville OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF SPILLVILLE TUESDAY, NOV. 1, 2016 The Spillville City Council the regular meeting at the Spillville City Hall at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. Mayor Klimesh called the meeting to order with the following councilmen present Schmitt, Straube, Balik, VanHorn and Wagner. Absent, none. Motion by VanHorn, second by Balik to approve items on the consent agenda as follows a. Approval of October 4, 2016 meeting b. Claims c. City Finance Reports d. AFR Report e. Farr Side liquor license On roll call vote, Ayes; Schmitt, Straube, Balik, VanHorn and Wagner. Nays; none. Motion carried. Received the library report. A fundraiser will be held November 20th with 15 vendors. Joyce Zoulek was present representing the Senior Housing Board and access to the library basement which is the designated tornado shelter for the community. Motion by Balik, second by Straube to install a code access lock on the entry door to the basement at an approximate cost of $300 to $400. On roll call vote, Ayes; Schmitt, Straube, Balik, VanHorn and Wagner. Nays; none. Motion carried. Motion by Straube, second by Schmitt to pay for the city portion of a sidewalk from the community center to the Senior Housing. On roll call vote, Ayes; Schmitt, Straube, Balik, VanHorn and Wagner. Nays; none. Motion carried. Motion by VanHorn, second by Straube for the Senior Housing Board to use the city as a fiscal sponsor to apply for a Community Foundation Grant if necessary. On roll call vote, Ayes; Schmitt, Straube, Balik, VanHorn and Wagner. Nays; none. Motion carried. Discussed the flood recovery and the home buy outs. Mayor Klimesh met with Erdman Engineering for plans for the bid letting process. A special meeting will be held November 15th

to choose the contractor from the bids that are received. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Straube to adjourn. On roll call vote, Ayes; Schmitt, Straube, Balik, VanHorn and Wagner. Nays; none. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:08. Attest: Mayor, Michael T Klimesh Joane Kulish, City Clerk CITY OF SPILLVILLE CLAIMS PAID & SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS OCTOBER 2016 Geerts Plumbing & Heating, Flood Expense.................................... -147.61 Marv Smith Electric, Flood Damage .... -393.82 Hawkeye Sanitation, Flood Expense................................. -1,427.82 Walmart Community Brc, Clocks ........... -32.67 Ness Pumping, Flood Expense ........... -800.00 Continental Art Craft, Clocks - Souvenirs.............................. -239.80 Hd Supply Waterworks, Water............. -439.80 Pilgrim Imports, Clocks Souvenirs ......... -50.00 Northeast Iowa Tree Service, Llc, ....... -150.00 Us Cellular, Sewer Autodialer ................ -95.88 Discover Card, Clocks-Souvenirs-Supplies................. -236.53 Naxos Of America Inc., Clocks Souvenirs ................................ -180.49 Main Street Mini Mart, Fuel & Supplies .................................. -138.65 Wiltgen Construction, Flood Expense................................. -5,289.82 Idnr, Water Annual Fee .......................... -66.00 Centurylink, Telephone ........................ -249.99 O'reilly Auto Parts, Shop Supplies ......... -61.52 Alliant, Electricity ................................... -17.80 Alliant, Electricity ................................... -17.80 Alliant, Electricity ................................. -620.41 Fencl Oil & Lp Co., Fuel ...................... -290.00 Mediacom, Clocks Internet Access........ -57.98 Mr Computers Usa, Library Computer Repair ...................... -98.75 First National Bank, Library-Printer ..... -105.00

The Gazette, General .......................... -239.20 Birds And Blooms, General - Lirary-Serial .......................... -24.98 Usa Bluebook, Water Supplies .............. -60.00 Mid-America Publishing Corp., General Publications .......................... -131.95 Central Motors Inc, Road Use Vehicle Repair ................... -485.47 Alliant, Electricity ................................. -159.37 Alliant, Electricity ................................. -280.04 Alliant, Electricity ................................. -497.38 Alliant, Electricity ................................... -19.90 Alliant, Electricity ................................... -45.98 Alliant, Electricity ................................... -87.05 Alliant, Electricity ................................. -210.04 Alliant, Electricity ................................... -36.19 Alliant, Electricity ................................... -73.67 Alliant, Electricity ................................... -49.89 Alliant, Electricity ................................. -291.61 Shimek Sanitation, General Sanitation ........................... -2,349.42 Phillips, Larry J, Water Payroll .......... -1,199.56 Gierke Robinson Co, Flood Repairs .... -242.16 Central Service & Supply, Flood .......... -990.00 Main Street Mini Mart, Fuel & Supplies .................................. -161.48 Nmn, Museum Souvenirs ...................... -42.00 Wiltgen Construction, Flood Expense.................................... -764.05 Keystone, Water/ Sewer Testing............ -54.00 Michael J Morey Appraisals, Llc, Flood ......................................... -1,400.00 Mississippi Welders Supply Co., Inc, Clocks ........................ -64.95 Iowa Department Of Revenue & Finance, 420869418-001 ...................................... -728.00 Us Cellular, Sewer Autodialer .............. -191.68 Alliant, Electricity ................................... -23.21 Central Service & Supply, Flood ....... -3,125.00 Clet Koshatka Farm Equipment, Equipment ..................................... -45,750.00 Meyer, Joyce A, Library Payroll ............. -12.53 Phillips, Larry J, Water Payroll .......... -1,136.94 Kulish, Joane, Sewer Payroll ............... -464.21 Kuhn, Ruth, Library Payroll.................. -398.42 Kray, Colleen M, Library Payroll .......... -246.16

Central Service & Supply, Flood ....... -3,776.00 Winneshiek County Convention /Visitors,.......................... -250.00 Discover Card, Clocks-Souvenirs-Supplies................... -99.99 Main Street Mini Mart, Fuel & Supplies -182.17 Usa Bluebook, Water Supplies .............. -60.00 Marv Smith Electric, Flood Damage ...... -95.12 The Iowan, Clocks Promotion.............. -145.00 Questmarc/William Randall Publishing, ............................ -196.40 Silent Knight Pest Control, Library Pest Control .............................. -65.00 Centurylink, Telephone ........................ -136.77 Hawkins, Inc, Water-Supplies .............. -195.69 Mid-America Publishing Corp., General Publications ............................ -89.05 Keystone, Water/ Sewer Testing.......... -158.00 Huber's Store, Water, Park & Shop Supplies............................ -8.04 Mediacom, Clocks Internet Access........ -57.98 Alliant, Electricity ................................... -16.97 Alliant, Electricity ................................. -603.32 Alliant, Electricity ................................... -17.80 Alliant, Electricity ................................... -17.80 Alliant, Electricity ................................. -193.29 Alliant, Electricity ................................... -43.92 Alliant, Electricity ................................... -62.54 Alliant, Electricity ................................... -44.31 Alliant, Electricity ................................. -136.89 Alliant, Electricity ................................... -49.00 Alliant, Electricity ................................... -34.02 REVENUE General Fund................................ - $36450.20 Clocks Fund.................................... -$9460.46 Library Trust & Agency ........................ - $3.28 Road Use Fund ............................... -$9422.12 Lost Fund......................................... -$3332.04 Sewer Fund ..................................... -$3499.43 Water Fund .......................................-$4011.54 Water Deposit ........................................ -$1.09 Published in the Calmar Courier on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016

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Tuesday, November 22, 2016

TURKEY VALLEY Sophomore Kelsey Kurtenbach, the daughter of Craig and Jenn Kurtenbach, is this week’s Trojan of the Week. She was nominated by teacher Jackie Hageman. Activities for Kurtenbach include volleyball, basketball, softball, speech, choir, TAG and musical. She also enjoys working at the Starlite, babysitting, farming, hanging with KURTENBACH friends and family, swimming at the pond and riding ATVs. “Kelsey has a positive attitude and a great work ethic,” said Hageman. “She is also very kind and respectful to her peers and staff members. Kelsey was my student in junior high. She was a great student then and continues to be now as a sophomore. I always appreciated her positive attitude and her great work ethic. It’s fun to watch students like Kelsey continue to show growth in maturity, kindness and academic success.”

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Car Hits Tractor The Fayette County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a vehicle that hit a tractor on 90th Street west of D Avenue Nov. 10 at 5:46 p.m. Derek Jerome Loomis, of Denver, was operating a Massey Ferguson 1805 tractor with an attached trencher eastbound on 90th Street. A 2017 Ford Escape, also eastbound on 90th Street, operated by Kevin Edward Blume, 34, of Maynard, crested a hill and could not avoid striking the rear of the tractor. There was an estimated $10,000 in damage to the tractor. The Ford Escape was considered a total loss. Loomis was cited for driving while license suspended. No one was injured. Photo courtesy Fayette County Sheriff's Office

Winneshiek Medical Center has announced it has been recognized by iVantage Health Analytics and the National Organization of State Office of Rural Health (NOSORH) for overall excellence in Patient Satisfaction, Outcomes and Quality, reflecting top quartile performance among all rural acute care hospitals in the nation. The Hospital Strength INDEX captures performance metrics for all rural and Critical Access Hospitals. Leveraging data from public data sources, INDEX aggregates data from 66 individual metrics into three major categories and nine pillars to derive a single strength overall rating for each facility.

In 2016, Winneshiek Medical Center has been named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by iVantage, a Top 20 Critical Access Hospital by the National Rural Health Association and one of 50 Critical Access Hospitals to Know by Becker’s Hospital Review. “The awards we’ve received in 2016 are truly honoring our providers and staff, who exhibit a deep commitment to quality, safety, a positive patient experience each and every day,” said Lisa Radtke, chief administrative officer of Winneshiek Medical Center. “2016 has been an exciting year for us and we are thankful.”

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SOUTH WINN INSURANCE – Elf workshop

CALMAR COURIER – Sweets & $50 book drawing

STATE BANK – Pick a prize Christmas tree & holiday snack mix

CALMAR LIBRARY - Caramel corn by the City of Calmar – Cookie decorating by the Calmar Library in the basement

STUDIO D – Christmas goodies

ECONOMY AG TRACTOR PARTS – Live Nativity by the CFSR students (animals courtesy of Joe Andera) – Candy tractors by Economy Ag Tractor Parts

FROSTY SLEIGH WAGON RIDES - Courtesy of Pinter’s Gardens – Tractor courtesy of NICC – Elves courtesy of Grassmasters GUNDERSEN CLINIC - Lefse making by Rod Flaskerud – Christmas goodies by Gundersen Clinic HEYING LUMBER - Carriage rides sponsored by the Calmar Community Club – Snacks by Heying Lumber, Buchheit Appliance and Lentz Financial – Hot chocolate & apple cider by U-2 BBQ

SUBWAY – Christmas coloring station and contest THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE BY AUDREY – Christmas bark by The Flower Pot – Cookies & candy cane ornaments by Therapeutic Massage by Audrey and Tip Toes TOWN SQUARE - Chicken noodle soup by the Calmar Fire Department – Beer Tasting by United Beverage and PIVO Brewery – Snacks by Al’s Country Meat Locker and Drillings All Season Sports TRAIN DEPOT/WHISTLESTOP ANTIQUES – Chili by Val’s Catering and Whistlestop Antiques – Hot chocolate by Kwik Star TRAIN STATION – Nutter Butter reindeer WHISKEY BAR & GRILL - Christmas goodies

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Santa Claus – Fill out a letter to Santa while you wait (provided by the Calmar Community Club) – Photo op by Drillings All Season Sports

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South Winn Honored With AllDistrict Awards Class 1A District 2 All-District Awards saw South Winneshiek recognized. Denver was State Semi-Finalist while South Winneshiek was a Playoff Qualifier for 2016. South Winneshiek (6-1 district, 7-2 overall) fell second in standings behind Denver (7-0 district, 9-0 overall). First Team honors for the Warriors went to seniors Noah Kuboushek and Nate Ward, juniors Rodney Schwartzhoff, Brennan Holthaus, Manning Kuboushek and Jackson Lukes and sophomore Cole Klimesh. Schwartzhoff was named All-District Most Valuable Offense. Second Team honors went to South Winneshiek seniors Matthew Holthaus, Alex Kuennen and Brett Styve. Honorable mention recognition went to senior Joel Hanson and junior Braxton Smith. All-District Academic First Team honors (3.5 GPA or better) went to South Winneshiek’s Nate Ward, Brennan Holthaus, Alex Holthaus and Jackson Lukes. All-District Academic Second Team honors (3.25-3.49 GPA) went to Joel Hanson, Rodney Schwartzhoff, Alejandro Koenig and Noah Kuboushek.

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