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AREA EVENTS DECEMBER 8

Grant Langhus will be hosting an Introduction to Photography workshop on Thursday Dec. 8, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. at the Murphy Helwig Library in Monona. This free workshop will teach the basics of photography as well as some information about essential equipment. There will also be Introduction to Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom workshop on Thursday Dec. 15th from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. also at the Murphy Helwig Library in Monona. This will cover the basics of using Lightroom to postprocess digital photography and the use of Photoshop.

Celebrating the season in Monona The City of Monona celebrated a kick-off to Christmas celebration last Saturday with several special events. Pictured above is a lighted vintage fire truck which was part of the Lions Club’s Lighted Holiday Parade that took place Saturday evening. The parade marked the beginning of the holiday season as vehicles were decked out with lights and Santa Claus was also there to greet the children. Following parade the Festival Christmas Tree in the park was lit and carols were sung. Other events that took place during the day included the Boy Scout pancake breakfast, a vendor and craft show, a children’s ornament workshop, the Lions Fish Sale and a potato bake and soup supper. JENNIFER LUBKA PHOTOS

Andy Meyer of Meyer’s Auto Services drives in the Lighted Holiday Parade.

The Monona Blood Drive will be held at the Monona Community Center located on East Center Street. The blood drive will last from noon to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8. For an appointment, please call Celia at 539-2275 or visit redcrossblood.org.

DECEMBER 9

A Holiday Open House will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at Jerry’s Gift Shoppe in the Crossing Rivers Health facility, Prairie du Chien, WI. Events include: music, mocktails and appetizers, baked goods, Trees of Enchantment, door prizes and more. All proceeds go towards health and wellness projects including purchase of medical equipment. December 5-10 visitors can view, vote and bid on Trees of Enchantment.

DECEMBER 12

Grief Support Group will be held at the Central State Bank Community Room in Elkader from 5-6 p.m. The support group is facilitated by Brittney Miller, Hospice Social Worker and the topic of focus will be on Holiday season and grief. For more information, call Hospice at 608-357-2000.

DECEMBER 13

Candlelight Memorial will be held in remembrance of those lost in the past year at Crossing Rivers Health, Prairie du Chien, between 3 and 7 p.m. with prayers at 5 p.m. Call 608-357-2000 for more information.

Students get hands-on Mayor of Monona Fran Passmore interviews MFL MarMac student Matt Knipfel during the mock interviews. NOLAN PORTER, THE OUTLOOK

Students get hands-on experience with interviews at high school Nolan Porter

Outlook Editor The students of the MFL MarMac High School attended mock interviews in the Monona gym on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016. The students, juniors and seniors, took part in the interviews with local companies and employees from Northeast Iowa Community College. The interviewers, about 23 total, included local businesses like hospitals and car dealerships. If a student showed interest in a field, then a professional in that field would interview them. This was the first year that the pre-employment strategy class used mock interviews for students to get a feel for what an actual interview

Front row, left to right: Addison Buccheit, MacKenzie Bachman, Will Koether, Zachary Driscoll, Sawyer Keehner and Cody Moses; back row, Chanc Schroeder, Dacia Schoulte, Colin Moses, Olivia Martins, Hailee Corlett and Rose Grau.

4th grade: MacKenzie Bachman is very busy with volleyball, gymnastics, basketball, track, swim team, piano lessons, as well as enjoying hunting, fishing, camping, boating, and spending time with family. In school, she enjoys math, reading, and social studies. Two favorite books of hers are the Who Was books and “The Land of Stories”. In her future, MacKenzie hopes to be married with kids and be a doctor and designer! Addison Buchheim loves math and social studies at school, and her favorite book is “Adventure Time”. After high school, her goals are to start a city community garden, and her dream career is to be a lawyer! Zachary Driscoll enjoys basketball, baseball, and football. He likes math the best at school. His favorite books are “What Was the Underground Railroad” and “What was D-Day?” Zachary dreams of playing in the NBA one day! 5th grade: Sawyer Keehner loves to play football and basketball. He likes learning about math, social studies, and spelling. His favorite books are “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” and books by Mike Lupica. Sawyer hope to play college football as a Hawkeye for the University of Iowa! Olivia Martins keeps busy with basketball, volleyball, playing with her sister and going on her iPod or watching tv during free time. Her most liked school subjects are

DECEMBER 10

Partners invite families to their 1st annual Christmas Right Here, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Crossing Rivers Health, Prairie du Chien, WI. There will be children’s activities and a visit from Santa and his favorite elf!

Students of the Month

would be. This was a way for the students to test their soft skills. Soft skills are things that do not pertain to a certain field, but are important skills like working with a team, having proper communication and how to be an overall good employee. Each students was given 30minutes with an interviewer. At the end of that time, the interviewer and interviewee can give feedback about their experience. At the end of the day, the interviewers hosted a panel so that students could ask questions and the interviewers could give general feedback to the student body. The class is required to graduate high school and counts as a college credit.

math and reading, and a few of her favorite reads are “Drama”, “Shiloh”, “Smile”, “Sister”, “Ruby Lee and Me”, and “Who Was Marco Polo”. Olivia wants to do a career someday involving both sports and kids! Cody Moses enjoys swimming and kickball and plans to do track in the spring. His favorite subjects are math and science. A few favorite books of his are “Captain Underpants”, “Amulet Series”, “Who Was” Series, and “I Survived” Series. In his future, Cody plans to become an Information Technologist and specialize in video games and YouTube! 6th grade: Hailee Corlett is active in basketball, volleyball, Stu Crew, and Band. She likes learning about math and history. A few favorite reads include “Wildflower” by Alecia Whitaker, “One Silver Summer” by Rachel Hickman, “The Fill-in Boyfriend” by Kasie West. Hailee plans to go to college to pursue a degree in education and eventually have a career as a college professor! Will Koether keeps involved in Boy Scouts, Band, and 4-H. He likes learning math and art the best. A few of his favorite books are “Rot and Ruin” and “Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief”. Will plans to attend UNI and be a photographer and an author! 7th grade: Dacia Schoulte is in 4-H, she’s the catcher and left fielder on her softball team, and she’s in confirmation

at church. At school, Dacia looks forward to Pre-Algebra, History, and lunch. Some of her favorite books are “The Fixer” by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, “Force Out” by Time Green, “All Fall Down” by Ally Carter, “See How They Run” by Ally Carter, and “My Life Next Door” by Huntley Fitzpatrick. In her future, Dacia wants to attend Iowa State University or Texas Tech to major in something to do with agriculture! Chanc Schroeder likes to spend time outdoors working on tractors and cutting wood to help his dad out. In school, he enjoys math and P.E. For reading, Chanc enjoys “A Small White Scar” and “the Total Dear Hunter Manual”. In his future, Chanc wants to either be a farmer or work for the Department of Natural Resources! 8th grade: Rose Grau keeps busy in band, chorus, church activities, volleyball, softball, and Peer Helpers. Her favorite school classes are language and literature. Two favorite books of hers are “What Waits in the Woods” and “Love Lucas”. Rose wants to attend the University of Iowa to be a pediatrician, and she also wants to live in northeast Iowa! Colin Moses is active in basketball, football, church, and more. In school, he enjoys P.E., math, and more. His two favorite books are “Prisoner B-3087” and “A Night Divided”. Colin plans to go to college for Ag Business or for engineering so he can build tractors.

Deer and car collisions on the rise Nolan Porter

Outlook Editor This time of year has a lot of people are driving on the highways. Also, due to the winter season, it gets darker much sooner. Finally, mating season for deer is in full swing. All those factors combined means there is an increase of animal and car related accidents. According to the State Farm Insurance Company there were 1.23 million car and deer collisions between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012. That was an increase of 4.4 percent from the pervious year, according to an article on the website Insurancejournal.com. In Clayton County, there have been 97 reports of deer collisions since Oct. 1 of this year. Three to four police vehicles have been involved in accidents, with one police car being totaled. The numbers this year seem to “up a little bit” according to Clayton County Sheriff Mike Tschirgi.

According to the Insurance Information Institute, Iowa is the fourth highest state with deer collisions. Their numbers suggest that there is a one in 68 chance that a motorist will hit a deer. Although the physical damage can be seen along the roadside, the financial damage is something that people often forget. According to State Farm, it has paid out $4 billion in animal related accidents from 2011 to 2012. That is not counting the amount that other insurance companies pay out. The national average per collisions $3995 for this year however, more and more accidents are yet to be reported. On a local level, the amount of accidents has meant long repair times for locals. At Brown’s Auto Body in Guttenberg, there have been 13 vehicles in the past two weeks that are waiting to get repaired, according to Laura Larson, the manager at the shop. According to Larson, adjuster shops have been “swamped with deer accidents.”

She commented that the number of accidents seems higher this year. She also encouraged people to “be patient” with the long wait times, as many repair shops are getting high volume of request. As bad as the cost for fixing damage, the greatest damage of all is the loss of life. The Center for Disease Control estimated, from 2001 to 2002, that roughly 200 people died each year due to animal collisions on roads in the United States. State Farm declared that in 2013 there were 191-recorded deaths. The best way to avoid hitting a deer or other animals is to slow down and obey the posted speed limit. While driving through an area that is known for collisions, slow down and turn the high beams on, unless there are other motorists coming toward the car. It is important to wear a seatbelt, being as most injuries occur when the occupants are not wearing their seatbelts.

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Monona Jr. Feeders holds regular meeting Lauren Kishman

Monona Jr. Feeders Monona Jr. Feeders held their regular meeting on Nov. 13, 2016. Our main topics discussed where community service ideas with the holiday season approaching. The Monona Jr. 4-H club decided to donate a Thanksgiving meal to a local family for this year’s Thanksgiving holiday. The Feeders agreed to donate $500 to the Angel Foundation for the Christmas season to help our area families. A committee was formed to do the shopping for the donation. This month’s presentations where from Derek Larson, and Mason Hertampf. The next meeting is Dec.11, 2016, which will be the Christmas party. Seniors will be organizing the afternoon with food and games and the group will be making calendars.

Thank You A big thank you to the person who hooked up our eave spout t wo days in a row due to the wind. It was greatly appreciated.

We will pay the good deed forward.

Dan & Jo Schweikert

Collisions From Front Finally, check the time at which driving is scheduled. Early morning and the evening are the most active times for deer. Since hunting season has just begun that tends to “push deer during the day” according to Tschirgi, which means even during daylight hours, drivers should be careful and be on the lookout. If a deer is on the road and collision seems unavoidable, there are ways to reduce damage and possibility of serious injury. One of the key things to remember is to not swerve to avoid a deer. “Don’t veer for deer,” Tschirgi said. Cars can go into oncoming traffic and cause more damage other than just hitting the deer. According to the Geico Insurance website, it is important to slow down gradually and not slam on the brakes. Slamming on the brakes can cause the front of the car to dip and send the animal in to the windshield. The reliance of deer whistles has been brought to question recently. There is no hard evidence that proves or disproves the effectiveness of the whistles. Sheriff Tschirgi mentioned that a police car with sirens blaring and lights flashing still collided with a deer, so he doubted the effectiveness of the deer whistles. The movement of deer on highways is something that all drivers should be aware of, especially during the Fall and Winter seasons. This year has seen an increase in deer accidents, so as the travel and hunting season ramps up, there is a greater chance at coming in contact with a large, four legged animal. If a driver can follow safe driving tips and obey the law, then the chances will be lowered for hitting a deer.

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Sunday, Dec. 18th 1pm - 4pm FARMERSBURG COMMUNITY CENTER

Luana City Council regular meeting

Murphy Helwig Library new releases

The Luana City Council held its regular monthly meeting December 1. Matt Baade, of the Luana Fire Department, approached the council and inquired who would pay for the infrastructure of the new fire department building. The council asked for more information, including costs. The matter was tabled until further information could be obtained. The City Public Works Superintendent presented a bid for heaters in new well house. It was the consensus of the council to not move forward with new heaters. Council members discussed excessive smoke coming from Chase Mfg. The owner will be contacted. The Council also acted on the following motions/measures: • Pay all monthly claims totaling

New releases in December include suspense titles Night School, a Jack Reacher novel, by Lee Child, Odessa Sea a Dirk Pitt adventure, by Clive Cussler, and The Chemist by Stephenie Meyer. The mystery offerings are No Man’s Land, a John Puller novel, by David Baldacci, The Sleeping Beauty Killer, number four in the Under Suspicion series, by Mary Higgins Clark, The Wrong Side of Goodbye, a Harry Bosch novel, by Michael Connelly, Chaos, a Kay Scarpetta, Turbo Twentythree, a Stephanie Plum novel, by Janet Evanovich, Cross the Line, an Alex Cross novel, by James Patterson, and, a Stone Barrington novel, by Stuart Woods. General titles has two titles with Sunrise Canyon by Janet Evanovich and The Whistler by John Grisham. Historical fiction has several titles with This Was a Man, seventh in the Clifton Chronicles, by

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$22,399.60. Receipts for the month totaled $39,369.17. Passed Res. 12-16 T.O.F. Reconciled reports were reviewed. Pass Res. 12-16 Countryside Estates Plat Division. Approved a donation request received from MFL Mar Mac After Prom Committee in the amount of $200.00. Denied a donation request from the Iowa Rural Water Association. Renewed CD #0833 for 6 months held by the Luana Savings Bank. Requested that a new mower be included in 2018 budget. Administrator Humble was instructed to send a junk vehicle violation letter to a violator.

Housing Needs Assessment holds open house; shows potential future for Monona Nolan Porter

Outlook Editor The Housing Needs Assessment held an open house at the Monona Community Center on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016. The purpose of the open house was to inform people the needs of Monona in terms of housing. All along the walls of the Community Center were large posters with data about the people and houses in Monona and Clayton County. The main purpose for the data and the presentation was to confirm or deny any “suspicions.” Those suspicions were tested and compared to the data gathered. If people in town felt that there were not plenty of single level housing, then the data would back that assumption up. A 174-page study was produced by the Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission, which detailed not just Monona but all of Clayton County. The data gathered for Monona and the county were posted for all to see. That was a way for Monona to compare itself to Clayton County as a whole. One of the highlights for Monona was that out of all of Clayton County, the town was the only one to grow, by one percent,

while the other towns shrunk. Monona has an over abundance of households that have incomes of $25,000 to $49,999 and is in need of houses that can accommodate incomes of less than $25,000. There is also a need to build or renovate houses that would fit the $75,000 to $150,000 income households. There is a recorded 550 people that come to Monona to work however, only 16 percent would be interested in moving if there was more adequate housing. There is also a need for senior housing, according to the data. More than 25 percent of homeowners or renters are 65 and older. Single story, easy accessibility and low maintenance housing would fit the need for senior housing. These are just a few examples of the data gathered and showcased at the Community Center. The statistics gathered are a way for Monona to plan for the foreseeable future and to help potential builders and investors plan on a housing strategy. The rest of the data for Monona and Clayton County is available on the Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission website: uerpc.org

NEXT WEEK’S OUTLOOK

Retirement Open House

Friday, Dec. 9: Farmersburg Garbage and Recycling Day Saturday, Dec. 10 AA, Monona Fire Station, 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 Gamblers Anonymous, Living Faith UMC, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12 Recycling Day: McGregor MFL MarMac School Board Meeting in High School Library, Monona, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13 Marquette City Council Meeting, 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 Recycle Day, Monona

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Jeffrey Archer, The German Girl by Armando Lucas Correa, The Girl from Venice by Martin Cruz Smith, and The Award by Danielle Steel. Fiction concludes with one Christian title, Anna’s Crossing, first in the Amish Beginnings series, by Suzanne Woods Fisher. For those that love nonfiction the following will please: Bowie: the biography by Wendy Leigh, Einstein: His life and universe by Walter Isaacson, Hero of the Empire: the Boer War, a daring escape and the making of Winston Churchill by Candice Millard, and Iowa’s Automobiles: made in Iowa by Bill Jepsen, donated by the author. Please check our website www. monona.lib.ia.us to view the new releases and to peruse the online catalog. Follow us on Facebook to find new releases and upcoming events.

MFL MarMac school events calendar Wednesday, Dec. 7 Professional Development 2:20 p.m. Dismissal Thursday, Dec. 8 5:30 p.m. 7th Girls Basketball at River Ridge Middle School 6:15 p.m. JV/V Girls Baskatball at Turkey Valley HS 7:00 p.m. JV/V Wrestling at PdC Friday, Dec. 9 4:00 p.m. MS Wrestling at Home 6:15 p.m. V Boys/Girls Basketball at Home Saturday, Dec. 10 ACT National Test 10:00 a.m. V Wrestling Tourn. at Nashua-Plainfield HS Monday, Dec. 12 4:00 p.m. MS Girls Basketball vs. Elkader at Home 4:30 p.m. JV Wrestling Tourn. at Postville 5:30 p.m. Wellness Meeting at Monona High School Learning Commons Tuesday, Dec. 13 4:00 p.m. JV Boys/Girls Basketball at Clayton Ridge 4:00 p.m. 8th grade Basketball vs. Waukon Jr. at Home

Tuesday, Dec. 13 Cont. 4:00 p.m. MS Wrestling at Clayton Ridge Middle School 4:15 p.m. 7th Girls Basketball at Waukon Middle School 6:15 p.m. V Girls/Boys Basketball at Clayton Ridge Wednesday Dec. 14 Professional Development 2:20 p.m. Dismissal Thursday, Dec. 15 10:00 a.m. 5th Grade Band Mini Concert, McGregor Gym 4:00 p.m. MS Girls Basketball vs. Clayton Ridge at Home 7:00 p.m. HS Winter Concert MFLMM HS Auditorium

MFL MarMac breakfast and lunch menu Milk served district-wide daily. Thursday, Dec. 8 • Cereal, Toast, Pears and Raisins • Chicken Nuggets, Dinner Roll, Mashed Potatoes, Squash and Peaches Friday, Dec. 9 • Coffee Cake and Mixed Fruit • Soft-Shell Taco with Lettuce, Black Bean Salsa and Chips, Raw Veggies, Orange Slices and a Cookie Monday, Dec. 12 • French Toast and Apple Slices • Grilled Chicken on a Homemade Bun, Glazed Carrots, Creamy Coleslaw and a Banana Tuesday, Dec. 13 • Pancake on a Stick, Raisins and Juice

Tuesday, Dec. 13 Cont. • Baked Potato with Ham & Cheese Sauce, Dinner Roll, Green Bean Casserole and Peaches Wednesday, Dec. 14 • Cinnamon Toast and Peaches • Mr. Rib on a Homemade Bun with Lettuce, French Fries, Kiwi, Dried Fruit and a Bar Thursday, Dec. 15 • Yogurt Parfait, Toast, Apple Sauce and Fruit Punch • Quesadilla with Lettuce and Refried Beans, Mixed Fruit and a Chocolate Oatie High School Lunch Options: • Salad bar and Grab & Go Lunch served daily. Middle School Lunch Options: • Salad Bar served Tues. & Thurs.

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Driver’s License Exam Schedule Tuesday - Oelwein 9:00-3:00 Community Center

Mon-Fri - Elkader 8:00-4:30 County Office Bldg.

Mon-Wed-Thurs-Fri West Union 8:00-3:30 Treasurer’s Office

Mon-Fri Waukon 8:00-4:00 Treasurer’s Office

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The Outlook | Wednesday, December 7 2016

Church Directory LUTHERAN CHURCH St. Paul Lutheran Church 401 S. Egbert St., Monona, IA Wednesday, Dec. 7 9:15 a.m. Grace Circle 6 p.m. Bell Choir rehearsal 6 p.m. Confirmation 7 p.m. Advent Worship 7:30 p.m. Cantata Rehearsal Thursday, Dec. 8 Noon–6 p.m. Blood Drive Monona Community Center Sunday, Dec. 11 10 a.m. Sunday School Program and Eucharist Service 1 p.m. Christmas Caroling Tuesday, Dec. 13 6 p.m. Edu and Youth Committee Meeting Wednesday, Dec. 14 6 p.m. Council Meeting 7 p.m. Advent Worship 7:30 p.m. Cantata Rehearsal Faith Lutheran Church – NALC 100 N. Main St., Monona, IA Wednesday, Dec. 7 6:30 a.m. Bible Study at Dean Schultz’s home Thursday, Dec. 8 Noon–6 p.m. Blood Drive Monona Community Center Sunday, Dec. 11 8:30 a.m. Worship 9:30 a.m. Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Monday, Dec. 12 1:30 p.m. Gospel of John Bible Study 1:30 p.m. Bingo at Garden View Wednesday, Dec. 14 6:30 a.m. Bible Study at Dean Schultz’s home 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Quilting; No Individual Bible Study Groups 6 p.m. Council Deadline to order Women’s new Bible Study Booklet St. Olaf Lutheran Parish Wednesday, Dec. 7 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Confirmation Delivers Food to Food Shelf Thursday, Dec. 8 10:30 a.m. Marion WNALC Bible Study and Potluck 7:30 p.m. Joint Parish Council-N Sunday, Dec. 11 8 a.m. Senior Choir-N 8:45 a.m. Worship-N 10 a.m. Sunday School-N 10:45 a.m. Christmas Program Practice-N 9 a.m. Sunday School-M 10:15 a.m. Worship-M 11:15 a.m. Christmas Program Practice-M Monday, Dec. 12 Christmas Just 4 Kids Set-Up SOTH Tuesday, Dec. 13 9:30 a.m. Pastor’s Text Study Christmas Just 4 Kids Set-Up SOTH Wednesday, Dec. 14 6 p.m. 1st yr. Conf. – N 7 p.m.2nd yr. Conf. – N Just 4 Kids Give-A-Way Thursday, Dec. 14 3 p.m. Strawberry Point Lutheran Home Board Meeting Just 4 Kids Give-A-Way St. Paul-Garnavillo Sunday, Dec. 11 9 a.m. Worship, Communion St. John Lutheran Church 307 Church St. Luana, IA 208 E. Washington St., Farmersburg, IA

Wednesday, Dec. 7 1 p.m. WELCA Christmas Party at Farmersburg, Luana invited 3 p.m. Confirmation 7 p.m. Choir at Farmersburg Sunday, Dec. 11 7 a.m. Council (L) 9 a.m. Worship (L) 9 a.m. SS Christmas Program Practice (F) 10 a.m. SS/Adult Class (L) 10:30 a.m. SS Program and Baptism (F) Monday, Dec. 12 Christmas Just 4 Kids Set-Up SOTH Tuesday, Dec. 13 10:30 a.m. Clergy Text Study (L and F) Christmas Just 4 Kids Set-Up SOTH Wednesday, Dec. 14 3 p.m. Confirmation (L and F) 6 p.m. Choir at Farmersburg 7 p.m. Council at Farmersburg Just 4 Kids Give-A-Way Thursday, Dec. 15 11 a.m. Wor/Euch at Garden View Christmas Just 4 Kids Give-A-Way St. Paul’s Church LCMS 630 Main St., McGregor, IA Sunday, Dec. 11 10:30 a.m. Worship METHODIST CHURCH Living Faith United Methodist Monona: 702 S. Main St. Giard: 25964 Giard RR McGregor: 330 Ann St. Wednesday, Dec. 7 9 a.m. Coffee in Monona 6:30 p.m. Parish Council in Monona Friday, Dec. 9 11 a.m. McGregor UMW meet at the McGregor Cafe Saturday, Dec. 10 9 a.m. Christmas Goodie Walk in Monona Sunday, Dec. 11 8 a.m. McGregor Worship 9:15 a.m. Giard Worship 10 a.m. Coffee Fellowship at Monona 10:30 a.m.Monona Worship Monday, Dec. 12 9:30 a.m. Informational Meetings at McGregor, 4:30 p.m. Informational Meetings at Giard and 6:30 p.m. Informational Meetings at Monona Tuesday, Dec. 13 8:30 a.m. Advent Bible Study at Maggie’s Diner

6:30 p.m. Advent Bible Study at Mononal

CATHOLIC CHURCH St. Patrick, Monona Sunday: 8 a.m. Thursday: 9 a.m. Weekly except 2nd Thursday of each month: Garden View Senior Community, 10 a.m. St. Bridget, Postville Saturday: 7 p.m. Spanish Friday: 9 a.m. weekly except third Friday of the month: Postville Good Sam, 10 a.m. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. St. Mary’s, McGregor Wednesday: 9 a.m. Weekly except first Wednesday of each month: Great River Care Center, 2:30 p.m. Saturday: 4:30 p.m.

Great River Care Center events Wednesday, Dec. 7 National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Beauty Shop 9 a.m. Rise and Shine 10:30 a.m. Bible Baptist Church 12 p.m. Back to Country Band 2:30 p.m. Mass 7:30 p.m. Dice Bowling Thursday, Dec. 8 Happy Birthday Barbara and Sharon National Brownie Day 9 a.m. Rise and Shine 10 a.m. PdC UMC 2 p.m. All Staff Meeting 7:30 p.m. Christmas Tree Brownies Friday, Dec. 9 Christmas Card Day 9 a.m. Rise and Shine 9:30 a.m. Reading Group 1:30 p.m. Bingo 2:30 p.m. Social Hour Saturday, Dec. 10 Gingerbread Decorating Day 10:30 a.m. Records with Jerry 2-4 p.m. Christmas Open House Sunday, Dec. 11 National Noodle Ring Day 9:30 a.m. Catholic Communion 11 a.m. Mass on EWTN (Channel 24) Monday, Dec. 12 National Cocoa Day 9 a.m. Rise and Shine 10:30 a.m. Bible Study 1:30 p.m. Nails 2:30 p.m. Happy Hour 3 p.m. Art Therapy Pages 5 p.m. Music with Tom Bedka Tuesday, Dec. 13 Violin Day 9 a.m. Rise and Shine 10 a.m. PCA Kids Caroling 2:30 p.m. First Lutheran Church 7:30 Bingo Wednesday, Dec. 14 Monkey Day 9 a.m. Rise and Shine 10 a.m. Gift Bags 3 p.m. Law Enforcement and Emergency Responders Appreciation Social 6 p.m. Faith Community Church 7:30 p.m. Andrea’s Choice Thursday, Dec. 15 Happy Birthday Ralph! National Cupcake Day 9 a.m. Rise and Shine 10:30 a.m. Cooking – Christmas Cupcakes 1:45 p.m. Thursday Matinee 7:30 p.m. Cupcake Decorating

OU Y K N THA from AMVETS Post 27

The members of AMVETS Post 27 would like to thank our 2016 donors who helped with the success of our recent Soup and Sandwich Supper that was held on November 18th. A very special thank you to the Monona Kwik Star, Monona Quillin’s, the Lady Luck Casino, Bodensteiner Implement and Erin Blietz of Monona for their generous donations.

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Wednesday, Dec. 7 8:15-9 a.m. Elementary Reading 10 a.m. Exercise 1:45 p.m. Bingo with Sara Thursday, Dec. 8 10 a.m. “Holy Day” Catholic Mass, Public Welcome 1:30 p.m. Bible Study 3 p.m. Bell Practice Friday, Dec. 9 10 a.m. Walking Club meeting in dining room 1 p.m. Crafts Upstairs Saturday, Dec. 10 Happy Birthday Allen Werges! 10 a.m. Zookiness 1:30 p.m. Card making with Marilyn Grover 7 p.m. Lawrence Welk Sunday, Dec. 11 “A Family Christmas” 3 p.m. Music with David Poggenklaus

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Sonny Thomas

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Ray Friederich

Sonny Thomas, 76, is the September Resident of the Month at the Postville Center of the Good Samaritan Society. Thomas, who came to the Center after breakRay Friederich, who has been resident thehasGood ing hisahip one yearatago, been a musician nearly his entireJuly life. of this year, Samaritan Society, Postville Center since Although never had a lesson, has settled into his new home very well.heHe explained thatThomas bepicking a very early age. Sonny everyone is very kind and have gan made him out feelsongs veryat welcome. said he left home at the age of 15 to pursue a Born July 13, 1924 on the career family farm near Elgin, Rayout playing in music. He said, “I started was one of eleven children. When asked where he was guitar and singing country musicinand I never the lineup, he said he was rightquit.” in the middle of his siblings. When asked about of the in great country Asked what the seven boys and four girls did on some the farm singers of his Thomas said,with “William Pierce the 20’s and 30’s, Friederich said, “We allday, had to help was30the one singer. People should rechores. We milked cows and had ornumber more pigs. We milked member his songs such as ‘Slowly’ and ‘Live cows by hand and I had to milkFast, fiveLove or more before and after Hard and Die Young.’” school each day.” Having traveled throughout the country, The Friederich kids, Ray commented, attended Wander Thomas explained thatthe he played with the Don Asked about his machinery of choice, dance halls. The School in their neighborhood.Gibson He Band addedin night that clubs his and former Band, of with Sonny as a member, Ray said he always was a green (John schoolmate, Caroline Wander, isDon alsoGibson a resident Good Sam. played in Nashville side other Country Deere) guy. His first tractor a 1960 John As far as school went, Ray said arithmetic was along his favorite Bands. Deere has recently been repainted and is subject and he liked to play ball at recess and also at home He said he had the pleasure of meeting Willie Nelson and hearing him play many times. withand hisStella brothers when working. Dolly Partonand weresisters also stars thatthey Sonnyweren’t had the busy pleasure of meeting. Heout feltat the farm. In the spring of 1964, the Friederich He also remembered going to free movies occasionally in fortunate to meet them at a talent show in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. Other celebrities he had met through his performing days were Buck Owens andfamily Roy moved to the farm which had been Clermont. Clark who were on Television’s Heegrade, Haw. Ray did not move on to high in Murtis’s family for many years and Following the eighth Another proud moment Thomas recalled being on the sameWith venueWorld with Glen Campwhere grandson, Troy currently lives. school but rather stayed home to was work on the farm. bell. He recalled performing at the same place where Richard and Pat Nixon were guests. The Friederichs milked until 1999 and War II breaking out in the 40’s Ray and his brother (Jacob) Another fun memory, Sonny said, was appearing on the Gong Show. He said, “We were also raised corn and beans on their 160 acre Junior were drafted. He said, “Junior and I were able to stay called back for three auditions and I think we made $3.11.” farm. whole time weofwere in the Wemet were It together was duringthe this touring phase his life thatservice. Sonny also thealways late, great Johnny It was during this time that their last two Cash.thankful to be together. We did our basic training in Texas and When asked if there someone he would like to meet, he quickly replied, “George children were born and the older kids were I was trained as was a carpenter.” Strait. HeFrom has had the most onewere hits of anyby country star. I love his music.” getting involved in sports, band and other Texas the number brothers sent ship to the Philippines After leaving the Don Gibson Band, Sonny had his own band, “The Sonny Thomas activities at Postville Community Schools. where they spent most of their active duty. Ray said, “Our trip Band.” When talking about school activities, overrelocating was bad. took 29Thomas days and of the guysin got really After to It California, metmany his wife, Bernice a night club. He said, Rays said with pride, “I never missed a sick. Luckily, I didn’t get sick.” “We met through a friend and started dating and got married in 1962.” game in 38 years. We tried to get WhileShortly living inafter California, Sonny said he mother played music six nights week Long his arrival, Ray’s got very sick aand hein the football Beachwas and able Los Angeles areas. to everything the kids were in.” to come back to Iowa for a bit. After Following Sonny and his23 wife moved in to Iowa to be closer to Bernice’s daughter, He also noted that the couple went to months the service, Ray and Junior wereCarol Deering and her family, he began playing with “The Buckaroos.” as many of the grandchildren’s activities as discharged. He said, “The trip home was much better than He said, “I sat in with the band one afternoon in Gunder and started being a regular the they could too. when we went over. It only took us 16 days to get to San next night.” Ray and Murtis’s family includes four they were sent to Illinois HeFrancisco.” explained theyFrom playedCalifornia all over Northeast Iowa including Matter’s where Ballroom and The daughters, Sandra Gibson, Carol Moon, Cliff House. they were discharged. He said, “I made a prettyabout good living band. Ray, We played little Schmidt and Rhonda Friederich While talking life playing after in thethewar, whocountry mostwith aLeAnn rock and roll mixed in.” a Quilt of Valor at the Postville Veterans and sons, Steven, Craig and Lane. They recently received He played with Clete Rose and Jim Adam in the band. also have thirteen grandchildren and four Daywith Program, “I wasguitar, glad Sonny to be home the many farm.songs. I Along singing said, and playing said heand has on written When back into in Iowa“Iand farming.” askedsettled about his songs, helife commented, wrote one pretty good song, the others weregreat-grandchildren. just Ray and Murtis took several trips OK.” However, he never forgot his time in the service as he was throughout the years including visits Hea added, “Theofmusic industry wasLegion good tomost me. Iof methis people member the American adultwho lifebecame and life-long friends. to family in Washington and Texas his wife was active in the Legion Auxiliary. He said, “I was a When not playing he loved fish. He enjoyed going on a vanand trip traveling to see the kids in various member of themusic, firingSonny squadsaid when I wastoyounger.” with the residents to a man-made lake last summer. He said, “I wish I would have had a pole activities. When not busy with farm work, Ray said he and his buddies with me.” A self-admitted sports fan, Ray has likedhistolife goattothedances places. About Center, different Sonny noted, “I came here when I needed help after my hip several favorite teams. Yet, when asked Hepeople added with a quick thathere it awas a dance at request injury. The here are real nice. I smile have sung few at times. They always what his very favorite team was, and with ‘White Sport Coat.’”in Postville where he met his future wife, Murtis Dreamland He(Sander). added that When he enjoys beingifnear step-daughter andaway, her husband, that fetching smile reappearing he said, asked shehiscaught his eyeCarol right the Charles who issmile also atgot theaCenter. “Postville Pirates.” bit broader as he said, “Yes.” Although Sonny wouldn’t mind getting back on the road, and maybe even getting back When prodded a bit, he added that he is Although Murtis was finishing school, the couple continued into the music industry, he happily reports that the Center is a very good place to be when a big Cubs fan and Iowa Hawkeye fan as to date you need care.and see each other at dances and other social events and well. He said he always watches as many would eventually marry on our November Congratulations to Sonny Thomas resident of27, the 1949. Month.

As a young married couple, Ray and Murtis still enjoyed PalmerasLutheran is Pleased to befor thequite Sponsor our Feature dancing they did square dancing a fewofyears. Farming was always the occupation of choice for the “Resident of the Month” Friederichs and during the years following the war, Ray farmed on the Irving Deering Farm. When thinking about those early years, Ray recalled eating dinners that Leonne prepared for all the hard working fellows on the farm. He said, “We always had lots to eat.” After their marriage, Ray and Murtis rented a farm north of Postville for several years and began to raise their family. In fact, their first five children were born while residing there. Explaining about the farm, Ray said, “By that time we were milking 30-40 cows but we had milking machines and weren’t milking by hand like we did when I was a kid at home.” He remembered that Murtis always had a big garden and also did lots of canning and freezing so that there was always plenty to eat even with a growing family. Farm life was busy for the young couple, but they did find time to continue square dancing and they visited family and friends on Sundays after church. They played cards occasionally as well.

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Cubs games on television as he can and watched every single World Series game. While proudly wearing the Cubs cap his daughter Rhonda had gotten for him, he also shared that he had gotten a World Series program from Steven and a pillow from daughter-in-law Mary Jo. Having lived in town for nine years, Ray still went to the farm whenever he could and loved to see how things were progressing around the countryside. Now that he is no longer able to get out and about as much as he would like, he loves to hear what is going on from his son and grandson. Reﬂecting on life at Good Sam, Ray said, “My sister Fern is here too so I get to see her every day. I enjoy the music, bingo, playing cards and going on van rides. It is a good place to be.”

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The lost Christmas spirit Nolan Porter

Outlook Editor There is a chill in the air as people hoist up lights on their roof. I see inflatable snowmen and Santa in yards everywhere. The Christmas songs have started blasting on the radio and holiday movies are playing non-stop on TV. I love this time of year or I used to when I was younger. Now, as I have said before, presents did not matter when I was a kid. I mean, I like gifts, but I also loved the music, movies and anything Christmas. I love the meaning above all else. The tradition for my family was to go out on the day after Thanksgiving and pick out our tree at a local tree farm across the Mississippi River in Illinois. I used to love hunting for the perfect tree. Then Dad and I would cut the tree down and tie it on top of the van. The trip across the bridge was always a little scary. I was always on tree watching duty, making sure it didn’t fall off. That was when Christmas truly started for me. I would listen to Trans-Siberia Orchestra as I placed decorations on the tree. Then as December rolled on, I would watch “Christmas Vacation” or “A Christmas Carol” on a nightly basis. Every year, presents mattered less and less to me. The meaning of Christmas started to become clearer too. Christmas was about family and peace on Earth. I loved every second until I noticed something one year. This was about ten years ago when I started to see a commercial for Christmas stuff weeks before Thanksgiving. It was only one commercial, but I laughed. How crazy was it that someone was advertising this early? But then I

started to see a trend. Every year I saw more and more holiday ads and I heard music being played earlier and earlier. It got to the point where I saw Halloween decorations being taken down and Christmas ones going up at the stores. I used to just glow with holiday cheer from Black Friday to Jan. 1, but recently it is hard to get in the mood. I feel by the time I put up decorations, in recent years, it is more out of necessity. I am just going through the motions. I always think I can’t be bothered to decorate. The luster of it has gone away. I tried to “inject” some joy into by marathoning some of my favorite movies or bake some cookies while listening to a Christmas station. However, nothing seemed to work. Every year I felt less and less excited. It was an odd feeling too. I felt like I was missing something, like I forgot to turn the oven on. It was nagging at me but I had no clue what it was. It didn’t take too long before I figured out what was wrong. It all came back to the mountains of holiday propaganda that was being shoveled on me before Thanksgiving. I know it sounds like I’m against capitalism and commercialism. Although I think people go a bit crazy with it, I am not against it. The best way to describe it would be “too much of a good thing.” I know some people, like my Dad, don’t care when it starts, as long as it starts. My Dad loves Christmas in July and will watch cheesy movie after cheesy movie on the Hallmark Channel. I never watch those but I can’t help but see them on all the time. I love a good holiday movie but when they are shown two months before December, it wears on me. By the

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Nolan Porter time the tree went up, my holiday spirit was spoiled. I would still watch my favorite movies and listen to music, but I would not give them the attention I once did. The whole season seemed tainted to me. I have the answers, or I think I do, to why I feel this way. The big one is over saturation. It is the feeling of eating too much sugar. Having something unique only for a short amount of time is nice, but when you have it all the time it ruins the charm of the season. The second reason is the amount of buying I see. People buy and buy, because we, as a society, feel like buying more things makes others happy. I enjoy the occasional gift, but I don’t expect people to buy things just because ‘tis the season. I would rather enjoy spending time with family and friends over exchanging gifts. Well, that and I hate getting something that I will never wear or use. Trying to fake joy is the most painful thing I have to go through during this time of year. Besides that, I know that some people will say I just out-grew Christmas. And I would agree, to a point. I out-grew the thirst for presents and more stuff. I then discovered that Christmas, to me, was about loving one another and enjoying the company of loved ones. I could enjoy some drinks and just chat the night away at a friend’s house. That is when I feel the holiday cheer that I miss so much. My spirit that lasted all of December is now reserved to only special occasions. Which is fine, but it is a little off putting. I was always going full throttle with holiday cheer. Now I can only get that feeling at certain times. I may seem like a downer to start out the season, but I just wish I could go back to a simpler time when Christmas still had the wonder and appeal to me. I still love this time of year, but the older I get; the more I understand the commercial side to it all. I even fell the pressure to buy, because I know what people expect. I will still watch the TV specials and enjoy the eggnog, but it is more out of tradition. It is not that I am a Scrooge; I just haven’t found my reason to get excited, like I did when I was a kid. My favorite quote about Christmas comes from the 1966 TV special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” “Welcome Christmas while we stand, heart to heart, hand in hand.” It is as innocent and pure as a message can get and it sums up my feelings perfectly. It isn’t about the gifts; it’s about the people and loving one another. Every time I hear that line from the show, I get that warm feeling back. In my heart and mind, that is what Christmas is all about. I just hope others share my thoughts this year and we all have a very Merry Christmas.

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• Be cautious in areas of blowing snow as it could conceal a snowplow. • If you do pass a snowplow, be sure that you have a clear vision ahead before passing. Allow plenty of room when passing, and don’t cut in too quickly. On two lane roads, drivers will pull over periodically to let vehicles pass. • On multi lane roads, watch for plows operating in the left lane. Never pass a snowplow on the right. Many snowplows are equipped with a wing blade that expands to the right and may be hidden by blowing snow. • Don’t attempt to pass a snowplow when visibility is severely reduced. • Move as far away from the center line of the pavement as you safely can when meeting a snow plow on a two-lane road. The plow may be trying to catch the middle of the road. Also, if you do get stuck or go into the ditch, give dispatch a call. If you get a ride, please call dispatch right away and let us know so #1 we know that you are safe, and #2 it gives us a chance to ask you what wrecker you would like before we go ahead and call one for you. Let’s have a safe winter for everyone! And, if you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact me anytime, e-mail me at mtschirgi@ claytoncountyia.gov, or stop by to see me. Thanks and be safe, Sheriff Mike Tschirgi

Justice for All This 71st edition of Justice For All is about the electronic court filing system that is now in place for every county in Iowa. The Electronic Document Management System, or “EDMS” as it is commonly referred to as, replaced paper filings with electronic filings, eliminating a physical court file in exchange for an electronic court file. The implementation of EDMS went county by county across the state starting in January 2010 with Plymouth and Story Counties. A number of trainings and town hall meetings were conducted leading up to the switchover in each county. Trainers traveled across the state to help implement the system and ideally have all users hit the ground running. For cases already in existence in paper on a county’s EDMS implementation date, any party can request that future filings be done electronically, creating a case that is partially in paper and partially electronic. EDMS arrived in Clayton County on May 19, 2015. The main goal of converting paper files to electronic files was to make the judicial system more efficient and more accessible to the public. In the past, the paper court file for any case could only be viewed by one person at a time and to file a document a person had to be present at the clerk’s office to do so or find some other way such as by mail to get the paper document to the clerk for filing. Now, the court file is available online and documents can be filed from anywhere at any time. Chapter 16 of the Iowa Rules of Court was created to govern EDMS filings. Chapter 16 covers a number of topics which include but are not

limited to: how to electronically sign a document, what to do when the system is unavailable for expected or unexpected reasons, public access to a court file, restricted access to certain filings, personal privacy protection of confidential information, and maintenance of exhibits which are not able to be submitted electronically. Litigants who represent themselves can still file a paper document with a waiver from the court. That paper document is then scanned into the system and filed electronically by the clerk’s office. Non-electronic filers get paper copies of all documents filed by opposing parties or the court. A very small set of cases, such as civil forfeitures, are exempt from electronic filings regardless of who the parties to the case are. Having operated under EDMS for approximately 18 months now, the positives outweigh the negatives at least from my office’s perspective. Filing documents electronically is simpler, more convenient, and more environmentally friendly than filing paper documents. The ability to see any court file at any time has made working remotely and after normal business hours much easier. The biggest downside is felt when the system goes down. Fortunately this has not happened often and is usually fixed quickly. However, the entire process grinds to a halt when EDMS isn’t working and this has certainly been a source of frustration when all the parties to a case are at the courthouse for a hearing which ends up being delayed or cancelled due to an EDMS breakdown. Overall, replacing a paper filing system with an electronic filing system is another way our judicial system continues to work towards efficiently and effectively providing justice for all.

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Germaine Knudten 1931-2016

Gerry Knudten Germaine Ann “Gerry” Knudten, of Rochester, Minnesota, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died on Thursday, December 1, 2016, at Mayo Clinic. Private interment will take place at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Gerry was born May 8, 1931, in Monona, to Werner and Agnes (Moses) Johanningmeier. She graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in Cedar Rapids with the class of 1949. She went on to St. Louis University where she was a cheerleader and an announcer for the university radio station. She completed her education at the University of Minnesota with a degree in dental hygiene. Gerry worked at the University of Minnesota Pedodontic and Orthodontic Department Dental School as a student, then as a licensed dental hygienist in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids until 1961. She continued her education at Drake University, State University of Iowa, and Coe College with focus on professional management, insurance, real estate, and finance. She was united in marriage to Dr. Harold “Hal” Olmsted on December 27, 1961, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids. They later divorced. She then married Herbert J. Knudten, Sr. on October 16, 1976, at First Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids. She continued to work and travel with Herb and supported him in his position as Vice President-Director of the Pettibone Corporation and the President of Universal Engineering of Hammermills. Gerry was passionate about volunteering, lending her time and talents to the Cedar Rapids Art Center, Red Cross, Mercy Hospital Auxiliary, and serving as the director of volunteer services at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was also a member of the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra Board, Friends of the Public Library, Cedar Rapids Nature Center Fundraising Board, and Dance Theatre Association Board. She served as Past President of the YWCA, St. Luke’s Hospital Auxiliary Board, Cedar Rapids Dental Auxiliary Board, and University District Dental Auxiliary Board. Gerry enjoyed music, dancing, and painting. She loved to read and travel. She also enjoyed playing tennis, golf, and was proud to be involved with her husband, Herb, in the Olympic Speed Skating Program. She was a Skate Inc. board member for the development of the local two sheet skating arena built in the Veterans Memorial Sport Complex. Gerry also served as a board member involved in the development of the National Scholastic Speed Skating project for the International Skating Union, a pilot project proposed for Cedar Rapids. She was preceded in death by her father Werner in 1970, mother Agnes in 2000, her husbands, Hal in 2009 and Herb, in 1995. Gerry was an only child and did not have children of her own, but she was a mother to many. She is survived by cousins. Online condolences may be conveyed at www.ceramemorial. com.

Imogene “Peppy” Meyer Imogene “Peppy” Meyer, 96, of Monona, died on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at the Good Samaritan Society in Postville. Imogene Helen Anna, the daughter of Arthur and Anna (Hamann) Seeland, was born April 2, 1920, in Giard Township, Clayton County. She was baptized May 9, 1920 and confirmed December 9, 1934, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Monona. Imogene graduated from Monona High School in 1937 and received normal training from Iowa State Teacher’s College in Cedar Falls. She taught in rural schools in Clayton County. Imogene was united in marriage with LaVern Meyer on December 26, 1941, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Monona. Imogene and LaVern farmed for 34 years before building a home and moving to Monona in 1975. She worked for Advanced Transformer Company for eight years, at Gamble’s Hardware Store, and she decorated and sold wedding cakes. Imogene was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and was active in the Peace-Hope Circle and church choir. She also was active in the Contract Bridge Club, Froelich U&I Club, Monona Community Club and the German Fest Committee. She enjoyed decorating for Christmas, tying quilts at church, and gardening. Imogene is survived by her son, Gary Meyer, of Monona; her sister, Pat Cooper, of Lake Havasu City, Arizona; five nephews: Stan (Leta) Klotzbach, Donald Klotzbach, Jan (Marilyn) Breitsprecher, Craig Breitsprecher, and Terry Breitsprecher; and several great-

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nieces and a great-nephew. Imogene was preceded in death by her husband, LaVern, who died July 23, 2015; her parents, Arthur and Anna; one sister, Ilaverne Breitsprecher; and two brothers-inlaw, Lloyd Breitsprecher and John Cooper. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 7, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Monona with Rev. Erika Kielstrup as the officiant. There will be a one hour visitation from 10-11 a.m. on Wednesday before services at the Church. Burial will follow at Monona Cemetery in Monona. The Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Monona is in charge of the arrangements.

Accidents The county’s deer population was on the move again last week, resulting in four accidents. On November 28 at 4:29 p.m. Maureen Schroeder, 63, Guttenberg, was driving on Highway 128 when she struck a deer, causing $3,000 in damages to her 2012 Chevrolet. A November 26 accident occurred on Highway 18 near Business 18 at 6:40 a.m. Alisha Thompson, 26, Monona, struck a deer in the roadway. Her 2015 Ford Fusion sustained $3,000 in damages.

On November 25 at 4:15 p.m. Michelle Christianson, 35, Strawberry Point, was driving on Highway 13 near 330th Street when she stuck a deer, causing $5,000 in damages to her 2012 Chevy Silverado. Minutes earlier, at 4:10 p.m., Bobbie Justinano, 22, Oceanside, CA, was driving on Highway 52 between Guttenberg and Millville, when she struck a deer. Her 2012 Toyota Prius had $15,000 in damages. Justinano was charged with failure to use a child restraint device.

Marjorie Nell Corlett, 95, of Farmersburg, died on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at the Good Samaritan Society in Postville. Marjorie was born on October 16, 1921, to Hanford and Alice (Haltmeyer) Knudson in Clayton County. She graduated high school from Farmersburg. After graduation she moved to Chicago to attend nursing school, graduating in 1942. Marjorie stayed in Chicago and worked at area hospitals for many years. She then moved back and went to work in Prairie du Chien, Wisc. Marjorie was united in marriage with Hale Corlett Jr. in October of 1949 at St. Olaf Chapel. Two children were born to this union. Together they lived on the Corlett family farm until Marjorie and Hale Jr. retired and moved to Farmersburg. Marjorie enjoyed reading, cooking, traveling and watching sports. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-

grandchildren. Marjorie is survived by her two children, Rick Corlett, of Farmersburg; and Carleen Dlask, of Mason, MI; four grandchildren: Bradley (Margaret) Corlett, of Farmersburg; David (Paggy) Corlett, of McGregor; Kelly Dlask, of Michigan; and Shannon (Aaron) Fell, of Michigan; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Norma Moore, of Riceville; several nieces and nephews; and two stepgrandchildren. Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothersin-law, Bob (Dorothy) Corlett, Earl (Irene) Corlett, and MJ Moore; sister-in-law, Kathryn (Marty) Kacena; and daughter-in-law, Marcia Corlett. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 30, at St. John Lutheran Church, Farmersburg, with Rev. Harold McMillin as the officiant. Visitation was held from 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 30, at the church.

John Smola John Keith Smola, 87, Monona, died of kidney failure on Thursday, December 1, 2016, at the Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wisc. He was born the third son of Paul C. and Iris (Anderson) Smola on June 9, 1929, in Central City. John joined the US Marine Corps in 1946. In 1948, Corporal Smola was transferred to the reserves and attended the University of Iowa, where he later earned a BA in 1951, after his first tour of duty in Korea. Sergeant Smola landed with the First Division on December 10, 1950, making him one of “the Chosin Few” of Marine Corps lore. The division suffered some of the worst winter battle conditions in the Corps’ 200+ history while fighting the Chinese 9th Army back to the 38th parallel. Once John returned from Korea, he attended Officer Candidate School and was promoted to 1st Lieutenant. On October 22, 1952, before reporting for his second tour in Korea. John married Bonnie Ketchum at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Olin. John was wounded behind Combat Outpost Lines at a place called “Dagmar” while commanding a mortar unit. He was awarded the Purple Heart for valor.

When finally reunited with Bonnie, John lived in 10 different places in the first 10 years of marriage. He served as the Marine Corps attaché in Japan, and after 24 years of service retired with the rank of Lt. Colonel. In retirement, John taught science to elementary school students in Norfolk, Virginia and earned his MS in 1971 from Old Dominion University. He and Bonnie moved back to Iowa to farm in 1975. In 1981, John earned his Ph.D. from Iowa State University, Ames. During his farming life in Iowa, John and his sons operated a computer shop, ran a computer science camp in summer and a cross-country skiing facility in the winter. He learned to fly in his 70s. His last tour of duty was on the zoning board of Allamakee County, advocating protection of local trout streams and fighting the fracking industry back to the Wisconsin border. He is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie; daughter, Beth Ann; son, James David; and grandchildren: Christopher, Jennifer, Garrett, Emily, James, and step-grandchildren; Megan, Hayley, and Shane; plus a host of nieces, nephews, and relations by marriage. John was preceded in death by

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his son, John Paul; his grandson, John Brennan Seelie; his parents, and both of his brothers. A celebration of life service was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 6, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Monona. A visitation was held from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the church. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date at the Olin Cemetery in Olin. Memorials in John’s honor may be given to Monona Fire or Ambulance Service.

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shots and four for eight on field goals. The defense was able to block six shots, with four blocks coming from McShane. The Bulldogs had 10 steals, with three coming from McShane and sophomore Summer Schutte. Freshman Bailey Winter and junior Reagan Butikofer had five total rebounds. The final game of the week was at Calmar, where the Bulldogs faced off against the South Winn Warriors on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016. The first quarter saw the Bulldogs struggle offensively, as the Warriors out scored them. The first quarter ended 14-10, Warriors. The second quarter showed how strong the offense for the Bulldogs could be and they were able to stop the Warrior attack. The second quarter ended 17-8, Bulldogs. The half score was 27-22, Bulldogs.

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ADREANNA SANCHEZ Adreanna Sanchez is nominated for Bulldog of the Week by Leslie Henkes. Adreanna attended the first Lunch & Learn session in the Learning Commons last week. She took Adreanna advantage of this Sanchez opportunity and talked with Family Dentistry personnel to learn more about the dental field and what opportunities are offered. This was the very first Lunch & Learn session and Adreanna was quick to sign up for the experience. Adreanna also takes advantage of books in the learning commons and sits quietly during study times in the learning commons. She also makes the most of her time. Although quiet, she is always a nice and polite person to be around! Congratulations Adreanna for being nominated for Bulldog of the Week.

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The first game of the season took place in Monona on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016. The MFL MarMac Girls basketball team faced off against the North Fayette Valley Tigerhawks. The first quarter started out hot for both teams. The Bulldogs were able to keep up with the Tigerhawks but still were behind by one point. The first quarter ended 12-11, Tigerhawks. The second quarter saw things heat up even more, as both teams started to play with high-powered offense. Although it was the highest scoring quarter for the Bulldogs, it was still not enough to stop the Tigerhawks. The second quarter ended 22-17, Tigerhawks. The score at half was 34-28, Tigerhawks. The second half started out slower, but the Bulldogs showed more promise. They were able to slow the attack and came out on top. The third quarter score was 11-10, Bulldogs. The final quarter saw little scoring from both sides. The Bulldogs were only able to put up four points. The final quarter score was 9-4, Tigerhawks with a final game score of 53-43. The offense was not able to pull together a win, but the Bulldogs still had some impressive numbers. At the head of the offense was junior Kennedy McShane, who had 15 points. She was six for 12 in shooting and was two for two shooting from beyond the arc. McShane also contributed on the defense with one block, two steals and six defensive rebounds. Senior Allison Corlett and sophomore Jayde Schubert were able to put eight points on the board. Corlett was more aggressive on the defensive side with eight total rebounds, one steal, two assists and one block. The next game for the Bulldogs was home against the Decorah Vikings on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016. The Bulldogs started out strong and never looked back for the entire game. The first quarter saw the Vikings being dazed as the Bulldogs shut down any real offense from the Vikings. The first quarter ended 14-6, Bulldogs. The second quarter saw the Bulldogs offense slow and the defense become a bit lax. However, it was not enough for the Vikings to take the lead. The second quarter ended 10-8, Bulldogs. The halftime score was 24-14, Bulldogs. The second half began with more offense out of both teams. The Bulldogs were able to still maintain a solid lead. The third quarter score was 13-11, Bulldogs. The fourth quarter saw a final push from both teams and it was the highest scored quarter of the game. The final quarter ended 15-15, but the Bulldogs still had the controlling lead and the game ended with a final score of 52-40, Bulldogs. Kennedy McShane led the team with 16 points scored which include going two for two at the free-throw line. Senior Kayla Keehner was able to put 13 points on the board with two shots coming from 3-pointers. Jayde Schubert also assisted the team with 12 points scored. Schubert was two for two on three point

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Bulldog wrestlers start the season with seven dual wins Festival of Trees to be held at Northeast Iowa YMCA, Postville The Bulldogs opened the season with a meet at North Crawford where they wrestled three duals. vs DeSoto The Bulldogs won 80-0. 113: Chase Ziegler won 12-3 145: Brady Olson won by fall 3:44 152: Riley Doeppke won 10-2 All other Bulldog wrestlers won by forfeit. vs North Crawford-Seneca The Bulldogs won the dual 75-31 16: Nathan Johanningmeier won by fall 1:59 170: Colton Dettman lost 10-3 182: Garrett Keehner won by fall 2:58 195: Austin Ruff won by fall 1:32 220: Korby Keehner won by fall in 4:39 106: Ethan Stubbs won by fall :58 113: Chase Ziegler won by fall 1:08 120: Zach Trudo won 7-5 145: Brady Olson won by fall 1:25

152: Doeppke won by fall 1:09 vs Starmont 160: Johanningmeier won 12-10 170: Dettman, lost fall 3:16 220: K. Keehner, won by fall 4:25 285: Nick Larson, won by fall 4:33 132: Michael Egan, won 13-2 138: Hunter Miller won by fall 5:37 Cascade Duals December 2 the Bulldogs competed in the Cascade Dual Tournament. Their results are as follows: vs Bellvue, 78-3 vs Cascade, 54-22 vs Maquoketa Valley, 61-15 vs Washington, 33-28 vs Washington JV, 72-7 Against Bellevue Doeppke, Johanningmeier, Dettman, G. Keehner, Stubbs, Howe, Miller and Olson all recorded pins. While wrestling Cascade, Olson, G. Keehner, and Miller had falls. Johanningmeier and Dettman won by decision.

Against Washington, G. Keehner and K. Keehner along with Stubbs and Egan got pins for the Bulldogs. Following the first week of competition, Coach Chet Bachman said, “Overall we have gotten off to a good start on the season winning seven out of eight duals and nearly knocking off a top ten team in 2A in Washington (Iowa) as it came down to the last match. I couldn’t have asked for the kids to put themselves in a better situation and they just came up a bit short and lost be five in the last dual against Washington. The kids really battled for us all day long and ended up in second place overall in the Cascade Dual Tournament. He went on, “North Crawford was a good start for us as the competition will get tougher before Tuesday when we travel to EDCO and wrestle North Linn who knocked of the returning state Champions Alburnett. This will be a good test for us to see where we are at as a team.”

Mississippi River levels Mississippi River Pool 9: River level is 8.5 feet at Lansing and is predicted to rise slightly but remain fairly stable over the next week. Fish are finding structure in the deeper water. New Albin ramp is open. Black Crappie - Fair: Some anglers are reporting a few crappies this week as the river has returned to its banks. Use minnows under a bobber in the tree piles in backwater areas. Largemouth Bass - Good: Largemouth are holding tight in vegetation beds near overwintering holes. Smallmouth Bass - Good: Lots of current in the river makes for great smallmouth fishing. Try crankbaits along exposed riprap on main channel borders. Bluegill - Good: Bluegill fishing is picking up in backwaters and side sloughs. Use crawlers under a bobber tight up against tree lines out of the current. Walleye - Good: Walleye fishing is picking up below the tailwaters and on wing dams. Sauger - Good: Sauger are making the move up toward the tailwaters of the lock and dam. Use jigs tipped with minnows fished over deepwater structures. Yellow Perch - Good: Perch are gathering in the vegetation in backwater lakes. Try a minnow under a bobber in the lilypads or tree piles. Mississippi River Pool 10 : Water level has risen to 17.1 feet at

Lynxville and is predicted to rise to over 18.3 feet next week. Rising water level is stirring up vegetation and water clarity is poor making fishing conditions a challenge. Black Crappie - Fair: Some anglers are reporting a few crappies this week as the river has returned to its banks. Use minnows under a bobber in the tree piles in backwater areas. Largemouth Bass Good: Largemouth are holding tight in vegetation beds near overwintering holes. Smallmouth Bass - Good: Lots of current in the river makes for great smallmouth fishing. Try crankbaits along exposed riprap on main channel borders. Bluegill - Good: Bluegill fishing is picking up in backwaters and side sloughs. Use crawlers under a bobber tight up against tree lines out of the current. Walleye - Good: Walleye fishing is picking up below the tailwaters and on wing dams. Sauger - Good: Sauger are making the move up toward the tailwaters of the lock and dam. Use jigs tipped with minnows fished over deepwater structures. Yellow Perch - Good: Perch are gathering in the vegetation in backwater lakes. Try a minnow under a bobber in the lilypads or tree piles. Mississippi River Pool 11: River level has risen to 8.5 feet at Guttenberg and is predicted to rise to 10.3 feet over the next week. Rising

water level is stirring up vegetation and water clarity is poor making fishing conditions a challenge. Water temperature is in the lower 40’s. Black Crappie - Fair: Some anglers are reporting a few crappies this week as the river has returned to its banks. Use minnows under a bobber in the tree piles in backwater areas. Largemouth Bass - Good: Largemouth are holding tight in vegetation beds near overwintering holes. Smallmouth Bass - Good: Lots of current in the river makes for great smallmouth fishing. Try crankbaits along exposed riprap on main channel borders. Walleye - Fair: Walleye fishing is picking up below the tailwaters and on wing dams. Sauger - Fair: Sauger are making the move up toward the tailwaters of the lock and dam. Use jigs tipped with minnows fished over deep-water structures. Yellow Perch - Good: Perch are gathering in the vegetation in backwater lakes. Try a minnow under a bobber in the lily-pads or tree piles. Bluegill - Good: Bluegill fishing is picking up in backwaters and side sloughs. Use crawlers under a bobber tight up against tree lines out of the current. Look for fish seeking deeper water refuge for the winter. Fall fishing has been good overall. Recent rains have the river on the rise again

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speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Ragael Monserrate, Dubuque, speeding, $80 fine, $28 surcharge, $60 costs Sheryl Treanor, Dubuque, speeding, $40 fine $14 surcharge, $60 costs John Barclay, Decorah, speeding, $20 fine, $7 surcharge, $60 costs Anthony Carton, Rock Island, IL, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Norman Fox, Rhodes, MI, speeding, $40 fine, 14 surcharge, $60 costs Abelardo Avina, Waterloo, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Edward Steger, Prairie du Chien, operation by unqualified driver, $50 fine, $17.50 surcharge, $60 costs Jon McCoy, Dubuque, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Melissa Brooks-Ball, Monona, stop sign violation, $115 fine, $35 surcharge, $60 costs Brian Miller, Postville, no valid license, $230 fine, $70 surcharge, $60 costs Lance Grimm, Luana, speeding, $20 fine, $7 surcharge, $60 costs Ryan Scherf, Luana, operate without registration, $57.50 fine, $22.50 surcharge, $60 costs Dustin Girot, Greeley, fail to have control, $115 fine, $40 surcharge, $60 costs Casey Cooke, Greeley, seat belt violation, $57.50 fine, $22.50 surcharge, $60 costs Ronnie Pitzer, Eastman, WI, operate without registration, $57.50 fine, $22.50 surcharge, $60 costs Jeffrey Colsch, Wauzeka, WI, open container, $200 fine, $70 surcharge, $60 costs Liam Glawe, Elkader, operate without registration, $57.50 fine, $22.50 surcharge, $60 costs Eleanore Taft, New Orleans, LA, speeding, $80 fine, $28 surcharge, $60 costs Justin Quick, Readlyn, seat belt violation, $57.50 fine, $22.50 surcharge, $60 costs Robert Dugger, Belmond, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs John Johnson II, Evansville, IN, speeding, $80 fine, $28 surcharge, $60 costs; no valid license, $230 fine, $70 surcharge, $60 costs;

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On Saturday morning everyone can enjoy cookie decorating. Silent auction items will be available to bid on with all proceeds going toward new equipment at the YMCA. A few of the Silent Auction items include, but are not limited to, hand painted screens and windows and a set of Longeberger mugs with lids, and much, much more. Everyone attending will also have the chance to register for door prizes. For more information on this exciting event coming the Postville Community, call the YMCA at (563) 864-9622.

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The Northeast Iowa YMCA in Postville is hosting a Festival of Trees December 16 and 17. Local businesses and individuals will do the decorating and will compete among themselves for prizes. Any business or person wishing to have a decorated tree or other decor displayed at the Festival must sign up by Friday, December 2. Those participating will be given space in the YMCA’s Community Center to set up their holiday decor and/or display. There will be a contest for the best ‘set up’ and a winning entry will receive four monthly memberships to the YMCA to be given to employees or family

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Hi-Way Lanes, Postville Thursday Mixed November 17, 2016 – Week 13 Standings: Really!?!.........................................34-18 Living on a Spare............................33-19 Electrikats.......................................33-19 4J’s & a Z........................................30-21 Luana Tap........................................29-22 Icy Hot.............................................23-29 Sud Suckers....................................19-33 Blind..................................................6-46 HSGT: Living on a Spare...................726 HHGT: Living on a Spare...................847 HSGM: Joel Monroe.........................224 HHGM: Joel Monroe.........................238 HSGW: Lora Zieman.........................183 HHGW: Lora Zieman.........................227 Monday Nite Ladies November 28, 2016 Standings: Fidelity Bank...................................65-39 Singing Hammers..........................54-50 FreedomBank..................................53-51 Luana Savings Bank.......................50-54 Luana Tap 1....................................50-54 Luana Tap 2 ...................................40-64 HTS: Fidelity Bank..........................1759 HTG: Fidelity Bank............................616 HLS: Carol Deering...........................639 HLG: Carol Deering...........................271 Wednesday Coffeebreakers November 30, 2016 – Week 13 Standings: Luana Savings Bank........................66-38 Suckow Dairy..................................62-42 FreedomBank..................................62-42 HTG: FreedomBank............................429 HTS: Luana Savings Bank..................173 HWG: Arlette Schneider....................246 HWS: Marge Lange...........................600 Thursday Mixed December 1, 2016 – Week 14 Standings: Electrikats.......................................37-19 Really!?!.........................................37-19 Living on a Spare............................36-20 Luana Tap........................................32-23 4J’s & a Z........................................31-24 Icy Hot.............................................24-32 Sud Suckers....................................20-36 Blind................................................. 6-50 HSGT: Luana Tap...............................726 HHGT: Luana Tap...............................858 HSGM: Joel Monroe.........................224 HHGM: Dan VanWey.........................239 HSGW: Barb Grahlman.....................189 HHGW: Susan Hughes......................233