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Emiliano Castillo wins Peace Poster Contest sponsored by Postville Lions Club

The Postville City Council and Fire Department are reminding residents to shovel the snow and ice away from fire hydrants. No person shall throw, push or place any ice or snow onto the street. Please keep all sidewalks clean and free of ice and snow. This includes the boulevard areas to the street for those with corner lots. No parking on public streets or alleys from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m., November 1, 2016 to April 1, 2017. Snowmobilers must stay on designated routes and show courtesy to property owners. Stay off personal property.

Thursday High School Winter Concert The Postville High School will hold their winter concert Thursday, December 15 in the Fine Arts and Civic Center at 7:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday Northeast Iowa YMCA Festival of Trees The Northeast Iowa YMCA in Postville is hosting a Festival of Trees December 16 and 17, 2016. The Festival will be open to the public Friday, December 16 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, December 17 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Santa will also be visiting the Festival both Friday and Saturday. For more information contact the Northeast Iowa YMCA at (563) 864-9622.

Sunday ‘Do Well Love’ Elkader Opera House The Elkader Opera House will be hosting Diana Upton-Hill and The Nashville Santas at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 18. For more information visit www.dianauptonhill.com

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Emiliano Castillo, a sixth grade student at Cora B Darling Elementary School, has taken the ﬁrst step to becoming an internationally recognized artist by winning a local competition sponsored by the Postville Lions Club. Castillo’s poster was among more than 450,000 entries submitted worldwide in the annual Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Lions Clubs International is sponsoring the program to emphasize the importance of world peace to young people everywhere. “The music reunited us in a celebration of peace without caring

“Our club is cheering for Emiliano as his poster advances in the competition, and we hope that his vision will ultimately be shared with others around the world,” Schierholz said. Locally, Castillo and three other students will be honored for their participation by the Postville Lions Club on December 5, 2016 at the Brick Oven. View past international grand prize winners at www.lionsclubs. org. Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization with more than 1.35 million members in 210 countries and geographical areas around the world. Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired and made a strong commitment to community service and serving youth throughout the world.

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Winter weather includes subzero temps and snow

According to the calendar, Winter officially begins December 21. However, the thermometer has been steadily dropping the past several days and Postville was bombarded with its first major snowstorm over the weekend when over five inches of the white, fluffy stuff fell between Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. The forecast for this week is not much better as high temperatures for the rest of the week are to remain in the single digits and snow is in the forecast for Friday and Saturday as well. At this rate, Santa should have no trouble making his rounds in his sleigh December 24.

about race, color, or religion,” the eleven-year-old from Postville said. The poster was selected by the Lions poster committee for its originality, artistic merit and portrayal of the contest theme, “A Celebration of Peace.” The judging was held on October 26 at the Schroeder residence. Postville Lions Club President Linda Schierholz said she was impressed by the expression and creativity of the students at Cora B Darling Elementary School. “It is obvious that these young people have strong ideas about what peace means to them. I’m so proud that we were able to provide

them with the opportunity to share their visions.” “Castillo’s poster will advance through the district, multiple district and international levels of competition if he is to be declared the international grand prize winner,” Schierholz said. One international grand prize winner and 23 merit award winners will be selected, The grand prize includes a cash award of US$5,000 , plus a trip for the winner and two family members to a special award ceremony. The 23 merit award winners will each receive a certiﬁcate and a cash award of US$500.

25 years of service Postville Fire Chief Jeff Bohr (left) recently presented Jim Trappe with a plaque and wrist watch for his 25 years of active service on the Postville Fire Department. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Nick and Melissa Hammel: Coming Home to Allamakee County

Postville Grades 3-4 will hold their winter concert Tuesday, December 20 in the Fine Arts and Civic Center at 6:30 p.m.

Hometown. Stomping grounds. Native soil. As children we grow up in a geographical place that has been chosen by others. We ﬁnd

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ourselves planted in the world by parents, extended family, adoptive or foster parents, or other adults whose blood we may not share but whose house is our home. Our childhood households and the people in them, our life events and

December 21 Fidelity Bank Open House Fidelity Bank & Trust, Postville will hold their Holiday Open House Wednesday, December 21. Appetizers and holiday treats will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

December 23 - January 2 Winter Break

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Elmiliano Castillo, far right is the winner of the Lions Club “A Celebration of Peace” poster contest. Others who placed in the contest are Ernesto Ocampo Courtney Baker and Benji Silva. The students were honored at the Lions Club meeting last week.

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Peace prize contest winner

Grades 3-4 Winter Concert

Postville Community Schools will be closed for winter break December 23, 2016 through January 3, 2017. Classes will resume Wednesday, January 4, 2017 with an early out at 1:30 p.m.

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The Hammel Family

our surroundings may contribute as much to whom we eventually become as our distinctive DNA . These factors help make up our frame of reference when we venture forth, into the world. It is little wonder then that we ask and are asked about the place that we “hail” from when meeting new people. It gives us insight, perspective, and helps us get to know one another. Allamakee County is native soil to many people. Some may feel this was a stroke of luck and some may feel the need to relocate as soon as possible. Allamakee County is not on either coast or in a major metropolitan area. We do not have a large variety of shopping and dining options or cultural and entertainment opportunities. As a result, area teenagers are often in a hurry to graduate and leave the “provincial, rural, small-town life” behind. However, many native adults, young and old, are choosing to RETURN to this area. To Allamakee County. To their hometowns. To their “stomping grounds”. Returning to the beautiful hills and valleys of NE Iowa, part of America’s Heartland.

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They are taking pride in this area, in the communities, in themselves. This is an indication of what Allamakee County DOES have. They are returning with a renewed appreciation for sparkling creeks, rolling ﬁelds, winding rivers, lush hills and shady woodlands. A renewed appreciation for opportunities to hunt, bike, canoe, ﬁsh, camp, boat, and hike. A renewed appreciation for selfemployment opportunities. A renewed appreciation for the many extraordinary, ordinary people. A renewed appreciation for a quieter, simpler lifestyle. A renewed appreciation for family. In this article you will meet one such couple. In the weeks to come we will be meeting more county natives who have returned to live and raise their own families or to retire. Nick and Melissa (Missy) Hammell own the Safe House Saloon in Lansing. They both grew up in NE Iowa. Nick was born 35 years ago in Washington, Iowa. His parents, Mark and Renee (Fruechte) Hammell, both Lansing natives, moved back to Lansing when Nick was a toddler and currently live on English Bench in

Union Township. His dad was a tradesman boilermaker for 30 years until his retirement. His mother, Renee, is retired after working several years at the New Albin Savings Bank. Nick and his parents, along with younger brother, Levi, now 29, lived on Bench Street in Lansing during his childhood years. Nick attended Eastern Allamakee Community Schools from kindergarten through high school and is a member of the Class of 2000. “I was a ‘pool rat’ during the summers”, Nick says, referring to countless hours spent at the public swimming pool. He also spent a lot of time in his younger years on the river. But one of his fondest memories is the annual deer hunt with his dad during shotgun season. A tradition that has continued. “My dad worked on the road a lot and was mostly home on weekends. But he was ALWAYS home for deer hunting! We would all go, even my mom. And now my older daughter has come along in the last couple of years.”

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Clayton County Soil and Water Conservation Awards 2016 The Clayton Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) honored the outstanding conservation efforts of local farm families during the annual awards banquet held December 7, 2016 at Freedom Bank in Elkader. This year’s award winners showcase a variety of conservation efforts, and each recipient provides an outstanding example of what we can do to protect the natural resources that we enjoy in northeast Iowa. The local awards program is co-sponsored by the Clayton County Farm Bureau. Owner-Operator Award Jerome Sass received the 2016 Owner-Operator Award for the Clayton SWCD. Jerome owns and/ or operates 300 acres in Monona township in northwest Clayton County. Over the last six years, he has implemented a combination of structural and management practices that reduce soil erosion and nutrient loss from his farm. Since he began farming in 1972, Jerome has utilized a variety of conservation practices. The farm operation originally included a dairy enterprise. For thirty years, steep cropland slopes were protected with a contour stripcropping system. Jerome transitioned to corn & soybean production in 1999. As

soybeans were added to his crop rotation, he experimented with notill. He currently uses no-till where corn is planted into soybean stubble, or when soybeans are planted into corn stalks. Jerome initiated his ﬁrst terrace project in 2010 through the Silver Creek Watershed Project, and continued with a series of terrace projects through the fall of 2014. His farm now includes almost two miles of terraces. A water and sediment control basin was constructed in 2013. Jerome has planted a rye cover crop following soybean harvest each year since 2012. The combination of terraces, no-till, and cover crops form an effective system of conservation practices. Landlord/Tenant Division Jim and Doug Zieman were selected for recognition in the Landlord/Tenant Division for 2016. This division highlights the cooperation necessary to achieve the common goal of conserving our natural resources. Jim’s farm includes 240 acres of cropland in Grand Meadow Township near Postville. His nephew, Doug, has leased the farm since 2009. Jim began using no-till during the latter stages of his farming

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Award. Her farm is located in Grand Meadow Township near Postville. The windbreak includes rows of Highbush Cranberry, Black Hills Spruce, and Norway Spruce that were planted in 2010. The new rows of trees and shrubs complement White Pines on the property that are over ﬁfty years old. Brenda’s efforts to maintain the windbreak are evident in the outstanding growth of the trees. The windbreak protects the house and buildings from winter winds and adds beauty and diversity to the farmstead.

Landlord/Tenant Division Jim Zieman and Doug Zieman were selected for recognition in the Landlord/Tenant division of the 2016 Clayton Soil & Water Conservation District Awards program. Pictured above (l to r) are Commissioner Ron Kaiser, Jim Zieman and Doug Zieman.

career. He established the original contour lines that Doug maintains, and added two acres of new grassed waterways in 2012 and 2013. Jim seeded a fifteen acre filter strip along Silver Creek in 2001 and entered the buffer into the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). The filter strip traps nutrients and provides cover for wildlife. Doug grows corn and soybeans on the cropland acres and continues the tradition of no-till. Based on their combined efforts, it has been eighteen years since the crop acres were tilled. New Cooperator Award The Clayton SWCD’s New Cooperator Award was presented to Nick Donlon. Nick owns or rents more than 500 acres of cropland near Marquette in northeast Clayton County. Nick utilizes a no-till system on continuous corn

acres. His home farm includes over 8,400’ of terraces that were constructed by his father, Jim, between 2001 and 2006. Iowa Soil Conservation Awards Program Each year, the Clayton SWCD selects an overall winner from the Owner/Operator, Landlord Tenant, and New Cooperator Divisions. The overall winner is then entered into the regional division of the Iowa Soil Conservation Awards Program, which includes entries from 11 other counties in northeast Iowa. This year’s overall winner for the Clayton SWCD was Jerome Sass.

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Due to holidays, early deadlines to be imposed next two weeks; final pie is hidden in today’s Herald Barbara Burleson was the lucky winner of a homemade apple pie this week as her name was drawn from the 16 participants who correctly identified the pie in last week’s paper. The pie was

located on page ten. It was hidden between columns two and three of the wrestling story in the gutter. It was on the upper one third of the page. Due to a conflicting schedule, Barb was unable to

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The Veterans Memorial Hospital Diabetes Support Group will not hold a regular meeting this month, in December. They will begin holding their regular monthly meetings again in January. For more information on the Diabetes Support Group, please call Teresa Myers RN, Diabetes Educator, or Angie Mettille, RN, at Veterans Memorial Hospital at (563) 568-3411.

December 6: Charles ‘Keith’ Kerr, Postville. December 8: Dean Ohloff, Postville. December 9: Carol Lyon, Waukon.

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Sandy Ruckhaber Friends of Sandy Ruckhaber are asking for your help to join in celebrating her 80th birthday on December 21 with a card shower. Cards and well wishes may be sent to: Sandy Ruckhaber 10906 Blackberry Road Luana, IA 52156

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The holidays a fast approaching. I thought with a month off prior to starting my college classes that I would have time to do much baking. I’m surprised at how much time that I don’t have! The baking that I have done is mostly gone, as in, eaten. My husband has made a request for me to make more Caramel Puff Corn. That recipe is on the bag of the “Old Dutch” puff corn if you need it. I like the “Old Dutch” brand for making caramel puff corn. I have a list of holiday favorites that I want to get done but everyday there is other work around the house that needs done. At least I have started Christmas shopping. I am even making a few items. My husband gets a little “owly” when I leave items in his shop while I am working on them. Sometimes I don’t get back to them for a few days and he has to walk around them or see them. He is the kind that likes to start a project and get it done ASAP. I have about 3-20 projects going on all at once! The recipes in today’s paper are ones that I have not made. The Fireball Fudge recipe was on Facebook this week and I plan on making it just as soon as I find the white chocolate baking chips. I may have to use the Hershey’s brand. I have the whiskey read to go! The special sauce recipe has been made many times by my daughter and she LOVES it. I will make a batch when she comes home from college for break.

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December 5: Randy Buddenberg, Ossian; Eric Palmer, Waukon; Samantha Collins and Baby Girl, Harpers Ferry. December 6: Alice Huffman, Waukon. December 7: Brittany Bulman and Baby Girl, Dorchester; Brianne Wild and Baby Girl, Lansing, December 8: Caithlin Palmer and Baby Girl, Castalia; Roger Russell, Waukon; Charles ‘Keith’ Kerr, Postville. December 10: Aleesa Guyer and Baby Girl, Monona; Dean Ohloff, Postville.

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December 5: Baby Girl to Seth and Brittany Bulman, Dorchester; Baby Girl to Jim and Caithlin Palmer, Castalia. December 6: Baby Girl to Todd and Brianne Wild, Lansing. December 8: Baby Girl to Christopher Colsch and Aleesa Guyer, Monona. December 10: Baby Boy to Josh and Jenny Woods, Monona.

Club News Club of the Hour Club of the Hour met Monday December 5 in the YMCA community room with Becky Engelhardt and Sue Mueller serving as hostesses. President Phyllis White called the meeting to order and members recited the Pledge of Allegiance and Mary Stewart’s Collect. Roll call included sharing stories about a most memorable Christmas. The secretary’s and treasurer’s reports were read and approved. Sandy Deering informed members of upcoming festivals, light shows and concerts in the Postville, Decorah and Elkader area and Julie Heitland reported on the upcoming events and concerts at the Postville schools. Program Committee member Marilyn Leeman indicated that the next meeting will be held at Community Presbyterian Church. The Improv group from Postville High School will be puting on the program. Discussion of the meeting date followed. Per motion, second and member approval the date of the meeting will be moved from January 2, 2017 to January 9, 2017. Club By-Laws were given to new members as recommended at the previous meeting. President Phyllis White requested that the nominating committee present a slate of officers for the next Club year at the January meeting. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Postville Police Officer Mitch Seitz presented an informative program on self defense. He explained that self defense always starts with awareness. By practicing the techniques he shared of observing, orienting, deciding and acting (the OODA loop) a person may be able to minimize or eliminate violent acts against them and others.

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Search by Property ID and Name, then make your claim today on our recently updated website: GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov Harpers Ferry Opheim Gordon L, 608 Poplar Ln................. 2016141413 Vavra Charles, Po Box 88 ............................. 2016210375 Lansing Anderson James, 1492 Trout Rd .................. 2016216551 Colsch Tonja R, 190 Iowa St ......................... 2016177485 Fitzgerald Brian H, Po Box 482 .................... 2016146729 Lumley Earl W, Po Box 426........................... 2016258200 Marciniak Steve, 390 Bench St..................... 2016253224 Rema John W, 1781 Hwy 9 Lot 15 ............... 2016114762 Sand Craig S, Po Box 113 ............................ 2016173745 Spinner Paul P, 401 N Frnt St........................ 2016114936 New Albin Ixtacua Antonio, 259 Oriole Dr ...................... 2016255348 Torres Javier, 1228 Oriole Dr ......................... 2016255357 Postville Ali Liban A, 523 Lilac Ln Apt 2 ...................... 2016215605 Benavidez Carmona Richard, 159 Military Rd E...................................... 2015226066 Colton Johnathon Michael, Po Box 1196 ............................................ 2016009674

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come in and get her pie before press time. Watch for her picture in next week’s paper. Our final apple pie is hidden somewhere inside the pages of today’s Herald. After locating the pie, call the Herald at 563864-3333 to be entered into the contest. One lucky contestant will receive a homemade apple pie made by the ‘Holy Rollers’ at Community Presbyterian Church.

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HAMMELS FROM FRONT Melissa Zwiefka was born 35 years ago in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. She grew up in and around the Harpers Ferry area. Her mother and stepfather, Deb and Dick Taylor, owned Taylor’s Market in Harpers Ferry for a number of years during Missy’s childhood. She is the oldest of three children including brother, Justin, and sister, Amanda. Missy and her family lived in Taylor Court located in the city of Harpers Ferry and later moved to rural Harpers on Whippoorwill Hollow. She attended elementary school in Waterville and New Albin and attended Waukon during middle school years. When Missy was in ninth grade her family moved to LaCrescent, Minnesota. She attended LaCrescent High School through her senior year and was a member of the Class of 2000. Missy’s family had moved back to Harpers Ferry after her sophomore year, but to finish out her high school education, Missy commuted to and from LaCrescent High School with her mother who had continued her employment in LaCrescent. Missy’s favorite childhood memories center around the river. “We would fish off the dock and go boating and swim and my dad trapped.” Nick and Missy both held part-time jobs during their teen years. The summer they were both seventeen, they met and started dating while working at Clancy’s Supper Club in Lansing. Nick and Melissa continued their relationship after high school and married on June 18, 2005. At the time of their marriage, Nick was attending Iowa State University in Ames and Missy had finished an Associates’ Degree in Liberal Arts at DMAC (in Des Moines) and had gone on to the Iowa School of Beauty (also in Des Moines) where she earned her License in Cosmetology in 2005. The couple made their home in Ames until Nick graduated from Iowa State in 2006 with a degree in Industrial Engineering and a minor in Business. A job for Nick with Schrieber Foods, one of the nation’s largest cheese and fast food manufacturers, took them to Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. Nick was a Team Advisor and worked in operations. Eventually his duties expanded to interim Team Leader at the Schrieber facility. Missy worked at Bed Bath & Beyond as well as the YMCA until the birth of their daughter, Isabelle in 2007. The Schrieber Foods plant in Wisconsin Rapids closed in the fall of 2008 and moved operations to Missouri. Though they could have relocated to another Schrieber Foods location, Nick felt that the job had been “unfulfilling” and both he and Missy had been feeling “the tug” of moving home to raise their family. They decided to “explore other options”. As it

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Jean Schlee, 80, of Postville, Iowa died Monday, December 5, 2016 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dorothea Jean was born to Lloyd and Marjorie (Ash) Holtzman on January 3, 1936 in Fayette County, Iowa. She graduated from Fayette High School in 1954 and attended Upper Iowa University for two years. Jean taught school for two years at Arlington, Iowa before teaching 2nd grade and kindergarten in Postville until she got married in 1972. Jean was united in marriage with John Schlee on February 5, 1972 at St. Bridget Catholic Church, Postville, Iowa. She did

babysitting in her home and taught CCD for a few years. Jean also helped deliver Meals on Wheels. In her spare time she enjoyed reading, going for walks around town, watching movies, baking and cooking. Jean loved spending time with her grandchildren. Jean is survived by her husband, John Schlee of Postville, Iowa; one son, Steve (Jamie) Schlee of Farmersburg, Iowa; four grandchildren, Kelsi, Austin, Cooper and Maxwell; one brother, Allen Holtzman of Fayette, Iowa; and one sister, Patricia Humeston of Marion, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Marjorie Holtzman.

Visitation was held Friday, December 9, 2016 from 4 to 7 p.m. with a 6:45 p.m. Scripture Service at Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Postville, Iowa. There was also a one hour visitation before Mass at the church on Saturday. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 10, 2016 at St. Bridget Catholic Church, Postville, Iowa with Rev. Nils de Jesus Hernandez as the Celebrant. Interment followed at Postville Cemetery, Postville, Iowa. Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Postville, Iowa is helping the family with the arrangements.

happened, Missy’s parents had purchased the Safe House Saloon in Lansing two years prior. The couple had purchased it with the idea of a small retirement business but came to realize that running a bar business was more than they cared to take on. Nick and Missy made the decision to move back to Lansing and manage the Safe House Saloon. They leased the bar for 1-1/2 years and then bought the business from Dick and Deb Taylor in the spring of 2010. “The pieces just kind of fell into place for us and we felt like it was meant to be”, Nick states. Nick and Missy continue to live in Lansing with their two daughters, Isabelle, age 9, and Leona, age 2. Missy worked in Decorah at a hair salon when they ﬁrst moved back to the area. Since then she has started her own salon in their home on Diagonal Street in Lansing. Currently Nick and his father are remodeling the second ﬂoor of the Safe House so that Missy can move her salon to that location on Main Street. The couple is hopeful that the new salon site will be ready by spring of 2017 or before.

the town is becoming much more vibrant.” Missy: “Main Street Matters helps a lot. They keep the business owners connected to what’s going on with other businesses and keep us informed on what’s going on in the area.”

up. People protect each other’s families. But the biggest draw for Nick and I is that our families are here.”

Cindy: How has your home community changed? Nick: “The look of Main Street was far different when we moved back. There were empty store fronts and some of the main town businesses were gone, like the drug store and the bakery. Even our lumber yard is now closed. But, in the last few years, little by little,

Cindy: Name some advantages to living here. Nick: “We are uniquely equidistant from a lot of great towns that people drive to like Decorah, Viroqua, LaCrosse.” Missy: “We have amazing scenery and surroundings. It’s as great as any part of our country, comparable to the oceans or the mountains. Kids get a good education that prepares them well for college and beyond. It’s a great place to raise a family even if you have to commute for a job, it’s worth it.”

Cindy: How has your home community NOT changed? Nick: “We still have tremendous community support. The community turnout is phenomenal for local benefits when someone is struggling with illness. Or people who are in need – this community still ‘steps up’ and helps out without a second thought. There are great people everywhere I’ve lived but I’ve never felt a part of the greater community like I do here.” Cindy: Has anything surprised you since being back? Missy: “How fluid Main Street is. The change in businesses coming and going. We have more and more young people with energy infusing local businesses. At first I felt like there were ‘walls up’ for us as new business owners, but the attitude between businesses here in Lansing has morphed into ‘stepping up’ and helping each other. We can go to other business owners with a need or problem and they don’t hesitate to lend a hand.” Cindy: What is the best part about living back in Lansing? Missy: “Knowing our kids are growing up somewhere safe. Kind of like when WE were growing

Cindy: Are there any businesses or services that Lansing does not currently have that you feel would be beneﬁcial? Nick: “If you’re not a farm legacy or business owner, there are not a lot of mid-level jobs here. A small community can only support so much, but we are seeing a lot more diversity.” Missy: “I’d like to see more recreational and park areas for kids and good hiking trails.” Cindy: What advice do you have for native NE Iowans who are considering a move back home? Nick: “It depends on why they’d like to move back. If they have something to offer the community, like a new business, be passionate about it! Do it and do it WELL.

Annie’s Project, a six-week course designed especially to help farm women develop their management and decision-making skills, is being offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Allamakee County. Online registration is available at www.aep.iastate.edu/ womeninag or at the Allamakee County Extension ofﬁce. Classes will be held at the Allamakee County Extension Ofﬁce, on Mondays from 6 p.m to 9 p.m. beginning January 30 2017 and continuing February 6, 13, 20, 27; and March 6. A light supper will be provided at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $75. Farm women participating in Annie’s Project courses become better business partners and owners by learning to manage and organize critical information for their own farms, while establishing networks

Educate yourself, make connections and don’t let others tell you it won’t work. We had a lot of ‘growing pains’ when we first started in the bar business. It took a while to figure out our “identity” as a business. Our bar reflects who we are as people. We want it to be a place to relax, have conversations and just hang out with friends.” Cindy: Do you have any hobbies? Nick: “I love the whole culture of the Craft Beer business. I love learning the stories behind each beer. I love being at the different events that bring Craft Beer people together. I have people come in to the bar from other areas that are awestruck at all the different and unique and rare artisanal Craft Beers we offer. I have 11 Craft Beers on tap at all times on a rotating basis. We began the Craft Beer selection about three years ago at the Saloon and it’s done so well that I started a ‘Carry Out’ retail space of 51 different single Craft beers that are harder to find at an approachable price. It’s been successful enough that I have expansion planned for the retail side of the business.” Missy: “I love to cook. I cook a five-course meal for our beer tasting events. I do some baking, mostly breads. I crochet, read and I also sing and play guitar.” Cindy: What are you most proud of in your life (thus far)? Nick: “My wife and my kids.” Missy: “My family.”

with other farm women and agriculture business professionals. According to ISU Extension and Outreach Farm Specialist, Melissa O’Rourke, Annie’s Project covers five areas of agricultural risk management: financial, human resources, legal, marketing and production. O’Rourke states, “Our goal is to provide a program that is of great interest and value. Each session includes presentations, discussions, hands-on activities and computer skills training.” “In addition, guest speakers share their personal experiences and knowledge to help women become better business partners and owners,” says O’Rourke. According to a 2012 survey conducted by ISU Extension and Outreach, 47 percent of Iowa’s farmland is owned by women. Annie’s Project supports these women by providing an agricultural business education program that empowers farm women who want to be more knowledgeable about their agricultural enterprises. “Offering a quality program such as Annie’s Project is of great benefit to our community and we are excited to be a partner in providing this service,” says Michelle Byrnes, Allamakee County Extension Council member. “Annie’s Project empowers women by offering a valuable set of business-based workshops. The program helps participants learn ways to make better financial and risk management decisions,” according to Madeline Schultz, ISU Extension and Outreach Women in Agriculture Program Manager. More than 33 states have implemented Annie’s Project sites since its inception in 2002. According to post-program surveys, participants have reported that the program encouraged learning and that the nurturing environment has facilitated ongoing conversation with local speakers. In addition, respondents were able to network with other professionals and stated that they felt comfortable interacting with others for additional information and assistance. Overall, participants remarked that the courses were beneficial in understanding the factors in farming that pertain to women, their families, and the land. For more information, contact Julie Christensen at (563) 568-6345, or e-mail juliechr@iastate.edu Register online at www.aep.iastate. edu/womeninag.

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Long winter nights As stated in this space before, I dreamt of a career as a movie director. Despite having learned to call them films instead of movies, I never had the ambition to get a start in that direction. It was the art, not the business that interested me. The art still fascinates me, and Dawn and I watch a lot of movies. We get them through a Netflix DVD plan. The streaming plan is too limited in selection for a movie nut like me.

Like any good enthusiast, I’d like to share some movies we’ve enjoyed so you folks can have something to do while escaping the cold weather. Two dimensional war makes more sense than the real thing so I really enjoy a good war movie. And if it is a little deeper than good guy versus bad guy and death and destruction, Dawn and I can enjoy war together. “Winter in Wartime” (2008, R for language) is about a teenage boy in Holland who aids an RAF pilot shot down in WWII. Occupied Europe was a place where it was hard to tell collaborators from friends. One is safe during the occupation but vulnerable when the invaders are defeated. It is Dutch with English subtitles, so nineteen

percent of high school graduates should skip this one. But if you can read, don’t let the subtitles deter you. Europeans naturally have a more nuanced view of war and we should pay attention. When our son Karl was born, I called my dad and said we named him after The Marx Brothers. “Winter in Wartime” was as serious and thought provoking as this next one is hilarious. Diversity has become an end in itself and this list won’t need to move on after this next movie. The Marx Brothers’ “A Night at the Opera” (1935) didn’t need a rating. The Marx Brothers didn’t need to compensate for a lack of imagination with foul language, sex, or violence. If you don’t laugh all the way through this one, the

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Items of Interest from the Archives Five Years Ago – Postville Herald • Sierra Mohs, Kathleen Looney and Mackenzie Mohs competed in the Newton, Iowa USTA Power Tumbling Invitational December 4. Sierra placed fourth, Kathleen was second and Mackenzie was third. • Chuck and Kim Deering recently donated 48 square bales of hay to the drought stricken area of Texas. • Jason Mueller was recently awarded the Alpha Chi undergraduate scholarship from Waldorf College to support research in his field of study. Ten Years Ago – Postville Herald-Leader • Jane Wullner enjoyed the evening at a recent basketball game by sitting in a recliner during the boys’ game. She was the winner of a drawing sponsored each week by the cheerleaders. She was also treated to pop and popcorn. • Kim Deering, owner of the Wishing Well Flowers and Gifts, presented a $100 Shopping Spree to Trent and Hope Turner who were registered in the Bridal Registry at the shop. The registry is free and is open for weddings, birthdays and more. Deering draws for a shopping spree winner once every three months. Jane Wullner enjoys the evening at a recent Twenty-Five Years Ago – Postville Herald • Tim Engelhardt, a naturalist at the Osborn basketball game by sitting in a recliner. Nature Center, visited the fourth grade classrooms in Postville as he introduced the students to some scaly friends including snakes. • Smoke from a Dec. 4 fire at the Kedric Groth farm could been seen for several miles as fire destroyed a machine shed and its contents. • The Postville City Council accepted the resignation of City Clerk Ruth Green to be effective Feb. 28. FIFTY Years Ago – Postville Herald • Mrs. Robert Enyart and Mrs. Glenn Jarmes of Fairfield spent last weekend in the home of Jon Jarmes in Waynesville, Mo. Jarmes is the musical director of Wood Junior High at Fort Leonard Wood and presented a musical festival three evenings last week. • The Postville Monday Club held a Christmas Tea at the home of Mrs. M. F. Kiesau Dec. 12. Advent thoughts and music were presented by Mrs. John Falb.

Public records: Fayette County “A criminal charge is merely an accusation. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court” Fayette County_______________ On November 19, 2016 at 4:58 PM the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a vehicle that struck a deer on Cedar Rd north of 147th St. An investigation determined that Jillian Lee Miller, 33, from Elgin was operating a 2010 Ford Flex southbound on Cedar Rd. when a deer entered the roadway and was struck causing an estimated $2,500 damage. Miller and four passengers in the vehicle were not injured. On November 15, 2016 at 5:17 PM the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a vehicle that struck a deer at R Ave. and 45th St. An investigation determined that Steven Richard Potratz, 64, from Westgate was operating a 2006 Dodge Durango northbound on R Ave. when a deer entered the roadway and was struck causing an estimated $4,500 damage to the vehicle. Potratz and a passenger were not injured. On November 18, 2016 at approximately 9:17 PM a Fayette County Deputy served an arrest warrant on Nathan A. McDowell, 21, of Rowley. Clayton County had issued an arrest warrant for McDowell for violation of his probation and there was no bond on the warrant. McDowell was later released to the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office. On November 20, 2016, at approximately 11:30 PM the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to an assault in progress in Arlington. Once Deputies arrived on scene and conducted an investigation and learned that the assault was over money exchange. Deputies learned that Barbara Bernadette Swaggerty, 50, of Oelwein, Swaggerty who was

demanding more money would not leave the residence and when the home owner called the Sheriff’s Office, she assaulted him and fled Barbara the area. Bernadette Further Swaggerty investigation and statements showed that Swaggerty was soliciting money for payment of sexual acts. Swaggerty was then arrested on November 22, 2016 on a warrant for Assault causing Bodily Injury (Serious Misdemeanor); and charged with Trespassing (Serious Misdemeanor) and Obstruction of Emergency Communications (Simple Misdemeanor). Swaggerty was transported to the Fayette County Jail where she awaits an initial appearance. This incident remains under investigation and more charges are likely going to be filed. On November 21, 2016, at approximately 10:00 PM the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call of a domestic disturbance in Maynard on 2nd Street North. After an investigation, Jacob Alan Baker, 23, of Maynard, was arrested and charged with Domestic Abuse Assault causing Bodily Injury (Serious Misdemeanor). Baker was transported to the Fayette County Jail where he awaits an initial appearance. On November 24, 2016, at approximately 12:15 PM, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call of a domestic disturbance on 4th St. NW in Waucoma. After a Fayette County Sheriff’s Office investigation, Bern Daniel Larsen, 30, of Waucoma, was arrested for Domestic Assault. Larsen was taken into custody and transported to Fayette County Jail, where he awaits initial appearance. On November 27, 2016 the Fayette County Sheriff’s office took

a report of a car vs. deer accident in the 27000 block of Harding Road. Upon investigation Travis Rovang of West Union was travelling in his 2013 Chevy Malibu when a deer entered the roadway and was struck causing approximately $2,500 worth of damage. On November 28, 2016 at 7:55 PM the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a vehicle that hit a cow on 210th St. west of Hawkeye. An investigation determined that Meranda May Larson, 24, of Hawkeye was operating a 2001 Ford Focus west bound on 210th St when she struck a cow in the traveled portion of the roadway.

coroner is on his way. The country was a third of the way through FDR’s Great Depression and needed this medicine badly. Another great movie from the Depression era is “Tarzan and his Mate” (1934). This one is not rated. It is partially responsible for the advent of movie ratings, however. The violence is shocking and the partial nudity is artful and beautiful. The violence part is where I would advise parents to be careful with young children. The technology is ancient and amazing for its day. The story is timeless and captivating. Sensitive university students and professors better steer clear. When I was a little kid I lived within a good bike ride of Will Rogers State Park. We used to ride

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Reports from the Allamakee County Emergency Dispatch The following reports are complied from the call log maintained by the Allamakee County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Dispatch Center for Monday, November 28 through Sunday, December 4, 2016. These items are a matter of public record. Per advisement of the Allamakee County Sheriff’s Department, a criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. Monday, November 28 1:09 pm - Disturbance, 100 block of West St., Waukon. 10:40 pm - Disturbance (possible break-in) Northgate Ave. NW, Waukon. Tuesday, November 29 11:22 am - Fire department, Firecontrolled burn, Lansing Harpers Rd., Lansing. 3:47 pm - Motor vehicle accident, 3rd Ave. NW, Waukon. Wednesday, November 30 11:46 am - Disturbance, 100 block of 3rd Ave. SE, Waukon. 6:09 pm - Theft, 900 block of 2nd Ave. NW, Waukon. Thursday, December 1 12:17 pm - Motor vehicle accident (hit and run), 500 block of W Main St., Waukon. 2:00 pm - Theft (check business), 100 block of E Tilden St., Postville. Friday, December 2 2:10 am - Motor vehicle accident (vehicle in ditch), 600 block of Main St. NE. 10:03 am - Assault, 100 block of N Lawler St., Postville. 10:14 am - Motor vehicle accident (truck vs. deer), Great River Rd., Harpers Ferry. 1:36 pm - Disturbance, 100 block of S Lawler St., Postvile. 2:28 pm - Theft (log chain), 2700 block of Meiners Rd., Dorchester. 5: 27 pm - Theft, Lawler St.,

up there and watch the millionaires play polo. This next movie is “Judge Priest” (1934, not rated) who is played by Will Rogers. You better see this one quick. The movie is extremely politically incorrect, full of cliches and reserved for those who have a sense of humor. The music is fantastic; the plot complex. The tendency of our society toward being easily offended has poisoned us with cultural handcuffs. Get together with a diverse group and set yourselves free. Dawn spends a lot of time bringing joy to nursing home residents so this next one was particularly dear to us. Be warned, more subtitles. This is a Swedish movie with seven languages. “The 100 Year Old Man Who Climbed

Postville. Saturday, December 3 11:00 am - Fire department, Firecontrolled burn, Lansing Harpers Rd., Lansing. 1:23 pm - Trespassing (truck parked in field driveway, no permission to hunt land), 2000 block of Lycurgus Rd., Lansing. 2:53 pm - Fire department, Motor vehicle accident, Concord Ave., Postville. 4:26 pm - Theft, 1200 block of 2nd St. NW, Waukon. 5:48 pm - Theft, 15200 block of Concord Ave., Postville. Sunday, December 4 1:42 am - Disturbance (possible fight), Main St., Waukon. 5:46 am - Motor vehicle accident (vehicle in ditch), State Hwy 76, Dorchester. 5:50 am - Motor vehicle accident (vehicle ditch), Forest Mills Rd., Waukon. 6:24 am - Motor vehicle accident (vehicle in ditch), State Hwy 51, Postville. 7:00 am - Trespassing, 600 block of Two Rivers Ln, Harpers Ferry. 7:40 am - Motor vehicle accident (one vehicle), Elon Dr., Waukon. 7:56 am - Motor vehicle accident (one vehicle), Great River Rd., Harpers

Out the Window and Disappeared” (2015 R, some violence) is an adventure that is just fun. Allan doesn’t much like sitting in the nursing home so he leaves. The staff brings in his cake with 100 candles and found him gone. There’s even some computer generated content for the younger set. I hope these films (see, I’ve become an elitist) help pass the cold nights a little faster as we head toward spring. Please comment on these columns through a letter to the editor or directly to me at 4selfgovernment@gmail.com. Between columns I share other “diverse” content on my blog: www.alternativebyfritz.com.

Ferry. 9:32 am - Motor vehicle accident (one vehicle), State Hwy 51, Waukon. 10:29 am - Motor vehicle accident (one vehicle), State Hwy 18, Postville. 11:33 am - Fraud (phone call), 500 block of N Sunset View St., Harpers Ferry. 11:50 am - Motor vehicle accident, State Hwy 76 SE, Waterville. 2:09 pm - Motor vehicle accident (vehicle in ditch), Gronna Dr., Waterville. 5:03 pm - Theft, 100 block of Main St., Waterville. 6:37 pm - Motor vehicle accident (vehicle in ditch), Old Rossville Dr., Waukon. 9:46 pm - Disturbance, 100 block of N 2nd St., Lansing. Jail Intake 11/27/16 Christine Sue Bell, 25, of North Liberty, Domestic Abuse Assault, Serious Misdemeanor. 11/27/16 Drew Kenneth Bell, 31, of Waukon, Violation of No Contact Order. 12/05/16 Jeffrey Dee Hamm, 55, of Waterville, Operating Vehicle While Intoxicated (OWI) / 2nd Offense, Aggravated Misdemeanor. 12/02/16 Irma Rosa Armijo, 49, of Postville, Mittimis-Sentence by Court.

Great Iowa Treasure Hunt fall publication State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald’s Great Iowa Treasure Hunt fall publication is in this week’s paper. The published list contains the most recent unclaimed property names that were added to the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. “The publication has the most up-to-date unclaimed property listings in the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt,” Fitzgerald said. “I encourage everyone to search for their name in the paper, even if you have checked before. You may also search for your name any time by visiting GreatIowaTreasureHunt. gov.” The Great Iowa Treasure Hunt program has returned over $221 million in unclaimed property to more than 508,000 individuals since Fitzgerald started it in 1983. Unclaimed property refers to

money and other assets held by financial institutions or companies that have lost contact with the property’s owner for a specific period of time. State law requires these institutions and companies to annually report and deliver unclaimed property to the state treasurer’s office, where it is held until the owner or heir of the property is found. Common forms of unclaimed property include savings or checking accounts, stocks, uncashed checks, life insurance policies, utility security deposits, safe deposit box contents and many other types of property. Visit the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt at GreatIowaTreasureHunt. gov to begin your search. Be sure to like Great Iowa Treasure Hunt on Facebook and follow the program on Twitter (@GreatIATreasure).

Clayton County Courts Clerk of Court: There was an estimated $5,000 damage to the vehicle. Larson and two passengers were not injured. On November 29, 2016 at approximately 9:35 PM Fayette County Deputies were called to the 4,000 block of Highway 3 in reference to a semi vs. cow accident. Upon arrival it was discovered that Victor Reicks, 39, of rural Waucoma was traveling Eastbound when he struck a cow, which was in the traveled portion of the highway. No injuries were reported and the Freightliner Semi sustained approximately 6,500 in damages. Fayette County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Stanley Fire Department. Joshua James Levendusky, 34, of Oelwein turned himself into the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. He was wanted for failure to appear on Municipal Infraction Violation of Nuisance abatement – (Junk Vehicle) he is currently being held in the Fayette County Jail on $300 bond.

Terry Scott, Edgewood seat belt violation, $57.50 fine, $17.50 surcharge, $60 costs Michael Ott, Iowa City, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Shawn Kuhse, Elkader, fail to have control, $115 fine, $40 surcharge, $60 costs James Langreck, West Union, speeding, $80 fine, $28 surcharge, $60 costs Gabriela Merlos, Darlington, WI, expired license, $50 fine, $17.50 surcharge, $60 costs Calvin Karberg, Galena, IL, speeding, $80 fine, $28 surcharge, $60 costs Amanda Reynolds, McIntire, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Debra Mormann, Guttenberg, speeding, $40 fine, $7 surcharge, $63 costs Damien Luyet, Madison, WI, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Christopher Swick, Cedar Rapids, speeding, $80 fine, $28 surcharge, $60 costs William Stoops, East Peoria, IL, speeding. $20 fine, $7 surcharge, $60 costs Shelby Swanson, Strawberry Point, operation without registration, $57.50 fine, $22.50 surcharge, $60 costs Philip Carmichael, Knoxville, TN, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Judith Tuecke, Guttenberg, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs William Howe, Waukon, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Mark Levy, Amherst, MA, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs

Jeremiah Babcock, Fridley, MN, speeding, $80 fine, $28 surcharge, $60 costs Frank O’Connor, Dubuque, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Ryan Bergan, Elkader, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Janet Jahimak, La Crosse, WI, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Judith Schroeder, Dyersville, improper passing, $100 fine, $35 surcharge, $60 costs Irven Hale, Guttenberg, hunting violation, $100 fine, $35 surcharge, $60 costs Ryan Mueller, Garnavillo, hunting violation, $100 fine, $35 surcharge, $60 costs Matthew Meyer, Mount Vernon, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Robert Phythian, At. Paul, MN, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Mathew Johnson, Elkader, speeding, $40 fine, $14 surcharge, $60 costs Matthew Espey, Clinton, speeding, $20 fine, $7 surcharge, $60 costs Jacob Aulwes, St. Olaf, operate without registration, $50 fine, $17.50 surcharge, $60 costs Troy McKee, Lansing, drive while suspended, $250 fine, $87.50 surcharge, $60 costs

District Court: Jacob Steger, 38, Elkport, assault causing bodily injury, $315 fine, $110.25 surcharge, $2,620 costs, 14 days in jail and 1 year probation

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Community Presbyterian Postville Rev. Gary Catterson

Forest Mills United Methodist Postville Kim Gates Pastor

Wednesday, December 14: 2:30 pm Bible Study at GMG; 5 pm Confirmation Thursday, December 15: 9 am PW Sewing Sunday, December 18: 8:45 am Bible Study; 9 am Sunday School; 10:15 am Worship Monday, December 19: 6 pm B&G; 6:30 pm A&P; 7 pm Session at the Manse Tuesday, December 20: Newsletter Items Due Wednesday, December 21: 12 pm Senior Citizens Potluck; 2:30 pm Bible Study at GMG; 5 pm Confirmation St. Bridget, Postville St. Mary, McGregor St. Patrick, Monona Fr. Nils de Jesús Hernández Mass Schedule St. Bridget, Postville Friday, 9 am; (except 3rd Friday of the monthGood Samaritan at 10 am; Saturday, 7 pm (Spanish Mass) Sunday, 10:30 am St. Mary, McGregor Wednesday, 9 am; except 1st Wed. of the month-Great River Care Center at 2:30 pm Saturday, 4:30 pm St. Patrick, Monona Thursday, 9 am; except 2nd Thurs. of the monthGarden View at 10 am Sunday, 8 am St. Paul Lutheran Monona Pastor Erika Kielstrup Wednesday, December 14: 6 pm Bell Choir Rehearsal; 7 pm Advent Worship; 7:30 pm Cantata Rehearsal Sunday, December 18: 10 am Cantata Worship and Eucharist Service; 11 am Fellowship Wednesday, December 21: 6 pm Bell Choir Rehearsal; 6 pm Confirmation; 7 pm Advent Worship East Clermont Lutheran Church Clermont Pastor Ron Roberts Wednesday, December 14: 9 am-12 pm Office Hours Sunday, December 18: 9 am Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship Wednesday, December 21: 9 am-12 pm Office Hours; 3-5 pm Confirmation

Sunday, December 18: 9 am Worship and Children’s Sunday School; 10 am Adult Sunday School St. Paul United Methodist Waukon Kim Gates Pastor Wednesday, December 14: 7 pm Admin. Council Meeting Friday, December 16: 5:30 pm Christmas Program Practice Sunday, December 18: 10:15 am Coffee Fellowship; 10:45 am Worship and Christmas Program St. John Lutheran, Luana and Farmersburg Rev. Harold R. McMillin, Jr. Wednesday, December 14: 3 pm Confirmation; 6 pm Choir Practice at Farmersburg; 7 pm Council Meeting-F Thursday, December 15: 11 am Worship/Eucharist at Garden View by Farmersburg Sunday, December 18: 9 am Sunday School Christmas Program-L with Fellowship Following; 10:30 am Worship/Eucharist at F; 7 pm Candlelight at Good Sam/ Luana Monday, December 19: Newsletter Items Due Wednesday, December 21: 4 pm Confirmation, Christmas Party; 7 pm Choir-F St. Paul Lutheran Postville Pastor Lynn Noel Greg Hamm, Family Ministry Wednesday, December 14: 9 am Bible Study/LB; 10:30 am Staff Meeting; 12 pm Ruth Circle/EPT; 1:45-3:30 pm Confirmation; 5-7 pm Cub Scouts/FH; 6 pm Bell Choir; 7 pm St. Paul Choir Thursday, December 15: Voice Deadline; Pastor’s Day Off; 12 pm Deborah Circle/EPT Friday, December 16: After game-11 pm Paul’s Place Saturday, December 17: 5:30 pm Carols by Candlelight and Communion/FH Sunday, December 18: Fourth Sunday of Advent, 10 am Sunday School Christmas Program and Communion; 11:30 am Sound Board Info Meeting; 2-4 pm Cub Scouts/

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St. Olaf Lutheran Parish Marshall E. Hahn, Pastor Wednesday, December 14: 6 pm 1st Yr. Confirmation-N; 7 pm 2nd Yr. Confirmation-N Thursday, December 15: 3 pm Strawberry Point Lutheran Home Board Meeting Sunday, December 18: 8 am Senior Choir-N; 8:45 am Holy Communion-N; 9 am Sunday School-M; 10 am Sunday School-N; 10:15 am Holy Communion and Sunday School Christmas Program-M; 12 pm L.L. Christmas Caroling-N; 6 pm Norway S.S. Christmas Program Tuesday, December 20: 9:30 am Pastor’s Text Study Wednesday, December 21: 6:30 pm Confirmation Christmas Party-M Bethlehem Presbyterian Church Postville Sunday, December 18: 8:45 a.m. Services Followed by Coffee and Fellowship; Sunday School Following Worship Services Frankville Community Presbyterian Church Sunday, December 18: 10:30 am Worship Service Living Faith United Methodist Parish Rev. Dennis Hopes Monona / Giard / McGregor Wednesday, December 14: 9 am Coffee Fellowship at Monona Sunday, December 18: 8 am Worship at McGregor; 9:15 am Worship at Giard; 10:30 am Worship at Monona Tuesday, December 20: 8:30 am Advent Bible Study at Maggie’s Dinner; 6:30 pm Advent Bible Study at Monona Wednesday, December 21: 9 am Coffee at Monona; 6:30 pm SPPRC Meeting at Monona Salem United Church of Christ Waukon Rev. Susan Kilmstra Wednesday, December 14: 5-5:30 am Calleen in Office Thursday, December 15: 1:30 pm Women’s Fellowship; Potluck, Bring a prayer, poem, song, Christmas reading to share; 4:30 pm until done, Calleen in Office Sunday, December 18: 8:30 am Confirmation; 9:15 am Sunday School; 10:30 am Worship/ Children’s Program/Bucket Sunday.OCWM; 11:30 am Christmas Celebration Wednesday, December 21: 5-7 pm Calleen in Office Zion Lutheran Church Castalia

Hebrews 12: 14 NIV Our society often glories in war and the waging of war, and we justifiably praise the virtues of the good soldier, whose courage and fighting skills help to keep us safe and protect us from our enemies. But should we not also praise those who devote their lives to peace and who try to find peaceful means of resolving disputes? Wise Generals agree that war should be a last resort, and in our personal lives too we should find every means of avoiding conflict before coming to blows or even engaging in verbal warfare. Are you a source of peace and calmness at work and in your home or a source of strife and division? There are those who seem to thrive on strife and like to argue and sow division wherever they go. If you can’t turn them around with a kind word or a soft look, then it might be best to just leave them alone. It’s hard to have a fight all by yourself, though some people try hard to do just that. Strive for peace in your life and see if it doesn’t spread to those around you. – Christopher Simon

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Iowa Finance Authority Awards more than $6.2 million to 25 Local Housing Trust Funds for Housing Initiatives The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors today approved a total of more than $6.2 million in grants to 25 Local Housing Trust Funds to support local affordable housing initiatives which will assist 2,326 Iowa families. The funding is provided from the State Housing Trust Fund’s Local Housing Trust Fund program. “The Iowa Legislature created the Local Housing Trust Fund program to allow certified Local Housing Trust Funds the ability to efficiently fulfill unique local affordable housing needs and these awards will do just that,” said Iowa Finance Authority Executive Director Dave Jamison. “The grants announced today are leveraging an additional $2.8 million in local contributions, which is a testament to the shared commitment to provide Iowans with a place they can be proud to call home.” The grant funds will be used for initiatives such preserving aging housing stock, subsidizing local down payment assistance programs, providing low-interest loans or grants to assist Iowans in home rehabilitation, financing construction of new single-family housing for low-income Iowans and supporting housing for persons with disabilities and homeless assistance programs. The State Housing Trust Fund was created by the Iowa Legislature in 2003. Since its inception, the program has provided $56.4 million in affordable housing assistance that has benefited more than 20,300 Iowa families. This funding has leveraged another $153.2 million in other funds or $2.44 for every dollar of State Housing Trust Fund investment. The State Housing Trust Fund helps ensure decent, safe and affordable housing for Iowans through two programs. The Local Housing Trust Fund Program receives at least 60 percent of the State Housing Trust Fund allocation to provide grants for organizations certified by the Iowa Finance Authority as a Local

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Iowa State Extension and Outreach will hold Dairy Days in Jan. and Feb. Iowa dairy producers will have the opportunity to hear Iowa State University Extension specialists share information on emerging dairy industry issues at the 2017 Dairy Days scheduled at seven eastern Iowa locations. At this year’s program, producers will learn about colostrum quality, millionaire model dairies, woodland and wildlife opportunities, successful farm transitions, forages, and balancing SCC and milk quality decisions. Dairy Days will be offered at these locations in January and

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Winter is Here!

Birthday: November 14 Parents: Joseﬁna Escamilla and Zacarias Solis

Even though winter doesn’t ofﬁcially start for another week, the bitterly cold weather has ﬁnally settled over Iowa. In order to survive the winter, here are a few tips that might help make the long winter days more bearable.

Siblings: Mariana, Daniel Alejandro, & David Leonardo Activities: Softball, Painting, Student Ambassador, Work Favorites: Painting, Helping people, Having fun, Making new friends, Going new places, Traveling, and Having long talks with good people. Most Memorable Moments at PHS: All the fun times I had with my classmates in class, and the school dances. Favorite Quote or Words of Wisdom: “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass but to learn to dance in the rain.” “Diﬃcult roads often lead to beautiful destinations” If you only had one meal left, what would you choose to eat? My mom’s red enchiladas with agua de horchata One thing you learned from your parents that sticks in your memory: “You have to try ﬁrst before you say you can’t do it”, and they always tell me to pick my self up and keep moving forward no matter how hard it gets because going forward is the only thing we can do.

1. Dress in layers. It is always easy to take something off if it gets to hot.

Birthday: January 1 2. Stock up on hot chocolate and marshmallows. A good cup of hot chocolate can brighten even the dreariest of days. Parent: Abdiyo Hussein 3. On not so cold days, find time to have a snowball fight or Siblings: Ali, Umel, Noah, Shamsadin, Zahra sledding party with family or friends. Spending time with family and friends is sure to lead to laughter which promotes Favorites: Playing soccer, kickball, and games; Cooking food happy feelings. Most Memorable Moments at PHS: Having fun with my friends 4. Have a great soup recipe. After spending the day outside throwing snowballs or sledding, a nice and hot bowl of soup Favorite Quote or Words of Wisdom: Do what you want and will send of flood of warmth through your bones. do your best These are just of few tips that make winter “Bearable!”

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Pirates wrestle four duals at North Linn and finish fourth at Nashua-Plainfield tournament on Saturday CHAD DRAHN

HERALD SPORTS Thursday evening the wrestlers went to North Linn where they participated in four duals and went 2-2 on the night. Leading the way for the Pirates was Uvaldo Camarillo, who was perfect on the night going 4-0. Cole Spain, Mac Hughes and Elfgego Marroquin each went 3-1 on the night. Coach Bobby Schultz said, “We wrestled pretty well as a team. We have a few kids who have been out due to injury and we are hopeful to have them back by the end of the week.” vs. Central The Pirates defeated Central at the meet by a score of 54-12. Results are as follows: 195: Arnoldo Lopez won by forfeit 220: Cole Spain over Matt Whittle by fall in 4:50 285: Raymond Reinhardt won by forfeit 113: Uvaldo Camarillo won by forfeit 120: Alfonzo Vazquez won by forfeit 126: Elfego Marroquin won by forfeit 132: Hayden Mielke won by forfeit 158: Tony Vazquez won by forfeit 145: Ian Wright won by forfeit 152: Mac Hughes lost by fall in 5:56 170: Aldo Gonzalez lost by fall in :35 vs. Central City The Pirates defeated Central City by a score of 60-3 in their second match of the night. Results were as follows: 170: Gonzalez won by forfeit 182: Lopez won by forfeit 220: Spain won by fall in :43 285: Reinhardt won by fall in

1:54 113: Camarillo won by forfeit 120 A. Vazquez won by forfeit 126: Elfego Marroquin won by forfeit 132: Mielke lost 14-7 138: T. Vazquez won by forfeit 145 Wright won by forfeit 152: Hughes won by forfeit vs North Linn North Linn defeated the Pirates by a score of 56-15. 220: Spain won by forfeit 285: Reinhardt lost by fall in :39 113: Camarillo won 3-2 120: A. Vazquez lost by fall in 1:29 126: Marroquin lost by tech fall 15-0 132: Mielke lost by fall in 5:37 138: Wright lost by fall in 3:23 152: Hughes won by forfeit 170: Gonzalez lost 14-7 285: Lopez lost by fall in 1:58 126: T. Vazquez lost by fall in 2:33 170: A. Lopez won by fall in 1:03 vs. Maquoketa Valley In the final match of the night the Pirates took to the mats against Maquoketa Valley where they went down by a score of 48-30 in a hard fought match. Results are as follows: 285: Reinhardt won by fall in 1:45 113: Camarillo won by fall in :34 120 A. Vazquez won by fall in 2:29 132: Marroquin won 8-7 152: Hughes won 8-6 170: Gonzalez lost by fall in :29 220: Spain lost by fall in 5:04 Nashua-Plainfield Tournament Saturday the wrestlers traveled to Nashua where they participated in the Nashua-Plainfield tournament. As a team they placed fourth out of eleven teams while having eight wrestlers on the mat.

Elfego Marroquin wrestles in tournament action at Nashua-Plainfield last Saturday. He was undefeated on the day and brought home a first place medal for the Pirates. He and Uvaldo Camarillo were the top finishers for the Pirates. PHOTO BY SUE MUELLER

Nashua-Plainfield Varsity Tournament results for Postville 113 - Uvaldo Camarillo (13-0) placed 1st and scored 24.00 team points. Quarterfinal - Uvaldo Camarillo (Postville) 13-0 won by fall over J.t. Stocker (MFL, MarMac) 0-2 (Fall 1:34) Semifinal - Uvaldo Camarillo (Postville) 13-0 won by fall over Riley Delegardelle (Hudson) 0-2 (Fall 0:23) 1st Place Match - Uvaldo Camarillo (Postville) 13-0 won by decision over Jakob Whitinger (Nashua-Plainfield) 11-3 (Dec 14-9) 120 - Alfonzo Vazquez (7-8) placed 4th and scored 7.00 team points. Round 1 - Will Portis (Rockford) 16-1 won by tech fall over Alfonzo Vazquez (Postville) 7-8 (TF-1.5 2:26 (17-2)) Round 2 - Zach Trudo (MFL, MarMac) 8-6 won by major decision over Alfonzo Vazquez (Postville) 7-8 (MD 11-2) Round 3 - Colin Schmitz (Columbus Catholic) 4-7 won by decision over Alfonzo Vazquez (Postville) 7-8 (Dec 10-3) 126 - Elfego Marroquin (11-4) placed 1st and scored 24.00 team points. Quarterfinal - Elfego Marroquin (Postville) 11-4 won by fall over Michael Stille (Nashua-Plainfield) 1-10 (Fall 0:46) Semifinal - Elfego Marroquin (Postville) 11-4 won by decision over Ethan Litterer (Clarksville) 8-6 (Dec 3-1) 1st Place Match - Elfego Marroquin (Postville) 11-4 won by fall over Caden Schrage (Northwood-Kensett) 8-2 (Fall 1:11) 138 - Hayden Mielke (3-11) placed 6th and scored 3.00 team points. Quarterfinal - Tristen Brase (Nashua-Plainfield) 12-5 won by fall over Hayden Mielke (Postville) 3-11 (Fall 2:11) Cons. Round 1 - Hayden Mielke (Postville) 3-11 received a bye Cons. Semi - Tristin Gilles (Hudson) 7-6 won by decision over Hayden Mielke (Postville) 3-11 (Dec 9-4) 5th Place Match - Trevor Johnson (Rockford) 4-3 won by tech fall over Hayden Mielke

Cons. Semi - Raymond Reinhardt (Postville) 9-5 won by fall over Marcus Brandt (Northwood-Kensett) 1-2 (Fall 1:09) 3rd Place Match - Dawson Ellingson (Hudson) 11-1 won by fall over Raymond Reinhardt (Postville) 9-5 (Fall 4:15)

Reinhardt Raymond Reinhardt wrestles at the Nashua-Plainfield tournament last week. He finished the day in fourth place. Cole Spain also received a fourth place medal. PHOTO BY SUE MUELLER

(Postville) 3-11 (TF-1.5 3:32 (20-3)) 152 - Mac Hughes (14-4) placed 5th and scored 9.00 team points. Quarterfinal - Ethan Fulcher (Hudson) 11-2 won in tie breaker 1 over Mac Hughes (Postville) 14-4 (TB-1 9-4) Cons. Round 1 - Mac Hughes (Postville) 14-4 won by fall over Shane Hillesheim (NashuaPlainfield) 2-4 (Fall 3:38) Cons. Semi - Riley Doeppke (MFL, MarMac) 11-3 won by fall over Mac Hughes (Postville) 14-4 (Fall 1:36) 5th Place Match - Mac Hughes (Postville) 14-4 won by major decision over Caleb Kliment (Northwood-Kensett) 4-3 (MD 14-3) 170 - Aldo Gonzalez (7-7) placed 5th and scored 7.00 team points. Quarterfinal - Adam Lovrien (Clarksville) 8-6 won by tech fall over Aldo Gonzalez (Postville) 7-7 (TF-1.5 2:40 (17-0)) Cons. Round 1 - Aldo Gonzalez (Postville) 7-7 received a bye Cons. Semi - Colton Dettman (MFL, MarMac) 9-5 won by fall over Aldo Gonzalez (Postville) 7-7 (Fall 0:24) 5th Place Match - Aldo Gonzalez (Postville) 7-7 won by forfeit over Evan Kalainoff (Nashua-Plainfield) 4-10 (For.) 220 - Cole Spain (9-5) placed 4th and scored 13.00 team points. Quarterfinal - Cole Spain (Postville) 9-5 won by major decision over Gavin Varner (Northwood-Kensett) 4-9 (MD 13-4) Semifinal - Nathan Graves (Hudson) 7-0 won by fall over Cole Spain (Postville) 9-5 (Fall 4:51) Cons. Semi - Cole Spain (Postville) 9-5 won by fall over Grady Umbarger (Garner-Hayfield/ Ventura) 3-7 (Fall 5:52)

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Junior Varsity Champs Three junior varsity wrestlers received first place medals at NashuaPlainfield. They are Roberto Lopez, Sabino Chilel and WIlmar Soy. PHOTO BY SUE MUELLER

3rd Place Match - Trace Engel (Clarksville) 9-5 won by decision over Cole Spain (Postville) 9-5 (Dec 6-2) 285 - Raymond Reinhardt (9-5) placed 4th and scored 10.00 team points. Quarterﬁnal - Raymond Reinhardt (Postville) 9-5 received a bye Semiﬁnal - Nick Larson (MFL, MarMac) 9-4 won by fall over Raymond Reinhardt (Postville) 9-5 (Fall 1:21)

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Camarillo and Marroquin both ended up going 3-0 on the day as they came home with first place medals. Coach Schultz said, “They both proved they could win the close matches. It was good to see them both come in first.” Spain and Reinhardt both finished fourth and the coaches noted it was great to see them on the podium as well. Schultz added, “As a coaching staff we felt there were a few matches we should have won that went the other way. We are hopeful we will get the small mistakes corrected.”

Brooke Holthaus, a junior at Postville High School and the daughter of Kory and Donna Holthaus, is this week’s Pirates of the Week. Brooke was nominated by Linda Miller, 9th-12th Resource Teacher. Miller said, “Holthaus is not involved in many activities, but she is very helpful to other students when listening, working with them on homework, etc. She made ﬂash cards Brooke Holthaus for middle school vocabulary on her own, helps another student with his reading, and is quick to step in without being asked.” Technology teacher DeAnn Lenth commented, “Holthaus has completed two job shadows and two college visits recently. Our pre-employment students were expected to complete one of these tasks to help them with career decisions. Holthaus went above and beyond to help her make a successful career decision.” “Brooke is co-teaching the 5th/6th Grade Faith Formation class at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church and doing an awesome job,” added Julie Heitland. Brooke is also a member of the Postville FFA.

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The boys played Lansing Kee at home Tuesday night and were able to come away with the 58-39 win. Both teams got off to slow start as the score after the first quarter was 8-8. The Pirates out-scored the Hawks 12-10 in the second quarter and took a 20-13 lead into the halftime break. Coach Mike Sass said, “The game started out okay for us. We wanted to limit Brennan, who is Kee’s best player. I thought we did a nice job of that. We just needed to get our offense going in the first half.” He added, “In the first half we were missing some shots and weren’t getting a lot of movement from our offense. In the second half, we changed a couple things and the offense got going.” The Pirates came out on fire after the break and out-scored Kee High 20-7 in the third. The Hawks, however would not go away and they scored 19 points to the Pirates 18 in the final quarter. In the second half the Pirates changed their offense a little and started running some plays that they didn’t run in the first half. This helped to get the offense going much better in the second half. Owen Jacobson and Blake Wettleson were the top scorers with

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Jacob Steffans shoots a free throw in the game here last week against Kee High. PHOTO BY JENNIFER LUBKA

Up for a lay-up Owen Jacobson shoots a lay-up during the game last week against Lansing Kee High. The Pirates won the game as Jacobson scored 16 points. PHOTO BY JENNIFER LUBKA

16 and 14 points respectively. Jacob Steffans, who had eleven points, had the team’s only three point baskets as he was two for ﬁve from downtown. Nash Reicks had eight points and Aboody Abdullahi added four.. Avery Enyart had two points, Nick Jacobs added three. About the defense, Sass said, “I thought the defense was really good in the game. We did a nice job of limiting their best player and we made it tough for them to score.”

Harrison Dehning plays defense as he blocks out a Kee High player in the game played in the Pirate gym last week. PHOTO BY JENNIFER LUBKA

vs. Turkey Valley Friday night the boys were once again at home where they found themselves in a hard-fought battle with the Trojans of Turkey Valley. The Trojans, however, would outlast the Pirates and win the seesaw battle 41-50.

The score was knotted at 22-22 at the half as the teams were very evenly matched. However, Turkey Valley played lights out in the third quarter when they scored 20 points and the Pirates could only put up 9. The Pirates out-scored Turkey Valley 10-8 in the ﬁnal quarter, but it was too little too late. The coach said, “I thought we handled the ball pretty well against their defense and I thought we did a good job of that.” He went on, “The offense struggled for most of the game. We didn’t shoot the ball very well at all. We did a good job of not turning the ball over, but we couldn’t make our three point shots and were dreadful from the free throw line.” Jacobson and Steffans had 12 points each and Steffans had the team’s only three pointers as he scored two buckets from beyond the arc. Wettleson had eight points, and Reicks pumped in six. Enyart and Abdullahi each added one. The Pirates struggled at the charity stripe as they were only able to connect on nine of 25 attempts. The defense, Sass noted, was good except for the third quarter. He said, “We didn’t cover things like we needed to and they were able to score some points to make the difference in the game.” He added, “We wanted to rebound better, but that didn’t happen and we just needed to make shots and that didn’t happen either.” Tuesday the boys were to travel to Elkader to play Central and Friday night they North Fayette Valley at home.

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Winter Break Carnival at County Home Park, December 30 The Allamakee County Conservation Board will be hosting a Winter Break Carnival for youth ages 8-16 years of age at County Home Park Friday, December 30, 2016 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Activities will be free of charge and will include ice ﬁshing and snowshoeing. Snowshoes, trekking poles, and ice ﬁshing equipment will be provided by the ACCB. Participants should

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Basketball cheerleaders The basketball cheerleaders keep the crowd enthused during action here last week. They are (left to right) Lindsay Hangartner, Tracer Rankin, Jordan Hughes and Sarah Miller. PHOTO BY JENNIFER LUBKA

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