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Part of a Series By Michael Hohenbrink Editor A move to establish a new veterans home in the area could have a big impact, though it’s too early to tell just what is in store for veterans. Minnesota State Rep. Greg Davids has announced plans to chiefauthor legislation to set up a new veterans home in Fillmore County. Plans call for a facility with 140 beds with funding to come from $10 million in state bonding proceeds as well as from a combination of local and federal sources in addition to private sources. Davids argues that there is a need for such a facility, given that the nearest alternative is 75 miles away in Hastings, Minn. Particularly given the aging population, Davids predicted such a facility would fill up rapidly. The ages of the World War II generation, and veterans of Korea and Vietnam for that matter as well, mean considerable demand. Davids predicted the new facility would see beds go quickly. What remains to be seen, though, is whether the facility would be closed to only state residents or VETS to page 3

Board Hears Contract Proposal South Winneshiek’s school board members got their first look at an initial proposed contract for district staff. The board has until Jan. 9 to make its response. The South Winneshiek Education Support Professionals (SWESP) presented a proposal for 2017-2019 contract years during the Dec. 12 meeting of the school board. SWESP covers all full-time and part-time custodians, secretaries, para educators, transportation and food service personnel. The proposal covers two years. Speaking on behalf of SWESP, Shelly Staker, ISEA UniServ Director, agreed to waive a required response deadline of two weeks. Instead, the board agreed to respond at its next regularly scheduled meeting, set for Jan. 9 at the Calmar Board Room.

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South Winn Grad Works With Less Fortunate By Michael Hohenbrink Editor Erin Anderson doesn’t see entirely ordinary days. Indeed, for the South Winneshiek grad, a “day in the office” can be anything but. “To be honest, there is never a typical day in my office,” said Anderson. Since graduating from South Winneshiek, Anderson has found herself in San Francisco, working with Project Homeless Connect (PHC), an organization that works with people who are either experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of becoming homeless. “San Francisco has a host of nonprofits and social services organizations, and we aim to fill the gaps that we see in the city’s network of services,” said Anderson. “PHC’s social work team provides access to prescription glasses, dental care, medical care, hygiene supplies, assistance with obtaining state identification, mail service, and referrals and information about other services available in the city.” On paper, that sounds simple enough. Yet, the reality is more complex. “Although we have a list of services that we offer, clients don’t come with clear needs written out on a nice and neat to-do list,” said Anderson. “The life of someone living on the streets is extremely difficult and traumatic, and people come to our office looking for support with any number of needs beyond what we offer; some are looking for

TOP: Erin Anderson, a graduate of South Winneshiek, now works with the homeless in San Francisco. Shown here, Anderson poses beside the Golden Gate Bridge. ABOVE: Erin Anderson poses with coworkers from Project Homeless Connect, an organization that works with the homeless in San Francisco. LEFT: Pictured here, Anderson and coworkers meet with homeless clients. Photo courtesy Erin Anderson

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TV Could Share XC With New Hampton •SW's Decision Has TV Eyeing Options By Michael Hohenbrink Editor Turkey Valley is looking at options for cross country after a decision by the South Winneshiek school board to discontinue sharing. One possibility might be sharing with New Hampton. “We are certainly disappointed in that decision, but understand they must do what they feel is best for their students and district,” said Turkey Valley Superintendent Jay Jurrens in a statement via social media. “We certainly appreciate and thank them for the opportunity they provided our student athletes over the last two years. It was a great experience for our runners.”

SW CLASSIFICATION UNCERTAIN With the district’s partnership with Turkey Valley ended, South Winneshiek’s cross country program is looking at an unknown classification for next year. “We do not know…classification for next year at this point,” said Coach Kevin Kearney. “The BEDS document that is used for next [year's] classification will come out sometime later in the spring. However, we would have been in class 1A the past 2 seasons if we were not combined.” Given enrollment, a likely guess is possible. “Our school is not getting bigger,” said Kearney. “So, more than likely, we would be 1A next year as we would have been for the past couple years.” Coming up, the school will be considering how Turkey Valley could offer cross country next year. “We will be holding meetings with students, parents, and community members after the first of the year to figure out where to go from here,” said Jurrens. “We will start the conversation trying to figure out if and how we can bring the cross XC to page 3

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By Michael Hohenbrink Editor Waivers for students to be excused from physical education look to be likely in the near future at South Winneshiek. Citing “considerable interest” on the part of students, Superintendent Kris Einck briefed the South Winneshiek school board on a move to exempt some students from physical education. Under the proposal, students who are experiencing some significant hardship with their schedules and who have clearly met the goal of physical education would be eligible to have their obligations with physical education waived. This could apply if a student were, for example, out for basketball, a means by which the student would clearly be getting physical activity and training already. First raised last school year, the idea was the subject of a survey sent

out, Einck said. Many students appear excited at the idea, prompting the school to continue looking into such an exemption. Such an exemption would likely not be in place until the following school year, so current seniors will not benefit from the waivers. Also during the Dec. 12 meeting, the board heard from bus mechanic and driver Todd Wagner about the idea of seat belts on district buses. Multiple benefits are possible from the use of belts, both with safety and with keeping kids from being up and out of their seats. “The biggest thing is just to keep ‘em sitting down,” said Wagner. Not all buses are compatible with installing seat belts, board members heard. Cost to install belts would vary. Installing lap belts only would be cheaper than installing shoulder harnesses. At present, seat belts are optional under the law.

Students Celebrate The Holidays Check out page 4 for local students' Christmas letters. Students from Turkey Valley, CFS, St. Francis de Sales and Trinity Catholic School got into the act. Cherish the thoughts of children this holiday season.

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South Winneshiek students gave a vocal music concert Dec. 12 at the Ossian campus. Photo by Michael Hohenbrink

MERCY help with employment, others may be having legal issues, and many are just trying to find a safe place to spend the night.” All of which makes for interesting days. “When we open the office each morning, my job is to sit down with those who walk through our doors, listen to their experiences, and do my best to connect them to the resources they need,” said Anderson. “Since the life of someone experiencing homelessness or extreme poverty is unpredictable, so is my job.” After working with clients in the morning, the afternoons are spent on other tasks. “In the afternoons, we end our appointments with clients so that we have time to meet as a team to debrief the day’s events,” said Anderson. “PHC is very team oriented and we depend on one [another] for emotional support, suggestions for how to help clients, and coordination of our program as a whole. We also use this time in the afternoons to answer our resource phone line, follow up with clients over the phone and email, and coordinate our individual programs.” Anderson has a specific niche.

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LEFT: Anderson enjoys a lighter moment while still proclaiming, even in California, her Iowa connection. RIGHT: San Francisco's cable cars provide an interesting way to get around in the city where Anderson now works. “Each social worker has his or her own program to manage,” said Anderson. “I coordinate our dental program, so I spend a lot of time connecting with partner dental offices and schools to obtain free dental care for our clients. Depending on the severity of someone’s dental need, and the insurance they may have or not have, I am able to place them into appointments with appropriate dental partnerships and escort them to the clinics.” Homelessness is a prevalent issue for the city. “There are approximately 7,000 people experiencing homelessness in the city of San Francisco, and only 1,200 shelter beds in total,” said Anderson. “Currently, there are 1,000 people on the waiting list for a shelter bed. Those who are not in homeless shelters are staying temporarily with friends or family, sleeping on the streets, or living in cars or abandoned buildings.” A significant source of that problem stems from what would otherwise be a strength for the area. “Many of my clients have been displaced from their housing due to the technology boom in San Francisco, or they’ve been on a waiting list for affordable housing for 5 to 10 years,” said Anderson. “Of the 14 people who work at PHC, only 4 of us make up the social work staff who

are meeting face to face with clients on a daily basis. At times, it can be quite overwhelming to feel like I am making only a tiny dent in the problems facing this population in the city. That is the most difficult part of my work. It can be emotionally exhausting to hear about the experiences my clients are having while they are trying to survive on the streets.” Even being employed isn’t a sure protection. “Truthfully, many of the people I work with hold full-time jobs and they are still not able to afford an apartment in San Francisco,” said Anderson. “And when you think about it, would you want to leave the city where you grew up, where you work, and where your loved ones live?” Anderson tries to hold on to the virtue of hope, something that helps both her and her clients. The strain of the problem can be off-putting. “However, to stay hopeful and to be able to effectively support my clients and my teammates, I look for joy in the successes of our work,” said Anderson. “That can be anything from handing someone a pair of the glasses we made for them, allowing them to see clearly for the first time in years, to walking back from the dentist with someone who has finally been relieved of the pain in their teeth. Sometimes it’s a big

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success, like finding out that a client was able to obtain housing, or that they got the job they were applying for. Those are the moments that make me love the work that I do and the population I have the honor of working with.” Coming to work in such a position took Anderson on an interesting journey. Anderson is a 2014 graduate of Northwestern College in Orange City with a B.A. in Social Work and Spanish. “After college, I enrolled in a year of service with the Lutheran Volunteer Corps (LVC),” said Anderson. “LVC places volunteers in social justice-based organizations all over the country, and I interviewed with and was placed at Project Homeless Connect. Since I had only ever lived in Iowa, the prospect of moving to California was terrifying. And at the time, I could probably count on one hand the number of people I had ever talked to who were homeless. But I made the move and I am so grateful for the opportunities that have come from it. I worked at PHC for a year on a volunteer basis while living in a house with other LVC members.” After a year, PHC had seen what she could do. “PHC offered me a full-time position on staff,” said Anderson. Life in San Francisco is different than life in Iowa. The cost of a parking space is as much as rent back in Iowa. “It is very expensive to live out here,” said Anderson. “I pay $8 for a beer in San Francisco that would cost me $3 at the Horseshoe. It’s hard to be away from family and friends back home. But living in the technology capital of the country, I have many ways to stay connected to loved ones.” All in all, it’s been a good move. “It was a fun and interesting experience learning how to navigate a big city and familiarizing myself with public transportation,” said Anderson. “With that comes many opportunities for things to do and see; I live in a beautiful part of the state with access to beaches, hiking, and sightseeing. The one thing I don’t miss about Iowa is the winter weather and the cold. I am flying back for the holidays soon, and I’m hoping that you all find a way to melt the snow by the time I get there!”

Book Winner Sawyer Timp was the winner of this year's book drawing held in conjunction with Christmas in Calmar. Shown here, Timp receives his books in the office of the Calmar Courier with his mother, Robin Timp. Photo by Michael Hohenbrink

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Turkey Valley FFA Chapter Receives $2,000 Grant Turkey Valley FFA Chapter has received a $2,000 Working Here Fund grant to start an FFA chapter. The grant is provided through Farm Credit Services of America’s (FCSAmerica) Working Here Fund. Turkey Valley is establishing an FFA chapter, which will offer students the opportunity to grow in leadership and agriculture careers. Funds will be used to purchase chapter equipment such as an FFA banner, flag, gavel and block and other necessary equipment. “The hope is that graduates from Turkey Valley High School, as members of the FFA chapter, will return and grow the school district through their agricultural experiences,” said Ashley Mattke, agriculture instructor and FFA advisor at Turkey Valley School. “At FCSAmerica, many of us grew up in agriculture and continue to farm. We know first-hand the value of agriculture education and are proud to partner with Turkey Valley FFA Chapter to ensure future generations have the same opportunities for learning,” said Julie Hoodjer, vice president of retail operations at FCSAmerica’s Decorah office. Turkey Valley FFA is one of 99 organizations to receive a Working Here Fund grant in the third quarter of 2016. FCSAmerica awarded $133,405 during the latest grant cycle.

Office Closed With Holiday The office of the Calmar Courier will be closed Monday, Dec. 26, all day in honor of Christmas. The newspaper office will resume normal operation Tuesday, Dec. 27, at 8 a.m. An early deadline is in effect for the Dec. 27 issue. Legal notices should

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Briefs Early Dismissal/ Christmas Break South Winneshiek and Turkey Valley schools will close for Christmas break Thursday, Dec. 22. Turkey Valley will have a 1 p.m. early dismissal. South Winneshiek will have a 1:15 p.m. early dismissal. Both schools will resume classes Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017.

WMC Christmas Dinner Winneshiek Medical Center will host a Christmas dinner Sunday, Dec. 25, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

St. Wenceslaus Christmas Dinner The Annual St. Wenceslaus Community Christmas dinner will be held on Christmas day at Chihak Hall at noon.

Office Closed The office of the Calmar Courier will be closed Monday, Dec. 26, all day to allow staff to spend Christmas with family. The newspaper will reopen Tuesday, Dec. 27, at 8 a.m. The office will also be closed Monday, Jan. 2, and will reopen Tuesday, Jan. 3, at 8 a.m.

Public Transit Closed EARL Public Transit, a program of Northeast Iowa Community Action, will be closed on Monday, Dec. 26, and Monday, Jan. 2, for holiday observation.

Parkinsonʼs Support Group A Parkinson’s support group meeting is set for Wednesday, Dec. 28, at 1:30 p.m. in conference room B1 at the Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah.

New Yearʼs Eve Bash The Decorah Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a New Year’s Eve Bash in the Luther College Regents Center. The free event is open to all ages and runs from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31.

Blood Drives Blood drives have been scheduled in the area for the following locations: Decorah: Thursday, Dec. 22, from noon to 5:30 p.m., at Stone Ridge Community Church, 1111 Montgomery St. Fort Atkinson: Monday, Dec. 26, from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., at the Fort Atkinson Community Center, 303 3rd St. NW Waucoma: Thursday, Dec. 29, from 2 to 6 p.m., at the Waucoma Event Center, W Avenue Protivin: Friday, Jan. 6, Protivin Community Center, from 2 to 5:30 p.m.

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DAR Tackles Service Projects Hannah Lee Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met Dec. 3 at Gus & Tony’s in West Union. The group worked on several service projects at this meeting. Throughout the year, members have been making quilted Christmas stockings. At the meeting, these were filled with various stocking stuffer items and will be distributed to veterans in several care centers across northeast Iowa. Sixty-six veterans at nine facilities will receive these stockings along with DAR members’ thanks for their service to our country. Members also packed several boxes of items to be sent to active duty military personnel serving in Afghanistan and Kuwait. These will go to service men whose names have been brought forward by members of the chapter and will include enough contents to share with their unit members. Again this year, Hannah Lee Chapter has chosen to sponsor a family in need at Christmas time through Helping Services of Northeast Iowa. Items have been selected and were packed at the meeting. Forty Christmas cards for members who live away from the area or who were not able to attend the meeting were signed by those in attendance and readied for mailing. Regent Rebecca McCabe, of Cresco, spoke briefly about the chapter’s gavel and storage chest. The gavel is made of wood from the first log cabin built in Winneshiek County. The gavel is beautifully turned, extremely heavy. Hannah Lee Chapter members recite The American’s Creed at each meeting. McCabe reported that the creed will be celebrating its 100th anniversary. Composed by William Tyler Page in 1917, it was selected through a patriotic contest. In 1918, it was the title of a resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. The President General’s Message was given by Sarah Nowack, of Fort Atkinson. It told of the decorating efforts at the DAR national headquarters in Washington, D.C. for the holiday season open house.

The State Regent’s Letter was presented by Mary Anne Iliff, of West Union. State Regent Lucinda Carter related information regarding her recent tour of the DAR-sponsored schools and how inspired she was by the work that is being accomplished at each. Virginia Larimer, of Oelwein, gave the National Defense Message, a report on the history of the Pentagon. Ground was broken on the building in September 1941, and construction was completed in January 1943. The building is five stories above ground with two basement levels. There are five ring corridors per floor, 131 stairways and 19 escalators, and 26,000 employees send 1 million emails per day, and there are 200,000 phone calls each day. Regent McCabe gave the Constitution Minute. Wendy Novak and Marilyn Holland, both of Decorah, gave the Flag Minute and the Indian Minute reports, respectively. At the Decorah Middle School Veterans Day program, Sarah Nowack had been presented with the Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter American History Teacher of the Year Award. This was in recognition of her outstanding work with historical/educational summer bus tours to Washington, D.C. for eighth-grade students. Nowack has written the curriculum that she and others use for these educational tours. She is now eligible for the annual state award in this category. Nowack’s father, Lanny Seaton, was presented the DAR Certificate of Appreciation at this event for his service during the Vietnam War era. Nowack was honored to be able to pin the associated commemorative pin on her father. Several members of Hannah Lee Chapter were recognized for milestone years of membership. Mary Anne Iliff was awarded a certificate for 50 years of membership. Others with fifty years of membership are JoAnn Carlson, of Ankeny; LaFonda Meyer, of Fayette, and Diane Yarcho, of Shell Rock. Genevieve Baker, of Tucson, Ariz., has 40 years of mem-

UIU Faculty Member Receives Literary Honor Nomination An Upper Iowa University (UIU) faculty member has been nominated for the prestigious Pushcart Prize in Creative Nonfiction. Adjunct English Instructor and Writing Center Manager Katharine (Katie) Kress was nominated for the award by The Fourth River, which published the author’s essay “Body Memory” in spring 2016. Upper Iowa University (UIU) Adjunct English In“This is a huge honor structor and Writing Center Manager Katharine and surprise,” said Kress. (Katie) Kress has been nominated for the Push“Writers often work alone cart Prize in Creative Nonfiction. The author’s and receive a lot of rejec- essay “Body Memory” is expected to be posted tion. That’s just par for the to The Fourth River website in early January. course. So it’s always a The Fourth River published the essay in spring lovely surprise when your 2016 and later nominated Kress for the prestiwork is published and rec- gious honor. Photo courtesy UIU ognized. It would be a joy to win a Pushcart Prize. I would feel is the most honored literary project incredibly honored, but the nomination in America. Hundreds of presses and alone has inspired me to work even thousands of writers have been repreharder at developing my craft.” sented in the annual collection since its Published since 1976, the Pushcart inception 40 years ago. Prize: Best of the Small Presses series

4-H Grows Scientists at Workshop Participants in the Clover Cookie Factory learned how ingredients react in a recipe. On Dec. 10, at the Oneota Coop Classroom Kitchen, youth explored cooking techniques at a workshop held by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Photo courtesy ISU Extension

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Hannah Lee Chapter Regent Rebecca McCabe, of Cresco, presents Mary Anne Iliff, of West Union, with a certificate noting her 50 years of DAR membership. Photos courtesy Hannah Lee Chapter

Packing boxes at the DAR meeting for active duty military in Afghanistan and Kuwait are Rebecca McCabe, of Cresco, Mindy Rhode, of Hawkeye, and Wendy Novak, of Decorah. bership. Thirty-year members are Frances Burns and Angie Reynolds, both of Decorah. Certificates for these women will be mailed or presented at a future meeting. Guests at the meeting were Mindy Rhode, who is a prospective member, and Carolyn Seaton, mother of Sarah Nowack. Hostess was Virginia Larimer. Hannah Lee Chapter does not

meet during the winter months. The next meeting will be held April 1, 2017, in Decorah at a location to be announced. The program scheduled is a tour of the Bily Clock Museum. Those interested in membership in this patriotic organization may contact any of the members mentioned in this article.

VETS whether officials would open the facility to residents of the Tri-State area. With Fillmore County bordering Iowa and lying in close proximity to Wisconsin, an open facility could accommodate veterans who currently face the prospect of a major uprooting. Iowa’s nearest, and only, veterans home is located in Marshalltown, approximately two hours away. For veterans, particularly as they advance in years, that can be a significant distance to relocate. Psychologically, it also removes them from support networks and loved ones. That’s a recurring problem for Iowa veterans as a patchwork of services and facilities complicates life. Medical care at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Iowa City, burial in the veterans cemetery in Van Meter near Des Moines and a single veterans home in Marshalltown leave veterans having to negotiate a far-flung network of services. As the driving force behind getting the new home in place, Davids said in a phone interview that he anticipated that the home would serve residents from nearby Iowa and Wisconsin. That would make the new facility unique as existing homes do not typically accept non-residents.

Working with veterans in Winneshiek County, the county’s veterans services coordinator Faith Hlubek noted the complexity of getting veterans admitted with boards of supervisors in individual counties having to vouch for residency. H l u b e k works with veterans who often have limited transportation options. Getting them care and services can be challenging. “If they opened a state veterans home in Fillmore County…that would be huge because that would be a lot closer than Marshalltown,” said Hlubek. Still, the devil is in the details. Iowa’s own veterans home is closed to those who are not resident in Iowa. “So, I’m not sure how that’s going to work,” said Hlubek. Hlubek noted the recent establishment of a veterans cemetery in Preston had already become popular with veterans. Families who can travel a short distance to visit the grave of a loved one have really appreciated that offering for their loved ones. A similar option for a home for veterans could likewise be popular. For residents of northern Iowa, the prospect of such a facility nearby could have an impact that would be significant Hlubek believes.

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Dan Neenan, director of the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS) at Northeast Iowa Community College’s (NICC) Peosta campus, has received the 2016 I-CASH Hall of Fame Award. I-CASH created the Hall of Fame Award in 2002 to recognize individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to agricultural safety and health in Iowa. A trained first responder, Neenan serves as a paramedic specialist and firefighter II Dan Neenan with the Epworth and Centralia/Peosta Fire Department. He serves on the Iowa EMS and I-CASH advisory boards, chairs the Iowa Community College Fire Program Manager task force, is treasurer of the Dubuque County EMS Association and has served on the Progressive Ag Foundation Board. In 2012, Neenan received an MBA from the University of Dubuque. “I am humbled to have received this honor, especially when awarded by some of the folks who were in the agricultural safety field when I first started at NECAS in 2000,” said Neenan, who was named director of NECAS in 2002. “We have come a long way with our ag safety programming, and that now includes grain bin rescue, confined space training and a Susan Harwood grant awarded in 2011 that allows NECAS to develop and deliver OSHA-approved safety programs.” Neenan has conducted numerous education programs on-site at NECAS, across Iowa and the U.S. His training programs are sought nationally and have brought him to 30 U.S. states.

XC country program back to Turkey Valley. If we cannot figure that out, we will look at all other possible ideas for the future of this program.” One key possibility might be partnering with New Hampton, which has an existing cross country program already. New Hampton’s program competed most recently at Class 2A. Athletics and Activities Director Brad Schmitt said he was not aware of any requests by Turkey Valley so far with regard to sharing. If a request were to be made, school board consideration would be needed. “We would want our school board’s input on that,” said Schmitt. A Turkey Valley graduate himself, Schmitt recognizes the possibility of such a move by Turkey Valley but said New Hampton would have to weigh the same factors weighed by South Winneshiek such as bumping a classification and whether the move would affect athletes at New Hampton. Additional possibilities for Turkey Valley to share with could include North Fayette Valley and Howard-Winneshiek. While Turkey Valley looks at options, parents, athletes and members of the community expressed their reaction. “In our eyes the sharing of the programs was a great success,” said Julie Snyder. “It has been a wonderful learning and life building experience.” Her son, Jordon, has taken part in the shared program as a Turkey Valley student running with South Winneshiek coaches and athletes. Snyder praised both athletes and coaches. “I cannot say enough good things about them,” said Snyder. Snyder believes the sharing was a positive thing. “On a personal level, Jordon being given the opportunity to run with SW helped him to grow as a person, built up his self confidence on and off the course, made his all around attitude more positive and gave him a better outlook on life,” said Snyder.

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Students Celebrate The Holidays CFS Letters to Santa

Second Grade Dear Santa, I can’t wait until you come! I want an Xbox, and a phone, and a remote control dog. Have good Christmas. Your friend, Alex

4-H Youth Solve Mysteries Twenty-two new 4-H members “Discovered the Mysteries of 4-H” with a Scooby Doo-themed New Member Night scavenger hunt Dec. 13 at St. Benedict’s Social Hall in Decorah. This program was led by Iowa State University Extension & Outreach staff in Winneshiek County. Photo courtesy ISU Extension

Turkey Valley kindergartners pictured include (front row, l-r): Karter Kriener, Eder Hernandez, Aubry Schroeder, Lauryn Dagit, Annebelle Scheidel and Bryn Franzen; middle row: Blade Hurd, Tierney Franzen, Brady Gruenberg, Hayle Gillen, Mackenzie Albertson and Aubrey Reicks; back row: Kole Adams, Jesse Upton, Bentley Hulbert, Jaxon Schultz, Liam Olliney, Alexa Mueterthies and Annika Kuennen. Photo courtesy Brenda Frana

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Leon Shatek, board member for the Turkey Valley Community School District, was honored Nov. 17 as IASB Board Member Amy Jurrens presented him with a certificate for completing the IASB Basics of Boardsmanship requirements. Photo courtesy Turkey Valley

Shatek Receives Basics of Boardsmanship Certificate At the Iowa Association of School Boards’ (IASB) 71st Annual Convention on Nov. 17, Turkey Valley school board member Leon Shatek was awarded a certificate for completing the Basics of Boardsmanship Certificate. Through IASB’s Basics of Boardsmanship program, Shatek completed four components focused on essential board learning concepts. IASB Board President Amy Jurrens commended Shatek for his hard work.

“This program ensures a solid foundation for school board governance, whether you’re a new or experienced board member,” Jurrens said. “The extra efforts put forth to complete this program are certainly commendable.” Three hundred thirty-five Iowa local school district, AEA and community college board members received this award. This is the first year this awards program has been offered to IASB members.

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South Winn Junior Allison Walz, the daughter of Jeremy and Becky Walz, of Calmar, is this week’s Warrior of the Week. Walz was nominated by Kurt Straube, an English teacher. Walz is involved in recreational swimming, high school swimming, basketball and student government. She is planning to attend the WALZ WALZ University of Northern Iowa for business and design after graduating high school in 2018. She would like to become a marketing manager for small businesses in northeast Iowa. “Allison is a hard worker in class and is always seeking to expand her understanding of the subjects we discuss,” said Straube. “Compared to her peers, Allison displays admirable maturity and focus that serve her well in the classroom. Allison approaches challenges with a level head and a sense of humor, and I believe those are valuable skills both during and after high school.”

In the event that Santa is unable to fulfill his duties and deliver presents, Turkey Valley kindergarten students have some ideas as to who they think could take over for Santa. Kole Adams – my elf, Annebelle, because she is small enough to fit through chimneys. Mackenzie Albertson – Mrs. Claus because she looks like Santa and would know how to do it. Lauryn Dagit – Santa’s elves because they are Santa’s helpers. Bryn Franzen – Superman because he can fly. Tierney Franzen – an elf because he

would know how to do it. Hayle Gillen – my big brother, Zac, because he is tall enough to get out of a chimney. Brady Gruenberg – a fireman because he has a rope. Eder Hernandez – my dad because he is strong. Bentley Hulbert – Rudolph because he can fly. Blade Hurd – Flash from Batman because he is fast. Karter Kriener – Superman because he can fly. Annika Kuennen – My mom and dad because they are skinny and could fit in

chimneys. Annebelle Scheidel – Mrs. Claus because she knows a lot. Alexa Mueterthies – Wonder Woman because she can fly. Liam Olliney – my dad and I because my dad can lift a deer. Aubrey Reicks – a person in the army because he has gear to use. Aubry Schroeder – my Grandpa Daryl because he is strong. Jaxon Schultz – my grandpa because he has a santa hat and beard. Jesse Upton – a magician because he has magic.

St. Francis de Sales Letters to Jesus Kindergartn Dear Jesus, I want my family to be nice all the time. Love, Avery Der Jesus, I want the people with disease to be healed. Love, Dillon Dear Jesus, Please can I have another sister? Love, McKenna Dear Jesus, I thank you for my friends. Greyson Dear Jesus, I want you to hep the world. Love, Jadyn Dear Jesus, I want the world to get along and stop fighting. Love, Mylee Dear Jesus, I want my family to be nice to each other. Love, Evy Dear Jesus, Thank you for everything! Parker Dear Jesus, I want a friend, Dad, toys, dinosaur, a watch, a bike. Love, Anthony. Dear Jesus, I want my friends to play with me. Love, Brody First Grade Dear Jesus, This Advent I promise to love you and care for you. This Christmas could you please bless the poor and the poor in spirit? You are God's only Son. Love, Gabby Dear Jesus, This Advent I promise to pray more. This Christmas could you please make me more holy? I love you very much! Love, Claire

Dear Jesus, This Advent I promise to pray more. This Christmas could you please make my family safe. I love you very much. Cameron Dear Jesus, This Advent I promise to treat others the way you want me to. This Christmas could you please bless the farmers? You make the best Shepherd ever! Love, Jordan Dear Jesus, I promise to treat others the way they want to be treated. This Christas could you please make me live longer? I love you very much! Cameron Dear Jesus, This Advent I promise to love God. This Christmas could you please love me? Love, Gracie Dear Jesus, This Advent I promise to walk my dog. This Christmas could you please forgive me? Jena Second Grade Dear Jesus, I love you. For Christmas I want love for everyone along with shelter, food, and clothes. I want to be with my family and friends. Bless us with kindness, education, and knowledge for everybody. Help us to be nice and give us courage. Love, Annie Dear Jesus, I want to be with my famiy and friends. I want love for everyone. I want everyone to be safe and healthy. Love, Isabelle Dear Jesus, I love you. I want for Christmas shelter food, and clothes. I want to be with my family and friends. Help my grandma and grandpa

stay healthy. Love, Dylan Dear Jesus, I love you! For Christmas I want to be with my family. I want love for everyone and for everybody. Bless my pets and my family. Love, Cody Bodensteiner Dear Jesus, I love you. For Christmas I want my family to be safe and have things to eat. For our new house, please watch over it and keep our new house safe. Bless my aunt. Thank you for the people in my family. Love, Landon Livingood Dear Jesus, I want love for Christmas and my friends and family to be happy, healthy and drive safely. Bless everybody with friendship and kindness. Encourage us to be smart, listen to others, and respect others. Love, Raymond Zweibohmer Dear Jesus, For Christmas I would like courage to not be afraid of heights. Bless me with knowledge and keep my family safe. Love, Landon Hemesath Dear Jesus, I love you! For Christmas I want family and fiends to be safe and healthy. I want love for everyone, good shelter, food, and clothes, kindness for everyone and courage. Bless us with warmer weather and that everyone will be nice. Love, Parker Kuennen

Dear Santa, Did you have a good summer? I want an Iowa Hawkeye sweatshirt, black pants, dresses, and toys. I hope you have a good Christmas. Your friend, Ashlyn Dear Santa, How are you? I would love you to send an Elf to my house. For Christmas I would love a remote control pulling set, a drone, a Brain Saw, a Nerf Gun, and a soccer ball. Fly safely. Your friend, Kolton

Dear Santa, How are you and your elves doing? For Christmas I would like a remote control truck, candy, maybe a gift card, a Green Bay Packers pillow, and a phone. Are your elves working on the presents? Your friend, William Dear Santa, How was your summer? I would like an iPhone, Iowa Hawkeyes jersey number 29 and an electric scooter. I hope you have a good Christmas. Love, Isaac Dear Santa, How are you? Did you have a great sum-

mer? Please give me an iPod, an iPad, and remote control drone, I don’t care what size I get. I also want a girl elf for Handsome. But don’t forget to wrap it, if you get it. My elf likes chocolate. Your friend, Henry Dear Santa, I hope you have a good Christmas. I want a 3DS Nintendo, Brain Saw, Silly Spray, Wet Head, a pet snake, TV, and a rainbow emji poo. I hope sharkey my elf grows a fin. Your friend, Carver Dear Santa, Hi Santa! How are the elves? This year for Christmas I would like a computer, iPod, tablet, iphone, a camera, a My Life Doll, a snowglobe, a kitten, a keyboard, and a Barbie doll. How do you travel all in one night? Your friend, Lilly Dear Santa, I can’t wait until Christmas. This is what I want for Christmas: a remote control dog, an iPhone Seven, a big red combine with a bean and corn head, little sprayer, and a corn chopper. Love, Gavin Dear Santa, How are your elves doing? May I have a computer, a Baby Alive, an iPod, a book, a coloring book, an electric scooter, Sand Alive, Germ-X, a Hatchimal, and markers. My Elf on The shelf is in my mom’s shugar bowl.

Love, Delaney Dear Santa, How is your day? For Christmas, I want a football a remote control car, Iowa Hawkeyes toys, Iowa state football cards, a Smart phone, a Hatchimal, GTA 5, and a iPhone. I love Christmas. Love, Graham Dear Santa, I can’t wait until Christmas eve. For Christmas I want an electric scooter, an iPod, a Tablet, fuzzy pillow, a drone, and a trampoline. I hope you had a good night with your elves. Your friend, McKenna Dear Santa, I hope you have a good day. I would like a tv, a computer, a drone, a Hatchimal, a pug, a tent, and a game called GTA 5 for an Xbox 360. Be sure to polish Rudolf’s nose. Love, Thomas Dear Santa, All I want is 3 things. They are a drone with a camera and a hamster and a real Elf on the Shelf that talks. How are you doing? Your friend, Carsen Dear Santa, How are you? Did you have a good summer? May I please have a computer, a science kit, baby rabbit and a Case Tractor? I will put cookies and milk out. Your friend, Theresa

Submitted Letters Dear Santa, Excavator Thanks Santa for giving presents. This year I would like my new baby sister to have some baby toys and books. I would like an excavator, dump truck, tractor and disc (little), also a big tractor, skid loader, forklift, a loader, and an I-phone. Can you please bring all the

presents on my list. Merry Christmas Santa Noah Timp Dear Santa, I would like an I-pod 6, Claas Combine, Mack cemi, fire truck, police officer, yellow Mack, cement truck (Mack), CAT mini-exscavator. Merry Christmas

Ethin Timp Dear Santa, Snowmobile with jeep and trailer, 4-wheeler, garbage truck, fork-lift, work van with pallets, dump truck and blade, snow blow, planter, and spraier, mower, tractor with claws, roller for bales, manure spreader, red thing with roller.

Trinity Students Letters to Santa Dear Santa, Can I have a toy Power Ranger? Can you leave me a big toy animal? Can I ride in your sleigh? Love, Xavier Dear Santa, Can you get me a new Kindle and a puppy? Love, Arabella Dear Santa, Can you please give me a ds? Can you please give me a smart watch can you please give me a pogo stick Love, Cole Dear Santa, Can you please git me a pogo stick I love you I also a Cinderella Castle I love you. Love Betsy Dear Santa, How is Rudolph How is the elves I have milk and cookies I have Sannta and Stuffed reiendeer. Love Kesley Dear Santa, Cud you ples get me a pgo stick I got sum cookies and milk haw are you Love Nora Dear Santa, Can you please get me toy Power Ranger and a Barbie house Love Chloe Dear Santa, Can I have a duble mixer. Can I have 14 cows, can I have a cimi.

Can I have a traler for them. Sincerely, Aaron Dear Santa, Can I please have mixses. A American girl doll please. Please can I have Shopkins. Sincerely, Ellaney Dear Santa, Hi Santa. My name is Kanin. Sincerely, Kanin Dear Santa, Could I have FS17 and a little cars simi with a grain trailer. John deer set and a new Ipod cas. And santa I have a queshten how many elves to you have? Sincerely, Hugo Dear Santa, I would like a 1/16 cemie for Christmas. Then I want a 1/16 pick up with a trailer and ranger. Then for my dog Jax give him a toy. Sincerely, Mitchell Dear Santa, I would like a mote centroll helicopter. And I would like a new plug’n gutar. And I wold like a new resling mat and a drum set a for weller. And my own Huscey and furmin Simulater. Sincerely, Kaden Dear Santa, I would like a baby alive stuff, beats, book, trolls. I love you how meny elves do you have Sincerely, Kendall Dear Santa, Can I have a tablet. I

want a ps4. Can I have an elf and a reindeer. Can I have another puppy. Can I have a big present. Can I have a big Tv. Can I be a milleonair. Can I have the biggest present. Can I have a lot of presents. Can I see you and not get coal for Christmas. You are the best santa because you always give me presents. Can I have a girlfriend. Because if I did I will give you a present. Sincerely, Jordan Dear Santa, I would like fish, bedding, candy, picture frames, woopy cushen, accents for my walls, mini ipad, silly string, cloths, crafts, clok. Thank you Santa. Your friend Karsyn. Sincerely, Karsyn Dear Santa, I would like a Shopkins ice cream truck, cow girl boots, a miney ipad. A Christmas tree for my bedroom. Sincerely, Bella

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Neighbor To Neighbor: A Special Christmas Edition

NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR BY SHARON BUSCH

There’s no place like home for the holidays. Fill your home with friends and loved ones to help celebrate the spirit of the season with a special meal rich in tradition, warmth and good cheer. I hope you find the following ideas useful in planning that special meal for your family and friends. Butternut and Acorn Squash Soup From Leah M. • • • • • • • • • •

1 butternut squash, halved and seeded 1 acorn squash, halved and seeded 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup chopped sweet onion 1 quart chicken broth 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper ground cinnamon to taste (optional) fresh parsley, for garnish

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place the squash halves cut side down in a baking dish. Bake 45 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Scoop the pulp from the skins. Discard skins. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion until tender. In a blender or food processor, blend the squash pulp, onion, broth, brown sugar, cream cheese, pepper and cinnamon until smooth. This may be done in several batches. Transfer the soup to a pot over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Garnish with parsley and serve warm. Judy’s Strawberry Pretzel Salad From Tom Quinlin • • • • • • • • •

1 1/2 cups crushed pretzels 4 1/2 tablespoons white sugar 3/4 cup butter, melted 1 cup white sugar 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese 1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 (6-ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O 2 cups boiling water 1 (16-ounce) package frozen strawberries

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together the pretzels, 4 1/2 tablespoons sugar and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9x13inch pan. Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly toasted. Set aside to cool completely. In a medium bowl, beat the sugar and cream cheese until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread evenly over the cooled crust. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes. In a medium bowl, stir together the gelatin mix and boiling water. Mix in frozen strawberries and stir until thawed. Pour over cream cheese mixture in pan. Refrigerate until completely chilled, at least one hour. Fresh Whole Wheat Rolls To make it easy and simple, I would suggest purchasing the rolls. If you love baking, try the following recipe from King Arthur flour. Dark & Soft Restaurant Dinner Rolls

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Dough: 1 1/3 cups warm water 4 tablespoons butter, softened 1/2 cup honey 2 3/4 cups unbleached bread flour 1 3/4 cups white whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon powdered caramel color; optional, but without it the rolls will lack their distinctive color 2 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast

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Topping: Yellow cornmeal

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Combine all of the dough ingredients in the bucket of a bread machine or in an electric mixer. If you’re using a bread machine, program it for the dough or manual cycle. If you’re using a mixer, start with the flat beater and then switch to the dough hook when the dough starts to form a ball and come away from the sides of the bowl. Mix and knead until you’ve formed smooth, slightly sticky dough. Note: You may also prepare this dough by hand. It’s very sticky and a bit messy at first but just keep at it, flouring your hands and trying not to add too much additional flour to the dough; eventually it’ll smooth out. Let the dough rise in the bowl (or bucket of the bread machine) for one hour. It won’t have doubled in size but should be just a bit puffy. Divide the dough into 10 even pieces (about 4 ounces each) and shape the pieces into 6” x 2” oval rolls. Coat each roll, top and bottom, with some yellow cornmeal. Place them on a lightly greased baking sheet and allow them to rise, covered, in a warm place, for 90 minutes to two hours. When you gently press your finger into one, the indentation will rebound quite slowly. Toward the end of the rising time, heat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake the rolls for 24 min-

utes, until the bottoms appear slightly browned (you’ll have to carefully pick one up to look) or until a digital thermometer inserted into the center of a roll reads about 200 degrees. Remove the rolls from the oven and cool them on a rack. Serve the rolls warm or at room temperature. Store at room temperature (well wrapped) for several days; freeze for longer storage. Yield: 10 rolls

Menu Appetizer Butternut and Acorn Squash Soup Salads Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Cranberry Apricot Pork Tenderloins From Taste of Home • • • • • • •

Bread Fresh Whole Wheat Rolls

1 cup dried cranberries 1 cup chopped dried apricots 3 tablespoons water 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each)

Entrees Cranberry Apricot Pork Tenderloins Creamed Pearl Onions Green beans Velvety Mashed Potatoes

In a small saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes or until fruit is softened. Cool. Heat oven to 400 degrees. On each tenderloin, cut a lengthwise slit down the center to within 1/2 inch of the bottom. Open the tenderloins so they lie flat. Cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 3/4-inch thickness; remove plastic. Spread with fruit mixture to within 3/4 inch of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; tie with kitchen string at 1 1/2-inch intervals. Line a shallow pan with heavy-duty foil. Place meat on a rack in prepared pan. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145 degrees. Let stand 5-10 minutes before slicing. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Dessert Golden Rum Cake Key Lime Pie Beverages Coffee, Wine, Milk, Water

Hot Cranberry Apple Cider

Creamed Pearl Onions From Tyler Florence • • • •

1 bag frozen pearl onions 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1/2 cup heavy cream kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Thaw pearl onions and then sauté in butter until golden brown. Deglaze by adding a little water at a time. Finish with heavy cream and reduce until you achieve a smooth consistency. Season the onions, to taste, with salt and pepper and serve immediately. Serves 4 to 6. French Cut Green Beans with Almonds and Fried Onions From Rachael Ray • • • • • • •

1 pound fresh green beans or frozen French-cut green beans salt 1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup slivered almonds (2-ounce package) 1/2 lemon, juiced ground black pepper 1 can fried onions

Bring one inch of water to a boil in a highsided sauté pan. If using fresh beans, cut them lengthwise while you wait for the water to boil. Add salt and green beans to boiling water and cook until just tender. Drain beans and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Return the skillet to medium heat and add the butter. When butter is melted, add the almonds and cook until golden brown. Return the green beans to the pan, along with the juice of 1/2 a lemon, add salt and pepper to taste. When warmed through, top with fried onions. Yield: 4 servings

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Heat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan. Sprinkle chopped nuts evenly over the bottom of the pan. In a large bowl, combine cake mix and pudding mix. Mix in the eggs, 1/2 cup water, oil and 1/2 cup rum. Blend well. Pour batter over chopped nuts in the pan. Bake in the heated oven for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Let sit for 10 minutes in the pan and then turn out onto serving plate. Brush glaze over top and sides. Allow cake to absorb glaze and repeat until all glaze is used. To make the glaze: in a saucepan, combine butter, 1/4 cup water and 1 cup sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat and continue to boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in the second 1/2 cup rum. Key Lime Pie From Ann Richardson • • • • •

1 cup heavy cream 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 large Yukon gold potatoes, peeled kosher salt freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup olive oil, optional chopped fresh chives, for serving

Warm the cream with the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until the butter melts; set aside. Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan with cold water to cover. Bring to boil then add 1 teaspoon of salt and reduce the heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until the potatoes are very tender. Drain. Pass the potatoes through a food mill or a ricer into a large mixing bowl. Stir in the warm cream and butter mixture until the cream is absorbed and the mixture is smooth. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper and finish them off by stirring in 1/4 cup olive oil and sprinkling with chives, if using. Yield: 6 to 8 servings. Golden Rum Cake From Jackie Smith • • • • •

1 cup chopped walnuts 1 (18.25-ounce) package yellow cake mix 1 (3.4-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix 4 eggs 1/2 cup water

1 (9-inch) prepared graham cracker crust 3 cups sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup sour cream 3/4 cup key lime juice 1 tablespoon grated lime zest

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine condensed milk, sour cream, lime juice and lime rind. Mix well and pour into graham cracker crust. Bake in heated oven for 5 to 8 minutes, until tiny pinhole bubbles burst on the surface of pie. DO NOT BROWN! Chill pie thoroughly before serving. Garnish with lime slices and whipped cream if desired.

Velvety Mashed Potatoes From Tyler Florence • • • • • • •

1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup dark rum (x2) 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup water 1 cup white sugar

Hot Spiced Cranberry Cider From Michele O’Sullivan • • • • • •

2 quarts apple cider 6 cups cranberry juice 1/4 cup of packed brown sugar 4 cinnamon sticks 1 1/2 teaspoons whole cloves 1 lemon, thinly sliced

In a large pot, combine apple cider, cranberry juice, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves and lemon slices. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove cinnamon, cloves and lemon slices. Serve hot. Till next year, here are a few interesting facts about the Christmas season you may not know. One of the most popular Christmas songs, “Jingle Bells,” was actually written for Thanksgiving. Christmas only became a national holiday in America on June 26, 1870. 86 percent rated spending time with family and friends as the best thing about Christmas with only seven percent quoting time off work, three percent food and drink and two percent presents “Silent Night” was written for a choir when the church organ broke down. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Blessed Holiday Season!!!

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Christmas Services Scheduled Worship Schedule

Area churches have scheduled Christmas services. Services include: Dec. 24 Calmar: St. Aloysius, 4 p.m.; Calmar Lutheran, 5:30 p.m. Decorah: St. Benedict, 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 10 p.m. Festina: Our Lady of Seven Dolors, 4 p.m. Fort Atkinson: St. John Nepomucene, 6 p.m. Lawler: OLMC, 4 p.m. Ossian: Ossian Lutheran, 5:30 p.m.; Living Hope Baptist, 7 p.m.; Stavanger, 7:30 p.m.; St. Francis de Sales, 8 p.m.; Bethany Lutheran, 8 p.m.

Protivin: Holy Trinity, 4 p.m. Spillville: St. Wenceslaus, midnight Springfield: Springfield Lutheran, 10:30 a.m. St. Lucas: St. Luke, 6 p.m. Waucoma (Stapleton): St. John Lutheran, 5 p.m. Dec. 25 Calmar: St. Aloysius, 9 a.m.; Calmar Lutheran, 9 a.m. Decorah: St. Benedict, 8 a.m. Little Turkey: ABVM, 10:30 a.m. Ossian: Ossian Lutheran, 8:30 a.m.; Bethany Lutheran, 10 a.m. Waucoma: St. Mary, 8:30 a.m.

NICC Hosting Open Enrollment Days Northeast Iowa Community College’s (NICC) campuses in Calmar and Peosta will be hosting Open Enrollment Days in December and January for students who wish to complete the enrollment process for spring semester 2017 in one visit. The following Open Enrollment Days are scheduled: Monday through Wednesday, Dec. 19 – 21, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, Jan. 3 – 6, 2017, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day offers all prospective stu-

dents an opportunity to receive assistance with completing course placement assessments, meeting with an academic advisor and registering for classes and applying for, or finalizing, financial aid through the www. nicc.edu/fafsa website. Students should bring a photo ID, previous college transcripts and test scores to Open Enrollment Day. Spring semester classes begin on Jan. 9, 2017. No pre-registration is necessary.

ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC

Little Turkey Rev. Kyle Digmann Sunday, Dec. 25: 10:30 a.m. Mass BETHANY LUTHERAN Rural Ossian Sunday, Dec. 25: 10:30 a.m. Worship Service

CALMAR COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST

Calmar Rev. Linda Thompson Sunday, Dec. 25: 9 a.m. Worship CALMAR LUTHERAN & SPRINGFIELD LUTHERAN Rev. Phil Olson Sunday, Dec. 25: 9 a.m. Calmar Worship 10:30 a.m. Springfield Worship HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC Protivin Rev. Kyle Digmann Thursday, Dec. 22: 8:45 a.m. School Mass Saturday, Dec. 24: 4 p.m. Mass LIVING HOPE BAPTIST

Ossian Sunday, Dec. 25: 9 a.m. Worship MT. CARMEL CATHOLIC

Lawler Rev. Kyle Digmann Friday, Dec. 23: 8:30 a.m. Mass Saturday, Dec. 24: 4 p.m. Mass

Donald Hackman

OSSIAN LUTHERAN Ossian

Donald Hackman, 63, of St. Lucas, died Monday, Dec. 12, 2016, in St. Lucas. Donald William Hackman was born May 30, 1953, the son of Alvin and Bernice (Hageman) Hackman in New Hampton. He attended St. Luke Catholic School and graduated from Turkey Valley High School in 1971. Donnie did carpentry work, sold feed Donald Hackman and Badger Farm Equipment and loved farming. Donnie was united in marriage to Kaye Finholt Aug. 31, 1974, at Canoe Ridge Lutheran Church, rural Decorah. Donnie was an independent contractor for the Waterloo Courier for many years. He enjoyed farming, camping, playing cards and bowling. He was the secretary of the Men’s Bowling Association in West Union for many years and made 36 consecutive trips to the National Bowling Tournament. He had five 300 games in his bowling career. Donnie was a former St. 1953-2016 Lucas fireman and a member of St. Services: Luke Catholic Church. His greatest 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17, love was for his family, whom he St. Luke Catholic Church dearly loved and cared for and his St. Lucas three little granddaughters. Arrangements by: Donnie is survived by his wife, Kaye Hackman, St. Lucas; one Schluter-Balik daughter, Holli (Cory) Cannon, West Union; one son, William Hackman (Stephen Wells), Atlanta, Ga.; three granddaughters: Clara, Emma and Ellie Cannon; his mother: Bernice Hackman, St. Lucas; his brothers and sisters: Duane (Dwana) Hackman, Waverly, Janet (Jack) Borseth, Decorah, Alan (Gail) Hackman, West Union, Mary Lee (Peter) Roth, Dubuque, Loren (Lisa) Hackman, Woodbine; and Alvin (Dede) Hackman, Jr., Lawler; a brother-inlaw, Robert Finholt and wife Liz Calvert, Littleton, Colo., and his sister-inlaw, Keri Freienmuth, Excelsior, Minn., along with many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Donnie was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Hackman, on April 5, 1993; his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Chester Finholt in 2004 and Barbara (Quanrud) Finholt in 1994 and one sister-in-law: Beth Rocksvold in 2000. A memorial service was planned at St. Luke Catholic Church in St. Lucas at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17.

Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging Menu Meal locations in Winneshiek County are as follows: Calmar: Senior Center (106 E. Main Street), Tuesday and Thursday - for reservations call 563-562-3654 Decorah: Winneshiek County Senior Center (806 River Street), Monday through Friday - for reservations call 563-379-9737 Fort Atkinson: Community Center (300 3rd Street NW), Wednesday and Friday - for reservations call 563-534-7517 Home delivered meals are also available. All meal reservations must be made the day before you plan to attend. For more information or to find a location near you, call 866-468-7887. December 26: Closed for the Holiday December 27: A: Pork with Mushroom Gravy, Mashed Red Potatoes, Green Peas, Wheat Bread, Margarine, Applesauce B: Baked Chicken with Mushroom Gravy, Mashed Red Potatoes, Green Peas, Wheat

Bread, Margarine, Applesauce December 28: A: Oven Fried Chicken, Macaroni & Cheese, Green Beans, Multi-Grain Bread, Margarine, Seasonal Fruit B: Crunchy Pollock, Macaroni & Cheese, Green Beans, Multi-Grain Bread, Margarine, Seasonal Fruit December 29: A: Beef Spaghetti Sauce, Spaghetti, Italian Vegetable Blend, Garlic Bread, Margarine, Cookie B: Fall Harvest Chicken Salad, Pasta Salad, Garlic Bread, Cookie, Salad Dressing December 30: A: Turkey Breast with Gravy, Baked Sweet Potato, Capri Vegetable Blend, Wheat Roll, Margarine, Fruit Cocktail, Chocolate Milk B: Mixed Bean Soup, Chicken Salad, Wheat Bread, Mixed Breen Salad, Fruit Cocktail, Chocolate Milk, Salad Dressing

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AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AGENTS FOR

Rev. Dave Lenth Sunday, Dec. 25: 8:30 a.m. Worship OUR LADY OF SEVEN DOLORS CATHOLIC Festina Rev. Robert Gross Saturday, Dec. 17: 4 p.m. Mass ST. ALOYSIUS CATHOLIC

Calmar Rev. Robert Gross Sunday, Dec. 25: 10 a.m. Mass ST. BENEDICT PARISH

Decorah Reconciliation Saturday at 3:15 p.m. or by appointment Saturday, Dec. 24: 4 p.m. Mass Sunday, Dec. 25: 7:30 a.m. Mass 10 a.m. Mass ST. FRANCIS DE SALES CATHOLIC

Ossian Rev. Robert Gross Sunday, Dec. 25: 8 a.m. Mass

ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE

Fort Atkinson Rev. Kyle Digmann Saturday, Dec. 24: 6 p.m. Mass Tuesday, Dec. 27: 8:30 a.m. Mass ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Stapleton Rural Waucoma Rev. Wayne T. & Irmagard Ellingson, Pastors Sunday, Dec. 25: 9 a.m. Worship ST. LUKE CATHOLIC

St. Lucas Rev. Kyle Digmann Saturday, Dec. 24: 6 p.m. Mass Wednesday, Dec. 28: 8:30 a.m. Mass ST. MARY CATHOLIC

Waucoma Rev. Kyle Digmann Sunday, Dec. 25: 8:30 a.m. Mass ST. PETER LUTHERAN

Richfield Rural Sumner (8 miles SW of Waucoma) Rev. Wayne T. & Rev. Irmagard Ellingson Sunday, Dec. 25: 10:30 a.m. Worship ST. WENCESLAUS CATHOLIC

Spillville Rev. Robert Gross Saturday, Dec. 24: 6 p.m. Mass STAVANGER LUTHERAN Ossian Sunday, Dec. 25: 10 a.m. Worship TRINITY LUTHERAN Calmar Rev. Ron Pederson Sunday, Dec. 25: 11 a.m. Worship Service ZION LUTHERAN

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Rev. Alan Wicks Sunday, Dec. 25: 11 a.m. Morning Worship with Holy Communion

Tuesday, December 20, 2016 FIRST AMENDMENT to the CONSTITUTION

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

STATE of IOWA MOTTO Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain.

A NATION OF LAWS Where the will of men exceeds the rule of law, there, tyranny prospers.

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ʻTwas the Night Before Christmas By Clement Clarke Moore ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar plums danced in their heads; And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled down for a long winter’s nap, When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash. The moon on the breast of the new fallen snow Gave the lustre of mid day to objects below, When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer, With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name; “Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! on Cupid! on, Donner and Blitzen! To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall! Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!” As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky, So up to the house top the coursers they flew, With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too. And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof. As I drew in my hand, and was turning around, Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound.

He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot; A bundle of toys he had flung on his back, And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack. His eyes how they twinkled! his dimples how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow; The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath; He had a broad face and a little round belly, That shook when he laughed like a bowlful of jelly. He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself; A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread; He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk, And laying his finger aside of his nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose; He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight, “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night.” Silent Night Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright. Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child. Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight. Glories stream from heaven afar Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia, Christ the Savior is born! Christ the Savior is born Silent night, holy night! Son of God love’s pure light. Radiant beams from Thy holy face With dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus Lord, at Thy birth Jesus Lord, at Thy birth

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The Story of Christmas From time to time as Christmas approaches, I love to pull out one of my sons’ board books and read it to them. The book, written by Joseph Slate entitled “Who is Coming To Our House,” gives a glimpse of what happened in the barn over 2,000 years ago. “Who is coming to our house?” “Someone, someone,” says Mouse. Who is that someone? As Christmas approaches just a few short days ahead I’ll recite Matthew 1:18-2:12 of the New International Version. This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”--which means, “God with us.” When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus. After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the

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Ryan Harvey Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.” When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. When he had called together all the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Christ was to be born. “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written: “’But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of my people Israel.’” Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and make a careful search for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him.” After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route. When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up,” he said, “take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for

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Let It Snow My eldest got into trouble recently. Talking with someone, I mentioned his crime – singing on the bus. As she heard it, she found it funny (a former music teacher is inclined to be sympathetic to such things). While my St. Lucas listener was in sympathy, my wife and I were not. Some of his technology usage was taken away. Begone ye laptop. Tablets? Away with ye, should he ask. Let the rending of garments and putting on of sackcloth commence. Vox in Rama audita est…. I haven’t yet learned which particular tunes he was belting out, though I’m hopeful they were at least quality. While we are immersed in some of the most bitter winter weather I can remember, one shining light at this time of the year is the prospect of decent music.

The city of Calmar’s downtown Christmas music is a real treat. Given that my office is mere yards away, I can occasionally pick out beloved tunes. No “Adeste Fideles” yet, but I refuse to concede hope. I vow to stand outside, cold or no, and enjoy it should the city’s sound system ever favor me with Latin. Meanwhile, relaxing at home in the evenings, I’m finding myself lingering on a holiday music channel. Burl Ives’ deep voice, the smooth resonance of Nat King Cole, some Big Band era, it’s a pleasant end to the day. Likewise, at Mass I’m favored with well-remembered offerings such as “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” at this time of the year. (My wife knows my feelings on “Peace is Flowing Like a River” and other 70s-style offerings.) There’s something majestic about “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” that

Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.” So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for Egypt, where he stayed until the death of Herod. And so was fulfilled what the Lord had said through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called my son.” When Herod realized that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious, and he gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, in accordance with the time he had learned from the Magi. Then what was said through the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled: “A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.” After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt and said, “Get up, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who were trying to take the child’s life are dead.” So he got up, took the child and his mother and went to the land of Israel. But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. Having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the district of Galilee, and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was said through the prophets: “He will be called a Nazarene.” Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you, our loyal readers. My family and I would like to wish you nothing but the best of health and good will in 2017. Ryan L. Harvey, of Hampton, is the president and CEO for MidAmerica Publishing Corporation. He can be reached at ryanharvey.map@ gmail.com puts it on a level of its own. Quality endures. We remember (and treasure) things of beauty. A case in point comes to mind in the form of an impromptu musical performance given by the South Winneshiek girls before a recent Friday night game. The sound system refused to play the Star Spangled Banner before the start of the game. The Lady Warriors came to the rescue and treated the crowd to a vocal performance. It sounded better to my ears than the recording would have, and the girls earned a (well-deserved) round of applause. It was simple and without accompaniment. And it worked. That seems a good test for music. Good music holds up. You find yourself singing it, years later at times. The cream rises to the top of the mixture. So, while the mercury plummets, and the grumbling sets in with how abysmally cold it is, I’m going to hold on to a positive of the season – the music. Bring on the cold, Mother Nature. As old Blue Eyes would croon, “The weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful…Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.”

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Past and Presents It has happened. This year for Christmas, I asked for clothes. Not a novelty t-shirt or Star Warsthemed underwear. Just plain old khaki pants. The same kind of pants I got for my birthday. The same pants I spent an hour waiting to buy on sale after Thanksgiving. They are very comfortable pants. And though they aren’t on my list, I wouldn’t mind getting some nice sweaters or button down shirts either. Something warm to expand my wardrobe in the winter months. This is it. The end is here. At the age of 32 I think I’ve finally become an adult. It’s all downhill from here. Soon, I’ll be thinking about mortgages and become very concerned with derivatives and other grown up things. I may even start wearing ties. Or not. After all, my wish list still consists mostly of cartoons, comic books and related merchandise. Mostly things I want, just not enough to buy for myself. And now, included among those items, khaki pants. It’s interesting how priorities change. At long last, I think I’ve discovered the secret behind the trope of out-of-touch grandparents giving disappointed children socks and sweaters for Christmas. Putting “it’s the thought that counts” aside for a moment, let’s be

honest. The measure of a good gift depends on how much enjoyment can derived from it. Something as mundane as clothing generally falls pretty low on that list, particularly for children who see clothing as a chore to take care of for a year until they inevitably grow out of them. Growing up to become a gift giver as well as a receiver, I never understood my mother’s desire for new sweaters and slacks for holiday presents. I bought them anyway, but I always wondered how much somebody could possibly enjoy a new shirt. I get it now. Once upon a time, I wanted more books, movies and video games than I could ever possibly read. Now, from a practical standpoint, I pretty much have that. My bookshelves are lined with novels that “I’ll get to some day,” right after I’ve beaten every video game on my PC and watched every movie on my Netflix list. I’ll always want more, but I can’t honestly say I need more. There simply aren’t enough hours in the day to enjoy it all. Which reminds me, I got a Star Wars puzzle for Christmas last year that I should probably put together. Right after I watch the new Star Wars movie… and finish reading the Star Wars novel I’ve been working on… and maybe finish the story campaign in the latest expansion of the Star Wars MMO... it never ends. In days of old, particularly before the internet, free time was in abun-

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Travis Fischer dance. I read every book I had, then read them again. In recent years I’ve taken to collecting figures of my favorite fictional characters, partly to sate my collector’s impulse and partly because the only time investment required to enjoying them is the time it takes to look at them when I enter the room. These days, a good gift is something I will use. Not something that “I’ll get to later.” Something like a new pop filter for my microphone, or a good medium-sized pot or even just a nice bottle of wine. And that is how a pair pants ends up on Christmas lists. A movie I’ll watch once and put on my shelf for eternity. A book or video game I may start, but who knows when I’ll finish it. But a nice pair of pants, that’s something I’ll get mileage out of. I wear pants nearly every day, and I’m far less likely to grow out of them nowadays. Which reminds me of another good gift idea. A gym membership. Travis Fischer is a news writer for Mid-America Publishing and if he can’t stop from growing up, hopefully he can stop from growing out. Happy holidays!

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Public Meetings Dec. 20 Commission of Veterans Affairs Meeting, 1:30 p.m., Winneshiek County Courthouse Dec. 27 Fayette County Board of Supervisors, 9 a.m., Fayette County Courthouse Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors, 9:30 a.m., Second Floor – Winneshiek County Courthouse

Woman Faces Multiple Felony Charges David Alve-Frana

Steven Anderson

William Anderson

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PUBLIC NOTICE City of Waucoma PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF WAUCOMA The City of Waucoma will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at 8:00 p.m. at the Waucoma Community Center, 113 1st Ave SW, Waucoma, Iowa. The Public Hearing will be held to hear any objections to Resolution 20172 authorizing the transfer of the City’s Interest in Real Property at Parcel AJ in the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 9, Township 95 North, Range 10 West of the 5th p.m., City of Waucoma, Fayette County, Iowa following the passage of an ordinance vacating the same from city use. Published in the Calmar Courier on Tuesday, December 20, 2016

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Calmar PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF CALMAR Calmar Zoning Board of Adjustment The public hearing before the Zoning Board of Adjustment was called to order on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at 5:40 by Chairman Randy Poshusta at the Calmar Fire Station. Present were Poshusta, Brincks, Busta, Brockmeyer and Elsbernd. Abstaining was Kris Smith. Purpose of the meeting was to grant a variance of 10’ to the north side and 11’ to the east of the property at 205 N. Iowa Street in the City of Calmar owned by Gene and Kris Smith. They are planning on building a garage/storage building. After some discussion variance passed 1st Busta, 2nd Brincks. Motion was made to adjourn. 1st Brincks, 2nd Brockmeyer. ATTEST: Phyllis Elsbernd, Secretary Board of Adjustment Published in the Calmar Courier on Tuesday, December 20, 2016

PUBLIC NOTICE Winneshiek County PUBLIC NOTICE WINNESHIEK COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Winneshiek County, Iowa, have set the 27th day of December, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at the Board of Supervisors room in the Winneshiek County Courthouse, Decorah, Iowa, as the time and place for hearing on submitting an application to USDA, Rural Development for funding to make improvements to the Burr Oak Waste Water Treatment Facility and to review the project plan for said improvements At said time and place, consideration will be given to financing improvements to the Burr Oak Waste Water Treatment Facility by Winneshiek County seeking financial assistance through use of USDA, Rural Development funding and to review the project plan for said improvements At said time and place, arguments for and against the proposed funding and project plan will be heard and considered. A copy of the resolution setting this public hearing is available for review at the Office of the Winneshiek County Auditor. By order of the Board of Supervisors of Winneshiek County, Iowa, this 12th day of December, 2016. ATTEST WlNNESHIEK COUNTY AUDlTOR Benjamin D. Steines Published in the Calmar Courier on Tuesday, December 20, 2016

10 Arrested With Sweep 4 Juvenile Referrals Also Involved The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office arrested 10 adults and referred four juveniles after executing two search warrants in the Fort Atkinson and Calmar areas Thursday. The charges are a result of a lengthy investigation, the department said in a press release. With executing the search warrant at a rural residence near Fort Atkinson, the following adults were arrested: Steven Anderson, 39, from Fort Atkinson, was charged with keeping premises or vehicle for controlled substance, felony possession of controlled substance (marijuana) - third or subsequent offense and felony possession of controlled substance (methamphetamine) - third or subsequent offense.

Astyn Rouse, 26, from Fort Atkinson, was charged with keeping premises or vehicle for controlled substance, possession of controlled substance (marijuana) - second offense and felony possession of controlled substance (methamphetamine) third or subsequent offense. Michael Koch, 33, from Fort Atkinson, was charged with keeping premises or vehicle for controlled substance. Peggy Schneider, 58, from Fort Atkinson, was charged with keeping premises or vehicle for controlled substance. Zackary Hoste, 23, from Ellsworth, Wis., was charged with no valid driver’s license. Stephanie Six, 35, from Fort Atkinson, was charged with keeping

premises or vehicle for controlled substance. Steven Ashford, 62, from Fort Atkinson, was charged with keeping premises or vehicle for controlled substance. William Anderson, 38, from Fort Atkinson, was charged with keeping premises or vehicle for controlled substance. David Alve-Frana, 33, from Fort Atkinson, was charged with keeping premises or vehicle for controlled substance. The sheriff’s office then immediately executed another search warrant at a rural residence near Calmar. Robert Coonradt, 46, from Calmar, was charged and jailed for possession of controlled substance (methamphetamine) - third or subsequent offense.

An Arlington woman faces mul- ty Jail where she was charged with tiple charges, including two felony possession of methamphetamine charges, after allegedly leading of- with the intent to deliver less than ficers on a chase through five grams and eluding, Oelwein. both felony charges. AlliThe Fayette County son was also charged with Sheriff’s Office attempted possession of prescription to stop Kashell E. Allison, pills and operating while 23, of Arlington, at 1:18 intoxicated - first offense, a.m. Thursday when Alboth serious misdemeanlison refused to stop and ors, as well as speeding, led law enforcement on a three stop sign violations pursuit before crashing her and failure to maintain Kashell Allison vehicle at the intersection control. of 7th Street SE and 1st Avenue SE, The Fayette County Sheriff’s Ofthe sheriff’s office said in a press re- fice was assisted by the Oelwein Polease. lice Department, Iowa Department of Allison was taken into custody Motor Vehicle Enforcement and the and transported to the Fayette Coun- Mercy Ambulance service.

Sex Offender Extradited Following a nationwide search, Tony Terrell Stewart, 34, of Lexington, Miss., formerly of West Union, was arrested by Mississippi State authorities Nov. 10 on a warrant out of Fayette County for violation of the State of Iowa sex offender registry requirements. After waiving extradition, he is now currently being held in the Fayette County Jail on a $10,000 bond.

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Man Charged With Eluding A felon in possession of a firearm allegedly sought to elude law enforcement and faces a slew of charges including theft and drug-related offenses. Nathan Koball, 26, of Grand Meadow, Minn., was arrested at 12:20 a.m. Dec. 14 and transported to the Winneshiek County Jail following a traffic stop on County Road W14 near Fort Atkinson. Koball was charged with eluding, operating while intoxicated, possession of a firearm as a felon, possession of drug paraphernalia, theft - second degree, theft-fifth degree, no valid driver’s license and other traffic-related charges.

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PUBLIC NOTICE City of Spillville OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF SPILLVILLE The Spillville City Council the regular meeting at the Spillville City Hall at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2016. Mayor Klimesh called the meeting to order with the following councilmen present Balik, VanHorn, Wagner and Straube. Absent, Schmitt. Motion by Wagner, second by Straube to approve items on the consent agenda as follows a. Approval of November 1 & 15, 2016, meeting b. Claims c. City Finance Reports On roll call vote, Ayes; Balik, VanHorn, Wagner and Straube. Nays; none. Motion carried. Motion by Balik, second by Straube to approve a fireworks permit for the South Winneshiek Area Group for July 1, 2017 with a rain date of July 2, 2017 for the South Winneshiek Area Group. On roll call vote, Ayes; Balik, VanHorn, Wagner and Straube. Nays; none. Motion carried. Motion by Wagner, second by VanHorn to authorize the Mayor to enter into a loan agreement and sign all necessary paperwork for the purchase of the skid loader. On roll call vote, Ayes; Balik, VanHorn, Wagner and Straube. Nays; none. Motion carried. Codification – tabled. Received the library report. The fundraiser

made $845. The pajama party with Santa will be held December 13th. Discussed the flood recovery and the home buy outs. Motion by Straube, second by VanHorn to approve Resolution 12-6-1 showing an approximate cost of $670,000 with the federal share being up to75%, the state share up to 10% and the city share a minimum of 15%, (10% cash and 5% in-kind). On roll call vote, Ayes; Balik, VanHorn, Wagner and Straube. Nays; none. Motion carried. Wiltgen Construction was low bidder on the home demolitions. Discussed employee insurance. Motion by Wagner, second by VanHorn to again pay 65% of the cost. On roll call vote, Ayes; Balik, VanHorn, Wagner and Straube. Nays; none. Motion carried. Motion by Straube, second by VanHorn to participate in a housing needs assessment being conducted with a cost to the city of $422. On roll call vote, Ayes; Balik, VanHorn, Wagner and Straube. Nays; none. Motion carried. Motion by Straube, second by VanHorn to renew 3 CD’s that have matured. On roll call vote, Ayes; Balik, VanHorn, Wagner and Straube. Nays; none. Motion carried. Discussed a trailer with game for sale from Decorah Rental for city events. Motion by Balik,

second by Straube to purchase trailer if it is still available. On roll call vote, Ayes; Balik, VanHorn, Wagner and Straube. Nays; none. Motion carried. Motion by Wagner, second by Straube to adjourn. On roll call vote, Ayes; Balik, VanHorn, Wagner and Straube. Nays; none. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:45. Attest: Mayor, Michael T Klimesh Joane Kulish, City Clerk City of Spillville Claims Paid & Summary of Receipts November 2016 Accrual Basis Francis, Shirley J, Clocks Payroll ........ -704.28 Klimesh, Mary E, Clocks Payroll.......... -481.71 Krivachek, Patricia A, Clocks Payroll ... -589.75 Mashek, Sharon H, Clocks Payroll ...... -629.72 Meyer, Kathleen A, Clocks Payroll....... -274.82 Pecinovsky, Michael, Water/Sewer Payroll........ ........................................................... -431.00 Phillips, Larry J, Water Payroll .......... -1,224.61 Riehle, Carol M, Clocks Payroll ........... -284.67 Wagner, Genevieve, Clocks Payroll .... -326.20 Ness Pumping, Park Expense ............. -800.00 Perry Novak Electric, Street Lighting Expense .. ........................................................... -624.95 Ridgeway Lumber, General Park Project .........

........................................................... -366.00 Clet Koshatka Farm , Water Testing ...... -40.00 Central Motors Inc, Road Use Vehicle Repair ... ........................................................ -3,470.50 O'reilly Auto Parts, Shop Supplies ....... -155.12 Graphics, Inc., Publication ..................... -40.53 Centurylink, Telephone .........................-114.40 Erdman Engineering, Flood Expense ............. ..........................................................6,880.85 Shimek Sanitation, Sanitation........... -2,284.92 Shimek Sanitation, Flood Expense........ -81.20 John Deere Financial, Shop Supplies & R&M ... ............................................................. -81.96 Valley Automotive, Special Revenue Repair ..... ............................................................. -44.04 US Cellular, Sewer Autodialer ............... -95.80 Iowa Rural Water , Water .................... -225.00 Farmers Union Cooperative, Fuel ....... -250.83 Main Street Mini Mart, Fuel & Supplies ............. ........................................................... -141.56 Alliant, Electricity ................................. -201.65 Alliant, Electricity ................................. -223.86 Fencl Oil & Lp Co., Fuel ...................... -290.00 Phillips, Larry J, Water Payroll .......... -1,212.08 Meyer, Joyce A, Library Payroll ............. -25.05 Kulish, Joane, Sewer Payroll ............... -464.21 Kuhn, Ruth, Library Payroll.................. -400.76 Kray, Colleen M, Library Payroll .......... -226.72 Discover Card, Clocks-Souvenirs-....... -508.59 Walmart Community Brc, Clocks ........... -36.10

Letter Werks Sign City Llc, Clocks Souvenirs ... ........................................................ -1,653.05 Centurylink, Telephone .......................... -79.38 Usa Bluebook, Water Supplies ............ -133.03 Citizens Savings Bank, Banking Costs.............. ........................................................ -3,677.72 Shirley Francis, Clocks Souvenirs/Travel .......... ........................................................... -461.93 Wellmark/Bluecross, ........................... -612.54 Discover, Clocks Cc Fees.................... -171.99 Citizens Savings Bank, Banking Costs.. -14.40 IPERS, ............................................. -1,354.08 United States Treasury, 42-0869418 ....... -6.00 United States Treasury, 42-0869418 ................. ........................................................ -1,845.76 Citizens Savings Bank, Bank Charge ...... -3.00

.............................................................228.60 Reicks, Mary , Mileage ............................33.25 Reinhart Foodservice, Perkins - A Schmitt ........ .............................................................193.60 Rifton Equipment, Liii Equipment ..........439.00 Schmitt, April , Mileage ..........................101.43 Shimek Sanitation Service, Garbage Service.... .............................................................152.50 Teaching Strategies, Inc, Gold Assessment ...... .............................................................344.85 Testamerica Laboratories, Inc, Wastewater/Water Sampling ...........................................94.50 Thompson Truck & Trailer, Inc, Vehicle Maintenance .....................................................53.17 Visa, Board Convention Hotel ...............224.00 Visa, Pstge, Spec Ed, Mcelroy Supplies ........... .............................................................727.36 Visa, Perkins Ind Tech, Computer Repair .......... .............................................................569.70 Waucome Tire Company, Tire Repair ......15.00 Windstream, Telephone .........................265.97 Total ..................................................32,448.89

Stone, Samantha , Officiating Jh G Bb ..140.00 Theatrefolk, Photocopy License ..............18.95 Turkey Valley Comm. School, Remaining Contrib. Cheer Coaches 16-17 ...................265.00 University Of Iowa, The , Bizinnovator 20162017 Annual License..............................49.00 Visa, Postage ..........................................26.58 Wal-Mart, Fabric .................................1,207.54 Wenthold, Marsha , Volleyball Line Judge.Void Total ....................................................8,394.62

Revenue ......................................Expenditures General Fund- $4212.81 .................$12096.00 Clocks Fund -$953.41 .......................$7559.28 Library Trust & Agency - $64.29 Road Use Fund-$11848.29 ...............$4386.29 Lost Fund-$4868.36 ..........................$4399.85 Sewer Fund-$2873.91 .......................$1725.96 Water Fund-$3443.25 ........................$6139.61 Water Deposit-$1.06 Debt Service - $3677.72 ....................$3677.72 Capitol Fund - $45750.00 ................$45750.00 Published in the Calmar Courier on Tuesday, December 20, 2016

PUBLIC NOTICE Turkey Valley Community School OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS TURKEY VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL JACKSON JUNCTION, IA 52171 The Turkey Valley School Board met in regular session on Monday, December 12, 2016. The meeting was held in the Elementary Media Center at Turkey Valley School, Jackson Junction, IA. Ernie Schmitt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following Board Directors answered roll call: Don Blazek Jr., Ernie Schmitt, Leon Shatek and Brenda Mueterthies. Jody Steinlage arrived at 7:25 p.m. Moved by Leon Shatek and seconded by Don Blazek, Jr. to approve the agenda with the addition of an appointment of Tina Pinter as a preschool associate. Carried unanimously. Moved by Leon Shatek and seconded by Jody Steinlage to approve the consent agenda items. Board Minutes: Regular Meeting -November 14, 2016, Appointments: 7/8 Girls Basketball Coach 16-17 season Meghan Harrod; Preschool associate- Tina Pinter effective January 2017. Resignations: none Open Enrollments approved. Carried unanimously. Moved by Don Blazek Jr. and seconded by Brenda Mueterthies to approve the financial reports and bills. General Fund $32,448.89, Hot Lunch $8,346.20, Clearing $,8,394.62, PPEL $2,823.18, Capital $28,356.60. Carried unanimously. The Pre-Employment Strategies students introduced themselves and stayed to observe the meeting. Moved by Don Blazek, Jr. and seconded by Leon Shatek to approve the second and final reading of Board Policy Series 100. Carried unanimously. Moved by Don Blazek, Jr. and seconded by Brenda Mueterthies to approve the second and final reading of Board Policy Series 1000. Carried unanimously. Moved by Leon Shatek and seconded by Don Blazek Jr. to approve $27,956.60 for payment application #6 to Casper Plmb. & Htg. Inc. and $400.00 fee to A&J Associates PC. There was a final walk through and a punch list was compiled. Carried unanimously.

After some discussion on early retirement, the board took no action. Wellness Policy Review - tabled Moved by Don Blazek Jr. and seconded by Brenda Mueterthies to approve Leon Shatek as the Winneshiek County Conference Board Representative. Carried unanimously. Mr. Jurrens shared the fire marshal's report with the board. Custodian Joe Pinter is working to make corrections so that we are in compliance. The Iowa Star Conference is making some changes within its conference. They sent an invitation to see if Turkey Valley would be interested in joining them. The board is concerned about travel time/ cost. Mr. Jurrens said that he would discuss it with coaches and get some additional information. Although Turkey Valley wasn't looking to make any conference changes, the board would like to investigate it completely before making any decisions. It will be on the January agenda. Mr. Jurrens would like to have a closed session for his six month evaluation. This will help ensure that Mr. Jurrens is meeting board and district expectations. The board will hold a closed session for the superintendent's six month evaluation on January 9, 2017, after the regular school board meeting. Ms. Knoll thanked Farmers Union Coop for their donation and Land 0 Lakes for matching funds to the Turkey Valley FFA Chapter in the amount of$1,000 each. The FFA members had a successful first annual fruit sale. Thank you to Mr. Russ and the New Hampton students who helped with the fruit sales distribution. Congratulations to Bode Balk (1st), Olivia Drilling (2nd) and Alison Leibold (3rd) place winners at the geography bee. Ms. Knoll announced that the elementary seasonal concert will be on Monday, Dec. 19, 2016 @ 1:00. Mr. Jurrens informed the board that although Turkey Valley felt that sharing a cross country program with South Winneshiek was working well, South Winneshiek has decided that they will not offer the sharing opportunity again next year. Mr. Jurrens plans to meet with students

and parents to discuss options for cross country in 2017. Mr. Jurrens gave the board the meeting dates for the IASB Action Advocacy Workshops and "A Day on the Hill". He encouraged them to attend these meetings. It will help build relationships with our legislators and let them know our concerns and how their decisions will impact us. Mr. Jurrens would like to set up a public meeting. The board will hold a work session before then. A date has not been set for either meeting yet. Mr. Jurrens went over the revenue/expense summary report. He reminded the board that this month's figures include a five week pay period. The board gave an update on the school board convention which they attended last month. Mr. Schmitt and Mr. Shatek stated that the keynote speakers were great and it was time well spent. The competency based learning session was again very interesting. The board asked "how can we get the staff to hear these wonderful speakers?" A message taken from the convention was" If we don't promote ourselves, no one is going to do it for us". Testing scores have shown that the US scores low in International Testing. Mr. Jurrens informed the board that these test results can sometimes be skewed by many factors including the number of students that take the test. Many times these reports do not compare apples to apples. The next regular school board meeting will be Monday, January 9, 2017@ 7:00 p.m. Moved by Jody Steinlage and seconded by Leon Shatek to adjourn at 7:57p.m. Carried unanimously. President Secretary Turkey Valley Community School Board Report - Newspaper General Fund Accurate Label Designs, Inc, Visitor Labels ...... ...............................................................81.95 Carquest Of New Hampton, Vehicle Maintenance .....................................................48.44 Cengage Learing, Accounting Class Supplies... .............................................................152.63

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PUBLIC NOTICE City of Calmar PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF CALMAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the City of Calmar has set January 3, 2017 , at five-thirty o’clock p.m. at Calmar Fire Station in Calmar, Iowa, as the time and place for a public hearing on a proposal to amend the Zoning Ordinance as follows: The City of Calmar acting on a request from Calmar Development and a recommendation from the Calmar Planning & Zoning to rezone

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PUBLIC NOTICE Winneshiek County OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2016 The Board of Supervisors met at 9:30 a.m. on December 5, 2016, with all members present. Lee Bjerke, county Engineer, met with the Board to discuss road matters. Moved by Beard and seconded by Kuhn to offer the position of Equipment Operator II to Todd Hill, and approve his hire is he accepts the position and passes the pre-employment physical and drug screening. Motion carried unanimously. Kevin Lee and members of the Winneshiek County Pioneer Cemetery Commission met with the Board to present a report of 2016, accomplishments and to make a budget request for FY18. Stephanie Fromm, Winneshiek County Development Director, met with the Board to give an update on programs and request funding for FY18. Chad Bird, Decorah City Administrator, and Don Arendt, Decorah Mayor, met with the Board

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Herold has met with both State and Federal FEMA reps, as well as the Engineer and UERPC grant writer, regarding the flooding and the Sewer Project. FEMA first looks at the cost associated to restore to pre-flood state, then Mitigation plans, which would be moving the Lagoon to the north, and costs associated with that. The land needed to be purchased may possibly be reimbursed as well. The cross-section graphing has been done to see what level it’s in the Flood Plain. Herold would like to see a drainage channel to alleviate some of the flooding issues in the trailer court as part of the mitigation plan. This was the time and place set for the Public Hearing on Vacating the Alley from 1st Street NW to 2nd Street NW, and from 10th Avenue to 11th Avenue as previously requested. Motion to open the Public Hearing was made by Glass, seconded by Schneiter. All Aye. Carried. After no comments or questions were received, Motion was made by Schneiter, seconded by Schroeder, to Close the Public Hearing. All Aye. Carried. Motion was then made by K. Schmitt, seconded by Glass, to Pass Ordinance 19, to Vacate the Alley as stated. All Aye. Carried. Motion was then made by Glass, seconded by Schneiter, to approve Resolution 284, a Resolution approving the conveyance as previously stated. All Aye. Carried. Herold advised Barta worked with FEMA on hauling out the sand from the flooding. He received 3 bids as required, and weighed each load. Nothing has been done on the Lagoon as of yet. Herold has provided pictures to FEMA, and praised the work Shawn, the EMA coordinator has done in assisting with everything related to the flood. No building permits were submitted for review. Lee’s Repair was the only Snow Removal bid received. Bid was for $70/hour for End loader and Road Grader, $55/hour for Dump Truck, $50/hour for Skid Loader with small bucket, and $60/hour for Skid Loader with large bucket. Motion was made by P. Schmitt, seconded by Glass, to approve as submitted. All Aye. Carried. Kay Schmitt advised the Turkey Valley Clovers talked to Barta asking what the 4-H group could do for a project for Fort Atkinson, and they discussed the perennial beds at the Ball Park, as

they were ruined in the flood. Monsanto will provide matching funds from $50-$500. Johansen will write a letter of support by the Council. Stephanie Fromm, Winneshiek County Development Executive Director, sent a letter requesting Fort Atkinson to help fund an Affordable Housing Study for Winneshiek County. The contribution request is for $421. Council agreed to pay our portion of the study. Council advised Johansen to pay the Annual Support and License Renewal with Data Technologies for $2,300.92. No motion needed, but they appreciate seeing the information for review. Kay Schmitt offered to represent Fort Atkinson in making a proposal to Spectrum and Depot for request for funds for the dishwasher at the Community Center. Council gave their permission for her to proceed. In new business, discussed the City website. Johansen advised she is having issues with adding information on it. Herold would like a meeting set up to discuss renovating the webpage, and advised he would be available the week after Christmas if that would work for Cory at IROC. Johansen will set up the meeting. Future Agenda – Council would like to discuss Police coverage with Joe Ward, Calmar Police Chief. Schneiter advised we should contact the Mayor. Herold will make the contact. Next meeting will be changed to Wednesday, January 4, 2017. Schneiter made a motion to adjourn, Schroeder seconded. All Aye. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. Attest: City Clerk Mayor November 2016 Expenses Acentek – Phone ...................................435.22 Alliant – Electric ..................................1,531.83 Baker & Taylor-Books ............................260.93 Bank Iowa-HSA Account........................100.00 Bruening Rock-Rock..............................186.65 Calmar Courier – Publishing....................74.93 Darin Barta – Rental ................................35.00 Emergency Apparatus – Supplies ......1,558.43 Farmers Union Cooperative - Supplies .174.27 Food Network – Subscription ..................29.97 Fort Atkinson Rentals-Rent Fee ..............45.00 Franzen – UPS ........................................36.27 Gary Mihm -Pump Lagoon ....................457.60

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Tuesday, December 20, 2016

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Ohrt Named Shrine Bowl Asst. Coach By Michael Hohenbrink Editor South Winneshiek’s Jason Ohrt has been named an assistant coach for the North team at this year’s Shrine Bowl. “Being selected to coach in the 2017 Iowa Shrine AllStar Football Classic is an absolute honor,” said Ohrt. “In my 16 years of coaching football, I have had the privilege of coaching 10 student athletes that were previously selected as players for this honor.” Four of those players were while Ohrt served as an assistant coach at Dubuque Senior and six while coaching at South Winneshiek. Ohrt has seen at least one player make it to the Shrine Bowl just about every year he has coached. Ohrt’s former players making it to the Shrine Bowl include: Jordan Andera (2010), Austin Ashbacher (2012), Colton Hageman (2013), Darrik Poshusta (2014), Jordan

Rommes (2015) and Carson Lensing (2016). “Like each of those players, I am thrilled for the opportunity and understand that being a part of this event is more than just the all-star game itself,” said Ohrt. This is Ohrt’s first year being selected, and he will coach the offensive line. Ohrt also noted a personal connection to this year’s Shrine Bowl.

Shelby Reicks dominated scoring with 20 points, with Kayla Gebel managing 13 points and Sadie Nymeyer and Morgen Kuennen both seeing double-digit territory with 11 points each. Thursday night saw the Lady Trojans continue their winning streak with a 58-36 victory over Tripoli. An abbreviated week of play was the result of winter weather with a scheduled game against EdgewoodColesburg Friday the victim. Turkey Valley girls were scheduled to play MFL MarMac Tuesday on the road. (K. Reicks 1, Gebel 1, S. Reicks 5, Nymeyer 1, Kuennen 2); Steals – 12 (K. Reicks 1, Gebel 1, S. Reicks 5, Nymeyer 1, Kuennen 4); Blocks – 3 (S. Reicks 1, Kuennen 2) Dec. 15 – TV 58, Tripoli 36 Editor’s note: No results posted

Ed-Co Defeats SW Boys The weather led to a shortened week of play for South Winneshiek boys. The Warriors saw their only action for the week with a loss to Edgewood-Colesburg 44-54. Sophomore Levi Lukes dominated scoring for South Winneshiek as he managed 19 points, the only member of the team to make it into double-digit territory. A scheduled game Friday against Dec. 13 – SW 44,Ed-Co 54 Ed-Co 14 12 12 16 54 SW 11 18 10 5 44 Three point goals – 5-15 (Todd 1-4, Lukes 3-7, Hanson 1-3); Rebounds – 27, 4 off., 23 def. (Ward 5, Kuennen 2, Todd 4, Lukes 2, Holthaus 1, Hemesath

“My oldest son, Austin Enderson-Ohrt, who is a senior football player at Cedar Rapids Kennedy High

Kee and a game Saturday against Glennville-Emmons were casualties of the weather. Up next for the Warriors will be Postville Tuesday at home, followed by a trip on the road Thursday as they head to Jackson Junction to take on the Turkey Valley Trojans. Christmas Break will give the boys a rest until Jan. 5 when they face Decorah at home.

4, Hanson 6, Klimesh 3); Assists – 11 (Ward 1, Todd 3, Lukes 2, Holthaus 1, Hanson 4); Steals – 11 (Ward 2, Todd 3, Lukes 2, Holthaus 1, Hemesath 1, Hanson 1, Klimesh 1); Blocks – 1 (Holthaus 1)

Turkey Valley Boys Go 2-1 By Michael Hohenbrink Editor Turkey Valley boys began the week with a loss at New Hampton. New Hampton offered stiff opposition, managing a 43-13 lead by the half before going on to a 62-28 win. By contrast, the Trojans triumphed in their second game of the week with a 65-52 win Dec. 13 against Kee. Turkey Valley established dominance early on, outscoring Kee 19-9 in the first quarter and holding a 3623 lead by the half. A powerful third quarter saw the lead increase to 5833 by the end of the third quarter, before ending 65-52 in favor of the Dec. 12 – TV 28, New Hampton 62 TV 8 5 4 11 28 New Hampton 26 17 11 8 62 Three point goals – 5-15 (Izer 0-4, Bruess 1-2, Drilling 2-2, Balk 1-4, Goerend 1-1, Snyder 0-2); Rebounds – 21, 4 off. 17 def. (Bruess 2, Langreck 3, Drilling 2, Balk 1, Goerend 1, Einwalter 3, Snyder 1, Leibold 4, Anderson 2, Mueterthies 2); Assists – 7 (Langreck 2, Drilling 2, Snyder 1, Leibold 2); Steals – 6 (Izer 1, Einwalter 1, Snyder 4); Blocks – 2 (Langreck 1, Snyder 1) Dec. 13 – TV 65, Kee 52 TV 19 17 22 7 65 Kee 9 14 10 19 52 Three point goals – 6-14 (Izer 3-6, Langreck 0-1, Drilling 2-2, Balk 1-4, Goerend 0-1); Rebounds – 30, 13 off.

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Trojans. Junior Levi Izer led scoring with 17 points. Up against Tripoli Thursday, the Trojans came out on top with a 5135 win as Izer scored 22 points, followed by freshman Ethan Leibold with 13 points. Friday’s contest against Edgewood-Colesburg and Saturday’s game against Mabel Canton were both victims of the storm. Up next for the Trojans will be MFL MarMac Tuesday, followed by Thursday’s contest against South Winneshiek at Jackson Junction.

17 def. (Bruess 4, Langreck 4, Drilling 1, Balk 2, Einwalter 4, Leibold 5, Anderson 5, Mueterthies 5); Assists – 12 (Izer 2, Bruess 2, Balk 2, Snyder 2, Leibold 3, Mueterthies 1); Steals – 14 (Izer 2, Bruess 1, Drilling 1, Balk 1, Goerend 2, Einwalter 2, Snyder 2, Leibold 1, Mueterthies 2); Blocks – 1 (Mueterthies 1) Dec. 15 – TV 51, Tripoli 35 TV 19 8 10 14 51 Tripoli 8 4 9 14 35 Three point goals - 7-11 (Izer 6-8, Bruess 0-2, Mueterthies 1-1); Rebounds – 37, 15 off. 22 def. (Izer 3, Bruess 10, Drilling 4, Balk 1, Leibold 12, Anderson 2, Mueterthies 5); Assists – 16 (Izer 1, Bruess 3, Drilling 6, Balk 4, Leibold 2); Steals – 9 (Izer 1, Bruess 2, Drilling 4, Balk 1, Mueterthies 1); Blocks – 5 (Leibold 3, Anderson 2)

SW Girls See Narrow Defeat South Winneshiek girls saw a shortened week of play thanks to Mother Nature. The Lady Warriors managed to get in one game during the week as they hosted Edgewood-Colesburg. South Winneshiek saw a narrow loss in the Dec. 13 contest with the final score 53-58 against the Lady Warriors. A scheduled contest against Kee Friday was a victim of the weather, as was Saturday’s contest in Decorah.

Coming up, South Winneshiek will travel to Jackson Junction Thursday as the girls face the still undefeated Lady Trojans in a final game before Christmas Break gives the Lady Warriors a hiatus until Jan. 5 when they host Decorah. Dec. 13 – SW 53, Ed-Co 58 SW 11 10 14 18 53 Ed-Co 12 19 10 17 58 Editor’s note: No results posted

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School, will be joining me in this experience as a selected team manager for the North squad,” said Ohrt.

Carson Lensing (#23) is shown on the field at the UNI-Dome during last year's Iowa Shrine Bowl. Coming up, Lensing's former coach, Jason Ohrt, will see his first time coaching at the event. Photo by Kristi Nixon

Now at 7-0, Still Ranked #2

Dec. 13 – TV 63, Kee 35 TV 19 17 18 9 63 Kee 6 7 18 4 35 Three point goals – 6-15 (Gebel 1-4, S. Reicks 4-7, Nymeyer 1-4); Rebounds – 21, 4 off. 17 def. (Gebel 2, S. Reicks 6, Schuchhardt 1, Rausch 1, Winter 2, Nymeyer 4, Kuennen 5); Assists – 10

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The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a one-vehicle accident at Highway 3 and W-33 Friday at 11:06 a.m. Caitlin E. Himes, 20, of Tipton, was trapped in her vehicle. Once emergency crews freed her, she was not injured and did not need any medical assistance. Himes lost control on the snow and ice covered roadway and rolled her vehicle into the ditch. Photo courtesy Fayette County Sheriff's Office

TV Girls Undefeated By Michael Hohenbrink Editor Turkey Valley girls are still undefeated after another week of play, with their record at 7-0. The girls continued ranked second in Class 1A, in the latest rankings released by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. Getting the week started, the Lady Trojans defeated Kee 63-35. “The girls played real well versus a quality opponent,” said Coach Dan Stepan. “They were focused and we saw many positives from all the girls.”

Being selected to coach in the 2017 Iowa Shrine All-Star Football Classic is an absolute honor.

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Winter Weather Slams Area By Michael Hohenbrink Editor Arctic cold hit the area on top of snow, but relief is in sight. Area snowfall totals were over 4 inches in many places. Schools and churches across the region began to cancel events with weekend sports likewise affected. Law enforcement responded to multiple accidents on the slick roadways. After the snow came devastating cold. The cold hit Saturday night/Sunday morning. Rural Ridgeway saw -34 while Decorah saw -27 for wind

chill, according to information from the National Weather Service. In Fayette County, -42 was felt at the Oelwein Municipal Airport Sunday morning. During the day Sunday, little relief was felt. At 7 p.m. Sunday, Ossian’s wind chill was -33. Around 5 a.m. Monday, the bitter cold lingered with the wind chill at -26 in Ossian. Warmer air is predicted to spread over the region during the week with the mercury returning to near normal. There is even some good news for Christmas as snow is possible on Christmas Day.

PUBLIC RECORDS: WINNESHIEK COUNTY AND FAYETTE COUNTY Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office Dec. 12 Lester Erickson III, 26, of Decorah, was taken into custody on a probation violation warrant and transported from the Howard County Jail to the Winneshiek County Jail. Dec. 13 Scott Uhlenhake, 29, of Luana, was arrested in Fort Atkinson at 5:47 p.m. and booked into the Winneshiek County Jail for operating while under the influence – second offense. Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Dec. 6 At approximately 11:33 a.m., the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a subject at 125 Railroad St. in Westgate running around the residence causing a disturbance. The subject was asked to leave several times and would not comply. Deputies arrested Alanda Nevelle Starkey, 32, of Waterloo, for trespassing and harassment. Starkey was transported to the Fayette County Jail for an initial appearance. Dec. 9 At approximately 8:10 p.m., deputies were called to the 28000 block of Lincoln Road in reference to a car versus deer accident. Katherine Johnson, 65, of West Union, was traveling northbound in her 2011 Chevy HHR when she struck a deer, which was traveling across the roadway. No injuries were reported, and the vehicle sustained approximately $2,500 in damages. At approximately 10 p.m., the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call of a vehicle in the ditch on Highway 150 just south of 175th Street, approximately one mile north of Fayette. A 16-year-old male, of West Union, was driving a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4D southbound when he lost control and entered the east side ditch. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office was called to a one-vehicle accident on Highway 18 and Ironwood Road. It was determined that a 16-year-old female from Clermont was driving a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix, went off the roadway and entered the right side ditch. There were no injuries and no damage to the vehicle. The accident remains under investigation.

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a car versus deer accident on Highway 187 and 90th Street. Benjamin Goedken, 20, was driving a 2006 Pontiac G6 west on Highway 187 when a deer entered the roadway, and the driver was unable to avoid hitting the deer. The vehicle sustained approximately $7,500 in damage. No injuries were reported. Dec. 10 At 5:10 p.m., the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a male subject attempting to enter a house in Clermont. When deputies arrived, the male subject, identified as 58-year-old Mark Wayne Gingerich, of Clermont, was located walking up the street. After investigation, he was placed under arrest for public intoxication, a simple misdemeanor, and criminal mischief - fifth degree, also a simple misdemeanor. Gingerich was transported to the Fayette County Jail where he was held for an initial appearance in court. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by an Iowa Department of Natural Resources officer. Dec. 12 At approximately 3:15 p.m., the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office arrested Annelease Lynn Marie Anderson, 22, of Chariton. Anderson was wanted on a Fayette County warrant for probation violation, original charge of accessory to a felony, an aggravated misdemeanor. Anderson was transported to the Fayette County Jail where she was held without bond awaiting an initial appearance. At approximately 6:46 a.m., the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office was called to a one-vehicle accident on Echo Valley Road. Troy Bishop, 22, of West Union, was traveling east on Echo Valley Road, lost control and entered the north ditch. The vehicle is considered to be a total loss. The accident remains under investigation. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a one-vehicle accident on 306th Street in Waucoma. Upon investigation, it was determined a 16-year-old male driver from Calmar was driving a 2000 Dodge Durango, failed to negotiate a curve and went off the road and into the ditch. There were no injuries and no damage to the vehicle.