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Nolan Porter

Outlook Editor

JANUARY 2 January 2 and 3, 2017 garbage pick-up will change to January 3 and 4, 2017.

JANUARY 2 Monona and Luana Post Offices will be closed on the Monday following New Years. Regular hours will resume on the Tuesday after.

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NEW YEAR EARLY DEADLINE Due to the New Year’s Holiday, the Jan. 4 paper will have to be printed early. For that reason we will need all ads by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 28. News items need to arrive in our office by 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 29. If anyone has questions, please call The Outlook office at 563-539-4554.

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Retiring Clayton County Supervisor Larry Gibbs was presented with a plaque honoring his years of service to the county. Gibbs has served as a supervisor since 2003. Pictured left to right: Supervisor Ron McCartney, Larry Gibbs and Supervisor Gary Bowden.

The Monona City Council agreed to change focus from the City Park to Gateway Park during their regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 19, 2016. The Council has decided to completely change plans to seek the REAP grant for Gateway Park. The long sought after grant for the City Park would have helped with the new handicap accessible restrooms that are in dire need. However, after repeated attempts and failures, the Council has decided to hire a professional grant writer and have that grant for Gateway Park. The plan is to connect a trail from the Butterfly Garden to Gateway Park. It may be possible to create a trail to the City Park in the future, however the main focus will be shifted to gateway. The City Park will get some improvements based off of donations and other grants, so the REAP grant was not deemed as a necessity at this moment in time. The restrooms are a concern, but

there might be other ways to fund the installation. According to council member John Elledge Chapter 39-3 of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association is planning to make a stop in Monona on July 8, 2017. Elledge informed the council that on July 7, 2017, there will be roughly 80 bikers stopping in Monona. The next day could see any where from 750 to 800 bikers arriving in the town. They are expected to remain for a few hours then continue their trip to the next town. Elledge asked the council if there would be a way for the group to have access to electricity to have music played during their stay. Monona is the second stop on the ride and is expected to end up in town around noon. According to the annual audit the City of Monona has done a good job with recordkeeping and bookkeeping. The only issue was the city was $80 over budget with health and social services. The law firm of Hacker, Nelson and Co. from Decorah, IA preformed the audit.

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Police Chief Jo Amsden gave her monthly report to the council. There has been an increase in suspicious activity calls and animal calls. Amsden asked the Council to approve the purchase of a driver’s license scanners for the cars. The scanners would speed up the process of entering in a driver’s information and would be more inline with the new method that Clayton County is pursuing. According to Amsden, the County stated roughly two years ago that all police departments should get the scanner installed in police vehicles to help with record keeping. The Council approved the purchase for two scanners for $678. The Council also asked for further purchases to be brought to the Council before hand, being as this is the third meeting in which items were not on the agenda. Since the next scheduled City Council meeting would fall on Jan. 2, the Council decided to postpone the meeting until Jan. 9 and the Jan. 16 meeting until Jan. 23.

Local Democrats offer a helping hand to worried children “Neighbors Care” is an undertaking by the Allamakee Democrats, which plan to send a message to children and families who are struggling with fears of separation through deportation. This message is being sent via the Caring Teddies. Community leaders have heard of children living in Allamakee and Clayton Counties who fear each day whether their mother or

father will be forcibly taken out of the home and shipped to their country of origin. The Allamakee Democrats hear of children bursting into tears when a parent is a few minutes late in picking them up from school. Anxiety, worry and apprehension can be overwhelming for children as their basic sense of security and safety are threatened.

Clayton County Snowbirds will be holding their annual pancake breakfast. Serving 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Farmersburg Community Center. Free will donation is appreciated.

First Baby of the Year Contest at Veterans Memorial Hospital

JANUARY 22 Knights of Columbus Council 8178 of Monona, IA will be hosting their annual free throw contest on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at the MFL MarMac High School gymnasium in Monona. Warmups and registration begin at 12:00 noon with competition to begin at 1:00 p.m. Competition is open to all boys and girls ages 9-14 (age as of January 1, 2017). Please call Mark Fohey with any questions at 563-5394238. Hope to see you all there. Trophies will be given to the winners and runnersup. Winners advance to the district competition in February. Snow date will be on January 29, 2017.

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City Council changes plan for REAP grant; Vets plan to make stop in July

AREA EVENTS

Coffee house will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017 at Murphy Helwig Library. Beginning at 10:30 a.m. Joshua Grau from LeonardGrau Funeral Homes will be the guest speaker. Joshua will talk about pre-planning options available today and will answer any questions you may have.

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G and G Living Centers donation Dave Sanger, Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus MononaMcGregor council, presents a check to Mike VanDorn, Rena Mellon and Ashley Dupont of G and G Living Centers. The check shown represents the money collected from this year’s Tootsie Roll Drive and will go towards helping with the Special Olympics Program.

R.I.S.E. donation Dave Sanger, Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus MononaMcGregor council, presents a check to Jessi Pensel of R.I.S.E. (Rehabilitation through Industry, Socialization and Education) in Elkader. The check represents the money collected from the annual Tootsie Roll Drive. Ninety percent of the proceeds stay in Clayton County and help people who are mentally handicapped.

Veterans Memorial Hospital physicians and staff will be awaiting the arrival of the first baby born at the hospital in the New Year. This fortunate child and his or her family will receive a large number of beautiful gifts compliments of area merchants. There are no other stipulations or guidelines other than the baby must be born at Veterans Memorial Hospital after 12:00 a.m., January 1, 2017. All other babies born at Veterans Memorial Hospital in the year 2017 will also receive a Baby Coupon Book coordinated by the hospital through coupon donations from over 50 area businesses in Harpers Ferry, Lansing, New Albin, McGregor, Monona, Postville, and Waukon. The hospital coordinates this in an effort to assure all babies born at the hospital are treated extra special. For more information, please call Veterans Memorial Hospital at 568-3411.

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Memorials and Garden View Senior Community events Donations Monona Fire Department In memory of Jon Vangen from Al and Laurie Troester, Oswald and Carol Goettler, Lynn and Mary Martinson and the Family of Jon Vangen. In memory of Bob Smith form Jeremy and Brandy Kottman and Family, Bruce and Erika Olson and Family, Mike and Audrey Tschirgi, Bob and Connie Plaht and Donna Thompson. In memory of John Smola from Clark and Carol Hamilton, Cory and Samantha Donahue, Lavern and Glena Hanson, Brenda Buscher, MaryAnn Paulson, Mary J. Jones and Friends and Relation.

Wednesday, Dec. 28 10:00 a.m. Exercise 1:45 p.m. Bingo with St. Paul Lutheran Church 3:00 p.m. Birthday Bash Thursday, Dec. 29 Manicures by apt. 10:00 a.m. Exercise 11:30 a.m. MJ’s for Dinner Friday, Dec. 30 10:00 a.m. Walking Club meet in dining room “Afternoon Activity” TBD Saturday, Dec. 31 Manicures by appt. 10:00 a.m. Zookiness New Year’s Eve Day Party

Sunday, Jan. 1 Happy New Year Monday, Jan. 2 10:00 a.m. Exercise 1:45 p.m. Bingo with Sara 4:30 p.m. Catholic Service Tuesday, Jan. 3 8:30 a.m. Community coffee 1:30 p.m. Bible Study Wednesday, Jan. 4 Happy Birthday Lee White! 10:00 a.m. Exercise 1:45 p.m. Bingo with Sara Thursday, Jan. 5 10:30 a.m. St. Croix presents: “Keeping Resolutions” 1:30 p.m. Flexibility

Froelich U and I Club holds regular meeting

Regular meeting of the Franklin Homemakers

Ellen Jones

Franklin Homemakers Christmas potluck was December 14th at the home of Jane Lamborn. Jane’s thought for the day was readings about Christmas taken from Jan Karan’s book Lights from Heaven. Secret pal gifts were exchanged. The members drew secret pal names for 2017. January outing will be January 11th at 11:30 a.m. at Fiesta Vallarta. The saying for the month is “A visit to a lonely person makes two people happy”

The Froelich U & I Club held their Christmas Potluck at the Monona Museum at noon on December 14th. Patty Buerger had pretty decorated tables and tableware, Joyce Hedeman gave the prayer. After a delicious meal was enjoyed, Elmer Marting read “The Potato Story”. Ellen Jones read the “Legend of the Candy Cane” and had candy canes for everyone. She also read “True Meanings of Christmas”. Joyce Hedeman read several articles of interest.

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The museum was nicely decorated for Christmas using some old decorations. A display of “Our Town” was made by Eugene Neverman. Years ago Willa Helwig made a display of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”. All brought about interesting Discussions. The meal and afternoon was enjoyed by Marilyn Baade, Patty Buerger, Joyce Hedeman, Jean Smith, Elmer & Carol Marting, Laura Ihde and Ellen Jones. Imogene Meyer who organized the club many years ago passed away recently.

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Expecting a Special Delivery On or Around January 1, 2017? If so, you and your new arrival could be the lucky recipients of great gifts in our First Baby of the Year Contest. The first baby to be born at Veterans Memorial Hospital in 2017 will be showered with the following gifts, compliments of these generous merchants!

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The Outlook | Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Obituaries Glen DuCharme

Henry John Kleinow Jr.

Glen DuCharme, 65, of McGregor, died on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at Crossing Rivers Health, Prairie du Chien, WI. He was born on April 23, 1951, to Ivan and Helen (Ford) DuCharme in Prairie du Chien. Glen graduated from Seneca High School in 1969. Glen was united in marriage with Janine Kruger on September 20, 1975, at Salem United Church of Christ, rural Waukon. And together they had four children. Glen proudly served in the United States Marines Corps from 1970 to 1972. Glen worked 35 years at 3M in various roles including the maker, shipping-receiving and as a maintenance technician. Glen enjoyed fishing, playing euchre, watching the Green Bay Packers and the Iowa Hawkeyes, hiking, snowshoeing and camping. Glen loved to work with wood and created special gifts for family members and friends. He loved to make lefse and bake cookies which he also enjoyed eating. In recent years Glen would look forward to his mornings with Janine when they would sit and drink coffee; praying and thanking God for all of life’s blessings. Most of all, Glen loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren. He supported them in all activities. Glen was a proud member of his church and community and offered help in any way he could. Glen is survived by his wife, Janine DuCharme, of McGregor; four children: Jennifer (Mark) Panther, of Davenport; Angela (Brent) Pape, of Luana; Jessica (Tim) Mullins, of Denver, CO; and Derek (Adriana) DuCharme, of Milwaukee, WI; seven grandchildren: Kordell, Kadence,

Henry John Kleinow Jr., 92, of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin died on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at his home in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. He was born on September 6, 1924 in Marquette, to Henry and Elizabeth (Henry) Kleinow. Henry attended school in McGregor graduating from high school in 1943. Henry joined the Navy Sea Bees in June 1943 and spent three years in the Pacific during World War II. After his honorable discharge, Henry met and married Betty Ann Johanningmeier on June 17, 1947 at St Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor. He was a faithful member of St. Paul, holding many offices throughout the years. Henry retired after working 33 years as a custodian for the Mar Mac Schools. Henry and Betty spent summers camping with their six children, traveling to many states and Canada. Some of their favorite pasttimes were playing board games and cards with friends and family. They also enjoyed spending time in the winters with family in Arizona. One of the highlights of Henry’s later years was a Freedom Flight to Washington D.C. in May of 2014, accompanied by his son David. He was a loving husband, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend and will be very much missed by all of us. Henry is survived by his wife, Betty of 69 years; five sons, Paul, of Phoenix, Arizona; Brian (Debra) of Ottawa, Kansas, David (Terri) of Harpers Ferry, Mark (Alice) of Marquette, and Rick (Melissa) of Wichita, Kansas; one daughter, Diane (Tim) of Phoenix, Arizona; 11 beloved grandchildren, Clint (Jill) Kleinow, Kelly (Paul) Chaponniere, Adam (Valerie) Kleinow, Peter Kleinow, Melissa (Zachary) Clarke, Katie (John) Hackman, Lan (Brenda) Kleinow, Nicole (Mike) Patterson, Jeremiah,

Fern Erickson Fern Mathilda Erickson, 91, of Osage, died on Monday, December 19, 2016, at Faith Lutheran Home in Osage. Fern Frese was born June 24, 1925 in Cedar Township, Mitchell County to Herbert and Linda (Groth) Frese at the family farm. Pastor Theo Frese at St. John’s Lutheran Church baptized her on July 26, 1925, in rural Osage. She was confirmed on April 9, 1939, Easter Sunday, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Osage. Fern attended country schools and graduated from Osage High School in 1942. On January 9, 1945, she married Cpl. Oscar Erickson while he was in the Marine Corps. After his discharge, they lived in Osage then Mt. Vernon before finally moving to Monona in 1953. Two children were born to this union. Fern was a stay at home mother and didn’t work outside the home after her children had left home. She enjoyed her family and did sewing for them and others. She also became interested in quilting. Fern is survived by her daughter, Karen (Bruce) Colby, of Gladewater, Texas; her son, Wayne (Terri) Erickson, of Cedar Rapids; three grandchildren: Blair (Angie) Colby, Brett (Danielle) Colby, and

Glen DuCharme 1951-2016

Kole, Alexis, Walter, Jackson, and Lucy; six siblings: Evelyn Crowley, of Prairie du Chien; Edwin (Marty) DuCharme, of Locust Grove, GA; Owen (Diane) DuCharme, of Seneca, WI; Alice (Dennis) Kirschbaum, of Prairie du Chien; Myrna (Randy) Stevenson, of Seneca; and Donna (Robert) Hamann, of Prairie du Chien. Glen is preceded in death by his parents, Ivan and Helen Ford; a brother, Neal DuCharme; a nephew, Zach Stevenson; and two brothersin-law: Pat and Arnie. A visitation was held from 2-8 p.m. on Saturday, December 17, at the Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Monona. Visitation continued one hour prior to services at the church on Sunday. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, December 18, at Living Faith United Methodist Parish in Monona with the Rev. Lewis Flanigan as the officiant. Inurnment will be at a later date. The Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Monona was in charge of the arrangements.

Erin (Brent) Yakish; three greatgrandchildren: Ashlyn Yakish, and Christian and Brady Colby; one sister-in-law, Evelyn Erickson, of Brainerd, Minnesota; one brotherin-law, Arnold Matter, of Waltham, Minnesota; and many, many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 22, at The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with Pastor Bruce Kaltwasser officiating. Burial was in the Osage Cemetery. Visitation was held before the service Thursday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Oscar Erickson in 2007; two sisters, Verna Olson and Leola Matter; and many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

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Henry John Kleinow Jr. 1924-2016

Kristin, and Kara Riley. Also 10 great-grandchildren with one on the way. Henry is further survived by a brother, Raymon (Ruth) of Monticello, and a sister, Geraldine Edwards of Northwood, and many nieces and nephews. Henry was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Marsha Lynn; a grandson, Timothy David Kleinow; his parents, Henry and Elizabeth; sisters, Pauline Westphal, Mary Nesvik, and Harriett Calkins. Visitation was Thursday, December 22, 2016 from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016 at The Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, McGregor. Visitation was held one hour before services at the church on Friday. Funeral Services were held be at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 23, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, with Rev. Andrew Preus as the officiant. Burial was at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, McGregor with military rites. The Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of McGregor was in charge of the arrangements.

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St. Paul Lutheran Church 401 S. Egbert St., Monona, IA Wednesday, Dec. 28 1:45 p.m. Bingo at Garden View Sunday, Jan. 1 9 a.m. Worship, Lessons, Carols Monday, Jan. 2 Office Closed Wednesday, Jan. 4 6 p.m. Confirmation Faith Lutheran Church – NALC 100 N. Main St., Monona, IA Wednesday, Dec. 28 No Bible Study Sunday, Jan. 1 8:30 a.m. Worship/Eucharist No Fellowship or Sunday School Wednesday, Jan. 4 9 a.m. Auditing Committee meet St. Olaf Lutheran Parish Wednesday, Dec. 28 No Confirmation Saturday, Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve St. Paul-Garnavillo Sunday, Jan. 1 9 a.m. Worship, Holy Communion St. John Lutheran Church 307 Church St. Luana, IA 208 E. Washington St. Farmersburg, IA Friday, Dec. 30 3 p.m. Bingo at Good Sam Sunday, Jan. 1 10:15 a.m. Hymn Sing

10:30 a.m. Combined Worship/ Eucharist with Luana Farmersburg Choir sings Brown Baptism (F) No Church at Luana Tuesday, Jan. 3 1:30 p.m. WELCA Bible Study at Luana Wednesday, Jan. 4 4 p.m. Confirmation (F and L) 7 p.m. Choir Practice 8 p.m. Worship Comm Mtg. St. Paul’s Church LCMS 630 Main St., McGregor, IA Sunday, Jan. 1 10:30 a.m. Worship METHODIST CHURCH Living Faith United Methodist Monona: 702 S. Main St. Giard: 25964 Giard RR McGregor: 330 Ann St. Wednesday, Dec. 28 9 a.m. Coffee at Monona Sunday, Jan. 1 9:15 a.m. – Worship at Giard 10:30 a.m. Worship at Monona CATHOLIC CHURCH Dec. 26th – 30th No Daily Masses St. Patrick, Monona Sunday, Jan. 1: 8 a.m. Mass St. Mary’s, McGregor Saturday: Dec. 31st 4:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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NOTICE TO MONONA RESIDENTS Due to the upcoming holidays, December 26 and 27, 2016 garbage pick-up will change to December 27 and 28, 2016. January 2 and 3, 2017 garbage pick-up will change to January 3 and 4, 2017. I broke a molar off while eating some nuts one day.

MFL MarMac School events Tuesday, Jan. 3 Middle School Boys Basketball Practice Begins 2:54 p.m. HYPE Meeting at High School Learning Commons 4:30 p.m. MS Girls Basketball at Bluff View Intermediate Thursday, Jan. 5 6:00 p.m. JV/V Wrestling at River Ridge High School 6:15 p.m. JV/V Girls Basketball vs. Waukon at Home Friday, Jan. 6 ACT registration deadline 5:00 p.m. JV/V Girls/Boys Basketball at West Central

NEXT WEEK’S OUTLOOK Thursday, Dec. 29: Recycle Day, Monona Friday, Dec. 30: Farmersburg Garbage and Recycling Day Saturday, Dec. 31: AA, Monona Fire Station, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1: Gamblers Anonymous, Living Faith UMC, 6:30pm

At my last check-up, Dr. Fohey recommended capping the molar because I had broke off one of the corners of the molar. He explained that it could all be done in one day without the 2 week waiting period. It would take about 3 hours. Dr. Fohey explained also that filling the tooth wouldn’t work as it would just break off again. So I decided to get the tooth capped. On the day they capped my tooth, they also found some decay on the tooth next to the one getting capped (which they filled). Everything was done in under 3 hours to my amazement! “It’s so nice having a permanent cap done on the same day the work was started. No waiting and no temporary cap to deal with. I really appreciate having the cap made right here the same day. Thank you Dr. Fohey and all the staff for their excellent care.”

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Wednesday, December 28, 2016 | The Outlook

The longest year Nolan Porter

Outlook Editor Is this year over with yet? I can only hope that it ends on a quiet note. Between elections and attacks, 2016 has been the craziest year that I can remember. I guess we should have seen it coming, being as it started off with the death of David Bowie in January. Normally, each year has a couple things that stick out and must be discussed for decades to come but this year had so many moments, there is no where to begin. I guess my first thought for 2016 simply “wow.” For me, it has been an interesting year. I got a job that pertains my college education and I got engaged. So on a micro scale, it has been a good year for me. But, as usual, I do not dwell on the small things. I always try to look at the big picture and, whoa, what a picture it is. I could attack 2016 in about a million different ways, but I will try to only stick to the positives. I can’t promise I won’t stray on a rant, but I will try my best. As a side note, I am having a hard time finding many positives to write about. For me, one of the big upswings of the year was the environment was noticed. What I mean is people started to take notice that our planet, the only one we have, is being affected by what we (humans) are doing to it. Micro beads were banned, which was causing many problems with fish populations. India planted 50 million trees in one day, which is one of the most impressive things I have ever heard of on that scale. The waning tiger population has started to come back, along with pandas. Finally, 118 different countries signed the Paris Agreement. This

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is great news, being as it shows nations all over the world can come together and agree on something that is much bigger than anything current. People today may not have to deal with global warming, but our children and their children will. In terms of technology, Space X has launched more and more successful missions, which means less cost on NASA for payloads. This will also privatize space travel and will jumpstart the next space race. Of course, this year has seen more and more test for the upcoming Mars mission in the next 15 to 20 years. An airplane circumvented the entire globe without needing to refuel. This one may have slipped by some people, but I found it very fascinating. The plane was solar powered and had a wingspan about as long as a 747 airliner. The biggest news might be the “cure” for cancer. After doing some bioengineering to white blood cells, a little girl’s life was saved by using an untested treatment. The basic, Laymen terms are T-cells are reprogrammed to attack specific cells to that person. This is very new and has shown great success in battling cancer. And…let me think. The Cubs won, which was really neat. My grandpa got to see that and he has been a lifelong Cubs fan. I’m going to be brutally honest; 2016 was not that great of a year. Yes, great things did happen, but I feel like everything was overshadowed by all the death and destruction. War in Syria, terrorist attacks (although world crime and violence was down this year, statistics show) and the most childish and disgusting U.S. election in history, made 2016 seem terrible. I am of two mindsets as the year, thankfully, wraps up. One is to try to see all the positives

Nolan Porter and end on as high of a note as possible. If we all go into 2017 with a good attitude, then maybe the New Year will start off on the right foot. On the other hand, I am too much of a realist to avoid all the ugliness that 2016 brought us. All attacks, domestic or foreign make me a little depressed. When an attack occurs on foreign soil, I don’t see it as a nation that is far away. I see it as an attack on human life, something that we all are. I get sad whenever I hear of another attack, because that is a human life that has ended. Besides the standard death and destruction, there is the economy in questions. The Brexit vote shook things up pretty bad and the new administration coming in has a lot of questions that will have to be addressed. The economy is in a great place right now, with unemployment at an all time low of 4.8 percent and this year saw the average annual household income grow 5.2 percent for middle class families. It still has ways to go, but for most people, like me, I see it as hope for a better financial future. I could go on and on about how 2016 seemed like the year from Hell, but I won’t. I will leave everyone with this: 2017 is a new year and it will be what we make of it. If we want change, then it is our time to make that change. Do not let 2017 get out of control like 2016 did. All I can say is this: here is hoping to a much better year and I will see you all on the other side.

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Legal Notices City of Monona Regular Council Meeting Monday, December 19, 2016 The Monona, Iowa, City Council met in regular session Monday, December 29, 2016 at 6:00 P.M. in Monona City Hall. Mayor Fran Passmore presided with Randee Koenig, Dan Havlicek, Andrew Meyer, John Elledge and Doug Bachman present. Guests Present: Brian Huinker (Midwest Group Benefits), Robert Penrod (PeopleService), Jo Amsden (Police Chief), Audrey Posten (North Iowa Times) and Nolan Porter (The Outlook). 1) Approve Consent Agenda Moved by Meyer, seconded Koenig, to approve consent agenda as listed. Carried Unanimously.

Permit • SEE Electric wired new sampling station and installed new heaters purchased at Kurt’s Plumbing for sampling building • New wastewater sampler was received for disinfection sampling - additional sampling would commence in December • Worked on clarifier blower motors 1, 3, and 4. All bearings were replaced and would be changed on a rotational basis. Exhaust cabinet on blower 1 was also replaced. • Vessco Company calibrated chlorine & sulfur dioxide gas detectors. Ordered new sensors and batteries. Also ordered new sensors for gas detector in pretreatment building • MB Construction replaced old manhole lid at WWTP with used aluminum lid after spare top section was installed

Agenda • Council Minutes from December 5, 2016 • Treasurer/Budgetary Reports - November • Library Report - November • Garden View Report – November • Little Bulldog Child Care Report - November • Utility Billing Reconciliation – November/ December • Liquor License Renewals (R Place) • Clayton County Clock Tower Contribution Confirmed ~ $500

5) Monona Police Report: Police Chief Amsden reviewed and briefly discussed police report for month of November. Request was also made to purchase a driver license scanner for each squad car. Amsden explained need for equipment and provided a price quote from L-Tron Corporation. Comments were made about police budget and whether recent equipment purchases had been included. After brief discussion, it was moved by Meyer, seconded by Elledge, to purchase two (2) Model 4910LR Microphone Style Driver License Reader Kits from L-Tron in amount of $339 each. Carried Unanimously. 6) Approve Pay Request No.9 from Eastern Iowa Excavating for Phase II Sewer Project: Upon recommendation of city engineer Marc Ruden of IIW, Inc., it was moved by Koenig, seconded by Meyer, to Approve Pay Request No.9 from Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete LLC for work associated with Contract ‘A’ of Phase II Sanitary Sewer Project in amount of $297,489.47. Carried Unanimously. 7) Consider Change Order No.5 for Work Associated with Phase II Sanitary Sewer Project: Change Order No.5 in amount of $18,552.50 was requested by Eastern Iowa Excavating. Two (2) Items were listed along with justification for said work as follows: 1.) During construction some sewer lines thought to be 8” were discovered to be 6”, which amounted to 676 L.F. (Lineal Feet) at cost of $20.50. 2.) Increase in actual installed length of 10” Curedin-Place Pipe (CIPP) lined sanitary sewer was 229 L.F. at $20.50. Question was asked about L.F. of overage as noted in Item 2. After brief discussion, it was decided to make inquiry of project engineer regarding reason for L.F. increase in Item 2. and consider again at next council meeting. 8) Discuss Change Order No.4 for Work Associated w/ Phase II Sanitary Sewer Project : Change Order Request No.4 from Eastern Iowa Excavating in amount of $19,719.00 for construction related additions as part of Phase II Sanitary Sewer Project Contract ‘A’ was discussed at previous two (2) council meetings. Questions were asked about Item No.12 on Change Order related to Sanitary Sewer Main Root Cutting in amount of $9,119. It was stated that original construction contract had an arbitrary figure of 150 L.F. (Lineal Feet) for root cutting in order to establish a unit price, however, Change Order listed actual L.F. as 1,658 with a unit price of $5.50. At prior meeting it was decided to table change order approval until more information could be provided by contractor and engineer regarding the lineal feet of root cutting that was actually done. Municipal Pipe Tool (MPT) subsequently provided additional root saw documentation, however, engineer Rudin indicated that L.F. numbers still seemed excessive. Ruden has since asked MPT to provide video recording of areas in questions so city of Monona could review the DVD. Ruden stated by email that he would provide video to the city when received from MPT. 9) Consider 2017 REAP Grant Application for Proposed Gateway Park Recreation Trail: At previous meeting council discussed two (2) potential 2017 REAP projects for either City Park Trail Head Improvements Project or a Project whereby a recreation trail would be constructed from Butterfly Garden along west side of Bulldog Boulevard, across Tower Street, along west side of city Water Tower property, across Spruce Street and along US18 ROW all the way to Gateway Park. It was again noted that maximum amount of grant would be $75,000 with no Cost Share or Payment-In-Kind required.

2) Hearing of Delegations: None. 3) Review Employee Health Insurance Renewal Rates ~ Wellmark BC/BS: Midwest Group Benefits (MGB) representative Brian Huinker discussed insurance renewal rate changes for employee health coverage through the Wellmark BC/BS ~ myBlueHSA Silver ~ 3600 Plan, including increases in Out of Pocket Maximum (OPM) expenses. OPM would increase $250 for a single health plan and $500 for family with overall monthly premiums to increase from $9,535 to $9,864 February 1, 2017. Current employee contributions and city Health Savings Account (H.S.A) contributions were identified on a spreadsheet prepared by city administrator. Huinker stated that overall 2017 health insurance renewal premiums would have increased significantly, however, several census changes with employees and dependents resulted in some individual premium reductions as well. It was his recommendation that council continue to offer the myBlueHSA Silver H.S.A. plan as before and still provide same contribution levels as 2016. Huinker also mentioned the city is eligible for a one (1) time look at changing the annual renewal date from February 1st to later in the calendar year. Changing the renewal date might be advantageous in reducing overall premiums depending upon the timing of the renewal. More information would be available mid-summer 2017. After questions and comments, it was moved by Koenig, seconded by Bachman, to authorize renewal of current Wellmark Health Plan as well as continue with same employee premium contribution amount and same city H.S.A. contribution as current year. Carried Unanimously. 4) PeopleService Report: PeopleService operator Robert Penrod provided written Operations and Maintenance (O&M) reports for water and wastewater departments for month of November. O&M activities were identified as follows: Water O&M • Received safe bacteria report for November • Attended PeopleService Regional Safety Meeting ~ Waterloo • City crew helped install radio tower at WWTP for well no. 3 site communications • Changed out well no. 2 chlorine cylinder and valve stem as a result of gas leak. Gas loss of 10 lbs. was not a reportable amount • Performed routine monthly duties Wastewater O&M • Worked on roof air handler • Portzen subcontractor, SEE Electric, started up electrical panel with 3E generator rep connecting gen set to electrical panel at wire factory lift station as part Phase II Sewer Project Contract ‘B’. • Attended Electric Pump Training Class in New Hampton for control panel & pumps • City crew poured concrete pad for new affluent sampling building as required by DNR

December 5, 2016 Meeting of the Clayton County Board of Supervisors at their office, 600 Gunder Road, Elkader, Iowa Present: Gary Bowden, and Ron McCartney. Absent: Larry Gibbs. Guests: Eli Garms, Mike Tschirgi, Tracy Yelden Bowden moved to approve the minutes from the November 28, 2016, meeting. McCartney seconded. Ayes: Bowden, McCartney. Motion carried. Bowden moved to approve the claims as presented. McCartney seconded. Ayes: Bowden, McCartney. Motion carried. Board Chair McCartney opened a public hearing relative to the disposal of county held real estate described as outlots 59, 60, 61, 62, 68, 71, 72, 73, 74, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, and 86 in the City of Guttenberg and Lots 14 & 15 in Block 88 in the City of Guttenberg to the City of Guttenberg. There were no comments received either for or against the disposal. The public hearing was closed. Bowden moved to instruct the county attorney to create a Quit Claim Deed to transfer the property at no cost and take any further action necessary for said transaction. McCartney seconded. Ayes: Bowden, McCartney. Motion carried. Eli Garms presented the Board with a resolution to hold a public hearing to vacate Firefly Ave in sections 14, 15, 22 and 23 in Lodomillo Township in its entirety and a map showing the landowners. Bowden moved to approve Resolution #42-2016 to have a public hearing to regarding the vacation of Firefly Ave. McCartney seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Bowden, McCartney. Absent: Gibbs. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION # 42-2016 RESOLUTION FOR ROAD VACATION PUBLIC HEARING WHEREAS, A request has been filed with the Clayton County Board of Supervisors asking that action be taken to vacate and close a section of a Clayton County Secondary Road, described as follows: That Portion of “Firefly Ave”, originally established in 1883 (See Road Record Volume 3, page 459) lying in Sections 14-15-22-23, T91N, R5W of Clayton County, Iowa. The intention of this road closure is to vacate the entirety of Firefly Ave (original and with modifications) as a public road. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a hearing on the proposed vacation will be held by the Clayton County Board of Supervisors in their office: 600 Gunder Road, Elkader, Iowa, 52043, at 10:15 AM on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 in accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 306. Bowden moved to acknowledge the receipt of the Urban Renewal Plan for Breezy Point and to table any other action at this time regarding joint agreements. McCartney seconded. Ayes: Bowden, McCartney. Motion carried. Tracy Yelden gave an update on HAWC Partnership for Children. Mike Tschirgi gave an update for the Sheriff’s Office. Attest: Ron McCartney, Chairman, Board of Supervisors Jennifer Garms, Clayton County Auditor

Application would be submitted in August 2017. After consultation with grant writer Lora Friest of Northeast Iowa RC&D, it was determined that a trail extension to Gateway Park would be the stronger request of the two. Among other ideas Lora would state in the application that proposed trail is part of a larger project and include a map that identifies other segments’ of the trail that would be developed in the future. At conclusion of comments, it was consensus of council to engage services of Lora Friest to write a REAP application for funding proposed Gateway Park recreation trail. A grant agreement would be submitted at a later date for council authorization. 10) Review FY2016 Audit Examination Report: FY2016 Audit Examination Report as prepared by Hacker Nelson & Co., P.C. of Decorah was provided for council review. Audit exam is required annually pursuant to Chapter 11.6 of the Code of Iowa as enacted by the Iowa Legislature to provide oversight of various Iowa cities. Examination procedures as outlined and performed by Hacker Nelson were listed in the report along with compliance recommendations. Comments consisted of three (3) minor notations related to Certified Budget Disbursements in Health and Social Services Function, a Utility Billing Delinquency and TIF Debt Decertification as part of Urban Renewal Report. Administrator stated office staff does an excellent job of adhering to compliance regulations. 11) Review ACM Inspection Report ~ Former Interstate Power Co. Building: Results of ACM Inspection as conducted by Tom Haas of Haasco Limited from Dyersville, Iowa was made available. Administrator confirmed that Iowa DNR Brownfields Program would pay inspection fee cost of $950. ACM report would be sent to Iowa DNR rep Mel Pins for his review, comment and subsequent building removal recommendation. 12) Discuss Iowa Code Chapter 368 Pertaining to Annexation & Property tax Exemptions: City administrator distributed copy of Iowa Code Section 368.11(3.)(m.) related to Annexation and Property Tax Exemptions. He explained Iowa Code has an exemption from taxation provision that may be adopted by the city council when they move forward with annexation of developed properties. The council could, at its discretion, establish its own exemption parameters, however, an alternative schedule cannot allow a greater exemption than that provided by Iowa Code. The exemption may be applied in the levy and collection of taxes. If the council provides for a transition for imposition of city taxes against property in an annexation area, all property owners included in the annexation area must receive the transition upon completion of the annexation. Permanent extension of sanitary sewer services to annexed properties was again mentioned as part of the process. It was acknowledged that timing and specific location of infrastructure extensions and connections would need to be determined prior to annexation discussions with property owners. Administrator suggested city council develop a tax abatement and sewer extension timeline strategy during

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Job Requirements: Applicants must have a minimum of an associates degree in business or accounting, or 60 semester hours of coursework in business or accounting, of which 9 semester hours must be in accounting. Pay and Beneﬁts: Salary and benefits will be commensurate with education and experience. Please submit cover letter, resume, transcripts and 3 reference letters on the Teachlowa website: www.teachiowa.gov All materials must be turned in by Friday, January 13, 2017 at 4:00 P.M. EOE/AA Employer

Farmers Union Co-op Help Wanted Postville Site Manager

The successful candidate would be directly responsible for the day to day operations of the Postville location. Experience with managing employees, grain handling, agronomy and energy preferred. Salary negotiable with experience.

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Wednesday, December 28, 2016 | The Outlook

Knights of Columbus to host annual free throw contest

Lady Bulldogs fall to Turkey Valley 51-39

Knights of Columbus Council 8178 of Monona, IA will be hosting their annual free throw contest on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at the MFL MarMac High School gymnasium in Monona. Warmups and registration begin at 12:00 noon with competition to begin at 1:00 p.m. Competition is open to all boys and girls ages 9-14 (age as of January 1, 2017). Please call Mark Fohey with any questions at 563-539-4238. Hope to see you all there. Trophies will be given to the winners and runners-up. Winners advance to the district competition in February. Snow date will be on January 29, 2017.

Bowling

Senior Cade Kuenster fights his way to the basket.

Hi-Way Lanes, Postville Thursday Mixed December 15, 2016 – Week 16

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Standings: Really!?! ........................................43-21 Living on a Spare............................39-25 Electrikats.......................................39-25 Luana Tap....................................... 37-26 4J’s & a Z........................................35-28 Icy Hot.............................................28-36 Sud Suckers....................................25-39 Blind..................................................9-55

Standings: Fidelity Bank.......................................8-0 Singing Hammers...............................6-2 Luana Tap 2.........................................4-4 Luana Tap 1........................................ 4-4 Luana Savings Bank............................2-6 FreedomBank......................................0-8

HSGT: Living on a Spare....................706 HHGT: 4J’s & a Z...............................813 HSGM: Mark Zieman........................222 HHGM: Mark Zieman........................223 HSGW: Kim Hostert..........................186 HHGW: Tammy Katsumes.................214

HTS: Fidelity Bank...........................1681 HTG: Fidelity Bank.............................613 HLS: Jeannie Lenth...........................593 HLG: Sophie Landt.............................216

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Bulldogs dominate at home Nolan Porter

Outlook Editor The boy’s basketball team faced off against the Turkey Valley Trojans in Monona on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016. The Bulldogs started off the with total control, as they were able to score with little response from the Trojans. The first quarter score was 14-7, Bulldogs. The second quarter saw a rise and fall in terms of offense. The Bulldogs were able to go on an impressive 17-0 run towards the start. The score was 27-10 before the Trojans started to mount a comeback. The Trojans were able to close the massive gap and end the quarter too close for comfort. The second quarter ended 20-18, Bulldogs and 34-28 going into the second half. The Trojans came out strong in the second half. Although the Bulldogs showed they were not a team to be taken lightly in the first half, they started to get lax with the defense. The third quarter saw the game a bit closer as the Trojans were able to outscore the Bulldogs, 17-16. The game score was 50-45, Bulldogs. The final quarter slowed down on the scoring side. Again, the Trojans were able to mount one final push, ending the final quarter 15-13

over the Bulldogs. However, the Trojans were not able to finish the game strong and still lost. The final score was 63-57, Bulldogs. The high scoring offense was carried mainly by three players: senior Tristen Kautman, senior Cade Kuenster and junior Mason Hertrampf. Kautman was unstoppable with scoring as he had almost half of the teams score. He had 25 points, shooting 50 percent for field goals and sinking 5 out of 8 three-point shots. He also led the team with four steals and five assists. Kuenster was able to contribute 18 points to the team. He was able to go 8 for 11 in field goals. Kuenster had the most rebounds on the team, 10, with seven being on the offensive. Rounding out the three big scorers was Hertrampf. He had 15 points while making 50 percent of his shots from inside the arc. He was able to help the defense with three steals and four assists. The Bulldogs were playing some impressive basketball in the first half. They were crisp with their moves and had a solid game plan that was working well. The second half saw the game slip away from them. Luckily they had a large enough lead that enabled them to slow down a bit.

Bailey Winter Freshman Bailey Winter dribbled past a Turkey Valley defender on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016. The MFL MarMac girls lost to Turkey Valley 51-39. PHOTO BY NOLAN PORTER, THE OUTLOOK

Mississippi River Levels Mississippi River Pool 9 River level has risen back up to 9 feet at Lansing and is starting to stabilize. There is five inches of ice in most backwaters; use caution around shoreline areas and any areas that may have current. Bluegill - Good: Ice anglers are catching bluegills on small teardrop jigs tipped with wax worms in backwater lakes. Good action for bluegills with a lot of sorting. Yellow Perch - Fair: Anglers are catching a few perch through the ice along vegetation beds in deeper backwater cuts. Mississippi River Pool 10  River level has risen back up to 17.3 feet at Lynxville and is beginning to stabilize. There is five inches of ice in most backwaters; use caution around shoreline areas and any areas that may have current. The boat ramp at Lynxville is blocked with ice. Bluegill - Good: Ice anglers are catching bluegills on small teardrop jigs tipped with wax worms in backwater lakes. Good action for bluegills with a lot of sorting. Yellow Perch - Fair: Anglers are catching a few perch

through the ice along vegetation beds in deeper backwater cuts. Mississippi River Pool 11 River level is 9.1 feet at Guttenberg and is beginning to stabilize. There is five inches of ice in most backwaters; use caution around shoreline areas and any areas that may have current. The boat ramps in Guttenberg are blocked with ice. Yellow Perch - Fair: Anglers are catching a few perch through the ice along vegetation beds in deeper backwater cuts. Bluegill - Good: Ice anglers are catching bluegills on small teardrop jigs tipped with wax worms in backwater lakes. Good action for bluegills with a lot of sorting. Operation has been restored to Lock and Dams 7, 9 & 10 and water levels are starting to stabilize at higher levels. Although there is 5 inches of ice on most backwaters, anglers should still use caution near shorelines and anywhere current may exist. Predicted warmer temperatures this week may weaken ice in some areas.

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